Bookkeeper

Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A community service organization in Edinburgh is seeking a part-time book-keeper to work 7 hours per week. The successful applicant will join a small team responsible for delivering essential services in the Centre. A qualification in accounting or significant experience in a similar role is preferred, and effective communication with team members is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping or accounting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a small team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver services as part of a small team.
• Support the overall financial operations of the Centre.

Job description

Overview

Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre in Edinburgh has a vacancy for a part-time book-keeper, working 7 hours per week. The successful applicant will be part of a small team responsible for delivering services in the Centre. A job description is attached.

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Organisation context

The Madoch Centre is a well-known and respected community hub located in the village of St Madoes in the Carse of Gowrie, Perthshire. We run an all-ability sports programme, social groups, support groups, a drop-in hub with cafe, a community transport service, and food share projects. The Centre is owned and managed by the local Church of Scotland. All our activities are open to all regardless of beliefs.

The Role

The Role: With a five-year funding package an opportunity has arisen for an exciting new role that will support and develop our community connections project. The postholder will support teams of volunteers to provide social and support groups, food share programmes, and a welcoming drop-in space. The postholder will also provide some cover supporting volunteers providing our community transport service. The job is based in the Madoch Centre working within a small team reporting to the Centre Manager. The role is ideally full-time, but we are open to part-time, job share or other working patterns. Applicants should possess a qualification in community work or a related discipline. Experience and ability to communicate with a wide range of people is essential. While a Christian faith is not required for this role applicants should be in sympathy with the church’s ethos and values.

Do you want to lead housing services that truly change lives?

At Blackwood, we’re not just a landlord. We’re a leading housing and care provider in Scotland, helping people live their lives to the full. Through innovative housing, digital services, and personalised support, we create homes and communities where people have real choice, independence, and quality of life.

We’re now looking for an inspirational Director of Housing Services to join our Senior Management Team and play a key role in shaping the future of our organisation.

The Opportunity

As Director of Housing Services, you will provide both strategic vision and hands-on leadership across all aspects of our landlord service – from tenancy, income, and neighbourhood management to property, asset management, and customer services.

You will:

• Drive excellence in service delivery, achieving high levels of customer satisfaction and sector-leading performance.
• Lead and inspire teams to deliver outstanding tenancy, neighbourhood, income, and property services.
• Work closely with senior colleagues to integrate housing, care, and digital innovation in ways that support independent living.
• Build strong partnerships with tenants, local authorities, housing networks, and stakeholders to enhance our impact and reputation.
• Ensure we meet – and exceed – regulatory standards, with a focus on continuous improvement and best practice.

This is more than a leadership role – it’s about ensuring that the voices of our customers shape the services they receive, and that our housing strategies are at the heart of helping people live independently.

About You

You will be a proven leader with experience of delivering high-quality housing and property services within a housing association or local authority setting. With excellent knowledge of housing legislation, regulation, and best practice, you’ll also bring strong financial acumen, people management expertise, and the ability to lead change. Above all, you’ll share our values and our commitment to improving lives – inspiring your teams and working collaboratively to achieve outstanding results.

Why Blackwood?

We are a forward-thinking, values-driven organisation with ambitious plans for growth, innovation, and continued improvement. You’ll join a passionate team that embraces new ideas, invests in digital solutions, and is dedicated to making a lasting difference in people’s lives.

If you’re looking for a leadership role where your skills and vision will shape services, drive innovation, and directly impact the quality of life for thousands of people – this is your opportunity.

Employee benefits

• 34 days’ holiday per annum, pro rata for part-time hours
• Company sick pay scheme on completion of probationary period
• Access to health and wellbeing resources such as a 24 hour GP service, physiotherapy, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and in-house Mental Health First Aiders
• Opportunity to participate in internal support networks such as employee engagement, wellbeing and digital forums
• Company pension scheme and other benefits such as Death in Service

Youth Development in Muirhouse

Muirhouse Youth Development Group was established in 1997 and has worked with young people from Muirhouse and the surrounding areas for over 30 years. We deliver a full week of activities for young people, including evening youth clubs and in-school support. MYDG works with young people aged 8–18, and supports their development through opportunities such as our Young Volunteers Programme.

Purpose of the Job

Our Youth Development Workers play a direct role in engaging and supporting young people: delivering issue-based sessions, creating safe and inclusive spaces, and ensuring that young people’s voices are heard and prioritised in decision-making—both within the organisation and in the wider community.

We are looking for someone with a good understanding of the experiences and challenges young people face in the local area, and with experience in delivering impactful group work programmes.

Role Requirements

This role requires the postholder to deliver high-quality, safe, fun, and empowering youth work activities and support services. You will be part of a small, collaborative team working to achieve key outcomes for young people, as required by our funders. The postholder should have the confidence and ability to develop, deliver, and promote a relevant and engaging youth work programme for young people of varying ages.

Key responsibilities

• Designing and delivering youth work sessions across a range of topics
• Recording, monitoring, and evaluating your work effectively
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and partner organisations
• Upholding and promoting the values of MYDG
• Contributing to our online presence through social media and digital platforms

We are currently seeking to recruit a female Youth Development Worker to support our young women’s work, both within mixed settings and targeted group sessions. This post is open to female applicants only, as the role involves working closely with young women on gender-specific issues. This requirement is considered to be an Occupational Requirement, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Scottish FA Extra Time Project

The Scottish FA seek to use the power of football to help support and strengthen its clubs and the communities they serve. As part of the ongoing partnership between the Scottish FA and the Scottish Government, the Scottish FA Extra Time Programme aims to provide breakfast, after school and holiday activity clubs for primary school aged children. The programme is available to football clubs, trusts and foundations and will look to develop an understanding of how organised activities for children, and wider engagement with local support services, can improve outcomes, particularly for those families on low incomes.

• An increased accessibility to organised children’s activities for targeted families.
• A better understanding of the role that organised children's activities can play in delivering food/tackling food insecurities.
• More parents and carers from targeted families can sustain and/or increase their working hours, and/or improve their employment circumstances, take up training, studying or facilitate respite opportunities.
• A way to measure improved mental health and wellbeing for children, parents, and carers.
• A better understanding of additional impacts and outcomes that are realised because of providing targeted families and communities with access to funded organised activities.
• Engagement with parents, carers, and communities to increase community involvement and the numbers of children and families participating in grassroots clubs and organisations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deliver Extra Time afterschool (x4 ASC’s), Sunday Brunch Club and holiday activity club programmes for primary school aged children in North Edinburgh.
• Develop and maintain effective communication links with local schools, Head Teachers, and SFA Southeast Region members of staff plus any other relevant parties both within and out with North Edinburgh.
• Develop strategic partnerships with local, regional, and national organisations as required.
• Manage, track and meet the Extra Time annual budgets and social impact targets.
• Support the Extra Time Team by promoting a performance-driven culture of teamwork and flexibility, contributing to the overall success of the Foundation.
• Support Extra Time Youth & Community Coaches to deliver afterschool sessions in line with Foundation policies and procedures.
• Develop, maintain and share a working knowledge of local and national strategies for the future development of football, sport in general, education and health initiatives.
• Play a lead role in the development, implementation, delivery, and evaluation of the annual Extra Time WorkPlan.
• Complete risk assessments and ensure provisions run within governing body coaching ratios, complying with Health & Safety policies & safeguarding procedures whilst ensuring all services are delivered in compliance with appropriate policies to protect children and vulnerable adults.
• Work closely with Extra Time Family Support Officer to measure improved mental health and wellbeing for children, parents, and carers, and improve employment circumstances, training, and respite opportunities for families.

A full Job Description is available for download below.