Community Funds Advisor

Foundation Scotland; City of Edinburgh; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundation Scotland seeks a Community Funds Advisor to support community funding initiatives across south-west Scotland. This 12-month fixed-term, home-based role demands experience in grant making and community development, alongside strong interpersonal skills. Regular travel within the region is essential, enhancing the significant impact of community-led strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience in grant making or community development.
• Strong commitment to community-led approaches.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in delivering a portfolio of work in south-west Scotland.
• Provide fund governance and grant administration services.
• Attend evening community meetings across the region.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Facilitation skills

Adaptability

Job description

Community Development & Social Enterprise

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• Remote: Home-based within reasonable distance of south-west Scotland
• Closing: 2nd July 2025
• Advertised from: 17th June 2025
• 12-month fixed-term contract

Role

Foundation Scotland is an independent charity that provides funding to charities, social enterprises, and community organisations. We do this on behalf of over 400 individuals, charitable trusts, and companies.

Our Communities Team enables and empowers communities across Scotland to devise and implement their own strategies for local funds from various sources, notably renewables businesses. We provide fund governance, grant administration, and related services for a range of clients, with a commitment to community-led approaches.

We are seeking a Community Funds Advisor to support our team delivering a portfolio of work in south-west Scotland for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role offers variety, challenge, and meaningful impact.

Reporting to the Community Fund Manager, you will have experience in grant making, community development, or related environments, along with excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills, the ability to learn and adapt quickly, and a strong commitment to community-led approaches.

Please note, while this role is home-based, regular travel around south-west Scotland will be required, including attendance at evening community meetings.

The deadline for applications is 12 noon, Wednesday 2nd July. Interviews are planned to be online on Wednesday 16th July.

A specific job location has not been provided.

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