Check out our video interviews with Social Enterprises from across Edinburgh! 📺

Jobs available in Edinburgh week commencing 7th September

37 jobs available in Edinburgh right now with social enterprises 🎈

Paid roles available with UPMO, Four Square, Link Group LTD, Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive, The Yard, Cyber and Fraud Centre, Sikh Sanjog, Tiphereth, Garvald, Spartans Community Foundation, Change Mental Health, The Green Team, Aerial Art House, Willow Den, Edinburgh Open Workshop, The Pitt, Rowan Alba & Shore Psychology 👨‍⚕️

Trustee positions available with North Merchiston Club, Lavender Menace Queer Book Archive, Fathers Network Scotland, Multi Cultural Family Base, Passion4Social, Space at The Broomhouse Hub, Heart of Newhaven Community & Edinburgh Old Town Development Trust 🤝

Then an updated list of open volunteering roles available in Edinburgh with Grassmarket Community Project, LifeCare, Cyrenians, MyEdinburgh, Aerial Art House, Scran Academy, Edinburgh Community Food, Rowan Alba, Transition Edinburgh South, Sanitree, Linknet, Hive Mind Speaks, Art and Spirituality, Citadel, St Columba’s Hospice Care, Rhyze Mushrooms, The Bike Station, Edinburgh Food Social, One World Shop, Whale Arts, Goodies, Spartans Community Foundation, Think Circus, VOCAL Edinburgh, The Edinburgh Remakery, Datakirk, The Salisbury Centre, Heart of Newhaven, Space at Broomhouse Hub, Eric Liddell Community & Columcille Centre 🏛️

💼 Paid Roles

UPMO – Project Worker (Closing 08/09/26) – Apply Here

Upmo is a charity operating in Edinburgh, East Lothian and Midlothian, providing support and opportunity for adults with learning difficulties, autism, and additional support needs. Upmo delivers a programme of workshops and work experience opportunities.

Four Square – Community Fundraiser and Volunteer Coordinator (Closing 11/09/26) – Apply Here

Four Square is an Edinburgh charity supporting people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. We believe everyone deserves a beautiful home and a place in their community.

Link Group LTD – Quality Assurance and Business Support Manager (Closing 13/09/26) – Apply Here

Link Group LTD provide affordable housing, property management, advice, financial inclusion, and employability services. Proudly serving more than 20,000 customers.

Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive

General Manager (Closing 22/09/26) – Apply Here

Research Coordinator (Closing 22/09/26) – Apply Here

We have a mission to bring together the queer community in Edinburgh and beyond; celebrate LGBTQ+ authors and their works; and collect and preserve LGBTQ+ books (focusing on those published between 1970 and 2000). We work to create and maintain a free and welcoming community archive space for reading, research, and socialising. The archive is open to visitors and hosts a variety of author events, workshops, community groups and book clubs. We also have a digital catalogue of our collection.

The Yard – Fundraising Assistant (Closing 28/09/26) – Apply Here

The Yard is an award-winning charity that aims to build a community of support for disabled children and young people through adventure play and in doing so create opportunities for fun and friendship and wrap around support for the whole family.

Cyber and Fraud Centre Scotland – Penetration Tester (Closing 11/09/26) – Apply Here with CV & Cover Letter

Making Scotland a safer place to live and work online. Supporting organisations of all sizes with cyber resilience, fraud prevention, incident response & specialist professional services.

Sikh Sanjog – Community Development Lead (Female only) (Closing 11/09/26) – Apply Here

Sikh Sanjog is a community-led organisation supporting families and individuals from Sikh and wider ethnic minority communities. We deliver culturally responsive programmes focused on wellbeing, community development, education, and reducing isolation.

Tiphereth – Supported Living Co-Worker (Closing 30/09/26) – Apply Here

Tiphereth is an Edinburgh Camphill Community offering residential care, supported living, and meaningful day services for adults with learning disabilities.

Change Mental Health

Senior Service Manager (Closing 14/09/26) – Apply Here

Service Manager (Closing 14/09/26) – Apply Here

Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (Outreach) (Closing 14/09/26) – Apply Here

Change Mental Health is a national charity that works to improve the wellbeing and quality of life of people affected by serious mental illness. This includes those who are family members, carers and supporters. We do this through our direct services and through campaigning, education and the provision of information.

Garvald Edinburgh – Workshop Support Worker Jewellery & Art/Print (Closing 07/09/26) – Apply Here

Operating day services across five locations offering a wide range of opportunities, supporting over 240 members across Edinburgh.

Spartans Community Foundation – Community Football Coach (sessional) – Apply Here

Using football coaching skills to help change lives in Edinburgh. Looking for new sessional coaches for the Football Development Department that delivers commercial football & social impact programmes in local schools.

The Green Team – Finance & Corporate Services Manager (Closing 14/09/26) – Apply Here

The Green Team has been successfully running programmes of outdoor activities for young people since 1995. Our programmes offer a unique blend of practical conservation tasks, outdoor fun, environmental education and personal development. We work with individuals, school groups and referring partners. There really is something for everybody.

Aerial Art House

Self employed Instructions : Aerial fitness, Aerial straps, Aerial yoga, Aerial Hammock, Aerial Hoop (for beginners), Aerial Silks (for beginners and improvers), Contortion, Flexibility, Handstand & Yoga (any kind) – Apply Here

A circus and aerial arts space based in Restalrig, Edinburgh, offering classes and workshops for all levels and ages

Edinburgh Food Social

Lead Catering Chef – Apply Here

Event Chefs & Waitstaff – Apply Here

Edinburgh Food Social is a social enterprise teaching young people and communities about local, seasonal food. Their community food projects are supported by inclusive cookery classes & sustainable event catering

Willow Den

Bank Staff Early Years Outdoor Support Worker (Closing 14/09/26) – Apply Here
Bank Staff Early Years Outdoor Practitioner (EYOP) (Closing 14/09/26) – Apply Here

Willow Den offers fully outdoor nursery provision for children aged 3 years and not yet at primary school. They offer high-quality play, education, and learning opportunities using the outdoors as a key part of your child’s learning experience.

Edinburgh Open Workshop – Crafting/Maker/Artist/Design Teachers – Get in Touch

Edinburgh open Workshop is an open access workshop, offering affordable bays and machinery for metalwork, painting, carpentry, and textiles.

The Pitt – Front of House/Bar Staff | Baristas – Apply Here

The Pitt holds a regular programme of events in the 700 capacity event space, with coworking space, areas for children and young people and a fresh produce market at the weekends. The outdoor street food market offers up delicious food from around the world

Rowan Alba – Residential Services, Locum Support Worker (Shift Cover) – Apply Here

Rowan Alba Ltd is a Scottish Charity supporting homeless and vulnerable individuals towards a more stable life. Rowan Alba seeks to empower vulnerable and marginalized individuals in securing and developing a fruitful and productive homelife and future.

Shore Psychology – Clinical Psychologist, Psychological Therapists, EMDR Specialists – Apply by e-mailing here, including a CV and short cover letter

Shore Psychology is a forward-thinking Social Enterprise, providing expert psychological services to individuals, groups and organisations. With a mission to deliver innovative, high quality, evidence based psychological services.

🤝 Trustee Roles

Lavender Menace Queer Book Archive – Finance Director and Board Secretary – Apply Here

Looking for a lead on finance (acting as Treasurer) and to assist and advise the board in exercising our collective responsibility to oversee the finances of the organisation; and Coordinate Board business (acting as Board Secretary) and support fellow Directors to fulfill their responsibilities in effectively governing the organisation.

North Merchiston Club – Trustee – Apply Here

Looking for people with experience in governance, finance, strategy, property, fundraising, community engagement or legal/HR, no previous board experience required just good judgement & passion for community.

Edinburgh Old Town Development Trust – Board Member – Apply Here

The requirements of the organisation are that board members live in the Old Town area of Edinburgh. The organisation works to create a vibrant & sustainable community with residents being able to actively improve their local community.

One World Shop – Management Committee Members (Closing 21/09/26) – Apply Here

One World Shop are particularly interested in people with experience in Human Resources, Property, leases, surveying, Retail sales and management, Business management, Finance, funding or ethical investment

Heart of Newhaven Community – Board Member – Apply Here

The requirements of the organisation are that board members live in the Old Town area of Edinburgh. The organisation works to create a vibrant & sustainable community with residents being able to actively improve their local community.

Multi Cultural Family Base – Volunteer Board Director – Apply Here

MCFB work with children & families before problems / issues become entrenched. Working to support children & parents dealing with important transition points from the birth of a child, the move into primary school or the move to Edinburgh for families who are new migrants.

Transition Edinburgh South – Volunteer Treasurer/Trustee – Apply Here

Transition Edinburgh South (TES) works with local people and community organisations to regenerate greenspaces and community buildings. They are looking for a treasurer to join the board and help them look after the financial side of Transition Edinburgh South.

Passion4Social – Board Member – Apply Here

Passion4Social is recruiting new board members to help shape a future where accessibility is inclusive, ethical, and built into the digital world by default.

Space at The Broomhouse Hub – Trustee – Apply Here

Board Trustees have enabled Space to become the charity it is today. Space now delivers 17 projects, with 60+ staff and over 250 volunteers. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated people from all backgrounds to join our Board of Trustees.

🌱 Volunteering Roles

Hive Mind Speaks – Apply Here

  • Events Lead
  • Bid Writing Assistant
  • Communications Lead
  • Fundraising Volunteer Lead
  • Business Development Lead
  • People & Culture Coordinator
  • Community Development Lead
  • Content Creator
Grassmarket Community Project – Tartan Enterprise Assistant – Apply Here | Make & Mend Activity Volunteer – Apply Here
Aerial Art House – Children’s Class Assistant at the Circus School – Apply Here

St Columba’s Hospice Care – Morningside Shop Volunteer – Apply Here | Stockbridge Shop Retail Volunteer – Apply Here

Edinburgh Community Food – Warehouse Volunteer – Apply Here

Rhyze Mushrooms – Farm Volunteer – Apply Here

The Bike Station – Shop Floor Volunteers (Tollcross) Apply Here | Shop Floor Volunteer (Gorgie) – Apply Here
MyEdinburgh – Visitor Experience Volunteer – Apply Here
Transition Edinburgh South – Youth Work Volunteer – Apply Here

Think Circus – Multiple Opportunities Available – Apply Here

Circus Class Assistant, Events Assistant, Young Volunteer (Ages 16/17) Content Creator, Filming & Photography, Social Media Engagement

The Edinburgh Remakery – Events & Workshops Volunteer | Sewing and Textiles Repair Cafe Volunteer – Apply Here

Sanitree – Roles for Edinburgh University Students – Apply Here

Business and Finance Manager, Sales Manager, Fundraising/Donations Officer, Social Media Manager, Events Manager, Outreach Officer, Head Designer, Head Writer

Cyrenians – Driver – Apply Here | Residential Community Volunteer – Apply Here

LifeCare – Inspiring Video Content Creator – Apply Here

Citadel Youth Centre – Volunteer Youth Worker – Apply Here

Scran Academy – Academy Programme Support Volunteer – Apply Here

Spartans Community Foundation – 14+ Volunteers for Football Development Programme – Click here to e-mail for a chat
Linknet – Multiple Volunteering Opportunities Available – E-mail here or Visit Here for more information.

Art & Spirituality – Multiple opportunities available – Apply by E-mailing Here for a chat

Website Administrator, Artist with Group Work experience, Corporate Sales Administrator, Data Entry & Communications Officer

Rowan Alba – Wellbeing & Activities Volunteer – Apply Here

WHALE Arts – Multiple opportunities available – Apply Here

Community Café Volunteer (Barista), Men’s Makers Support & Open Studio Support

VOCAL (Voice of Carers Across Lothian) – Centre Volunteer – Apply Here

One World Shop – Retail Team Volunteer – Apply Here

Goodies – Multiple opportunities available – Apply Here

Shop helper, Food collector/sorter & Cafe helper

Edinburgh Food Social – Garden Tidy Up Volunteer – Apply Here

Shrub Coop – Multiple Opportunities available – Apply Here

Trustee, Cycle Buddy, Cycle Trainer, Food Sharing Hub Volunteer, Communications Volunteer, Finance and Enterprise Volunteer, Admin Volunteer, Sewing and Mending Volunteer, Space Engineer, Bike Wrangler

The Salisbury Centre – Multiple opportunities available – Apply Here

Community Seasonal Celebrations Volunteer, Community Meals Co-host, Garden Volunteer, DIY Volunteer, Meditation Volunteer, Seed Library Volunteers, Promotion & Visual Design Volunteer, Befriender Volunteer and Trustee

Columcille – Dance Volunteer – Apply Here
Edinburgh Community Food – Board Members & Volunteers – Apply Here
Eric Liddell Community – Volunteer – Apply Here
Heart of Newhaven Community – Trustees – Apply Here
Space @ The Broomhouse Hub – Befriender – Apply Here | Young Carer’s Group Volunteer – Apply Here
Datakirk – Social Media Project Volunteer – Apply Here