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45 Jobs available in Edinburgh week commencing 21st September

45 jobs available in Edinburgh right now with social enterprises 🎈

Paid roles available with The Young Women’s Movement, Scran Academy, Cyrenians, WHALE Arts, The Jester, Capital City Partnership, Door in the Wall Arts Access, Multi-Cultural Family Base, Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive, The Yard, Columcille, VOCAL Edinburgh, Tiphereth, Space at The Broomhouse Hub, Spartans Community Foundation, Community Renewal Trust, Change Mental Health, Edinburgh Food Social, The Eric Liddell Community, The Green Team, Aerial Art House, Citadel, Willow Den, Edinburgh Open Workshop, The Pitt, Rowan Alba & Shore Psychology πŸ‘¨β€βš•οΈ

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, Cyrenians & 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 πŸ›οΈ

πŸ’Ό Paid Roles

The Young Women’s Movement

Senior Community Organiser (Closing 14/10/26) – Apply Here

Community and Campaigns Coordinator (Closing 28/09/26) – Apply Here

The Young Women’s Movement is Scotland’s national organisation for young women and girls’ leadership and rights: working collectively, leading meaningful change and creating a more equal society.

Scran Academy – Kitchen Supervisor (Closing 25/09/26)Β – Apply Here

Scran Academy is an Edinburgh youth work charity, supporting young people facing poverty and trauma to succeed through our innovative education and employment programmes.

Door in the Wall Arts Access – Executive Assistant (Closing 16/10/26) – Apply Here

Door in the Wall Arts Access CIC is a disabled-led social enterprise that works for a more inclusive creative sector in Scotland. We support organisations to work more inclusively, and empower disabled and neurodivergent artists and creatives to advocate for themselves and others.

Cyrenians

Fundraising Coordinator (Closing 28/09/26) – Apply Here

Inclusion Manager (Closing 28/09/26) – Apply Here

Tackling the causes and consequences of homelessness by taking a values-led and relationships-based approach by delivery of their services across the city.

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)Β – Apply Here

Family Worker (Closing 19/10/26) – 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.

The Jester – Production Manager (Freelance, 5 hours a week) (Closing 25/09/26) – Apply Here

A community focused performing arts hub in the making , dedicated to making the arts accessible to all & supporting the transition from education to the professional industry.

WHALE Arts

Lead Artist (Closing 01/10/26) – Apply Here

Supporting Artist (Closing 01/10/26) – Apply Here

Since being set up by local people in 1992 WHALE Arts has firmly established itself as the cultural anchor organisation for Wester Hailes. As a community-led arts charity and social enterprise, WHALE Arts’ mission is to be the creative heart of a vibrant, thriving community.

VOCAL Edinburgh – Learning and Development Officer (Closing 21/09/26) – Apply Here

VOCAL is a carer-led organisation supporting unpaid carers across Edinburgh and Midlothian. We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and skilled Learning and Development Officer to facilitate, coordinate and contribute to accessible, high-quality learning and development opportunities for our staff and volunteers.

Capital City Partnership

Communications and Participation Officer (Closing 30/09/26) – Apply Here

Contracts and Grants Officer – BEACON (Closing 30/09/26) – Apply Here

Capital City Partnership is the delivery body for Edinburgh’s employability strategy, working together to tackle inequality and poverty. Our key tasks are to advise, support and develop the city’s Jobs Strategy, and to contract, performance manage and improve outcomes from funded employability services.

Multi-Cultural Family Base

Bright Choices Project Worker (Closing 23/09/26) – Apply Here
Bright Choices Project Leader (Closing 23/09/26) – Apply Here

A leading organisation dedicated to supporting diverse communities and enhancing the well-being of infants, children and families from all cultural backgrounds.

Columcille – Support Worker (Closing 28/09/26) – Apply Here

Columcille provides day care, offering a range of activities with sensitive support, to adults with learning disabilities, a number of whom also have mental health problems.

Community Renewal Trust – Funeral and Bereavement Adviser – Apply Here

Listening to and connecting people to the support they need, to build on strengths and stick with them as long as it takes.

Tiphereth

Day Service Co-Worker (Closing 30/09/26) – Apply Here

Supported Living Co-Worker (Rolling) – Apply Here

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

The Eric Liddell Community

Senior Fundraising Consultant (Closing 27/09/26)Β – Apply Here

Interim Day Care Officer (Closing 28/09/26) – Apply Here

A care charity and community hub working to bring people together in their local communities to enhance health and well-being and have a positive impact on their lives

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.

Space at The Broomhouse Hub

Youth Worker (Closing 20/09/26) – Apply Here
Digital Inclusion Worker (Closing 16/09/26) – Apply Here

Our mission at Space @ Broomhouse Hub is to nurture, support and inspire people, so that lives are fuller, potential is fulfilled and our communities flourish. We are a community organisation supporting local people and families in South West Edinburgh, with some services stretching city wide.

Citadel Youth Centre – Children and Families Worker (Closing 21/09/26) – Apply Here

Citadel Youth Centre is an independent voluntary organisation which has gained a high reputation for both the quality and range of services it provides for children, young people and their families in the Leith area.

Spartans Community Foundation

School-Based Youth Worker (Closing 21/09/26) – Apply Here

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.

Cyrenians – Trustees & Treasurer (Closing 05/10/26) – Apply Here

Are you passionate about a fairer, more inclusive society? Would you like to join an innovative, compassionate charity that’s leading the way in tackling the causes and consequences of homelessness? If so, apply now to join the Board of Trustees! Cyrenians is looking for new volunteer trustees, including a Treasurer, to help guide our work to tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness.

🌱 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 CafΓ© 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