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Since 1998 Here We Are (HWA) registered charity SC027715, has been a community resource providing information on the development and history of the parish of Cairndow/Kilmorich in Argyll.  It seeks to maximise the benefits of stimulating and satisfying curiosity about a local community in order to bridge the gap between visitor and visited.  It has an extensive collection of photographs and has mounted several online and physical exhibitions.

At its centre near Cairndow, at the head of Loch Fyne, HWA shows how a rural community, while loyal to its roots, makes its way in the modern world.  HWA has created two renewable energy companies and is recognised as a social capital champion by Assist Social Capital and the Scottish Communities Foundation.   

An opportunity has arisen to create a research and development role, and this would suit someone with a keen interest in social history or environmental history, particularly the effects on isolated and rural communities.  Interest in providing interpretation to make this accessible to a wider audience would be desirable.

THE ROLE

This is an opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic person to join our team and take us forward in new directions. 

As well as the research role, this position will include general administrative elements to support the team, meeting and greeting visitors, and the opportunity to develop bookkeeping skills.  Training will be provided.  Support can also be provided via Newcastle University’s history department for funding bids, collaborations and more.

We will be supportive of an applicant’s suggested initiatives.

PRIORITIES

· Creating links between the existing projects and archives generated by HWA and assisting in updating and extending them

· Developing new project ideas that link Landscape, Social History and the issues facing rural communities

· Building local and regional collaborations with other organisations to develop beneficial projects and activities and to raise the profile of HWA

TERMS

This position will be based at the Here We Are Centre (PA16 8BL) and is expected to be four days per week (0900 – 1500), although there is flexibility in this. This is an in person role.

Salary: £22,000 - £26,000 FTE pro rata for 22 hours per week

Holidays will be 5.6 weeks per year, pro rata, and HWA is closed over Christmas and New Year.

TO APPLY

If you are interested in this role, please send a CV and short covering letter (up to 300 words) explaining why you would like this post

Ecologist (Inverbroom) 

Salary: £27,000 - £28,500 

Location: Ullapool, Inverbroom  

Status: Fixed term until February 2027 

Closing date: Wednesday 12 November 2025 

Interviews: We anticipate conducting interview in person at Inverbroom, Thursday 27th November 2025 

Are you passionate about protecting and understanding the natural world? We’re looking for a dedicated Ecologist to support the development phase of a landmark conservation initiative at Inverbroom, a 7,000-hectare reserve in the Scottish Highlands. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of landscape-scale restoration, working with a passionate team and a wide range of stakeholders to deliver nature-positive outcomes for people and wildlife. 

About the Role 

You will: 

· Oversee contracted habitat surveys including National Vegetation Classification (NVC) surveys across the Reserve. 

· Undertake habitat condition assessment surveys and woodland Herbivore Impact Assessments (HIAs). Oversee contracted dwarf shrub heath and blanket bog HIAs. 

· Undertake protected species surveys, including but not limited to otter, water vole, red squirrel, pine marten, badger and bat surveys. 

· Undertake breeding bird surveys, including upland wader surveys. 

· Oversee contracted ecological river surveys. 

· Undertake Invasive Non-Native Species surveys, including plants and mammals. 

About You 

You’ll bring: 

· Proven comprehensive knowledge of Scottish habitats and species experience 

· Significant experience in ecological surveys/monitoring, ideally including habitats, birds and protected mammals 

· Significant experience of preparation of reports and presentation of key results 

· Knowledge of data management techniques for ecological survey data 

· Why Join Us? 

We are a leading conservation charity with a bold vision for a connected, resilient landscape where nature and people thrive. This role offers the chance to make a lasting impact on one of Scotland’s most ambitious restoration projects. 

For more information on the role and what we offer please see our job descriptions and benefits page. 

The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a national Children’s Charity to find their new Relationship Manager.

The organisation offers a flexible working environment, with a fully remote working pattern and salary between £35-40k dependant on experience. This role will require occasional travel for engagement activities.

As Relationship Manager you will manage high value (5-6 figure) existing partnerships with leading global brands, as well as on boarding and new business partnerships to deliver on ambitious partnership objectives, maximising income and supporting awareness for the charity. You will collaborate across departments internally to build awareness and ensure effective delivery of the Partnership objectives and targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the aims and objectives of partnerships through preparing, managing and delivering activity plans and income budgets in support of the Partnership plan
• Responsible for the implementation of national, regional and local corporate partnership initiatives
• Develop and deliver innovative approaches to achieving fundraising targets and new opportunities for employee engagement
• Lead on designated partnerships, projects and events contributing to the Partnership plan
• Implement and maintain excellent communications procedures with colleagues and key stakeholders across all areas of the Charity to coordinate delivery and raise awareness of partnership objectives and targets
• Administer appropriate income/expenditure procedures, produce monthly reports and maintain accurate records of fundraising and other activity to enable evaluation and analysis
• Represent and/or deputise for the Senior Corporate Relationship Manager as required
• Proactively support Corporate Partnerships and colleagues in the ongoing development of activities and initiatives that will contribute the corporate team objectives. Including Support of Relationship Executives in their day to day job, providing direction, sharing experiences and providing advice and assistance as required.
• Assist and advise others in the successful production of fundraising, communications and promotional materials for corporate partners

Person Specification:

• Experience of working in a demanding and profit driven corporate/business, fundraising, sales or marketing environment.
• Managing profitable client/donor relationships within large and complex organisations/companies
• A proven track record in implementing and managing account plans and delivering financial targets.
• Experience of managing corporate relationships or equivalent.
• Present oral/written communication professionally and persuasively.
• Appreciation of equalities and diversity and how it affects this position, the organisation and supporters.
• Understanding the corporate sector and raising funds and awareness from partnerships
• Marketing, Business Development and Account Management

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

We’re looking for a super organised, efficient and supportive Operations Lead to make We Own It run smoothly so we can win public services for people not profit. This is a fast-paced role in a small team with a big mission!

You’ll lead on creating and maintaining effective systems and processes, and supporting the team on logistics so that everything runs like clockwork. You’ll also make sure we’re thanking the brilliant individual donors who fund 93% of our work. We’re looking for someone who has a track record of creating efficiency and order for themselves and other people - and can do so in a remote context! You'll need to be happy to carry out a variety of tasks and be flexible about your role.

This role is a crucial part of the We Own It team and central to increasing our impact. Part of a small, high performing team working mostly remotely and sometimes in London, you’ll need to be extremely self-motivated and able to work efficiently and autonomously.

We’re looking for an excellent communicator who is also efficient, friendly and super organised, to help win public services for people not profit. This is a fast-paced role in a small team with a big mission!

You’ll be providing ongoing support to the team on campaigns as well as growing our media and social media profile with impactful communications. We’re looking for someone who has a track record of making compelling videos and graphics, or is eager to learn. You'll need to be keen to carry out a variety of tasks and be flexible about your role.

This role is a crucial part of the We Own It team and central to increasing our impact. Part of a small, high performing team working mostly remotely and sometimes in London, you’ll need to be extremely self-motivated and able to work efficiently and autonomously.

Are you passionate about community creativity and skilled at building strategic partnerships? Creative Lives is seeking an experienced, dynamic individual to drive our place-based work across Scotland and the wider UK.

As Place Director, you will lead the development of new creative place projects that strengthen local cultural infrastructure, support everyday creativity, and build community wellbeing. You will represent Creative Lives nationally, work closely with local authorities and partners to secure funding, and champion our mission to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to express themselves creatively.

We are looking for someone with a proven track record in business development, confident in approaching senior decision-makers, and experienced in securing contracts or commissions with local authorities, funders or partners. You will bring strong communication and negotiation skills, leadership experience, and a deep understanding of Scotland’s cultural landscape.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in a charity that has championed community and volunteer-led creativity for over 30 years