Volunteer relations coordinator jobs in Edinburgh
One in 20 adults in the UK has never learnt to read at all. This can have a serious impact on their confidence and wellbeing, limiting access to training, employment, and everyday opportunities that many take for granted. Being unable to read as an adult can be isolating and dangerous, reinforces social inequality, restricts economic growth, and worsens intergenerational disadvantage - but it is never too late to learn.
Read Easy helps adults transform their lives by learning to read. It does this by supporting its growing network of locally run, volunteer-led affiliated groups that offer free, confidential, one-to-one reading coaching—both in person and online to adults - aged from 18-88.
With its free, flexible, confidential approach, Read Easy encourages people who are too embarrassed to join a class to come forward for one-to-one support. Each new reader is provided with their own personal Reading Coach, so that they can learn in private and at their own pace. Learning to read transforms their lives in many other ways as well, including enabling them to support their children’s and grandchildren’s reading, and so transfers the benefits to the next generation.
There are currently 80 affiliated Read Easy groups across England, together involving more than a thousand volunteers. Read Easy UK is the registered charity and umbrella organisation which supports this network of affiliated volunteer groups and provides the structure, training and support to enable volunteers to establish groups in new areas.
As our Central Regional Adviser, your role would be to provide strategic leadership, guidance, and oversight to ensure that all volunteer groups consistently deliver high-quality services aligned with Read Easy UK’s strategy.
You will support local volunteer leaders to strengthen group performance, and foster collaboration across affiliated groups, so that that they deliver coaching to Readers with consistent quality, and a positive and worthwhile experience is had by all.
You will also find volunteers to ‘pioneer’ three new groups in the counties where there is no Read Easy presence in the East and West Midlands and East of England and provide them and our 29 existing groups and pioneers in the region, with high-quality support. Your quality support will ensure that they provide the same for their volunteers and new Readers. From meeting (mostly online) with Team Leaders to provide one to one support, and hosting online and annual in-person volunteer forums, to delivering presentations and occasional training for small groups of volunteers, this is a dynamic and rewarding role.
This is a home-based post requiring flexibility, some early evening working and occasional travel to visit groups. The role is available on either a full or part time basis (min 32 hours p/w, 85% of 37.5 hours p/w FTE).
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Live within one of the following areas: West Midlands (Defined as the 7 metropolitan boroughs of Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, and Wolverhampton), Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire or Rutland;
- have been employed to work with volunteers for at least two years;
- have strong people management and interpersonal skills; excellent communication skills; and the confidence to run meetings and deliver presentations.
Salary & Benefits
- Annual Salary £25,973 (85% FTE) - £30,385 (100% FTE)
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas closing and 2 days volunteering leave – pro-rata for part time roles
- Company sick pay to financially support you when you are unwell (above statutory upon completion of probationary period)
- Support when extending your family – company parental and adoption pay (above statutory after 12 months service)
- Access to RewardHub – which gives retail discounts and has a ‘Wellbeing Centre’ with tools, tips, recipes, workout videos and guides which will help you to reach your own wellbeing goals
- Training and Development opportunities and resources – we are developing personal plans in this area to enhance employee experience and opportunity
- A collaborative, creative and inspiring working environment full of committed and passionate employees and inspirational volunteers
We strive to ensure our recruitment practices are fair, open, easy to access and as inclusive as possible. We aim to recruit a team which broadly reflect the local communities which we serve; to work with and learn from each other to continually improve the service we deliver to our Readers. Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Group is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We welcome you to apply and be your authentic self.
When applying for a job with us, if an applicant has a disability covered by the definition outlined within the Equality Act 2010 and can show that they meet the ‘essential criteria’ described in the person specification for the role being applied for, they are guaranteed an interview for the job for which they are applying through our Disability Confident scheme.
If you need any support with your application, please contact us,
The closing date for this post is 10:00 Tuesday 3rd March 2026. Should you be shortlisted, the first round of interviews will take place online on Tuesday 10th March, with in-person interviews, being held in Birmingham, on Tuesday 17th March 2026.
The successful candidate will be invited to meet the team on 15th April in Birmingham, should they be able to do so.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is not just recruitment – it's a revolution.
Sikh Women's Aid stands at a pivotal moment. With unprecedented support from major funders including Comic Relief, Lloyds Bank Foundation, National Lottery, Smallwood Trust, The Circle, West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, and various other funders and generous donations from corporates and the community, we are scaling our impact to reach thousands more women who need our support.
Our groundbreaking Gender, Power & Abuse Report 2024 revealed the shocking truth: 61.48% of Sikh Panjabi women have experienced domestic abuse, yet 58.13% never report it. The silence ends now. We are seeking a transformational Chief Executive who will:
• Lead service delivery transformation for survivors
• Challenge harmful practices rooted in culture
• Build movements for change in communities
• Influence policy at local, regional and national levels
• Create sustainable growth from £250K to £1M+
Why Lead Us Now?
Purpose: Your leadership will literally save lives Impact: Be the architect of systemic change in the Sikh community
Growth: Lead a rapidly expanding organisation with major multi-year funding secured Innovation:
Shape pioneering approaches to culturally-specific services Legacy:
Build: an institution that will protect generations of women
Genuine Occupational Requirement: This position is restricted to Sikh Panjabi women only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. This is essential to provide culturally specific services to women who have experienced gender-based violence and require support from those who share their cultural and faith background.
Please note that candidates who applied during our previous recruitment round are not eligible to apply again.
We value the time and effort every candidate invests in applying and look forward to hearing from individuals who share our passion for supporting women and girls affected by domestic abuse and harmful practices.
1. Covering Letter: Explain your motivation for applying and what you will bring to this role. Please
address how you meet the essential requirements in the person specification. Maximum 2 pages.
2. CV: Including your relevant experience, qualifications, and two referees (references will not be taken
up without your permission).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Project Trust is an education charity with over fifty years’ experience in international volunteering for young people. We organise challenging, long-term placements for 17–25-year-olds with partnership organisations in Africa, Asia and the Americas.
We annually select up to 200 young people from across the UK for immersive and focused teaching and youth development projects around the world. Our Volunteers are provided with training and support before, during and after their international placements and return home with broadened horizons and an impressive range of transferable skills, true Global Citizens.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and organised Digital Marketing Assistant to join our digital engagement team. This new role could be ideal for someone starting their career in digital communications, content creation or marketing.
As our Digital Marketing Assistant, you will support the day-to-day delivery of our digital content across social media, our website and other online platforms, telling the stories of our Volunteers and the impact of our work at Project Trust. You will support our digital marketing activity and fundraising campaigns, contributing to our digital engagement strategy. You will also be involved in wider organisational activities working directly with young people.
The role is home-based with some UK travel and the occasional requirement to work evenings and weekends.
Main areas of responsibility include:
· Collect stories, quotes, photos and videos from Volunteers before, during and after their placements
· Create engaging content and share on Project Trust’s social media channels (including posts, stories, reels, and simple graphics)
· Support digital campaigns to promote Volunteer opportunities, increase applications and fundraising
If you are passionate about youth development and want to use your digital skills to inspire the next generation, apply now.
DIGITAL MARKETING ASSISTANT
Responsibilities & duties
Digital content and communications
· Create engaging content for Project Trust’s social media channels (including posts, stories, reels, and simple graphics)
· Help plan, draft and schedule content in line with marketing and fundraising campaigns and key dates
· Support with maintenance and updating of Project Trust’s website
· Create digital assets such as images, short videos, blog posts, and email content
· Create content for and distribution of our newsletters
Story gathering and impact
· Collect stories, quotes, photos and videos from Volunteers before, during and after their placements
· Turn these into compelling digital content that shows the impact of Project Trust’s work
· Curate our library of digital content
· Support basic reporting on digital engagement and audience response
Volunteer recruitment and applications
· Develop digital campaigns to promote Volunteer opportunities and increase applications
· Assist with keeping application-related web pages and digital recruitment materials used up to date
Team and organisational support
· Work closely with the Digital Engagement Coordinator and Volunteer & Schools Engagement Team to support campaigns and day-to-day digital activity
· Contribute to wider organisational work with young people directly, such as Volunteer selection, training, pre-departure briefings and ongoing Volunteer support where needed
· Participate in events such as virtual open evenings and in-person sessions
Miscellaneous
· Administrative tasks associated with all of the above
· Within the job holder’s skills and abilities, support the Digital Engagement Co-ordinator and Volunteer & Schools Engagement Manager as required in other tasks or activities which contribute to the achievement of Project Trust’s objectives and its development
· Travel to attend meetings elsewhere in the UK, plus some evening and weekend working, required
Essential skills
· A demonstrable genuine interest in digital media, social platforms and storytelling
· Experience in creating content for social media, blogs or websites (this could be personal, voluntary or from studies)
· Good written communication skills and attention to detail
· Creativity and willingness to try new ideas
· Ability to organise your time, work independently and manage multiple small tasks
· An interest in international volunteering, youth development or the charitable sector
· Ability to travel to other parts of the UK as required
· Ability to work remotely from an appropriate home base
· Willingness to undertake work outside standard office hours
· Commitment to Project Trust’s purpose, approach, ethos
Desirable
· Understanding of running and supporting digital advertising, such as paid social or search ads (eg setting up campaigns, monitoring performance or supporting optimisation)
· Skills in tools such as Canva, Adobe, social media platforms or content management systems
· Knowledge of analytics tools (eg platform insights, Google Analytics) and an interest in using data to improve content
· Interest in photography, video or design
· Marketing or digital marketing qualification
Conditions of Service
The appointment will be made subject to Project Trust’s detailed terms and conditions of employment. Candidates should be aware that:
· The post holder will be required to obtain an enhanced Disclosure Scotland check (PVG)
· Any offer of appointment will be made subject to the receipt of satisfactory references
· The post holder must have the right to work in the UK
If you are passionate about youth development and want to use your digital skills to inspire the next generation, apply now.
How to apply
Download the job pack and return completed documents by 4 March 2026.
Please don't use AI in your applicaiton.We want to hear about you, your genuine interest in the role and why your skills, personality and values make you a great fit for the role.
First round interviews will take place in the week beginning 9 March 2026, on Microsoft Teams. Short-listed candidates will be asked produce a piece of work as part of the selection process.
Please note, we will be reviewing applications as they are received and reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is appointed. We therefore strongly encourage early applications to avoid any disappointment.
The start date is late March/early April 2026.
Project Trust recognises the positive value of diversity and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Project Trust empowers young people to develop their confidence, resilience, awareness and leadership skills in cross-cultural exchange.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.