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Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.

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Community Funds Adviser
Foundation Scotland
Full time
Remote: Home based, covering a portfolio in central and southern Scotland
£39,156
35 hours per week. Contract: Permanent
Closing 6 September 2026
Advertised from 17 August 2026

Role

We have an excellent opportunity for a well organised and motivated individual to join our Communities team to run a portfolio of community benefit funds across central and southern Scotland.

Our Communities Team works with communities across Scotland to devise and implement their own strategies for place-based funds coming from a range of sources, notably renewables businesses. We provide fund governance, grant administration and related services for a range of commercial and community-sector clients, combined with a commitment to community-led approaches.  

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, thrives on new challenges, and is passionate about making a meaningful difference for communities.  

About you 

Reporting to a Community Funds Manager, you will bring experience in grant making, excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills, the ability to learn and adapt quickly and a strong understanding of community-led approaches. More detail about the role and experience required is available in the job description/person specification which can be found here.

Application notes

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The deadline for applications is 5pm on 6th September. Interviews are planned to be online the week of 14th September. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please contact people@foundationscotland.org.uk

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