Community Funds Advisor
Salary £ 37,831 per annum
Home-based within reasonable distance of south-west Scotland
Vacancy listed 17/06/2025
Application deadline 02/07/2025
Details
Foundation Scotland is an independent charity that provides funding to charities, social enterprises and community organisations. We do this on behalf of over 400 individuals, charitable trusts and companies.
 
Our Communities Team enables and empowers communities across Scotland to devise and implement their own strategies for local 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.
 
We are seeking a Community Funds Advisor to support the team delivering a portfolio of work in south-west Scotland for a 12 month fixed term contract. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on variety, challenge, and meaningful impact to join our team.  

Reporting to the Community Fund Manager, you will bring experience in grant making, community development or related environments, coupled with excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills, the ability to learn and adapt quickly and a strong commitment to community-led approaches.
 
More detail about the role and experience required is available in the job description/person specification can be found here.  

Once you have read this, you can apply here. Please attach a CV and detailed covering letter, outlining how you meet the criteria set out in the job description/person specification. 
 
Please note, that while this role is home based, regular travel around south-west Scotland will be required, with attendance at evening community meetings.

The deadline for applications is 12noon, Wednesday 2nd July. Interviews are planned to be online on Wednesday 16th July. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please contact jane@foundationscotland.org.uk
 
Benefits

A progressive pay system with benchmarked annual increases
Life Assurance at 3 times annual salary
Defined contribution scheme with 7% Employer’s contribution
35 days annual leave [including bank holidays)
2 days equivalent paid volunteering
Training and development opportunities
Working pattern flexibility and homeworking
Employee Assistance Plan

Notes

This is a 12-month fixed term contract
35 hours per week (with flexibility for 28 hours if preferred)