Community Funds Adviser
Salary £ 37,831 per annum
Home-based, within reasonable distance to cover portfolios across areas including Dumfries and Galloway, Ayrshire, Lanarkshire and the Scottish Borders
Vacancy listed 16/02/2026
Application deadline 09/03/2026
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. 

About the role 
We are growing our team to accommodate new business and have an exciting opportunity for a well organised and motivated individual to join our Communities team to run a portfolio of community benefit funds across areas including Dumfries and Galloway, Ayrshire, Lanarkshire and the Scottish Borders  
 
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 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 to communities in your portfolio will be required, including attendance at evening community meetings. Many of the locations are rural and may not be met by public transport. 
 
The deadline for applications is 12noon, Monday 9th March. Interviews are planned to be online on 17th and 19th March.  
 
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