Join Our Team

If we have more than one vacancy that you think your skills are a good match for, then we encourage you to apply for all relevant opportunities. Diversity empowers communities and ours is no different. If your skills don’t fit into one box, then we won’t put them there. Apply for all roles that you think fit.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are and we welcome applications from individuals with a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, who have the relevant skills for the role advertised. Some inclusive working options we can offer are flexible working and tailored wellbeing support.

We particularly welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of the UK Asylum/Immigration system.

We are proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative (www.ebeemployment.org.uk), which aims to increase representation of people with lived experience in the charitable sector. Please feel free to use information and resources which may help in preparing your job application here or contact us by email (recruitment@govancommunityproject.org.uk) or phone (01414453718).

Why join us?

An opportunity to use your skills for meaningful change
Be part of a supportive, values-led team
Work collaboratively with a diverse and inspiring community
Contribute to work that challenges injustice and builds community

Working with us:

Office based in Govan with good public transport links
Opportunities for blended working in some roles (following satisfactory probationary review)
35 days annual leave (pro rata including 6 floating public holiday days)
Contractual sick pay
Employee Assistance Programme
Team Wellbeing activities
Occasional evening or weekend work may be required in some roles

Govan Community Project currently has the following opportunities:

Homework Club Facilitator - Primary

8 hours per week
Core Hours: Monday & Wednesday 3-6pm
Flexibility required to attend a monthly meeting with the Homework Club Team (1.30-3.30pm on a Monday or Wednesday)

£5,949 per annum pro rata’d (FTE £26,026)
Contract until March 2028

Are you a welcoming, supportive and engaging person, passionate about inclusive learning and play, and ready to use your skills to create a safe, fun and respectful educational space for children from
diverse ethnic backgrounds?

Govan Community Project provides a holistic range of support for individuals and families in the asylum and refugee community. Our Homework Clubs are a community education project, primarily designed to support children and families with lived experience of seeking refuge/the asylum process to better understand and engage with the Scottish school curriculum.

We are recruiting a Homework Club Facilitator to support the Primary-age group (6-12yrs+). You will be responsible for supporting and facilitating two after school club sessions for primary school aged children each week, creating and maintaining a safe, supportive and positive educational environment for participants to engage with their school work and academic development. The role also includes co-planning/facilitation of a range of formal and informal enrichment activities, including for the Spring, Summer and October school holiday programmes. You will also ensure the sessions and
activities best meet the needs, learning levels and interests of attendees.

Any informal enquiries regarding the role or the application process should be directed to Kezia Jay-Lewin, Homework Club Project Lead by email: kezia@govancommunityproject.org.uk.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Tuesday 20th October 2026. No late applications will be considered.

Please complete this screening questionnaire to receive the application pack

In this role we are looking for someone who:
Has experience working/volunteering with primary school aged children in a youth work, community education or school-based setting
Has experience/knowledge of tailoring learning materials to best support primary school-aged children’s academic learning
Has knowledge/understanding of the barriers faced by individuals in the asylum process in relation to education and attainment
Has knowledge/experience of trauma-informed approaches to working with vulnerable children and families
Has knowledge/understanding of child protection procedures
Has a flexible working approach and excellent time management skills
Can work on own initiative and as part of a team, using strong interpersonal and communication skills

Grants and Trusts Fundraiser - APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED

We are looking for a grants and trusts fundraiser who can transform human stories into powerful funding proposals. Your work will directly secure a combination of project and unrestricted funding needed to keep our essential services sustainable.

If you feel you have the required skill sets for both fundraising roles, you are invited to apply for both roles individually and the application process will enable you to express an interest in the potential of creating a single 28 hour role.

APPLICATIONS CLOSED

In this role we are looking for someone who:
Has at least 2 years experience in a grants and trusts fundraising role and a history of securing grant funding in excess of £200,000 annually.
Has knowledge of the Scottish charity funding sector, full cost recovery and budget planning
Can create compelling narratives that highlight the real experiences and needs of our community
Can develop a strong pipeline of grant prospects to diversify project and unrestricted funding

Community Fundraiser - APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED

We are looking for a creative, community-focused fundraiser who can build grassroots support, power up our digital campaigns, and inspire local partners to stand with us.

APPLICATIONS CLOSED

In this role we are looking for someone who:
Has at least 2 years experience in community fundraising with a history of hitting targets of £20,000 - £30,000+
Can rally local communities, schools, businesses and groups to support our work
Can design and deliver energetic community fundraising events and digital campaigns
Can support, motivate and empower volunteer fundraisers to become champions for social change
Can build lasting relationships with donors who share our vision of inclusive communities

For volunteer opportunities please visit our page here.

Need advice?

Call our helpline

0800 310 0054

Our helpline is open:

Monday: 10-1pm
Tuesday: 10-1pm
Wednesday: 10-1pm
Thursday: 10-1pm
Friday-Sunday: Closed