Join our team, and help transform the lives of those in need

Venture Trust is a dynamic, exciting organisation, where you’ll have a real opportunity to transform the lives of people who are struggling with difficult circumstances. Whether you are working with our clients in the community or field, or providing support services in one of our offices, we’ll give you the support you need to grow and develop, and to help you make the most of your skills and experience.

The people we help come from many different backgrounds, and we believe Venture Trust can only benefit from having an equally diverse staff team. We are committed to equality of opportunity in employment; whatever your background, we treat all applications fairly – all you need to do is show us why you’d be a great addition to our team.

All jobs are advertised on this page, so check back regularly for details of our latest vacancies. In the meantime, find out more about our people and why you should work with us (below).

We look forward to meeting you...

Current Vacancies:

Development Trainer

Based in Cumbernauld – Fixed Term / Freelance contract – Full-Time (to the 31st December 2012)
£19,000-£23,000 / Freelance day rate circa £100
Please note that appointments will usually be made at the lower end of the salary scale.

Venture Trust works with marginalised and vulnerable people to support them towards making and sustaining positive changes in their lives.

Working as part of the Inspiring Young Futures programme based from Cumbernauld you will support the Senior Development Trainer to deliver Venture Trust Wilderness Experiences and resource community-based activities. You will be responsible for the maintenance, upkeep and storage of all associated equipment and for ensuring all courses are equipped effectively and operated safely.

We are looking for candidates to have some experience of working with vulnerable and marginalised individuals in a wilderness setting, holding a minimum of 2 valid and relevant qualifications from the following: summer ML certificate, Single Pitch Award, Level 2 Canoe Coach, including a recognised First Aid Certificate. Please note that a driving license is an essential requirement for this role.

Venture Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity in employment, and follows an equal opportunities policy.

For more information please download the job description which includes a person specification. An application form can be downloaded here. Please note that we are advertising this post as a fixed-term contract to 31st December 2012 or as a freelance position. Please ensure you state clearly on your application form which of these you are applying for.

Closing date for all applications: Wednesday 23rd May.
Interviews will be held week commencing 28th May.

Please send completed application forms to:
Nicola Schreuder
6D Bruntsfield Terrace
Edinburgh
EH10 4EX

Or e-mail your application to:
Nicola@venturetrust.org.uk

If you would like further information on the post please contact Phil Briggs the Operations Manager at Phil@venturetrust.org.uk

Please note we do not accept CVs.

Senior Community Development Trainer

Based in Ayrshire- Fixed Term to 31st December 2012 – Full-Time
£22,000-£26,000
Please note that appointments will usually be made at the lower end of the salary scale.

Venture Trust works with marginalised and vulnerable people to support them towards making and sustaining positive changes in their lives.

Working as part of the Inspiring Young Futures programme you will work to develop appropriate, constructive relationships to engage participants in a dynamic, progressive, community and wilderness-based personal development opportunity, to enable them to enter a positive destination. You will organise and deliver community activity days which assist in preparing young people for the 7 day wilderness personal development journey. You will be expected to staff some of the wilderness journeys and one night community expeditions. You will be responsible for organising and coordinating overnight expeditions and may be required to deputise for the wilderness expedition Senior Development Trainers.

We are looking for a minimum of four NGB Awards from, summer ML certificate, Single Pitch Award, Level 2 Canoe Coach, including a recognised First Aid Certificate. Please note that a driving license and access to your own vehicle is an essential requirement of this role.

Venture Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity in employment, and follows an equal opportunities policy.

For more information please download the job description which includes a person specification. An application form can be downloaded here.

Closing date for all applications: Wednesday 23rd May 12noon.
Interviews will be held week commencing 28th May.

Please send completed application forms to:
Nicola Schreuder
6D Bruntsfield Terrace
Edinburgh
EH10 4EX

Or e-mail your application to:
Nicola@venturetrust.org.uk

If you would like further information on the post please contact Phil Briggs the Operations Manager at Phil@venturetrust.org.uk

Please note we do not accept CVs.

2 x Fundraising Internships

We are currently looking for:

2 x Internships in our Funding Team

Based in Edinburgh (unpaid), for 3 months at 2 days per week.

Candidates will ideally have some knowledge of and interest in the third sector in Scotland, a track record in raising funds for charity and/or volunteering and a real desire to take the next step in their fundraising career.

You will be given real responsibility for one or more areas of Venture Trust’s funding strategy and, with on-the-job training and support, will be expected to form a key part of the funding team. The role is ideally suited to second or penultimate-year undergraduates looking to gain valuable experience in fundraising and the third sector during their summer break.

Start date: Early June 2012 (negotiable)

For more information, please download the role description, which includes a person specification. Application forms can be downloaded here.

Please send your completed application form to:

Nicola Schreuder
6D Bruntsfield Terrace
Edinburgh
EH10 4EX

Or e-mail it to: nicola@venturetrust.org.uk

Please note we do not accept CVs.

Why work for us?

At Venture Trust we value our staff. As our greatest asset, it is important to ensure we support you in achieving job satisfaction as well as an effective work-life balance. Read on to discover the range of benefits we offer our employees to achieve these objectives...

Holidays

At Venture Trust we offer a generous holiday allowance of 28 days, plus 10 bank and public holiday days per year.

Pension

We offer all employees the opportunity to join our stakeholder pension scheme – 3% contribution made by both the individual and Venture Trust.

Flexible working and time off

We recognise the growing need for people today to be able to work flexibly. That’s why we’ve developed a number of flexible working opportunities for our staff.

We provide support for time off when you need it most. We provide statutory nine months’ paid maternity leave (with the option for a further three months’ unpaid leave), two weeks’ paid paternity leave, thirteen weeks’ parental leave, and flexible dependent care leave. We are also happy to support time off for career or personal development breaks.

Learning and development

Venture Trust recognises that it is essential to support and encourage our staff to develop their skills in order to consistently provide a high quality service to the people we work with, and to increase individual job satisfaction. That’s why we offer up to 10 days a year for staff training and development. We’re committed to continuing professional development and if you want to work towards professional qualifications or where membership of a professional body is an integral part of your role, we’ll support you here too.

From your first day with Venture Trust, where you will be provided with a structured induction plan, your learning and development will be a priority.

Salary

Venture Trust works hard to provide competitive salaries to all staff, ensuring that they reflect skills, experiences and comparable market rates.