The SMSA is recruiting – join our team!
Your next career step awaits!
An opportunity to join the SMSA Team in a flexible home-based role and make a real difference across Scotland!
After years of dedicated service supporting our Scottish Men’s Sheds, our longest-serving Development Officer Tim Green is retiring.
Reflecting on the vital role that this position plays for Men’s Sheds across Scotland, the Association is looking to recruit one or two part-time Development Officers (2–3 days a week, £26–29,000 pro-rata) to cover the East Coast, from Moray to the Borders.
The successful candidate will support Men’s Sheds across the region at every stage of their Shed journey—from start-up to sustainability. This includes helping new Sheds get off the ground, providing advice and guidance to existing Sheds, delivering men’s health workshops, supporting volunteers, and ensuring each Shed is equipped to thrive long-term.
Desirable:
- Previous experience working with Men’s Sheds or similar community-based organisations
- Experience in co-ordinating public meetings to gauge interest
- Knowledge of men’s health and wellbeing issues
- Experience with reporting and monitoring support delivery and outcomes
- Familiarity with community groups in the East Coast region
Essential:
- Strong community development, learning, and engagement experience
- Confident presenting and delivering workshops
- Computer literacy
- An ability to work independently and in a team
Practical requirements:
- Own transport, clean driving licence, and flexibility to travel across the region
- Good health and energy for a people-focused role
Why join the SMSA team?
You will be part of a small, committed team making a real difference in Scotland’s largest men’s health and wellbeing charity with a passion for supporting local communities.
This part-time opportunity offers a flexible, home-based role to minimise travel and maximise work-life balance whilst keeping our charity’s travel costs low.
How to apply: Email SMSA CEO Jason Schroeder at ceo@scottishmsa.org.uk for an informal chat or to request further details.
Job start date: ASAP. Apply today to join a passionate team dedicated to men’s health and wellbeing!
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