Link Education International is Scotland’s leading international education charity, working to improve education across sub-Saharan Africa and beyond. They work directly with schools, communities and governments to provide more effective teaching, improved school management, increased community engagement and better learning outcomes.

Due to the current post-holder going on maternity leave, the opportunity has now arisen for a new Finance & Administration Officer to join this innovative team. The successful candidate will be computer literate and have previous experience in a similar role. It would be desirable for the successful candidate to have prior experience in the use of QuickBooks or a similar financial software, but training will be provided.

Link is looking for a confident individual with a can-do attitude. Due to the fixed length of the contract, somebody who can step into the role would be ideal, although support will always be available. You should be able to prioritise your workload and work to agreed deadlines, so organisation is key. The post-holder will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong attention to detail. You must have a commitment to upholding the highest standards in child and adult safeguarding, and be passionate about anti-racism.

The position will run on a fixed term basis until 31st March 2024, and can be either part-time or full-time, with the hours ranging from 21 per week up to 35 per week. Link will consider any amount of hours within this range, depending on what best suits the successful candidate. Link are open to an array of flexible working options which may suit the post-holder’s lifestyle. The charity also offers sick pay, a pension contribution of 7.5% and a cycle to work scheme.

This is your opportunity to be part of something genuinely meaningful, whilst also maintaining a work-life balance that truly works for you.

Could you be the Link between a child and a brighter future?

Link Education International works in Ethiopia, Malawi and Uganda to transform lives through learning. We work in collaboration with communities to help them become more resilient and to escape the cycle of poverty. We do this by focusing on raising standards of teaching and learning in schools, as well as building life skills and promoting inclusion for the most marginalised.

We are now seeking a Fundraising Officer to join our Fundraising and Communications Team and to help raise vital funds for our work.

Reporting to the Development Manager, the Fundraising Officer will work across all areas of fundraising, but will have a particular focus on supporting bids to trusts and foundations, and administrating our individual giving programme.

Fundraising experience is not essential, but an enthusiasm for our work is.

The successful candidate is likely to have strong administrative and communication skills, a passion for research, and a flair for writing, and they will share our vision of a world where every child receives a quality education.

If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you.

Our international office is based in Edinburgh and all staff are currently working from home. We are open to home working on a permanent basis, though occasional travel to Edinburgh may be required.