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North of Scotland Relationship Manager

Job Title: Relationship Manager (North of Scotland)
Reporting to: SEF Programme Manager 
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week 
Based: Home-based with regular travel across North East Scotland
Start date: ASAP 
Contract: Until 31 March 2026, with potential to become permanent

The full job description and person specification can be found by clicking on this link
To apply click on this link

Firstport is Scotland’s agency for start-up social entrepreneurs. We are looking for a Relationship Manager to support the delivery of the Social Entrepreneurs Fund (SEF), a grant funding programme that helps individuals test, start, and build social enterprises. This new role has been created to strengthen our support for emerging social entrepreneurs in the North of Scotland.

About the Role

As a Relationship Manager, you will:

• Be the primary point of contact for SEF applicants and awardees in the North of Scotland.
• Guide individuals through the early stages of developing their social enterprise, providing support to help them build strong, fundable proposals.
• Assess funding applications and contribute to funding panel recommendations using clear and fair decision-making processes.
• Monitor the progress of awardees, helping them manage their funding and transition through the SEF award pipeline.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with local and national stakeholders, ensuring referral routes are clear and support networks are robust.
• Raise awareness of Firstport’s programmes in the region and develop a strong understanding of the wider support ecosystem for social entrepreneurs.

About You

We’re looking for someone who has excellent communication skills, especially in face-to-face and community-based settings; is confident engaging with and supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds, and understands local issues affecting communities in the North of Scotland. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and decision-making skills, with experience in assessing funding applications or similar processes and a passion for social enterprise and making a difference at the grassroots level.

This role is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and mission-driven team working to create a fairer, more inclusive Scotland through social entrepreneurship. You’ll have the opportunity to shape how we work with individuals and communities across the North of Scotland, playing a vital role in unlocking their potential.

To apply, read the supporting documentation and follow the link below to our online application form. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Deadline: 9am, Monday 4^th August 2025 – To apply click on this link
Download a word version of the application form by clicking here.

Application form, Word version – you can use this version to read, prepare and draft your answers before completing the online application form.

Alternative arrangements and adjustments

If you need adjustments to our recruitment process, please complete the disability questions on the application form (e.g. you may have transport, or accessibility needs or require additional support for interview tasks).  If you have a disability that prevents you from completing an online form, please contact Elaine Ogg on 0131 564 0331 or by email elaine@firstport.org.uk.

Interview dates

Wednesday 13^th and Thursday 14^th August.  Shortlisted candidates will be notified by cop on Wednesday 6^th August.

About the interview process

The interview process will consist of two parts: A short, task-based activity followed by an interview with the interviewing panel.  We will provide shortlisted candidates with the relevant information to prepare for both parts of the process.

The full job description and person specification can be found by clicking on this link
To apply click on this link
Download a word version of the application form by clicking here.