We're hiring - two part-time vacancies availableApply for one or the other, or combine both to go full time!
eCommerce Lead (21 hours) + Fundraising & Admin Assistant (14 hours)
Starting salary: £24,479 per annum + 3% employer pension contribution
Two fantastic part-time opportunities have arisen with Àban at the same time. You can apply for either job, or combine both to make a full time role. You can really bring your unique personality and skills to create your dream job - a new start for 2027!
We're passionate about the future of young people in our community - your work in these roles will make a genuine difference as we seek to change lives through the power of outdoor adventure.
About the Roles
These are rare opportunities to work in a small organisation where you can have real impact and real job satisfaction in our friendly charity. We recently achieved a Highland Employer Charter Gold Award. We are a Disability Confident & Real Living Wage employer. Our beautiful office is located in the historic Merkinch Welfare Hall. We have a kitchen, showers and changing facilities, free car parking and secure indoor bike parking. We think it’s an amazing place to work! We also provide:
- Full time allowance of 35 days annual leave
- Time off for training and £500 annual training allowance
- Modern family friendly working environment including enhanced maternity & parental leave
- Flexible working around any caring responsibilities, including school hours
- Subsidised gym membership
We hire mostly based on your attitude, work ethos and future potential, but you can see the full list of key attributes and other info in the Job Packs below. Full training is provided for both roles. Our success is built on the strength of our team and the quality of our people. These roles are an ideal way to build your career in an exciting organisation which genuinely cares.
Safer Recruitment:
Both roles are classed as protected work under the terms of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. This position is therefore subject to our rigorous safer recruitment policy. This will include PVG checks, detailed background checks and follow-ups on all references.
Application Process:
In the first instance, we are very open to an informal meeting or phone call if you want to discuss the role. Please email our Chief Officer on johannes@aban.scot or call 01463 718989. If you’d like to come and look round our offices you would be very welcome.
To apply, please complete our simple online application form using the button above. The deadline for applications is 12:00 (Midday) on Monday 9th November.
All applicants will receive a response by Thursday 12th November
In-person interviews will take place in Inverness on Thursday 26th November
Start date: Ideally 5th January 2027. A new job to start the new year!
What questions are asked on the application form?
The form (link above) does not allow you to save progress before you submit. We strongly recommend you compose your answers in a separate document before pasting them in to the online form. You will be asked standard questions about your personal details and asked to provide two references. The form will then ask you the following:
- Please tell us why you are the ideal candidate (300 words max.)
- Please tell us why you would like to work for Àban. (300 words max.)
- Please provide two examples of a project or achievement which demonstrates how you fit the attributes in the job description/s. (300 words max.)
- Please tell us about your longer-term career goals. (300 words max.)
- Please enter all relevant details about your education and any professional qualifications. Please include any you are currently working towards but haven't yet completed.
- Please provide an overview of your prior work experience, including any voluntary or trainee roles. Please include the length of time you served in each role. (300 words max.)
- Optional - please use this section if there is anything else you would like to add in support of your application.