Come work with us! Reuse & Community Workshop Lead vacancy closing 2nd August

Walkerburn: 01896 870455            Hawick : 01450 363974
walkerburn@homebasics.org.uk    hawick@homebasics.org.uk

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Work with us – Opportunities at Home Basics

At Home Basics, our staff team is central to everything we do. We are a small, dedicated group with a wide range of skills and experience, all working together to ensure people can access essential household items with dignity and respect. Every role, whether customer-facing or behind the scenes, plays a vital part in delivering our service and supporting the communities we work in, from our bases in Walkerburn and Hawick.

We are a values-led organisation that values teamwork, flexibility and the contribution of each individual. We welcome people with different strengths and backgrounds who are motivated by making a practical difference. If you’re looking to work somewhere purposeful, supportive and community-focused, Home Basics could be the right fit for you.

Any current job vacancies are listed below.

Reuse & Community Workshop Lead

We’re looking for a Reuse & Community Workshop Lead to help launch an exciting new pilot programme of repair, reuse and upcycling workshops in the Scottish Borders.

If you’re passionate about bringing people together, developing practical skills and making a positive impact in your community, we’d love to hear from you.

Thanks to funding from Scottish Ministers through the Local Action Group, under the national Community Led Local Development (CLLD) Fund, this is a fantastic opportunity to help shape an exciting new project from the very beginning.

Contract: Fixed-term until end February 2027 (Self-employed consultancy agreement considered)
Salary: £26,918 pro-rata (£21,534 per annum)
Hours: Up to 28 Hours per week (Days to be agreed, including occasional Saturdays)
Location: Based at Walkerburn office with regular travel to Hawick premises and within Scottish Borders, as required

Home Basics is Living Wage accredited.

Please email CV with covering letter, advising how you meet the requirements outlined in this advert and job description to manager@homebasics.org.uk

Closing date Sunday 2nd August 2026.
Interviews week beginning 3rd August.

Commencement ASAP

Download full Job Description & Person Specification here.

Apply direct to above email, or via Goodmoves.org.uk.