Work with us
We’re here to make time count for people living with motor neuron disease (MND) across Scotland. If you’re looking to join a passionate, collaborative and supportive team, working to make life easier for people living with this terminal illness, and share our drive to find a cure, MND Scotland could be the place for you.
Who we are
Since MND Scotland was founded over forty years ago, we have been at the front line against motor neuron disease (MND) in Scotland. We fund ground-breaking MND research and world-class clinical trials. We campaign to fix a broken system and to secure lasting change.
But much of our day-to-day work is in making time count for people living with this terminal illness. When time matters most, we’re a helping hand of support, so people with MND can make precious time count with the ones they love. Read more about our story and our values.
Volunteer with us
Can you spare some time to volunteer and help us make time count for people with MND?
Volunteers play a vital role in helping us raise awareness and funds; driving our vision of a world without MND.
We have a variety of opportunities throughout the year for volunteers to get involved and the more volunteers we have the more we can do to support people with MND in Scotland.
Get in touch via email volunteer@mndscotland.org.uk to learn more about upcoming opportunities and how you can get involved.
Current vacancies
New members required for MND Scotland Scientific Advisory Panel
We are looking for six new members to join our Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP), to start during 2025 for a three year term (with possibility of renewal for a further 3 years).
The role of the MND Scotland Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP) is to provide expertise, information and guidance to the charity on all aspects of MND research, and to ensure that there is a transparent, accountable process for funding MND relevant research of the highest possible quality and with the greatest possible impact.
Vacancies available:
– 3 x Senior researchers whose work focuses on MND, or a related subject and is based at an institution in Scotland
– Expert in neurodegeneration research
– A specialist in delivering care to people with MND
– MND research expert from within the UK but outside of Scotland
The deadline for applications is Monday 14 April 2025.
For more information about these vacancies, please click here.
If you would like to discuss this opportunity, please contact the MND Scotland research team via research@mndscotland.org.uk.
Employee benefits
35 days annual leave
Full-time employees get 35 days of holiday per year, including 4 fixed public holidays. After 1 year of service, they get an extra day of vacation, up to a maximum of 5 extra days. Part-time employees get annual leave based on their hours worked.
Paid sick leave
We offer paid sick leave from day one, increasing with each year of service up to a maximum of 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay after 5 years of service.
Pensions
We have a pension plan with 7.5% employer contribution and 3% employee contribution, with the option to increase. All new employees are auto-enrolled in the plan unless they meet the criteria to opt out.
Mental health support
Our Employee Assistance Program provides staff with free annual access to private counseling through an external provider, available at any time.
Life Cover
We provide 3 x base salary life cover to all of our employees.
Flexible working
We consider all requests for flexible working to give staff the best work-life balance, while ensuring the needs of the charity are met.
Day off on your Birthday
Have the day off to celebrate your birthday. This is a day one benefit for all employees.
Health cash plan
Level one of cover with Simply Health provided for employees Reimbursement of expenses up to annual limits for dental; optical; tests; specialist consultations; complimentary therapies. This is a day one benefit for all employees.
Salary Sacrifice
Salary Sacrifice will be available as an opt-in method to the way your contributions are deducted from your salary.
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