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Are you a solicitor with an interest in social justice and human rights, with post-qualification experience of housing litigation, including representing in court on behalf of homeless people or people in housing need? Then join Shelter Scotland as a Housing Solicitor and you could soon be playing an important role within an exciting new partnership.
A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change — with individuals, in communities, across society – and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
The ‘Street Legal’ project is a recently formed partnership with CLAN Childlaw that’s funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. Its goal is to prevent homelessness and engage in early action to deal with the causes of homelessness for children, young people and families. It also aims to improve access to specialist legal advice and representation and increase the capacity of Edinburgh’s third sector organisations to use the law to prevent homelessness through the delivery of lawyer led workshops.
About the role
As a Housing Solicitor, we’ll rely on you to maintain an active caseload and provide legal advice and representation to families and young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Edinburgh, in partnership with CLAN. You’ll also be responsible for developing housing and homelessness law for families, children and young people and devising and delivering lawyer led training for front line third sector services. Working collaboratively within the sector to directly address issues that may arise with the implementation of the ‘Ending Homeless Together High Level Action Plan’ will be important too, as will promoting an understanding of the legal framework and ensuring a rights based approach from the outset.
About you
Proactive, customer-focused and driven to achieve the very best outcomes for clients, your substantial experience of handling a wide range of housing cases in the public and private sector includes issues relating to homelessness, security of tenure and possession proceedings. What's more, you have a sound knowledge of publicly funded legal aid work, including legal representation and legal help. You’re great at influencing others too, and are able to maintain your professionalism and communicate effectively in a range of situations. And, when it comes to applying creative and lateral thinking, challenging the status quo and introducing new ideas, methods and processes, again you’ll excel.
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter Scotland helps over half a million people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help.
To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter Scotland please visit our website. Apply to be part of our Housing Law Service team and be the change you want to see in society.
Safeguarding is everyone’s business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
At Shelter Scotland, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Venture Trust is an amazing personal development charity supporting people, aged 16 years and over who need urgent help to break free of the many complex challenges that stop them from realising their potential. Our strengths lie in the relationships and bonds we forge. We never judge, are passionate about our positive approach to personal development and harness the truly transformational benefit of being outdoors, amongst nature, in our wonderful country.
Working in communities, in greenspaces and journeying through some of Scotland’s most wild places, we actively focus on an individual’s strengths, equipping them with essential life-skills, building confidence and motivation. We want no one left behind and everyone to succeed and to continue to do so throughout their lives. Over the next three years we aim to help 2,000 people. We need a Head of Fundraising to be part of an exciting journey that makes our vision a reality. We believe that with our partners we can beat the challenge of inequality in Scottish society.
The leadership role of Head of Fundraising is a key one for the organisation; you will lead a team of 8 and as a member of the Senior Leadership Team will report to the CEO. You will be responsible for building our strategic partnerships, enhancing our impact and working to deliver our ambitious fundraising strategy. We are looking for someone who works collaboratively, who is curious, insightful and cares about people and relationships, to develop opportunities which support us to do our best work.
To be considered for the role, you will have experience at a leadership level in business development, shaping and executing strategy, and senior relationship management. You will also have experience of leading and motivating a fundraising team and building and maintaining a network of funders and key contacts. Experience of dealing with policy and government would be advantageous. Fundraising and income generation across the public and private sectors is at the core of this role, and you will be responsible for maximising opportunities to secure and maintain all funding opportunities. We are looking for someone who shares our values and believes in the potential of people.
For more information on the organisation please visit: venturetrust.org.uk
For a confidential discussion about the role please contact Amelia Morgan, CEO on 0131 228 7700.
CoMoUK is a national shared mobility charity, short for Collaborative Mobility UK. We are for the public benefit of shared mobility, such as shared bike schemes and car clubs. We support the sustainable development of these to enable mobility lifestyles which present an alternative to private car ownership. We do this through advocacy, research and development, advice, accreditation.
The Scottish programme has a strategic focus on maximising the policy impacts of shared mobility to ensure benefits are achieved for people and places in Scotland. Together these solutions make for resilient, lower impact, fairer mobility that enhance modern lifestyles and places, while reducing the unwelcome environmental, social and health costs of motoring. The small team are working to raise awareness of shared transport, sharing impartial best practice advice and researching impacts.
CoMoUK are currently looking to recruit for the position of Scotland Director. This position will play a key role in the continued development of CoMoUK building from the 2019/20 Scotland work programme. The post holder will work closely with the Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive as well as being responsible for managing the four members of staff in Scotland.
The key responsibilities for the Scotland Director will include
Strategic objectives development
Influencing stakeholders, policy & partnership development
Programme development, funding and revenue generation
Business management of CoMoUK in Scotland
Staff management and development
Management & strategic development
This is a full time position, with the requirement of working, on average, 3 days a week from the Edinburgh office. Outside of this, remote working can be considered, and CoMoUK practices flexible working hours on request. The Director will also be expected to travel extensively throughout Scotland with occasional UK/international travel.
Top job! Head of Employer Support
- Full time
- £47,948 – £52,741
- Edinburgh or Glasgow
- Closing 26th August 2019
Do you have a strong track record in service delivery?
The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is the national membership organisation for Scotland’s voluntary sector. Our purpose is to support, promote and develop a confident and sustainable voluntary sector in Scotland, by delivering services, giving the sector a voice at a national level and promoting and supporting innovation and improvement.
We’re looking for an experienced service delivery manager with an excellent understanding of the voluntary sector to lead a cross-functional team to deliver modern, high quality, continually improving services to voluntary sector employers. The Head of Employer Support will identify improvements and explore synergies across all SCVO services, maximise income generation in line with our values and promote excellence in customer service.
This new role will have specific responsibility for the delivery and development of our payroll and employability services (currently Community Jobs Scotland) as well as our Goodmoves recruitment portal. If you have experience of successful service delivery in similar functions along with a good understanding of the role of digital infrastructure on delivering customer-centred services, find out more and apply now!
At Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland we’re recruiting up to five fantastic Trustees to lead the charity’s efforts to ensure there is No Life Half Lived in Scotland. Would you be interested in applying?
Applications open 12/8/19 and close 30/8/19. We would love to hear from you. Find out more and get your application pack at chss.org.uk/becomeatrustee
About Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland is the country’s largest charity offering care and support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions. Our network of stroke nurses, rehabilitation support workers, peer support volunteers and researchers help people across Scotland regain their confidence and rebuild their lives.
We have an ambitious strategy for the future. We plan to develop new services, increase our reach and significantly increase our income. You could join the team of ambitious and passionate Trustees to make our strategy happen.
Be part of a diverse Board full of new ideas
We are recruiting up to five positions and would particularly like to hear from people with one or more of the following areas of knowledge, skills & experience:
- Lived experience of our conditions
- Business & commercial development
- Health & safety
- Health & social care
- Fundraising
- Retail
- Legal
- Marketing & public relations
- Volunteer recruitment & support
We welcome applications from everyone. However, after a recent review, we would particularly welcome applications from:
- People with lived experience of our conditions
- Women
- People from Black & Minority Ethnic backgrounds
- People under fifty
- People with disabilities
Top job! Director of Finance & Operations
- Full time
- £45,000 – £55,000
- Edinburgh
- Closing 2nd September 2019
Scottish Book Trust, Scotland’s national charity transforming lives through reading and writing.
Do you want to play a leading business role in the Scottish charity transforming lives through reading and writing? We are seeking a highly competent professional with financial management experience.
Scottish Book Trust is a national charity that believes books, reading and writing have the power to change lives. A love of reading inspires creativity, improves employment opportunities, mental health and wellbeing and is one of the most effective ways to help break the poverty cycle.
Reporting to the Chief Executive and as a member of the senior management team, the Director of Finance & Operations leads on the strategic development and delivery of Scottish Book Trust’s financial management, business operations, risk management and corporate reporting.
Organisational Profile: Scottish Book Trust is a national charity changing lives through reading and writing. We champion the benefits of reading and writing for pleasure and work for a Scotland where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive through literacy.
“A better world - equal, democratic and just; through adult education the WEA challenges and inspires individuals, communities and society”
The WEA is a unique adult education provider that works with hundreds of organisations at local, regional and national levels in Scotland to meet individual and collective learning requirements. It is also a strong and effective campaigner on the important role of adult education in today’s society. In carrying out its roles, the WEA looks to develop an equal, democratic and just world, inspiring individuals, communities and society.
The adult education sector is going through unprecedented change and the WEA must change with it, demonstrating the value of our offer, why it is special and different and that the organisation is fit for purpose. These are big challenges for the WEA Scotland management team, trustees and governance, and we are delighted to have made good progress to date.
Working in close co-operation with the Chair of the WEA Scotland Board, fellow WEA Scotland Board Members and the Director for WEA Scotland, you will have a key part to play in representing the WEA and WEA Scotland with key stakeholders and as such we are looking for individuals with the personal credibility and gravitas to perform this role influentially. We want to hear from individuals who have a passion for education, an understanding and appreciation of the education and skills agenda, and an empathy with education’s ability to be transformative.
Through this recruitment process, WEA Scotland is trying to fill some gaps that have been identified in a recent skills audit of the WEA Scotland Board. We would therefore be particularly interested to hear from candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas: business development and income growth, recruiting and retaining members and volunteers, adult education.
The position is unremunerated, but the WEA will reimburse your expenses.
Venture Trust is an amazing personal development charity supporting people, aged 16 years and over who need urgent help to break free of the many complex challenges that stop them from realising their potential. Our strengths lie in the relationships and bonds we forge. We never judge, are passionate about our positive approach to personal development and harness the truly transformational benefit of being outdoors, amongst nature, in our wonderful country.
Working in communities, in greenspaces and journeying through some of Scotland’s most wild places, we actively focus on an individual’s strengths, equipping them with essential life-skills, building confidence and motivation. We want no one left behind and everyone to succeed and to continue to do so throughout their lives. Over the next three years we aim to help 2,000 people. We need a Head of Corporate Services to be part of an exciting journey that makes our vision a reality. We believe that with our partners we can beat the challenge of inequality in Scottish society.
The leadership role of Head of Corporate Services is a key one for the organisation; you will lead a team of 5 and as a member of the Senior Leadership Team will report to the CEO. You will be responsible for providing the financial and HR leadership across the organisation and advising on all aspects of charity and company legislation, governance and policy. We are looking for someone who works collaboratively, who is curious, insightful and cares about people and relationships, to drive impact and sustainability and support our people to maximise their contribution in achieving our goals.
To be considered for the role, you will have experience at a senior leadership level in financial accounting and reporting, including external statutory reporting and audit. You will also have experience of successfully leading and managing teams, and of successful project management and development. An appropriate professional qualification(s); knowledge and experience of HR systems, policy and practice; information management and data security would be advantageous. Developing and maintaining relationships, policies and processes which maximise our effectiveness is at the core of this role. We are looking for someone who shares our values and believes in the potential of people.
Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Part time or Flexible
- £43,000 – £50,000
- Edinburgh
- Closing 30th August 2019
The role of CEO of Quality Scotland is one that encompasses both a wide range of activities and also presents the opportunity to lead and be part of a strong, fantastic, highly skilled and passionate team. This role combines both the day to day operations of the organisation, providing direction and leadership to the team in the development and implementation of the organisation’s vision, mission, values and strategic aims; and also, a strong element of account management and delivery.
The Quality Scotland membership is at the heart of the organisation and as a team there is a very flat people structure in place which links with the organisational culture, where the EFQM Excellence Model is not only the main element of service delivery but also underpins the Quality Scotland way of doing things.
This role offers the opportunity to engage with all sectors across Scotland and also represent Quality Scotland on a global platform through the EFQM Partner Council.
There is a very strong well-established supportive culture across the organisation where everyone contributes and helps out when things need to be done.
Top job! Board Members
- Management Board
- Unpaid
- Meetings in central Glasgow and central Edinburgh
- Closing 22nd August 2019
JustRight Scotland is excited to announce that we are seeking to appoint at least three skilled and committed members of our Board of Trustees to help us to grow and develop.
Who are JustRight Scotland?
JustRight Scotland was established by an experienced group of human rights lawyers, working towards a new model of collaborative social justice. We help others use the law to achieve social change, and have already established successful projects advancing women’s rights, supporting migrants and assisting victims of trafficking.
Visit our website to discover more: justrightscotland.org.uk
The role of Trustee
You will help us shape the future of our innovative charity. This important role involves sharing responsibility for JRS’ governance and strategy and ensuring the charity is administered effectively and in accordance with law.
For more information visit: oscr.org.uk/guidance-and-forms/guidance-and-good-practice-for-charity-trustees.
This is a voluntary role, but has great scope for personal development. Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed.
Your skills and experience
Essential criteria: Demonstrable skills in strategic oversight, development and team working. Eligible to become a charity trustee under Charity law. PVG check required.
Desirable criteria: Background in any of the following, whether in the public, private or charity sector would be helpful contributions to a diverse Board: policy, strategy, communications, administration, finance, audit and risk, fundraising, and IT and digital strategy. Ability to understand basic accounts and finance or willingness to learn (training will be provided). Lived experience in any of our areas of work.
JRS is an organisation committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all.
Expected commitment
Number of position: At least 3
Term of appointment: 3 years, renewable
Location: Meetings in central Glasgow and central Edinburgh
Time commitment: Around 8 days per year comprising; attendance at meetings (weekday evenings and Saturdays), subject to the needs of the organisation, and reasonable email correspondence and preparation for meetings.
Are you a results-driven individual with experience of providing telephone advice work? Then join Shelter as a Helpline Adviser and help us deliver a professional advice service to our clients.
As well as a free telephone and digital helpline, which helps over 22,000 people each year, Shelter Scotland’s advice service consists of a number of projects and four core Integrated City Hubs. One such hub is in Glasgow, providing a range of services including money and debt advice, legal advocacy and representation.
About the role
You’ll be joining a team delivering a professional and impartial telephone, digital and email advice service to people experiencing housing problems. This will involve carrying out initial fact finding interviews to identify and agree clients’ needs and giving advice on all areas of housing and welfare benefits law. We’ll also rely on you to enter details onto a case management system accurately and punctually.
About you
To succeed, you’ll need experience of telephone advice work relating to housing law, welfare benefits, debt or similar with a strong client focus and excellent people skills. Good listening skills to get to the root of clients’ underlying needs are important too, as is a proactive, results-driven approach and the ability to contribute new ideas and approaches. Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications and case management systems is also essential.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter Scotland helps over half a million people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help.
An expert campaigner you are ready for a new challenge in a role that will develop your talents and have worldwide impact. That is exactly what we can offer you as a Campaign Manager with WWF Scotland. Our planet is amazing and we want you to help keep it that way!
As part of the team, we will look to you to build a movement for nature by collaborating with colleagues to inform and implement our strategy in Scotland. You will focus on leading advocacy and supporter engagement campaigns, currently covering climate, nature and food. This will involve engaging with our existing network of campaigners and activists, bringing on board new ones, and providing them with the tools and support they need to campaign with us. You will work with colleagues across the organisation to deliver compelling public campaigns to increase our impact and reach. From producing campaign messaging and creating bespoke communications to developing a network of campaigners and ensuring activities are integrated into UK plans you will play a key role in our ambitious strategy to halt the damage to the natural world and restore nature.
You must be experienced in developing and delivering effective campaigns to mobilise the public and influence decision makers. You will have experience in using digital and social media tools for engaging, mobilising and influencing key audiences, and be adept at using CRM software, online advocacy platforms, email builders and CMS.
Highly organised, you will be good at balancing multiple requirements and can deliver under pressure. You will have an eye for detail and exacting delivery standards coupled with excellent project management and communication skills.
A team player, you are adept at overcoming obstacles and can demonstrate an interest in the natural world, and WWF’s core mission too.
Knowledge of Scotland including its institutions, political structures, culture, stakeholders and environment would be an advantage.
We’re looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our busy team working in the centre of Edinburgh. Recent payroll experience, working knowledge of RTI, excellent customer service skills and the ability to work to strict deadlines are essential skills required for this role. Flexible working, defined contribution pension and other benefits available.
Assistant Support Worker (Maternity Cover)
- Full time
- £18,255
- The Pleasance Lifehouse - Edinburgh
- Closing 8th September 2019
One of the UK’s most inspiring and best known faith-based organisations, The Salvation Army, is looking for a passionate and dynamic Assistant Support Worker to join its team and work at The Pleasance, their Lifehouse in Edinburgh.
The Pleasance Lifehouse is a homeless accommodation situated in Edinburgh’s city centre. It is a progressive, forward thinking project that offers a wide range of support services to its service users. The centre is seeking a highly motivated, passionate and dynamic Assistant Support Worker.
As Assistant Support Worker you will assist with the delivery of support to homeless clients, ensuring policies and procedures, are understood and adhered to at all time. In addition you will:
- Work with clients as part of person centred support planning which includes providing assistance to access a range of meaningful activities either in-house or in the community to ensure successful client outcomes
- Work with clients as part of the Support Team assisting to ensure the needs and actions within person centred support/risk management plans are addressed in a timely, professional and appropriate manner
The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate motivation towards supporting vulnerable clients to achieve focused and positive life outcomes. They will be able to work within the ethos of The Salvation Army, and they will have good customer service and time management skills with ability to prioritise workload.
Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (Pro rata for part-time); a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan; an employee assistance programme
Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and a satisfactory Scottish Disclosure check
Due to the expansion of our successful outreach service, an opportunity has arisen for an Outreach Worker covering north Fife and Dundee, based in Dundee.
The outreach worker will provide a person-centred, innovative service to veterans with a vision impairment. The staff work with members of Scottish War Blinded to identify and support their individual needs and so increase and maintain their independence and enhance their quality of life. The post will involve considerable travel in order to visit our members in their own homes.
Applicants should be qualified to SVQ level 3 or above in health, social care, community work or rehabilitation in vision impairment. They will have excellent communication skills, have at least one year’s recent experience of working with older people, adults with a vision impairment, those with other disabilities, or service veterans in the community, and be committed to empowering people with a vision impairment to have choice and control over their lives.
The post is subject to PVG Scheme Record/Update, paid by Scottish War Blinded.
Community Fund Co-ordinator
- Full time
- £32,071
- Edinburgh but with regular travel around Eastern Central Scotland
- Closing 13th September 2019
We have an exciting opportunity for a well organised and motivated individual to join our Communities team, co-ordinating a portfolio of community benefit funds in central Scotland. Key responsibilities include supporting volunteer Advisory Panels, co-ordinating grant-making and other community fund activity, and engaging communities in maximising fund opportunities and impact.
Foundation Scotland enables and empowers communities to devise and implement their own strategies for local funds coming from a range of sources, notably onshore wind farms. We provide fund governance, grant administration and related services for a range of commercial and community-sector clients, combined with a commitment to community-led approaches to fund strategy and distribution.
If you have excellent communication skills, practical experience in grant-making, community facilitation and capacity building then we’re keen to hear from you.
The post will primarily cover parts of Central Scotland including parts of Fife, Perth & Kinross and the Scottish Borders (East). However, there is a requirement for flexibility to occasionally travel more widely in Scotland, including occasional overnight stays. The post is ideally based in our Edinburgh office, but location in Glasgow may be possible.
Foundation Scotland offers a range of staff benefits including Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, 2 days volunteering per year (pro-rata), flexible working options and a progressive pay system.
Scottish Women's Aid is the lead organisation in Scotland working towards ending domestic abuse and other forms of violence against women. We play a vital role in campaigning at national and international level and lobbying for effective responses to domestic abuse, including ensuring that women and children with experience of domestic abuse get the services they need when they need them.
Would you like to be part of supporting the delivery of a vital helpline service for people with experience of domestic abuse and forced marriage?
As a Call Handler you will provide confidential information and support to individuals and agencies who contact the Scotland’s Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline (SDAFMH).
With excellent communication skills and an understanding of domestic abuse, the post holder will need to be able to respond effectively and sensitively to calls from a wide range of people. You will have an understanding of the services available to support helpline callers, strong computer skills and demonstrate the ability to work on your own initiative.
Scotland’s Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline operates on a 24/7 basis. The post holder will be required to work a varying shift pattern on a rota that includes day, back and night shift.
Successful applicants will be subject to a PVG check, paid by SWA.
Recovery Coordinator- South East Recovery Service Edinburgh
- Full time
- £22,371 – £25,999
- Edinburgh
- Closing 6th September 2019
Service:South East Recovery Service - Edinburgh
Change Grow Live South East Edinburgh Recovery Service provides recovery focused psychosocial interventions to service users experiencing drug and alcohol related issues. We work within a hub model with partners who include NHS Lothian, CEC Social Work and other voluntary agencies to ensure individualised packages of care to enable service users to achieve their recovery goals.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team, providing the high-quality delivery of recovery focused interventions to service users in South East Edinburgh. The service will be delivered from our main base in Captains Road Neighbourhood Centre and on an outreach basis in a variety of venues across the locality. Support is provided in a one to one and groupwork setting.
The successful candidate will have an excellent understanding of drug and alcohol issues and experience of working within a related field. Also necessary is a commitment to multi-agency working, excellent communication skills, experience of working within an outcomes-focused approach and a practical approach to facilitating service user involvement.
Change Grow Live are committed to creating an inclusive environment, which celebrates difference and allows our staff and service users to flourish. We recruit the very best staff from a wide range of backgrounds, ensuring service users benefit from our diverse skills and expertise. We always work to the principles of fairness and equality of opportunity in all our recruitment processes.
We also expect an assertive approach to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults, and applicants to these posts will need to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to best safeguarding practice.
About us
Food for Life Scotland is an exciting and fast-growing programme that is working to make good food the easy choice for everyone. The programme supports Local Authorities across Scotland to get more local food on the table and serve fresh, healthy, and sustainable meals in their schools through the Food for Life Served Here award.
Our approach provides a framework for change, through food we are taking on the
big social issues: health, the economy and the environment.
Food for Life is a programme of Soil Association Scotland – find out more about who we are here soilassociation.org/our-work-in-scotland/good-food-for-all/the-food-for-life-scotland-programme
About the opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Food for Life Scotland team working to support local authorities across Scotland. Our work provides a framework for sustainable school meals and is connecting producers and caterers, putting more Scottish food on the table.
Your role
This role has a dual focus; monitoring & evaluation and database management & analysis for the Food for Life programme. The postholder will work closely with Food for Life Scotland staff and partners to ensure that regular and relevant monitoring and evaluation is in place in order to track the impact of the Food for Life programme against agreed targets and policy objectives.
The postholder will also be responsible for ensuring that Food for Life Scotland’s database is kept up to date, functional and that its contents supports programme implementation. As well as maintaining the database, the postholder will analyse the data to produce relevant reports or information to support the FFLS team in extending the reach and impact of Food for Life Served Here and the sourcing of Scottish produce for school meals.
About you
We’re looking for someone with experience in developing monitoring and evaluation systems and databases using MS office applications, as well as excellent working knowledge of SQL and PowerBI.
You will be highly motivated, with good attention to detail and able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.
You will have excellent quantitative analysis and data visualisation skills and the ability to problem-solve, collect and analyse data, draw evidence-based conclusions, and think innovatively.
You will have a very high level of computer and data literacy and good communication skills.
You must also fundamentally believe in the mission of Soil Association, and Soil Association’s Food for Life, and be proud to represent and be part of the FFL programmes.
Please follow this link below to read the full Job Description for the role.
Our employee benefits
Working with us you will have a range of financial and lifestyle benefits, including:
• 27 days annual holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• A defined contribution pension scheme
• Free membership of the Soil Association Charity
• Discounts on organic produce, farm visits
• Volunteer days to give back to the local community or support green initiatives
• Family friendly policies, flexible working and childcare vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
The Supporter Relations Team is a productive, fast paced environment focussed on providing the best possible experience for our supporters.
The main purpose of this role is to support a framework that ensures we deliver excellent customer service to our supporters from the beginning of their journey with Bloodwise. This role will take responsibility to help build lasting relationships through written and verbal communication with our supporters and ensure efficient administration of donations and maintaining an accurate database.
Reporting to the Senior Supporter Relations Manager, you will be experienced in delivering first class customer service and proficient in administrational tasks. The Supporter Relations Assistant will support all fundraising teams as well as the wider organisation and will play a key role to increase our income and reach. As a key, central point of contact for our external and internal audiences, there is a stronger need than ever to ensure that interactions are properly captured, managed and developed to maximise the lifetime value of every supporter.
Our teams work hard every day to make a true difference in the lives of those affected by blood cancer. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for agile working. All contributing to a strong work/life balance. We also have various learning opportunities to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Bloodwise.
Scottish Expedition Network Co-ordinator – Scotland
- Part time
- £19,500 pro-rata
- Edinburgh
- Closing 30th August 2019
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) is a world leading youth charity which gives all 14-24 year olds the chance to develop skills for life and work. We engage, inspire and empower over 300,000 young people a year across the UK and from every possible background.
The DofE Award is a game-changer. We know that perseverance and passion for long-term goals is linked to success in education, life and work. Our structured programme of volunteering, physical and skills based challenges inspire, guide and support young people to achieve.
We believe that anything is possible and the possibilities are endless. The positive effects of the DofE are proven and far-reaching. Communities are enriched with passionate and driven volunteers, businesses benefit from work-ready, competent recruits and young people are given the confidence to shine.
We are looking for a replacement Scottish Expedition Network Co-ordinator to join our Scotland Regional Office in Edinburgh.
The Scottish Expedition Network Co-ordinator will provide information, support and quality assurance relating to Expeditions within the 14 designated Expedition Areas in Scotland. The role is key to ensuring expeditions are well supported, meet the 20 conditions of a DofE expedition and finding volunteers to assess expeditions when required.
This role is also key in communicating local Expedition Area information and updates to the DofE network to protect the interests of the DofE.
Support and Development Worker (Community Mental Health and Well-being)
- Part time
- £23,891 pro-rata
- Stockbridge with some travel within North West Edinburgh
- Closing 28th August 2019
Our community mental health and wellbeing services support people in a variety of ways to live the life they want to live. Our approach is recovery focussed and works alongside people; drawing on their personal strengths and assets within their local communities.
We are looking for someone to develop and test new ways of working to meet local need in the Stockbridge area of Edinburgh, in order to develop strategies to improve mental health and wellbeing and reduce social isolation.
If you have experience in development work, supporting people with their mental health and wellbeing and are passionate about enabling people to fulfil their potential, we’d love to hear from you!
Foundation Scotland [FS] is part of a global network of 1,800 community foundations which encourage philanthropy and other independent funding and which strengthen voluntary and community sectors where they operate. A quality accredited, independent registered charity, FS is the only community foundation in Scotland. With a national role, we enable independent funding to improve the lives of individuals and communities.
Reporting to the Chief Finance and Operations Officer [CFOO], the role will
- Ensure that Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger, and Banking transactions are timeously and accurately processed.
- Carry out weekly payment runs for Grantees, Suppliers and Staff Expenses.
- Carry out reconciliations on bank accounts and review Sales and Purchase Ledger balances for accuracy.
- Undertake data imports from SalesForce into SunSystems and carry out related reconciliations.
- Support the CFOO in the production of timeous and accurate financial and statistical information for internal and external stakeholders.
- Adopt a continuous improvement approach and support the CFOO to streamline and automate processes.
- Adhere to the team Service Levels Agreement with stakeholders.
Working with
- Colleagues
- Suppliers
- Customers
- Grant Applicants [assisting with payment queries]
- Donors [assisting with donation queries]
- Banks
- External Audit
Support and Development Worker West Lothian Community Mental Health & Wellbeing
- Part time
- £23,819 pro-rata
- Bathgate, with travel throughout West Lothian
- Closing 26th August 2019
Support and Development Worker
West Lothian Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Service
We are seeking to recruit a Support and Development Worker to work as part of a small team to develop and deliver one to one and group mental health and wellbeing support for older people (55+) living in West Lothian.
The successful applicant will demonstrate a creative and innovative approach, working in partnership with others to support the mental health needs of those using the services.
If you have experience in both support and development work, promoting positive mental health and wellbeing and passionate about enabling individuals to fulfil their potential, we’d love to hear from you!
Support and Development Worker (Anxiety and Depression Peer Support)
- Part time
- £23,819 pro-rata
- Bathgate, with travel throughout West Lothian
- Closing 26th August 2019
Support and Development Worker
Anxiety and Depression Peer Support and Self- Management Service
We are seeking to recruit a Support and Development Worker to develop and facilitate mental health and wellbeing self- management groups within West Lothian. The post holder will also support and further develop peer support groups for those experiencing anxiety and depression, through the recruitment, training and ongoing support of peer volunteers.
The successful applicant will demonstrate a creative and innovative approach, working in partnership with others to support the mental health needs of those using the services.
If you have experience in both support and development work, promoting positive mental health and wellbeing and passionate about enabling individuals to fulfil their potential, we’d love to hear from you!
Arts & Business Scotland are looking for an experienced Programmes Co-ordinator to be based in our Edinburgh office. We are looking for a pro-active, dynamic individual with a sound knowledge of funding processes, events and marketing communications.
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Member Pioneer (Community)
- Part time
- Sessional
- Various locations across Scotland
- Closing 14th June 2020
We have live vacancies across various locations in Scotland. And they’ll be a steady flow of new vacancies released over the coming months. Please search for a job in your postcode by clicking apply, and if there’s not a job near you right now then remember to sign up for alerts and we’ll notify you when we have one in your community.
We’re looking for member pioneers to join Co-op, in communities across the country. In this unique role you’ll be focused on bringing people together to make a difference in your community. That means talking to Co-op members, colleagues in stores and funeral homes, and representatives of the many local causes we support. By building relationships with and connecting these people you’ll be the catalyst for new ideas, initiatives and projects that will make our communities better places to live.
We plan to have a member pioneer dedicated to each of our communities and you’ll be a part of this ambitious plan for a better future. Everything you do will contribute to our community plan, making sure we make the biggest impact possible across the UK by increasing community co-operation. It’s an opportunity to make a visible difference where you live, supported by an organisation with nearly 70,000 colleagues.
What you’ll do:
- develop an action plan to improve community wellbeing, aligned to key themes
- establish and run a local community forum, or make connections with one that already exists
- build a strong group of contacts locally, making use of social media platforms to help with listening to and getting involved in community conversation
- get activities off the ground and encourage lots of involvement from members in your community
- prioritise your time, making your hours count and focusing on opportunities to make the biggest difference
This role would suit someone who:
- has lots of enthusiasm with the ability to get things moving
- is interested in all things community focussed
- can inspire and motivate people through their communication style
- loves working with and connecting people
- can prioritise their time and remain focussed on a long term goal
- is confident using social media
- has good basic IT skills (ideally with experience using collaborative tools like the Google suite or Skype)
- is both committed and dedicated
- lives within or very close to the community you’ll support, detailed above
Why Co-op?
As a member pioneer you’ll have the chance to support local communities, making a visible difference by encouraging people to work together. As a Co-op colleague you’ll also receive a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits including:
- 24 days holiday (rising to 30 with service)
- discounts on all kinds of Co-op products and services
- a pension with up to 10% employer contributions
Building an inclusive work environment
We’re actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. But simply having a diverse workforce is not enough. We want to build an inclusive environment, where everyone can develop to their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of teams reflecting the communities they serve.
We can make adjustments to the interview process according to your needs. And we offer a flexible working environment so you can adjust your hours to suit your personal circumstances. You can find out more about Co-op people policies at coop.co.uk/peoplepolicies
As part of your application you’ll need to complete an online assessment. It will take you around 12 minutes to complete this test.
Communications and Engagement Officer
- Part time
- £29,752 pro-rata
- Shandwick Place, Edinburgh
- Closing 28th August 2019
We are seeking a Communications and Engagement Officer who will play a key role in the success of the development and implementation of a new Outreach and Support Project in Scotland for the Society of Jesus (Jesuits in Britain).
Are you a good communicator who is able to engage thoughtfully and sensitively with people? Are you experienced in writing and implementing marketing plans and developing partnerships? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
Supported Housing and Housing with Care Workers
- Full time or Part time
- £18,252 – £19,216
- Glasgow, Edinburgh, Galashiels, Girvan, Fife, Inverness, Stornoway and more
- Closing 20th April 2020
The Supported Housing Worker role requires assisting in the management of the development thus ensuring the tenants are able to enjoy an acceptable standard of living in an environment which is clean, safe and friendly. You will be responsible for overseeing the wellbeing of the tenants and for assisting them in maintaining their independence.
As housing care worker your role will involve working with our tenants to ensure they receive the support and personal care identified in their care plans. You will directly support tenants in their homes by providing individual advice, practical housing support assistance and personal care.
Both roles are to ensure that we are able to offer the best service to our tenants and make it possible for our tenants to continue enjoying as much independent living as they’re able.
As well as a competitive annual salary, our valued team also benefits from:
competitive hourly rates of £9.00 - £9.47 per hour;
guaranteed rota hours working between 7.30 am & 10pm
generous annual leave entitlement;
a choice of pension scheme with employer contributions;
flexible working policies;
access to extensive paid training and development opportunities; and
a supportive and inclusive culture.
We also have opportunities with our Trust Staff Agency - for employees who want to work across different locations, in various roles, with highly flexible hours to suit family commitments - it's a great opportunity with the same training and development that our other roles benefit from.
Previous experience working in social care or the housing sector would be an advantage but this is not always necessary. Our ideal candidate is someone with enthusiasm, a caring nature and willingness to learn as full training, support and ongoing development will be provided.