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Founded in 1996 Paths for All works in partnership with 30 national organisations who share their vision of Scotland being a walking nation where everyone has the opportunity to be active every day, creating a happier, healthier, and greener Scotland.
As Scotland is emerging from the Covid lock-down we firmly believe our mission to encourage and enable physical activity for everyone, at anytime and anywhere is deeply relevant with the wide-reaching benefits of active lifestyles for mental and physical health, and the value of shared activity in our social lives having become clear.
Reporting to Paths for All’s Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer will be responsible for the leadership and management of the operational and financial affairs of the charity and champion its vision for a happier, healthier Scotland where physical activity improves quality of life and wellbeing for all. Leading by example and ensuring Paths for All maintains its strong culture of openness, collaboration and partnership working you will maintain and enhance the organisation’s reputation, credibility and profile, re-affirming its position as a strong and recognised voice for the promotion of physical activity, active travel and fit for purpose environments in Scotland, directly influencing the development and delivery of national policy.
A proactive, solutions focused and visionary leader with experience of managing, motivating, and developing staff both individually and collectively and a proven track record in effectively managing resources and budgets to deliver long term financial sustainability and value for money. You will be an accomplished communicator with credibility when engaging with internal and external stakeholders coupled with the ability to create alliances and encourage collaboration with other organisations.
The successful candidate should also be able to demonstrate:
• Experience of leading both strategic and operational planning processes
• A good understanding of positive governance; ideally with direct experience of working with a voluntary board
• Strong political acuity coupled with knowledge of, or the ability to quickly gain an understanding of, the wider policy landscape within which Paths for All operates
• A good understanding of how advocacy can change public perception and influence change and policy agendas
As an organisation we have an important part to play in Scotland’s future. If you are excited by the opportunity, we offer and can identify and develop new opportunities to improve the wellbeing and quality of life for people in Scotland.
Top job! Resources & Procurement Manager
- Full time
- £42,978
- Office base in Stirling, but homeworking anticipated
- Closing 10th May 2021
Aberlour is Scotland’s largest, solely Scottish children’s charity with over 40 services across Scotland. We have a strong reputation for supporting some of Scotland’s most vulnerable children and young people to achieve positive outcomes, helping them to fulfil their potential.
We are seeking an experienced professional, initially for a 12-month contract, to lead on the provision of an effective, efficient and high quality property and facilities management service and deliver an effective corporate procurement function, ensuring all purchasing is compliant with legislation, follows best practice, and delivers optimum value for money.
Aberlour has ambitious plans for a sector leading environmental strategy, meanwhile we continue to open new properties as we expand services and explore potential economies of scale across the organisation or with other third sector organisations in shared services opportunities.
You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to effect change through collaboration, negotiation and problem solving. You will be educated to degree level within a relevant field such as property management, procurement, supply chain management, logistics or business administration. You will have demonstrable wide experience of managing both facilities and premises along with procurement and supply chains.
We have an office base in Stirling, but regular travel across Scotland to services may be required and therefore we are very flexible about homeworking.
Covid Community Memorials – Creative Project Officer
- Full time or Part time
- £24,000 – £26,000
- Stirling or home-based (some travel required throughout Scotland)
- Closing 19th May 2021
greenspace scotland is looking to recruit an experienced and creative Project Officer to support the development and delivery of this important national initiative working with artists, cultural organisations and communities to commemorate and reflect on Scotland's experiences during the pandemic.
The Covid Community Memorial programme was announced by the First Minister on 23 March 2021. Through the programme communities across Scotland will be supported by artists, artistic partnerships, creative practitioners and cultural organisations to develop projects that help them reflect on the impact of the pandemic – supporting remembrance and reflection, hope and healing.
greenspace scotland and local partners will commission artists to engage with community groups, faith groups and those hardest hit by the pandemic to shape ideas that benefit communities, reflect people’s experiences of the pandemic and commemorate those who have lost their lives to coronavirus.
The Covid Community Memorial projects, which could include commemorative gardens, memorials and artworks, are supported with £4.1 million provided by the Scottish Government and administered by greenspace scotland.
As Creative Project Officer you will support the Programme Manager to develop, manage and coordinate the national Covid Community Memorial programme. This will include working across all 32 Scottish local authority areas to support local organisations and partnerships to develop briefs to commission and manage artistic/creative practitioners to engage creatively with communities; and, managing at £3million fund to realise the projects and activities identified by these creative engagements.
The ideal candidate will have a track record of working in the arts, culture or creative industries, coupled with experience of participatory approaches where creative practitioners and communities work collaboratively. You will be a strong team player, with well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, and experience of project management and working in partnership.
Covid Community Memorials – Creative Programme Manager
- Full time or Part time
- £28,000 – £32,000
- Stirling or home-based (some travel required throughout Scotland)
- Closing 19th May 2021
greenspace scotland is looking to recruit an experienced and creative Programme Manager to lead the development and delivery of this important national initiative working with artists, cultural organisations and communities to commemorate and reflect on Scotland's experiences during the pandemic.
The Covid Community Memorial programme was announced by the First Minister on 23 March 2021. Through the programme communities across Scotland will be supported by artists, artistic partnerships, creative practitioners and cultural organisations to develop projects that help them reflect on the impact of the pandemic – supporting remembrance and reflection, hope and healing.
greenspace scotland and local partners will commission artists to engage with community groups, faith groups and those hardest hit by the pandemic to shape ideas that benefit communities, reflect people’s experiences of the pandemic and commemorate those who have lost their lives to coronavirus.
The Covid Community Memorial projects, which could include commemorative gardens, memorials and artworks, are supported with £4.1 million provided by the Scottish Government and administered by greenspace scotland.
As Creative Programme Manager you will lead on all aspects of developing, managing and coordinating the national Covid Community Memorial programme. This will include working across all 32 Scottish local authority areas to support local organisations and partnerships to develop briefs to commission and manage artistic/creative practitioners to engage creatively with communities; and, managing at £3million fund to realise the projects and activities identified by these creative engagements.
The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of working in the arts, culture or creative industries, coupled with experience of participatory approaches where creative practitioners and communities work collaboratively. You will be a strong team player, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and extensive experience of project and programme management, and coordinating partnership projects.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Charity Shop Manager to join our retail team. The shop is based in the beautiful town of Dunblane. You will be required to manage a team of volunteers to maximise the income raised through sales of donated goods. You will be required to form good relationships within the local community to acquire good quality stock donations, demonstrate fantastic customer service skills and be an ambassador for Mary’s meals.
The role is varied, busy and gives the opportunity to work with some amazing people. You will be pivotal for the success of the shop and with the help of our volunteers can make a real difference and support our mission. Our volunteers are empowered to take over most of the tasks within the shop, including running the shop in the manager’s absence.
You will have previous retail management experience, preferably in the charity sector and a proven track record in achieving agreed goals and setting high standards, a strong drive to achieve results and accountable for shop operation. You will have excellent communication skills, creativity, people skills to deliver excellent customer service, good standard of numeracy, literacy and IT skills and experience managing people.