Charity registered in Scotland SC026987
Facilitator
- Full time
- £28,000 – £35,000
- Staffin, Isle of Skye with some travel around Scotland. (On site)
- Closing 29th April 2024
At Columba 1400 we enable young people, especially from tough realities, and the key adults in their lives to lead lives of meaning, purpose, and contribution. Since 2000 we’ve helped more than 12,500 young people and adults transform their lives.
Through our bespoke values-based leadership experiences, we create a nurturing environment where participants can explore their strengths, build confidence, and embrace their unique talents.
Our founding principles of warmth of welcome, warmth of hospitality, and the sense of being on a shared journey guide everything we do.
Participants emerge from our academies with greater confidence, clarity about their goals, and a renewed sense of purpose, ready to make a positive difference.
Overall Purpose of Role
The purpose of this role is to facilitate the delivery of our Young People’s Leadership Academies and to be alongside participants as they realise their true potential.
The successful candidate will work in partnership with the Columban Team to ensure the highest standards of delivery are maintained throughout our leadership academies as well as supporting the information and data gathering to demonstrate our impact.
In this post you will help to provide a supportive, warm, and nurturing environment for young people, and key adults. Through your compassionate approach and values-based leadership, you will inspire and uplift young people, helping them to realise their inherent strengths and capabilities.
Partnership Facilitator
- Full time
- £26,250 – £31,500
- Central Belt with extensive travel throughout Scotland
- Closing 26th July 2023
Reports to:Delivery Manager: Young People Leadership Academy (Residential)
Overview of Columba 1400
At Columba 1400 we help young people and the adults around them to be the change they want to see in the world. We want every young person to find the greatness that is inside them and since 2000 we’ve helped over 10,000 young people and adults transform their lives. We work shoulder-to-shoulder with young people and the adults around them helping them explore their core values and unlock their inner strength so they can make a difference to their community and transform their sense of identity, their confidence and their ambition. We do this through our Leadership Academies – transformational and inspirational experiences that unlock values, create the conditions for change and uncovers a strength that stands the test of time. With a deep understanding of their own core values, young people unlock an inner strength that can never be shut down – no matter what tough realities life throws at them.
Overall Purpose of Role
To facilitate the delivery of Columba 1400’s Leadership Academies for Young People, to help participants realise their true potential. The role will support groups of young people taking part in the Young People’s Leadership Academy which focuses on helping young people who have been disproportionally impacted by COVID-19, to improve the education and life chances of children and young people in Scotland. This post will support young people to create the conditions for change, open up and become leaders within their families, schools and communities.
Responsibilities
- Support and lead the delivery of Columba 1400 Leadership Academies (Residential and Place Based) by helping facilitate sessions for Young People in schools across Scotland and at our Leadership Centre on the Isle of Skye.
- Work closely with Head of Partnerships and other Partnership Facilitators to ensure partners have the best possible experience when working with Columba 1400
- Develop and enhance Columba 1400 session content to ensure it is of the highest standard
- Effective communication with Development Team ensuring all information on partners is shared
- Helping prepare notes following consultations, sessions and meetings with participants and partners
- Giving the highest standards of attention to ensure our participants feel supported and confident to participate
- Communication with other members of the Facilitation Team with all relevant information for each stage of the Leadership Academy
- Partnership Facilitators are expected to be available to travel to the Isle of Skye approximately 8 times a year to deliver the residential element of our work (which takes place over 5 days).
- Supporting monitoring and evaluation of impact and outcomes for organisational learning, partners and funders
- Liaise and attend meetings with other Columba 1400 functional areas necessary to perform duties and to enhance business and organisational developments
- Adhere to all organisational policies and health and safety requirements
- Attend training and increase professional knowledge and skills necessary to the effective performance of the role
Person Specification
Awareness
- Experience of working with young people who have experienced significant challenges
- Knowledge of issues facing young people and their parents/families.
- Knowledge of social media and communications
- Full driving licence
Focus
- Non-judgemental – focus on the potential not the past
- Inspiring – lead by example
- Empowering – enable positive change
Creativity
- Ability to make decisions and problem solve
- Innovative in approaching different challenges
Integrity
- Ability to network and build relationships
- Effort - Self-motivated to innovate and show initiative
- Committed to professional development
- Approachable – open minded and value diversity
- IT literate and highly organised and attention to detail
Perseverance
- Passionate – absolutely committed to supporting young people and the key adults in their lives.
- Flexibility to work evenings and attend residential courses as required
- Challenge – enjoys engaging in difficult tasks and does not shy away from problems
Service
- Excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively both verbal and non-verbal to a wide variety of audiences
- Able to work well in a team and on own initiative
- Facilitation skills
- Excellent communication skills, in particular with young people and the adults around them.
The organisation reserves the right to vary duties and responsibilities at any time and from time to time according to the needs of the organisation’s business. March 2023
Top job! Head of Finance and HR
- Part time
- Circa £50,000 pro-rata
- Virtual role – anywhere in Scotland
- Closing 5th May 2023
Overview of Columba 1400
Columba 1400 is a charity and social enterprise based in Scotland and founded by Norman Drummond. We help young people discover their potential either by working directly with them or by working with the key adults in their lives.
Motivated by his work with young people from tough realities, Norman wanted to give them the time and space to develop their true potential for leadership and good citizenship.
Consequently, he founded Columba 1400 and in 1997 he worked with the community on Skye to create our leadership centre in Staffin. This is a space where young people can explore their values together, discuss and practice leadership, and take their learning back into their communities.
Since then, more than 12,000 young people and their key adults have taken part in our values-based leadership academies, which have often proved to be an important turning point in their lives.
More than 20 years since the first young person stepped through our doors, we have extended our scope to reach young people in the community, head teachers, senior leaders, parents, student teachers and to engage with services and people across whole local authorities.
Our values of Awareness, Focus, Creativity, Integrity, Perseverance and Service underpin all our leadership academies and provide a framework for young people to discover their true potential in life, education, work and community.
For more information, please visit columba1400.com
The role
We are looking for a talented, creative, and experienced Head of Finance and HR who will also be part of our Leadership Team. This role will lead the finance function and interpret data that will help to inform key decision making that ensures we can continue to adapt our vital work and reach more young people and the key adults in their lives.
There will be a focus on creative ways to drive efficiencies. The successful candidate will also be imaginative in their general approach and be committed to innovation.
The Head of Finance and HR has responsibility to develop and maintain relationships, policies and processes which are in the best interests of Columba 1400 and to maximise effectiveness to realise all strategic goals. Key responsibilities include:
- Work collaboratively with the CEO and Leadership Team to shape future organisational strategy and plans which drive impact and sustainability over time.
- Work with the CEO, providing governance advice and general support to the Board of Directors including attending board meetings and audit committee meetings as required.
- Lead on financial administration and performance, people strategy and HR management.
- Produce timely and accurate financial information and reports (management accounts, cashflow forecast and reserves tracking) to inform ongoing management of service delivery.
- Maintain financial strategy based on full cost recovery to support the strategic plan with quarterly operational forecasts to reflect ongoing and planned activity.
- Work with budget holders to prepare and monitor annual departmental forecasts.
- Ensure a robust control framework for finance which continues to build on best practice, continually improving systems to meet evolving organisational needs and technological opportunity.
- Comply with all statutory financial and charitable requirements.
- Maintain an appropriate level of understanding of legislation and legislative changes and provide guidance to colleagues as appropriate.
- Facilitate financial awareness and management by colleagues.
- Lead, coach and motivate one direct report to deliver a high-quality service for and with colleagues, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
- Maintain and develop key relations with internal and external stakeholders including the external auditors and suppliers.
- Provide financial and organisational information for funding applications and tenders.
- Prepare VAT returns and oversee gift aid claims.
- Oversee payroll services.
- Comply with all policies and procedures.
- Ensure the charity has a sufficiently robust risk framework and work with the Chief Operations Officer to maintain the risk register.
The role will be 100% virtual, however there will be occasional travel which will be agreed in advance to meet with the Leadership Team, Board and for Governance meetings. There is the expectation to travel to Skye at least twice a year – once for team time and for the June Trustees’ Meeting and the Annual General Meeting.
Key experience, knowledge, and skills
- Relevant experience of successfully leading and managing members of staff and encouraging a culture of continuous improvement and individual and team development.
- Excellent track record in financial reporting and forecasting including preparation and analysis of monthly management accounts and the preparation and monitoring of annual budgets/forecasts and long-term financial plans.
- Ensure the organisation's effective management of its resources to meet the organisational strategy and to support where required with fundraising and budgets.
- Direct experience of presenting financial information to both financial and non-financial audiences, coupled with the ability to ‘talk finance’ in a language that the organisation understands.
- Demonstrable track record in establishing and developing strategic partnerships with external organisations including statutory and charity/voluntary sectors.
- Experience in successful project development and management and excellent organisational and planning skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent understanding of financial governance and risk.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Previous experience of continuous improvement and developing robust financial controls, systems, and procedures.
Personal Attributes
- Commitment to the Columba 1400 mission and values with a desire to make a positive difference to young people and the key adults in their lives.
- Empathic and motivational leader who strives to get the best from their team.
- Ability to lead on multiple projects simultaneously and achieve timely results.
- Creative and committed to learning, forward looking and solution focused.
- Strong communicator with the ability to build strong, impactful relationships with all stakeholders.
- Strategic with the ability to see the bigger picture as well as having the desire to roll up your sleeves when required.
The organisation reserves the right to vary duties and responsibilities at any time and from time to time according to the needs of the organisation.
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Place Based Facilitator
- Full time
- £22,500
- Central Belt with extensive travel around Scotland
- Closing 10th March 2023
Overview of Columba 1400
At Columba 1400 we help young people and the adults around them to be the change they want to see in the world. We want every young person to find the greatness that is inside them and since 2000 we’ve helped over 10,000 young people and adults transform their lives. We work shoulder-to-shoulder with young people and the adults around them helping them explore their core values and unlock their inner strength so they can make a difference to their community and transform their sense of identity, their confidence and their ambition. We do this through our Leadership Academies – transformational and inspirational experiences that unlock values, create the conditions for change and uncovers a strength that stands the test of time. With a deep understanding of their own core values, young people unlock an inner strength that can never be shut down – no matter what tough realities life throws at them.
Overall Purpose of Role
After a period of growth and innovation, Columba 1400 is now working with young people online and in their communities. The purpose of this role is to lead and develop our fledging Place Based Leadership Academies to help our participants realise their true potential. The successful candidate will work in partnership with their team members to ensure highest standards of delivery are maintained throughout our Leadership Academies and to help support the capture of information on all aspects of Columba 1400’s work.
Young Person Consultant (voluntary board appointment)
- Management Board
- Unpaid
- Scotland
- Closing 7th October 2022
Overview of Columba 1400
At Columba 1400 we help young people and the adults around them to be the change they want to see in the world. We want every young person to find the greatness that is inside them and since 2000 we’ve helped over 10,000 young people and adults transform their lives. We work shoulder-to-shoulder with young people and the adults around them helping them explore their core values and unlock their inner strength so they can make a difference to their community and transform their sense of identity, their confidence and their ambition. We do this through our Leadership Academies – transformational and inspirational experiences that unlock values, create the conditions for change and uncovers a strength that stands the test of time. With a deep understanding of their own core values, young people unlock an inner strength that can never be shut down – no matter what tough realities life throws at them.
Overall Purpose of Role
Columba 1400 is looking for two young people aged 16-30 to join our Board as Young Person Consultants to shape and drive the future of the organisation. Columba 1400 is embarking on a significant growth period across all areas of our work and these roles are essential to ensure that young people’s views are at the heart our governance. The roles will champion the voice of young people and challenge their fellow Trustees and Columba 1400’s Leadership Team to continue to focus on helping young people discover their true potential.
As a member of Columba 1400’s Board of Trustees the role will include participating in Board Meetings, Chair the soon to be created Participation Committee and, sit on another committee of choice, such as the Audit, Quality or Renumeration Committees. The term for these posts will be for three years after which new young people will be appointed.
Top job! Head of Place Based Partnerships
- Full time
- Circa £50,000
- Edinburgh & Home working with travel
- Closing 29th June 2022
Overview of Columba 1400
At Columba 1400, we challenge, motivate and inspire young people – and the adults around them – to find and release the greatness that already lies within them all. Since 2000, we have facilitated hundreds of sessions that have led to over 10,000 young people and adults exploring and affirming their core values. We do so through our Values Based Leadership Academies – transformational experiences that elicit their inner greatness and create the conditions for personal change, leading to an ambition and commitment to make a difference in their own communities.
Overall Purpose of Role
Our mission is to create life-changing experiences for young people and the adults around them. We’re determined to support our communities to enable more equality and to create places where everyone, whatever their background, has the opportunity to reach their potential and enjoy a good quality of life.
Our place-based partnerships are What Matters To You (WM2U) in East Ayrshire and Dundee City and Family Wellbeing Partnership (FWP) in Clackmannanshire. The Head of Placed Based Partnership’s role is responsible for supporting these partnerships to achieve their strategic objectives as a key member of the partnership management and delivery team.
These partnerships aim to ensure that all families receive the right support and help at the right time within their own communities. This gives the families the support they need for their overall wellbeing and capabilities so they can flourish.
Reports to: Head of Innovation - Interim CEO
Overview of Columba 1400
At Columba 1400 we help young people and the adults around them to be the change they want to see in the world. We want every young person to find the greatness that is inside them and since 2000 we’ve helped over 10,000 young people and adults transform their lives. We work shoulder-to-shoulder with young people and the adults around them helping them explore their core values and unlock their inner strength so they can make a difference to their community and transform their sense of identity, their confidence and their ambition. We do this through our Leadership Academies – transformational and inspirational experiences that unlock values, create the conditions for change and uncovers a strength that stands the test of time. With a deep understanding of their own core values, young people unlock an inner strength that can never be shut down – no matter what tough realities life throws at them.
Overall Purpose of Role
A Columba 1400 Facilitator is a key and pivotal role within the organisation. They contribute to the facilitation of the residential element of our Young People’s Leadership Academy (YPLA) to ensure that our young people have the most transformational and impactful experience when working with Columba 1400. The role will lead the delivery of Columba 1400’s YPLA by offering excellent facilitation and support throughout a participant’s residential element. This will support Columba 1400’s core purpose of enabling young people and the key adults in their lives to discover their true potential. The role will support groups of young people taking part in the Scottish Mentoring and Leadership Programme - aimed at helping young people recover from the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The project focuses on helping young people who have been disproportionally impacted by COVID-19, to improve the education and life chances of children and young people in Scotland.
Top job! Partnership Coordinator
- Full time
- £40,000
- Edinburgh, with some travel
- Closing 23rd March 2022
At Columba 1400 we help young people and the adults around them to be the change they want to see in the world. We want every young person to find the greatness that is inside them and since 2000 we’ve helped over 10,000 young people and adults transform their lives. We work shoulder-to-shoulder with young people and the adults around them helping them explore their core values and unlock their inner strength so they can make a difference to their community and transform their sense of identity, their confidence and their ambition. We do this through our Leadership Academies – transformational and inspirational experiences that unlock values, create the conditions for change and uncovers a strength that stands the test of time. With a deep understanding of their own core values, young people unlock an inner strength that can never be shut down – no matter what tough realities life throws at them.
Overall Purpose of Role
We believe that to help create the best conditions for change, we need to create the best experience for young people and the adults around them. This means everything we do is about quality, including our business operations, ensuring high quality at all times and providing excellent support through efficient business management, scheduling, office management, administration, monitoring and evaluation.
Responsibilities
- Quality management - Overseeing business operating procedures that provide the best experience for young people and the adults in their lives
- Scheduling of sessions for Columba 1400’s facilitation team based in Edinburgh/Central Belt.
- Diary management of Head of Communities and Head of Innovation
- Booking travel, accommodation and venues to support the delivery of our Leadership Academies
- Liaising with contacts within partner organisations as well as adult participants to arrange meetings, sessions and consent forms as required
- Administration support for Edinburgh based team including support with formatting and production of documents.
- Office management to include arranging catering for meetings as required, ordering/ purchasing office supplies and liaising with building management.
- Minute Taking for meetings as required
- Support our Monitoring and Evaluation framework to ensure all data and evidence is captured and stored.
- Updating records on our database for events and sessions.
- Overseeing the preparation of information packs and other materials required for the delivery of our Leadership Academies for young people and the key adults in the lives
- Supporting the development of Columba 1400’s Alumni Network through events and communication
- Purchasing equipment for programmes
- Management of volunteers as required
- Coordination and scheduling of CPD requirements for team members
- Liaise and attend meetings with team members to perform duties and to enhance business and organisational development
- Adhere to all organisational policies and health and safety requirements
- Attend training and increase professional knowledge and skills necessary for the effective performance of the role
Top job! Partnership Manager
- Full time
- £35,000 – £40,000
- Home based with extensive travel around Scotland
- Closing 18th March 2022
Overview of Columba 1400
At Columba 1400 we help young people and the adults around them to be the change they want to see in the world. We want every young person to find the greatness that is inside them and since 2000 we’ve helped over 10,000 young people and adults transform their lives. We work shoulder-to-shoulder with young people and the adults around them helping them explore their core values and unlock their inner strength so they can make a difference to their community and transform their sense of identity, their confidence and their ambition. We do this through our Leadership Academies – transformational and inspirational experiences that unlock values, create the conditions for change and uncovers a strength that stands the test of time. With a deep understanding of their own core values, young people unlock an inner strength that can never be shut down – no matter what tough realities life throws at them.
Overall Purpose of the Role
The newly created Partnership Manager role will have responsibility for leading Columba 1400’s work with the Scottish Mentoring and Leadership Programme which will support young people to create the conditions for change, open up and become leaders within their families, schools and communities. The successful candidate will manage relationships with our various partners across Scotland to make sure Columba 1400’s work has the most positive and long lasting impact for young people across Scotland. The role will involve leading a small team of professionals who are committed to ensuring young people realise their full potential.
Overview of Columba 1400
At Columba 1400 we help young people and the adults around them to be the change they want to see in the world. We want every young person to find the greatness that is inside them and since 2000 we’ve helped over 10,000 young people and adults transform their lives. We work shoulder-to-shoulder with young people and the adults around them helping them explore their core values and unlock their inner strength so they can make a difference to their community and transform their sense of identity, their confidence and their ambition. We do this through our Leadership Academies – transformational and inspirational experiences that unlock values, create the conditions for change and uncovers a strength that stands the test of time. With a deep understanding of their own core values, young people unlock an inner strength that can never be shut down – no matter what tough realities life throws at them.
Overall Purpose of Role
A Columba 1400 Senior Facilitator is a key and pivotal role within the organisation. They are responsible for the residential element of our Young People’s Leadership Academy (YPLA) to ensure that our young people have the most transformational and impactful experience when working with Columba 1400. The role will lead the delivery of Columba 1400’s YPLA by offering excellent facilitation and support throughout a participant’s residential element. This will support Columba 1400’s core purpose of enabling young people and the key adults in their lives to discover their true potential. The role will support groups of young people taking part in the Scottish Mentoring and Leadership Programme - aimed at helping young people recover from the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The project focuses on helping young people who have been disproportionally impacted by COVID-19, to improve the education and life chances of children and young people in Scotland.
Communications Manager
- Part time
- £40,000 pro-rata
- Work from home with occasional travel around Scotland
- Closing 11th February 2022
Overview of Columba 1400
At Columba 1400 we help young people and the adults around them to be the change they want to see in the world. We want every young person to find the greatness that is inside them and since 2000 we’ve helped over 10,000 young people and adults transform their lives. We work shoulder-to-shoulder with young people and the adults around them helping them explore their core values and unlock their inner strength so they can make a difference to their community and transform their sense of identity, their confidence and their ambition. We do this through our Leadership Academies – transformational and inspirational experiences that unlock values, create the conditions for change and uncovers a strength that stands the test of time. With a deep understanding of their own core values, young people unlock an inner strength that can never be shut down – no matter what tough realities life throws at them.
Overall Purpose of Role
We want people to understand what we do and why we do it. We want young people and the adults around them to feel a warm welcome and a sense of a shared journey through all of our communication. This role will help connect our community, welcome people we have yet to meet and tell the great stories of young people and the adults around them who are leading change. We are looking for someone who lives and breathes their values and is highly experienced and skilled in communications, digital technology and media. You will be a team player, a connector, someone who can work with young people and adults to co-design content and tell stories of transformational change.
A Role Profile is available for download below.
Data and Impact Lead
- Part time
- £40,000 pro-rata
- Work from home with occasional travel around Scotland
- Closing 11th February 2022
Overview of Columba 1400
At Columba 1400 we help young people and the adults around them to be the change they want to see in the world. We want every young person to find the greatness that is inside them and since 2000 we’ve helped over 10,000 young people and adults transform their lives. We work shoulder-to-shoulder with young people and the adults around them helping them explore their core values and unlock their inner strength so they can make a difference to their community and transform their sense of identity, their confidence and their ambition. We do this through our Leadership Academies – transformational and inspirational experiences that unlock values, create the conditions for change and uncovers a strength that stands the test of time. With a deep understanding of their own core values, young people unlock an inner strength that can never be shut down – no matter what tough realities life throws at them.
Overall Purpose of the Role
At Columba 1400 we want to be the best we can be as we work alongside young people and the adults in their lives. We want to know the impact we are having and we want to listen and to improve. We want to share the many ways young people and the adults around them are "being the change" in their own lives and communities. We have created a new role that will lead on the evaluation of Columba 1400’s impact on the lives of young people across Scotland and the adults around them. This role will deliver high quality evaluation data alongside qualitative evidence across a broad spectrum of Columba 1400’s work, including Leadership Academies for Young People, Head Teachers, Teachers, Parents, and Professionals within Children and Families Services. The role holder will have remit for ensuring the quality of evidence produced is of the highest standard and will contribute to continuous learning and improvement of Columba 1400’s work.
A Role Profile n is available for download below.
Finance Assistant
- Part time
- £25,000 – £29,000 pro-rata
- Home based with occasional travel throughout Scotland
- Closing 14th February 2022
At Columba 1400 we help young people and the adults around them to be the change they want to see in the world. We want every young person to find the greatness that is inside them and since 2000 we’ve helped over 10,000 young people and adults transform their lives. We work shoulder-to-shoulder with young people and the adults around them helping them explore their core values and unlock their inner strength so they can make a difference to their community and transform their sense of identity, their confidence and their ambition. We do this through our Leadership Academies – transformational and inspirational experiences that unlock values, create the conditions for change and uncovers a strength that stands the test of time. With a deep understanding of their own core values, young people unlock an inner strength that can never be shut down – no matter what tough realities life throws at them.
We are seeking a Finance Assistant to undertake the day to day finances of the Organisation and provide an effective and efficient finance function.
Young People’s Community Facilitator
- Full time
- £22,500 – £25,000
- Central Belt with extensive travel
- Closing 26th November 2021
At Columba 1400 we help young people and the adults around them to be the change they want to see in the world. We want every young person to find the greatness that is inside them and since 2000 we’ve helped over 10,000 young people and adults transform their lives. We work shoulder-to-shoulder with young people and the adults around them helping them explore their core values and unlock their inner strength so they can make a difference to their community and transform their sense of identity, their confidence and their ambition. We do this through our Leadership Academies – transformational and inspirational experiences that unlock values, create the conditions for change and uncovers a strength that stands the test of time. With a deep understanding of their own core values, young people unlock an inner strength that can never be shut down – no matter what tough realities life throws at them.
After a period of growth and innovation, Columba 1400 is now working with young people online and in their communities. The purpose of this role is to lead and develop our recently-developed Community Leadership Academies to help our participants realise their true potential. The successful candidate will work in partnership with their team members to ensure highest standards of delivery are maintained throughout Leadership Academies and to help support the capture of information on all aspects of Columba 1400’s work.
Partnership Facilitator (2 posts)
- Full time
- £25,000 – £28,000
- Central Belt with extensive travel
- Closing 26th November 2021
At Columba 1400 we help young people and the adults around them to be the change they want to see in the world. We want every young person to find the greatness that is inside them and since 2000 we’ve helped over 10,000 young people and adults transform their lives. We work shoulder-to-shoulder with young people and the adults around them helping them explore their core values and unlock their inner strength so they can make a difference to their community and transform their sense of identity, their confidence and their ambition. We do this through our Leadership Academies – transformational and inspirational experiences that unlock values, create the conditions for change and uncovers a strength that stands the test of time. With a deep understanding of their own core values, young people unlock an inner strength that can never be shut down – no matter what tough realities life throws at them.
To facilitate the delivery of Columba 1400’s Leadership Academies for Young People, to help participants realise their true potential. The role will support groups of young people taking part in the Scottish Mentoring and Leadership Programme which focuses on helping young people who have been disproportionally impacted by COVID-19, to improve the education and life chances of children and young people in Scotland. This post will support young people to create the conditions for change, open up and become leaders within their families, schools and communities.
Columba 1400 is a charity and social enterprise based in Scotland. At Columba 1400 we help young people and the adults around them to be the change they want to see in the world. We want every young person to find the greatness that is inside them and since 2000 we’ve helped over 10,000 young people and adults transform their lives.
This role will involve leading and supporting the delivery of Columba 1400’s Leadership Academies for Young People offering excellent facilitation throughout a participant’s residential element. This will support Columba 1400’s core purpose of enabling young people and the key adults in their lives to discover their true potential. The role will support groups of young people taking part in the Scottish Mentoring and Leadership Programme - aimed at helping young people recover from the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Columba 1400 are delighted to be expanding our reach and impact with families as part of the What Matters to You? partnership with BBC Children in Need and The Hunter Foundation.
This new and exciting role will be employed by Columba 1400 and will operate within a wider partnership approach. This role has been developed to build on the success of the partnership so far and will work collaboratively with parents and professionals to create opportunities for meaningful and lasting change.
A full job description is attached below.
Community Facilitator
- Full time
- £22,500 – £25,000
- Based Central Belt, with extensive travel across Scotland
- Closing 11th June 2021
Columba 1400 is a charity and social enterprise based in Scotland. The purpose of the organisation is to help young people discover their potential, either by working directly with them or by working with the key adults in the lives. This new role will support the delivery of Columba 1400’s Leadership Academies for Young People, and their Parents and Families, to help participants realise their true potential. Duties will include supporting and facilitating sessions, liaising with participants and partners and helping gather and capture information on all aspects of Columba 1400’s work. To secure this post you will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills as well as good knowledge of issues facing young people. Ideally you will have experience of working with hard to reach groups and be looking to take the next step in your career within a dynamic and innovative charitable organisation.
To find out more about the role, please download the Job Description below.