As a Bike for Good work colleague, you will be part of our vision for a healthy and inclusive environment where everyone in the community benefits from more people cycling.
Responsible for the coordination and delivery of a week-long Build Your Own Bike course teaching community members how to build and maintain a bike, as well as volunteer bike refurbishment sessions, bike maintenance classes Fix Your Own Bike sessions.
Central to the role is the successful setup and ongoing coordination of community partners, staff, volunteers and participants. The position also involves supporting participants to engage in our wider Volunteering Programme.
Chair of the Board of Trustees
The Pyramid seeks an experienced and committed Chair to work with the Board and Chief Officer to steer strategy and development, whilst ensuring the long-term future of The Pyramid at Anderston.
Candidates must have previous board/governance experience, strong communication and committee skills, knowledge of the third sector, and the ability to effectively manage the Board.
It is an exciting time to join us and contribute to the community we serve. This is a significant and demanding role, which we hope will also be enjoyable and rewarding. The role is voluntary, we reimburse reasonable expenses, such as travel and childcare costs.
More information is on our website thepyramid.scot/join-us/work-with-us
Full details can be found here thepyramid.scot/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Chair-Recruitment-2024-3.pdf.
If you’re interested and want to find out more, please contact ailsa@thepyramid.scot
Trustees
The Pyramid invites people with skills and/or experience to apply to join our Board. We are particularly interested in those with prior Board/Governance experience, and/or professional experience, ideally with knowledge of the third sector in Scotland. We provide induction, training and support. The roles are voluntary and we reimburse expenses, such as travel and childcare costs.
If you’re interested, please contact ailsa@thepyramid.scot
Glasgow ESOL Forum is currently recruiting for tutors to join our sessional tutor bank and to teach ESOL classes face to face, using a blended approach or in person. We are looking for tutors who are CELTA or Trinity TESOL qualified, preferably with at least two years teaching experience.
Please note most classes take place during the day on week days.
Essential: CELTA or Trinity Cert TESOL
Desirable: Experience teaching SQA accredited courses, delivering ESOL online and/or in the community and/or other mixed-level classes.
Planning Aid Scotland is a Company Limited by Guarantee and a Charity, registered in Scotland. It is defined by its Memorandum and Articles of Association.
We are a charity and social enterprise that helps people to navigate the planning system. We support a planning system that is inclusive, positive and innovative, where individuals and communities have the opportunity to shape the future of their place in an impartial, open and inclusive way. Through our facilitation-based approach, we help people participate in the planning system to help ensure that all voices are heard.
We currently have eleven board members and are looking to recruit a new board member to assume the role
of Treasurer.
Board members are expected to take part in quarterly board meetings, these take place for a duration of around two hours, usually in the early evening. Board meetings are hybrid, with the meeting taking place in the office for those who can attend in-person, with the ability to join online for those unable to attend in-person.
The Board focuses on strategic direction and vision rather than organisational management and service delivery. In achieving this, the Board’s key consideration is how to implement the organisation’s charitable aims and objectives and Strategy.
CJS are recruiting for an experienced Data Analyst. We are seeking a committed individual able to collate, analyse and interpret data and information in a manner which supports us to be data driven and evidence led in all our decision-making and improvement activity.
We believe that smart justice based on the best evidence of what works will prevent offending, repair lives and improve communities. We want Scotland to be the safest country in the world. You will work in a small team supporting the wider CJS teams. We are looking for a candidate that can build relationships, gather and collate data and identify patterns and trends.
We are a valued based organisation and know from experience if you enjoy the role and feel listened to and valued, you will feel fulfilled and productive in your role. We are an extraordinary team of driven, passionate individuals who work and support each other to deliver really high quality work. We learn from each other and promote continuous improvement in what we do. You will meet great people and you will be inspired by the work that goes on across Scotland and beyond.
Whiteinch and Scotstoun Housing Association are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a passion for community engagement to join the staff team.
The successful candidate will be based in the Housing Management and Community Services Team and will lead on the development, implementation and revision of new and existing policies and procedures connected to community services. They will provide the vital link between the Housing and Community Services Team, external agencies, tenants and customers.
The ideal candidate will have experience of working within housing management, community services or tenant participation. They will be a highly motivated team player who is instinctively customer focused with a ‘solutions first’ attitude; ensuring our customers’ experience of our service remains positive.
The organisation operates a hybrid working model which will offer the opportunity of both working from the office and working from home. Further information will be provided as part of the interview process.
In addition to salary, the Association offers a generous benefits package including a Defined Contribution Pension Scheme.
Please note this post is subject to a Basic Disclosure check.
We are a vibrant social enterprise working to reduce loneliness and isolation. Our aim is for older people to thrive in later life. Working with our dedicated volunteers we provide the befriending support that older people desire to help live happy, healthy lives. We work to empower older people to stay connected with their communities, alleviating loneliness, improving health and wellbeing and making communities stronger through volunteering. Do view our 90 second film, vimeo.com/648991073, filmed to celebrate our Social Enterprise Scotland ‘Prove It’ award for social impact reporting, to hear what our service users say about our organisation.
As our Operations Manager, you will perform a vital function in developing, directing and supporting a team to deliver our 1-2-1 and group befriending services across Glasgow. Your focus on developing and enhancing our current work will play a key role in transforming the lives of individuals and leaving lasting legacies. You will have a key role in supporting the long-term sustainability of the organisation through success in funding applications combined with fundraising activities and events.
With an impressive track record your strong people and project management skills combined with a ‘let’s make it happen’ mindset are key to success in this role. Flexibility is essential and occasional evening and weekend working could be necessary.
Our job description and person specification will give you much more information on the role and the fantastic individual we are seeking. If you are looking for further information or an informal chat about the role please contact audrey@befriend.org.uk
Do you have experience supporting and advising refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants? Do you have experience providing advice or casework support?
Govan Community Project is recruiting a caseworker for our Advice & Advocacy Team. You will work as part of the advice and advocacy team to provide person-centred advice and casework support to our community members who are facing a range of complex and crisis situations.
Our ideal candidate will have experience of providing high-quality advice and advocacy support on areas such as homelessness, destitution, health and social work referrals as well as specialist advice on accessing Home Office support. You will have the skills to be able to offer a blended approach, offering a combination of telephone, digital and face to face support. You will ideally be OISC registered, or willing to undertake training to progress to becoming OISC registered.
This is a great opportunity to join a vibrant, dedicated team working in a diverse community. This post will be subject to a PVG disclosure check.
Govan Community Project is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. We warmly welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, with the right skills for the role and would particularly welcome applications from individuals from the refugee community.
We are seeking an experienced ranger to unlock the health benefits of our estate and lead our practical conservation work.
NHS Lothian Charity’s award-winning green health programme is dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of NHS patients, staff and communities and tackling the challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss. Through our programmes and partnerships, we deliver green health activity and enhancements across the NHS Lothian estate.
We are looking for a practically capable, highly organised, and motivated individual to support NHS Lothian to unlock the potential of its estate at the Astley Ainslie hospital and the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. Working in partnership with NHS teams, volunteers, and the local community you will deliver greenspace enhancements and activities to benefit the health of patients, visitors, and staff.
To be considered for this role you must have significant experience of developing and delivering land management and nature-based health activity.
Bridging the Gap (Glasgow) is recruiting for a number of trustees who understand the role and importance of governance in the third sector. We are looking for people who act with integrity, compassion, honesty, and who are passionate about our work and the role of the third sector.
Bridging the Gap (Glasgow) is a Glasgow wide community charity established in 1998 working to ‘bridge the gap’ in communities, removing barriers to participate in activities whilst working towards the reduction of social and economic inequality and stigma.
Ideally you will have experience of working at a senior management level and will have a deep understanding of the nature of community development and the stigma that is attached to poverty.
We are also keen to speak with you if you match one or more of the following criteria with your professional or lived experience:
About Us
Bridging the Gap (Glasgow) is a Glasgow wide community charity established in 1998 working to ‘bridge the gap’ in communities, removing barriers to participate in activities whilst working towards the reduction of social and economic inequality and stigma.
Our vision is ‘Where people grow, thrive, fully participate in life and are free from social and economic inequality’.
We aim to reduce loneliness, develop community peer support, cohesion and resilience whilst reducing poverty and stigma. We do this by delivering a varied programme of activities and events in collaboration with key stakeholders.
We are a registered charity and Company Limited by Guarantee.
Commitment
The board meets quarterly, either face-to-face, via video chat, or as a hybrid of the two.
The duration of Board meetings is usually no longer than 1.5 hours.
All relevant papers are forwarded on a reasonable timescale, either via email or posted in hard copy.
Being a trustee is a voluntary role but Bridging the Gap (Glasgow) will cover relevant out-of-pocket travel and other expenses that would allow you to attend meetings.
Aside from the board meeting, additional time consideration should be given to allow for time to read through relevant papers, follow up on any action points, and may involve attending occasional additional meetings, events, or strategy days.