This is an exciting opportunity to join the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) in a new role that will lead all of SYP’s political, policy and campaigns work.
SYP has a proud history of delivering youth led campaigns that deliver meaningful policy change. Our campaigns for Votes at 16, for Equal Marriage, and for the incorporation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child into domestic law, to name only a few, have led to improvements to the lives of young people across Scotland.
SYP’s political profile and impact has never been higher, and our new Head of Policy will be responsible for driving forward all of our political work and ensure that we deliver even more of the changes to policy and legislation that young people expect of us.
If you would like an informal and confidential discussion about our expectations for this role, please contact SYP’s Chief Executive, Ben McKendrick at ben.m@syp.org.uk
Reports to: Chief Executive
Direct Reports: Policy and Public Affairs Officer and Policy and Project Officer
Growing a vibrant worldwide community of Scottish Dance and Music.
The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (RSCDS) exists to promote Scottish dancing globally as a fun, friendly, inclusive and healthy activity which can be enjoyed by anyone, anywhere. RSCDS deliver their mission to today’s generation by running activities and annual events throughout the UK and further afield, all with a focus on Scottish Country Dance.
With an extensive network of RSCDS branches and affiliated groups already working at local level to organise and deliver Scottish Country Dance courses, ceilidhs and workshops in their communities, this fantastic charity is able to reach huge numbers of dancers around the world. RSCDS work on everything from implementing the overall strategy of the charity to the successful delivery of the intensive four-week Summer School in St Andrews. They work in partnership with a board of trustees and three committees who come from a variety of backgrounds, all working voluntarily.
The opportunity has now arisen for a new Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join the passionate team at RSCDS. Reporting directly to the Chair and the Management Board, the COO will work to ensure smooth and efficient running of the RSCDS operations. You will work to support the Management Board and Committees in the delivery of the RSCDS strategy. The COO will play a critical role in ensuring there is a positive organisational culture where all staff feel valued by volunteers and colleagues. Essentially, the COO will be in post to manage the staff function and to ensure the successful delivery of major events. You will have the confidence to take authority when making decisions on behalf of RSCDS and be the face and voice of the team. The COO will work to increase membership and engage the current members. This is a varied role, and no two days will be the same. There is a great opportunity here to design a fast and responding organisation.
We are looking for a strong leader who is able to engage with members and influence decision making. To be successful in this role, you may be someone with a background in office management, marketing, HR, operations or volunteer management. Although this would be beneficial, you do not need to have experience within the charity sector to be successful in this role. If you feel that you are able to manage people and volunteers whilst being able to influence through the art of negotiation,
This could be the perfect role for you. This is a wonderful and unique opportunity to take RSCDS to a great place. If you have a passion for dance, this is advantageous.
We're looking for a skilled fundraising professional to join our ambitious team in our Glasgow centre.
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Benefits we offer
In addition to a highly rewarding career, we offer a range of staff benefits including:
The Boys’ Brigade is an international Christian youth organisation, providing opportunities for children and young people (5 – 18 years old) to learn, grow and discover in a safe, fun and caring environment. Our vision is that children and young people experience ‘life to the full’.
We are seeking an individual to shape and manage the delivery of effective communications to a variety of target audiences with the aim of raising awareness of The Boys’ Brigade and highlighting the impact that the organisation has on children and young people.
To find out more about this role, please see the attached Job Pack.
The Digital Support Officer (Scotland) helps to build support for, and engagement with, the breadth of Christian Aid Scotland’s activities.
With a focus on digital and multimedia content, the post holder ensures that the Christian Aid Scotland team has the content and communications products they need to engage, inform, and inspire supporters.
In partnership with Digital, media & communications colleagues, the post holder will have input into content - helping to create and promote content and communications products, including campaigns, articles, blogs, resources (including resources co-created with external partners) and audio-visual materials. The post holder will then have primary responsibility for the technical side of ensuring this content is accessible, well-presented and well-used in various digital forms. Effectiveness is measured and improved using a test and learn approach.
Works with:Chief Executive, Campaign Director, fundraising team, communications team, operations, finance, fundraising groups, supporters and donors
Purpose of role:To contribute to the effective delivery of the fundraising and communications strategy for KidsOR by increasing the volume and value of support from existing and new supporters across a range of online and offline channels.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Strategy and Planning
Fundraising
And retention:
Data reporting and administration
Works with:Chief Executive, Campaign Director, fundraising team, communications team, operations, finance, fundraising groups, supporters and donors
Purpose of role: To contribute to the effective delivery of the fundraising and communications strategy for KidsOR through community fundraising in Aberdeen and the Northeast.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Strategy and Planning
Fundraising
Data reporting and administration
OPFS Advice and Information Service
The Scotland-wide advice and information service for single parents provides the:
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Personal Specifications
Qualifications and Disclosures
Experience
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Knowledge
Terms & Conditions
The job description is a broad picture of the post at the time of preparation. It is not an exhaustive list of all possible duties, as jobs change and evolve over time.
Reports to: Advice and Information Services Manager
This is an exciting opportunity to join a values-driven organisation and work on issues including peace and climate justice.
We are looking for a Parliamentary Engagement Officer to lead our public affairs work in Scotland. The role involves:
The successful candidate will have:
This is a part-time (24.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday), permanent position. This position is based at home, but the role will involve some meetings in Edinburgh, so we would like you to be within easy travel distance from Edinburgh.
Alongside the opportunity to strengthen the influence of Quaker values in public life, we offer a generous benefits package.
Are you a great communicator with a passion for inclusive communities and social enterprise?
We’re looking for a part-time Fundraiser, 2 days per week, to complete grant applications and undertake fundraising activities to help the Grassmarket Community Project (GCP) flourish.
The GCP is based at the Grassmarket Centre on Candlemaker Row in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town. The role is flexible and can be mostly carried out from home and tailored to you current life or work commitments. Ideally you will be able to visit to learn about and enjoy the community’s wide range of activities, events and support. An appropriate working pattern can be agreed.
We are looking for someone with excellent written and verbal communication skills to best present our community to prospective and existing funders, donors and friends. Reporting to the CEO, you will be responsible for applying and reporting on grant funding and managing existing and prospective funder and donor relations. As part of the team, the role may also involve community fundraising initiatives, partnerships (e.g. groups undertaking sponsored events, or corporate firms), and delivering talks to visiting groups and supporters involving a wide variety of different needs and abilities. You will be able to work on your own initiative, manage deadlines and prioritise your workload to take advantage of opportunities as they arise.