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In Scotland up to 55,000 people live with epilepsy. Epilepsy Scotland wants to ensure the needs of people with epilepsy are met and works to campaign for improved health and social care, better information provision, fairer access to employment and benefits, and an end to stigma. We aim to empower people with epilepsy to maximise their wellbeing and to fulfil whatever their potential might be.

The postholder will help Epilepsy Scotland in its policy and campaigning work. The Policy & Campaigns Assistant will provide vital and varied support to the Policy & External Affairs Manager and have the opportunity to work across a wide section of the team’s remit.

They will work closely with the Policy and External Affairs Manager to support and contribute to a variety of policy, parliamentary and campaigns work. They will engage with a number of key stakeholders, including people affected by epilepsy, to achieve this. They will also provide administrative support and contribute towards the smooth running of the department.

They will work with members of the charity's Communications Team and Welfare Rights Service to identify trends and issues facing people with epilepsy and to help to develop and implement campaigns to raise awareness and tackle these issues.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, with strong analytical skills and a passion for equality.

The Citizens Advice network in Scotland is the largest independent advice service in the country. Citizens Advice Scotland is a charity within this network – we act as a national organisation supporting and representing the service as a whole and the interests of citizens.

The Impact team at Citizens Advice Scotland seeks to achieve positive change through two main routes:

• Informing and empowering individuals to take action through information, education and campaigning
• Changing policy, practice and law

We work with governments, regulators and business at a UK and Scottish level on improving areas of particular detriment, undertake research and deliver awareness and education campaigns.

The Senior Policy Officer (Strong Communities) will be responsible for independent delivery of projects within the Citizens Advice Scotland Impact Workplan in the Strong Communities remit.

The team currently covers a wide range of issues including access to justice, telecoms, health, and postal policy. This role will have a primary but not exclusive focus on access to justice issues, and so the post holder will be required to work on other areas relevant to the team’s remit as appropriate.

Additionally, you will have experience of analysing policy documents, writing reports and influencing external policy/decision making. You will also have an ability to effectively interpret quantitative and qualitative data and undertake analysis and have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Relevant legal qualifications or experience of justice policy, regulatory affairs, or consumer advocacy in Scotland would also be advantageous in this role, although this is not a necessity.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of supporting Scotland's largest independent advice network.

*This role is normally based in our Edinburgh office. As a result of the COVID-19 crisis, all CAS staff are currently working from home and we would therefore expect the successful candidate would be required to work from home initially. Re-opening our offices will be carefully planned and managed in accordance with the latest Scottish Government guidance and public health advice. Candidates should be prepared to work from home initially,but be aware that attendance at the normal office base will be required in future. We are currently reviewing our home working policy in response to the COVID-19 crisis and ongoing opportunities to work from home can be discussed with the successful candidate at offer stage.

Employee benefits

Citizens Advice Scotland offers excellent terms and conditions, including a total of 40 days leave (including public holidays) and a pension scheme with an 8% employer contribution. We have a flexitime scheme which enables our employees to work flexibly in line with organisational requirements, and as an inclusive employer we are happy to consider other flexible working arrangements where appropriate.

Geeza Break is a charity based in the East End of Glasgow and we are looking to recruit a Data Officer to manage and oversee our cloud-based database/CRM system.

You will be expected to manage all aspects of the database to ensure accurate monitoring and evaluation of all our charitable services to support service delivery, service improvement and communication with key stakeholders. This will entail monitoring and reporting on service outcomes and evaluations, training and supporting staff to use the system and general monitoring of the database to ensure that it accurately and efficiently records the client base and services delivered.

You must have the following experience and attributes:

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel or Equivalent
• Knowledge of monitoring key performance indicators
• Knowledge of third sector outcomes, evaluation and reporting processes
• Good understanding of using and manipulating data
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to stay calm under pressure
• Methodical approach to work
• Excellent organisation skills
• A great team player
• A desire to show initiative
• Good at juggling tasks and prioritising

There will be a six-month probationary period for the above post.

Disclosure cost will be met by Geeza Break.

National Leadership Network Development Co-ordinator (Young People with Care Experience, Fixed-term, 12 Months)

The Life Changes Trust is looking to appoint a Development Co-ordinator within our Young People with Care Experience Programme. This fixed-term role offers a unique opportunity to be part of the development of a National Leadership Network for young people with care experience.

The role will be responsible for:

• developing the framework for a National Leadership Network that nurtures the personal and professional development of young people with care experience, drawing on evidence from work funded by the Life Changes Trust and from elsewhere
• delivering a comprehensive engagement programme that ensures a diverse range of young people with care experience as well as representatives from Trust-funded projects and stakeholder organisations shape the development of the Network, ensuring that the Network’s structure, governance and operations are informed by the needs and aspirations of young people and their allies
• designing and delivering a grant-making process to identify suitable partners for the National Leadership Network (2022-2026)

The Life Changes Trust is an independent Scottish charity, established in April 2013 with a ten year, £50 million “spend-out” endowment from the National Lottery Community Fund.

The Trust’s mission is to facilitate and support transformational and sustainable improvements in the quality of life, well-being, empowerment and inclusion of three key groups in Scotland:

• Young people with care experience
• People living with dementia
• Unpaid carers of people with dementia

This is a great opportunity to work with a visionary charity which is committed to investing in real and sustainable improvements in the lives of our beneficiaries.

The Life Changes Trust is a time-limited organisation, operating from April 2013 until March 2022.

For more information about the Trust please see lifechangestrust.org.uk

Requirements

Educated to degree level and with at least 5 years’ relevant work experience, it is essential that the successful candidate has an understanding of the care system and related policy and practice in Scotland with a willingness to deepen that learning.

We would welcome applications for this role from individuals who have experience of care.

Please read the full job description before you apply.

Senior Evidence and Influencing Officer (Young People with Care Experience, Fixed-term Maternity Cover for 12 months)

The Life Changes Trust is looking to appoint a Senior Evidence and Influencing Officer for a fixed-term maternity cover (to begin December 2020/January 2020).

The role will be responsible for:

• supporting the collation of evidence from work funded by the Life Changes Trust and from elsewhere, and work with colleagues to promote learning about what works best to achieve a holistic approach to the empowerment and support of young people with care experience in Scotland
• supporting colleagues to develop and evidence a deeper understanding of the particular needs of young people with care experience who may face multiple or distinct challenges
• supporting work that ensures a diverse range of young people with care experience help shape the Trust’s work and the work of the Trust’s Awardees, and that they are supported to draw on the Trust’s evidence base and use it to influence positive change in Scotland

The Life Changes Trust is an independent Scottish charity, established in April 2013 with a ten year, £50 million “spend-out” endowment from the National Lottery Community Fund (formerly the Big Lottery Fund).

The Trust’s mission is to facilitate and support transformational and sustainable improvements in the quality of life, well-being, empowerment and inclusion of three key groups in Scotland:

• Young people with care experience
• People living with dementia
• Unpaid carers of people with dementia

This is a great opportunity to work with a visionary charity which is committed to investing in real and sustainable improvements in the lives of our beneficiaries.

The Life Changes Trust is a time-limited organisation established from April 2013 until March 2022.

For more information about the Trust please see lifechangestrust.org.uk

Requirements

Educated to degree level and with at least 3 years’ relevant work experience, it is essential that the successful candidate has an understanding of the Trust’s beneficiary groups, or an ability and willingness to develop this.

Please read the full job description before you apply.

Training and Evaluation Tender Opportunities for NLHF-funded Business Support Programme

We invite tenders for the training provision and summative evaluation for the NLHF-funded Business Support Programme, ‘Surviving to Thriving’ (StT). The programme has been developed by MGS, Built Environment Forum Scotland (BEFS), and greenspace scotland to support heritage organisations in Scotland to develop sustainable business models.

The programme will deliver a comprehensive resilience and leadership training programme for approximately 40 heritage organisations (approx. 80 individuals) across Scotland. The training should be tailored to the needs of participants, focusing on four main themes of leadership, governance, business planning and community engagement.

The programme delivery will commence April 2021 and run for 18 months, with the expectation that participating organisations participate in between 20-30 days training within that time period. Eligible organisations will be awarded a community grant to enable them to fully participate in the skills programme. It is expected that training will be delivered using a variety of methods such as small cohorts, directly at organisation’s locations (where possible) and digitally.

This project is designed to upskill and support the work of the heritage workforce across Scotland, including representatives from at-risk organisations in all fields, but with a specific focus on those organisations with tangible assets.

The Membership Outreach Assistant will contribute to Together (Scottish Alliance for Children’s Rights)’s

mission to inspire and enable everyone in Scotland to put children and young people’s human rights at the

heart of everything they do in line, with the Strategic Plan. Throughout the role, the post-holder will be

expected to involve Together’s membership – including children and young people – whenever possible and

appropriate.

Epilepsy Connections is the leading provider of epilepsy information, face to face support and education services cross the Greater Glasgow & Clyde, Forth Valley and Ayrshire & Arran areas.

Epilepsy Connections was founded in April 2000 by a small group of enthusiastic and likeminded people who saw the need for an organisation committed to supporting people with epilepsy and their families and carers, and to raising awareness about epilepsy and its impact. Our purpose is to help people affected by epilepsy to develop resilience and independence so that they can take charge of their condition and live their lives fully.

Epilepsy Connections is entering an exciting period of dynamic, strategic growth and currently have vacancies for two new Board members to join our Board of Trustees. Our Trustee Board is responsible for the governance of the charity, setting the overall strategy for the organisation and evaluating its progress towards key goals. We are particularly keen to hear from people who have experience of epilepsy and who are committed to promoting and supporting the charity’s work. Ideal candidates will be strategic thinkers who are able to listen and contribute effectively as part of a team. We welcome applications from individuals of all walks of life and experience.

What’s in it for you? – What you can expect…

By joining our board of trustees you will expand your network and professional circle, this is an ideal opportunity to enhance your career and give back in a meaningful way. Epilepsy Connections is a small but strong and established team who thrive on learning and supporting each other to achieve the organisation’s mission and goals. We offer our board members access to training both in-house and externally via ACOSVO and will cover any reasonable expenses.

What’s in it for us? – What we can expect…

This is a voluntary position. We ask for successful candidates to commit to attend 5 meetings per year, either taking place at our offices in Glasgow’s city centre or online via Zoom. We are looking to add to attract individuals with skills and experience ranging from legal, policy making, financial, marketing, IT, social media, digital and web design who will share their skills and knowledge and help develop and contribute to our organisational strategy.

Kyle & Lochalsh Community Trust is looking for talented and dedicated people to join a small, friendly and dynamic team.

We have funding from the SSE Renewables Highland Sustainable Development Fund for a creative part time Viking Living Village Officer to work with our community, various stakeholders, and consultants to develop a Viking Village concept in a way that fits our community’s aspirations and brings social, cultural and economic benefits to the area.