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We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and organised individual with good research skills to join our Policy and Research Team. Inclusion Scotland is a rapidly expanding organisation with a strong reputation for influencing public policy. This postholder will help to ensure a sound evidence-base for that work and to can expect to work on different projects over time. Initial tasks will be on leading a UK-wide research project, delivering a co-produced project on intersectional discrimination and supporting the delivery of the Disability Research on Independent Living and Learning programme in Scotland. The post is offered on an ongoing basis, subject to future funding.

Do you have significant experience of designing and delivering campaign output in a complex environment?

Do you have skills and ability to contribute strongly to strategic planning processes?

Do you have significant project management experience?

If the answer is yes, then, we would like to hear from you.

Our team:

The purpose of the UK Programme team in Scotland is to identify and challenge the root causes of poverty in the UK and across the world. We do this through evidence based direct advocacy, by empowering people living in poverty to speak out and by connecting global and UK perspectives and solutions. This role sits within our team based in the Glasgow office.

What we are looking for:

As campaigns manager, you will have practical experience of developing and delivering campaigns encompassing public and political influencing, and of developing and working in partnerships with others to drive change. You will be a skilled influencer and have significant and proven experience in using communications to achieve change. You’ll also have strong knowledge and understanding of the political context in Scotland, and across the UK, and a proven ability to influence political change.

Your creative approach to problem-solving, and flexibility when it comes to planning and decision-making, will enable you to make the most of every new opportunity with an energy and enthusiasm that creates significant space for others to follow. You’ll need to combine that fresh-thinking with the confidence and credibility to represent Oxfam to a variety of audiences – internal and external – whilst prioritising effectively and reflecting available resources. You’ll do all this whilst operating at a senior level in our team and delivering to the highest of standards.

In return, we offer fair pay and competitive benefits package (see our Oxfam’s Promise attachment for more details)

Please note candidates must have right to work & reside in the UK in order to apply for this role.

An exciting new opportunity has arisen at the Poverty Alliance to contribute to the delivery of a range of poverty related research projects. The post will provide maternity cover for our research role, taking the lead on the delivery of a range of on-going projects. These projects include ones covering the implementation of Universal Credit, health inequalities, employability evaluation. The post will be suitable an experienced researcher who has a broad range of interests and experience in social policy research.

Over the course of the project the Research Officer will be responsible for a range of tasks including: recruitment of research participants; design of materials; report writing; monitoring and evaluation. We are looking for an individual with a track record in conducting participatory social research, particularly in the voluntary and community sectors. The successful applicant will possess a sound understanding of research issues around poverty and inequality Scotland.

The successful candidate will be required to join the PVG scheme.

We are currently looking for an Assistant Project Implementation Manager to support the operational work required to implement and deliver an innovative multi-channel financial health check service in Scotland. The Financial Health Check project aims to improve access to and the efficiency of financial health checks for vulnerable families and older people.

As part of this role, you will co-ordinate the national delivery of the project, produce regular and comprehensive reporting on project outcomes and service delivery and undertake analysis.

The successful candidate will have experience of managing or assisting with project development, co-ordination and implementation. They will therefore need to have strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information clearly, accurately and accessibly to non-specialists. It is essential that you are able to gather, monitor, review and evaluate information in order to undertake analysis and produce quality reports.

This role offers the opportunity to be part of an exciting project which will make a real difference to consumers’ lives.

Venture Trust works with people experiencing complicated life circumstances. Through the provision of wilderness-based personal and social development programmes, we equip them with the confidence, motivation and core life skills that they need to make positive changes in their lives.

Our Funding team are based at our Head Office in Edinburgh’s Grassmarket area, and are responsible for the development, management and administration of funding within Venture Trust. We’re currently looking for a Trusts & Foundations Fundraiser to join them, in this full-time permanent post.

The role will have responsibility for securing income from small and medium trusts and foundations, including researching new sources of funding, preparing funding applications, and producing progress reports.

We’re looking for a focussed, conscientious individual with a passion and skill for writing, with the ability to present Venture Trust’s work effectively and persuasively to stakeholders, along with competence in dealing with financial information. An ability to seek out information proactively, along with excellent administration and communication skills will be key to success in this role, as will the ability to manage a complex and demanding workload.

This is a great opportunity to develop and apply your research and writing skills in an office environment while supporting some of Scotland’s most disadvantaged young people and adults.

The successful candidate will be supported to develop their skills, access training, and contribute to the shaping of team priorities and funding strategies. We offer a range of generous benefits including 28 days annual leave and 9 public and bank holiday days, flexible working and a joint contributory pension scheme. Venture Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity in employment, and follows an equal opportunities policy.