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Evaluation Support Scotland works with the third sector and funders so that they can measure and report on their impact and use learning to improve practice and inform policy.

We are recruiting for 4 new trustees to join our board.

We are particularly interested in recruiting someone to be our Treasurer.

We’re looking for people who are excited about our vision and our new strategy and are committed to good governance. We welcome applications from people who would bring diversity to our board. Trustees are unpaid.

Who we are looking for:

Be at the heart of a campaigning organisation shaking things up in Scotland

We are a campaigning organisation. Our goal is to make society, and Scotland, work for autistic people. We do this through providing services directly to autistic people and their families but also by campaigning vociferously for the rights of autistic people and to ensure that they get the best support as possible from the Scottish government.

We have recently had a step change in our campaigning and public affairs activity where we have been campaigning to end the social injustice of autistic children being illegally excluded from school. We want you to lead our campaigning and public affairs work in Scotland as our new External Affairs manager

Who you are:

With your outstanding interpersonal and communication skills ( written and oral) you will work with colleagues, politicians and civil servants to convince them to support our campaigns and change policy.

With your experience of lobbying and track record of campaigns you feel comfortable working in a political environment and are knowledgeable about how to get things done.

You are a strategic and tactical thinker, looking for opportunities to push forward our agenda.

You have experience of working with the media, writing press releases that catch attention, building powerful relationships with journalists and if necessary you feel comfortable representing our views on TV and radio.

You have experience of public relations and PR crisis management, dealing with and responding to sometimes challenging incidents in a professional manner.

You get the best out of people with your line management skills, developing your team ( A policy officer and a media officer) and delegating appropriately.

You are passionate about social justice, you believe that no one in our society should be left out, excluded or not given the support they need.

Ever wanted to use your talents and expertise to enhance and improve the lives of people with mental ill health or in emotional distress?

Mindspace Limited, one of Scotland’s most exciting mental health charities, based in Perth, offers an experienced counselling service alongside Scotland’s first independent Recovery College and Peer Support Hub working with hundreds of people across the county.

We are looking for enthusiastic, community-minded and experienced individuals of any age and background with financial or human resource skills to help our charity to succeed. The Board is responsible for the overall governance of the organisation and we are seeking to recruit new Trustees who will strengthen and complement our existing Board members.

What you bring:- commitment, experience, passion, drive and enthusiasm, alongside a good sense of humour.

The role:- support the organisation to meet its legal, financial and ethical obligations whilst providing an outstanding service to the people of Perth and Kinross.

The Commitment:- available to meet on average 6 times per annum for early evening Board meetings.

Whilst all applications are appreciated, Mindspace particularly welcomes submissions from groups currently under-represented on its Board including men, people with disabilities, ethnic minorities and people aged under 50.

Positive Steps is a Christian charity; working in Dundee since 1989 we support some of the most vulnerable people living in our community.

Our services provide person-centred support to people experiencing a range of challenges and problems living in the community.

As the Registered Service Manager you will be able to demonstrate vision, leadership skills and a track record of managing/developing services. You will have a commitment to implementing best practice, continuous improvement and to the values and ethos of the organisation. You will be responsible for working with external partners including regulators, other support agencies, healthcare professionals and family members.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Relevant supervisory experience in a support environment.
• Qualifications suitable for SSSC registration at this level (e.g. SVQ level 4 with Leadership and Management Award).
• Good understanding of the issues surrounding people with complex needs, poverty and homelessness.
• Experience of legal, regulatory and policy requirements relating to a housing support setting.
• A commitment to service user involvement.
• Experience of risk management principles and implementing them.
• A commitment to positive risk taking within a supported environment.
• The ability to effectively and efficiently manage available resources to ensure service users receive high quality person-centred support.
• Experience developing services.
• Effective communication and coaching/mentoring skills.

The post is subject to satisfactory references, membership of the PVG (Adult) Scheme and requires the daily use of a roadworthy, appropriately insured car.

Excited by the thought of being a part of making Scotland clean, green and sustainable?

Keep Scotland Beautiful is the charity that campaigns, acts and educates on a range of local, national and global environmental issues to change behaviour and improve the quality of people’s lives and the places they care for.

We are seeking a dynamic and pro-active individual to join our management team as our Development Manager. You will support the development and implementation of our new fundraising strategy for general and specific giving, including the development of messaging and cases for support. You will be responsible for identifying and aligning Keep Scotland Beautiful to productive relationships with a range of sources including companies, trusts and individuals. You will also develop and strengthen relationships with existing and new funding partners.

We are looking for candidates with experience of developing evidence-based supporter communications with a proven track record of developing and maintaining positive and productive relationships. You will have the ability to research policy to develop fundraising cases and the ability to present in a compelling manner. You will also have experience in a fundraising and/or communications role together with experience in managing multiple projects and an awareness and interest in current environmental issues.

Ready to join us?

Can you make a difference in an organisation that supports Adults with a Learning Disability?

St Joseph’s Services have been providing housing support / care at home services to adults with a learning disability in Midlothian and Edinburgh for over 95 years.

Key duties:

St Joseph’s Services are looking for committed, enthusiastic and inspirational Trustees to ensure the effective governance of St Joseph’s Services, setting our strategic direction in accordance with our objectives, vision, mission and Vincentian values.

Having recently launched an ambitious vision for the future we are seeking Trustees who will help us realise our aspirations and share our passion in delivering services to adults with a learning disability. All applications will be considered - we would particularly welcome applications from people with a: Financial, HR, PR or Third Sector background.

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Amina - the Muslim Women's Resource Centre is a national award-winning organisation which annually works with over 4000 Muslim & Minority Ethnic women across Scotland, by giving them opportunities to have their voices heard, to improve their skills and become more confident in participating in their own communities and in wider society, without fear of discrimination or inequality.

We’re looking for an experienced leader to manage Amina MWRC, who will work closely both with the Senior Management Team and Board of Directors. You will be an excellent communicator with skills in raising organisational profile, have experience in strategic planning, staff management, securing funding and the ability to turn vision into action.

Furthermore, you will have a robust understanding of gender equality, be politically aware and have the ability to work collaboratively with partners.

Job share & secondment options will be considered

To find our more or to discuss this post please to get in touch on 0141 212 8420.

South Ayrshire Women’s Aid (SAWA) delivers domestic abuse services across South Ayrshire. We aim to provide a specialist service to support the needs of women, children and young people who have experienced, or are presently experiencing domestic abuse.

We are looking for an experienced Manager who is committed to ensuring the delivery of high quality services to women, children and young people with experience of domestic abuse. The candidate will have effective and comprehensive leadership, management and communication skills with experience of leading teams. She will be responsible for leading on the implementation of South Ayrshire Women’s Aid Strategic Plan in conjunction with the Board of Trustees and the staff team.

Applicants will have a feminist understanding of domestic abuse, an understanding of the causes and effects of this on women, children and young people and be committed to working towards a society free from abuse.

We are currently recruiting for a Head of Contracts and Quality. This role is pivotal to the business in Scotland and we are looking for someone to effectively manage the strategic direction of all public sector contracts and relationships. Working with the Managing Director, the post holder will have holistic senior business responsibilities in the day to day running of Street League however the prime objective is to ensure that there are adequate management systems in place to continually oversee compliance, risk and revenue streams.

This unique senior position is available on a maternity cover basis for 12 months however it is anticipated that the successful candidate would maintain a senior role within Street League following the initial tenure.

Please see attached the full Job Description and Person Specification.

All posts are subject to a PVG check.

Street League is an equal opportunities employer.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a visionary leader with bold ambition to make Scotland the best country in the world to grow up being LGBTI. LGBT Youth Scotland are seeking a CEO with a track record of creating alternative income streams, and significantly grow overall income.

About

LGBT Youth Scotland is the largest youth and community-based organisation for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people in Scotland. The organisations vision is that Scotland is the best place to grow up for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex young people. The mission is to play a leading role in the provision of quality youth work to LGBTI young people that promotes their health and wellbeing, and to be a valued and influential partner in LGBTI equality and human rights.

Job Purpose

To lead a professional charitable organisation in the delivery of its mission to play a leading role in the provision of quality youth work to LGBTi young people that promotes their health and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining and enhancing a reputation for quality service;
• Driving income growth in a challenging funding environment;
• Expanding the impact of work into new areas;
• Taking the public profile to the next level.

There is an attractive and competitive reward package, including:

• 37 days annual leave, including public holidays, mandatory take two weeks over Christmas and New Year
• On reaching 3 years’ service additional 2 days holiday
• The ability to use ‘work from anywhere’ technology
• Excellent professional development support
• Pension Scheme

Further information – Alan Surgeon at AWS Recruitment 0131 344 4646 / awsrecruitment.co.uk