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Millions of people are locked in poverty in the UK, including one million people of all ages in Scotland and one in four children. We don’t believe that’s right. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to solve it. JRF’s new strategy is to work alongside others to build public and political will for change and create demand for effective solutions.

This role will lead the development of our outcomes across our work in Scotland, tailored to the distinct opportunities of devolution and ensuring that people with lived experience of poverty are at the heart of our work.

This is an interim role for 9 months initially, spanning the pre- and post-election phases in Scotland, and is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in a short space of time.

You will be leading our Scotland team and joining a leadership team that is committed to transforming JRF into a social change leader for the 21st century, embracing matrix working, technology, innovation, digital and design thinking to modernise what we do and how we do it.

About you

We are looking for an effective and motivating leader who is highly collaborative, with significant experience in public policy, senior stakeholder engagement and managing strategic programmes.

You’ll be used to driving change through engagement and influencing.

You will be experienced in leading organisational change and nurturing a culture of continuous improvement in those that you lead.

You will be used to overseeing a team and projects in a fast paced and changing environment, within the public arena.

About us

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation is a social change organisation with a 100-year history. We are built on trust, show we care, and exist to make a difference.

We work with others to put forward sector-leading research, evidence, solutions and stories to the UK’s influencers and decision-makers.

We believe that a prosperous poverty-free UK is within reach - we just need more people to believe it too.

To make our vision a reality we need talent, ideas, skills and passion, plus we need to change some of what we do and how we do it. We are part way through a significant period of change - during which we are becoming an outcomes-focused organisation that embraces new ways of working and modern practices.

If you share our passion, then we need to hear from you.

Advocard is looking for an exceptional individual to become our interim Chief Executive and lead and manage the organisation.

We need you to join us for 3 months initially, but this might be extended. We are looking for someone to work 3 days per week. Ideally you will have a background in the development and delivery of front-line mental health services, but experience of leading in a regulated environment is more important.

The charity is embarking on programme of change to strengthen its reach and impact, and you will be joining us at an important and exciting time in our development. Our funding position is secure, and we have changed how we deliver services in response to Covid -19 and we are ambitious to embed what we have learned.

Aside from the job description, we will be looking for the successful candidate to provide hands on leadership to a newly formed and exceptional management team, as well as have a strong strategic focus. Specifically, you will be tasked with forging new partnerships, diversifying income, and placing the organisation in a more sustainable and viable financial position, ahead of new commissioning opportunities.

Work for SCVO and support Scotland’s never more needed voluntary sector.

We’re passionate about the voluntary sector and we believe that charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups make Scotland a better place. With initial funding provided by The National Lottery Community Fund, SCVO’s new HR and Employment Support Service has been established to provide HR support and guidance for voluntary sector organisations, so that they can focus on vital frontline services.

We’re looking for an experienced HR professional to lead this new service, developing resources and providing 1 to 1 HR support with leaving lockdown, flexible working, restructures, redundancies and supporting positive employee mental health.

If you are CIPD qualified, with recent experience of leading an HR service and an understanding of the impact of COVID-19 on voluntary sector employers, we’d like to hear from you. The closing date for receipt of applications is the 21st September, with the option of an immediate start date for the successful candidate.

The Glasgow School of Art Students’ Association (GSASA) is a student and creative led student union in Glasgow, offering space, activities, support, advocacy and representation for the students of the Glasgow School of Art. We are a non-profit charity that funds student representation projects, student exhibitions, and societies, as well as events and other programmes dedicated to members’ interests and development. As the students’ representative body we advocate for student interests and welfare. We try to make everybody feel comfortable and welcome, and have an ongoing and self-critical commitment to accessibility, safe(r) spaces and actively opposing all forms of discrimination.

We are seeking an enthusiastic leader who will work with our team of Student Engagement Co-ordinators, our Board of Charitable Trustees, student members, the local community and the Glasgow School of Art, to help us innovate and deliver a robust, vibrant Student Association in these difficult and challenging times.

The post of Executive Manager is one that will enable the right person to thrive and grow with our ambitions and values. If this excites you and you believe you have the attributes and skills detailed in our job description and person specification, then we look forward to receiving your application.

The Glasgow School of Art Students’ Association (GSASA) is a student and creative led student union in Glasgow, offering space, activities, support, advocacy and representation for the students of the Glasgow School of Art. We are a non-profit charity that funds student representation projects, student exhibitions, and societies, as well as events and other programmes dedicated to members’ interests and development. As the students’ representative body we advocate for student interests and welfare. We try to make everybody feel comfortable and welcome, and have an ongoing and self-critical commitment to accessibility, safe(r) spaces and actively opposing all forms of discrimination.

GSASA is recruiting a new Student Community and Societies Engagement Coordinator to lead on developing and supporting initiatives, projects, and programming to enhance representation, extracurricular learning and activity that enhances student experience.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, enthusiastic and friendly, with a background in organizing events and programmes, and experience of community development.

Advance HE works globally to help higher education shape its future. We bring together HE-focused expertise from across our entire sector in teaching and learning; equality, diversity and inclusion; leadership and governance, to help universities to deliver a world-class experience for their students. We do this through the provision of specialist knowledge and resources, externally recognised benchmarking and recognition schemes, and a member-focused, collaborative approach.

Reporting to the Assistant Director (Scotland and devolved nations), the Programme Adviser (Scotland) will provide support to the Assistant Director to ensure the successful delivery of the Operations Plan, utilising resources effectively and efficiently whilst actively promoting the values and culture of the organisation. The post holder will design, develop and lead on the implementation of designated equality projects and have responsibility for specific policy and stakeholder engagement activity.

“To be the driving force towards financial wellbeing for the people of Scotland”

Money Advice Scotland (MAS) – Scotland’s money charity is seeking to appoint a new Chief Executive Officer. The current Chief Executive is stepping down after over 30 years of service, in both a paid and unpaid capacity, with the organisation.

This is a very exciting point in the history of Money Advice Scotland, as we have recently introduced new governance arrangements which befit a modern vibrant organisation.

We are seeking a dynamic forward thinking individual who shares our passion in being “the driving force towards wellbeing for the people of Scotland”. See our strategy document and impact report.

See our strategy report

See our impact report

Money Advice Scotland has a membership drawn from local authorities, CABx, housing associations, voluntary sector projects, insolvency practitioners, all of whom have an interest in the provision of debt advice and/or financial capability/education. This is a key area of work for Money Advice Scotland and the CEO needs to be able to engage at strategic level particularly with Schools, Colleges and Universities to re-inforce the importance of personal finance education.

We particularly wish to appoint a Chief Executive who is ambitious and has strong fundraising and visible leadership skills. In addition, someone who has experience in change management, and can work at all levels of government, and the credit industry as a whole. We need someone with credibility, and a strong voice for the sector, which often represents vulnerable consumers. Also strong influencing and negotiation skills are an essential requirement. Remuneration for the post is between £49,000 and £58,000 per annum and 6% employer pension contribution.

This post is well positioned to have a real opportunity to shape and shift the money advice and financial inclusion sector to meet the demands of the new strategic and operational environment we now face.

MAS holds the Investor in People Gold standard reflecting our own continued commitment of developing the staff who are at the heart of the services we provide to members.

We are a relatively small organisation (employing 18 people), which punches well above its weight, and always delivers on its promise. We need someone who can continue that reputation moving forward.

Money Advice Scotland supports flexible working. We are more concerned about getting the right person with the right skills to lead the organisation into the “new norm”.

Due to the imminent departure of the current postholder to new opportunities, we are pleased to be bringing to the market this senior role which is a part of National Museums Scotland’s Leadership team.

The role provides vision and leadership to a diverse team responsible for visitor and audience engagement with our sites, collections, and their interpretation. Amongst a wide range of priorities, you will have responsibility for the creation and delivery of a programme that supports engagement with and enjoyment of the national collection for a broad range of participants – a key means by which we demonstrate our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

With a degree or equivalent in a related subject, you will also have up to date knowledge of best practice in the effective delivery of learning and event services which meet the widest possible range of customers. You will also demonstrate a proven understanding of how to improve quality and performance in service delivery.

A track record of success in leading and directing a large public facing team within an arts/heritage/visitor attraction or commercial/customer facing environment is essential as is experience of dealing with a diverse range of people management issues.

You will have a collaborative management style and the ability to foster innovation and a culture of continuous improvement.

A job description and person specification is available in the Recruitment Pack below.