The Highlands and Islands Students’ Association (HISA) is currently seeking external Trustees, to help direct the future of a young, fast-growing organisation in one of the most innovative education environments in the UK. HISA is the Students Association for the University of the Highlands and Islands and its 13 local Academic Partners. HISA have three full-time, paid Regional student Officers, 18 paid Local student Officers and a team of experienced staff to support them.
The Association is looking for applicants with a range of skills, but we are particularly interested in those with experience or knowledge in charitably/company governance and financial monitoring.
We are looking for someone who has an interest in being involved with helping HISA set its overall direction, its governance, monitor its finances and risks and taking an overall interest in the long term strategy and work of HISA.
Please note that this is a volunteer role and is unpaid, however HISA will cover all expenses, accommodation and travel for meetings. Time commitments are likely to be based around 4-5 meetings per year, plus reading and preparation.
Experienced professionals sought as Trustees of the Refugee Survival Trust (Treasurer, HR and other roles)
The vision of the Refugee Survival Trust is that all refugees and asylum seekers in Scotland receive just and respectful treatment and support appropriate to their needs. We've been working for more than 20 years to assist some of the most vulnerable members of our society, particularly those who are facing destitution.
RST is based in Glasgow, with an income of around £350k pa and fewer than than five full-time employees, providing grants and integrated support services to asylum seekers and refugees living in Scotland. These alleviate poverty and destitution, or help with access to education and employment, and thus to integration.
Our Treasurer and the head of the HR subgroup are standing down from our volunteer Board of Trustees, so we are now looking particularly for suitably experienced enthusiastic professionals with HR or Finance / Accountancy expertise to fill these incredibly important positions on our board. However, suitable skills and experience in other areas (such as senior management, organisational development / strategy, fundraising and others) would also be of interest. We are keen to recruit people with previous experience of charity or corporate governance. The board is made up of people with a variety of backgrounds and experiences who share our vision and who bring a range of skills essential to the successful governance of the charity, offering leadership, strategic direction, financial management and general oversight, along with a willingness to help as needed to promote the success of the Refugee Survival Trust.
Board meetings take place every 6-8 weeks, alternating between Edinburgh and Glasgow and board members should have the motivation and time to commit around 6-10 hours per month to help with the management and smooth running of the organisation. Travel and other expenses will be reimbursed.
Top job! Chair of Side by Side Scotland
- Management Board
- TBC
- Glasgow /Edinburgh with travel
- Closing 28th October 2018
Side by Side is a global, faith based movement for gender justice. In Scotland we have a group of committed people from across the Christian denominations who have started a Scottish chapter in an attempt to enable Churches to engage more fully with the issue of gender justice. We are now looking to make Side by Side a truly inter-faith movement that is able to speak out and challenge gender injustice locally, nationally and globally.
To do this exciting work we are looking to recruit a volunteer chair who will lead that process. We are looking for a dynamic and out-going individual who is a strong communicator and skilled at building and maintaining relationships.
A Role Description and Person Specification is available for download below. If you meet the criteria we would be delighted to hear from you.
For an informal chat please contact Val Brown vbrown@christian-aid.org
More information on Side by Side can be found here sidebysidegender.org
Top job! National Co-ordinator, Homicide Service
- Full time
- £38,000
- Glasgow or Edinburgh
- Closing 22nd October 2018
Applications on a secondment basis will be considered from people currently working in the Criminal Justice sector. You must have the approval of your line manager prior to applying.
Regular travel across Scotland will be necessary to carry out the main responsibilities of the role.
Victim Support Scotland (VSS) is the leading national charity providing free, confidential help and support to people affected by crime in Scotland. VSS is leading the development of a new Homicide Service for Scotland, which aims to be a nationally consistent, needs led service to support people bereaved by homicide, integrating and improving the existing solutions.
We are currently seeking an exceptional candidate who has the drive and determination to succeed in developing a new Homicide Service. You should be an experienced Manager who can bring value and leadership to the Homicide Team. You should have extensive experience of service delivery in a complex customer or multi-site environment, knowledge and understanding of the needs of bereaved people, victims of violent crime and other vulnerable people, leading and managing a team across multi-locations, knowledge of the Criminal Justice System, experience of project and change management, as well as budget management, financial control with an understanding of funding/grant applications.
You will be responsible for implementing and managing on-going effective delivery of Victim Support Scotland’s national Homicide Service through a dedicated team of case workers and support staff. You will be a team player who shows leadership and decision making skills, customer focus, planning and quality management, as well as being an excellent communicator. You will ensure that delivery and development of the Homicide Service, against agreed quality standards, meets the changing needs of victims, utilising innovation and problem solving skills. You will also build and develop effective relationships with a range of key external agencies and organisations.
Duties will include:-
• Ensure the delivery of services, keeping the complex needs of primary bereaved people central to all processes
• Ensure appropriate and effective delivery and management of services to bereaved people, such as needs assessment, case management, emotional support, advocacy, referrals to commissioned services and trauma assessments.
• Promote the Homicide Service and develop effective relationships with a range of key external agencies and organisations.
• Contribute to wider service development in line with VSS’s strategic plan.
• Ensure all aspects of the Homicide Service meet required standards as per the service delivery model and any shared protocols ensuring monitoring processes are in place.
• In conjunction with the Service Delivery Management Team and Learning and Development Department input to the process, conduct a training needs analysis of Service Delivery staff and volunteers who will support delivery of the homicide service.
• Manage Homicide Service budget within agreed parameters
• Ensure the Homicide Service is delivered in a way which recognises VSS’s commitment to promoting equality and diversity for all service users and staff.
• Lead on other key strategic national programmes and projects as required.
• Ensure that all information relating to the Homicide Service is maintained in accordance with GDPR regulations and VSS’s Confidentiality policy.
This is a challenging and exciting opportunity to help shape Scotland’s new Homicide Service.
Fathers Network Scotland is looking for new members of our Board
Do you want to help inspire and create a truly father friendly world?
We are looking for volunteer Non-Executive Directors to ensure future sustainability, bring strategic leadership and support our growth as an organisation.
A Role Description is available for below.
Community Development Officer
- Part time
- £23,046 – £27,161 pro-rata
- Glasgow
- Closing 5th November 2018
We are currently recruiting a Community Development Officer (21.6 hours) to join our Community Development Team based in Glasgow.
You will be working with refugee-led organisations and receiving communities on a variety of projects as set out in our strategy – with emphasis on capacity building training. We are looking for a qualified Community Development person, preferably with experience of working with refugees.
Excellent communication skills, flexibility and adaptability to meet evolving needs and good team working are essential. Working in the evening and weekends is occasionally required – for which we operate a time in lieu policy.
Interviews: to be confirmed but expected to be held on 14th November 2018
Please note that it is the policy of Scottish Refugee Council to start new employees on the lower end of the specified salary scheme
Advocacy and Participation Worker
- Full time
- £21,858 – £28,230
- Based Inverness, with regional travel
- Closing 9th November 2018
Who Cares? Scotland is the country’s only national independent, representative membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our vision is of a Lifetime of Equality, Respect and Love for Care Experienced people.
The post holder will work directly with children and young people with experience of care primarily in an individual advocacy role. This means to listen to what they say and support them to ensure their voices are heard in the processes of making decisions about their lives. The responsibilities will include providing high quality independent advocacy, children’s rights and participation opportunities for children and young people who are care experienced. The post holder will play a role in facilitating a range of engagement opportunities, with both national and regional objectives, for collective advocacy. The post holder will also raise awareness of Who Cares? Scotland and the range of service and opportunities on offer amongst care experienced children and young people, professionals and carers.
The right candidate will have a relevant qualification, to a minimum HNC/SVQ 3 (SCQF level 7) in a discipline related to working with children and young people, or equivalent work experience. They will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. They will be able to form positive working relationships with children and young people, and maintain links with professional partners. The right candidate will also have experience delivering training or engaging a range of audiences and working collaboratively. They will be committed to children’s rights, inclusive working, equal opportunities, and believe that young people can make transformative change happen in their lives if given the opportunity. A full driving licence is also required, due to the regional remit of the post.
Regional Integration Co-ordinators x4
- Part time
- £23,046 – £27,161 pro-rata
- Throughout Scotland
- Closing 5th November 2018
We are currently recruiting 4 Regional Integration Co-ordinators (21.6 hours) to support the delivery of a new programme under the European Union Asylum, Migration & Integration Fund (AMIF).
The overall goals of the programme are that refugees are effectively integrated into Scottish society, are able to achieve their goals and have their needs met; while communities are supported and prepared to welcome refugees and involve them in community life.
The scope of the programme is Scotland-wide and we are looking to recruit a co-ordinator for each of the following regions:
• Central Scotland (Dundee City, Perth and Kinross, Angus, Falkirk, Clackmannanshire, Stirling)
• Highlands, Islands & North East (Western Isles [Eilean Siar], Highland, Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands, Moray, Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen City)
• Borders (Dumfries and Galloway, Scottish Borders, South Ayrshire, East Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire)
• Edinburgh and East: (City of Edinburgh, Fife, Midlothian, East Lothian, West Lothian)
You will be working with refugee-led organisations, receiving communities and faith-based groups on a variety of projects as set out in the programme. We are looking for people with either a qualification in community development or equivalent experience; or a sound understanding of the principles and practice of community development - preferably with experience of working with refugees.
In addition to a friendly, dynamic and gregarious nature, you will need excellent communication skills - both verbal and written - and the flexibility and adaptability to meet evolving needs. Good team working skills are essential as you will be operating remotely from the programme, your manager and the other regional co-ordinators.
The role is a regional one requiring regular travel throughout a designated area of Scotland for which travel expenses will be paid. A valid driving license and a car are therefore essential.
Closing Date: 5th November 2018
Interviews: to be confirmed but expected to be week commencing 12th November 2018
Highland CHAMPS Development Officer (Youth Participation and Engagement)
- Full time
- £21,858 – £28,230
- Based Inverness, with regional travel
- Closing 9th November 2018
Who Cares? Scotland is the country’s only national independent, representative membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our vision is of a Lifetime of Equality, Respect and Love for Care Experienced people.
The post holder will facilitate participation and engagement of care-experienced children and young people from Highland in the development of the Highland CHAMPS Champions Board approach in Highland. The intention is to create an environment where the voices, views and experiences of care experienced children and young people are heard by professionals, carers and leaders, helping to bring about positive change. The post holder will work closely with partner organisations to develop a programme of engagement and participation activities, through this developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with these partner organisations. Core activities will include issue-based group work, forums and events, and the post-holder will need to utilise youth work and/or community engagement skills in this role.
The right candidate will have a relevant qualification, to a minimum HNC/SVQ 3 (SCQF level 7) in a discipline related to working with children and young people, or equivalent work experience. They will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. They will be able to form positive working relationships with children and young people and build links with professional partners, and have a strong affinity for working collaboratively. The right candidate will have managerial experience and skills and be comfortable managing and prioritising their workload to mead deadlines. They will be committed to children’s rights, inclusive working, equal opportunities, and believe that young people can make transformative change happen in their lives if given the opportunity. A full driving licence is also required, due to the regional remit of the post.
Development Officer (Central Scotland and Glasgow)
- Full time
- £25,200 – £27,000
- Glasgow
- Closing 2nd November 2018
We are currently looking for a part-time Development Officer to join the development team.
The Development Officer role is responsible for working with local Citizens Advice Bureaux (CAB) and Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) colleagues to develop the service in Scotland locally, regionally and nationally.
Based in Glasgow much of the post holder’s time is spent out in the bureaux working with volunteers and paid staff. The post is varied, interesting and supports a national network that works with some of the most vulnerable people in Scotland.
Development Officers assist Citizens Advice Bureaux in providing a high quality, accessible and well managed service by advising and supporting bureaux boards of directors and managers.
It is crucial for the role to have an understanding and awareness of the voluntary sector and experience of working with Boards. In addition, the job holder needs to have demonstrable experience of managing or developing services and projects. They need to have the ability to identify risks, plan strategically and make sound decisions and recommendations to Citizens Advice Bureaux with support from the Development team. All this will be backed up with excellent communication skills, including the ability to persuade and influence key stakeholders. The job holder will need to be flexible as they will be required to attend evening meetings.
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. For more details of some of the other benefits on offer to our employees, please see the section on Employee benefits in the Application Pack.