Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious meal in a place of education. We continue to change the lives of over 1.8 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced charity shop manager at our store in Troon.

You will manage a team of volunteers to maximise the income raised through the sale of donated goods. This role requires that you form good relationships within the local community to acquire good quality stock donations. You will demonstrate fantastic customer service skills and be an ambassador for Mary’s Meals.

The role is varied, busy and gives the opportunity to work with amazing people. You will be pivotal in the success of the shop and, with the help of our volunteers, can make a real difference and support our mission. Our volunteers are empowered to take over most of the tasks within the shop, including running the shop in the manager’s absence.

Your experience should include retail management, including managing budgets and accounts, and a demonstratable understanding of the charity sector. You will have a strong drive to achieve results and high standards and be fully accountable for shop operation. We are also looking for excellent communication skills, creativity, people skills, a good standard of numeracy, literacy and IT skills, in addition to experience of managing people.

North Glasgow Integration Network SCIO (NGIN) is currently recruiting for a full-time Integration Development Worker (35 hours).

The main aims and objectives of NGIN are to listen to and respond to the needs of asylum seekers and refugees who are accommodated in North/Northeast Glasgow communities to create opportunities and to offer as much support as possible to highlight the services available, to help them to feel safe, to develop the confidence to do their best to integrate with the host community and to have an improved quality of life.

We are expanding our staff team and are looking to recruit an Integration Development Worker with experience of working in the refugee/asylum field to deliver services and promote integration in the Springburn, Sighthill, Balornock, Barmulloch, Royston and Milton communities. Given our aims and commitment to diversity, we encourage applications from people with lived experience of the asylum system, the BAME community, people from across the gender spectrum and people with additional support needs.

It is essential that any applicant has a live interest in improving the situation and wellbeing of all New Scots.

Role initially mainly home-based, with services increasingly operating from community venues in the G21 area as Scottish Government guidance allows.

North Glasgow Integration Network SCIO (NGIN) is currently recruiting for a part-time Outreach Caseworker (16 hours).

The main aims and objectives of NGIN are to listen to and respond to the needs of asylum seekers and refugees who are accommodated in North/Northeast Glasgow communities to create opportunities and to offer as much support as possible to highlight the services available, to help them to feel safe, to develop the confidence to do their best to integrate with the host community and to have an improved quality of life.

We are expanding our staff team and are looking to recruit an Outreach Caseworker with experience of working in the refugee/asylum field to deliver services and promote integration in the Springburn, Sighthill, Balornock, Barmulloch, Royston and Milton communities. Given our aims and commitment to diversity, we encourage applications from people with lived experience of the asylum system, the BAME community, people from across the gender spectrum and people with additional support needs.

It is essential that any applicant has a live interest in improving the situation and wellbeing of all New Scots.

Role initially mainly home-based, with services increasingly operating from community venues in the G21 area as Scottish Government guidance allows.

Vacancy background:

· Supports the cultures, languages, and life-ways of nature-based, tribal peoples.

· makes grants to charities that provide support to tradition-based indigenous peoples.

· invests in small, appropriate projects that make a positive difference to the world’s few remaining Indigenous peoples who are exemplars of how the Earth’s resources, sustainability, and cultural diversity can be maintained.

· helps to raise awareness of the rights of indigenous peoples and the wisdom that they can bring to the world.

Onaway Trust (onaway.org) is based in Scotland and is looking to recruit a number of new new trustees to join our existing board to lead the charity into the future.

Main duties/responsibilities:

· Attend two to four face-to-face trustee meetings annually and a number of video meetings.

· Understand and accept the legal responsibilities of being a trustee.

· Develop and uphold trust policy.

· Assess grant applications.

· Occasional public representation of Onaway.

· Provide advice and support to the Trust staff.

Essential trustee skills and attributes:

· Experience of committee membership in a charitable, public sector or commercial organisation.

· Strategic vision and good independent judgement, an ability to think creatively and communicate effectively.

· IT literacy with access to a PC and the internet at home/work.

· Good interpersonal, communication, and networking skills – especially with people of differing backgrounds, as you may be required to represent the charity in the field.

· Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to trustee duties

· Experience in one of financial governance, digital communications and marketing or project management.

Desirable trustee skills and attributes:

· Experience/ interest in indigenous peoples and international development

· Experience in assessing grant applications

· Good organisational and administrative skills.

· Willingness to visit beneficiaries overseas.

About the role

· The Trust Manager will be responsible for the day to day management of the internal and external affairs of the Trust including the line management of the Communications and Administrative Support Officer as directed by the Board of Trustees.

Key Responsibilities

· Preparation of EMM & AMM agendas in line with the SCIO constitution

· Preparation and dissemination of meeting minutes in a suitable format in a timely manner

· Presentation of indigenous project proposals to further the objectives of the trust as well as supporting and enhancing external social media communications

· Ongoing monitoring and communications with indigenous projects supported ensuring audit requirements are met and relevant information is provided to support communications

· Preparation of quarterly budgets for Board meetings

· Ongoing communications with authorities, including auditors, accountants, legal representatives, volunteers (where applicable) and investment managers

· Making recommendations to the Board of Trustees to enable the strategic and ongoing management of the Trust.

· Presenting at Board meetings to ensure timely decisions can be made with full transparency

· Preparation of all documentation required to fulfil the Annual Audit and in consultation with the Chair of the Board, preparation of the Annual Report

· To uphold and have full regard to the Trust’s policies and internal procedures, reputation, aims and values

· At the direction of the Board, to visit supported projects ensuring they are meeting their reporting requirements and to seek opportunities for new funding partnerships that will enhance and support the values of the Trust

· Ensuring all invoices with contractors are accounted for and settled in a timely and agreeable manner

· To make recommendations to the Board of Trustees for the improved and ongoing Governance of the Trust

· To report on the performance of the Trust’s investments and to make recommendations to ensure they meet the financial objectives of the trust

· To report on the trust’s heritable property ensuring it is maintained in a sustainable manner; recommending and overseeing any contractual work and making certain current health and safety guidelines are strictly adhered to and documented

Pension

· A four percent contribution of gross salary will be paid by the employer each month to a recognised pension provider Holidays

· The equivalent of 20 days (four working weeks) holiday per year are provided excluding public holidays for full time employees. An additional half day per year will be added to this entitlement for continued service up to a maximum of 30 days (six working weeks). For part time employees a pro rata entitlement will be detailed in the contract of employment.

Working from home

· If a permanent homeworking arrangement is agreed, the employer will amend the contract of employment to reflect the homeworking agreement where necessary. All required IT equipment will be provided to perform your responsibilities.

About the role

· This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and skilled applicant to use a broad set of social media skills to drive external communications by championing the views of Indigenous Peoples whilst promoting their distinct relationship with our shared environment.

· Your key role will be the creation of all social media communications whilst supporting the indigenous programmes through outreach activities and increasing brand recognition for The Onaway Trust.

· Responsible to the board of trustees and supported by your line manager, your focus will be on external communications (social media, website, e-newsletters etc).

· By joining our small team, you will be a natural self starter and will be given significant opportunities to gain insights into a wide range of supported projects.

· To provide exemplary administrative support to the charity’s projects and trustee roles.

Key Responsibilities

· You will have full regard to Trust’s policies and internal procedures and uphold its reputation, aims and values.

· With ongoing guidance and subject to budgets, you will be able to identify and recommend new projects for consideration.

Communications support

· Day-to-day management of the charity’s website (Wordpress) and social media presence, including drafting, editing and publishing content, driving and being responsive to engagement.

· Plan and oversee the creation of engaging multi-media communications materials, including videos and photos that support marketing efforts.

· Provide creative and operational support for external communications, including annual reports, publications, toolkits, newsletters and other materials in line with brand guidelines and board recommendations.

· Alongside the line manager, to support the development, promotion and organisation of charity events and management days with the aim of increasing the reach and recognition of the work of The Onaway Trust.

Operational support / What you can expect in return

· You will be part of a small, friendly and committed team.

· Although based in Scotland, we are a flexible employer and support remote working from home.

· Standard office hours are 9.30am – 5.30pm with an hour for lunch. However, the role is open to those seeking flexibility within their work life balance whilst maintaining satisfactory outcomes.

· Occasional weekend working may be required in exchange for time off in lieu.

· IT support will be provided.

· A full induction will be provided.

· Annual Leave: five weeks initially with an extra day for each year of service up to 30 days, excluding public holidays.

· Probationary period: 6 months.

· Following your successful probationary period a 4% pension will be available (pension scheme, SIPP, etc.)

What kind of person is required?

· Able to work on their own initiative

· Results orientated

· Great communication skills

· Able to produce high quality written and visual work.

· Fully conversant with modern communication technologies.

· Sympathetic to the values of The Onaway Trust.

· Confident

· Cyber threat aware

Pension

· A four percent contribution of gross salary will be paid by the employer each month to a recognised pension provider

Holidays

· The equivalent of 20 days (four working weeks) holiday per year are provided excluding public holidays for full time employees. An additional half day per year will be added to this entitlement for continued service up to a maximum of 30 days (six working weeks). For part time employees a pro rata entitlement will be detailed in the contract of employment.

Working from home

· If a permanent homeworking arrangement is agreed, the employer will amend the contract of employment to reflect the homeworking agreement where necessary. All required IT equipment will be provided to perform your responsibilities.

The Conservation Volunteers – The Community Volunteering Charity

Every day TCV works across the UK to create healthier and happier communities for everyone - communities where our activities have a lasting impact on people’s health, prospects and outdoor places.

About the role:

The TCV Building Roots Ayrshire project is an exciting partnership project between TCV Scotland and three local authority departments in North, East and South Ayrshire, that are working on resettlement, integration, community learning and development, and ESOL. TCV have a track record of bringing refugee families together, visiting special local places where they meet new people and support local connections, and this has a profoundly positive impact on their lives. This project aims to improve families and individual’s experience of daily and social life, to grow confidence to visit greenspaces and to join into activities to learn about and engage in natural and cultural heritage activities. Those activities are best explored and learned about as a group to encourage building social connections, and improve the participants well-being and feeling of belonging.

The Senior Project Officer will oversee the general running and organisation of the project (including communication with all partners and participants, facilitation and logistics of sessions/activities, monitoring and evaluation of activities and feedback from participants)

This role will be key in supporting participants to practice English in TCV organised activities and this will be backed up with ESOL language classes and other activities organised by the Councils. The project will offer valuable learning opportunities in a supportive group environment while benefiting from engagement with local green spaces.

Other requirements of the role include:

• Health and safety management, including producing risk assessments
• Managing and supporting Volunteer Officers and trainees
• Managing TCV local resources, including the office and tools
• Assisting with managing the project budget and produce written reports when required
• Using online and offline materials to promote TCV’s work to new partners and individuals

* A full driving licence is required for this role.

A bit more about us:

We recognise that each community and the people living there have different needs. Whether improving wellbeing, conserving a well-loved outdoor space or bringing people together to promote social cohesion and combat loneliness, TCV works together with communities to deliver practical solutions to the real life challenges they face.

For over 60 years we have adapted our work with volunteers to reflect the changing needs of communities in the UK and, by giving people a sense of purpose and belonging, we have empowered them to take control of their lives and outdoor spaces for the benefit of all.

Whilst our activities vary, our inclusive approach has remained consistent; bringing people and places together to create happy, healthy and connected communities for everyone.

Join in, Feel good.

Serving as Minister of St Andrew’s Scots Memorial Church, Jerusalem.

Are you looking for a completely new challenge overseas? Is so, this is a great opportunity to put your faith to work and make a real difference. The Church of Scotland’s Faith Impact Forum works with communities in Israel and Palestine, supporting the local population through our Churches, hotel, guesthouse and school.

As an ordained minister of the Church of Scotland, you will be in sympathy with our aims in Israel and Palestine. An understanding of the theological background of the situation in the Middle East and an ability to reflect theologically on this is essential along with experience of working with people of other faiths and cultures.