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Geeza Break is a charity based in the East End of Glasgow and we are looking to recruit a Data Officer to manage and oversee our cloud-based database/CRM system.

You will be expected to manage all aspects of the database to ensure accurate monitoring and evaluation of all our charitable services to support service delivery, service improvement and communication with key stakeholders. This will entail monitoring and reporting on service outcomes and evaluations, training and supporting staff to use the system and general monitoring of the database to ensure that it accurately and efficiently records the client base and services delivered.

You must have the following experience and attributes:

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel or Equivalent
• Knowledge of monitoring key performance indicators
• Knowledge of third sector outcomes, evaluation and reporting processes
• Good understanding of using and manipulating data
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to stay calm under pressure
• Methodical approach to work
• Excellent organisation skills
• A great team player
• A desire to show initiative
• Good at juggling tasks and prioritising

There will be a six-month probationary period for the above post.

Disclosure cost will be met by Geeza Break.

Barrhead Housing Association is a local community controlled charitable organisation, operating within the East Renfrewshire area. It currently owns and manages a stock of 934 houses, with a further 250 factored properties delivered through our subsidiary, Levern Property Services. The Association is a non-profit making organisation, providing good quality affordable housing with a commitment to continuous improvement to services. We are now looking to recruit for this position.

This new temporary post will be responsible for the development, delivery and management of the Brighter Futures Barrhead. ‘Brighter Futures Barrhead’ project which will tackle poverty and inequality for local families through a co-ordinated partner and community volunteer approach, with BHA as the lead delivery and managing partner.

The project will support families on low incomes to manage their finances appropriately, enabling them to make their resources go further and are accessing all financial entitlements they are eligible for. Help reduce food insecurities, introduce training to support families, parents and children. Reduce the household spending of families on low incomes and help maximise the income available to support families.

Through the project we will operate the BHA Community Fund, this fund will be distributed using a Participatory Budgeting model and the postholder will be directly responsible for the co-ordination of the fund and the PB model.

Cumbernauld Action for Care of the Elderly CACE was founded in 1990 and is the leading provider of quality day-care for older people in Cumbernauld and surrounding villages. We provide creative social based activities and learning opportunities primarily in group settings. We also run a Community Transport project with regular outings and transport to and from our centre. Because of the impact of COVID 19 a lot of our services have had to change to better fit our community needs. We are looking for an experienced Fundraising Manager to work alongside our CEO and Director of Transformational Change to identify, develop and deliver an enhanced fundraising programme in order to secure funding support for our changing and growing services

Main purpose of job:

The main purpose of this post is to work with us to grow and manage CACE’s fundraising activities to generate income and increase the diversity of our income streams. The role will include analysis of our audience and potential donors and funders, development of a robust fundraising strategy and delivery of our programme of funding activity.

This project will involve working with a variety of key stakeholders new and existing funders and donors, growing engagement with and support for our services.

Main responsibilities:

• Take a lead role in the successful creation of our fundraising strategy which includes analysis of our current activities, audience and donor research and recommendations for future fundraising activity
• Implement the fundraising strategy and achieve key performance indicators.
• Work with the Director of Transformational Change to identify and manage risks.
• Prepare papers and reports that allow informed decisions to be taken that progress the activity
• Contributing a fundraising perspective into our overall communication plan

To arrange an informal conversation about this role please contact Ann Innes on 07714 784 823

Kyle & Lochalsh Community Trust is looking for talented and dedicated people to join a small, friendly and dynamic team.

We have funding from the SSE Renewables Highland Sustainable Development Fund for a creative part time Viking Living Village Officer to work with our community, various stakeholders, and consultants to develop a Viking Village concept in a way that fits our community’s aspirations and brings social, cultural and economic benefits to the area.

Kyle & Lochalsh Community Trust is looking for talented and dedicated people to join a small, friendly and dynamic team.

We have successfully secured 3 years project funding from the Community Lottery Fund & the Heritage Lottery Fund to improve the condition of the Plock and introduce a variety of conservation volunteering opportunities and activities that will connect people with the Plock, improve their health and well-being and help them to learn new skills. This project will be led by a Ranger and an Outdoor Learning & Wellbeing Officer, working as a team, and supported by KLCT staff and volunteers.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Ranger who will oversee the maintenance and management of the Plock; the infrastructure projects works; the work of our keen conservation volunteers; the Community Shed project as well as help to deliver activities and work to raise awareness of the Plock.

MYPAS promotes the health and wellbeing of young people across East Lothian and Midlothian and currently focuses on working in the areas of mental health and substance use. MYPAS is a community-based organisation with charitable status and based in Dalkeith, Midlothian.

This post will engage with young people aged 12-18, across Midlothian and East Lothian, adversely mentally affected by the situations brought about by the covid pandemic, with particular regard to LGBT+ young people. The post will provide counselling to young people aged 12-18 within a holistic service including connecting with the LGTB+ project that MYPAS is now running in both Midlothian and East Lothian.

Qualified to Diploma level (or equivalent) in a counselling therapeutic discipline, a member of a recognised professional body (e.g. BACP, COSCA) and have experience of working with young people, you will also be committed to delivering a service according to best practice and within community settings.

The postholder will work within a multi-disciplinary service and work effectively with other agencies in partnership settings. Contributing to the wider MYPAS service, the postholder will ensure that young people are worked with using a holistic approach through effectively linking the work of the Therapies team with other areas of MYPAS’ work as well as that of partner organisations.

This post may require evening and occasional weekend work.

Special conditions:

· Contract until March 2022 (continuation dependent on MYPAS securing further funding).

· The post may involve regular evening and occasional weekend working.

· This post is funded by BBC Children in Need

· You must be able to travel across Midlothian and East Lothian.

If you love all things social media and can bring fresh energy to our digital channels, we want to hear from you. You will be working with all spheres of St Paul’s Youth Forum to share stories of the exciting work that we do, with funders, donors, partners, and our local community.

This is an incredible opportunity for someone who is either starting out in their career, looking for a change of direction, or is currently under-employed.

The role will be funded through the Rank Foundation’s Time to Shine Leadership Programme, pending a successful second interview with a representative from the Rank Foundation.

The Rank Foundation’s Time to Shine Programme has been running for a decade. Each year a cohort of Time to Shine leaders are funded to develop their skills and talents within a charity or social enterprise that the Foundation supports. The programme’s distinctive culture incorporates a range of personal and professional development activities for the Time to Shine leader.

For more information please see attached Job Description or contact Melanie Hall via mel@stpaulsyouthforum.co.uk

Organisation profile:

Established in 1997, St Paul’s Youth Forum (Scottish Charity no SC042570) works with young people and our local community in the north east of Glasgow to provide a wide range of opportunities. We run a range of activities from a youth radio station to a weekly three-course community meal, diversionary youth work 6 days a week to weekly wood-fired pizza nights.

Midlothian’s Third Sector Interface (TSI) is a partnership made up of two separate organisations: Midlothian Voluntary Action and Volunteer Midlothian. The TSI also hosts the Social Enterprise Alliance Midlothian. Our key role is to provide support, training, guidance and representation for the third sector, social enterprise, volunteer-involving organisations and volunteers in Midlothian. We are one of 32 TSIs across Scotland, forming an essential part of the infrastructure of Scottish civic and community life.

Overview:

This is a key role which will be located within Midlothian Voluntary Action but will work across the TSI. Midlothian TSI is currently undergoing a rebranding exercise and will soon launch a new integrated website.

We require a creative and skilful Communications Officer to lead the implementation of our communications strategy, to help our voice reach more widely into communities, and to raise our profile using the new website, social media and other communications channels. You will be a collaborative but independent and self-motivated communicator with a demonstrable track record of producing factual and engaging communications across a range of media.

Anstruther Improvements Association (AIA) is a community-led, membership SCIO based in Anstruther, whose vision is to build a thriving and resilient community, improving Anstruther for all. We provide a range of community events and activities, manage floral displays, give out small grants and own and operate Dreel Halls, the only community space in Anstruther Wester.

The AIA has received a National Lottery award from The National Lottery Community Fund for a part-time community development worker for three years. The community development worker will play a significant role in achieving the AIA’s vision, making the community stronger, more resilient and more independent. They will push forward the organisation’s general strategy to meet the needs of the Anstruther community and make sure that the AIA operates in a joined-up way with other organisations in Anstruther. Using the AIA’s assets, their activity should ensure that local residents experience greater wellbeing, feel more connected to their community and feel supported to take action and make things happen.

Applicants must have a track record in successful asset-based-community-development community building, with experience delivering and supporting inspiring and appealing community activity. You will have demonstrably excellent communication and engagement skills. Other necessary skills and experience include: volunteer management, budgeting, organisational, time management, team working, IT, planning, target setting, monitoring and evaluation. Our ideal candidate would be flexible, adaptable, creative and able to respond to changing contexts. While comfortable working at a senior level, they must also be willing to deal with the variety of tasks that arise when they are the only employee and often working alone.