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Linstone is a registered social landlord based in Linwood, Renfrewshire. We are a charity that owns and manages approximately 1,600 properties, providing affordable rented and supported housing as well as providing factoring services to a further 2,000 owner occupiers.

We have a vacancy for a Community Engagement Officer following on from very successful funded Community Engagement projects. Linstone have developed this role to continue to grow the Community Engagement and to work collaboratively with the wider staff team to add value to our engagement with tenants, communities and partner organisations to develop our strategic objectives.

Main duties will include:

• To assist in the delivery of Linstone’s Community Engagement Strategy, prioritising activities that support customers and local communities, particularly the more marginalised or disadvantaged

• Work collaboratively with colleagues, developing creative ways to encourage positive engagement with people

• Develop and nurture relationships with customer and community partners and other partner organisations

• Be a positive ambassador for Linstone Housing Association at various local forums, proactively networking to influence opportunities for joint partnership projects

• To provide a wider community insight that contributes to our future Business Plans

The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills, both verbally and in writing

• Clear thinker and effective decision maker

• Experience of line management or staff supervision

• Excellent project management skills and the ability to deliver successful projects

• Proven ability to develop, monitor, review and implement policies and procedures

• Ability to develop and sustain good working relationships with external agencies and partners at appropriate external meetings including evening meetings

• Experience of setting up management information and reporting systems

• Proven ability to plan and manage a varied and challenging workload with minimal supervision

• Numerate, IT and social media literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft Office (for example, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Publisher and Excel)

• Commitment to providing a high quality customer centred service

• Proven track record of achieving individual objectives and contributing to overall team performance

• Effective problem solving and decision making skills

• Experience of providing advice, training and support to other members of staff

• Demonstrate an ability to assimilate, collate and analyse information quickly with attention to detail

We are looking for an experienced service manager for the delivery of three Edinburgh based services that make a difference to peoples’ lives.

As a Service Manager you will combine a thorough knowledge of social care practice with leadership, team management, achieving financial targets and service development.

Our Service Managers are responsible and accountable for maintaining high quality standards across services and the leadership and management of teams to ensure safe and effective provision of support through the promotion of outcomes focused person-centred approaches. Ensuring compliance with relevant, legislation, contracts and service specifications, policies and ensuring practice reflects the requirements of key stakeholder and external partnerships.

If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we would like to hear from you, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

With a clear Strategic Plan in place, a highly motivated staff team and a dedicated Board of Trustees, this is an excellent opportunity to fulfil a leading role in a respected national body with an exciting agenda. The Trust is delivering innovative and sector-leading actions that are aimed at celebrating Scotland’s built environment, taking action for its improvement, and empowering its communities.

The new Chair will be someone who is passionate about Scotland’s communities, built environment and heritage. Whilst they are likely to have a strong interest and affinity with Scotland’s built heritage and its conservation, the Trust is increasingly involved with a wider range of issues, such as community empowerment and quality of life in relation to our built environment more broadly.

The core responsibilities of the Chair are to lead our Board of Trustees, to act as an ambassador for the Trust where required, and to support our ambitious and dynamic professional team. We envisage that the new Chair will be enthusiastic for our mission and vision, a recognisable figure in their field and able to commit sufficient energy to the Trust in the years ahead.

The role is unremunerated but covers travel costs and other out-of-pocket expenses.

The Moray Firth Partnership plays a unique role as a neutral, independent charity in promoting and facilitating sustainable solutions to marine and coastal challenges faced by the Moray Firth and its communities. This is an exciting time for the organisation. We have developed a new, ambitious vision to be the most sustainable marine region in Scotland.

We are seeking a self-starter with knowledge of marine and coastal management or planning issues and a passionate commitment to the Moray Firth to become our new Partnership Manager.

The Moray Firth Partnership plays a unique role as a neutral, independent charity in promoting and facilitating sustainable solutions to marine and coastal challenges faced by the Moray Firth and its communities. This is an exciting time for the organisation. We have developed a new, ambitious vision to be the most sustainable marine region in Scotland.

We are seeking a self-starter with knowledge of marine and coastal management or planning issues and a passionate commitment to the Moray Firth to become our new Partnership Manager.

Dunedin Canmore, part of Wheatley Group, provides affordable housing and outstanding services for people in its communities across Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife.

Dunedin Harbour provides temporary accommodation to individuals who are homeless. Staff provide 24 hour support for people with a range of needs and help them develop independent living skills to enable them to sustain future accommodation. The service is managed by Dunedin Canmore Housing in partnership with the City of Edinburgh Council.

We now have a great opportunity for a Project Worker to join our team at Dunedin Harbour.

As a Project Worker you will work as part of a team providing high-quality support to service users and ensure there is a supportive and safe living environment for all.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, customer service skills, IT literacy and the ability to manage a night shift pattern are essential to this post. A professional qualification in housing / care support or allied discipline is desirable, experience of paid or voluntary work at a similar level is essential.

The position is subject to a PVG check.

The WHALE Arts Community Garden Coordinator will be responsible for the running and maintenance of the garden working independently, and along with the Garden Volunteers and the Enterprise and Facilities Manager. The WHALE Arts garden provides an enjoyable and sustainable greenspace for our local Wester Hailes community. You will be maintaining the grounds that hold a variety of plants, vegetables, fruit, herbs, benches and a fire pit.

Working closely with your manager you will help develop and follow a maintenance plan for the WHALE Arts garden that supports our organisation values, be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the garden and help ensure health and safety is followed on the gardening grounds.

Additionally you will coordinate our Garden volunteers and share skills and knowledge regularly on horticultural practices such as planting, growing, preparation, and pruning. Using your excellent communication skills and ability to build positive relationships. You will discuss, explore, and where suitable, implement feedback and ideas from our volunteers and staff to keep the garden developing and growing.

Make A Difference: Join Cordale’s Management Committee

Cordale Housing Association is seeking talented leaders to support its ambitions to make life better for residents and tenants in Renton and West Dunbartonshire.

Individuals with a record of success in any leadership role are being invited to join Cordale’s Management Committee.

The Association has successful completed a transformation programme, resulting in significantly improved performance and services, and is now mapping a strategy for further improvements.

The current Committee is made up of local residents, plus individuals with specific business skills. Its role is to ensure sound management of Cordale and to deliver excellent outcomes for tenants and service users.

These positions provide the opportunity to gain further governance and leadership experience. They are being offered on a voluntary basis, and full support and training will be provided.

Due to internal promotion we are recruiting a suitably experienced candidate to manage the expansion of an existing, innovative, community led project designed to provide a range of services to improve wellbeing in five Orkney islands.

You will work collaboratively with Island Development Trusts to extend the remit of the current project to include all age groups with a focus on social inclusion, reducing inequalities, developing community and individual resilience and improving access to services within island localities.

You will have experience of managing projects or services, an understanding of health and wellbeing issues in remote rural, island areas, have excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.