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Scottish Ministers are looking to make up to two appointments to the Board of Crown Estate Scotland (Interim Management). Applicants must demonstrate experience, knowledge and expertise in at least one of the following:

• Optimising value from Investments;
• Strategic People/Change Management;
• Communications/External Engagement/Digital Communications.

Board Member Duties and Responsibilities

Board Members provide active and effective direction, support and guidance to ensure that CES(IM) delivers, and is committed to delivering, its functions effectively and efficiently and in accordance with the aims, policies and priorities of the Scottish Ministers. They provide a strong ‘challenge function’, carefully scrutinising planned and underlying assumptions before decisions are taken. In exercising this function, where necessary, they will challenge other members and senior officials.

Specific roles and responsibilities may vary but, unless otherwise agreed, Board Members will:

• prepare for, and attend, meetings of CES(IM) and its committees;
• attend other meetings and seminars on behalf of CES(IM) (as required);
• assist in the development, approval and monitoring of the Body’s corporate plans which demonstrate how CES(IM) contributes to National Outcomes;
• approve, where appropriate, a statement of accounts for each financial year on the basis determined by the Scottish Ministers;
• monitor the financial position of CES(IM) against budget allocations and key financial targets and ensure corrective action is taken where required;
• establish good partnership working with other organisations and participate in reference groups, discussion forums and open meetings (as required); and
• carry out other tasks that may reasonably be required.

Eden Project Communities has UK-wide reach and delivers initiatives that encourage public engagement and participation in positive action and create real social capital on a mass scale. Since it began in 2009, participation in The Big Lunch, the UK’s annual get-together for neighbours, has grown continually with the number of people taking part in 2017 rising to over 9 million. Alongside this we deliver initiatives that encourage connections, engage the public and help people across the UK build the skills and confidence to drive positive social action where it is needed most.

Over the next 3 years we are growing participation in the programme to new heights and aim to increase the social impact we have on communities and neighbourhoods all over the UK. You’ll help us increase awareness of and participation in all aspects of the programme in Scotland, including The Big Lunch, Community Camps, Exchange Hubs, The Big Lunch Community Walk and other projects.

Working as part of the Eden Project Communities team in Scotland, and in close collaboration with our other part-time Community Network Developer, you will take the lead in creating connections for people who are making positive change in their communities through the development and support of exchange hubs and a peer support network across Scotland. Key elements of the role include increasing participation in all aspects of the Eden Project Communities programme, developing resources, delivering and supporting events and building networks across people, projects and organisations.

Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience of organising and supporting community work and will have strong networking, relationship-building, event planning and facilitation skills. An excellent communicator, you will have the ability to engage and connect audiences at all levels through delivering events, experiences and resources and you will thrive in a fast-paced atmosphere where creative thinking and the ability to respond quickly to emerging opportunities is essential.

This is more than a job; it’s a career that supports people to live life to the full.

We are looking for resilient and friendly Support Workers to join a team working alongside autistic people encouraging them to live as independently as possible and to be part of their local community. As a Support Worker you will promote positive health and well-being of the people that you support, enabling them to have a meaningful life and be involved in a range of activities.

At Autism Initiatives we provide specialist services tailored to each individual. Experience is not essential, but a genuine passion to making a difference to the lives of autistic people, as well as a positive attitude, is key to being successful in this role.

In return, we will provide you with ongoing training and development, including supporting you to obtain your SVQ Level 3 qualification, if required. Given the nature of this role, successful applicants must register with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme and Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or equivalent regulatory body.

This is a truly rewarding role, with the opportunity for you to develop your skills and knowledge and fulfil your career aspirations.