Top job! Head of Social Enterprise in Schools (Scotland)
- Full time
- £44,277
- Edinburgh office base with the option to work flexibly and remotely from home
- Closing 21st June 2023
- Advertised from 2nd June 2023
- Salary: (under review). Status: Full-time, 35 hours per week, Permanent.
- Company pension (up to 8%), 35 days annual leave, an employee assistance programme and learning and development opportunities.
Role
We’re on a journey to create fairer communities by facilitating 10 million social entrepreneurs globally by 2030. Do you want to help make this a reality?
We are looking for a values-driven leader to join our highly skilled, motivated, and supportive team as Head of Social Enterprise in Schools (Scotland).
In their 10 year Strategy for Social Enterprise, the Scottish Government announced its ambition to see a social enterprise in every school in Scotland. We have been tasked with leading on the delivery of this goal.
Since the Social Enterprise Schools programme began we’ve had over 2,000 school engagements (primary and secondary) in around 1400 schools spread across Scotland and in that time we have seen young people change how they see themselves and grow hugely in confidence while building essential skills for the future. We work with primary and secondary schools, and schools for young people with additional support needs.
The Head of Social Enterprise in Schools (Scotland) provides a cornerstone to the vision and direction of the organisation and will drive the growth of this programme in Scotland. We are looking for someone with a passion for changing lives, supporting young people and who understands the power of social enterprise. We believe this provides an opportunity to drive both transformational learning for the young people and also the opportunity to create positive social change and fairer communities. We are seeing the young people become assets in their community. It’s inspiring stuff!
Previous experience of a leadership position is essential, including the ability to work strategically, think creatively, build relationships and set an inspiring direction and vision for others. A key objective will be to help move Social Enterprise Schools onto a sustainable footing in the medium term, therefore previous experience of generating income is highly desirable.
You will lead a talented team who are geographically spread across Scotland. You will be an experienced people manager with the ability to nurture talent and empower others to grow and develop, working with freedom and autonomy.
Having the right mind-set, attitude and approach is as important for us as having the right experience and skills. We appreciate that the best person might not have all the criteria we have listed, so if you feel your experience and skills will help you to make a great contribution in this role and you have the right mind-set, we would welcome an application from you.
Role Purpose
This role is responsible for leading the growth of Social Enterprise Schools in Scotland and for securing the sustainability and delivery of the programme. The post holder is a member of the Operational Leadership Team and collectively accountable for decision-making across a range of organisational and strategic matters with individual accountability for a main business function.
The post holder is accountable for the success and sustainability of Social Enterprise Schools activity in Scotland, nurturing and developing strategic partnerships and delivering on financial targets. The post holder works in close collaboration with the Head of Social Enterprise in Schools (England), the Chief Executive and the Head of Sustainable Business to shape the overall strategy and relationship management of this area of work. Therefore, experience of generating income, leading a strategy and working creatively and collaboratively are highly desirable in this role.
The post holder will lead a highly skilled team and experience of people and team management, as well as supporting wellbeing, is required.
Main Duties and Accountabilities
·Lead the strategic direction of Social Enterprise Schools in Scotland, overseeing operational delivery and driving an inspiring and sustainable future for this area of the business.
·Accountable for securing the financial sustainability of Social Enterprise Schools through income generating activities such as sponsorship, fundraising and sales. The post holder will work collaboratively with the Chief Executive, Head of Social Enterprise in Schools (England) and Head of Sustainable Business in this area.
·Undertake external influencing and relationship management across a range of sector-specific strategic and delivery partners at senior level. The post holder is expected to monitor Education reform and maintain awareness of emerging policy - ensuring the Scottish programme’s development and delivery is informed by insight into current sectoral developments.
·As part of the Operational Leadership Team, contribute to strategic, financial and operational decision-making across all aspects of the business and make recommendations to the Strategic Leadership Team as required.
·Contribute to the growth and profile of Social Enterprise Schools both domestically and internationally in collaboration with the Head of International, Head of Social Enterprise Schools (England) and the Chief Executive.
·Line manage allocated posts, oversee workload allocation, lead and grow the skills and capacity of the allocated staff team and ensure its wellbeing. Leading recruitment of staff where required.
For a full set of criteria and further information about Social Enterprise Schools and how to apply please download the recruitment pack from our website.
Organisation profile:
At the Social Enterprise Academy, we believe social entrepreneurs play an essential role in changing the world.
We strengthen their role in local communities through transformational learning programmes that will increase their community impact.
Our programmes are accredited, responsive to learner needs, and are delivered by experienced facilitators who are social change leaders themselves.
Since 2004, we have delivered over 1,900 learning programmes to 28,000+ learners in over 30 countries. We have also engaged over 55,000 young people around the world, using social enterprise as a tool to help them reach their full potential and create positive change in their communities.
Application notes
Website: socialenterprise.academy/scot/join-the-team
- Complete the application form and the equality and diversity monitoring form. We ask for these to be completed and shared using the Word templates provided to ensure consistency and fairness as part of our equity, diversity and inclusion policy. If, for accessibility reasons, you require to submit in a different format please let us know.
- Send your application form and equality and diversity monitoring form to seahr@socialenterprise.academy by 1pm on 21 June 2023.
- Please note that interviews will take place in person on 27 June 2023 in Edinburgh. Interviews via Zoom will be considered where travel is not feasible.
More information is available at: socialenterprise.academy/scot/join-the-team
If you would like an informal chat to find out more about the opportunity, please contact our HR team: seahr@socialenterprise.academy
If you have any questions or if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments regarding the application or interview process e.g. an application form in a different format or extra interview time please get in touch:
Lanagh Taylor | 0131 243 2670| seahr@socialenterprise.academy
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Practice Learning Development Officer (PDAPL Co-ordinator)
- Full time
- £42,222 – £46,399
- Glasgow (On site)
- Closing 29th April 2024
Learning Network West is a unique organisation, supporting Social Work Education and developing practice learning opportunities across the West of Scotland. We work closely with HEI and Local Authority funding partners across the West of Scotland to fulfil three core functions: the Mental Health Officer Award Programme, The Professional Development Award in Practice Learning, and social work student placement matching and development. As part of this existing work, the Network is working closely with stakeholders, including Scottish Government, SSSC and our partners, to ensure continued contribution and commitment to the on-going development of social work education in Scotland.
Due to the ending of a secondment, we are excited to be seeking appointment for a Practice Learning Development Officer (PDAPL Co-ordinator). The post holder will be responsible for working in partnership, to plan, deliver and evaluate the PDAPL programme. The successful candidate will be responsible for the practice elements of the programme, including the strategic developments and operational oversight. The post holder will represent Learning Network West as a conduit in Social Work Education across Scotland.
Learning Network West is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Secondments welcome.
Purpose of post: The post holder will be responsible for working in partnership, to plan, deliver and evaluate the PDAPL programme. The successful candidate will be responsible for the practice elements of the programme, including the strategic developments and operational oversight. The post holder will represent Learning Network West as a conduit in Social Work Education across Scotland.
Main responsibilities:
- Co-ordination of candidate selection, including standardisation between SQA centres, cohort adverts, facilitating information session, reading all applications and chairing selection panel, writing decision letters and providing one to one feedback for unsuccessful candidates.
- Undertake assessment and internal verification of candidates.
- Co-ordinate assessment and verification activities, including assessor and verifier induction and registration, annual CPD records, chairing portfolio and standardisation meetings (approx. 18 meetings a year), ensuring assessment and verification adheres to both award standards (SSSC) and validation requirements (SQA).
- Development and review of course materials, including assessment instruments, methodologies and portfolio, handbook, selection materials, teaching materials, policies and strategy documents. To be cognisant of legislative, policy and practice developments and ensure programme continues to meet the broad needs or partners, regulatory and validating bodies.
- Co-ordinating ongoing CPL activities for assessors and verifiers.
- Co-ordinating and tutoring on a taught programme (covering topics including assessment, supervision, adult learning, reflection, emotional intelligence, evidence based practice, leadership, evaluation and change processes).
- Evaluation of all programme activities.
- Maintaining accurate, up to date candidate and assessment records, including candidate progress and deferrals.
- Producing annual quality assurance monitoring, external verification and systems verification reports.
- Collating, analysing and producing a range of monitoring information for stakeholders, including the West Learning partnership (12 local authorities and 5 HEI’s).
- The design, facilitation and evaluation of assessor and verifier induction programmes.
- Chair Practice Learning Award Management Group and undertake any tasks allocated – over the next year this will likely include the implementation of revised Group Award Specification (following recent SQA review) and subsequent amendments to portfolio handbook and taught materials.
- Co-ordination and investigation of complaints and misconduct procedures.
- E-portfolio induction programme, monthly e-portfolio surgeries and ongoing/ as and when support for candidates, assessors and verifiers.
Top job! Venture Support Manager
- Full time or Part time
- £36,000 – £44,000
- Edinburgh (Hybrid)
- Closing 21st April 2024
We're on the lookout for a Venture Support Manager to join The Ventures Lab team at The Challenges Group.
This role is at Senior Manager level and part of our senior team in Scotland, reporting to the Chief Executive.
Download the full recruitment pack below or from our website:thechallengesgroup.com/jobs
About us:
Challenges Group is an international enterprise development organisation which improves organisational capabilities through learning and leadership development for people and strengthening enterprises and their ecosystems. The Ventures Lab by Challenges Group provides an inclusive, supportive path for aspiring or early-stage entrepreneurs to bring their purpose-led businesses to life.
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Top job! Transnational Opportunities Lead
- Full time
- £38,522
- Glasgow (Hybrid)
- Closing 30th April 2024
About us
The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) Partnership is the independent organisation responsible for Scotland’s National Framework for Qualifications. The SCQF brings together quality assured assessed learning throughout life whether gained in school, workplace, college, university or online into one system for recognising achievement.
We are a Living Wage Employer and are accredited to Investors in People Gold level, working in ways that realise our values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration and Enabling. As a small staff team of thirteen with national coverage, we also operate a Flexible Working Policy and offer hybrid working.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team in the key role of Lead for Transnational opportunities within our Quality Enhancement and Recognition team. Your role will be critical to the relaunch of our transnational consultancy services offer promoting the SCQF globally, whilst also maintaining high standards of quality assurance for our credit rating bodies and contributing to capacity building and RPL activities.
About you
This role would suit a person with SCQF Level 9 equivalent skills or experience.
To be successful in this role you will need to be familiar with at least one aspect of the lifelong learning sector, have some knowledge and understanding of qualifications frameworks and/or quality assurance principles and ideally have a proven track record in business development and/or project management.
We are looking for someone who has excellent communication skills, including the ability to produce high quality reports and documents and present to external audiences. You need to be equally comfortable working on your own initiative or in a team setting, possess strong IT skills and show a commitment to our values of Collaboration, Integrity, Enabling and Respect. Travel, including overseas, may be required as part of the role.
Working at the SCQF Partnership
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 12%
- Westfield Health benefits, including costs reimbursed for dental, physiotherapy and counselling services, optical fees and health club concession
- Death in Service Benefit worth 1 x annual salary
- 25 days’ annual leave rising to 28 days after 3 years’ service + 13 public holidays
- Flexible and hybrid working policy and a range of family-friendly policies to support work-life balance.
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.
Top job! Senior Service Manager – Health & Wellbeing
- Full time or Part time
- £44,132 – £49,796
- Edinburgh based with travel to other sites (Scottish Borders and West Lothian) (On site)
- Closing 30th April 2024
Are you…
- An experienced manager who can think strategically and lead operationally?
- Passionate about the benefits of positive health and wellbeing
- Keen to use relationship-based ways of working to build resilience and reduce social isolation?
Do you want to play a lead role at the heart of an organisation which makes a real difference to people’s lives?
If you’d love to lead an innovative and varied range of services which all promote health & wellbeing, then this could be the job for you! Our Health & Wellbeing pillar provides Preventative and Early Intervention services which support people to build community connections and promote positive health and wellbeing, thereby reducing the risk of homelessness. We know the power of food and greenspace in bringing people together and building community connections.
About the role
The Health & Wellbeing pillar is full of knowledgeable, experienced, dedicated staff, and this role leads them to deliver the following services:
- Reset
- Food Education
- Golden Years
- OPAL (West Lothian and Borders)
You’ll be responsible for leading the pillar’s strategic and operational activities. This includes planning, budgeting, funding, partnerships, quality assurance and risk management.
About you
You will have a knack for translating strategic aims into operational reality. You will be a role model of Cyrenians’ values-led, relationships-based approach, with experience in managing, developing and supporting services and people. You’ll be keen to use your excellent management skills to support your teams, build connections and share learning across the Health & Wellbeing pillar and beyond.
You’ll bring knowledge of health and social inequalities, their impact on people today, alongside excellent partnership-working and contract management skills. You’ll have experience in building, developing and evaluating services. As this is a busy, complex role, you’ll benefit from being organised and skilled in managing expectations and competing priorities.
We welcome applications from people with lived experience of the issues Cyrenians works on.
How we’ll support you
You’ll be supported by an experienced Director of Services, and join a collaborative, knowledgeable senior management team, who will support you to develop and grow in your role. You’ll also have access to wider Cyrenians’ support, including our learning programme, and staff wellbeing services.
About Cyrenians
At Cyrenians we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness by taking a Public Health Approach to Homelessness Prevention. We take a values-led and relationships-based approach to delivering all our services. You can find out more about our organisation and our impact online.
Our values
Compassion | Respect | Integrity | Innovation
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