Senior Communication Officer
- Full time
- £30,000
- office-based for contractual purposes; however this can be delivered flexibly with remote/ home working
- Closing 19th September 2022
- Advertised from 1st September 2022
- Reports To: Communications Manager. 35 hours per week however we are open to discuss a range of flexible working options.
- 9.25% employer pension contribution (salary sacrifice scheme available). Full private medical insurance with option to include family members. 4 x salary Death in Service cover. 29 days annual leave plus 8 days public holiday.
Role
We are looking for an experienced communication professional to join Inspiring Scotland’s small, but effective, and ambitious communication team.
Inspiring Scotland is active across a wide range of social issues and as Senior Communications Officer you will have the opportunity to engage with, and support colleagues right across the Inspiring Scotland team.
Alongside the Communications Manager and Communications Officer, you will plan and deliver a broad range of activity to engage and influence a range of stakeholders including: Scottish Charities, The Scottish Government, Trusts and Foundations, and private individuals. As a team we use our collective experience and creativity to position and promote the work of Inspiring Scotland.
The communications team current manages several online platforms including charityhealthcheck.org.uk intandem.scot.
The Senior Communications Officer will lead on developing the organisation’s digital activity, including the development of a new Inspiring Scotland website in 2023.
We are looking for someone who is excited to be part of a vibrant and effective charity which offers a culture of teamwork and flexibility. Strong interpersonal skills are essential as the role will involve engaging with people at all levels.
We offer a positive and supportive work environment alongside regular training and development opportunities.
We have an active wellbeing programme lead by the staff team as well as a calendar of social events and team building days.
For Inspiring Scotland, flexible working is the norm, and is more than just working from home. As an award-winning family friendly and flexible employer, we aim to promote a good work home life balance for all employees.
We are happy to consider a range of flexible working including part-time hours, compressed hours, job sharing, and flexible start and finish times.
Application notes
Location: Your role is office-based for contractual purposes; however this can be delivered flexibly with remote/ home working in place for all staff. The role will involve travel to attend team meetings and occasional events.
Apply by completing an application form and sending it to: recruitment@inspiringscotland.org.uk.
Deadline for applications is 12pm (noon) Monday 19th September.
Interviews will be held ideally 22nd/ 23rd /27th September ideally in person at Inspiring Scotland’s Edinburgh Offices.
We encourage applicants from across Scotland and virtual interviews can be accommodated.
If you need any support to apply or would like the application form in a different format, please get in touch. For more information or an informal chat please contact Eilidh@inspiringscotland.org.uk
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Operations & Development Manager
- Full time
- £32,000
- Lanark, Castlebank Horticultural Centre, ML11 9EG (On site)
- Closing 10th April 2024
About Lanark Community Development Trust
Lanark Community Development Trust (LCDT) is an independent Scottish charity, and one of a growing network of Development Trusts across Scotland. Established in 2009, our aim is to develop and deliver community projects which have a positive social, environmental, or economic impact on the town of Lanark and the surrounding area. We were one of the lead partners in the development of the ‘Vision for Lanark’, a strategic plan for the town, and continue to work in partnership with Discover Lanark and other third sector groups to deliver projects and maximise our impact.
LCDT is led by a team of Trustees who all serve on a voluntary capacity. We are also a membership organisation and offer a number of volunteering opportunities.
Recent projects delivered by LCDT include the redevelopment of Deadman’s Lane with Lanark Grammar School, the interpretation of the Wallace gap Site, and the installation of the Clydesdale Horse at Lanark Market. One of our core projects is the management and development of Castlebank Horticultural Centre (CHC). This purpose-built facility is located within the historic grounds of Castlebank Park and provides a community growing space, with associated training and learning facilities. Income generated through CHC is reinvested in the LCDT and our projects.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for a motivated and energetic Development Manager to lead the operations of Castlebank Horticultural Centre and support the development of other projects run by LCDT, whilst working with local partners to maximise capacity to create positive interventions for Lanark. This funded position is initially for one year, but we hope your drive will lead to continuation funding.
What you will be doing:
You will lead on the operation and development of Castlebank Horticultural Centre and other LCDT properties, working to create well-managed and engaging spaces with sustainable income streams. You will also provide support to LCDT-wide operations including project co-ordination, administration & membership management, volunteer support, board meeting facilitation, and marketing & communications. You will work the equivalent of one day a week with the Trust’s partner, Discover Lanark, on their social media pages and website.
Finance Manager
- Part time
- £43,359 – £47,488 pro-rata
- Based in Edinburgh or Glasgow with a flexible approach to carrying out an element of work from home.
- Closing 28th March 2024
We are looking for a passionate and committed individual to join Corra Foundation’s Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to support the implementation of Corra’s long term finance strategy, as well as supporting, managing and training the wider finance team.
Working across Corra with the Head of Finance the postholder will have a detailed knowledge of charity accounting principles, and a track record of successfully leading and managing a finance team. The successful applicant will have strong analytical skills and be able to demonstrate both operational and strategic thinking. You will have a proficiency in accounting software and be able to evidence successful production of annual accounts and monthly reporting, ensuring monitoring delivery against budgets.
Ideally, you will have practical experience of project accounting, restricted funds and grant-making activities.
Additionally, you should have excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, and experience of explaining complex financial information to other operational colleagues, and non-finance managers.
You should have experience of working in the charitable sector and handling charitable accounts, as well as having a high level of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.
As with other Corra staff, there will be the requirement to be flexible and to provide support for other aspects of Corra business as and when required.
If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact recruitment@corra.scot.
Technical Support Engineer
- Full time
- £30,845 – £34,272
- This post is based in our Edinburgh office. SCVO staff work a blend of office and home on agreement with their team and line manager, and within the parameters of our Blended Working policy.
- Closing 5th April 2024
Looking for an opportunity to work for a flexible and family friendly organisation with good pay and conditions?
SCVO is the membership organisation for the voluntary sector in Scotland and we take pride in being a good employer. Our staff can work a blend of office and home working and flexible working requests are a ‘day one right’.
We are seeking an experienced Technical Support Engineer to join our dynamic IT team. Your role is crucial in ensuring smooth operation of systems and applications, providing comprehensive assistance across networks, servers, cloud, desktops, and more. You'll also support our Managed IT service for the voluntary sector, delivering support remotely and on-site to our partners.
Your expertise and strong communication skills will be crucial in delivering technical assistance while maintaining a customer-focused approach that aligns with our values and service standards.
Join us and be part of a team committed to making a difference in the IT landscape of the voluntary sector.
We strive for a fair and transparent interview process; if you are successful and selected for interview, we will share our interview questions with you at least 3 days before the interview date.
We are recruiting for a Locality Manager to lead our service provision across the city of Edinburgh and the East.
In Edinburgh this is directly managing Our Visiting Home Service in the Northwest and Southwest of the city as well as overseeing the management of three supported accommodation programmes in the Broomhouse and Pilton areas. The Locality Manager will directly line manager a Service Manager in the city.
Right There is a charity working to prevent people becoming homeless and separated from their loved ones.
We’re here for children and adults who are living with the effects of poverty, addiction or broken relationships. Walking alongside people at home and in the community, we provide tailored support and form trusting relationships to help people feel happier, safer and more confident to live their lives.
Rooted in communities across Scotland for 200 years, we’re there for people going through tough times. Our work won’t stop until everyone has an equal chance to create a safe and supportive place to call home.
Main duties and responsibilities include:
- Directly manage delivery of the Edinburgh and East service and be service located in the city(potentially from Leith in the first instance)
- Lead service delivery in line with Right There’s aims, values and strategic objectives
- Lead your portfolio with emphasis on best practice, qualitative based outcomes and robust operational controls
- Ensure robust person-centred planning is at the heart of delivery with maintained and accurate support plans recording SMART outcomes.
- Responsibility for service development and excellence leading on the collation and implementation of annual review and improvement programme.
- Take ownership for growth of services under responsibility
- Investigate new opportunities allied to and/or supporting existing service provision
- Support leadership and senior management colleagues develop new service proposals and tenders of new and existing activity.
- Lead the Edinburgh and East delivery teams with a clear focus on delivery performance and outcome attainment
- Lead the teams to deliver great “customer” service and a People First Approach
- Work in partnership with Right There colleagues; promote clear and singular communication
- Embrace a positive working culture working collaboratively, promoting inclusiveness, cooperation, trust and open exchange of ideas to fulfil Right There’s strategic aims supporting line managers and delivery staff to do likewise.
- Accountable for service specific data collection, analysis and regular agreed reporting
- Deliver on service performance, using KPI data to support decision making and planning for current programmes.
- Responsible for upholding the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) Codes of Practice and Health and Social Care Standards within your programme.
- Lead the Edinburgh and East services in partnership with key commissioners involved in service review and reporting.
- Take the lead in service delivery matters as they apply to the Care Inspectorate, building positive working relations with respective Inspectorate staff.
- Responsible for compiling and managing the approved annual budgets
- Ensure services operate within financial parameters and targets
What we expect from you
Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.
We need you to be qualified to SVQ Level 3 in Social Services and Healthcare (previously Health and Social Care), SCQF Level 7 or HNC in Social Services. We also need you to be qualified in, or willing to work towards SVQ Level 4 Social Services and Healthcare and SVQ Level 4 in Management, or SCQF equivalent.
We’re looking for someone that has experience of managing a service, with the ability to lead and take ownership and accountability for the programmes. We also need you to have knowledge and experience of working to Care Inspectorate standards as well as having experience of building, leading and managing a team.
What you can expect from us
We value our staff as our greatest asset and will provide the following working conditions:
- The post holder will report to the Head of Operations-Services.
- Your normal working hours are an average of 35 per week. These hours are usually worked Monday to Friday, and flexibly between the hours of 8.00am to 6.00pm, with core hours over the period from 10am to 4pm with one-hour unpaid. Variations to these hours must be agreed with your line manager.
- Your usual place of work will be 26 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 5AA
- Annual leave entitlement of 210 hours holiday (equivalent to 6 weeks) pro rata per year in the first year rising to 280 hours (equivalent to 8 weeks) pro rata per year in the second. This includes public holidays.
- You will be automatically enrolled into the People’s Pension in the month that you will complete 3-months of employment, provided you meet the auto-enrolment criteria.
- Life Insurance from day one
- Option to purchase and sell annual leave.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Ongoing learning and development
- Wellness programmes
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