Would you like to help improve the lives of women, children and young people primarily from the Asian, Black and Minority Ethnic communities who have experienced domestic abuse, forced marriage and honour-based abuse?

Hemat Gryffe Women’s Aid are seeking to recruit suitably experienced, qualified, and skilled women to join our Board of Directors.

Hemat Gryffe Women's Aid provides refuge accommodation, outreach, and follow-on support primarily to women, children, and young people from the Asian, Black and Minority ethnic community who experience domestic abuse, forced marriage and honour-based abuse.

The role of the Director is unpaid but not without reward. This is a unique opportunity for women from diverse backgrounds who have expertise, time, and commitment to join the Board of Directors to strengthen, provide strategic guidance and leadership to support the staff and future development of the organisation.

We are keen to recruit women who have the necessary skills and experience in the following areas which include: Human resources or a legal background; Governance; Finance/charity accounting; Health; Education; Housing. Knowledge and understanding of the issues facing women, children and young people from minority ethnic backgrounds who have experienced domestic abuse is essential.

Time Commitment: The Board currently meet monthly via Zoom. The frequency and the method of meeting will continue to be reviewed regularly to meet the needs of the organisation. It is important that prospective trustees recognise that they will also be, at times, responsible for progressing pieces of work in between meetings, either on an individual basis on behalf of the Board or as part of a short life working group or a sub-group of the Board. There is also an expectation that new trustees will fully participate in a comprehensive induction, as well as ongoing training and support.

North Lanarkshire Women’s Aid Ltd (NLWA) is a voluntary organisation based in Cumbernauld providing a confidential service offering valuable information, support and temporary accommodation to women and their children who have experienced domestic abuse in the Cumbernauld Kilsyth, Stepps, Moodiesburn, Chryston, Mount Ellen and Gartcosh areas. NLWA also campaigns to raise awareness of this issue and supports other domestic and sexual violence services throughout the area. Referrals mainly come from Social Work, educational professionals and Housing in addition to self referrals.

As a Limited Company and registered Scottish Charity, North Lanarkshire Women’s Aid is controlled by an independent voluntary Board of Directors drawn from the local community and is also accountable to funders including Scottish Government and the National Lottery.

North Lanarkshire Women’s Aid works in partnership with other Women’s Aid organisations throughout Great Britain to maintain an “open door” policy which allows women to access Refuges in any part of the country if they feel the need to move out of their local area.

We believe in equality of all people regardless of race, nationality, gender, age, sexual orientation or ability. We BELIEVE all women and children who come to us for support. We believe women and children have a right to live free from all forms of violence and abuse and that society has a duty to recognise and defend this right. Domestic violence is a violation of human rights.

About the Roles

NLWA is looking for up to 2 committed women with a strong background in one or more of the following areas:

• being a Charity Trustee, Education, Finance, Health, Housing

to join the 4 members currently on our Board guiding the strategic and operational direction of the organisation.

We would also welcome applications from women who may not have Board experience but who are passionate about creating a better future for those who have been affected by domestic abuse.

You do not need to know everything there is to know about domestic and or sexual abuse, but you will need to prove that you are interested in our work, be reliable, action focussed and committed to our principles and values.

Board meetings take place monthly at our office in Cumbernauld. The positions are voluntary but we will provide you with training and support and pay your expenses.

North Lanarkshire Women’s Aid is committed to promoting equality and diversity and positively welcomes applications from women from all sections of the community. Under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 only women need apply.

Scottish Women’s Aid has a new opportunity to join their busy and team. The Senior Finance Officer will take responsibility for ensuring effective financial management arrangements are in place to support the strategic aims of Scottish Women's Aid.

Background

Scottish Women’s Aid is Scotland’s leading voluntary sector organisation working to prevent domestic abuse and promoting effective policy and practice responses for women, children and young people who experience domestic abuse. We are the umbrella organisation for 34 autonomous Women’s Aid groups delivering direct services to women, children and young people across Scotland.

What You’ll Do

Reporting to the Operations Manager, and working closely with our Finance Officer, you will assist in the construction of annual budgets and present regular budget monitoring performance and forecasting information for the Management Team and Board of Directors. Along with the Operations Manager and Finance Officer you will develop, maintain and implement internal finance policies and contract management to support sound financial decision making across the organisation.

What We Need

Ideally HND level qualification and or working toward accounting qualification, we’re looking for someone with demonstrable experience of finance work in the third sector and the the ability to produce financial information for our Management Team and the Board of Directors.

We’re looking for someone who has;

• Experience of working in a financial environment including use of ledgers and Sage accounting software
• The ability to work successfully on your own initiative to high priority deadlines
• Knowledge and understanding of finance and funding mechanisms in the charity/third sector, including regulatory and legislative frameworks
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook
• Commitment to the feminist values, vision and mission of SWA

What we offer

There are many reasons to work for Scottish Women’s Aid. We have a great working culture and our mission and vision attracts a brilliant staff team. Your hard work is rewarded with a package of support and benefits including:

Flexible working

We offer flexible hybrid working options for the majority of our employees. Some posts are eligible for full-time homeworking. We also offer flexibility for staff and work/life balance through a number of flexible working options such as flexi time, condensed hours, job sharing.

Pay

SWA are a Living wage employer, our pay and grading system offers a competitive starting salary and yearly progression.

Annual Leave

We offer a full-time annual leave entitlement of 30 days (210 hours) per year plus 10 Public Holiday days (70 hours) per year. Leave is accrued at the rate of 3.33 days (23.3 hours) per month.

Pension

SWA believes it's important that we help you save for your retirement so access to Nest pension scheme is given to all eligible employees. SWA contributes 10% of gross contractual earnings on the provision that the employee contributes a minimum of 3% towards their pension contributions.

Learning and Development

SWA supports and develops staff to ensure they have the necessary skills, knowledge and abilities. There is an internal schedule of training on key skills and knowledge relevant to all staff. There is also scope to attend ad hoc training for employees who are working to develop specific skills.

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

SWA offers staff who meet the criteria for Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) an enhanced maternity pay of 20 weeks on full pay and 20 weeks on half pay.

Wellbeing

As part of SWA’s commitment to staff wellbeing, staff are offered a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance programme service with Heath Assured which provides confidential advice, counselling sessions and wellbeing support to all staff, and where applicable, immediate family members.

Bike 2 Work

An interest-free loan to purchase a bike, can be arranged up to the value of £1,000.

Edinburgh Leisure Gym Subsidies

Edinburgh based staff are able to access Edinburgh Leisure facilities for the reduced price of £1 per session.

POSITIVE ACTION

Scottish Women’s Aid aims to be an equal opportunities employer. Applications will be accepted from women only under Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Our long term aim is that the composition of our workforce should reflect that of women in the community. We recognise the value of a diverse workforce in which women from differing backgrounds, with different skills and abilities can bring new ideas to enable us to deliver high quality services and are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that is representative of the people we serve.

SWA are taking positive action to address an under-representation of both disabled and Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) employees within our workforce. We offer Disabled and BAME applicants the option of requesting that their application is considered under the terms of our Disabled or BAME Guaranteed Interview Schemes. You will be asked if you wish to be considered under the Disability/BAME Guaranteed Interview scheme when you complete our online application form.

Become a Kairos Trustee!

Are you interested in equality, diversity and inclusion? Do you have a passion for tackling gender inequality? Do you have a few spare hours a month? Then why not join our Trustee Board at Kairos Women+!

WHO WE ARE

Kairos Women+ is a community-led, women’s space based in Paisley, Renfrewshire. A second home for women and non-binary folk, we inspire transformational change in the lives of the women+ by collaboratively creating opportunities through workshops, events, training and courses.

“​Kairos Women+ has given me an insight into all different types of people and backgrounds. There is no stigma here at all and that is such a positive thing.” ​- Kairos participant

OUR AIMS

The aims of Kairos Women+ are:

Promoting equality and diversity for the public benefit

The advancement of women and non-binary people’s citizenship or community development through (but not limited to) providing volunteer opportunities

The relief of women and non-binary people in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Ideal candidates will have a commitment to the above aims and they will have skills & experience in one or more of the following areas (desirable not essential):

• Human Resources
• Legal
• Finance

TIME COMMITMENT

The Board of Trustees meets every 2-3 months, and we anticipate 3-5 hours of voluntary work per month. Our meetings our virtual or hybrid.

WHO CAN APPLY

Please note that this voluntary role is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1 (inclusive of non-binary people and trans women.)

We are passionate about equality, diversity & inclusion and we especially welcome applications from: Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic women+, disabled women and trans women.