Clerk to the Board (Maternity Cover)
- Part time
- £27,830 – £32,438 pro-rata
- Grantown on Spey
- Closing 21st November 2022
- Advertised from 3rd November 2022
- 1 Year Fixed Term Contract. 27 hours per week.
Role
About Us:
The Cairngorms National Park (CNP) is the largest national park in the UK, covering 4500km2. It is also a place of sheer abundance, having more high mountain ground than anywhere else in the UK, the largest Caledonian forest, some of Scotland’s purest rivers and finest livestock rearing farmland. It is home to 25 percent of the UK’s rare and endangered species. It is a truly unique place to work, with our dedicated and passionate Corporate Services team who are committed to providing the best people experience, every day. Furthermore, there is access to some of the most beautiful countryside straight from our Headquarters office door.
The Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) is one of Scotland's top 10 flexible employers and listed in the UK’s Top 100 best not for profit companies to work for; we’re dedicated to both this fantastic landscape and our employees.
We now have an exciting opportunity for a Clerk to the Board (Maternity Cover) to join the CNPA and oversee the organisation and efficient delivery of all Board, Committee and governance meetings and events, including supervising other staff to plan, prepare and coordinate these meetings.
The Role:
As the Clerk to the Board you will provide support to the Board including ensuring that papers and reports are of high quality and published within deadlines for statutory committees, which can involve influencing staff at a higher level to adhere to procedures regarding quality and deadlines. This means you should have great organisational and time keeping skills.
You will ensure that Board/Committee/Governance meetings and events are set up and delivered to a high standard, including overseeing other staff to deliver this where appropriate, and produce accurate and concise minutes which accurately record: complex, strategic-level information; the discussions around agenda items; and the actions of meetings meaning you will have a great eye for detail and develop good working relationships with other CNPA colleagues.
You will provide support to the convener and deputy as required including mailbox and diary management and responding to straightforward queries and requests and oversee the management of Board members’ calendars and diaries and forward plan a schedule of events/committees. Affording you the opportunity to understand the administration of the National Park Authority.
So, if you are keen to be the Clerk to the Board, overseeing the organisation and efficient delivery of all Board, Committee and governance meetings and events, including supervising other staff to plan, prepare and coordinate these meetings and you can display the skills and experience listed here, this is the role you’ve been waiting for.
CNPA Benefits:
· Civil service pension scheme
· 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service, plus Public Holidays
· Professional development
· Flexible working
· Cycle to work scheme
· Use of pool cars
About You:
To be considered as our Clerk to the Board, you’ll need:
- Experience of working in an administrative or PA support role in a busy customer focused environment;
- Must be able to deal with sensitive information in a confidential manner;
- Working knowledge of office information systems, including the ability to produce statistical and management information when required;
- Must have an in-depth knowledge of Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint;
- Strong problem solving skills and ability to work pro-actively to manage any issues which may arise.
- Good Communication and Interpersonal skills;
- Computer and IT literate; and,
- Full UK driving licence or access to a driver if disability prevents driving.
- Flexible approach to working patterns some weekend and evening work may be required.
- Permission to work in the UK
Knowledge of Gaelic would be beneficial to your application.
Application notes
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Please note, we do not accept Curriculum Vitae (CV).
CNPA is an inclusive organisation and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, faith and religion, disability and age. We are Disability Confident committed employer, if you are an applicant with disabilities who meets the essential requirements of the post, we will interview you. In all circumstances CNPA appoints on merit based evidence the applicant supplies in meeting the essential criteria for the post.
If you require more information, or if you require any adjustments to be made to the application process due to disability please contact us on 01479 873535 or email: recruitment@cairngorms.co.uk
To see how the CNPA collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants, please view the Privacy Notice available on our website.
Closing Date: 23:59pm, Monday 21st November 2022
Interview Date: Wednesday 7th December 2022 (held virtually)
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Media & Publications Manager
- Full time
- £42,428 – £49,118
- Grantown on Spey (On site)
- Closing 22nd April 2024
About Us:
The Cairngorms National Park (CNP) is the largest national park in the UK, covering 4500km2. It is also a place of sheer abundance, having more high mountain ground than anywhere else in the UK, the largest Caledonian forest, some of Scotland’s purest rivers and finest livestock rearing farmland. It is home to 25 percent of the UK’s rare and endangered species. It is a truly unique place to work, with our dedicated and passionate Communications team who are committed to providing the highest quality information experience for our varied audiences, every day. Furthermore, there is access to some of the most beautiful countryside straight from our Headquarters office door.
The Cairngorms National Park Authority is a fantastic place to work and offers great opportunities to grow your career. The Park Authority is listed in the UK’s top 100 best not- for-profit companies to work for. We’re dedicated to both this incredible place and our employees.
We now have an exciting opportunity for a Media and Publications Manager to make a lasting and positive impact to the work of the Park Authority and to the future of this incredible National Park.
Equalities:
CNPA is an inclusive organisation and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity, relationship status, disability, age and social class. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, disabled and LGBTQ+ communities, as they are under-represented in the environment sector.
We are Disability Confident committed employer, if you are an applicant with disabilities who meets the essential requirements of the post, we will interview you. In all circumstances CNPA appoints on merit-based evidence the applicant supplies in meeting the essential criteria for the post.
The Role:
As the Media and Publications Manager you will provide strategic leadership on corporate communications and media relations for the Park Authority. You will help position the organisation – and the wider Cairngorms National Park – as a leader in tackling the nature and climate crisis, as well as a champion for local communities and for a range of key stakeholders.
You will work closely with senior management, the board and with senior Communications colleagues, you will develop and implement key messages that resonate with our target audiences, underpinned by the five-year National Park Partnership Plan. You will foster positive working relationships with members of the media (local, national and international), and will seek to proactively share the National Park’s story with audiences both here in the Cairngorms and further afield.
The Media and Publications Manager reports to the Head of Communications and Engagement, you will lead the Park Authority’s press office function and will line manage staff members looking after corporate publications / interpretation, and nature / land management comms. You will ensure a consistency of approach in all areas and a seamless connection with the Park Authority’s digital outputs, working closely with the Digital Communications Manager.
So, if you are keen to be the Media and Publications Manager and you can display the skills and experience listed here, this is the role you’ve been waiting for.
CNPA Benefits:
- Civil service pension scheme – some of the benefits include:
- member contribution rates among the lowest in the public sector
- tax relief on your contributions
- generous employer contributions
- a secure, inflation-proof pension for life, with no investment uncertainty
- the option of tax-free lump sum on retirement
- potential access to ill health and injury benefits if you become too ill to work
- life assurance cover
- benefits for loved ones and dependants
- options to increase your pension
- keeping all your pensions in one place by transferring in a pension you have built up elsewhere
- support from our trusted charity partners
- 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service, plus Public Holidays
- Professional development
- Flexible working
- Cycle to work scheme
- Use of pool cars
About You:
To be considered as our Media and Publications Manager, you’ll need:
- Experience of the media, gained in a press office environment or as a journalist or broadcaster, and a good understanding of this type of environment.
- Experience of delivering marketing and public relations campaigns to engage with identified target audiences.
- Proofreading and copyediting experience, ideally working on publications and / or interpretation projects.
- Excellent communication skills, both presentation and written, with the ability to persuade others to support Park Authority public relations activities and campaigns.
- Ability to interact confidently with different audiences and work in partnership with individuals from other organisations.
- Good proactive networker outside and inside the organisation.
- Initiative, vision and drive to develop the role and work of the team.
- Permission to work in the UK
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About Us
Our aim is to find routes out of homelessness and into independent living for the people we support every day. Alongside our services, we have two social enterprises, that provide vital income for our charity as well as volunteering and training opportunities for people using our services and the wider community.
About The Job
This is a key role in the organisation supporting the Chief Executive and Leadership Team (LT) to execute and deliver the strategy. You will be a highly visible and pivotal member of the team arranging support and access to the LT and the Board of Directors. You will report to the Director of HR and Corporate Services, supporting the CEO and others with a range of diverse tasks and activities.
All Four Square employees must complete a Basic Disclosure and provide evidence of the outcome when received from Disclosure Scotland.
Main Responsibilities
- Proactive management of CEO and Leadership Team (LT) diaries. While acting as first point of contact for those seeking the CEO, diverting requests as appropriate.
- Provide proactive support to board members including recruitment, induction, SharePoint and events.
- Organises meetings including drafting papers for meeting and minute taking.
- Manage key governance documentation and KPI information.
- Other tasks as required to ensure overall administrative responsibilities of Four Square are met.
Employee Benefits
- 35 days holiday including public holidays.
- Pension with People’s Pension (employees 3%; employers 5%).
- Casual dress code.
- On-site parking.
- Access to Organisational Development Programme.
- Access to advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
- 15% staff discount plus free delivery for items purchased in Edinburgh Furniture Initiative.
- 20% staff discount at Four Square Park Cafe *excluding alcohol.
- Access to exclusive deals and discounts through our HR platform.
- Access to a staff support fund to help with unexpected one-off costs.
- Involvement in Four Square’s strategy planning.
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Able to demonstrate recent experience of providing administrative support to senior stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritise with an everchanging workload.
- Ability to proactively provide support in challenging situations to resolve issues.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal;
- Ability to build relationships at all levels across the organisation and with external stakeholders.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
- Advanced skills in MS Office Packages; and remote meeting technology.
- Able to be mainly office based to ensure collaboration with stakeholders and a consistent presence in the organisation.
With support and investment from the National Lottery Community Fund the Westfield Park Community Centre (WPCC) (SCIO) Board of Trustees is now recruiting for a Centre Manager to take forward WPCC’s engagement with the community and local partners and support the development of a programme of events to meet the needs of the local community.
The position is 28 hours per week, with a degree of flexibility and incorporating occasional evening and weekend work. Salary is £30,000 per annum, pro rata. While the post is initially a fixed contract of 12 months it is anticipated future funding for the post will be secured.
The Centre Manager will oversee the day to day management and smooth running of WPCC, ensuring that WPCC is a vibrant, welcoming and well managed facility that operates for the benefit of the local community and the residents of the Falkirk District area. The successful candidate will have a key role in developing opportunities for income generation and successful partnerships, securing additional investment through grant funding opportunities, helping to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of WPCC as a result.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate relevant management experience and have a successful track record of delivering quality outputs. Relevant experience of the third sector would be beneficial.
About Us
Our aim is to find routes out of homelessness and into independent living for the people we support every day. Alongside our services, we have two social enterprises, that provide vital income for our charity as well as volunteering and training opportunities for people using our services and the wider community.
About The Job
Our people are at the heart of the organisation and this role supports our team through all aspects of their time with Four Square. The postholder will oversee recruitment, deliver organisation inductions, support managers, monitor and arrange skills training and help deliver our payroll function. The role will have lead responsibility in delivering our organisational development programme Impactful People.
This is varied role working across our services and social enterprise which comprises of over 100 staff, volunteers, and students on placement. The postholder will gain exposure to a wide range of HR aspects and will play a key role in supporting the team.
All Four Square employees must complete a Basic Disclosure and provide evidence of the outcome when received from Disclosure Scotland.
Main Responsibilities
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding and deliver organisational inductions to new staff;
- Oversight and maintenance of the HR database, including producing regular reports to provide KPIs as well as ad-hoc reports when requested;
- Responsible for the administration of the employee assistance programme;
- Produce payroll reports for monthly payroll;
- Work with managers in handling employee relations matters including, investigations disciplinary or grievance issues, providing appropriate and timely support and maintaining appropriate records;
- Provide support to Director of HR and Corporate Services on relevant HR matters and support the delivery of Impactful People, our Organisational Development programme
- Produce a monthly staff newsletter, supporting the culture and providing information to all our staff;
- Able to step in to support business critical functions in the central team when required (full training provided);
- Conduct exit interviews and collate data on reasons for leaving;
- Any other tasks which support the HR and payroll functions within Four Square.
Employee Benefits
- 35 days holiday including public holidays.
- Pension with People’s Pension (employees 3%; employers 5%).
- Casual dress code.
- On-site parking.
- Access to Organisational Development Programme.
- Access to advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
- 15% staff discount plus free delivery for items purchased in Edinburgh Furniture Initiative.
- 20% staff discount at Four Square Park Cafe *excluding alcohol.
- Access to exclusive deals and discounts through our HR platform.
- Access to a staff support fund to help with unexpected one-off costs.
- Involvement in Four Square’s strategy planning.
Required Qualifications and Skills
- At least three years’ experience of working in HR and ideally a qualification in HR, working towards a qualification.
- Ideally a Chartered member of CIPD or working towards membership.
- Proven ability to multi-task and prioritise an everchanging workload.
- Ability to take responsibility to proactively resolve issues and provide support in challenging situations.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to build relationships at all levels across the organisation and with external stakeholders.
- Detailed focus, highly organised and able to plan and organise work with strong attention to detail.
- Advanced skills in MS Office Packages; and remote meeting technology.
- Office based to ensure collaboration with stakeholders and a consistent presence in the organisation.
Reports to: Director of HR and Corporate Services
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