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Operations and Engagement Officer
- Full time or Part time
- £23,000 – £26,000
- Flexible working offered with hybrid working in the Edinburgh office and home
- Closing 9th January 2023
- Advertised from 2nd December 2022
- Permanent, Full Time or Part time considered
Role
Who we are:
The ICAS Foundation is an independent Charity working in close partnership with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) to deliver equality, diversity and inclusion amongst its members. Over the last 10 years the ICAS Foundation has awarded over £2m in funding to support university students studying accountancy and finance. Each year we help around 100 students studying at universities across Scotland and England, taking on around 35 new Scholars every year and supporting them for up to 4 years through their time at university.
Our primary aim is to support academically talented young people from lower socio-economic backgrounds to study accountancy or a finance-related degree. This is achieved through a financial bursary, a mentoring scheme and support in finding relevant internships and graduate jobs.
What the job is:
The main areas of work will focus on assisting with diary management, meeting set up and minuting of meetings, collation of information and data input. The role will process data using Excel and our database Salesforce (training provided) collating and processing information for volunteers and students.
The role will be expected to process student bursary applications and process grant applications from students. Using our student management tools, the role will track conditions of funding are being met by students and coordinate updates from our mentors, students, and alumni throughout the year.
Support for various fundraising initiatives will also be part of the role, supporting events, administering donations, and attending events to raise the profile and income of the charity.
This work will contribute to ensuring that the charity can continue to support young people from lower socio-economic and diverse backgrounds across the UK fulfil their ambition of attending university and having a wider range of career options available to them, including becoming a Chartered Accountant.
Who we need:
We are looking for an experienced and organised administrator, ideally with experience of working in a charitable organisation, however we are open to a variety of work experience that could be transferable to promote and drive the great work of the ICAS Foundation.
The work of the Foundation is all about making a difference, is rewarding, varied and at times challenging. We are looking for someone who enjoys engaging with others, in a fast paced and varied role.
You’ll have strong organisational skills, administrative and IT skills to support the Foundations many charity activities, our bursary and funding process and engagement with our volunteer mentor applications and the administration of the end-to-end process. You’ll have excellent time management skills and enjoy and be comfortable managing multiple prioritises, stakeholders, managing diaries, scheduling, and coordinating external meetings and events.
We are a small team, at times with all hands to the pump so you should thrive on the excitement and fun that working closely with colleagues can bring.
This is an exciting time to join the ICAS Foundation, so if you are looking for a new challenge, in a small organisation where you can play a big part and roll your sleeves up, this might be the job for you.
In addition to your competitive base salary, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous DC employer pension scheme with a 9% contribution, excellent holiday package (up to 35 days inc. PH with the option to buy additional leave) training and development, an individual learning account and up to 3 days paid volunteering days to support local/national charitable activities.
Application notes
Closing date: 9 January 2023
Please send your CV and covering letter to careers@icas.com
We very much look forward to hearing from you.
Charity registration SC034836
The ICAS Foundation is a charity registered in Scotland and places equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of all that we do. We are committed to building a diverse workforce that is beneficial for all, and that enables our communities to learn, grow and advance together.
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Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Full time
- £65,000
- Merchiston Campus in Edinburgh, with regular travel to Craiglockhart and Sighthill Campuses within the city. (On site)
- Closing 22nd April 2024
Edinburgh Napier Students’ Association (‘ENSA’ to our friends) exists to enable students to make the most of their university experience. We do this by representing, supporting, and developing Edinburgh Napier students to be successful in their studies; to try out new things; to engage in, and contribute to university life; to be healthy and happy; to bring about positive change; and most importantly have fun to make it an unforgettable experience.
As our CEO is moving on to pastures new, we are now looking to recruit a new Chief Executive Officer who will lead a motivated and dynamic professional staff of 14 and develop and support our three sabbaticals who, each year, are elected by the student community at Edinburgh Napier. The post-holder will have the opportunity to lead on the development and delivery of a new strategic plan as our Strategy 2021 – 2024 comes to an end.
About the Role:
Under the direction of the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer is accountable for the leadership, management, and sustainability of the Students’ Association, alongside providing support to the Elected Officers enabling them to fulfil their duties to the best of their potential.
In this role, you will be required to coach, develop, and provide leadership to the Students’ Association’s staff and to take responsibility for ENSA’s management and administration within the accountability frameworks established by the Board of Directors.
The role holder will not only be forward-looking, with a continuous focus on improvement but also have a deep understanding and appreciation for student issues and student experience.
We truly believe in the power of diversity and understand that different viewpoints are important to achieving goals, that's why we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
For a comprehensive list of duties and full job description, please see the Recruitment Pack PDF.
What we will need from you:
• Experienced working at a board-level, either reporting to, or serving on a Board
• Excellent leadership, coaching and influencing skills to drive change forward.
• An excellent understanding of governance, compliance and university structures
• Writing high-quality reports and policy pieces
• Managing budgets and setting and overseeing internal controls
• Developing strategies and implementing strategic change Forging productive partnerships with stakeholders
Victim Support Scotland – Empowering People Affected by Crime.
We put victims and witnesses at the heart of everything we do so they are heard, have improved health and well-being, feel safer, more secure, and informed and that we are an effective organisation, that makes a lasting difference.
Who We Are?
Victim Support Scotland provides support and information to people affected by crime and campaigns for victim and witness rights. Regardless of whether a crime has been reported, or when it happened, our services are free, confidential, and tailored to individuals’ needs. Our vision is that people affected by crime – victims, witnesses, and their families – are treated with dignity and respect and are at the heart of the justice in Scotland. Our mission is to ensure that all those affected by crime receive high quality support that will help them to recover from their experiences. All our work is guided and underpinned by our six core principles of being engaging and compassionate; inclusive and accessible; person-centred; adaptive, flexible, and responsive; collaborative; and knowledgeable and skilled. Now is the time to join Victim Support Scotland, helping us work towards the ambitions of our 5-year plan: Empowering people affected by crime: VSS Strategy 2021-2026.
VSS is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all of our service users and has a thorough and rigorous recruitment and selection process including PVG scheme checks in place to ensure this commitment is met.
What is the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Support Co-ordinator , working 35 hours per week.
Work pattern: Monday - Friday between 8AM - 8PM & Saturday 10AM - 4PM
Expected to be able to work Thursday between 12PM - 8PM & Saturday 10AM - 4PM
Primary location: Falkirk Community Service, however you will be expected to cover all areas of Central & Fife locality
Reporting directly to a Locality Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring, within your Service(s), that VSS’s local service development and delivery plan is being implemented within your geographical area(s). Service delivery is provided by a team of skilled and knowledgeable volunteers, you will be responsible for planning their deployment to ensure that the service delivered meets the desired outcomes of victims and witnesses of crime, our service users.
Responsible for all aspects of a volunteer engagement with VSS at your services, including recruitment, induction, learning and development, ongoing performance management and support. Contributing to business planning and co-ordination ensuring that continuous learning takes place to monitor that the outcomes of service users are being met.
If you are looking for a role with a purpose, where you can really make a difference, then this may be the role for you.
What you’ll need to be successful
We are looking for someone who is experienced in a similar role and can evidence of continuing professional development, effective leadership style, able to build confidence, motivate and improve performance. Analytical skills, must be able to understand, collect, analyse, report and present data. The ability to challenge stereotyping, prejudice, discrimination and bias. Good working knowledge of the voluntary/charity sector is required, as is a willingness to be flexible in working hours and able to travel as required.
Further details of this role are available in the job description
Please note - This post will be subject to a satisfactory PVG check, references, and proof that you have the right to work in the UK.
What we offer?
When you work for Victim Support Scotland, your wellbeing is important to us. Not only do we offer an enhanced annual leave package of 39 days, but you will also have access to our free health cash plan which includes cover for you and your family across a range of benefits, which include, dental cover, access to a virtual GP, counselling, legal support and discounts on gym memberships, cinema tickets, retail and much more. In addition we offer a generous pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay and access to a credit union. Supporting employee development is important to us and we offer comprehensive learning anddevelopment opportunities.
Youth Participation Worker
- Part time
- £23,500 pro-rata
- Home based covering West Dunbartonshire and Helensburgh & Lomond areas. (Remote)
- Closing 3rd May 2024
Want to help children and young people from armed forces communities to realise their potential and thrive?
Deliver life-changing experiences to develop new skills, build confidence, and forge friendships through a sense of belonging, shared experiences, and collective purpose.
Co-produce impactful projects, services, and campaigns that amplify lived experience, transform attitudes, and lead toward meaningful change in local communities in the West of Scotland and for over 12,500 peers across Scotland.
Establish and maintain a network of youth forums in Helensburgh, West Dunbartonshire, and Lomond. Promote and develop active involvement to reach and support greater numbers from early learning settings and with additional support needs (ASN).
Some of the essentials we are looking for in candidates
A relevant qualification, to a minimum standard of HNC/SVQ 3 (SCQF level 7) in a discipline related to working with children and young people, or equivalent work experience.
Ideally, you will have experience working with children in Early Years settings.
You will also need a minimum of two years’ experience working in youth work, community, or education settings, as well as demonstrate knowledge of co-production, child protection, participatory decision-making, and much more.
Community Development Lead and Volunteer Co-ordinator
- Part time
- £24,514 pro-rata
- Edinburgh (On site)
- Closing 30th April 2024
We have an exciting new opportunity for an individual who is passionate about community development lead and volunteer coordination at The Salisbury Centre. We are recruiting a Community Development Lead and Volunteer Co-ordinator.
As our Community Development Lead and Volunteer Coordinator, you'll be instrumental in collaborating with our committed community members, volunteers, centre attendees, and outreach initiatives. In your role as volunteer coordinator, you'll lead the recruitment, organization, administration, and engagement of volunteers, with a strong emphasis on ensuring each volunteer feels valued, supported, and aligned with the Centre’s core values. As a Community Development Lead, you'll guide and empower individuals and groups to pursue their interests and aspirations within the Centre. This involves mentoring individuals to participate in community events, volunteer work, and share their skills.
Essential Skills
- Excellent communication skills including networking.
- Strong interpersonal skills, to manage a diverse range of people.
- Experience in volunteer coordination, recruitment, training and/mentorship.
- Facilitation experience – hosting and supporting community events.
- Capacity to inspire and motive others.
- Experience in community outreach.
Desirable Skills
- Experience working with vulnerable groups.
- Relevant volunteer qualifications/training
- Experience managing, mentoring, and evaluating mentorship and volunteering.
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