University of Strathclyde Student Association (‘Strath Union’) has been the beating heart of activity for students on the Strathclyde campus since 1964 and exists to connect all students to ensure everyone can thrive whilst studying at the University of Strathclyde.

Consistently ranked as the number one Student Union in Scotland, according to What Uni’s Student Choice Awards (WUSCA), we are currently one of ten Student Unions, across the UK, shortlisted for WUSCA’s 2024 Student Association of the Year and recently won both UK and Scottish NUS awards for overall employee satisfaction, liberation & equality and community and solidarity. As an organisation, we are bold, ambitious, and innovative much like the University and the 25,000+ students it supports.

The Strath Union Trustee Board is the ultimate legal decision-making body for the organisation, directing all the charity does, ensuring that it is financially sustainable and delivers against its core purpose of connecting students so everyone can thrive. The University has recently launched its 2030 strategy and working with our new Chief Executive you will directly support the development of Strath Union’s new strategic plan that will look to the next 5 years of growth and development.

Previous board experience is not a pre-requisite for this role, and we are focused on identifying new board members who are committed to our mission and organisational values. However, to complement the existing skills of our board members we want candidates who bring experience in one or more of the following areas of expertise:

· Governance, Risk or Compliance

· Public Affairs, Policy, or Public Relations

· IT and Digital Transformation

· Higher Education or the Voluntary sector

We want our Board to reflect the community we support and to enhance the diversity of our Board we would particularly like to hear from women and those identifying as women, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities and those with diverse sexualities or marginalised gender identities.

If you are excited by the opportunity to join an ambitious and award-winning organisation and share our passion to support and empower all Strathclyde students to unleash their potential and therefore thrive at university and beyond, we would welcome your application.

Mainstay Trust supports adults with learning disabilities across Glasgow.

We have around 150 staff who work across housing support, care at home and care home services. We have four Service Managers and most services have a Senior Support Worker to support staff on a day to day basis.

We are recruiting a Senior HR Officer to join our team in Glasgow:

Purpose of Post:

The purpose of the Senior HR Officer role is to support the continuous improvement of the organisation as a whole by providing high quality advice, guidance and support for the effective management of all human resource functions across the organisation. This will include the ongoing development of management team members in understanding and leading with best practice in terms of managing staff as well as ensuring the organisation has robust and effective processes for recruitment, induction, training, registration compliance, absence management and the wellbeing of all staff. It will be beneficial for the individual involved in this role to have an excellent understanding of the care sector and necessary to understand current legislative requirements in this field as well as UK HR and Employment legislation.

Main Responsibilities:

• To manage recruitment and induction process based on organisational needs including advertising, interviewing, pre-employment checks and onboarding
• To ensure ongoing compliance for all staff in relation to their registration status with the SSSC, including monitoring CPD and registration status
• To offer guidance in best practice to managers for undertaking investigations in line with the organisations disciplinary/grievance policy and procedure
• To support managers with all formal meetings including disciplinary and grievance
• To manage absence and attendance to meet and consistently support required rates
• To review, update and maintain all policies and procedures relating to the employment relationship
• To develop and maintain a programme that supports the Fair Work First Guidance to ensure the organisation is compliant with the ethos of this guidance
• To maintain an effective Staff Wellbeing policy and programme.

Key Skills:

• An excellent understanding of employment legislation within the social care environment, including regulatory bodies
• Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative
• Strong interpersonal skills at all levels of engagement
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Proven knowledge of UK HR and Employment legislation, with the ability to use appropriate judgement while working pragmatically to mitigate risk to the organisation
• Proven track record of conducting disciplinary matters, resolving grievances and supporting staff with short and long term physical and mental health conditions and employment related processes
• Ability to plan ahead and meet deadlines
• Proficient in use of Microsoft, excel and database software
• An ability to gather, analyse and report on data and stats including absence and disciplinary

Communication:

• To promote a positive, settled and stable environment for all staff
• To identify, record and report all areas of required change to the CEO
• To lead on interactions with staff in relation to health, safety and wellbeing at work including updating the Staff Area on our website and promote leading by example
• To have clear objectives for each area of work with realistic expectations communicated to senior management team through monthly reporting

Teamwork and Working Relationships:

• To develop and maintain professional and caring relationships between staff and line managers through continuous improvement activities
• To proactively engage in positive and professional relationships with all stakeholders involved in the continuous improvement and development of the organisation
• To work cooperatively as part of a team including attending and contributing to relevant team meetings.
• To develop the senior and middle management team as line managers with a focus on leading by example

Organisational Responsibilities:

• You will adhere at all times to Mainstay Trust Ltd Policies and Procedures
• You will maintain a safe working environment ensuring your own personal safety and the safety of others, reporting to CEO any concerns you have about the safety of the working environment and confirming steps taken to reduce any potential hazards identified.
• You will respect the differing roles within the organisation and engage with each stakeholder group in a manner which is both inclusive and professional

General

• The post holder will be subject to reference and right to work in the UK checks
• The post holder may be required to work occasional evenings/weekends
• To undertake any other reasonable task or responsibility as required by the organisation in line with the needs of ongoing staff development

Join our team at Partick Housing Association Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where every day brings new opportunities? If so, we have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you.

Located in Glasgow’s vibrant West End, Partick Housing Association (PHA) is a financially sound business with a strong reputation. As one of Scotland’s top-performing housing associations, we are dedicated to providing homes, creating vibrant communities and supporting our customers.

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Housing Assistant, you will play a critical role in ensuring the seamless operation and delivery of housing services to over 1,800 customers. Your responsibilities will be diverse, including estate and tenancy management, housing allocations, maximising rental income, arrears recovery, and handling customer inquiries.

What We’re Looking For:

• Team Player: Experience working collaboratively within a customer service environment
• Excellent Communication Skills: Your ability to connect with others will contribute to our continued growth
• ICT Skills: Excellent technology skills to excel in this role.
• Education and Experience: SVQ level 3 or relevant experience in the housing sector.

Why Join Us? We believe that great people drive our success. As part of our team, you’ll benefit from:

• Great Employee benefits: we offer fair terms and conditions including 40 days holiday.
• Service Excellence: At PHA, we are committed to delivering exceptional service and continuously improving our practices.
• Innovation: We actively seek new ways to meet local housing needs and create value for our community.

Join us at Partick Housing Association and be part of a dynamic organisation that makes a real difference. Together, we’ll shape the future of housing and positively impact lives.