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.

Birthlink was established in 1911 and is currently in partnership with Scottish Government and others to provide a service to people affected by adoption with a Scottish context. Separately, Birthlink provides an Access to Records service for those seeking to understand their time in care or to prepare applications to the Scottish Government Redress Scheme.

The purpose of this job is to recruit and oversee the volunteers for the project, to research and document the history of Birthlink.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The volunteer coordinator will be responsible for recruiting and supporting volunteers to the project, to contribute to the overall objectives of producing an oral history project, providing digital records and wall displays.

This will involve:

• Working closely with the Heritage Officer
• Actively recruiting volunteers to fit the roles required.
• Interviewing prospective volunteers
• Matching volunteers to appropriate roles
• Developing and delivering induction
• Keeping good records for volunteer management and supervision
• Providing pastoral support and guidance.
• Keeping up to date with training
• Complying with Data Protection legislation
• Working within the Birthlink Charter

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Experience in a similar role
• The ability to manage both time and workload to meet deadlines
• Organised, accurate and thorough
• Energetic, motivated, and enthusiastic with a hands-on approach
• The ability to work on own initiative
• Team working and collaboration skills
• Strong interpersonal and inclusive communication skills
• PVG scheme eligibility

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• 2 Standard Grades, National 4 or equivalent

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Essential

• Strong IT skills and digital fluency
• Knowledge of good practice and GDPR principles for record-keeping.
• Knowledge of appropriate legislation and good practice for working with vulnerable groups.
• Previous work with diverse groups
• Openness to learning.

Accountability to:

The post holder will be line managed by and accountable to the Heritage Officer

This is a really exciting time to join Girlguiding Scotland. We are leading charity for girls and young women in Scotland. We’ve been around for over 100 years and have much to be proud of in that rich and vibrant history, but we know that to remain exciting and relevant to young people we must continually evolve.

The overall purpose of the role is:

The main purpose of this role is to provide administrative support to the membership development and growth team. The post holder will be a key part of the team, helping to ensure the successful delivery of our development projects and grant-giving programmes as well as providing consistent, high-quality advice and customer service. In doing so, they will help to ensure volunteers across Scotland get the support they need to deliver amazing opportunities for girls and young women.

The Senior Playleader will assist in implementing the organisation’s innovative childcare service. While ensuring that the Quality and Implementation of all Gingerbread & Edinburgh Lothians Ltd. after school clubs (ASC’s) are delivering childcare at the highest standard. Keeping with all local and national requirements.