Sistema Scotland’s vision is to improve lives and strengthen communities. Working with children, young people and their families, we focus on early intervention and stimulating generational social change. By playing music together in ensembles and orchestras, we aim to grow confidence, respect, teamwork and aspiration in the children, young people and communities we work with.

We deliver our work through six Big Noise programmes: Govanhill in Glasgow, Raploch & Fallin in Stirling, Torry in Aberdeen, Douglas in Dundee and Wester Hailes in Edinburgh.

We have an exciting part-time, job share opportunity for an Operations Manager to join our team in Big Noise Govanhill (Glasgow).

You will support the Head of Centre, and as part of the Big Noise Govanhill Senior Team, to ensure high quality procedures, processes and operational functions are embedded to maximise the success of the programme. A skilled project manager, you will also have experience of working with communities and volunteers, and will have a passion for music, along a belief in the benefits that a social programme such as Big Noise / Sistema Scotland can have.

This is a permanent part-time job share post, working 21 hours per week, Monday to Wednesday, with flexibility to work either 9am-5pm, or 10am-6pm.

Our Activity Centres provide innovative and person-centred services and support to veterans struggling with sight loss. This job exists in order to provide tailored support to veterans carrying out woodworking projects. You will work alongside the veterans to identify abilities, share ideas and plan projects within the activity Centre. You will ensure that the support provided is person-centred, tailored to their needs and is the right support for them. You will support the leadership team to coordinate and manage the activities provided within and from the Activity Centre which will support the overall wellbeing of the veterans and their families. You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation and external stakeholders to ensure that veterans can access the relevant support.

About us

We're one of Scotland's oldest charities - for more than two centuries, we've been supporting and empowering people with sight loss to live fulfilling lives. We're proud of all we've achieved in the past - but we have our sights set firmly on the future.

We're determined that no-one should face sight loss alone. We're committed to improving, diversifying and growing our services to make sure we can reach many more people with sight loss - when and where they need us.

The Post

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the University of Stirling Students’ Union as Sports Development Coordinator to plan, coordinate and deliver our comprehensive sports development programmes, in conjunction with the Sports President. You will manage and develop the Sports Administrator. You will also support sports union members, with particular focus but not exclusively, in the areas of Club Development, Participation, Health and Wellbeing and Finance & Funding.

About Us

Stirling Students’ Union is the representative student body at the University of Stirling. We are a registered charity and exist to support students getting the best degree, helping students make friends, supporting students when they need support and building skills for the future. We do this by supporting academic reps, providing volunteering opportunities, societies and sports clubs. We also offer support, employability skills, advice and opportunities to influence our sustainability work. We are proudly student led and each spring elect four full time paid students to lead our work: President, Vice President Communities, Vice President Education and Sports Union President.

About You

We’re looking for a talented and passionate individual to join our organisation. You’ll be driven, using your initiative to support a wide range of organisational initiatives, programmes and projects. Specific duties of the role include:

Club Development

· Strategic approach to development and delivery of BUCS, ensuring improvement and effective use of funding.

· Develop and implement a comprehensive plan (actions, targets, responsibilities and resources).

· Increase club membership and participation.

· Ensure clubs are accessible and inclusive to all participants.

· Contribute to the formulation of policy and procedures as required, in collaboration with other Coordinators.

· Design and deliver training for committee members of Sports Clubs.

· Effectively engage students and provide ongoing support and assistance where appropriate.

· Coordinate and deal with member discipline and complaints, contributing to effective process development.

· Assist in the recruitment of coaches to ensure quality of sports provision within clubs.

Participation & Engagement

· Work in partnership with the University to provide opportunities for students to engage in physical activity and sports.

· Work closely with the Student Sport Development Officer on participation programmes for recreational sport.

· Develop mutually beneficial relationships with external partners, (BUCS, SSS, Community Clubs and National Governing Bodies) to increase the range, and quality of sports provision and coaching services provided.

· Work with BUCS, SSS and National Governing bodies to promote volunteering opportunities.

· To monitor, evaluate and report on club activities and identify opportunities for growth.

· To be a mentor on the panel of the Tier 2 programme.

Health & Wellbeing

· Promote and evaluate student wellbeing through engagement with student sport and club activity.

· Plan and take forward projects and campaigns that aim to use physical activity and sport as a method of improving Health & Wellbeing whilst positively impacting on the student experience.

· Engage with Union, University and national campaigns and initiatives for establishing healthy and resilient student communities.

· Embed innovative practices in engaging sports members with sustainability opportunities.

Finance & Funding

· Working with Sports President and Finance Manager to ensure club funds are managed appropriately.

· Oversee the effective running of the Sports Union budget.

· Responsibility for administration of funding requests for Coaches and Capital Equipment.

· In collaboration with Union colleagues deliver signature sports events such as Sports Ball and Varsity.

· Work with Stakeholders on the Kit Tender process.

The Preshal Trust is a fast-growing charity based in Govan that has been making a difference to the lives of vulnerable people within the local area for over 22 years. The Trust requires 2 Support Workers with skills and experience to provide support and deliver diversionary activities to vulnerable adults. One Support Worker will be focused on building up contact with our male clients and running activities suitable for that group and aimed at fulfilling their needs. We are currently looking for energetic and passionate individuals to fill these positions.

The role:

As part of a team provide a series of activities that will target vulnerable adults encouraging them to engage in fun activities linked to supportive learning and developmental programmes.

Skills & Experience required:

• Commitment to uphold the values and ethos of The Preshal Trust
• A record of good working practice with adults and families in a relevant setting
• An ability to inspire and develop individuals to maximise their potential
• The ability to thrive in a busy environment

For more information about the Preshal Trust please see our website at preshaltrust.org.uk

To book an informal chat please phone 0141-445-3689 and ask for Alan Nicholson, the Chief Executive Officer or email AlanN@preshaltrust.org.uk