- Advertised from 22nd September 2021
- £19,200 - 24 hours per week.
Role
This is a new post within Outside the Box, as part of developing the organisation and strengthening our overall capacity to achieve our charitable and strategic objective and continue to adapt in the future.
The post is for 2 years. We expect that by the end of that time we will have a clearer understanding of what we need for the future and any future post may have a different focus and remit.
We aim to support and promote equality and diversity and respect each employee as an individual person within our workplace.
We are happy to discuss how people from diverse backgrounds and situations can apply for the post and work with us.
It is important that the person is a member of our staff team, and we are not considering a contract with a fundraiser or similar external arrangement.
About Outside the Box
Outside the Box was established in 2004. We provide development support, shared learning and capacity building for people who want to make changes in their communities.
There is more about what we do on our website: otbds.org
The people, groups and communities with whom we work are mostly those affected by disadvantage or who feel that they do not have a voice. The work we do alongside them focuses on the contributions people make and what can change their situation and/or the consequences of it. We do not get involved in activities that reinforce messages of dependency and we aim to reduce stigma and raise awareness among wider communities.
We have a strong focus on equalities, diversity and human rights and aim to promote these throughout the work we do and in how we work. We work as a team and support colleagues to develop what they do.
We are a learning organisation where we listen, use our experience to adapt and refine what we do, try new approaches and follow up opportunities, and do not expect to get everything right first time.
Our income sources need to reflect and support the way we work, including supporting innovation and impacts for communities rather only on individual people.
About this post
The focus of this post is to get Outside the Box in a stronger position on our income levels and sources.
We have been relatively successful in securing income for our work and we use grant funding to make an impact for people and communities. We want to build a better balance with income from other sources, including earned income and donations or other support through corporate and other sources that gives us even more flexibility in how we work with communities.
We are looking for someone who is part of our team’s work in building on current and previous achievements and relationships to create innovative approaches that benefit people in many more situations and places.
More information
The Business Development Manager Job Description which can be downloaded below (or emailed on request) provide more detailed information on the post and cover points related to:
- Key responsibilities of the role
- Qualities and experience that we are looking for
- Working arrangements
- The way we work
Our website is a good source of information about what we do and about specific projects and areas of work: otbds.org
We will try to answer questions people have about the post. The first contact is Angela Ross, who is the Finance Co-ordinator: angela@otbds.org
Application notes
To apply, please provide 3 things:
- A CV, explaining what your experience is. We are interested in people’s life experience when it is relevant to this post, such as hobbies and roles you do on a voluntary basis, as well as paid work.
- A short note on what you bring to the main tasks in this job description.
- The names of 2 people who will give you a reference. They should know you in roles that are relevant for this type of post. We will not contact anyone for a reference until after the interview stage.
There is no application form.
The closing date for applications is Monday 25th October. You can send them by email to Angela Ross: angela@otbds.org
We expect the interview arrangements to be in 2 parts.
- There will be an informal online session where short-listed applicants meet people involved in Outside the Box. This is another opportunity or you to ask questions as well as for us to ask applicants questions and get to know you.
- The panel interviews are a few days later.
- The panel interview may include an exercise that we send to applicants in advance.
- The timing for the interviews is likely to be week of 8th or week of 15th November.
Downloads
Rosyth Community Projects Limited, known as EATS Rosyth (Edible & Tasty Spaces) is a registered charity based in Rosyth. We operate EATS Greenspaces: Community Garden and Centenary Orchard, and EATS Hub, where EATS Living Room Café is also hosted. EATS Living Room Cafe, EATS Hub rentable spaces and outside catering, are social enterprises providing revenue for EATS Rosyth’s projects. We additionally run EATS Educates, our community-based food education project, working in the 4 Rosyth Primary Schools.
EATS Rosyth is a vibrant and well-respected organisation. In addition to the staff team, there are over 100 enthusiastic volunteers who work and learn together, supporting each other in this inclusive and supportive environment. This provides valuable work experience and training to develop skills for those facing barriers to mainstream work. Across our sites, we offer a diverse range of activities, some of which are in partnership with other charities and public sector organisations. We provide opportunities to promote health and wellbeing, foster social inclusion, enhance connections with nature, grow and maintain strong volunteer engagement and foster community resilience.
About the Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join an experience and dedicated team, of staff and volunteers, working together to create real community impact. The General Manager will provide strategic leadership and operational management for EATS Rosyth. They will ensure the charity delivers its mission effectively, supports and values its volunteers and staff, maintains financial and legal compliance, and continues to grow sustainably to meet the needs of the community. Key responsibilities will include:
- Strategic Leadership
- Operational Management
- Staff and Volunteer Management
- Finance and Fundraising
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Governance
About You:
Some of the criteria and qualities for this post include:
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrable management experience
- Experience of, and success in, securing grant funding
- Experience of partnership working and ability to develop strong partnerships
- Genuine interest in community development and engagement, social justice and environmental issues
- Ability to build relationships with a wide range of people
- Organised and proactive, creative and solution-focused
Please see more information about EATS Rosyth at eatsrosyth.org.uk
For more information: Please get in contact with Anda Griveteanu, Chair of the Board of Trustees, by emailing Anda@eatsrosyth.org.uk or on 07925427030
North Berwick Trust is a community-focused charity dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents of North Berwick. Led by a Board of charity Trustees with the support of two part-time employees, the Trust works in partnership with others to address community needs and ensure long-term benefits for the town through the North Berwick Forever Fund.
The Trust has significant financial assets which allows it to distribute funding through its grant-giving programme to individuals and organisations that promote recreation, culture, sport, education, lifelong learning, and the conservation of North Berwick’s historic and natural environment. In addition, the Trust develops and maintains 20 hectares of its own land holdings for community use.
With a vision to make North Berwick more sustainable, resilient, vibrant, inclusive, and equitable, the Trust focuses on six strategic aims: enhancing community facilities and opportunities, preserving the town’s heritage and green spaces, supporting those in need, and securing long-term funding for future generations.
Background to the role of Chair
Sir David Tweedie, the current Chair of North Berwick Trust, will step down from his role in the summer after leading the Trust through a very successful period. The Trust now seeks an inspiring and committed successor to lead the Trust through its next phase.
Whilst the Trust manages sizable assets, it remains a small organisation that is very much led by the Chair and Board of charity Trustees who are expected to balance both strategic leadership responsibilities and occasional involvement in day-to-day operations.
In addition to leading the Board of charity Trustees, the role demands sound judgment in managing the various governance issues that may arise between meetings. A key responsibility will be overseeing the Trust’s significant financial investments, ensuring that funds are effectively managed to support both current and future community needs. The position is initially for a three-year tenure.
The Trust is looking for the next Chair to have a close connection to North Berwick, whether through living or working in the area. They will have an understanding of local needs and priorities and have an appreciation of how the Trust can add value to support local causes.
The successful candidate will be an experienced leader, capable of providing clear direction and support to the Board and Trust staff, ensuring that the Trust’s long-term vision is delivered. Acting as the Trust’s ambassador, they will be the external face of the charity attending events, community meetings and social functions ensuring that the good name of the Trust is always promoted.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced chair and/or leader that possesses good intellect and the ability to get on well with people. They will have a decisive but calm and empathetic style demonstrating excellent communication and organisations skills.
For those who share the Trust’s commitment to the North Berwick community and have the necessary leadership experience, this is a great opportunity to help shape its future.
Project Manager
- Full time
- up to £41,674
- Hybrid: New Volunteer House, 16 East Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy KY1 1XT a and home working
- Closing 5th May 2025
Fife Communities Climate Action Network (FCCAN) is a network of community groups in Fife that are taking action on climate change. Our aim is to empower and enable communities to create a low carbon future and promote local resilience and well-being.
We have two exciting opportunities to join a team delivering Fife Climate Hub, funded by the Scottish Government.
The Scottish Government is building a network of regional community climate action hubs. These will provide a strategic regional approach to climate change action. The network of regional hubs will support communities to take action and will drive wider behaviour change.
Fife Communities Climate Action Network has been funded to develop and run a climate action hub for Fife. Our vision is for a regional hub supporting Fife communities to take practical local action on the climate emergency. The hub will provide advice and support, promote collaboration across communities and sectors and enable learning.
Climate action needs to be everyone’s business. We will reach beyond the people and communities who are already engaged in climate action and engage with people and groups at all stages of their journey. We will raise awareness of climate change, highlight positive examples and inspire action. We will work with a wide range of people and groups to reach different audiences including youth groups, sports clubs, faith groups, equalities groups, community halls, arts groups and community councils.
The Project Manager will ensure the Hub and its aim, objectives and outcomes are delivered on time, within scope and budget. This includes producing an action plan, guiding principles and a process for monitoring and reviewing the success of the pilot after its launch. The Project Manager will oversee the organisation of promotional events aimed at encouraging collaboration and engagement with stakeholders and partner organisations. The role also involves overseeing the development and delivery of the Hub’s communication and PR strategy and supervising staff responsible for PR and Communications.
Lesmahagow Development Trust is based at the Fountain Community Centre in Lesmahagow. Our organisation is first and foremost community-led, with the community at the heart of everything we do. We are a forward thinking, creative and diverse organisation that has an ambitious and exciting future ahead with a dedicated and committed team of staff, volunteers and Board.
We are looking to add to our staff team as we move forward to the next phase of our development. These newly created positions will be a core part of our organisations vision to increase the opportunities and support services for local people.
Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund , this role focuses on supporting our young people to achieve their potential .
We’re looking for a talented, experienced youth worker to join LDT and support young people to develop in ways that are meaningful to them. The role will support the planning and development of youth and community support across LDT activity including our Allotments growing/ greenspace skills programme, and wider events and universal youth work as required.
The Youth Development Worker will play a strong role in planning and delivering engaging youth work sessions across the LDT Community programme and for ensuring young people are engaged across our organisation.
The post holder will act as a critical relationship builder, as needed by linking in with families and referral partners.
You will have experience of providing youth work activity to people in communities and be passionate about supporting people to improve and enhance their lives.
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