Freelance Community Development Officer
- Part time
- £30,940 pro-rata
- Limerigg and Slamannan, Falkirk
- Closing 13th February 2022
- Advertised from 18th January 2022
- Hours Per Week: 25hours worked flexibly including some evenings and weekends fixed for one year, with potential for continuation
Role
CVS Falkirk & District is recognised by Scottish Government and Falkirk Community Planning Partnership as the third sector interface for the Falkirk area. We have a primary role in ensuring the continuation and development of a vibrant third sector (charities, social enterprises, community, and voluntary groups) in Falkirk.
A unique opportunity has arisen to support, develop and progress community activity in Limerigg and Slamannan, Falkirk. The role is offered on a freelance (self-employed) basis and will ideally be fulfilled by someone familiar with or already living in or relatively near to Limerigg or Slamannan.
The person appointed will enter into an agreement with CVS Falkirk funded through the EDF Renewables Burnhead Moss Community Fund which is administered by Foundation Scotland. CVS Falkirk will contract, manage, and support the role-holder on a day-to-day basis. Review meetings involving CVS Falkirk and Foundation Scotland will take place quarterly. It is hoped that a resident reference group will be formed, which will meet an estimated 3-4 times per year to support the role-holder’s work.
This role will support the delivery and further development of new and nascent projects and priorities in the area, building on the ideas and energy of local residents.
The Community Development Officer will be directly involved in supporting and encouraging community activity, community capacity building, and the formation of community groups. The Community Development Officer will also be responsible for working with residents and groups to turn community aspirations into successfully delivered community projects.
Application notes
To apply for this, please complete an application form and send to recruitment@cvsfalkirk.org.uk.
For an informal discussion about this position please call 07717600520
The closing date for applications is midnight Sunday 13th February 2022.
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Community Justice Partnership (CJP) Manager
- Part time
- from £34,231 pro-rata
- HTSI Office, Dingwall (with some flexibility) (Hybrid)
- Closing 28th April 2024
About Us.
The Highland Third Sector Interface started work in late 2012 and officially launched early 2013. We are funded by the Scottish Government, among others, and are one of a network of 32 other ‘Third Sector Interfaces’ across Scotland.
What is a TSI?
A Third Sector Interface provides a single point of access for support and advice for the Third Sector within a local area. They have an outcome framework that they have to work within, but how that is done is very much based on local need and diversity within the geography and nature of the Third Sector in that area.
About the CJP
The Highland Community Justice Partnership (CJP) was established in 2016 in response to the new Community Justice Scotland Act (2016). The role of the Partnership is simply to work better together in partnership to help prevent offending and reduce reoffending.
About this Role
The model for community justice in Scotland places local strategic planning and delivery of community justice services through Community Planning Partnerships. The purpose of this post is to support the delivery of the local Highland Community Justice Outcome Improvement Plan, the operation and reporting of the Community Justice Partnership.
Responsibilities:
CJP Support
• Support the CJP to build relationships and cooperation, supporting the development and delivery of the Community Justice Outcome Improvement Plan
• To support information sharing and transparency across the governance pathway through the CJP, Highland CPP and elsewhere as agreed.
Community Justice Development
• Support the CJP to leverage in resourcing to deliver change and actions within the Plan that develops approaches to community justice in Highland
• Actively involve the Third Sector, communities, service users, families and victims of offending in the planning and delivery of the work of the CJP and individual partners.
Reporting
• Preparing and submitting reports and other information , with support from the CJP, to Scottish ministers and CJS
• Prepare and submit the annual report, based on the information submitted by the CJP organisations, both to the Scottish Ministers/CJS and a second public facing report to demonstrate progression and performance of the CJP
As a team member
• Provide line management for the CJP Development Officer
• Work collaboratively and respectfully of colleagues, stakeholders and others
• Be professional, bringing your best effort and in an honest and non-judgmental way
• Undertake any other reasonable task
Top job! Human Resources Manager
- Part time
- £38,000 pro-rata
- Glenrothes and home based (Hybrid)
- Closing 30th April 2024
The HR Manager will oversee the development and implementation of people policies and procedures, ensuring we comply with all employment related laws and regulations. They will support line managers to consistently apply policies and support our people, ensuring a focus on professional development, whilst fostering a positive work culture throughout the charity.
Reporting to: Chief Executive
The Database Manager will ensure FVA's innovative multi-agency database of community services across all of Fife is high quality, impactful and well used.
You will oversee data protection and confidentiality aspects of the database and data, ensure the database design meets stakeholder needs, and report and analyse data trends and usage. Line managing the Data Administration Officer you will support the collection, entry and maintenance of data and support the work of other colleagues with data requirements to enable consultations, communication and statistical analysis.
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Climate Action Hub Community Engagement Officer
- Part time
- £28,018 pro-rata
- Dalkeith (Hybrid)
- Closing 26th April 2024
Purpose of Job
To implement all aspects of the Midlothian Climate Hub. This post provides a unique opportunity for someone with a passion for reducing the impacts of climate change, and the potential of empowered communities, to make a major contribution to forward planning, project delivery and policy at local, regional and national levels.
Job Overview
This post is one of two part-time Community Engagement Officer posts in the Hub. The other was filled on 8 January 2024 and this second post has fallen vacant. In accordance with an agreed Hub work plan, the Community Engagement Officer will develop and deliver community group support packages to further develop groups’ capacity for climate actions, including skills development, sharing and learning, and help signpost community groups to funding opportunities. They will use communication strategies targeted to the circumstances of the local communities they are engaging. The community outreach work will be as inclusive as possible to ensure that no communities or groups are excluded from the support available from the Hub.
The postholder will be a good team worker, and be prepared, within the context of a 21-hour working week, to work flexibly across Midlothian in response to demands as and when they arise. This may involve some evening and weekend work. Time off in lieu can be provided when required.
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