The College has introduced hybrid working which enables employees to work from both their home and in the College. As part of this arrangement, employees will be required to spend at least 50% of their working time in the College, with the days being subject to the needs of the business.

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow is a worldwide community of inspiring health professionals working together to advance the profession and improve patient care. Together we’re a force for good, determined to make a positive difference, and passionate about speaking up for the profession.

Our community is made up of the expertise and experience of our 15,000+ outstanding, hardworking members, supported by over 100 College staff. Together, our clinicians, all of whom give their time freely to the work of the College, and staff are committed to providing an innovative, relevant and inspiring programme of activity across the College, with the ultimate aim of enhancing patient safety.

With care and compassion at our core, our work is guided by our values of inclusivity, integrity, community, innovation, and inspiring, and we are committed to living these values and behaviours through the way we work and interact with each other.

The College promotes an agile, flexible workforce and applications from individuals seeking part‐time, job‐ share, or flexible working arrangements are welcome.

The Role

To provide policy and project support for the Scottish Obesity Alliance (SOA), a Scotland wide alliance of organisations committed to tackling obesity through prevention. The Scottish Obesity Alliance has an independent chairperson and an Executive Group who set policy priorities. The post is hosted within Obesity Action Scotland who provide line management to the postholder.

The post holder will report to the Head of Obesity Action Scotland for line management support and to the Alliance Leadership/Alliance Chairperson. The Head of Obesity Action Scotland post is currently vacant, and the post holder will report to the Interim Programme Lead for the initial period. The Alliance Chairperson role is also currently vacant and will be filled once the Head of Obesity Action Scotland role is filled.

The Policy and Partnerships Officer will:

• co-ordinate and organise project and network meetings

• support the SOA policy, advocacy and public affairs work

• support the delivery of the work programme of SOA

• co-ordinate and process membership applications

• assist in the creation and posting of website and digital media content

• manage an online digital members area

• co-ordinate and organise events and digital events

• assist in the collation and reporting of activities

• assist with Obesity Action advocacy work and related activities as required

This post is provided on a fixed term basis and may be extended dependent on funding.

About You

• A degree level qualification in a relevant subject or minimum 12 months experience in a similar role

• Experience of partnership working and effective relationship management

• Experience and knowledge of public affairs activity and the Scottish policy and political landscape

• Strong planning and organisational skills including administration and project management skills

• Self-motivated personality

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with strong attention to detail

• Strong interpersonal skills in order to interact effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders

• Interest and informed in health and social topics and issues

• Experience of influencing decision making with colleagues and senior managers

• Knowledge of digital communication channels e.g. X/Twitter and LinkedIn

• Evidence of good and effective team working

• Proven administrative skills

Desirable

• Experience of setting up and operating an alliance/partnership/coalition

• Knowledge of obesity or public health policy area

• Working with media

• Event management skills

• Good level of numeracy to enable analysis of engagement statistics

• Knowledge of survey monkey or equivalent software package

• Knowledge of General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)

• Discretion and sensitivity

Benefits

• 40 days holiday
• Pension
• Life Assurance Benefit
• Enhanced Sick Pay, Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay
• Wellbeing Benefit
• Cycle to Work Scheme

The Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) is the national voice of childminding in Scotland. SCMA is a national Third Sector and membership organisation that promotes childminding as a quality childcare service. Working on behalf of its 2,600 childminder members, SCMA helps to improve the wellbeing and outcomes for Scotland’s children and aims to influence policy to ensure that it is informed by the experiences of childminding. SCMA provides a wide range of support and professional services for members including training and events as well as delivering local services.

For more information visit childminding.org.

We are recruiting a part-time Childminding Development Officer, to support the involvement of childminders in the delivery of Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) in Stirling. You will have an understanding of childminding and the role of childminders in funded ELC, the ability to identify and support training needs, as well as represent childminding locally.

The successful applicant will work alongside local authority partners such as Education and Early Years services, as well as third sector and family support organisations.

Excellent organisational and inter-personal skills are required and working as part of a team is essential. You should be able to demonstrate enthusiasm, self-motivation, and highly developed written and oral communication skills.

Equipment and broadband/IT connections will be provided.

The Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) is the national voice of childminding in Scotland. SCMA is a national Third Sector and membership organisation that promotes childminding as a quality childcare service. Working on behalf of its 2,600 childminder members, SCMA helps to improve the wellbeing and outcomes for Scotland’s children and aims to influence policy to ensure that it is informed by the experiences of childminding. SCMA provides a wide range of support and professional services for members including training and events as well as delivering local services.

For more information visit childminding.org

We are recruiting a part-time Childminding Development Officer, to support the delivery of our Community Childminding Service in Stirling and our Supported Childminding Service in Scottish Borders.

You will have an awareness and understanding of families and the support needed; an understanding of childminding and the role of childminders; as well asthe ability to identify and support training needs, as well as represent childminding locally.

The successful applicant will work alongside local authority partners such as Education and Early Years services, as well as third sector and family support organisations.

Excellent organisational and inter-personal skills are required and working as part of a team is essential. You should be able to demonstrate enthusiasm, self-motivation, and highly developed written and oral communication skills.

Equipment and broadband/IT connections will be provided.

MSPs are employers in their own right. In this vital role, you will become part of a team assisting casework and enquiries from constituents. You’ll work in a dynamic and fast paced environment to provide outstanding service for constituents.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out general office administration and acting as front of office for enquiries when required.
  • Responding to all incoming correspondence while professionally managing each enquiry within agreed timescales.
  • Coordinating, tracking and monitoring the handling of enquiries and ensuring they are dealt with timely and professionally.
  • Drafting written correspondence such as emails, letters and requests for information.
• Supporting with keeping casework up to date and responding to public enquiries.
  • Keeping cases up to date by tracking, logging and recognising when to escalate issues within team.
  • Meeting constituents on a wide range of issues, including those of a sensitive nature and escalating accordingly.
  • Advocating on constituent’s behalf with relevant bodies to resolve matters.
• Reviewing constituent records and documentation in line with casework GDPR requirements.
  • Ensuring casework filing systems, both electronic and manual, are kept up to date in line with GDPR requirements.

About You

Requirements

• Have excellent organisational skills while being flexible in prioritising workloads during busy times.
• Have excellent communications skills, with accurate attention to detail and the ability to work effectively with colleagues.
• Be patient and sensitive while remaining objective and open minded.
• Be comfortable being in a front facing role explaining regulations such as GDPR to the general public.
• Be acutely aware of the role of advocating for those unable to do so for themselves.
• Have a natural interest in helping people with a curiosity to probe for further information where required.
• Have basic IT skills including using Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word.

Desirable

• Experience of using a case management system.