Development and Support Worker
- Part time or Flexible
- To be confirmed
- South Ayrshire
- Closing 12th November 2021
- Advertised from 20th October 2021
- Salary: The total budget currently available for the post and any activity is £20,000 and we envisage around £15,000 of this being available in fees.
Role
SASEN support and development role specification
Goals for social enterprise in South Ayrshire
Everyone involved in supporting social enterprises in South Ayrshire has broadly similar goals:
- More social enterprises
- A bigger sector, employing more people and with a bigger turnover
- More effective social enterprises, delivering additional social good
- A more sustainable sector with more social entrepreneurs of all ages
The keys to making this happen
In general the sector is weak in comparison with many other areas. But there are opportunities, with Government pressure growing on public bodies to contract with social enterprises, increasing focus by the Council on ‘Community Wealth Building’, and a growth of new types of social entrepreneurs in South Ayrshire using the CIC model. The key building bricks for growth are:
- More opportunities to bid for public sector contracts;
- More seed and growth funding – both equity and loan funding;
- More collaboration, joint bidding, intra-sector trading and joint purchasing;
- More support for traditional third sector organisations to trade; and
- More support for new and emerging social entrepreneurs and enterprises.
SASEN’s role and activities
Voluntary Action South Ayrshire (VASA) as the local TSI has a role in promoting and supporting social enterprise. The role for SASEN, as a network of social enterprises, is to enable social enterprises to work with each other to mutual benefit and to act together to be the voice of social enterprise, affecting policy and increasing resources. Key activities should therefore be to:
- Act as the voice for Social Enterprises, including backing VASA’s lobbying work.
- Lobby for and (where relevant secure) increased access to funding for setting up and growing social enterprises in South Ayrshire.
- Build links between social enterprises to allow them to bid jointly for work.
- Build links between social enterprises to maximise trading within the sector.
- Provide peer support mechanisms for existing and new social entrepreneurs.
- Link and build credibility with the wider local business sector and with local and national support organisations (VASA, SAC, SE, SIS, Senscot, SES, etc) so that local social enterprise will begin to feature in these agencies’ strategies, plans, events and PR.
SASEN has been effectively dormant for the last 3-4 years so there is an opportunity for a fresh start as local social enterprises emerge from the pandemic.
Development support role
SASEN now wish to appoint an appropriate individual to help relaunch the organization and grow it to become sustainable over the next two years. The key goals for the role will be to:
- Work with the existing SASEN board to agree membership development and stakeholder influencing plans.
- Identify social enterprises in South Ayrshire and build membership to include at least 60% of social enterprises in in the area.
- Build a programme of activity in line with the priorities above that is of sufficient value for members to pay towards SASEN costs (so SASEN itself will be a social enterprise).
- Raise the profile of and confidence in social enterprise among the public and private sectors so that social enterprise features regularly in these agencies events and PR.
- Identify and help secure future funding (from - members fees and in grants, and, if possible, through other commercial activity).
The appointment in the first instance will be to develop the plan at 1 above – with a second phase appointment subject to the board being satisfied with the plan.
We are looking for someone with a combination of skills and knowledge including:
- Familiarity with the social enterprise sector – knowledge of South Ayrshire may be an advantage but is not a requirement;
- Strong strategic planning and project management skills;
- Ability to quickly gain the confidence of a wide range of stakeholders and others; and
- A focus on delivering results by responding to opportunities and challenges flexibly.
The current board – which comprises three trustees and two advisers – will expect to support the person appointed in practical ways. And SASEN has effective links with VASA that will also assist. We would expect members (as they are recruited) to contribute in practical ways too. But the person appointed will be the sole paid resource for the organization for the foreseeable future.
The total budget currently available for the post and any activity is £20,000 and we envisage around £15,000 of this being available in fees. However it may be possible to attract further funding and we would be happy to increase the workload and fees if this is the case.
Application notes
If you wish to apply for this assignment, please submit a covering letter and a general cv along with a case study of another project you have completed that demonstrates the four areas of skills and knowledge noted above (or two case studies if one does not cover all four areas).
In your cover letter, please also indicate how much progress you would expect to make towards the five goals listed above, within the budget available. You do not need to set out your method.
We prefer to offer this as a consultancy assignment and therefore to pay invoices. However we are able to use a member to provide payment on a part-time salary basis on PAYE. In your cover letter, please indicate which you would prefer, and the number of days you would expect to work if the overall cost was £15,000 (note that if you are looking for salary, this budget would have to cover employer NI).
Please send your application by midnight on Friday 12th November to info@sasen.org.uk
Development Lead (South Lanarkshire Third Sector Chief Officers Group)
- Full time
- £34,335
- Hamilton - Hybrid
- Closing 1st April 2024
We are currently recruiting for a Development Lead to join our team and provide capacity support for the Third Sector Chief Officer's Group (TSCOG) to deliver upon their main strategic objectives.
Third Sector Chief Officers Group
The Third Sector Chief Officers Group (TSCOG) was formed in 2016 when a number of CEO’s of Third Sector organisations in South Lanarkshire came together under the auspices of VASLan to support each other during a period of significant strategic and financial challenge and change.The group met fortnightly to play a significant role in providing peer support and sharing information to ensure joined up services during the COVID pandemic.
The TSCOG are now ready to move onto the next stage of their development, with this role providing additional capacity to deliver upon their strategic objectives.
Job Purpose:
This role is a shared resource for the TSCOG, hosted within VASLan with the workplan directed by a TSCOG Steering Group.
Priorities:
• Strategic Engagement
o Improve engagement between TSCOG members, locality and thematic networks, and the wider third sector
• Being Collaborative
o Develop consortia documentation and process which can be applied to opportunities where appropriate, and share with the wider sector
• Income & Strategic Commissioning
o Support collaboration to attract external or local funding to localities and mechanisms for distribution and governance.
In summary its enhancing the funding support offer to the sector with TSCOG orgs showing some leadership to leverage more resources into SL.
Membership & Community Manager – West Scotland
- Full time
- Circa £32,000
- Hybrid role: managing Scotmid’s West democratic region and supporting communities in DG, FK, G, KA, ML, PA postcodes, with travel to Edinburgh and other regions.
- Closing 29th March 2024
Are you passionate about community engagement and making a positive impact? Join Scotmid, one of the largest independent retail cooperatives in the UK. We are committed to fostering strong community ties and driving meaningful change.
Role Description:
We are seeking a proactive Membership & Community Manager to lead our membership, community, and charity strategy across our communities in the west of Scotland.
Your responsibilities will include developing membership initiatives, nurturing community relationships, fundraising for our Charity Partner, and orchestrating engaging events. You will also directly support the Head of Membership & Community Engagement.
Desired Qualities:
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues across our retail network and from various departments.
- Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills.
- Eagerness and ability to take a hands-on approach to tasks and projects.
- Proficiency in independently managing multiple projects.
- Ability to organise and deliver engaging events.
- Ability to build meaningful connections with colleagues, members, communities, and charities.
- Ability to lead and participate in Society-wide projects.
Travel and Location Details:
You will be required to attend meetings and events at our head office in Newbridge (EH28) as well as events across all trading areas. A valid driving license and willingness to travel are essential. Some overnight stays will be necessary.
What We Offer:
- A dynamic hybrid role primarily centred our communities in DG, FK, G, KA, ML, PA postcodes.
- Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a company car
- 37.5-hour work week, with occasional evening and weekend commitments
In 2024, Hearts & Minds, the home of Clowndoctors and Elderflowers, will be marking 25 years delivering therapeutic clowning across health care units, schools for children with complex needs and hospices.
The role of Fundraising Manager at Hearts & Minds offers an incredibly exciting opportunity to drive meaningful change and support our impactful programmes at this momentous time in the charity’s history. As a pivotal member of the team, you'll spearhead the development of a comprehensive fundraising strategy that directly fuels the organization's initiatives. This role isn't just about securing funds; it's about crafting compelling narratives and fostering connections to inspire individuals, communities, and corporations to support a cause that truly matters. The dynamism lies in the ability to shape the future of Hearts & Minds by creating sustainable income streams that directly translate into tangible support for their programmes.
The Job Description and Person Specification is available to download below.
About the project
The 'Young Start Progressions' programme at 'The Pavilion' will be a dynamic initiative led entirely by young people, supported by staff and volunteers and by existing and new partnership opportunities. Our three-pronged approach aims to empower young individuals across various stages of their development:
Primary/Secondary Transitions Programme: We will provide support for P7, S1, and S2 young people as they transition from primary to secondary school, fostering empowerment, confidence, and improved self-esteem in a non-school environment.
Volunteer Mentoring Programme: Expanding on our successful volunteering mentoring initiative, we offer diverse opportunities for young volunteers, connecting them with roles both within Pavilion and through our network of school partnerships and community collaborations.
Attainment Programme: Focused on enhancing pathways for Junior and Senior Club participants, we integrate life skills development seamlessly into existing activities. From goal-setting exercises, certificated activity programmes to accredited learning and further training opportunities.
Aim of the Attainment Programme:
The overall aim of the Attainment Programme is to deliver a programme of services to target and support young people in the Easterhouse area of Glasgow by helping them to attain a recognised qualification and gain recognition for the learning and development they have achieved by taking part in our programmes.
The aim is:
- To develop and inspire young people
- To promote attainment and progression for young people and provide pathways including
- volunteering opportunities
- To recognise and celebrate young people’s achievements
- Create pathways for young people to progress
The Outcomes are:
- Accredit non-formal learning through voluntary activity in the community
- Increase leadership and mentoring
Job Role:
We are seeking to appoint an Attainment Worker to help each participant is matched to an award and has a personal development plan and tracked learner journey.
Working across our range of programmes the Attainment Worker will work with young people identifying the best fit for the specific awards and the individual activities. The successful candidate will work alongside staff to collate evidence and ensure that electronic portfolios are kept up to date with all evidence captured.
The Attainment Worker will assist staff, volunteers and young people to help ensure targets are achieved and progression pathways created for young people, supporting them to overcome barriers to participation and learning.
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