- Advertised from 21st February 2022
- Salary depending on experience. 0.8FTE - Full-time negotiable, contracted until 31 March 2023
- 9.25% employer pension contribution, benefits package, 29 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays (pro rata for part-time hours)
Role
PIMH Fund context and purpose
We know that the most important developments, physcial, cognative and emotional, have their foundations set very very early in life. Specifically in pregancy and the first few years. Leading child health experts worldwide agree that the care given during this time has more influence on a child’s future than any other time in life.
We also know that for parents, while the first few years can be the most joyous, they can also be the most challenging. It has been estimated that up to 20% of mums and up to 10% of dads are affected by poor mental health (such as depression or anxiety) in the perinatal period.
Fund Support Officer Role Purpose
The main function of the Fund Support Officer (FSO) is to provide excellent customer care to funded charities, supporting the charities at an individual and collective level to build a strong community of organisations.
You will work closely with the PIMH Fund Manager to support communications, event planning, evaluation work and general fund administration. In this role you’ll get to know the charities in the PIMH portfolio and build an understanding for how we can best support the organisaitons.
Responsibilities & Key Tasks
• Customer support for funded charities with enquiries they have and directing them to suitable resources or colleagues. Management of the Fund enquiry email.
• Administration of portfolio events (virtual and in-person) and training days, including invite and content management
• Oversight of fund communications – e-newsletters, Fund Teams channel, social media and liaison with Inspiring Scotland communications team on website content
• Ongoing management and development of PIMH services directory inspiringscotland.org.uk/perinatal-mental-health-services
Person Specification
We are looking for someone who is a people person, has a positive attitude and is a self-starter. With the move to online working, we would like someone with strong digital and communication skills.
We are looking for someone who has a pro-active, confident and professional manner who has a focus on adding value and can support stakeholders and colleagues with integrity.
A successful candidate will have an empathy and understanding of the importance of the perinatal period and will be committed to Inspiring Scotland’s vision, mission and values.
Experience / Essential
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team (both remotely and in person) and with stakeholders and members of the public.
• Strong digital skills. At Inspiring Scotland we use Microsoft Office in particular Outlook, Teams, Word & PowerPoint and video conferencing software (MS Teams, Zoom)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including some experience of developing and delivering communications (reports, and email communications)
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your time effectively and work to deadlines
Experience /Desirable
• Experience in the use of design tools such as Canva or ability to quickly pick up design software tools
• Experience in a similar role delivering a range of administrative tasks and/or customer service
• Experience of organising events (virtual and in-person)
• Effective use of social media
• Some experience of working in an office and team environment and working from home
Application notes
To apply go to: inspiringscotland.org.uk/who-we-are/team/vacancies
Deadline for applications is Sunday 6th of March 2022. Apply by completing an application form and sending it to recruitment@inspiringscotland.org.uk
Interviews will be held week of 14th – 18th March 2022.
Inspiring Scotland is a family friendly and flexible employer. We aim to ensure a work home life balance for all employees.
Project Coordinator (Young People) – East Lothian
- Full time
- £24,440 – £27,491
- East Lothian (Hybrid)
- Closing 30th April 2024
People Know How is looking for a Project Coordinator to join our team and support schools in the East Lothian area. The successful applicant will be responsible for working as part of the Positive Transitions team, supporting children, young people and their families in the transition from primary to secondary school. The role supports our strategic aim of ensuring a positive school transition for all children across Scotland. Please note, this role is internally called Positive Transitions Coordinator.
About People Know How
People Know How is a Scottish charity that aims to improve wellbeing across communities by supporting people to overcome barriers and thrive. We deliver services locally in Edinburgh and the Lothians and engage in research and campaigning to effect change on a national scale. We also provide a national digital support helpline. Our work supports all parts of the community including children, young people, families and adults.
This is a full time (35 hours a week), permanent contract role with 8 weeks of holiday per year, 5% employee and 5% employer pension contributions. We offer hybrid working between our offices in Edinburgh and East Lothian, and working from home.
To see the full job description please download the Recruitment Pack below.
National Helpline Intern
- Full time
- £22,374
- Edinburgh – Hybrid working (Hybrid)
- Closing 30th April 2024
Role:
People Know How is looking for a National Helpline Intern to join our Reconnect team. The successful applicant will be responsible for working as part of a team, supporting our national helpline, Connecting Scotland. The helpline provides over-the-phone support to people all over Scotland to use devices like computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones, and ask questions about digital. The role supports our strategic aim of ensuring that everyone in Scotland is digitally included and has affordable data. We work towards this aim by managing a national digital support helpline and by providing one-to-one and group support in communities.
About People Know How
People Know How is a Scottish charity that aims to improve wellbeing across communities by supporting people to overcome barriers and thrive. We deliver services locally in Edinburgh and the Lothians and engage in research and campaigning to effect change on a national scale. We also provide a national digital support helpline. Our work supports all parts of the community including children, young people, families and adults.
Project Coordinator (Young People) - Edinburgh
- Full time
- £24,440 – £27,491
- Edinburgh (Hybrid)
- Closing 30th April 2024
People Know How is looking for two Project Coordinators to join our team and support schools in the Edinburgh area. The successful applicant will be responsible for working as part of the Positive Transitions team, supporting children, young people and their families in the transition from primary to secondary school. The role supports our strategic aim of ensuring a positive school transition for all children across Scotland. Please note, this role is internally called Positive Transitions Coordinator.
About People Know How
People Know How is a Scottish charity that aims to improve wellbeing across communities by supporting people to overcome barriers and thrive. We deliver services locally in Edinburgh and the Lothians and engage in research and campaigning to effect change on a national scale. We also provide a national digital support helpline. Our work supports all parts of the community including children, young people, families and adults.
This is a full time (35 hours a week), permanent contract role with 8 weeks of holiday per year, 5% employee and 5% employer pension contributions. We offer hybrid working between our offices in Edinburgh and East Lothian, and working from home.
To see the full job description please download the Recruitment Pack below.
Project Administrator
- Full time or Part time
- up to £26,460
- Lochgelly (Hybrid)
- Closing 29th April 2024
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 three exciting opportunities to join our Fife Climate Hub team, funded by the Scottish Government.
The Fife Climate Hub is part of a new network of regional community climate action hubs, created by the Scottish Government. The Hub empowers community-led action on the climate crisis. Our vision is for a growing Fife-wide network of groups taking climate action to meet the needs of their communities. We build capacity of existing community groups working on climate, encourage collaboration and reach beyond the climate engaged to grow a diverse network across Fife. We also provide a voice for our members to influence local and national policy. Together we are driving change and strengthening climate resilience in Fife.
The Hub offers training, advice, inspiration, networking, funding and signposting to places of support. We provide opportunities for networking and shared learning to create a strong climate movement across Fife and drive change across all sectors.
We’re looking for passionate, enthusiastic people to further develop the project. This is an exciting opportunity to shape community climate action within Scotland through a model of localised ‘grassroots’ collaborative support.
The Project Administrator will support the delivery of the Fife Climate Hub, its aim, objectives and outcomes. They will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the organisation including day to day financial responsibilities, office management and IT support.
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