Weekend Events & Market Coordinator
- Part time
- £21,000 – £25,000 pro-rata
- Vale of Leven G83 (with occasional travel to attend meetings and other events outwith the area).
- Closing 14th August 2022
- Advertised from 18th July 2022
- 28 hours – this post is mainly weekend & evening working. This post may also be suitable for job share / part time contract of 14 hours per role.
Role
Join a Team of Passionate People.
This is an exciting job role for you to bring your experience, knowledge, and event management skills to develop weekend activities and set up an outdoor market in the Vale of Leven for the benefit of residents and visitors alike.
Your role will be to create, develop and oversee the operation of our Weekend Activities & Outdoor Market in Alexandria, Vale of Leven. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Development Manager and alongside other staff & volunteers where appropriate
You will work approximately 28 hours per week; hours per week may fluctuate based on event schedules and availability however they are primarily over weekends. The role involves a high level of contact with the public, requiring excellent communication and customer service skills.
You will be proficient with Microsoft Office suite, customer service and social media experience.
You may be required to left heavy items to and from events and to work in outdoor weather year-round.
This post is funded on a fixed term basis until March 2024 and is funded by:
- People’s Health Trust using money raised by Health Lottery Scotland.
and
- “with the support of the West Dunbartonshire Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund” - funding will be sought to extend the post beyond the two years.
Application notes
The closing date is Sunday 14th August 2022.
We look forward to receiving you application.
Please see job description for full details. To apply please complete and return the Application Form by email: chair@valeofleventrust.com – CV’s will not be accepted.
You are welcome to visit and participate in any of our activities which are posted on different social media sites to get a feel for what we do. No requirement to tell us you are interested in the post although we do take personal details to comply with the health and safety remits of our activities.
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To Manage all aspects of the “The Knowe” Garden, growing and resource garden in Auchinleck.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Undertake the management & development of the Knowe Community Garden Auchinleck
- Undertake the management of staff and volunteers employed in the garden
Project Delivery and Sustainability Manager
- Full time
- £32,904 – £34,723
- Carluke High Mill and Community Garden (On site)
- Closing 19th April 2024
Set up in 1999 by the local community, Carluke Development Trust is a registered Scottish charity undertaking a range of community led initiatives to support the development and regeneration of the community, space and environment of the Parish of Carluke in South Lanarkshire.
Carluke High Mill and Community Garden
We have recently secured £2.7million of capital and revenue funding from key funders such as the Scottish Government, The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic Environment Scotland, to repair and reconstruct the A-listed Carluke High Mill and develop the attached 1.2-acre community garden. The project will have a significant positive economic and social impact on the town, creating a community led facility that will generate sustainable resources and deliver training, education, volunteering, employment, business, and heritage opportunities.
The Role
We now have an exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced and committed Project Delivery and Sustainability Manager to join our Team. The role will involve:
- Project managing the repair and construction of the Carluke High Mill, including overseeing the project Design Team
- Contributing to the development of the 1.2-acre CHM Community Garden, working with and line managing CDT’s Community Gardener
- Implementing the Delivery & Sustainability Plan for the project, including putting in place programme of activities which deliver the outcomes agreed with funders and secure the ongoing viability of the facility.
Reporting to the Chairperson of the Trust, the successful candidate will ideally have degree level qualifications or equivalent relevant experience in managing or co-ordinating physical regeneration projects. A proven track record in identifying and securing funding is important as will be experience of working in a community setting and maintaining effective relationships with statutory, voluntary and private sector partners and funders. The postholder should have a full UK driving licence and access to their own vehicle.
It is crucial that the postholder displays a passion for engaging with our communities whilst having the management and communication skills necessary to provide a supportive and inspiring environment for staff and volunteers.
Construction work on the High Mill project is expected to begin on site in June 2024, with an anticipated duration of at least 15 months, with the balance of the role shifting over this period towards ensuring the sustainability of the High Mill and Community Garden facility.
The initial contract duration will be until 31st March 2026, with subsequent contract extensions made as funding is secured.
A detailed description of the key duties of the post and an associated person specification is available to download below
Carluke Development Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications
from all sections of the community.
YoMo’s Walk & Talk service is looking for a new support officer, this post is funded for 6 months but has been included in the next 3 years funding application. YoMo’s Walk & Talk program is a one-to-one youth work approach to support young people experiencing a range of challenges including loneliness, isolation or mental health issues. This program has been very successful in supporting young people coming out of covid and the ongoing youth mental health crisis.
The post offer wellbeing package of support for the successful candidate.
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.
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