Top job! SCA Manager - Partnerships and Knowledge Exchange
- Full time
- £42,000 – £45,000
- Edinburgh
- Closing 4th November 2022
- Advertised from 14th October 2022
Role
This is a senior role that will require the postholder to work across the community sector’s national networks and intermediaries, building a strong collaborative culture and developing a more joined up approach to the task of supporting effective community action. Additionally, a key focus of this role is to develop closer working relationships between Scotland’s community based national networks and intermediaries and the wider ecosystem of support for the Third Sector that has emerged in recent years. Funding for this role has been secured for three years.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
● Work closely with leaders across national networks and intermediaries to build levels of trust and cooperation across the sector
● Identify opportunities for joint working and the sharing of resources and expertise between national networks and intermediaries
● Foster the development of a shared understanding of, and increased engagement by national networks and intermediaries within relevant areas of Scottish Government policy.
● Help to identify and build new partnerships within the sector and with other public and private sector stakeholders that complement and enhance the work of the national community based networks and intermediaries
● Foster a deeper level of mutual understanding and effective collaboration between the national and the regional sources of support for communities.
● Identify, develop and manage as required resources that can be shared across national and regional intermediaries and that facilitate the transfer of knowledge and skills across the sector.
Application notes
This role was previously advertised in August 2022. This is a re-advertisement.
Applications should be in the form of a letter of application and a CV sent to jobs@scottishcommunityalliance.net
The closing date for applications is 4/11/22
Interviews will be held at a venue yet to be confirmed in Edinburgh on 24th and 25th November 2022
Potential candidates who are interested in exploring whether they are a good fit for the role (and vice versa) are invited to contact SCA’s Director - Angus Hardie - for an informal conversation: angus@scottishcommunityalliance.net (as Angus will be on holiday from 27th October until 8th November, you are encouraged to contact him before he goes away or alternatively, submit your application by the closing date (4th Nov) and arrange to speak with him the week that he returns)
The postholder will be employed by Scottish Community Alliance.
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Climate Development Officer (Fixed Term 2 years)
- Part time
- £38,669 – £42,966 pro-rata
- Edinburgh, Glasgow or Inverness (Hybrid)
- Closing 5th June 2024
Use your skills to help Scotland’s voluntary sector tackle the climate and nature emergencies. We’re looking for a dynamic development officer to join SCVO and deliver the next phase of our popular Growing Climate Confidence project.
SCVO is the membership organisation for the voluntary sector in Scotland and we take pride in being a good employer. We are a flexible and family friendly organisation with good pay and conditions.
We’re looking for someone with a sound knowledge of project management, excellent communication skills and a passion for taking action on climate change. You will play a key role in our Support Services, ensuring that SCVO members and the broader third sector are able to access the training, networks and information they need to deliver environmental and net zero plans.
If you would like to work with funders, third sector organisations and the growing networks of climate action across Scotland, we would like to hear from you.
We strive for a fair and transparent interview process; if you are successful and selected for interview, we will share our interview questions with you at least 3 days before the interview date.
Location: This post can be based in Edinburgh, Glasgow or Inverness. SCVO staff can work a blend of office and home on agreement with their team and line manager, and within the parameters of our Blended Working policy.
Do you want to help alleviate problem debt and improve the lives of individuals, families, and children?
Services in Scotland have seen clients’ arrears on household bills increase by 68%, and in Edinburgh an estimated 80,000 people and 1 in 5 children are living in relative poverty.
Are you:
- Passionate and committed to making a meaningful difference for individuals and families.
- Able to quickly learn complex rules and legislation on Debt, Housing, and Welfare Benefits.
- Able to grow trusting relationships in a formal setting.
- Understanding of people’s journeys and the challenges they have had in their lives, and how poverty and debt can have an impact on them.
As a Money Adviser in CHAI, You will:
- Provide high quality accurate advice, information, and representation in line with the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers.
- Provide advice within a range of settings from our offices, outreach venues and home visits.
- Conduct interviews with clients either in person, on the telephone or virtually.
- Facilitate better outcomes for people which will help improve their financial situation and their mental and physical health.
We offer the following:
- Extensive training programme
- Flexible working
- Access to Simply Health benefit plan
- 32 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)
- Enrolment to NOW Pension Scheme
- Supportive work environment
- Opportunities to improve services and make a difference.
Adviser – ( Welfare Rights, Housing & Debt)
- Full time
- £24,736 – £26,495
- Edinburgh (On site)
- Closing 3rd June 2024
Do you want to help alleviate poverty and improve the lives of individuals, families and children?
Within the UK there is over £19bn a year in unclaimed welfare benefits, and in Edinburgh an estimated 80,000 people and 1 in 5 children are living in relative poverty.
Are you:
- Passionate and committed to making a meaningful difference for individuals, families and children.
- Able to quickly learn complex rules and legislation on Welfare Benefits, Debt and Housing.
- Able to grow trusting relationships in a formal setting.
- Understanding of people’s journeys and the challenges they have had in their lives, and how poverty can have an impact on them.
As an Adviser in CHAI You will :
- Provide high quality accurate advice, information and representation in line with the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers.
- Provide advice within a range of setting from GP surgeries, Schools, Mental Health and Recovery Hubs and local community venues.
- Conduct interviews with clients either in person, on the telephone or virtually.
- Facilitate better outcomes for people which will help improve their financial situation and their mental and physical health.
We offer the following:
- Extensive training programme
- Flexible working
- Access to Simply Health benefit plan
- 32 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)
- Enrolment to NOW Pension Scheme
- Supportive work environment
- Opportunities to improve services and make a difference
Development Manager (2 posts)
- Full time or Part time
- £40,000
- Galashiels or Dumfries (Hybrid)
- Closing 3rd June 2024
We are hiring!
We are seeking two experienced Managers, with knowledge of current challenges and opportunities for rural communities and the environment, a passion for tackling the climate and biodiversity crises, and the ability to develop and deliver a portfolio of diverse projects in partnership with communities, land owners and managers, other NGOs and statutory agencies.
This is an exciting time to join The Southern Uplands Partnership, with significant scope to help shape our work as we embark on the next phase in our mission to catalyse rural sustainable development in south Scotland.
Our work is broad-based and cross-sectoral. We welcome applications from people with professional experience in any one or more of the sectors of: agriculture; community engagement/development; environment/ecology; economic development; and the arts, culture and/or heritage.
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