Manager - Lend a Hand Project
- Part time
- £28,000 pro-rata
- Beith, North Ayrshire
- Closing 13th February 2023
- Advertised from 6th January 2023
- Salary: 28k Pro rata ( 22.4K). 28 hours per week (3 year fixed term),
Role
Beith Trust is a North Ayrshire based charity working to improve the social, economic and environmental condition of Beith, Barrmill and the surrounding countryside for residents, visitors and nature alike. You will be responsible for improving systems, efficiency and the ‘bandwidth’ of the project as well as developing external links partnerships.
You will be accountable for the safety of volunteers, attendees and the quality and success of the project as well as line management of Project Leads, you will oversee project comms, health and safety, monitoring and evaluation and ensuring that delivery of activities is successful and safe. You will be responsible for evaluating delivery and project impact as well as the ongoing design of the project to ensure a high quality participant / customer / attendee experience. You will be required, at times, to work weekends and evenings.
As Lend a Hand Project Manager you will develop and improve our existing provision, line manage staff and ensure that our clients and volunteers experience a high quality service. You will expand the reach and develop networks and partnerships that deepen the impact for clients and the effectiveness of the service
The purpose of the job is
- to develop the capacity of our existing provision
- increase reach, efficiency and effectiveness,
- manage and develop the capacity of project leads and volunteers
- improve systems and procedures
Application notes
Please see job description attached below.
To apply, please visit our website beithtrust.org/we-are-recruiting
Closing date: 13th February 2023
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Can you develop a Policy and Advocacy Strategy for a national community support organisation?
Do you have knowledge of the process of and challenges involved in deploying renewable energy systems?
Do you have excellent relationship-building skills, and the ability to confidently communicate with the highest level policy influencers and key decision makers?
Can you deliver policy interventions on behalf of, and in consultation with, our members?
*What is it like to work for CES? Here’s some feedback from our January 2023 Staff Satisfaction survey*
- Really supportive and encouraging team. Love working collaboratively with colleagues and communities.
- CES feels both friendly and professional, which is very much a reflection of management attitudes.
- Feeling trusted to get on with work and being allowed flexibility when required.
- Staff wellbeing feels like a high priority at CES.
- Working with people who care on interesting projects
- I have a job that pays well, feels significant, based where I want to live, and I genuinely like the people I work with.
- Feel valued as an employee and the aims/vision of CES align strongly with my own
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Cycling Friendly Awards Coordinator
- Part time
- £24,000 pro-rata
- Edinburgh (with option for homeworking)
- Closing 1st March 2023
Reports To
The Cycling Friendly Awards Coordinator will report to the Communities Manager
Job Overview
The postholder will oversee the successful delivery of the Cycling Friendly Employer (CFE) and Cycling Friendly School (CFS) award programme in partnership with Cycling Scotland.
The postholder will directly support workplaces and employers and schools across Edinburgh and the Lothians (with occasional work in the Borders) to successfully achieve the CFE Award. They will lead in the development and cooordination of skills development activity for employers in a wide range of settings. Developing strong partnerships with businesses, community based services and individuals are key to this role.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Coordinating and delivering the Cycling Friendly Employer (CFE) and Cycling Friendly School (CFS) programme in Edinburgh,the Lothians, and Perthshire
- Identifying organisations that would like to engage with the Cycling Friendly Award programme, supporting them through the award process, and ensuring award criteria is met.
- Re-assessing previous award holders to ensure compliance with the CFE/CFS Award.
- Build strong working relationships with stakeholders.
- Ensuring the project delivers its stated outcomes/impact.
- Providing advice and support to employers/schools on funding opportunities.
- Updating Cycling Scotland on programme progress monthly.
- Attendance at regular Cycling Friendly assessor meetings and workshops hosted by Cycling Scotland.
- Attendance at relevant conferences and networking meetings.
- Finding creative ways of engaging with potential Cycling Friendly employers by utilising social media to support the delivery of the programme with support from our Communications Lead - e.g. using Linkedin or developing a quarterly e-newsletter to all Cycling Friendly Employers.
- Contribute to the strategic development of the The Bike Station and its skills development programme.
- Assist with the coordination and delivery of community based events.
- Monitor and evaluate the social impact of the programme.
- Produce detailed quarterly reports for the project funder.
- Support the development of case studies from notable Cycling Friendly organisations..
- Perform any other duties considered relevant to the post e.g. CFE schools.
- To comply with all current legislation, GDPR and organisational policies.
EXPERIENCE
Essential:
- A qualification and/or equivalent experience in managing and delivering projects.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage time accordingly.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
- Excellent oral and written communication skills to support project delivery
- Experience marketing services with a strong social impact
- Experience in working to targets
- Experience of report writing and delivering presentations
- Experience of dealing with the public in a professional environment and providing excellent customer service.
- Flexible, self-starter with an enterprising attitude
- Ability to network and present a positive image when representing The Bike Station and Cycling Scotland at external events.
- Passionate about cycle promotion and development.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering a cycling project
- Experience managing budgets
- Experience of social impact monitoring
- Qualified Cycle Trainer/ Velotech or other cycle maintenance qualification.
Top job! Service Implementation Project Manager
- Full time
- £38,637 – £41,916
- Edinburgh (hybrid of home and office working)
- Closing 14th February 2023
Changeworks has been leading the way in delivering low-carbon living and tackling fuel poverty for over 35 years, and we need an experienced Project Manager to help us develop and implement new services for the future. If you are someone with strong organisational and analytical skills, then we need you.
Changeworks is developing and implementing new services to help people reduce their energy usage. That’s where you come in. You’ll use your background in project management in an operational environment, to lead colleagues in the design, implementation, and delivery of these services. You’ll be responsible for the financial and commercial aspects of the projects and ensuring the services meet targets against plans.
Your role will involve working with a number of colleagues and partners to bring new commercially viable energy advice services to life. Your skills and experience in agile methodology and service delivery will be key to the success of the work you do.
You’ll also be confident in leading by example and motivating a project team to achieve their best. This role will involve using your strong communication skills to keep all stakeholders well informed and involved. You’ll be well versed in building strong and effective relationships with teams and partners to ensure the success of different projects.
This role is fixed term for 6 months and reports directly to our Operational Director. Any additional experience you already have in user or service design would be advantageous.
Benefits
Changeworks is a great place to work. We hold Investors in People Platinum accreditation (something only a few organisations in Scotland have), and we were nominated for employer of the year by the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce this year. Our staff overwhelmingly would recommend us as an employer too.
The Climate Emergency has resulted in ambitious national targets to reduce carbon emissions from the built environment and reduce rates of fuel poverty. This has driven a significant increase in the number of pilot and large-scale interventions delivered by Changeworks and external organisations in this area. These include area-based domestic energy efficiency retrofit and decarbonisation projects and programmes.
We are a growing organisation, and this role is crucial to the delivery of our ambitious objectives. We want to decarbonise homes in Scotland on a massive scale, and that needs talented individuals like you to help us deliver on our objectives. You’ll receive full training plus coaching and mentoring.
We offer a wide range of staff benefits including flexible working, bike to work scheme, an excellent pension scheme and 26 days paid holiday plus 9 public holidays per year.
At Changeworks, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone.
Senior Community Development Worker (job-share)
- Part time
- £36,016 pro-rata
- Glasgow
- Closing 24th February 2023
Working in a vibrant community project within the heart of the Lincoln Avenue estate, Knightswood, Glasgow, this role would suit a skilled Community Development worker with project management experience.
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