Community InfoSource (CIS) are looking for an ESOL Coordinator to coordinate and develop our programme of ESOL classes, both in-person and online.

Working as part of the Wellbeing Project, the ESOL Officer will work closely with the Wellbeing Coordinator to deliver classes appropriate to clients’ needs. The candidate must be able to work well with others in a small team with a flexible schedule, working collaboratively with other projects in our small charity as well as with external organisations.

We will guarantee an interview to anyone with lived experience of the asylum system who fulfils the essential criteria of the person specification.

The need for employment support for refugees in the UK is growing. Breaking Barriers’ (BB) intention is to deliver employment support to as many refugees who need it, whilst growing the organisation in a sustainable way. Over the coming years we are aiming to significantly scale our programmes and reach communities in new areas of the UK.

As the next step in our growth, BB has an opportunity to establish a presence in Glasgow to work collaboratively to meet the needs of local refugee communities and of the broader sector. We will work closely with local, regional, and national partners to develop programmes in response to the needs of local refugees, organisations and existing infrastructure, flexing our model where needed to avoid duplication and ensure we are filling gaps where our services will have the most impact.

The Senior Programme Manager will be our first hire in Glasgow, and a critical role for launching and shaping our programmes, model, and team in the region. This is an exciting opportunity for an entrepreneurial and strategic thinker with a passion for employment as a route to independence and empowerment to leave a lasting impact on our clients and our organisation.

Purpose of the role:

Your primary responsibility will be to lead BB’s employment programme strategy and work with the Head of Employment Programmes to establish our Glasgow operations and ensure we provide clients in the region with high standards of delivery.

Working collaboratively with Head of Employment Programmes, you will take ownership of setting up our delivery within this region and lead on the delivery of activities and funding commitments and providing accurate and timely reporting. You will be an ambassador for BB externally and take a lead role in building our networks of referral partners within the region to establish our presence and generate referrals. You will line manage and support a team of Employment Advisers, enabling them to provide high-quality support to clients and coordinate the day-to-day operational activity which keeps our programmes running.

We are looking for someone highly organised and strategic with a good knowledge of employability and/or refugee sector in Glasgow. You should have a demonstrable track record of transferrable work experience in overseeing service delivery and employability projects or programmes. Equally important is a demonstrable commitment to working with marginalised populations who face barriers to employment, particularly refugees. You should be a self-starter who can work autonomously and at pace, with the leadership skills to successfully establish BB’s presence within a new region and build and motivate a team that feels connected to the charity’s identity and mission.

For our part, we offer a strong team environment, where your ideas and drive will be welcomed and where you as an individual can make a real difference in people’s lives.

In summary, you will:

• Establish and build BB’s presence and programmes on the ground in Glasgow, supported by the wider Programmes leadership team to design and implement local delivery models suited to local client needs;

• Provide impactful, inspirational leadership to the BB team in Glasgow and oversee delivery of employment support within the region;

• Ensure that BB’s programmes strategy and delivery within Glasgow is client-led, high-quality, accessible, and adaptable to new opportunities.

• Support the Head of Employment Programmes with the growth and development of BB’s programmes within Glasgow to enable BB to expand our reach, create more outcomes for refugee communities and positively influence partners and the wider sector.

To view the full job description and person specification, please view the attached recruitment pack.

Other considerations:

• As part of our safeguarding commitment to our clients, we carry out pre-employment checks to ensure that successful applicants are suitable to work with adults at risk. These include criminal record disclosure, obtaining references and verifying a candidate’s identity and right to work in the UK.

• Breaking Barriers is committed to protecting an adult’s right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect and for their views, wishes and beliefs to be fully taken into account when deciding action.

• We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.

Line Reports: 3 Employment Advisers initially, with scope to change

Mary’s Meals serves nutritious school meals to children living in some of the world’s poorest countries. The promise of a meal attracts these hungry children into the classroom, giving them the energy to learn and hope for a better future.

We offer more than just a career; we offer the opportunity to join our global movement in a dynamic and inclusive environment with a real focus on personal development. We’re currently reaching more than 2.4 million children in 18 countries every school day – can you use your communications talents to help us reach even more hungry children waiting for our meals?

We are looking for an inspiring media and content manager to join our UK communications team. This role is responsible for supporting the development of Mary’s Meals’ media relationships throughout the UK, delivering high quality media coverage and content which is consistently aligned to Mary’s Meals’ strategy for growth in the UK.

As a key member of the communications team, the media and content manager also contributes significantly to the overall development and delivery of the marketing and communications strategy.

Key duties:

• Work with the head of media and content to implement the media and content strategy and contribute to wider strategy.
• Develop and implement campaigns in the UK in close collaboration with the global communications team.
• Manage and develop a proactive media relations programme to create well targeted opportunities to raise awareness of Mary’s Meals across all media.
• Oversee the production of news releases and media statements in conjunction with other members of the communications team.
• Arrange media interviews (including briefings and training) for key UK staff to promote the work of Mary’s Meals.
• Identify and support media partnership or appeal opportunities and manage relationships with partners, celebrities and other external stakeholders.
• Work flexibly and respond effectively to media enquiries or unplanned situations.
• Monitor media coverage and the news agenda and use this insight to recommend ways to improve the overall effectiveness of our media engagement.
• Manage the production of compelling storytelling content for use across all channels, including website, email marketing, direct mail and publications.
• Support the production of multi-channel communications and fundraising materials which reinforce Mary’s Meals values, brand and key messages for use by supporters in the UK.
• Lead our internal communications with staff, trustees and volunteers – ensuring content is timely and engaging.

Would you like to work within an innovative and engaging organisation that is working towards bettering the lives of others through cycling?

Cycling UK believes that cycling enriches people’s lives and is an essential ingredient in happier, healthier communities. Our mission is to enable millions more people to cycle, and our development projects across Scotland are a vital part of achieving that mission. The Bothy is a network of 4 place-based projects across Scotland aimed at supporting and encouraging walking, wheeling, and cycling. Staff by Cycling UK development officers, each project works with and for the local community to provide access to information and support - such as bikes and equipment, walking, wheeling and cycling route guides and local bike service information.

With activities such as led rides, health walks, bike loan schemes, hands-on support and guidance for individuals, organisations and business, the Bothies are embedded in their locations to help people make active travel choices and feel confident walking, wheeling, and cycling in their local area.

We are looking for a self-motivated, entrepreneurial individual to lead the success of the Bothy project. Supporting your team of development officers, you will ensure that our impact is captured and communicated across a broad audience as we change lives for the better.

Tell us why you are the person to drive impact in this capacity. Explore the job description for full details on this exciting opportunity. Complete the application form expressing why you are the right candidate for this opening.

Focus on gearing your supporting statement to exemplify how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly referring to the person specification. This enables the selection panel to assess your relative strengths against the specified criteria.