- Advertised from 28th April 2022
- 32 hours per week. Contract term: 1 year (extension subject to funding, secondment may be considered)
Role
Actify is a social enterprise that provides training and technology for the sport and physical activity (PA) sector that increases knowledge and impact.
We bring together a unique combination of skills and expertise in sport, PA and digital technology that enables us to connect people with the information they need to achieve the best outcomes possible.
Our training helps organisations develop and deliver person centred, outcome focused sport and PA programmes.
The Actify digital platform, and our related support services, enable sports and PA organisations to host and manage a range of digital content that increases their reach, impact and sustainability.
We develop our products and services collaboratively with stakeholders from policy, funding, research and practice to ensure our work is responding to needs and interests from across the sector.
As a social enterprise we are focused on working towards long term social change and equality, with all profit being reinvested in achieving our mission and not landing in shareholders pockets. This doesn’t mean we aren’t a serious business, we are entirely focused on being the absolute best and most efficient we can be, it just means that all those involved in the company are doing something excellent and helping make the world a slightly better place.
We are currently recruiting an Active Play Project Lead to help us develop, deliver and expand the training and resource package that Actify provides as part of the Active Play programme.
Please visit go.actify.org.uk for more information on the organisation.
The role
The Active Play Project Lead will be responsible for working with the Head of Training and CEO to develop and expand the Active Play programme across a number of local authorities in Scotland. This will require an energetic person who is motivated to work within a small but growing team, to develop and deliver consistently high quality training and support resources to nursery, school and community based staff.
The Active Play programme was conceived to address problems related to low levels of physical activity during childhood that lead to a range of preventable physical and mental health problems. Increasing children's physical literacy through play is a central outcome of the programme.
The programme has been in existence since 2011, consistently delivering positive outcomes for children in Scotland. The programme has been developed through a unique set of partnerships that brings together expertise in play, physical activity, policy, funding, training, research and evaluation.
The programme is currently delivered widely in Glasgow City Council primary schools with expansion into a nurseries and community setting in Glasgow and the Highlands planned for the 2022-23 school year.
Actify provides training and delivery resources for play workers, teachers, nursery workers and sports coaches who in turn deliver sessions to children aged 3-12 in a range of settings.
The Project Lead will work closely with Actify management on this next exciting stage of development for the project. They will ensure that it is delivered on time, on budget and to the highest standards possible. The Project Lead will also have opportunities to support the broader development of Actify’s training and technology work.
For more information about the Active Play programme, you might like to visit this Actify module.
A full summary of duties involved across the areas of the business are detailed below.
What does the role involve?
Active Play Training sessions and workshops
- Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of Active Play training sessions and workshops
- Lead the development of new content and training material for Active Play
- Work with colleagues to develop content on the Active Play hub on the Actify platform
- Visit partner Active Play sessions and provide follow up support where required
Programme management
- Work with Actify management to ensure that all programmes are delivered on time and budget
- Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with clients and partners
- Lead on a range of administrative duties that support programme management
- Liaise with Actify management to ensure that Active Play Training, Technology and Engagement work is well connected.
- Support and manage the work of the Active Play Project Coordinator.
Programme development
- Work with management to identify new ways to increase reach and impact of Active Play programmes.
- Support and contribute to the development of new programmes.
- Support and manage the work of the Active Play Project Coordinator.
Content development
- Assess the need for new content and materials within the Active Play programmes and work with content teams to create new content plans.
- Work with colleagues to produce new digital materials to support Active Play training.
Evaluation and learning
- Design an appropriate evaluation model that can inform learning on the Active Play programme.
- Lead on the gathering and analysis of evaluation data that can inform learning and development.
- Develop an appropriate reporting system to share Active Play learning.
Engagement
- Work closely with Actify management to implement Active Play engagement plans and activities.
- Work closely with digital colleagues to make best use of Active Play digital content in social media and digital marketing campaigns.
What skills and experience will you have?
Essential skills and experience:
- Educated to HND/degree level
- Experience of developing and delivering workshops/ training sessions
- A passion for helping people achieve outcomes through sport and physical activity
- Experience of leading / delivering and/or coordinating sports/ physical activity programmes
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience of working closely with clients and partners
- Experience of evaluation and applying learning
- A keen eye for detail
- Be flexible in your approach to work
- A willingness to explore and develop new approaches
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent administration and IT skills (word processing, spreadsheets, cloud based email, calendar and contacts)
- Be prepared to undergo a PVG check if required
Desirable skills and experience:
- An interest in digital technology and its applications
- Experience of working remotely and managing your own workload
- Knowledge of digital media
- Hold a clean drivers licence
The Actify base is in Glasgow city centre however we have been working remotely during the pandemic and will continue to make this part of our approach to work. When Covid-19 guidance permits, you will be out and about on a regular basis working with partners and delivering training sessions. This role will involve work in Glasgow and the Highlands and require some flexibility in working hours.
Benefits include:
- Competitive package
- We encourage employees to maintain a good work life balance and our full time roles are now 32 hours per week.
- 30 days annual holiday (including bank holidays)
- Pension scheme with 3% employers contribution
- Flexible working
- Working as part of a small and dynamic team
- Access to further professional development, in particular through the Thrive Learning Programme and Digital Delivery Training that Actify delivers
- Working on a diverse and interesting range of projects
- Helping to improve health and wellbeing of the population
Application notes
Please send a covering letter and CV to jobs@actify.org.uk by 12noon on Monday the 16th of May 2022 and include the job title in the subject line of your email.
Please use your covering letter to outline:
- How your skills and experience relate to this job description;
- why you are applying;
- why you are the best person for the job.
Please note: applications that do not contain a relevant cover letter will not be considered.
Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing the 30th of May and will involve competency based questions and a training related task.
The details of the interviews will be confirmed nearer the time and will be conducted in person if guidance allows.
Light Up Learning (LUL) is a registered Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation providing one-to-one mentoring for high school students in Edinburgh and the Lothians to help them ignite a love for learning. As we rapidly expand the size of our organisation, we now have a vacancy for a Development Manager to support the growth and delivery of our service.
The Development Manager role will support the growing administrative workload at Light Up Learning created by our expanding network of schools and will assist the Head of Mentoring and Operations in the day-to-day running of the organisation. The Development Manager will also play a key role in our grant management and fundraising, as well as assisting with our ongoing evaluation processes and support our expansion into new schools.
The Development Manager will have four key areas of responsibility:
● Administration: Supporting with the day-to-day administration of the organisation as well as managing and maintaining records of our service take up and evaluation.
● Fundraising: Supporting with fundraising efforts and grant management, including maintaining records, communicating with funders, gathering information for funding bids and monitoring targets.
● Development: Working with the wider Light Up Learning team to achieve our long-term strategy by providing support with events, networking, recruitment and assisting with communication to new partner schools.
● Financial: Assisting with the financial management of the organisation including supporting our processes for invoices and expense claims and providing information for our annual accounts and budget.
For full details of the job description and person specification, please refer to the application pack attached.
Due to programme expansion, there is an exciting opportunity to bring outdoor learning and play to the heart of communities: encouraging, supporting, and motivating children and young people to gain the life skills required to thrive in the modern world.
OutLET: Play Resource is looking for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people to succeed. You should have experience of working with young people from a wide range of backgrounds and will have an in-depth knowledge of the play work principles, Forest School ethos and trauma informed practice. The Play Ranger role position is predominantly outdoors so you must be comfortable working outdoors in all weathers.
In this role you will join a small team of outdoor practitioners who work with children and young people who need additional support in accessing and achieving in mainstream education, including care experienced children and young people and those with additional support needs.
As part of the team you will deliver outdoor learning programmes such as bushcraft, environmental programmes and nurture groups.
We are seeking a kind individual, who can be consistent in their interactions with young people. They will have excellent communication skills with both children and adults and work well in a small team.
This post will involve occasional evening and weekend work.
Essential – Driver with access to a car, PVG check.
Play Ranger Position - 35 hours per week with options of overtime.
1 year contract with possibility of extension.
Our main office is based in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire; travel across Lanarkshire and other areas will be required.
An opportunity has arisen to join Access to Industry’s project encouraging people into work in the data sector. You will be a self-starter and be creative to engage and support eligible clients across Edinburgh. Your role will include developing confidence and skills to progress into continued learning & employment and/or increase in-work prospects. You won’t necessarily know about the data sector or have those skills yourself, but you will have an interest and see the opportunities the sector can provide to clients.
Mentor
- Part time
- £24,000 pro-rata
- To be determined with candidates, but includes Edinburgh and the Lothians and the Scottish Borders.
- Closing 2nd June 2022
Light Up Learning (LUL) is a registered Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation providing one-to-one mentoring for high school students to help them ignite a love for learning.
We’re looking for creative, passionate, experienced Mentors to join our small, dedicated team for the next school year (starting August 2022). Reporting to the Head of Mentoring, the successful candidates will be tasked with mentoring up to 10 students (depending on availability): facilitating student-led learning by developing activities based around individual student interests and by guiding the young people as they take charge of their own learning through self-directed projects. Successful candidates will also be expected to do some related administrative tasks, take part in evaluation exercises, and contribute to community and team meetings and events. For full details of what the role entails, please refer to our application pack available to download below.
As this post involves day to day work with young people, you will be required to obtain PVG scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland if successful at interview. We will process this for you: employment will be confirmed after successful completion of this and any other necessary checks, including references.
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