Community & Events Fundraiser
- Full time
- £25,000 – £27,000
- Edinburgh based with home working
- Closing 18th January 2021
- Advertised from 23rd December 2020
- 35 hours per week, with some flexibility required to support events.
- Permanent
Role
Are you creative and passionate about fundraising to support a mission of inclusion and diversity?
We are a deaf-led charity working together for an equal and better future for all deaf people since 1835. We have a range of transformative projects and services which support our aim of improving the quality and conditions of life for deaf people.
We have an exciting opportunity for a creative and dynamic person to join our team as Community & Events Fundraiser. You will be someone with a minimum of 2 years’ fundraising experience (including fundraising in a digital environment) who can help raise the profile of Deaf Action and engage with new and existing supporters.
You should be able to think creatively, work both independently and as part of a team, and demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal and digital skills. You will have experience of managing campaigns that help mobilise supporters, together with a background in campaign management that generates income to support the work of the organisation.
You will be articulate, have strong influencing skills and proven stakeholder management skills to work with all levels of staff in the organisation, our board of Trustees, and external partners. You will have a commitment to empowering deaf people, and be willing to learn British Sign Language as part of your role.
The role reports to the Chief Executive and Senior Management Team.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to a fundraising strategy that supports our strategic aims and development plan
- Support the Marketing Manager to create engaging content to maintain a strong community on social media channels
- Coordinate and monitor fundraising campaigns across all platforms
- Monitor analytics to measure and improve fundraising performance towards a target
- Highlight opportunities for and organise community activations and events to support fundraising activity
- Write engaging and timely case studies and news stories
- Work with colleagues to create new campaigns to promote fundraising activities
- Identify potential collaborators and partnership opportunities and support relationship management
- Recruiting, coordinating and managing fundraising volunteers.
Additional responsibilities
- Contribute to the Strategic and Business Planning activities
- Contribute to reporting on activities and impact
- Prepare and manage annual fundraising budgets
- Work closely with other members of the Fundraising team ensure accurate and timely recording of all enquiries, follow-ups and donations, adhering to and within agreed protocols
- Liaise with colleagues to ensure all progress reports and evaluations are prepared and completed within the agreed deadlines
- Respect confidentiality and manage data appropriately in line with the GDPR
- Understand relevant duties relating to safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults
Person Specification (Essential):
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role, including experience of working with volunteer groups and experience of event planning
- Proven track record of delivering against targets whilst offering excellent supporter care
- Excellent written and communication skills, with the ability to write engaging copy
- Experience of engaging with a range of internal/external stakeholders
- Ability to work proactively, prioritise work and meet deadlines
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to develop good working relationships internally and externally
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Aptitude for learning British Sign Language
Person Specification (Desirable):
- Experience of working in the charitable sector in Scotland;
- Knowledge or awareness of deaf issues and culture;
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics;
- Full, clean driving license.
What’s on Offer
- Occupational pension scheme with employer contributions of 6%;
- 32 days leave inc bank holidays) with additional leave accruing with long service;
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured;
- Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme and IT Voucher Scheme;
- Support for Learning and Development through our PDR process
- BSL Classes to Level 2
Application notes
Closing date: Monday 18 January 2021 at 5pm (Provisional interview date: 1st February 2021).
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter to recruitment@deafaction.org
Family Enablement Officer (home based)
- Part time
- £25,696 – £32,865 pro-rata
- Home-based (UK) or office based (London, Glasgow, Birmingham or Belfast)
- Closing 17th February 2021
Are you passionate about working with families to overcome the social and education barriers that hold deaf children back? Are you an enthusiastic and responsible individual with strong organisational and people skills?
We are looking for a Family Enablement Officer to join our Enablement team, planning and delivering a suite of services and products that directly inform and enable the parents and families of deaf children. Drawing on insight and evidence from families of deaf children, the Family Enablement Officer will contribute to the design and development of new and amended (largely digital) products.
To apply for this role you will have to complete an online application and specify how you meet the person specification criteria, as outlined in the job description. To do this, we suggest that you download the job description from our website prior to starting your application.
Currently, the application process works best on desktop / laptop devices.
Salary
£25696 - £30,428 (Glasgow, Birmingham or Belfast office or home based)
£28,130 - £ 32,865 (London office)
IT Business Support Internship with the Digital Workplace Team at Edrington
- Part time or Internship
- Sessional
- Home based - possibility of days in Glasgow office as Scottish Government advice changes
- Closing 15th February 2021
This is an excellent opportunity for a disabled person (including D/deaf) to gain valuable, real-world experience of developing apps and creating workflow automations for streamlining business processes.
Internship overview
The successful candidate will work with the existing Digital Workplace Team, consisting of 3 members, to deliver cutting-edge business applications using the Microsoft Power Platform. During the internship, the candidate will gain valuable, real-world experience of developing apps and creating workflow automations for streamlining business processes. Apps developed range from straightforward, such as Catering Requests and Driving Services, to the complex, such as our New Product Development System and Exceptions (used for production)
Main duties and tasks
- Supporting the Digital Workplace team to develop solutions, such as a Global Vendor Approval and Customer Onboarding PowerApps.
- Researching user needs to inform app development.
- Designing and developing apps that will support our business using PowerApps, Microsoft new low-code development platform.
- Testing and bug resolution.
- Using PowerAutomate, Microsoft Workflow Engine, to develop automation for regular tasks to develop our business efficiency
- Updating our shared filing system using SharePoint.
- Work with the Digital Workplace Team to help define the roadmap for App development using Microsoft Power Platform.
- Work with the Digital Workplace Team to introduce new technology and services to wider teams demonstrating how they deliver value to the business.
Person Specification:
Essential skills and experience:
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook
- Basic understanding of the software development lifecycle
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Good planning and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and manage multi-tasks in high volume workload situations
- Good communication skills with the ability to communicate complex information to different audiences.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- A Degree / HND / HNC in IT related field is desirable.
- Have a clear need for the opportunity, and be able to show how it will help you overcome barriers to achieving your career goals. (this is assessed in the sections motivation for applying, skills development, and current employment status.)
- Must define as Deaf or disabled which includes physical, sensory and mental impairments, autistic spectrum, learning disabilities, learning difficulties such as dyslexia or long term health conditions. (You do not need to give details in the supporting statement unless you wish to. If you do, this will not be removed from the application before the shortlisting panel sees it.)
Additional Information
If you would like to discuss this opportunity with the employer prior to submitting your application, please contact: Sara Harrison at sara.harrison@edrington.com If you would like to discuss your application please contact the internships team by email interns@inclusionscotland.org.
ENABLE Scotland is a dynamic and vibrant organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people with learning disabilities and we are looking for a dynamic and motivated Local Area Coordinator to join us in ensuring they have the same opportunities as everyone else.
Local Area Coordination is an exciting approach that supports people with learning disabilities and sensory impairments to build and pursue their vision for a good life, stay strong and resilient, and which results in services which are more personal, local, flexible and accountable. Local Area Coordinators build connections, nurture inclusive and self-supporting communities, and support system change and transformation of public services.
ENABLE Scotland are looking for a new Local Area Coordinator based in Midlothian. We are looking for someone who is an excellent communicator and advocator for the human rights of individuals and families, has awareness of the local community and the services on offer there, and the ability to think creatively to find solutions.
About You
Local Area Co-ordination is a preventative, asset-based approach to supporting people to connect to their communities and build meaningful lives. The aim of the service is to provide accurate information; build communities that are more inclusive by supporting local people, families, groups and organisations; build individual and collective capacity and enhance lives and communities as a result. The work of the LAC team is underpinned by the core values, principles and practice of inclusion. At the heart of this is the right of disabled people and their families to participate in all aspects of community, private, public and social life.
As a Local Area Coordinator in Midlothian you would work with people with a learning disability, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, physical disability or sensory impairment, and their families (from birth to 64 years of age).
As a Local Area Coordinator you will:
- Help connect people to social networks, community networks and facilities across all spheres of life.
- Support organisations, individuals and families to challenge and address inequality and social exclusion.
- Work with disabled people and their families, public service partners, and community groups and organisations.
- Work flexibly across organisational and professional boundaries.
About Us
At ENABLE Scotland we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities.
Starting a career with ENABLE Scotland is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.
ENABLE Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.
Family Enablement Officer
- Part time
- £25,696 – £32,865 pro-rata
- Home-based (UK) or office based (London, Glasgow, Birmingham or Belfast)
- Closing 17th February 2021
Are you passionate about working with families to overcome the social and education barriers that hold deaf children back? Are you an enthusiastic and responsible individual with strong organisational and people skills?
We are looking for a Family Enablement Officer to join our Enablement team, planning and delivering a suite of services and products that directly inform and enable the parents and families of deaf children. Drawing on insight and evidence from families of deaf children, the Family Enablement Officer will contribute to the design and development of new and amended (largely digital) products.
To apply for this role you will have to complete an online application and specify how you meet the person specification criteria, as outlined in the job description. To do this, we suggest that you download the job description from our website prior to starting your application.
Currently, the application process works best on desktop / laptop devices.
Salary
£25696 - £30,428 (Glasgow, Birmingham or Belfast office or home based)
£28,130 - £ 32,865 (London office)
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