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Alcohol Focus Scotland (AFS) is Scotland’s national alcohol charity, committed to preventing and reducing harm to individuals, families, communities and Scotland as a whole. We deliver a diverse range of resources, learning opportunities and qualifications, including alcohol licensing qualifications; resources and training for nursery staff, teachers and specialist services working with children affected by parental drinking; and training for employers on alcohol issues in the workplace.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a motivated leader to shape innovative and diverse learning and development opportunities that make a real difference. You will lead the development and implementation of a new learning and development strategy, creating innovative solutions and new markets for learning and development and promoting the long-term sustainability of the organisation through income generation.

We are looking for a candidate with:

• Experience of developing strategy, robust business planning processes and systems within a learning and development environment.
• Experience of developing and devising innovative learning and development opportunities to suit the needs of a range of partners and stakeholders, including digital, and blended learning approaches.
• Experience of identifying and responding to income generation opportunities and building productive relationships and partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate the organisation’s vision and direction to varied audiences.

This role will form a crucial part of AFS’s work to deliver improvements in policy and practice.

The post is currently envisaged to last for a fixed term for 18 months, however, there may be an opportunity to extend at AFS’s sole discretion, based on performance and output.

Alcohol Focus Scotland is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

What we offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package that includes a contributory pension plan, generous annual leave entitlement and other benefits.
• A central Glasgow location, close to rail and bus stations.
• Flexible working can be considered and will be accommodated where possible, including the opportunity to mix home and office working.
• A range of formal and informal training and learning opportunities.
• The support of an organisation committed to its operational values.
• The satisfaction of working with a skilled and dedicated team to make change happen.

The Community Alcohol Brief Intervention Practitioner will provide a community based Alcohol Brief Intervention service in the wider community and primary care settings in Glasgow in partnership with other statutory, voluntary and community agencies in the area.

Organisation Profile:

Glasgow Council on Alcohol (GCA) was founded in 1965 and is the oldest established Council on Alcohol in Scotland. GCA is a voluntary organisation working to reduce the harm caused by alcohol misuse through the provision of a range of high quality advice, information, counselling, support, prevention and education and training services.

Please note; GCA has a high percentage of female participants and due to the nature of the referrals we receive there is a genuine occupational requirement to ensure that we recruit a Female Employability Support Worker. This would be a claim from GCA as an exception under the Equality Act 2010.

Role: The Employability Support Worker is a role within the Elevate-Glasgow PSP team which offers a person-centred approach and service for individuals in recovery.

The Employability Support Worker will make a real impact to individuals’ day to day lives as they uniquely tailor their personal development, offer emotional and practical support and set realistic goals as part of their journey to employability opportunities.

The Employability Support Worker will be employed by, and based in, Glasgow Council on Alcohol (GCA). GCA is the lead partner of the PSP.

Experience in a previous employability/social/support work environment or voluntary sector role is essential. Candidates must have good communication skills, be flexible and have a positive attitude.

You will require a PVG check through Disclosure Scotland. The job is dependent on suitable references.

Organisation Profile: Elevate-Glasgow is a Public Social Partnership (PSP). Its aim is to improve the design of services for people in recovery from substance misuse regarding their employability and to enhance partner agencies’ commitment to collaboration and innovation in the delivery of support services.

Public Social Partnerships (PSPs) are strategic partnering arrangements, through which the public sector can collaborate with third sector organisations (voluntary, charity and social enterprise organisations) to share responsibility for designing services. A key principle of this approach is that services are designed co-productively with service users.

Glasgow Council on Alcohol (GCA) was founded in 1965 and is the oldest established Council on Alcohol in Scotland. GCA is a voluntary organisation working to reduce the harm caused by alcohol misuse through the provision of a range of high quality advice, information, counselling, support, prevention and education and training services.