Freelance External Grant Assessors
- Part time
- Sessional
- Remote
- Closing 18th June 2021
- Advertised from 28th May 2021
- Commitment: varying based on demand. You will be paid a flat fee of £200 per assessment, plus travel expenses.
Role
About us
We are an independent charity that makes grants and uses our endowment towards a fair, resilient and sustainable economic system that serves people and planet. We connect, fund, support and invest in new thinking to shape a future economy that works for everyone.
About the role
We are looking for part-time freelance assessors with diverse knowledge and experience of different aspects of the economy to support our grant application processes and make objective assessments of full (second stage) applications for funding.
We are particularly interested in people with the following knowledge and expertise:
· ‘Lived experience’ of being marginalised in economic policy issues and/or of addressing systemic structural inequalities. This means a special focus on those who hold social identities across racialisation, class, gender, disability, and others.
· Non-mainstream perspectives on the economy e.g. decolonial; ecological; feminist
· In-depth knowledge about corporate and investor behaviour change
· Local economic perspectives from a Local Authority, community coalitions that take on wider projects, or another funder
· Democratising land-based assets, and the link between local economies/communities and land use and national policy
We are also keen to recruit Assessors from across the four nations of the UK and would particularly encourage applications from people based in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
In this role you will be asked to undertake a review of application documents followed by either a telephone or face-to-face interview with the applicant so you can really get a feel for what they are proposing. From this a written report is produced and you will work with us to finalise recommendations. Grant applications are submitted quarterly but we cannot guarantee work every quarter.
You will be paid a flat fee of £200 per assessment, plus travel expenses when accompanied by receipts, as well we will ask you to attend a half day application review meeting which will be paid at £50. We estimate that the time required per assessment is likely to be 1-2 days.
The Foundation has four funding rounds per year, but we will only contact you on occasions when we have many applications. We also understand that you may not be available every quarter. We will provide applications for assessment to you as soon as possible after the submission deadline, electronically. You will need to be responsive and flexible in arranging assessments with the proposed grantee. Experience of assessing is desirable as well as having a legal understanding of charitable activities. You will need to be able to identify issues that we would need to investigate and if the proposed project meets the Foundation’s objectives.
Location
Assessors are expected to work remotely. In the future the option of working from the Foundation’s office in York may be available if desirable. Assessors will be required to attend a meeting with staff and fellow assessors once per grant round. These are currently held online but may involve face to face meetings in the future.
Application notes
Deadline for applications: 5pm 18th June 2021
Please submit your CV together with a covering letter outlining your experience, your areas of interest/expertise and how you meet the Person Specification to: FAO: Abigail Gibson - grants@friendsprovidentfoundation.org.uk
Please provide contact details for 2 referees who have good knowledge of you and your work.
An inception meeting and half-day training will be held in July or August - date to be confirmed.
For further information or an informal discussion, contact Grants Manager, Abigail Gibson by email abigail.gibson@friendsprovidentfoundation.org.uk
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Top job! Senior Project Officer, Innovation and Practice
- Full time or Part time
- £38,975 – £43,584
- Flexible. Must be comfortable with committing to regular travel both for project work and Involve team activities. Must be able to travel across the UK. (Remote)
- Closing 29th April 2024
We're looking for a Senior Project Officer, to work in our Innovation and Practice team and support exemplary, agile project management across Involve.
This is an exciting time to join the Involve team. Alongside increasing public and political interest in our approaches, we are increasing the size and impact of our project work. We have a couple of new multifaceted projects which need really effective and agile project management. As a Senior Project Officer you will contribute to all aspects of our delivery, with a particular focus on project and programme management of larger projects. Your main focus will be on:
- Project management and delivery - core project management and logistics, running onboarding for participants, event management, analysis and reporting, and facilitation
- Building our project management approach further - supporting Involve to build our project management capacity and resources that are appropriate for our creative, inclusive processes and culture
- Project and programme design - working with project teams to design entire projects and processes which use deliberative, qualitative and participatory methods
- Project impact - recording and monitoring how our projects work, the kinds of impacts they have, and the ways they contribute to Involve’s mission.
This Senior Project Officer role sits in our Innovation and Practice Function. Our team’s daily work includes setting up, managing, designing, delivering and reporting on a wide range of participatory and deliberative processes, ranging from small scale, hyper-local community engagements to large, national, multi-event Citizens’ Assemblies and longer term projects. Our processes can be face to face, hybrid, or online, and often involve bringing together different groups from within the public with interested parties and experts from across government, business , academia and civil society.
In addition, you would work closely with our Capacity Building and Standards team to support their work helping others to deliver these approaches and contribute to our communications and advocacy work. You will also support fundraising for grants and projects, responding to tenders and writing proposals and building relationships with our funders, collaborators and clients.
We are looking for an excellent project manager, able to manage fairly large projects and task manage others at all levels to ensure smooth delivery. You will be great at managing relationships at all levels and working with others to get things done. Given the nature of our work we are also looking for public participation skills, or relevant or transferable expertise and an understanding of deliberative practice. That will enable you to design and deliver project management, and support facilitation that fits our work and enables you to contribute to advising our clients on designing and delivering effective engagement. It is critical that you are open to new ideas, a good team player, committed to shifting power and addressing inequities in our society and that you are passionate about furthering our vision. Experience of building project management capacity, fundraising and staff management is desirable.
Counsellor - Children, Young People and Adults - Relief
- Part time
- Sessional
- Edinburgh - Counselling East (On site)
- Closing 21st April 2024
Join CrossReach Counselling Scotland’s well-respected counselling team and make a profound difference to the lives of clients.
You already know the incredible power of therapeutic care. The impact you can make with a thoughtful question, a gentle prompt, open ears and a human connection. Every day in our counselling services we see and value how these skills can transform people’s lives. And that’s why we value professionals like you. The demand has never been higher for our expertise and with dedicated teams working across our services, we are making a profound difference to our communities. You’ll be part of a close-knit team providing therapeutic face-to-face and online support in one of our Edinburgh-based services - working with children, young people and adults.
It’s a role for a seasoned professional, with a Diploma in Counselling or equivalent. Excellent communication skills and plenty of post-qualifying practice hours go without saying, while experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams and with volunteers would also be a plus.
We would be particularly interested to hear from you if you have experience of working with children and young people, adults in the perinatal period or adults impacted by drug use.
At CrossReach, even though we’re one of Scotland’s largest voluntary social care charities – with a 1,600-strong team working across 60 services around the country – we genuinely value the individual. For our clients that means being treated with respect and care, regardless of the circumstances. For professionals like you, it means being part of a genuinely caring environment where you can contribute ideas, have your needs recognised and help shape your role around your ambitions.
As a relief member of staff, you will have the flexibility to work as and when you want, with as few or as many shifts as you are able - with evening work available. This is a great way to achieve a work life balance, fitting work in around your other commitments. This role offers the right candidate an outstanding opportunity to join an established and well respected counselling service and to focus on what really matters – the clients.
As we do our work in Christ’s name you must be respectful of our Christian Ethos and be able to work within it.
This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks.
We have a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category
If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on recruitment.team@crossreach.org.uk
With support and investment from the National Lottery Community Fund the Westfield Park Community Centre (WPCC) (SCIO) Board of Trustees is now recruiting for a Centre Manager to take forward WPCC’s engagement with the community and local partners and support the development of a programme of events to meet the needs of the local community.
The position is 28 hours per week, with a degree of flexibility and incorporating occasional evening and weekend work. Salary is £30,000 per annum, pro rata. While the post is initially a fixed contract of 12 months it is anticipated future funding for the post will be secured.
The Centre Manager will oversee the day to day management and smooth running of WPCC, ensuring that WPCC is a vibrant, welcoming and well managed facility that operates for the benefit of the local community and the residents of the Falkirk District area. The successful candidate will have a key role in developing opportunities for income generation and successful partnerships, securing additional investment through grant funding opportunities, helping to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of WPCC as a result.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate relevant management experience and have a successful track record of delivering quality outputs. Relevant experience of the third sector would be beneficial.
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Top job! Head of Development and Growth
- Full time
- £60,000 – £70,000
- Central Belt, with travel across UK (Hybrid)
- Closing 29th April 2024
Enable Works believes in providing every individual in Scotland with the opportunity to work in a high-quality, well-paid job. They support over 5500 people annually across 29 Scottish Local Authorities to acquire skills for employment. Their client interactions occur in various settings, including schools, universities, and the community. Enable Works collaborate with numerous employers to foster inclusive cultures and enhance Scotland's workforce diversity. Together, they challenge perceptions of disability and unlock potential.
Why Enable Works is needed
Disabled individuals face significant employment barriers and are underrepresented in Scotland's workforce. The Disability Employment Gap in Scotland stands at 31.2%, the highest in the UK. For those with learning disabilities, the gap widens to 75.1%. Even when employed, disabled individuals encounter disadvantages, earning only 83p for every pound earned by non-disabled peers. Enable Works aims to change this by ensuring everyone capable and desiring to work receives the support and opportunities necessary for thriving and leading fulfilling lives.
The role
Enable Works is on the search for a strategic and innovative Head of Development and Growth to join their senior leadership team. As a senior leader at Enable Works, you'll be at the forefront of a team dedicated to delivering exceptional employability services for disabled individuals. Enable Works is on a mission to drive organisational impact and expand their reach, and as the Head of Development and Growth, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping their strategic vision and leading the development of services that empower disabled individuals to move into high-quality, well-paid careers.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and execute strategic plans aligned with organisational goals.
• Analyse market trends and identify opportunities for growth and expansion.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including employers and government agencies.
• Negotiate contracts with funders and partners to support our mission.
• Drive innovation and creativity to address challenges and differentiate the organisation.
• Lead the development of compelling bids and tenders for contracts and funding opportunities.
Key Accountability Areas
• Contribute to organisational strategy and growth targets.
• Manage data and income to accurately track impact.
• Stay updated on policy developments and identify opportunities for growth.
• Collaborate with the management team to achieve growth objectives.
• Maintain compliance with data protection policies and reporting requirements.
• Foster a positive and flexible work environment, actively engaging in team collaboration.
The ideal candidate will have:
• Ability to develop and execute strategic development and growth plans.
• Proficiency in analysing data and policy developments to identify opportunities for increasing reach and impact.
• Skill in crafting persuasive proposals that effectively showcase Enable Works' capabilities and value proposition.
• Strong bid and tender writing skills.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills with a professional demeanour.
• Confident communicator with effective negotiation abilities.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate and inspire leaders across the team.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Financial acumen with expertise in budget management and financial forecasting.
• Demonstrable track record of success in a commercial development
Previous experience in a development role within Employability and/or experience of building relationships with grant giving organisations and philanthropists is desirable but not essential.
Enable Works believe in developing all of their staff and provide an extensive learning programme together with career development opportunities and offer flexible working practices that promote a healthy work-life balance, allowing employees to bring their best selves to work.
Values are paramount to Enable Works, outweighing qualifications or experience. If you're passionate about the mission and believe in making a difference, we want to hear from you, regardless of meeting every requirement.
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