SLIC is seeking to recruit an experienced procurement officer to lead the end-to-end procurement process for acquiring web development, e-resources, and potentially library management system suppliers, for a national platform serving Scotland's public libraries. The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping the future of digital library services, working with the library sector to ensure the platform delivers best value and all contracts meet the diverse needs of Scotland’s public library community and stakeholders.

Purpose of the Job

This role involves leading and managing the end-to-end procurement process for acquiring web development, e-resources, and potentially library management system suppliers, for a national platform serving Scotland's public libraries. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring value for money, compliance with regulations, and successful contract delivery in line with strategic objectives and user needs.

Job scope and context

The Scottish Library and Information Council carries out work on behalf of its members who include local authority, higher education, further education organisations, as well as other specialist library and information organisations. With support from the Scottish Government, SLIC have been tasked with the development and delivery of a national website dedicated to providing comprehensive and accessible library services across Scotland. The Project Officer will work closely with SLIC’s Head of Programme and stakeholders to ensure the procurement process meets the needs of users and aligns with SLIC’s strategic goals.

About Simon Community Scotland

Simon Community Scotland is the largest provider of homelessness services in Scotland.

Our vision is for everyone to have a safe place to live with access to the support they need. Every day we help make positive things happen for people facing extremely difficult circumstances.

Everything we do is about and for people: the people we support, our staff, our partners and everyone affected by homelessness.

Our values are built into every area of activity and tell the story of how people remain at the heart of the Simon Community.

Job Summary

Simon Community is Scotland's leading homeless charity. We are creative and innovative. We get things done with care and compassion that make a difference to our community, being true to our values. We are a community of staff, volunteers and the people that we support.

We want to deliver services and responses that really matter to people and really make a difference. The majority of our funding comes from contracts allowing us to connect directly with people needing support. We want our services to excel in design, delivery and impact and we want our front-facing teams to be at the very forefront of excellent design and decision-making in our services. We need a remarkable person to help us make this happen. That person needs to bring experience, success and confidence; have a genuine passion for developing teams, creating collaborative advantage and a commitment to delivering meaningful and long term outcomes for the people we support.

SLIC is seeking to recruit an experienced and innovative e-resource librarian to lead the strategic development and delivery of a national e-book collection and platform for public libraries across Scotland. The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping the future of digital library services, working with the library sector to ensure the platform and collection meet evolving user needs and align with best practices to deliver efficiencies for Scotland’s public libraries and provide equitable access for all.

Purpose of the Job

This role is for an experienced and innovative e-resource librarian to lead the strategic development and delivery of a national e-book collection and platform for public libraries across Scotland. The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping the future of digital library services, working with the library sector to ensure the platform and collection meet evolving user needs and align with best practices to deliver efficiencies for Scotland’s public libraries and provide equitable access for all.

Job scope and context

The Scottish Library and Information Council carries out work on behalf of its members who include local authority, higher education, further education organisations, as well as other specialist library and information organisations. With support from the Scottish Government, SLIC have been tasked with the development and delivery of a national website dedicated to providing comprehensive and accessible library services across Scotland. The Project Officer will work closely with SLIC’s Head of Programme and stakeholders to ensure the website meets the needs of users and aligns with SLIC’s strategic goals.

Main Purpose of Job: Development Worker (Community)

Move On works in Scotland to unlock the potential of vulnerable young people and adults, enabling a positive future and improving people's lives. From our bases in Glasgow and Edinburgh we provide a range of services including mentoring, training, peer education, volunteering opportunities, guidance, support, advice and information.

We are looking for a Development Worker to lead and develop the delivery of our range of community-based employability programmes. The role will support adults to access and sustain an integrated employability programme, gaining practical work experience, skills and vocational training, including SQA qualifications. This Development Worker role will provide structured key work support, working with individuals to develop and work towards individual action plans.

This role will also involve working closely with local employers and wider partners.

Move On offers:

• 29 days annual leave and 5 bank holidays for the first 2 years of service;( pro-rata for part time employees)
• Flexitime;
• Option to buy additional annual leave;
• Annual personal volunteering day for staff;
• Individual training allowance and commitment to CPD;
• TOIL system.

Key Functions and Responsibilities:

• Support individuals on a one-to-one basis to work towards their agreed goals.
• Provide a range of structured support to both young people and adults which may include face to face appointments, telephone support, mentoring support, or group meetings.
• Working with clients to create individual action plans and assessments to track, evaluate and monitor their progress on their employability journey.
• Complete case recording, monitoring and evaluations using various case management systems and databases.
• Achieve agreed targets and ensure compliance when recording outcomes and progressions on recording systems.
• Work in partnership with the wider Move On team and other agencies to link clients in with training, support and advice opportunities and ensure an integrated approach.
• Establish good external relationships and develop links with statutory and voluntary organisations to promote and develop all Move On’s services.
• Ensure that the safety and welfare of individuals are protected in accordance with Move On’s safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Follow and adhere to Move On’s Lone Working Policy when working with clients in the community.
• Participate in team meetings, regular support & supervision and training.
• Undertake any other duties or tasks which may be reasonably considered within the remit of the post.

Creativity:

• Shaping and delivering services – ability to provide a flexible response to the changing needs and circumstances of individual accessing programmes;
• Supporting volunteers to play a positive role, imparting valuable information and experiences to people to support their transition towards independence;
• Working alongside the Assistant Manager and Mentoring and Employability Manager to generate and implement ideas for improving service delivery and achieving positive outcomes;
• Understanding and working within the ethos of ‘helping people to help themselves’.

Key Relationships:

Internal:

• Development Workers
• Assistant Manager
• Mentoring and Employability Manager
• Volunteering Manager
• Partner Organisations
• Wider Move On staff teams
• Trainees and students on placements
• Volunteers

External:

• Service Users
• Family members/caregivers of young people as appropriate
• Specialist support providers such as Social Workers
• Community-based projects and other service providers
• Partner organisations
• Statutory Services
• Employer