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About us:

The Scottish International Education Trust (SIET) was formed in 1971 by Sir Sean Connery who donated his entire fee from Diamonds Are Forever. SIET exists to give financial help to who show exceptional ability and promise; currently the Trust mainly focuses on post-graduate level students who represent ‘excellence in need’. A grant from the SIET can make the difference between a talented individual pursuing a life-changing course or their promise being unfulfilled. All income and expenditure is dedicated to achieving these aims.

For further information, please visit our website:- scotinted.org.uk

What we are looking for:

The Scottish International Education Trust is looking for new Trustees to join the Board. Expertise in the following areas would of interest but not essential:

• Fundraising/Philanthropy
• Charity law
• PR/marketing/communications
• Higher education, with specific emphasis on widening access programmes

The Trustee Board is responsible for the strategic direction and management of the charity; they must act in the best interests of the charity and act with the requisite care and diligence of someone managing the affairs of another person.

Trustees will be expected to:

• Attend at least two meetings a year (which are usually scheduled for April and September)
• Contribute advice and support on an ad hoc basis
• Attend events

All travel and out of pocket expenses will be paid.

We have an exciting new opportunity to join Health in Mind as a Team Leader. Within this role, you will be responsible for two services. The Trauma Support Service, based in Edinburgh, supports people who have experienced childhood trauma and abuse. The Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Service, based in Bathgate, supports the mental health and wellbeing of people across West Lothian. You will be part of our dynamic Leadership and Management Team, supporting Health in Mind’s vision, purpose and values.

This role requires some work at our office in Edinburgh and our office in Bathgate, with the option of some homeworking.

If you have experience in leading and managing services, supporting people with the impacts of trauma, supporting mental health and wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.

For any questions or further information relating to the role please contact Kerry Girdwood on 07741 894 849, 0131 225 8508 or email Kerry.girdwood@health-in-mind.org.uk

Every day people with chest, heart and stroke conditions are leaving hospital scared and alone. You can be part of our mission to make sure that there is no life half lived in Scotland.

By joining Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as a Retail Development Manager, you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.

You will be part of Scotland’s leading charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions to live life to the full again. Our Hospital to Home services form a nationwide network of local support groups, nurses, volunteers and one-to-one support teams helping families adjust to life with a heart or lung condition or after a stroke.

We are seeking an individual for a Retail Development role who embodies creativity, possesses a strong drive, and demonstrates initiative. This role requires someone who excels in working autonomously and takes ownership of their tasks. The ideal candidate will shoulder the responsibility of introducing innovative income-generating strategies while also spearheading the coordination of fresh retail training initiatives for our team.

The successful applicant should exhibit a flair for generating novel ideas within the retail sector and possess the ability to implement these ideas effectively. They will need to have a proactive approach, seizing opportunities to enhance revenue streams while enhancing the skill set of our retail team through well-structured training programs.

This position demands an individual with a keen eye for detail, strategic thinking, and a passion for achieving tangible results. Excellent communication skills and the capacity to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders are vital for success in this role. If you're someone with a knack for driving growth in the retail sector through innovative initiatives and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

CHSS employees enjoy a variety of organisational benefits including: Company pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, company sick pay, employee welfare support and life assurance.

CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure check. CHSS is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service which is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. We therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.

Do you have proven experience of audio and copy typing, managing team diaries and setting up and maintaining filing systems, ideally in a legal service environment? Then join Shelter Scotland on a fixed-term contract as a Legal Secretary and you could soon be playing a vital support role within our Scottish Housing Law Service.

About Shelter Scotland

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet over a million people in Scotland struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

At Shelter Scotland we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.

We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter Scotland and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About the Team

Based in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee, but serving all of Scotland, our Scottish Housing Law Service is funded by the Scottish Government and Scottish Legal Aid Board. It also receives income through legal aid casework. This particular role is based at our Edinburgh office.

About the role

As a Legal Secretary, you’ll be responsible for audio and copy typing, including the typing of legal documents, often to tight deadlines. We’ll also rely on you to manage the team's diaries and assist with the running of seminars and training activities by producing training notes and publicising and administrating the courses. Dealing with telephone and written enquiries from clients, lawyers or Shelter staff, providing a reception service, sorting the post, helping to produce financial information and opening and closing files on our case management CRM system – all are aspects of this interesting and varied role.

About you

To succeed, you’ll need a demonstrable relevant background and good written and verbal communication skills, including a professional telephone manner. Experience of financial procedures would be useful, but isn’t as essential as proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, email and internet and the ability to deal confidentially and tactfully with sensitive information.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter Scotland helps over half a million people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter Scotland please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Safeguarding is everyone’s business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

The Scottish Youth Parliament Board is looking to recruit up to 4 External Advisors to support the strategic direction and governance of the charity.

The Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) is the national democratically elected voice of Scotland’s young people. Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs) are elected in national elections for a two-year term and represent constituencies and national voluntary organisations. SYP is a rights-based organisation that campaigns for change to make Scotland the best place to grow up.

The board of SYP is entirely youth led, with 8 trustees being elected from our wider membership at our AGM to lead the organisation. SYP Trustees (including Chair and Vice Chair are elected for a 1-year term with the option of re standing for a further year). The SYP board is supported by External Advisors who have a governance role in brining their knowledge and experience in relevant disciplines to support the board and SYP CEO.

SYP is entering an exciting new chapter with a new CEO appointed in July 2023, a new strategy being developed in 2024 and a new youth manifesto launching in 2025. We are looking for passionate and committed External Advisors to support SYP to deliver for the young people of Scotland. We are looking for applications from a broad range of individuals who bring their unique experiences and expertise to the board.

SYP is specifically looking for new External Advisors with expertise in:

Accountancy, Audit and Risk

• Human Resources and People

• Fundraising and Income Generation

• Government/Political Engagement

• Equalities and Human Rights

We welcome applicants who may not have served on a board, but have board exposure at a senior level who are looking for a volunteer position and experience to support our charitable objectives and strategy. SYP is committed to providing a working environment in which employees, volunteers, stakeholders, partners and associates are able to realise their full potential and contribute to our work irrespective of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity. In terms of our work, we expand this list to consider the needs of employees with part time status and disadvantaged groups, including care-experienced people, carers, people from a lower socio-economic background or living in poverty, asylum seekers and refugees. This is a key employment value to which all employees are expected to give their support.

Successful candidates will be required to be a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, hard-working Marketing Assistant to be part of our Book Festival team next year. The Marketing Assistant role will be a vital part of the Marketing and Communications team in the run up to the 2024 Festival, assisting with a variety of tasks - from content creation and scheduling, proof-reading, copy-editing, image curation, print distribution, and administration - to help deliver an amazing festival.

Base: Selected Schools across West Lothian (Livingston and West Calder area) with flexibility to work from home when not delivering in-school sessions

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Sustrans team and work as part of the I Bike Project in Scotland. The I Bike Project has been running in Scotland since 2009, working closely with schools to promote sustainable travel.

This is a newly created post where you will be responsible for delivering the I Bike Project in West Calder High School and St Margarets academy and their associated Primary Schools, to promote sustainable (active) travel to and from school and for recreational journeys. You will be supporting a number of local teams, including school staff and the Active Schools Team.

You will build and manage internal and external relationships with key people such as the Senior Leadership teams within the schools, Local community group leaders and Local Authority members. In addition, you will support the School Champions, the staff and volunteers promoting sustainable (active) travel within the school communities, using Local Authority resources to promote the I Bike project.

This role will require travel, including overnight stays and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans.

About you

You should have experience of working with children and young people as well as working with schools and community youth groups, with the ability to build relationships with ease across a wide range of people.

You will have good written and verbal communication skills, and you will be knowledgeable planning for presentation, lessons, and activities.

We would like you to have undertaken or be willing to attend the National Standard Cycle Instructor Training, and Bike maintenance training, and have an understanding of active travels programmes in Scotland.

Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.

What we offer

In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.

Wellbeing

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Staff volunteer days
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes

Financial

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 4% or 5% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits
• London Weighting Allowance of £4,195 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
• Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary

Family Friendly

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)

Additional information

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 17 December 2023.

Interviews will take place in person in West Lothian during the week commencing 08 January 2024. If you are unable to attend in person, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate an online meeting.

About Sustrans

At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.

We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.

You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet.

We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported.

You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.

We are excited to announce the opportunity for a Participation Manager to join the SYP team.

Working within SYP’s youth-led structure, our Participation and Programmes Manager will support the Head of Participation and Programmes, working with the Participation and Programmes team to deliver SYP’s Participation, Project, Programmes and training activities, in line with the organisation’s strategic objectives.

Reports to: Head of Participation and Programmes

We are excited to announce the opportunity for a Policy and Public Affairs Manager to join the SYP team. Working within SYP’s youth-led structure, our Policy and Public Affairs Manager will support the Head of Policy and Public Affairs, working within the Policy and Public Affairs team to deliver SYP’s policy and public affairs activities, in line with the organisation’s strategic objectives.

Reports to: Head of Policy and Public Affairs

Are you looking for a meaningful role with a public sector organisation which has a clear purpose, vision and values and which makes a tangible difference to people’s lives in Scotland?

Would you enjoy taking a leading role in developing and maintaining an organisation’s governance, finance and risk management systems?

Would you like to influence how a small and growing organisation governs itself?

Are you empathetic, respectful, committed to fairness, diversity, equality and inclusion and honest and transparent in your dealings with others? Would you like to join a team of like-minded people and work with an organisation that genuinely cares about the people that come into contact with it and about your welfare and wellbeing? If this is you, we’d love you to apply.

We are ambitious about the future and we are committed to being a great employer and really effective at what we do. We value people and we know that our work matters.

If you’re interested, please read on.

The Ethical Standards Commissioner is responsible for investigating complaints about the conduct of MSPs, Councillors and the board members of public bodies. We also oversee how people are appointed to the boards of public bodies.

As Governance and Finance Officer (GFO) you will assist the Head of Corporate Services and wider office in relation to the management of our governance and finance arrangements. This is a part-time post and the successful candidate will lead on the governance elements of the role. You will be supported by and provide cover for the other part-time GFO who leads on the financial elements. You will have a successful track record of supporting the financial activities of a relatively small office or organisation in line with established policies and procedures.

As Governance and Finance Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting day-to-day management of our financial transactions and procedures, including
• Processing and recording financial transactions
• Administering payroll and pension
• Annual budgeting
• Providing a range of regular and ad hoc management information.
• Maintaining our governance systems, including
• Preparation of our annual report and accounts and a range of other annual reports
• Supporting external and internal audit and our Advisory Audit Board
• Assisting with strategic and operational plans
• Maintaining our governance and risk management policies, procedures and registers
• You will have the opportunity to build this new role and make a real impact on how we operate.

The successful applicant will have a successful track record of supporting the financial activities of a relatively small office or organisation in line with established policies and procedures. They will have the ability to contribute to the effective governance of an office or organisation. They will also share our values which are that we act ethically and with kindness and empathy and we value people.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Access to Industry Young People’s EdinMe Service. You will work in a trauma-informed way supporting young people aged 16-21, with complex health and social care issues, to progress towards education, training or employment. You will be part of a small team working one-to-one with young people, as well as developing and delivering structured group work.

Making Rights Real is a human rights organisation in Scotland that works with communities and grassroots activists to deliver human rights for everyone. We launched in 2020 and are currently developing human rights initiatives with community groups.

We are keen to extend our board.

We have set up Making Rights Real to be a kind, fun and useful organisation.

Our Values are based on core human rights values of dignity and respect, all our work is underpinned by the principles of a human rights based approach. We are known for:

• Our commitment to the meaningful and inclusive participation of people who most need change, using a friendly and accessible approach.
• Our fearlessness and ambition for practical and impactful change, by holding power to account.
• Using our skills and expertise at the service of people who most need change.

We are looking for new Board members who will help us shape the organisation and decide how we should invest our time.

We would particularly value people with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Living with human rights concerns
• Experience of accessing justice for issues you have experienced
• Fundraising strategies
• Employment law / human resources

More than anything though, it is your enthusiasm and commitment to social justice and human rights that we need.

The role of Trustee / Board Member may be carried out online or in person.

Opportunity to develop your professional skills in a values-led context, supporting a fundamental part of Scotland’s social and economic fabric.

We’re looking for a qualified accountant who values the role of the voluntary sector to be co-opted onto our Board of Trustees and act as our Treasurer. No previous board experience is required.

SCVO is the national body for Scotland’s voluntary sector. Over 3,600 charities, community organisations, and social enterprises are members of SCVO, including grassroots groups, Scotland-wide organisations, and international bodies.

Through influencing and service provision, SCVO seeks to advance the interests of our members and the wider sector, and the people and communities they serve.

We believe that a thriving and effective voluntary sector is vital to Scotland’s economy and society. We support the sector to achieve its ambitions through delivering services, by giving the sector a voice at a national level and promoting and supporting innovation and improvement. Our strategic plan 2023-28 can be found here.

We are actively promoting better diversity of trustees across the voluntary sector, and we need our board to demonstrate diversity of thought, background and experience. We welcome applications for the role of Treasurer from people from ethnic minorities and people with disabilities.

We have a fantastic opportunity to join the Engagement and Income Generation Team at Health in Mind.

People tell us what we do is special and unique – it’s the Health in Mind way. We’re looking for someone who can excite and motivate people about our work in mental health as well as increase participation and corporate engagement in our events, external training, and fundraising activities across Scotland.

If you enjoy building corporate relationships and networks, this could be the role for you!

We look for a range of experience, skills and knowledge. The most important aspect for us is values fit. You can find out more about us and the team in the role profile.

If you feel a connection with our approach and values, we'd love to hear from you even if you don't have all the required experience, skills and knowledge. We can help you develop those.

The number of places we can offer and the geography this programme will be available in, is entirely dependent on funding.

Applications are being accepted Scotland wide, but are particularly welcome from people living in the following areas where the project has previously been or is currently being funded:

Argyll and Bute, Borders, Glasgow, East Ayrshire, Edinburgh, Highland, Inverclyde, Fife, & North Lanarkshire

Do you have lived/living experience of drug and / or alcohol problems?

Are you at the stage in your life where you are ready for employment in the drug and alcohol field?

At SDF, we support, train, and prepare people with personal lived and living experience of their own substance use, to enter the drug, alcohol, and wider social care workforce.

We do this by supporting you through an intensive programme of formal learning and paid work placements.

At SDF, we believe your experience of drug and / or alcohol problems is a strength and the perspective you will offer as a trainee will be valued.

We will provide:

· access to a programme of quality assured training from our specialist workforce development teams.

· a fully funded SVQ level 2 in Social Services and Healthcare with our SQA Learning Centre.

· intensive support, this extends to IT and includes a device to use, we will also provide access to a confidential Employee Assistance programme

We will also provide a salary: £12,192 over the 39 week duration of the course

As a Trainee with SDF, you will learn how to support people who are currently experiencing drug and alcohol problems. You will be supported to use your own experience alongside professional training during a nine-month paid work placement in one of our local partner agencies.

The qualification we will support you to achieve is the industry standard for working in the drug, alcohol and wider health and social care field, and will open up long term employment opportunities for you.

You will also connect with and become part of a tight-knit group of peers and future friends who will be on the programme with you. Alongside your Co-ordinator, they will support you every step of the way.

We offer a monthly salary and a fixed term contract of 30 hours per week for 39 weeks. You will be offered paid study time in these hours, to support you to complete your SVQ.

If you are interested in developing a career in the drug, alcohol, and wider social care field, you have personal lived or living experience of your own substance use, and you feel ready for employment, we would love to hear from you.

Please come along to one of our online information sessions which will be held on the following dates:

- 10th November 1-3pm (Online via Zoom)

- 14th November 10.30-12.30pm (Glasgow – venue TBC)

- 20th November 10.30-12.30pm (Edinburgh – venue TBC)

- 29th November 10.30-12.30 (Online via Zoom)

These sessions will allow you to get answers to any questions you may have around the programme and will be an opportunity for you to meet the Project Support Team prior to applying.

Please email Marieb@sdf.org.uk to register your interest in attending one of the sessions.

If you cannot attend the information sessions and want an informal chat about the project, please contact 0141 221 1175 and we will arrange for a member of our team to call you back.

Intercultural Youth Scotland

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of young Black people and young people of colour in Scotland? Intercultural Youth Scotland (IYS) is looking for committed board members to continue their work as Scotland’s major voice for Black and People of Colour (PoC) children and young people. Established nearly five years ago as a small anti-racist youth work organisation, we have grown to a team of around 30 staff members. We aim to make IYS a community, a support and a champion for all Black and PoC children and young people in Scotland.

We centre anti-racism and the experiences of Black and PoC young people in schools, at work and in personal lives through our Mental Health Service and our Education Program, Restless Natives program, and Youth Work. Our governmental and sectoral advocacy is an extension of these priorities and focuses on upending the entrenched inequalities and structural exclusion that have cut Black and PoC young people out of decision-making that shapes our lives.

Our growing presence in Scotland emanates from this unique position – as both an advocacy organisation and a community organisation. Taking on challenging demands in a world that we need to navigate to safeguard young people and maintain our life changing services.

We are looking for experienced Secretary and an HR Board Members with a passion for antiracist change to join our board in Scotland's leading antiracist youth charity, we want our board to understand the difficulties that an anti-racist organisation faces and reflect our values.

This is a voluntary role and the commitment involves around 4 hours per month, with the exception of emergency meetings. This includes Board meetings at quarterly intervals often held in person or online from 6pm until 8pm.

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of young Black people and young people of colour in Scotland? Intercultural Youth Scotland (IYS) is looking for committed board members to continue their work as Scotland’s major voice for Black and People of Colour (PoC) children and young people. Established nearly four years ago as a small anti-racist youth work organisation, we have grown to a team of over 30 staff members – many of us Black and PoC young people ourselves. We aim to make IYS a community, a support and a champion for all Black and PoC children and young people in Scotland.

We centre anti-racism and the experiences of Black and PoC young people in schools, at work and in personal lives through our Mental Health Service and our Education, Restless Natives, and Youth Work programmes. Our governmental and sectoral advocacy is an extension of these priorities and focuses on upending the entrenched inequalities and structural exclusion that have cut Black and PoC young people out of decision-making that shapes our lives. When IYS join these spaces of decision-making, we are often the only people present directly engaged and connected into the lives of Black and PoC young people. Our growing presence in Scotland emanates from this unique position – as both an advocacy organisation and a community organisation.

We are looking for a creative and proactive person with a passion for antiracist change to join our board in Scotland's leading antiracist youth charity, We centre anti-racism and the experiences of Black and PoC young people in schools, at work and in personal lives through our Mental Health Service and our Education Program, Restless Natives program, and Youth Work. Our governmental and sectoral advocacy is an extension of these priorities and focuses on upending the entrenched inequalities and structural exclusion that have cut Black and PoC young people out of decision-making that shapes our lives.

Our growing presence in Scotland emanates from this unique position – as both an advocacy organisation and a community organisation. Taking on challenging demands in a world that we need to navigate to safeguard young people and maintain our life changing services.

We are looking for Board Members with a passion for antiracist change join our board in Scotland's leading antiracist youth charity, we want our board to understand the difficulties that an anti-racist organisation faces and reflect our values.

This is a voluntary role and the commitment involves around 4 hours per month, with the exception of emergency meetings. This includes Board meetings at quarterly intervals often held in person or online from 6pm until 8pm.

We’re looking for someone with…

1. Lived experience of racialisation; identifying as Black or a person of colour.
2. Third sector management and leadership experience
3. Financial management experience
4. We’re seeking enthusiastic and skilled individuals to join our Board of Trustees to help oversee our work and ensure that the voice of BPOC young people is central to everything we do. We are particularly seeking individuals with skills and experience in the following areas:

• Anti Racist Leaders
• Digital & Communications

Board Member requirements:

• Previous Board experience preferred
• Sufficient time available for Board duties
• Strong diplomatic and interpersonal skills

Board Member responsibilities:

• Knowing the organisation's mission, programs, policies, and needs.
• Preparing for meetings by reviewing the agenda and supporting documentation.
• Regularly attending board meetings and participating actively and conscientiously.
• Keeping up with issues and trends that affect the organisation.
• Participating in the evaluation of business operations and executives.
• Approving audit reports, budgets, and business decisions.
• Contributing to the development of policies and strategic plans.
• Understanding the organisation's financial affairs and ensuring fiduciary responsibilities are met.
• Ensuring the organisation complies with legal requirements.
• Maintaining confidentiality on all internal organisational affairs.

We particularly encourage dark-skinned people, migrants and people who experience multiple marginalities to apply! At IYS, we believe that we need to be representative of the people we work with. Therefore, we aim for our staff team & board members to represent the multiple experiences of Black people and people of colour in Scotland. The young people with whom we work need to trust that our team understand their experience as well as possible. We will look at skills and recognise impact of intersecting inequalities in approaches to governance and support

We are excited to announce the opportunity for a Policy and Public Affairs Officer to join the SYP team. Working within SYPs youth led structure, this role will be to support on the delivery of our policy, campaigns, influencing and public affairs work across the organisation. Including supporting Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament, project participants, support workers, SYP staff and other key stakeholders. This post is subject to membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme.

Visit our website for full details.

We are excited to announce the opportunity for a Participation and Programmes Officer to join the SYP team. Working within SYPs youth led structure, this role will be to support on the delivery of our participation, programmes, project and training work across the organisation. Including supporting Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament, project participants, support workers, SYP staff and other key stakeholders. This post is subject to membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme.

Visit our website for full details.

Are you ready to embark on an engaging journey where you'll play a vital role in providing administrative support across the team including board meetings and tackling the day-to-day challenges of a dynamic charity? You will support all areas of the charity such as, Programmes and Volunteering, Fundraising, Marketing and Communications and Governance. The ICAS Foundation is on the lookout for a passionate and very organised individual to join us as a Foundation Administrator.

Who We Are: The ICAS Foundation is an independent charity that collaborates closely with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) to champion equity, diversity, and inclusion among its members. For the past decade, we've been dedicated to empowering university students studying accountancy and finance, having granted over £2 million in funding. Each year, we support approximately 100 students across universities in Scotland and England, welcoming around 35 new Scholars annually and guiding them through their university journey for up to 4 years.

Our core mission is to enable academically talented young people from less privileged backgrounds to pursue accountancy or finance-related degrees. We accomplish this through financial bursaries, a mentoring scheme, and facilitating internships and graduate job opportunities.

The Job: As a Foundation Administrator, you'll dive into a multifaceted role that involves diary management, meeting coordination, minute-taking, data collection, and thanking donors for their donations. You will be skilled in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel, and supporting the administration needs of our volunteers, students and donors.

You'll help to organise board meetings, manage the mailbox, student bursary and grant enquiries administration and coordinate updates from mentors, students, and alumni. Additionally, you'll support fundraising initiatives, administering donations, writing thank you letters to donors and support at events to elevate our charity's visibility and income.

Your work will directly contribute to our mission of supporting young people from diverse backgrounds in the UK, enabling them to pursue higher education and a broader range of career opportunities, including becoming a Chartered Accountant.

Who We Need: We're seeking an experienced and organised administrator, with a preference for candidates who have worked in charitable organisations. However, we're open to various work experiences that can be applied to advance the ICAS Foundation's charitable purpose.

Our work is all about creating a positive impact for young people and is both rewarding and challenging. We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced and diverse role, enjoys engaging with others, and is adept at managing multiple tasks, stakeholders, and schedules. You should be comfortable juggling diaries, coordinating external meetings and events, and collaborating closely with a small, enthusiastic and hard-working team with direct responsibility to the Director.

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the ICAS Foundation's mission, making a real impact in an organisation where you can roll up your sleeves and take on a pivotal role.

In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including an employer pension scheme (9%), a generous holiday package (Up to 35 days including public holidays and the option to buy and sell), training and development opportunities, and up to 3 days paid volunteering days to support charitable activities. The post will be contracted on a joint employment basis between the ICAS Foundation and ICAS, benefiting from all of the features and benefits of an ICAS employee.

Who we are

Citizens Advice Edinburgh (CAE) is an independent charity delivering free, confidential, and impartial advice and support to people living and working in Edinburgh. We specialise in Welfare and Consumer Rights, Debt, Employment, Immigration, Housing, and Health.

Our aims

• To provide the advice that people need for the problems they face

• To ensure that individuals do not suffer through not knowing about their rights and responsibilities and the services that are available.

About the role

Are you looking for an opportunity to contribute to your local community? If so, we have a vacancy for the post of Company Secretary to the Board of Trustee Directors. Whilst not a Board member position in itself, this post plays a vital and important role in overseeing Trustee Board governance as well as adherence to all statutory requirements of a registered charity.

Role responsibilities:

• Ensuring that CAE as a company limited by guarantee complies with all the statutory requirements flowing from its status, including all filings with Companies House etc;

• Maintenance of all statutory registers, including Register of Directors;

• Ensuring that an Annual General Meeting takes place, as required by the company’s Memorandum and Articles of Association, and that due notice is given;

• Providing advice on the company’s governance to the Board Chair and Trustee Directors;

• In consultation with the Chair, drawing up agendas for meetings, giving proper advance notice of meetings of the Board and arranging for the circulation of relevant papers;

• Drafting minutes of meetings of the Board and the AGM;

• Ensuring the minutes are circulated, signed and saved

About you

• In line with our constitution, you must live or work in Edinburgh or its surrounding areas to be eligible for this position.

• You have experience or knowledge of acting as a secretary to boards or committees in the public, private or third sector

• You are looking for an opportunity to contribute to the vision, mission and values of a community organisation that provides vital help and support to local people

• You are inspired by the idea of developing, supporting and overseeing the governance of a valuable public service

• You are motivated to help address the needs of minority groups resident in the Edinburgh area

• You have the time, energy and commitment to dedicate to support the development of CAE strategic aims and goals

If this describes you, then CAE would love to hear from you

We are committed to Equal Opportunities and are looking to ensure we are representative and reflective of the communities we serve. We are particularly interested in speaking to people who have lived experience of our community and may have used Citizens Advice services themselves.

The Rewards

This non-remunerated role is both high profile and respected within the local community. It offers new challenges, learning opportunities and will broaden your networks.

Time Commitment

There are usually eight Trustee Board meetings per year, starting at 6pm for about two hours, and held in a central location that has easy transport access. On occasion, these are instead held online.

The Supported Housing Worker role requires assisting in the management of the development thus ensuring the tenants are able to enjoy an acceptable standard of living in an environment which is clean, safe and friendly. You will be responsible for overseeing the wellbeing of the tenants and for assisting them in maintaining their independence.

As Housing Care Worker your role will involve working with our tenants to ensure they receive the support and personal care identified in their care plans. You will directly support tenants in their homes by providing individual advice, practical housing support assistance and personal care.

Both roles are to ensure that we are able to offer the best service to our tenants and make it possible for our tenants to continue enjoying as much independent living as they’re able.

As well as a competitive annual salary, our valued team also benefits from:

• competitive hourly rates of £10.50 - £10.88 per hour
• guaranteed rota hours working between 7.30am & 10pm
• generous annual leave entitlement
• a choice of pension scheme with employer contributions
• flexible working policies
• access to extensive paid training and development opportunities
• a supportive and inclusive culture.

We also have opportunities with our Trust Staff Agency - for employees who want to work across different locations, in various roles, with highly flexible hours to suit family commitments - it's a great opportunity with the same training and development that our other roles benefit from.

Previous experience working in social care or the housing sector would be an advantage but this is not always necessary. Our ideal candidate is someone with enthusiasm, a caring nature and willingness to learn as full training, support and ongoing development will be provided.