Edinburgh School Uniform Bank (ESUB) is looking to appoint an experienced manager who is determined to use their skills and knowledge to improve the lives of children and young people in Edinburgh who face multiple disadvantage.
You would be joining an award-winning small charity that through a relationship-based network of community partners provides resources needed to attend school, participate in all aspects of school life and reduce social exclusion.
We offer practical resources that are not “just” clothing. If you remember what it was like to be ashamed of your appearance at school or remember the smell of poverty from a fellow classmate, then you know that clothing matters.
Each community is different, and we work collaboratively to support whatever provision is most helpful. One size does not fit all. We are looking for a manager who genuinely enjoys seeking out and acting on stakeholder feedback. The aspects of our work that are the most innovative were proposed by young people and school staff. We listened and then introduced a brand new service.
As an organisation we aim to be open and transparent in everything we do. Applicants will be shortlisted for interview based on the content of their application and completion of a role-related short written task. Interview will be online via Teams with questions made available in advance. We would encourage applicants to apply who feel they may not meet all the criteria but who have other qualities that will help us to thrive.
Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations’ Council (EVOC) exists to support the strengthening of Edinburgh’s communities for all its citizens and a leader for the voluntary sector to support organisations to develop and thrive.
Following a strategic review in 2024, we require an experienced Chief Executive who will manage EVOC through a significant period of change as we develop a new strategic approach in response to the needs of the sector in Edinburgh and to create a more resilient, sustainable organisation.
The Chief Executive of EVOC will lead and manage the organisation's operations, ensuring financial sustainability while building strong relationships with our local members, stakeholders, funders and communities. The Chief Executive will work alongside a new Senior Management Team to oversee staff, develop a long-term financial and fundraising strategy and effective project management and delivery.
The Chief Executive will lead a whole-team approach to our work that all EVOC staff are skilled and supported to deliver across a range of issues and themes in a team culture aligned to our values: creative, collaborative, enabling, excellence, fair, inclusive and supportive
The person
We are looking for someone with significant experience in managing and motivating staff – preferably with experience as a Chief Executive or senior role.
The candidate must have a deep knowledge of Edinburgh’s voluntary sector and experience public, private, and voluntary sectors. They should have a proven track record in service development and delivery with an ability to deliver on contract outcomes and key deliverables. Excellent communication skills are required alongside the ability to build effective professional cross-sector relationships.
Financial and project management skills are essential. Experience in developing funding strategies is required, along with a demonstrable ability to develop and implement income generating and fundraising activities.
If you're a passionate leader who would like to take EVOC forward and be a committed and effective champion of Edinburgh’s third sector then we’d love to hear from you.
By joining the EVOC team you will:
Receive 26 days annual leave and 10 public holidays Be enrolled in a company pension plan Benefit from access to an Employee Assistance Programme designed to support your health and wellbeing Be able to adopt a hybrid working plan and be provided with all the equipment you need to work from home.
Ark has been successfully supporting people with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health, and Complex Support needs to live good lives and make their home in their communities for 47 years. Providing over 16,000 hours of support a week, we currently support over 400 people across Scotland in 12 Local Authority areas.
Ark has a long history of supporting people using Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approaches and we want to build on this by making a step change in the way we support staffs’ understanding and development, placing PBS at the heart of our service delivery.
To support our PBS strategy, we now have an exciting opportunity to join Ark’s newly established Practice Development Team as a Care & Support Practice Leader. Reporting to the Practice Development Manager, Care & Support Practice Leaders will promote a learning culture and lead on embedding a coaching and mentoring practices within their area.
This is a newly established team that will have a national reach within Arks services across Scotland.
You will play a key role in staff and managers’ development through building knowledge, capacity, and resilience within their teams. This role will mainly be based out in our services allowing you to support with identifying potential areas for improvement and work with managers and teams to find appropriate solutions while maintaining consistency of care for our supported people. You will be innovative and committed to continuous improvement, actively engaging in proactive reflective practice and feedback in your work activity. You will ensure that all developments are based on evidence and best practice.
There will be a focus on the implementation of our Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Strategy within this role. You will ensure PBS personal planning processes are carried out and based on appropriate assessments and understanding of behaviours, risk assessments and developed with the supported person, family, and other professionals.
As this is a new role for Ark there will be a real emphasis on ensuring that we review, adapt, and improve our processes regularly to ensure that Practice Leaders are providing the right support to managers, team members and supported people.
The ideal candidate will have:
Does this sound like the perfect fit for you?
If you’d like to discuss the opportunity and find out more about the role, please contact Calum Robson, Practice Development Manager via email calum.robson@arkha.org.uk .
Find out more, download the Job Outline at arkha.org.uk/work-with-us
Please note this post will include travel across Ark services and while there will be some hybrid working flexibility within the role the majority of your working week you will be working within Arks services across Scotland.
Why Ark?
Hybrid Working: While mainly based in Arks services across Scotland there will be some flexibility for Hybrid working.
Flexible Working Times: Not a 9am - 5pm person. Arks allows you to flex your start & finish time in agreement with your line manager.
Employee Assistance Program: Arks Employee Assistance program (EAP) gives all employees access to counselling sessions. There is also support available through weekly webinars and the EAP Website & App.
Employee Discounts: Employee Discounts Portal with 1000s of discounts on your favourite brands including Supermarkets, Cinema Tickets, Gym Membership and Holidays.
In return for your valuable contribution, Ark will also offer you:
Ark is a major provider of Care and Support to people with long term and enduring conditions including learning disability, mental health issues, dementia and autism. As a Housing Association, we provide a range of accommodation much of which has been designed or adapted to meet the needs of people with disabilities.
Our aim is to create the best possible customer outcomes through our highly skilled people, the provision of high-quality affordable homes and excellent care.