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Top job! Deputy Director of Music & Curriculum
- Full time
- £56,000
- Hybrid: Working between our Big Noise centres across Scotland and home working
- Closing 5th March 2026
Hybrid working between our Big Noise centres across Scotland and home working. We anticipate that you will be travelling to and working from one of our centres for the majority of your week.
Sistema Scotland’s vision is to improve lives and strengthen communities. Working with children, young people and their families, we focus on early intervention and stimulating generational social change. By playing music together in ensembles and orchestras, we aim to grow confidence, respect, teamwork and aspiration in the children, young people and communities we work with.
We deliver our work through six Big Noise programmes: in Raploch & Fallin in Stirling, Govanhill in Glasgow, Torry in Aberdeen, Douglas in Dundee and Wester Hailes in Edinburgh.
The Deputy Director of Music & Curriculum is a new role, reflecting the desire to support effective learning and teaching across the organisation, in line with our organisational strategy. You will work closely with the Director of Music & Curriculum to support and strengthen the musical delivery of our Big Noise programmes, including key support in quality assurance, the planning & execution of training & induction, cross-centre musical collaborations, and ensuring the principles of inclusive practice are embedded in our work. As part of the Leadership Team, you will also support the smooth running of the organisation and delivery on strategic outcomes.
You will bring extensive experience of large group/whole-class musicianship and instrumental instruction with a proven track record of success, along with experience of teaching using a Kodaly-inspired approach and applying it to instrumental pedagogy. You will also have experience of providing constructive feedback and training to musicians/teachers.
For further details please visit our website makeabignoise.org.uk/work-with-us where you can view the full job/person specification and complete our online application form (no CVs please). For any additional information please e-mail recruitment@sistemascotland.org.uk or telephone 01786 236914.
We believe our people should represent the communities we work with. That’s why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
Student Engagement Coordinator (Communities)
- Full time
- £25,000 – £30,000
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 25th February 2026
About Us
We’re Heriot-Watt University Student Union, an independent charity buzzing with energy, driven by and for our students. We’re all about doing good, that’s why all surplus funds generated through Liberty’s Café, Geordies Bar and the Student Union Shop are channelled straight back into crucial student support services like our Advice Hub. So, yes, we're a charity, but we also mean business.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At HWSU, diversity isn’t just celebrated; it’s our strength. We thrive by bringing together voices from all walks of life, and we’re excited for you to help us champion this mission. At HWUnion, you’ll find more than just a job—you’ll find a community eager to welcome your talents. Let’s do something great together.
Role Overview
As one of our Student Engagement Coordinators, you'll be the heartbeat of creating an awesome student experience. You'll team up with societies, volunteers, and elected officers to boost participation, enhance peer-support networks, and plan activities that truly connect with our and build our diverse student community.
What You’ll Do
Boost Engagement: Dream up strategies to get more students involved in our student groups and activities, making sure everyone feels like they belong.
Support Societies:Be the go-to person for society leaders, providing tips, training, and support to help them shine.
Volunteer Network: Build and maintain a lively Union Volunteer Network, creating chances for students to develop skills and boost their employability through volunteering.
Peer Support:Work with the VP Communities to expand and improve our peer support networks, making sure students can easily get the help they need.
Event Coordination: Organise and manage key events, like the annual Volunteer Awards, Freshers’ Week, and Societies Council meetings.
Continuous Improvement:Stay on top of best practices and bring in fresh ideas to keep improving the student experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Champion Activities: Promote our student activities and increase engagement, especially on our satellite campuses.
- Record Keeping: Manage and maintain accurate records of student engagement and activities, reporting annually on the impact.
- Funding Support:Oversee the Societies Fund, ensuring societies know how to access it and making sure applications are timely and complete.
Your Superpowers
- Creative and Engaging:You’ve got great ideas and know how to make activities fun and inclusive.
- Excellent Communicator:You can chat with anyone and make sure they feel heard.
- Organised and Efficient:You juggle tasks like a pro, making sure everything runs smoothly and on time.
- Empathetic and Supportive:You get what students need and are always there with a friendly word and helpful advice.
Values You’ll Champion
- Inclusivity: Make sure all our activities and messages are welcoming and make every student feel valued.
- Student Focus: Keep students at the heart of everything you do, building a vibrant and supportive community.
- Team Spirit:Work well with staff, officers, and students, creating a positive and fun environment.
Join Us
If you’re excited about making a real difference and creating a dynamic, supportive student environment, we’d love to chat!
Post Diagnostic Support Link Worker
- Full time
- £30,232 – £33,468
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 1st March 2026
Are you a creative and motivated individual with the passion and drive to support people with a recent diagnosis of dementia to live well in their community?
If so, you can be part of a National Team of Post Diagnostic Support Link Workers (PDS Link Workers) providing high quality, person centered support to people living with dementia and their families for a minimum of a year following diagnosis in line the Scottish Government’s minimum guarantee.
The aim of the PDS National Service is to enable people to live well with dementia and is centered around Alzheimer Scotland's 5 pillar model so that people move on to a period of supported self- management.
The model includes understanding the illness and coming to terms with the diagnosis, peer support, connecting and maintaining links with their community along with planning for future care and decision making to develop an outcome focused plan to support their future hopes, desires, and aspirations.
Supporting our Edinburgh locality, the post will be based within the Southwest of the city. Alzheimer Scotland’s PDS Link Workers are required to be effective team workers and have the skills to build and maintain relationships with colleagues both within Alzheimer Scotland, the NHS, and other stakeholders.
Skills in using digital platforms are essential as we use a blended approach to support people that involve some virtual meetings and on-line groups.
Applicants must hold a recognised relevant professional qualification, have a good understanding of dementia and how it affects people and their families along with excellent communication skills, a warm flexible approach, combined with skills in empathy and relationship building.
In addition, you should have skills and knowledge at the Enhanced Level of the Promoting Excellence Framework or be able to evidence you are working towards its completion.
This post requires a full driving licence and access to a car.