Project Delivery: Scotland wide

CEMVO Scotland is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to deliver My Culture, My Heritage – a new project supporting ethnic minority (EM) third sector organisations and community groups across Scotland.

This is an exciting opportunity to help establish and shape a new programme from the ground up.

You will work directly with organisations across Scotland, providing practical support to help them develop heritage project ideas, understand funding opportunities and submit strong applications to the Heritage Development Fund, managed by CEMVO Scotland through The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

You will also support organisations to successfully manage and deliver their funded project. Working alongside specialist training partners you will build sector knowledge, skills and confidence to identify and interpret, document and preserve and celebrate and share their own heritage.

A key part of the role will be developing peer networks, creating opportunities for organisations to connect, share experiences, exchange intelligence and learn from one another. You will help build relationships across the EM third sector and ensure that the programme responds to the needs and experiences of organisations and communities across Scotland.

We are looking for someone who understands the capacity building process and is passionate about cultural heritage and the contribution that ethnic minority communities make to enrich Scotland's heritage.

Prison Fellowship Scotland is a Christian charity working with the men and women in Scotland's prisons. Through our partnership with the Scottish Prison Service, we support chaplains by running programmes that allow people in prison to explore and respond to the Christian faith and to take responsibility for the harm they have caused. We also support the families of those in prison.

Purpose of the role

To lead the delivery and development of the Sycamore Tree Programme across Scotland and contribute to the growth of restorative justice practice within the criminal justice system, working in partnership with prisons, volunteers, and external organisations. Additionally, role will also promote the work of Prison Fellowship Scotland within churches and contribute to wider awareness and understanding of justice issues. Beyond this part of the role will be to work well as part of the wider PFS team as we actively look at new ways of growing the work of the organisation.

The Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive has grown out of Scotland’s first LGBTQ+ bookshops, Lavender Menace and West & Wilde. Bob Orr and Sigrid Nielsen, the owners of the original Lavender Menace Bookshop founded the Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive in 2019 to keep this valuable LGBTQ+ book heritage alive and share it with the community.

We have a mission to bring together the queer community in Edinburgh and beyond; celebrate LGBTQ+ authors and their works; and collect and preserve LGBTQ+ books (focusing on those published between 1970 and 2000). We work to create and maintain a free and welcoming community archive space for reading, research, and socialising. The archive is open to visitors and hosts a variety of author events, workshops, community groups and book clubs. We also have a digital catalogue of our collection.

To support the next stage of our growth, we are seeking aResearch Coordinatortolead the development and delivery of community-led research into Scotland’s LGBTQ+ heritage, with responsibility for the Connecting Heritage strand of the project. The post holder will take forward a variety of work including research design, outputs and partnerships, supporting a team of volunteer researchers and producing accessible public facing outputs. Working collaboratively with the wider team, the postholder will ensure that the research is inclusive, ethical and embedded within community practice.

This role would suit an individual witha strong background in community based research, a strong degree of LGBTQ+ cultural competence and able to operate with autonomy in a collaborative and supportive way. It presents a fantastic opportunity to grow your leadership and project delivery skills, and contribute to theimpact and sustainability of thisvital community resource in Scotland.

The Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive has grown out of Scotland’s first LGBTQ+ bookshops, Lavender Menace and West & Wilde. Bob Orr and Sigrid Nielsen, the owners of the original Lavender Menace Bookshop founded the Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive in 2019 to keep this valuable LGBTQ+ book heritage alive and share it with the community.

We have a mission to bring together the queer community in Edinburgh and beyond; celebrate LGBTQ+ authors and their works; and collect and preserve LGBTQ+ books (focusing on those published between 1970 and 2000). We work to create and maintain a free and welcoming community archive space for reading, research, and socialising. The archive is open to visitors and hosts a variety of author events, workshops, community groups and book clubs. We also have a digital catalogue of our collection.

To support the next stage of our growth, we are seeking a General Manager to build the sustainability of the Archive and ensure effective delivery of our programmes. Working closely with the Board, this exciting new role will lead organisational development, fundraising, financial administration, governance, and long-term planning, while managing and leading the work of a high performing staff team. Specifically, the postholder will provide high-level oversight of collections policy, ethics, and risk, ensuring the archive remains accessible, cared for, and responsive to community needs; whilst also leading the team to effectively deliver our new project “Unlocking Scotland’s LGBTQ+ Heritage”, which is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we will be able to expand the reach of the Archive, and better connect communities to their heritage.

This role would suit a proven leader with professional experience in archives, libraries, museums, or heritage collections, who has a strong degree of LGBTQ+ cultural competence and who is able to operate with autonomy in a collaborative and supportive way. It presents a fantastic opportunity to grow your leadership and project delivery skills, and contribute to the long term sustainability of a vital community resource in Scotland.

Driving Licence: Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle required

Primarily based in Elgin but able to travel across Moray as required

Are you motivated and organisedwith a passion for leading teams and making a real difference every day?

At Enable we are dedicated to supporting people to live full, independent and meaningful lives. We are looking for a motivated and organised Team Facilitator to join our frontline management team.

As Team Facilitator in our Moray team, you will work closely with the Service Manager to lead and support a team of Personal Assistants to deliver safe, effective and person-centred support.

What You’ll Do

Leadership and Team Management

• Lead, motivate and support a team of Personal Assistants.
• Conduct regular supervisions, observations and performance reviews.
• Assist with the induction of new staff.
• Support attendance, absence and staff wellbeing.
• Promote positive communication and effective team working.

Service Delivery

• Ensure people we support receive high-quality, person-centred support.
• Support staff to promote choice, independence, dignity and inclusion.
• Participate in assessments, support planning, reviews and risk assessments.
• Carry out quality assurance checks, including spot checks and feedback.
• Respond to safeguarding concerns and escalate issues appropriately.
• Provide direct support and shift cover where required.

Rostering and Administration

• Prepare and maintain staff rotas to ensure safe and effective staffing.
• Keep accurate records using electronic systems.
• Maintain confidential records in line with GDPR requirements.

Partnership Working

• Build strong relationships with families, health professionals and external agencies.
• Attend meetings and reviews with the people we support and key stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with the Service Manager to continuously improve services.

On-Call and Flexibility

• Participate in the on-call rot which can include evenings and weekends.
• Travel to services across Moray AREA as required.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will be an organised and compassionate leader with a strong commitment to delivering excellent support.

• Experience working with adults and children with learning disabilities, epilepsy, autism and physical support needs.
• Experience in using person centred planning techniques in addition to delivering and leading excellent support practices.
• Strong facilitation skills to encourage staff teams to take ownership and responsibility for the quality of support they deliver.
• The ability to effectively communicate with the people we support, staff teams, families and external care professionals.
• Creating and delivering robust service designs, support strategies and risk assessments whilst managing individual budgets.
• SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Good ICT skills with experience using rostering or care management software.
• Ability to work flexibly, including participation in an on-call rota.
• Knowledge of Care Inspectorate standards and regulatory requirements.
• Full driving licence with access to your own vehicle for business use.

About Us

At Enable we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities. These include, but are not limited to:

• Person Centred approaches, planning and thinking
• Epilepsy awareness
• Moving and Handling
• First Aid
• Safety Interventions
• Positive Behaviour Support

We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:

• Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loans*
• Blue Light Card
• Where required, Enable will fully fund SVQ Health and Social Care qualifications – required for SSSC registration

Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.

Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.

Enable reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application as early as possible if this vacancy is of interest.

Note:The successful applicant will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of their start date.

*Terms and Conditions Apply

Dundee International Women's Centre is recruiting a Receptionist/Administrative Worker (35 hours per week) to provide a welcoming reception service and administrative support to learners, members, volunteers and visitors.

The role includes customer service, administration, data management, financial administration, facilities coordination and supporting DIWC’s programmes and activities.

The One World Shop was established over 40 years ago and has played a lead role in the Fair Trade movement in Scotland, including helping Edinburgh and Glasgow become Fairtrade cities and Scotland to become a Fair Trade Nation.

As well as running a thriving city centre shop, we have an online shop and we support schools, faith groups and local businesses to learn about and sell fair trade products. We currently employ 7 paid staff and over 20 volunteers. Our aim is to reduce poverty in deprived areas of the world through trading fairly and we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting low-carbon living.

We are seeking to appoint several new voluntary Management Committee members; we are particularly looking at people with skills and experience in any of the following:

• Human Resources
• Property, leases, surveying
• Retail sales and management
• Business management
• Finance, funding, ethical investment

Board meetings are held every two months by Zoom or occasionally in the shop.

We’re looking for a creative and experienced Communications Officer to join our team and help strengthen SBRCC’s voice, reach and impact.

You’ll lead the development and delivery of our communications, helping to raise awareness of sexual violence and our services, strengthen relationships with survivors, professionals, communities and partners, and showcase the difference our work makes. The role combines strategic communications with creative content, digital engagement, campaigns and media, with opportunities to explore how emerging technologies, including AI, can be used responsibly and ethically to strengthen our work.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience of developing and delivering communications across a range of channels

• Experience of managing websites and social media and producing high-quality content for different audiences

• An understanding of strategic communications, audience engagement and accessible, inclusive and trauma informed communications

• Excellent communication, planning and relationship-building skills, with a creative approach to developing engaging content

We offer:

• A supportive workplace

• Ongoing training and professional development

• The opportunity to shape and develop SBRCC’s communications and increase the reach and impact of our work

The role is home-based, with occasional travel for meetings, events, training and other activities within the Scottish Borders and elsewhere in Scotland.

Only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

We’re looking for an organised, approachable and experienced Office Administrator to join our team on a maternity cover basis.

You’ll play an important role in keeping our Centre and organisational systems running smoothly, as well as being a key first point of contact for survivors and other organisations. The role includes general office administration, managing referrals and our case management database, data collection and reporting, supporting GDPR and HR processes, and providing administrative support across the wider team.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience of working with and maintaining effective office systems

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a varied workload

• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people and organisations

• A good working knowledge of IT, alongside an understanding of data protection and GDPR processes

We offer:

• A supportive workplace

• Ongoing training and professional development

• The opportunity to play a key role in a specialist organisation supporting survivors of sexual violence

Only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) is seeking to appoint an independent member to its Advisory Audit Board (AAB) which provides advice to the Parliament’s Clerk/Chief Executive and, where appropriate, the SPCB on financial management and reporting, audit, risk and governance matters. The independent members of the AAB also provide advice to the independent officeholders supported by the SPCB.

The successful candidate will hold or will have held senior positions the private, public, or voluntary sectors with a high degree of expertise and experience in governance and accountability. Excellent communication, influencing and relationship building skills are essential.

The time commitment is expected to be around 15 days per annum and is remunerated at £390.31 per day.