Recruitment of Independent Members to the Board of Management
UHI Perth is one of Scotland’s leading Colleges of Further and Higher Education, and a partner in the University of the Highlands and Islands.
UHI Perth is currently recruiting for new Independent Board Members to join the governing body charged with overseeing the operation of the College. We would particularly welcome applications from individuals with recent senior-level background in finance, accountancy, corporate governance or change management.
A position on our Board requires commitment to the work of the College and the community, an interest in the post-16 education sector, and effective communication and analytical skills.
Membership is voluntary and unpaid, but brings huge rewards to members - input can make a real difference to the education and prospects of our learners and to the wellbeing and success of the communities where they live. Attendance at meetings of the Board and Committees is required, usually early evening, and reasonable travel costs for Board business are reimbursed.
The College is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
The Green Action Trust is Scotland’s leading environmental regeneration charity and a trusted delivery partner for the Scottish Government and a wide range of public, private and non-profit stakeholders.
To further our work turning policy into action on climate change, biodiversity and environmental inequality, we are pleased to be recruiting for a Communications Officer.
Working in the Strategy Directorate, the Communications Officer will play a vital role in raising awareness of our work and demonstrating the impact of programmes including the CSGN to our funders, partners and other stakeholders.
In addition to implementing our Communications Strategy, you will be producing regular content and growing our digital presence. We are therefore looking for an experienced and skilled communicator with a creative flair and good planning and organisational skills to join our team.
About the role
The Head of Policy and Communications leads the full range of SIDA’s policy work: engaging with members and external stakeholders, recognising and acting on opportunities for influence, and leading influencing and communications with key audiences. The jobholder will also be responsible for the organisation’s communications strategy with a focus on encouraging greater interaction with members and raising awareness of global citizenship with the wider public.
The jobholder works with the Chief Executive on policy development, political engagement and organisational strategy development.
They also share with the Chief Executive the role of representing the organisation in the public domain - to the media and in key forums and networks - with a particular focus on driving progress on the UN SDGs, building cross-sectoral partnerships and collaborations, and enhancing policy coherence for sustainable development, including in the context of the climate crisis and delivering a wellbeing economy.
About Scotland's International Development Alliance
Scotland’s International Development Alliance is the membership body for everyone committed to creating a fairer world, free from poverty, injustice and environmental threats.
Our work facilitates connections in global development to improve impact and effectiveness for a range of actors including public sector bodies, third sector and international NGOs, private companies, universities and charitable trusts.
Our network has a global reach, with members working in more than 100 countries with a wide range of specialisms. We exist to improve the capacity, influence and effectiveness of those working on global development connected to Scotland through providing opportunities for networking, debate, training and promotion of good practice. We help members share their skills and learn from each other’s best practice to boost effectiveness of our members and their partners
SIDA has excellent working terms including a 4 day week agreement currently in place.
Provan Hall Community Management Trust are seeking new Trustees
Provan Hall is an A listed medieval building located in Auchinlea Park, which sits at the heart of Easterhouse, Glasgow. It is the best example of a medieval fortified house in Scotland with records of its existence dating back to the 1470s. The building has recently undergone a £3m restoration by Glasgow City Council that will safeguard this important heritage asset as a new hub for heritage learning and engagement, and a visitor gateway to the Seven Lochs Wetland Park.
Following its restoration, Provan Hall is managed and operated by the independent charity, Provan Hall Community Management Trust. The aim of the Trust is to engage and inspire local people to value and take part in caring for their local heritage and to put Provan Hall on Scotland’s tourism map. We are an ambitious organisation with a community heart. We aim to provide opportunities that connect local people and visitors to Provan Hall through inclusive and creative means of heritage interpretation, activities and volunteering. To develop our sustainability, we generate income through venue hires, a gift shop, by acting as a filming location and through donations.
Provan Hall Community Management Trust formed in 2017 during the building’s restoration and we opened Provan Hall in September 2023 to the public. Since 2023, we have made strides in developing our resilience and sustainability for the future. We have high hopes for continuing to develop our community engagement and initiating our tourism strategies. This is an exciting time to join our Trust in the early stages of our building operation, to help lay strong foundations for a bright future.
The board of Provan Hall Community Management Trust would like to hear from anyone who feels they have skills, knowledge or experience that can support our vision and specifically, we are seeking skills in the following:
Number of meetings per year: 4 – 6, Daytime meetings
Support and opportunities:
The Cottage Family Centre was established in 1987. The focus of the work at the Centre is to provide a range of support to those families and individuals within family units who are vulnerable to social exclusion as a result of factors such as poverty, unemployment, poor housing, relationship breakdown, drug and alcohol problems and health related issues.
We are looking for an efficient and self-organised Finance & Business Support Worker to provide effective administrative & financial systems support for our organisation.
You will be expected to be competent in working with Microsoft based software, have a flexible approach, a good team worker and have the ability to work independently. As a first point of contact, you must also have a friendly and approachable manner.
Previous experience of using QuickBooks would be advantageous however training will be given
The individual must have at least 3 years’ experience in a similar role
and
Relevant Qualification required e.g.
Business Administration/Accounting
This post will be subject to a PVG Scheme Record check and 2 references.
We are seeking an individual with strong HR administration skills to join our team in the role of HR Executive and support our mission to end homelessness. We recognise that our people are integral to achieving this mission and wish to ensure that Social Bite is a challenging, supportive, rewarding and fun place for all our employees to work and develop in.
What you’ll be doing:
With a focus on HR, this will involve:
· Managing the employee life cycle, including recruitment, induction, performance, development and departures.
· Developing people systems, process and practices that support our culture and strategic objectives.
· Implementing and managing a new HR system incorporating all employee records, data and attendance management.
· Working closely with the Director of Finance & Risk and the Managing Director to develop and implement a People Strategy & Plan.
· Supporting people managers and providing guidance.
· Establishing reporting measures and identifying trends.
· Compliance with legislation and adherence to best practice.
Why join us?
· Impact: your work will empower people experiencing homelessness to transform their own lives through our key pillars of providing homes, jobs, food and support.
· Culture: you’ll be part of a supportive and dynamic team in an entrepreneurial organisation that values your unique take on how to achieve our goals.
· Growth: opportunities to work on exciting projects and learn, grow, and shine in a role that’s as rewarding as it is challenging.
· Perks: competitive salary, flexible working hours, and benefits including:
o 32 days paid annual leave
o Staff discount at Social Bite Coffee Shops
o Reward Hub (discounted gym, restaurants, shop partnerships)
o Enhanced sick pay
o Cycle to work scheme
o Employee Assistance Programme
o Reflective Practice
o Values Superstars rewards
We are currently recruiting for a new member of the Edinburgh Remakery Board of Trustees who specialises in marketing and communications.
The Edinburgh Remakery is an award-winning environmental social enterprise committed to diverting waste from landfill, building a stronger community, and promoting a culture of repair and reuse. Since 2012, we repair, refurbish and recycle what others send to landfill, and we pass these repair skills onto others within the Edinburgh community through our community inclusion and events programme.
We are at the forefront of championing the circular economy in Edinburgh, and beyond, through our IT refurbishment programme. This scheme diverts e-waste from landfill, while providing free or more affordable devices to the community and supporting organisations, universities and local authorities to reach their sustainability goals.
It is an exciting time to join Edinburgh Remakery, we are a small team with big ambitions comprised of a CEO, staff, Board and volunteers. We are passionate about creating positive change and this is reflected in the awards we regularly receive for excellence in sustainable development, leadership and business at a local and national level.
Our Vision is to create a culture of sustainable, waste-free living, and protect our planet for future generations.
Our Mission is to reduce waste by providing repair and reuse services and training to communities and businesses.
More information about our values can be viewed here.
What are we looking for?
Are you an enthusiastic storyteller who can weave the threads of our sustainability journey into engaging stories that encourage people to take action? We are looking for someone who can bring to life the characters involved in our work to stop e-waste from going to landfill, reduce digital poverty, help the movement to Net Zero targets and unite the community.
The Edinburgh Remakery is seeking a Board member who can help us thrive by raising our profile and enhancing our funding, partnership and community engagement opportunities. We are looking for a person with an eagerness for supporting the circular economy and sustainable business, that is underpinned with experience and knowledge of marketing and communications.
We normally meet once every two months for a Board meeting, these can be online via Teams or in-person at our office in Edinburgh, 13A Newkirkgate, EH6 6AD. There may be special projects and activities to contribute your skills to, as well as normal issues for discussion at board meetings. Initially, there will be some additional time required to feed into the development of a strategic marketing plan. We then anticipate a commitment of around 4 hours a month including meeting commitments, and an annual fun away day for Board and staff.
The Edinburgh Remakery always welcomes applications from people with a wide range of experiences, skills and zest for sustainability. We are also committed to being flexible to accommodate the best applicants from all walks of life.
Why should you consider this?
You would be joining a strong and effective Board of a resilient organisation that makes a difference to the circular economy and community in a real and tangible way. Our Board provides direction and leadership, and you can make a real impact on helping people reduce their waste and help with the climate emergency.
As well as serving the Edinburgh Remakery, you would also gain valuable experience and networks in the wider sustainability sector, with opportunities to add new skills to your personal and professional development.
As normal for charities, this is a voluntary (i.e. unpaid) position, but we can reimburse reasonable expenses and provide training and fun away-days for all Board members.
Fife Women’s Aid are delighted to have launched a new service for women experiencing domestic abuse and are looking to recruit a part-time support worker to further develop this service.
The role will involve providing ongoing flexible support to women in their own accommodation, with a focus on harm reduction and tenancy sustainment within the community. The service will work in accordance with the Housing First principles and will enhance our existing service provision for women who have experienced domestic abuse.
Applicants should have good communication skills and a passion for supporting recovery from domestic abuse.
The successful applicant will have at least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in health and social care or other relevant subject, or a willingness to work towards a qualification.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a high degree of motivation and have the ability to work on their own as well as part of a team.
Please join us for an online session to find out more about FWA women’s services. This will be at 6.30pm on Wednesday 23rd October. Please confirm your attendance to info@fifewomensaid.org.uk and we will send you details of the zoom meeting. We hope to see you there.
Fife Women’s Aid is a feminist organisation and strives to be a supportive and empowering employer offering competitive terms and conditions.
Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is a requirement for this post.
If you would like further information about the post, please contact Kate McCormack at kate.mccormack@fifewomensaid.org.uk to arrange a time for a call.
East Dunbartonshire Women’s Aid is seeking to recruit suitably experienced, skilled and motivated women, who have an understanding of the feminist analysis of domestic abuse, to join our Board of Trustees. Interested parties do not need to have an in-depth knowledge of domestic abuse but it will be essential to prove that you are interested in our work, reliable and committed to our principles and values.
East Dunbartonshire Women’s Aid has delivered essential domestic abuse services across the local authority area for over 40 years. We strive for a society free from domestic abuse by providing practical and emotional support, as well as refuge accommodation and information to women, children and young people. The charity also raises awareness of domestic abuse and its prevalence across society.
Trustees are responsible for the effective governance of our charity and give their time on a voluntary basis to provide leadership, financial oversight and support the ongoing development of the vital services that we provide. We are hoping to increase the diversity of our Board and are particularly seeking someone who has the skills to take over the role of Treasure within our Board. Full guidance, including a handover with our current Treasurer and time spent with our Finance Worker will be provided.
The Board meets in-person every two months. There may also be times that Trustees have to progress communications or pieces of work in-between meetings, either on an individual basis on behalf of the Board or as part of a short-life working group or a sub-group of the Board.
The Trustee role is voluntary however, we will provide induction training, support and reimburse any necessary expenses.
What is Ochil Tower School?
Today, Ochil Tower School is a thriving educational and residential community, where 27 children and young people, aged 8-21, with special and complex additional support needs live, learn and grow together. The School, set in seven acres of stunning Perthshire countryside, provides excellent care and education and is not short on ambition.
In October 2018, it opened a new Life Skills Centre. This facility is for young adults aged 18 – 21 and is designed to help them so that they are better prepared for the challenges of living an independent adult life by developing their skills in learning, life and work. OTS is now focussed on extending the residential provision to 52 weeks. This is already being provided to eight young people with plans in place for this to be extended to all young people residing in the school January 2023. The Board of Trustees have a commitment to further enhancing and developing their residential houses and plans to build new educational facilities for the school.
We are now seeking aHouse Managerto lead our residential houses and provide exceptional care and support to our young people. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the overall wellbeing and development of children and young adults within a collaborative and values-driven community.
What will you do as House Manager?
As House Manager, you will play a critical role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of a residential house, ensuring that all aspects of care and support are delivered to the highest standards in accordance with Health and Social Care Standards and SSSC codes of practice. This is a role that will be good for the soul, by giving meaning and self-worth to those within the School.
Key responsibilities include:
Leadership & Teamwork- Lead and inspire a collaborative care team, developing a positive, team-driven approach to meet the needs of children and the school community.
Support for Young People- Ensure children's wellbeing by involving them in decision-making and providing personalised care for their development and independence.
Collaboration & Communication- Build strong relationships with young people, parents, staff, and stakeholders, ensuring open communication and prompt resolution of issues.
Organisation & Problem-Solving- Efficiently manage multiple tasks, maintain high care standards, and confidently address challenges with a calm, solutions-focused approach.
What do we need from you?