About ENSA
Edinburgh Napier Students’ Association (ENSA) exists to enable our 20,000 student members across Edinburgh and around the globe to make the most of their university experience. We do this by representing, supporting and developing Edinburgh Napier University students to be successful in their studies; to try out new things; to engage in, and contribute to, university life; to be healthy and happy; to bring about positive change; and to have fun.
About the role
As our Chair has now come to the end of her term in office, we are looking to recruit a new Chair with the skills and experience to lead the Board of Directors, promoting good governance and providing effective and empowering line management to support our CEO. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who has the strategic focus, governance understanding, leadership experience and time to support and develop a committed Board and ensure ENSA delivers the best experience for students.
Please see the Job Description and Person Spec for full details.
About ENSA’s Board of Directors
The Board is collectively in charge of ENSA, for upholding its values and aligning it to the Association’s charitable aims. It has overall responsibility for ENSA’s governance: budget-setting and financial reporting, health and safety, human resources and legal compliance.
The Board is made up of 12 Directors: six External Lay Directors (including the Chair) appointed through a competitive process for their professional expertise; three Student Lay Directors who are registered students of Edinburgh Napier University and appointed through a competitive process; and three Sabbatical Officers who are elected by the student body.
In line with charity law, all ENSA’s Directors (elected and appointed) have equal status. Directors have a variety of experience and skills which offer different perspectives, and are all, jointly and severally, liable for the governance of the charity. Directors are expected to take their responsibilities seriously, attend meetings, and manage any conflicts of interests appropriately.
The Citizens Advice network is set to deliver a comprehensive Help to Claim (HTC). From April 2022 Stirling District Citizens Advice Bureau Ltd will deliver the HTC, providing the advice and support people need to submit their claim for Universal Credit and support them through to their first payment, via a digital-only service.
An HTC Multi-channel Coordinator (Universal Credit) will oversee the implementation and ongoing delivery of the Service through HTC advisers; and is managed by the Lead Bureau in an established geographical consortium. The Multi-channel Coordinator role involves management of the consortium/region adviser rota and performance, adviser supervision, and local stakeholder engagement and service promotion. The Multi-channel Coordinator must be fully HTC adviser trained in order to provide cover and rota support when required, as well as to provide exceptional up-to-date advice support to advisers.
The Ecology Centre is looking for a Chair to lead our community and environmental charity in collaboration with the Board of Trustees. We are looking for an individual to join our dedicated and expanding Board of Trustees to ensure effective strategic oversight and governance of the charity in line with our mission, vision and values. If you might be the right fit for our charity, we’d love to hear from you.
About Us:
The Ecology Centre’s vision is to connect people and nature for the sustainable wellbeing of both. We aim to provide a welcoming, safe and green space for communities to connect with each other and celebrate the joy of nature. We foster connections between people and the environment through environmental education for all and provide benefit to community, health and wellbeing.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for an individual who shares our values and who brings suitable commercial acumen and leadership skills to drive strategic growth and effective governance. As Chair of the Board of Trustees, you will play a critical role in designing and overseeing the strategic direction of our charity in collaboration with the Board of Trustees and General Manager. You will act as Chair to a close-knit, committed Board of Trustees, ensuring robust financial oversight, governance and innovation. We are looking for an individual who can help to bring our mission and vision to life and who can oversee the effective commercial management of the charity. Proven leadership experience within the charity sector is preferred but we are open to hearing from any individuals who can bring a proven track-record and understanding of leadership and financial management and who fits our values. Key responsibilities will include:
Providing strategic leadership to the charity in collaboration with the Board of Trustees
Guiding the short and long-term strategic development of the charity
Assuring and strengthening effective governance, including effective controls and monitoring of financial health, risk management and legal compliance
Building strong relationships with key stakeholders (in the community and beyond) to establish best practice sharing and an effective fundraising strategy
Managing a collaborative and inclusive culture at all levels of the charity and working closely with the Board of Trustees, General Manager and management team to ensure a thriving charity in line with our values.
Living Rent is continuing to build membership and power across Scotland. And just now, we are hiring a communications officer.
We are looking for a full-time or part-time role to support Living Rent’s capacity to deliver social change for the benefit of Living Rent members. The organiser will promote Living Rent’s work, develop and publicise the key narratives of the organisation to build the power of the organisation.
About the job: The role entails three aspects (which will be adapted for part-time). Firstly, the organiser will be responsible for supporting local communications in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Specifically, the organiser will support members, branch communication officers and staff members to effectively use communications to further the branches’ and the union’s overall goals, by developing and delivering press, communication and social media plans for local and city campaigns. Secondly, the role will support the national activities of the communications department. This will entail the creation of social media content in the form of videos and graphics and supporting with emails and keeping the website updated. Thirdly, the role will entail some support for the union to grow its recruitment capacity through communications.
Qualifications: We are looking for someone keen to work with a young organisation and passionate about member-run and diverse organisations and determined to build working-class power. Experience in communications, press relationships, training delivery, community education or campaigns is welcome; however enthusiasm, willingness to learn and commitment to social justice are more important than previous experience as training will be provided.
Reports to: Head of the Communications Department
Women on Wheels, a Glasgow based community cycling hub for women and non-binary people, is seeking a dedicated Project Coordinator. Our purpose is to encourage and facilitate women & non binary people in the community to get back on a bike or to cycle for the first time. Our programmes are designed and led by women and
non-binary people, focusing on a range of cycling & social activities.
We are looking for a Project Coordinator to deliver on two exciting new projects: a Teen programme and a Volunteer programme. As these are new projects, this is a fixed term post for 12 months, with the possibility of extension subject to funding.
The successful candidate will be an experienced and qualified Cycle Trainer and a self-starter who is able to establish effective relationships with a range of external stakeholders and take accountability for the success of the two new programmes.
Key Responsibilities:
As the Project Coordinator, you will be responsible for the successful establishment and delivery of the Volunteer programme and the new Teen programme. The role involves:
● Overseeing the day-to-day running of operations related to their programmes.
● Recruiting, developing and supporting a team of volunteers.
● Ensuring the successful implementation and delivery of the volunteer and teen programmes.
● Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders.
● Monitoring and reporting on the programmes’ progress and performance.
● Reporting to the Project Manager.
A full breakdown of the role and key requirements are outlined in the Job Description.
To help you fully settle into the role, you will be supported a highly effective team of staff
members, seasonal workers and volunteers.
Location:
This post is for 2 days per week, worked flexibly, and is based at the Women on Wheels Hub, Govanhill Workspace, Unit 4, 69 Dixon Road, Glasgow, G42 8AT. It is expected
that the post holder will work in the Hub (or be delivering sessions offsite) two days per week to align with the staff team.
We offer:
Glasgow Quaker meeting Centre Coordinator
The Glasgow Quaker Meeting House is a four-storey Victorian building in the city centre. We are looking for someone to manage our lettings and staff sympathetically and effectively and promote the building as a resource for the surrounding community and for Quakers.
Quakers use the building regularly for quiet worship and meetings. Alongside Quaker use, we have three rooms available for hire to outside groups: some book regularly and others for one-off events.
The post will be for 10 hours per week, working flexibly, mainly from home, but also at meeting house, at a salary of £8,328 (£31,200 pro rata).
North Glasgow Integration Network SCIO (NGIN) is currently seeking new Board Members. NGIN is governed by a voluntary Board of Trustees, who guide and oversee our organisation. Our board is made up of people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, with an interest in supporting asylum seekers & refugees and all New Scots in Glasgow,
The main aim of NGIN is to support asylum seekers and refugees who are accommodated in North/North East Glasgow communities. Led by the needs and interests of people accessing the service, NGIN connects people with services that will support them and hosts and promotes tailored events and opportunities. The charity works with people on an individual and group basis to help them to feel safe, develop the confidence to integrate with the host community and to have an improved quality of life.
Our Board wishes to expand its skills base and welcomes individuals with relevant financial, community and business experience, aligned with a belief in social justice and financial inclusion. We are looking to attract individuals with skills and experience ranging from social media, human resources, community learning & development, finance/fundraising, marketing and, most importantly, an interest in the wellbeing of New Scots. Given our aims and commitment to diversity, we encourage applications from all genders, the BAME community and people with additional support needs.
The position of trustee is a voluntary position but travel expenses and other reasonable expenses accrued when carrying out the role will be paid.
Time Commitment
We ask board member candidates for a minimum commitment of attending 1 meeting every quarter, held online or in person, with email contact on matters arising between meetings. Alongside this, additional requests may be made for support with board activities such as recruitment of staff on an occasional basis.
North Glasgow Integration Network SCIO (NGIN) is currently seeking a new Chair of Trustees. NGIN is governed by a voluntary Board of Trustees, who guide and oversee our organisation. Our board is made up of people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, with an interest in supporting asylum seekers & refugees and all New Scots in Glasgow,
The main aim of NGIN is to support asylum seekers and refugees who are accommodated in North/North East Glasgow communities. Led by the needs and interests of people accessing the service, NGIN connects people with services that will support them and hosts and promotes tailored events and opportunities. The charity works with people on an individual and group basis to help them to feel safe, develop the confidence to integrate with the host community and to have an improved quality of life.
The role of chair, alongside being a board member, is to chair board meetings and annual general meetings, provide line management support to the lead worker of NGIN, and work with other office bearers to ensure that the board, staff and volunteers at NGIN are all able to work effectively for the benefit of the people using NGIN services.
Our Board wishes to expand its skills base and welcomes individuals with relevant financial, community and business experience, aligned with a belief in social justice and financial inclusion. We are looking to attract individuals with skills and experience ranging from social media, human resources, community learning & development, finance/fundraising, marketing and, most importantly, an interest in the wellbeing of New Scots. Given our aims and commitment to diversity, we encourage applications from all genders, the BAME community and people with additional support needs.
The position of chair is a voluntary position but travel expenses and other reasonable expenses accrued when carrying out the role will be paid.
Time Commitment
For the role of chair we ask for availability to attend online meetings with the lead worker 1-2 times per month to provide strategic support to the organisation and line management support to the lead worker role. As with all board members we are also seeking commitment to attend 1 board meeting per quarter, held online or in person, with email contact on matters arising between meetings. Alongside this, additional requests may be made for support with board activities such as recruitment of staff on an occasional basis.
North Glasgow Integration Network SCIO (NGIN) is currently seeking a new Treasurer. NGIN is governed by a voluntary Board of Trustees, who guide and oversee our organisation. Our board is made up of people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, with an interest in supporting asylum seekers & refugees and all New Scots in Glasgow,
The main aim of NGIN is to support asylum seekers and refugees who are accommodated in North/North East Glasgow communities. Led by the needs and interests of people accessing the service, NGIN connects people with services that will support them and hosts and promotes tailored events and opportunities. The charity works with people on an individual and group basis to help them to feel safe, develop the confidence to integrate with the host community and to have an improved quality of life.
The treasurer would work closely with the lead worker to provide regular financial updates for the board, prepare annual accounts and budget forecasts and support the aims of the organisation through effective financial management of the funds received through grant awards and donations.
We are looking for an individual with an interest or experience in accounts and finances. We would also welcome skills in other areas relevant to the wider work of the board in steering the organisation such as social media, human resources, community learning & development, finance/fundraising or marketing. We are looking for candidates with a belief in social justice and financial inclusion and an interest in the wellbeing of New Scots. Given our aims and commitment to diversity, we encourage applications from all genders, the BAME community and people with additional support needs.
The position of treasurer is a voluntary position but travel expenses and other reasonable expenses accrued when carrying out the role will be paid.
Time Commitment
For the role of treasurer we ask for availability to attend online meetings with the lead worker once a month to effectively support the financial management of NGIN. As with all board members we are also seeking commitment to attend 1 board meeting per quarter, held online or in person, with email contact on matters arising between meetings. Alongside this, additional requests may be made for support with board activities such as recruitment of staff on an occasional basis.
Community Energy Scotland is recruiting for a Rural Energy Hub Officer based in Sheltand. We are looking to recruit an energetic, well-organised and self-motivated individual to work as part of a team delivering the Rural Energy Hub project. Technical training as required, personal development opportunities, and support will be provided by Community Energy Scotland.
This role is to cordinate a network of community groups across Orkney and Shetland, support the community groups to produce an evidence based sustainable community transport plan fit for their individual community, work on the role out of of new electric minibuses, chargers and/or charger management systems to five communities and work with the project team to create a replicability model to role out across other areas of the UK.