We seek a full time Learning Coordinator to promote and deliver Lead’s Moray Numeracy Skills for Life Project. This is a learning service for disabled people and carers who experience barriers to learning, work, and further education.

The successful applicant will be committed to:

1. Engaging and supporting disabled people and carers to overcome barriers and embark on personalised learning journeys, making positive, sustained transitions into their chosen progression routes and positive destinations.
2. Being an active part of the Lead Scotland team as we develop new, exciting learning opportunities in Moray for disabled people and carers.

This post is home-based in Moray and involves regulated work for which a satisfactory PVG will be required. Lead Scotland has a Recruiting People with Convictions Policy.

About you:

You will be passionate about the transformative power of adult learning, be confident in communicating one to one and with groups and have a flexible and creative approach to problem-solving.

You will have great organisational skills and previous experience of supporting disabled people experiencing a range of barriers, of working one-to-one with learners, and of designing and delivering learning programmes. Access to transport is essential due to the nature of the work in homes and communities across the region. You will hold an Assessors Award or be willing to work towards this.

The Iona Community is seeking applicants to fill two vacancies on its Council as Director/Trustee.

Who are we?

The Iona Community is an international, ecumenical Christian movement working for justice and peace, the rebuilding of community and the renewal of worship.

Call for a Director/Trustee replacement.

The Iona Community seeks applications to fill two vacancies on its Council as Director/Trustee. Membership of the Council can be for one or two four-year terms, with members rotating off after a maximum of eight years’ service.

Is this for you?

This is a great opportunity to be part of a dynamic, motivated Council who are integral to working with the leadership and staff in shaping and delivering the vison and values of the Iona Community. If you think we could be doing things differently, or if you feel you could never apply for this role, please read more about the role and if you're interested, apply. The Iona Community really wants to hear from you. For more about the Iona Community please visit iona.org.uk

Applications are particularly encouraged from people aged 18 – 30 as we try to improve the age diversity of our Council

We have identified the following skills which would strengthen the Council:

• New technology – cyber security; social media.
• Business – trade, commerce, investments and marketing.
• Fundraising and finance.

However, lack of experience in these areas will not exclude applicants to the role.

The Iona Community is committed to ensuring that equality, diversity and inclusivity is part of the organisation, reflecting the equality, justice and belonging which it wants all people to feel in the world. The more diverse its Council and workforce, the better its able to respond to, bring new perspectives to and tackle the challenges it faces in delivering the purposes of the Community.

The Iona Community welcomes applications from everyone committed to its purposes regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or disability. As those from minority racial or ethnic groups, of female gender and younger people are currently under-represented on the Council, applications from those individuals would be particularly encouraged. All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, however, the Iona Community may employ positive action where candidates from underrepresented groups can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well.

Befriending Networks is the growing network of organisations for the befriending sector with over 370 members across the UK. We are looking for an experienced Communications Officer to join our team.

We need someone proactive, flexible, creative, and who has a ‘can do’ mindset. You will be a team player, willing to get stuck in, and in return you will be joining an organisation which values its people and offers a supportive working environment.

The Communications Officer is responsible for leading on a range of communications functions supporting the work of Befriending Networks.

Focus areas for this post are:

• Developing and delivery of all aspects of our Communications Strategy
• Production of engaging and accurate digital content for our sector, building an online community to be achieved using social media, newsletters, and our website.
• Coordination of National Befriending Week - a UK wide campaign which raises the profile and understanding of befriending.
• Project managing digital and communications upgrades, which will include replacing our website and the development of brand guidance.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about social change and creating impact in communities. You should believe in the power of befriending and the importance of social connection. Delivering our work contributes to the reduction in inequalities, advancing positive outcomes for individuals and community, and increased connection and confidence. You will be motivated by creating and supporting a connected membership community.

LifeMosaic supports communities and movements to protect their rights, territories and cultures and to vision and determine their own futures. We work with indigenous communities in Southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America who are being marginalised and whose natural resources and cultures are under threat. We also work with visionary communities who are championing community-led approaches to self-determined development and those defending their territories and cultures.

LifeMosaic is an indigenous rights and community empowerment organisation and our work is rooted in mandates from indigenous movements. We are currently working towards organisational growth and transformation that would allow us to empower more communities to protect their threatened cultures, ecosystems and lands.

We are seeking a Finance Coordinator to provide us with the capacity to accelerate organisational growth to broaden our reach and deepen our impact. This is an exciting, interesting and varied role with opportunity for development. This post aims to unlock organisational growth further, particularly to help to expand the organisation in a sustainable way to meet the increasing demand that we are experiencing from indigenous partners and movements.

The successful applicant will be working closely with the Executive Director and the Board of Trustees, as well as with funders, staff, and partner organisations.

A full job description is attached below.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role raising awareness of sight loss for blind and partially sighted young people in Scotland, as part of RNIB’s award-winning youth forum; Haggeye.

Haggeye provides a friendly and supportive platform which allows young people to raise awareness of what it's like to be blind or partially sighted in Scotland today and what's important to them. Our members work together to help create a society where sight loss is not a barrier to living life to the full.

As the Haggeye Coordinator, your key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting and growing the Haggeye membership
• Developing and delivering a range of events for young people
• Developing and delivering a range of training to members in response to identified needs
• Coordinating Haggeye involvement in the Scottish Youth Parliament
• Managing volunteers to provide support for young people and activities

About you

You will have experience of working with young people and facilitating in person and online engagement. You will also need knowledge of provision and support for young people with vision impairment and their families.

Knowledge of relevant legislative and policy frameworks in Scotland and across the UK is equally important.

In return

We offer a competitive salary, a stimulating and supportive working environment and a benefits package including:

• 26 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays – pro rata), which increase with service
• Excellent pension schemes
• RNIB Rewards - Our employee discounts platform gives you access to offers at over 800 in-store and online retailers
• In-house training and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements - Each new member of staff will be given a laptop to make working flexibly easy

Background

Tiny Changes was set up in memory of artist and Frightened Rabbit frontman Scott Hutchison. Through his music and art Scott made tiny changes that had a big impact. His honesty and openness about his own mental health inspired people from all walks of life. Tiny Changes is Scott’s legacy. We are Scotland’s very first national children and young people’s mental health charity; funding projects and ideas that help young minds feel better.

Since the charity was founded, it has built a loyal community of supporters and fundraisers across Scotland and internationally. Recently hitting £1 million raised from our community, but with corporate and strategic partnerships largely underdeveloped, it's a crucial time to continue building great relationships with our existing community and encourage new partners, fundraisers and supporters to be part of a movement for change.

The Project

Tiny Changes is seeking a part time consultant with immediate start working 1-2 days per week for up to 6 months. As a growing charity with a high profile, we’re looking for the right person to develop this potential and form high impact corporate partnerships, all directed towards helping young minds feel better.

The partnerships consultant will prospect for new business and deliver proactive account management of Tiny Changes partnerships. This will involve developing current partners and building a pipeline of prospective partnerships with an agreed target to enable delivery of income targets. This role is consultancy based, meaning you’ll be self-employed and work autonomously with self-motivation and discipline.

The consultant will:

• share our vision and values and represent Tiny Changes in a way that is in line with our values and standards
• creative, energetic and passionate about enabling our work
• be an active listener, equalities driven and self reflective
• be comfortable securing income in new and existing markets and have demonstrable experience of developing and delivering proposals that bring about an initial ask of over £10,000 and lead to lasting partnerships
• have a proven track record of excellent business development techniques and results, alongside experience of building successful partnerships and relationships at all levels
• use their skills and experience to develop Tiny Changes corporate partnerships and raise the charity’s profile

Key Responsibilities

The role will be to establish new business for Tiny Changes, responsibilities include

• secure at least four partnerships, managing the preparation and submission of significant major corporate partnership bids
• secure corporate sponsorship and collaboration for Tiny Changes events and merchandise
• develop a strong portfolio of creative ideas, proposals, research and content for compelling multiyear partnerships to ensure no major bid opportunities are missed
• maintain knowledge and adherence to latest legislation, especially fundraising legislation relating to corporate fundraising and best practise guidelines, including Fundraising, Gambling, GDPR, Health and Safety and Tax Law and in accordance with any relevant Tiny Changes policies
• engage, brief and prepare senior staff where necessary and ensure a coordinated approach to winning and delivering partnerships of significant scale and impact for Tiny Changes
• provide reports on progress of objectives, budgets and targets

These exciting posts will support the operations of the charity by providing administrational and financial assistance support to projects, staff, the management team, the board of trustees and other stakeholders. With high interpersonal skills, excellent attention to detail and strong self-starters able to work on their own initiative, we require two part time staff members to join us – Finance Assistant and Operations Assistant

The successful candidate will

• Work as part of a high functioning team
• Engage with staff, stakeholders, trustees and service users
• Be organised with high attention to detail
• Provide strong systems and administrative / financial support
• Work to deadlines
• Offer new ideas for improvement
• Be competent in use of IT
• Be enthusiastic and flexible around the needs of the charity

Please note for the Finance Assistant post the successful candidate will also require some experience in financial systems in particular Sage 200.

About you

We are looking for an exceptional self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills who will be required to present and research topics with high attention to details and accuracy. The role holder should be educated to degree level with experience in project and process administration and delivering pieces of work to time, budget and standards agreed. You will need to have an understanding of accreditation processes or other quality systems as well as general health and cancer knowledge. Experience of writing reports and giving presentations to different audiences, and evidence of building effective relationships to deliver objectives is also required.

About the role

The Clinical Service Excellence Programme (CSEP) is a Myeloma UK best practice accreditation programme for myeloma centres, developed in partnership with patients, family members and healthcare professionals. The programme is designed to support hospitals deliver optimum care covering the whole patient journey (diagnosis to end of life); positively influence clinical practice; celebrate success; identify areas for improvement; drive equity of care and outcomes; and support patient-centred decision making. The programme works in close partnership with hospitals to support them in their role to achieve best practice in their care and support of myeloma patients and their families.

About us

Myeloma UK is the only organisation in the UK dealing exclusively with the blood cancer myeloma and related conditions. We are committed to bringing together the best and brightest people to help us ensure that every patient has an empowered present and a hopeful future.

Our ultimate goal is to find a cure and make myeloma history. Until then, our mission is to help every patient live well with myeloma for as long as possible. We are committed to diagnosing myeloma earlier, discovering and sharing knowledge, transforming the patient experience and influencing positive change in care.

Our culture

Wellbeing and staff engagement are at the heart of our culture.

We offer flexible working and flexi-time to allow you to find the right working pattern for you. We have a Staff Engagement Group who work with us to ensure staff are happy and who help us review and update our benefits. We offer an employee assistance program and our Wellbeing Leads are there always here to support our staff.