Centre for Homelessness Impact exists to improve the lives of people experiencing homelessness through better use of data and evidence.

IN A NUTSHELL

We are looking for a knowledgeable, skilled and creative Implementation Lead to design and deliver activities to help people working in and around homelessness use evidence and data to enhance their impact of their work.

You will also act as a leader within the Implementation Team on work relating to policy analysis and public affairs, including specialising in deepening and enhancing our impact in the UK and particularly in Scotland. You will assist in feeding practice insights into our research agenda, and in our work to map promising and effective practice.

You will work in a client-centred way to make a big impact on the lives of people experiencing homelessness by developing relationships and leading projects that help local areas identify the right problems and use evidence to design better solutions to homelessness. This work will involve working with local authorities, central government, and third sector organisations.

WHY IS THIS ROLE IMPORTANT FOR THE CENTRE’S WORK?

You will be supporting our What Works Community, our core implementation initiative which aims to build capacity within local areas across the UK to use evidence, data and to achieve breakthrough and sustainable results to address homelessness.

We are building an agile team to work closely with our partners (e.g. local authorities; regional and national government; third sector organisations), understand their context, needs and ambitions, and work with our multi-disciplinary team, delivery associates and programme partners to design and deliver solutions that make a real difference to those affected by homelessness, as well as people working towards a future without it.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

You will be part of the Implementation Team within the Centre, reporting to the Head of Implementation. By working creatively with multidisciplinary colleagues and with a focus on practical solutions, you will design and deliver ways of scaling good practice and helping organisations and people implement practice underpinned by robust evidence and trial promising interventions.

You will work closely with a small team of Implementation Leads who you will collaborate with to:

• Proactively identify, create and grow strong relationships with potential partner organisations, working in a client-focussed manner to identify opportunities, develop goals, and draft and deliver plans and projects.
• Design and deliver activities which translate evidence of what works into practical advice for practitioners, policy-makers and other relevant stakeholders.
• Cultivate a rich knowledge and understanding of practice in communities and organisations working to end homelessness, working to identify and map promising practice and opportunities for knowledge sharing.
• Synthesise knowledge, skills and expertise from relevant fields (e.g. homelessness/housing, local government, public services transformation, service design) to generate insights and provide credible and impactful analysis and advice.
• Draw on a broad toolkit of approaches (project management; user design; behavioural insights; public service transformation; interpersonal coaching) both from your own skills and our multidisciplinary team and expert partners and associates.

In addition to this, you will act as a leader within the Implementation Team on work relating to policy analysis and public affairs. This will include:

• Working closely with our Public Affairs Lead and Evidence colleagues to develop evidence based policy positions and recommendations, feeding perspectives, insight and challenge from your knowledge of implementation and current practice of homelessness.
• Work closely with Evidence colleagues to help design and deliver analytical projects (e.g. value for money) requiring close interaction between evidence-generation activities and sector stakeholders. You will help bring real-world perspectives to projects, identify and build relationships with stakeholders (e.g. partner local authorities), and help scope, design and deliver analysis and interpretation of findings, drawing on your knowledge of homelessness practice and policy.
• Bringing specialism in UK housing policy and practice environment and to lead in driving forward the Centre’s profile and nurture key relationships with local areas.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND BEHAVIOURS

• Outstanding communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills, including strong capacity to manage and coordinate simultaneous customer relationships and projects, and drive projects forwards to achieve tangible results;
• Experience in client management and/or business transformation work such as consultancy, business development, strategy development
• Experience working with local government and/or previous involvement the homelessness sector or related field, ideally with deep knowledge and relationships in the Scottish homelessness sector, or elsewhere in the UK
• Understanding of homelessness policy and practice across the UK.
• Enthusiasm for developing and expanding an innovative program within a young and ambitious nonprofit;
• Collaborative and flexible work style;
• High proficiency in project management software, remote engagement tools, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite.

Nice to have

• Track record in helping organisations use evidence and data to improve the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of their services or interventions;
• Experience in implementation science, service design, impact evaluation methodologies, data analysis, and/or behavioural insights.

You will be able to demonstrate the following

• The capacity to build and nurture good relationships with diverse stakeholders and deliver tangible results.
• Ability to analyse and synthesise complex information, generate and present recommendations, and support their implementation.
• Ability to communicate confidently with a variety of audiences and in a range of media.
• Willingness to try new things in a considered and structured way and learning from experiences to improve processes.
• Interest in learning from other disciplines and curiosity to learn from a spectrum of perspectives.
• A commitment to both the aims and values of the Centre.

Are you experienced Health & Social care professional who’s on the lookout for a fresh new challenge? We could have just the role you are looking for!

We have a brand new and exciting opportunity to join Cornerstone as our new Head of Business Development on a full-time, permanent basis.

Reporting to our Director of Delivery, you will be responsible for strategically growing Cornerstone's income in line with our charitable aims, values and strategic direction.

Location

This role can be based in any of our main offices (Aberdeen, Dundee or Glasgow), or part of our hybrid working model. If opting for hybrid, we would need you to live within a reasonable commute of Aberdeen, Dundee or Glasgow. There will be occasions that we'll need you to travel to other Cornerstone branch locations (travel expenses would be reimbursed as set out in Cornerstone’s expense policy with travel reimbursed by HMRC legislation).

The Role

As part of our wider leadership team, you'll provide expertise and support to our Branch Leaders to ensure the development and delivery of measurable business growth targets.

You’ll take the lead on developing relationships with commissioners and partners ensuring that we have a solid understanding of the long-term strategic landscape in social care and that we develop practice to meet the emerging needs of people with learning disabilities, autism and complex care needs.

You will oversee our:

• Contracts & Commissioning Team - ensuring that we meet our contractual obligations and tender effectively for new and existing contracts
• Practice Development Team - ensuring that we continually develop our practice (including our Positive Behaviour Support approach) to provide expert care and support that meets current and future demand.

About You

What we'll need you to bring: -

• Significant operational leadership experience within the social care sector
• Experience of successfully developing new business opportunities within publicly commissioned services
• An in-depth knowledge of Scottish social care commissioning policies and practices
• A solid understanding of business development, marketing, bids and tenders
• Proven networking and relationship building experience within a senior role
• Strategic and future orientated thinking
• Proven ability of setting long-term goals and turning them into actionable plans
• The ability to work cross-functionally
• Strong problem-solving, analysis, situational judgement and decision-making skills

About Us

Cornerstone is one of Scotland's largest charities with over 40 years' experience providing great care and support for adults and children with various support needs across Scotland.

We are always flexible and responsive in meeting the ever-changing needs of the people we support and work closely with individuals and families to agree what sort of support will work best for them.

Our strategic aims

• To become an expert provider of services to people with learning disabilities, autism and complex care needs
• To be the best employer in social care in Scotland
• To achieve stability and sustainability which supports future developments.

Are you passionate about driving positive change and enhancing customer experiences? Do you have a knack for delivering positive change and leading impactful projects? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dynamic team at Blackwood as our Business Improvement Manager!

At Blackwood, we are committed to delivering exceptional services and improving the lives of our customers. We believe in continuous improvement to meet the evolving needs of our community. As our Business Improvement Manager, you will play a pivotal role in our journey towards excellence, using your skills and expertise to shape our future.

As our Business Improvement Manager, you will lead on elements of our assurance work, providing business-critical quality information that supports the delivery of our strategic objectives. You will lead a comprehensive programme of improvement activities, utilising insights from performance data, customer feedback, internal audit and risk management to drive efficiency, compliance, and enhance the customer experience.

You will collaborate closely with various departments, engaging and influencing stakeholders to understand business challenges and translate them into actionable, results-focused improvements. Your ability to lead on improvement methodologies, analyse business processes, and understand customer journeys will be key in making meaningful changes that benefit both our customers and our organization.

We are looking for someone with a strong background in project management, improvement methodologies and experience of supporting business change, ideally with experience in a regulated industry like housing, care or local authority. You should have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, a proven track record of implementing cultural change, and the ability to manage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

If you are a proactive and critical thinking professional with a commitment to continuous improvement and a passion for enhancing customer experiences, we would love to hear from you!

Our Employee Benefits package

Our people are our greatest assets, and we are in awe of the fantastic work our teams provide to our customers. As a result, we provide:

• Fully paid induction and personal development opportunities
• Company sick pay scheme on completion of probationary period
• 34 days’ holiday per annum, pro rata for part-time hours
• Company pension scheme and Death in Service Benefit
• Flexible working and family-friendly policy and procedures
• Access to employee wellbeing support networks such as a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, Mental Health First Aiders, Wellbeing Hub and employee engagement forum

Foundation Scotland puts people at the heart of its work. We rely on the expertise, trust and experience we’ve gained in the last 25 years working with communities, philanthropists and companies all over Scotland.

Our people are passionate experts in bringing lasting, positive change to Scotland’s communities. We take great pride in supporting local projects by taking a personal approach to every meeting and decision. We’re in a unique position to fully understand communities’ needs and fund solutions that will make a difference.

Our work is nationwide. We’re working with different industries, funding various projects from renewables to digital, through to arts and heritage. Our people are always challenged and have an opportunity to learn and grow. In short - no two days are the same. Ultimately, our work is highly rewarding, and the best part is seeing the real impact we can make within Scottish communities. If you share our passion for shaping Scotland’s communities' future, think about joining our team.

Background

Throughout 2023 a wide network of grassroots community organisations, local campaigners, funders, local authority leaders, and facilitators came together around a vision for a new long-term community fund for Edinburgh. After a period of co-design, learning and fundraising the Regenerative Futures Fund is now entering its operational phase.

Role Overview

Foundation Scotland is excited to invite applications for the role of Co-Head of the Regenerative Futures Fund. This innovative, ten-year fund aims to tackle the root causes of poverty and racism while contributing to a just green transition in Edinburgh. We are now recruiting a new Co-Head to work alongside the current Head. The Co-Head roles will collaboratively shape the direction of the fund, with each Co-Head focusing on distinct but complementary areas.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive leader, for the role of Co-Head. This person will lead participation, evaluation, learning, and communications. The Co-Heads will work closely together, and while each has distinct areas of focus, responsibilities will be shaped collaboratively based on their skills and interests.

We are looking for someone with a passion for social justice, particularly at the intersection of poverty, racism, and environmental challenges. We encourage candidates from diverse and nontraditional career paths, including those who have navigated these systemic barriers.