Top job! Director of Contextual Formation, Scottish Episcopal Institute
- Full time
- £37,721 – £50,155
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 6th January 2025
The Scottish Episcopal Institute (SEI) seeks to appoint a Director of Contextual Formation. The Director of Contextual Formation oversees all elements of SEI’s dispersed, part-residential, formation-led placements and contextual training in Initial Ministerial Education (IME); teaches on all levels from certificate to master’s qualifications in the areas of ministry, missiology and pastoral/practical theology, including supervising and marking dissertations. In addition to IME, SEI provides a range of training and support for lay and ordained members of the Scottish Episcopal Church to which the Director of Contextual Formation contributes. The post is based in Edinburgh with some flexibility for home working from another location in Scotland.
Candidates applying for the post will have:
• Episcopal/Anglican holy orders;
• Demonstrable ability in theological education, curate training, knowledge of current ecclesiological trends and an entrepreneurial spirit in the Episcopal/Anglican tradition;
• Postgraduate qualification in ministry, missiology, pastoral/practical theology or a closely related field (at least to master’s level);
• Passion for theological and vocational training that equips students to foster vibrant church life through evangelism and discipleship;
• The candidate will have drive and enthusiasm, be able to work on their own initiative and possess an understanding of the missiological and theological issues of the twenty-first century in Scotland.
Top job! Income Generation and Partnerships Manager
- Full time
- £45,000
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 25th November 2024
Are you committed to supporting and improving opportunities to those who have experienced or are at risk of entering the justice system? Apex Scotland is embarking on an exciting new chapter developing our strategic priorities that include a renewed focus on fundraising, marketing and communications to enhance the support we offer those we care for and support.
We are seeking a highly motivated experienced fundraising and partnerships specialist to join our team. This new post will take responsibility for working directly with our services to manage and deliver contracts, streamline income and secure grants from this critical source.
This role is pivotal to supporting the organisation’s purpose to make a significant impact on the lives of people who have experience of the justice system or at risk of entering it. You will maximise income generation to deliver brilliant services that are aligned to our strategic ambitions and that create a positive impact on our ability to deliver for the long term.
You will be an excellent communicator, creative, collaborative, proactive, self-motivated and innovative together with understanding and appreciating the impact trauma has on the lives of those we care for and support.
You will be able to build productive and respectful working relationships with the Leadership and Service Delivery teams, to drive forward income generation. You will have a proven track record of managing procurement, tendering and managing contracts.
This role is based in our head office in Edinburgh with hybrid working offered.
Apex Scotland offers the following benefits:
- 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with 5 years’ service.
- 14 public holidays per year plus closure between Christmas and New Year
- Enhanced employer pension contributions
- Access to Perkbox
About ACOSVO
Established in 2000, ACOSVO is a growing membership organisation of 750+ voluntary sector Chief Executives, Senior Leaders and Chairs across Scotland. Our vision is that voluntary sector leadership in Scotland is influential, resilient, and trusted.
ACOSVO holds a unique position being the only organisation of its kind in Scotland with its members comprising of the key decision and change makers in the sector.
By offering a wide range of services, networks, personal and professional development opportunities, and relevant member benefits we’re here for voluntary sector leaders at every stage of their leadership journey.
Through engagement with members and partners ACOSVO has created a new Strategy for 2024-2029 with a new vision, aims, objectives and importantly a new suite of values that will underpin delivery. It is ambitious and we have created a new Head of Operations position to play a critical role in supporting the organisation to achieve the outcomes identified in the Strategy.
We are dynamic and committed to strive every day to do better for our membership. We do this by supporting and challenging each other, engaging with our members, and prioritising learning. We have a culture that enables us to deliver at our best and our values are very important to us.
Further information about ACOSVO and our new Strategy can be found at acosvo.org.uk
About the Role
ACOSVO is a small team with big aspirations and it is a very exciting time to join as a member of our Senior Leadership team. As Head of Operations you will be responsible for the overall success of our operations including planning and processes, finance and resource management, and organisational reporting. You will be responsible for HR, digital, driving membership growth and delivering high levels of efficiency and member satisfaction. As part of the Senior Leadership team you will act as an ambassador for ACOSVO, explore new ways to develop our activities, generate income, and provide line management that maximises peoples potential.
This is a permanent position, working 35 hours per week.
Additional benefits include 25 days annual leave plus 11 public holidays, pension scheme (employer contribution of up to 6%), and death in service at 1 x salary.
The working location for this role is hybrid working from home or our workspace at Greyfriars Charteris Centre, 138 – 140 Pleasance, Edinburgh, EH8 9RR. There will be a requirement to work at other locations in Scotland and these times will be arranged in advance.
We are happy to talk about flexible working such as location and when the hours are worked within our core hours of 8am-6pm Monday to Friday.
Please note that this role is not suitable as a job share.
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Position within Structure: Senior Leadership Team
Travel Requirements: Throughout Scotland with occasional UK Travel
Top job! Operation Manager - Big Noise Douglas, Dundee
- Full time
- £41,934 – £45,865
- On site: Dundee
- Closing 22nd November 2024
Sistema Scotland’s vision is to improve lives and strengthen communities. Working with children, young people and their families, we focus on early intervention and stimulating generational social change. By playing music together in ensembles and orchestras, we aim to grow confidence, respect, teamwork and aspiration in the children, young people and communities we work with.
We deliver our work through six Big Noise programmes: in Raploch & Fallin in Stirling, Govanhill in Glasgow, Torry in Aberdeen, Douglas in Dundee and Wester Hailes in Edinburgh.
You will support the Head of Centre, and as part of the Big Noise Douglas Senior Team, to ensure high quality procedures, processes and operational functions are embedded to maximise the success of the programme. You will also provide leadership and support for the Big Noise Douglas Administration and Support Worker teams, to enable them to deliver the best outcomes for the children, young people and community members in the programme.
A skilled project manager, you will have experience of working with communities and volunteers, and excellent communication skills with children and adults. With a high level of IT skills, you will also have experience and success in taking on leadership roles and responsibilities, along with the belief in the benefits that a social programme such as Big Noise / Sistema Scotland can have.
This post is offered on a full time permanent basis, working 5 days (35 hours) per week, Monday to Friday.
Top job! Head of Fundraising
- Full time
- £60,000 – £70,000
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 1st December 2024
The Head of Fundraising is an exciting new role developed for the Society to increase fundraising and develop additional income streams to enhance the sustainability of the Society. They will help deliver the Transformation Plan, an exciting new project for Scotland’s oldest learned antiquarian Society to help deliver the Society’s vision: “Scotland’s past is for everyone to research, share, enjoy and protect, home and abroad”.
The Transformation Plan includes the acquisition and redevelopment of a B-listed building in central Edinburgh to co-create the most inclusive, low-carbon and heritage-rich space to work, visit and participate. This will become a heritage hub for Scotland’s past, helping to bring heritage alive for a wide range of public audiences. This role will provide the necessary vision, leadership, and fundraising skills which will enable the Society to achieve its fundraising targets and enhance its development program.
They will be an effective fundraiser and key contact for grant giving organisations, personal donations and legacies. They will report directly to the Director sharing collective responsibility to deliver the Society’s strategy and vision.
Initially on a 2.5-year fixed term contract, with the possibility of extension subject to funding, the post will work as part of the senior management team and liaise directly with staff, Councillors (trustees), members (known as Fellows) and other organisations and individuals to ensure the successful delivery of their responsibilities.
The post will have the following immediate priorities:
- Helping develop and submit a major stage one Development Phase National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) grant application in collaboration with the Director and others, creating an engaging and successful proposal and case for support (part of an overall c£6m Transformation Plan project)
- Development and delivery of a major fundraising campaign based on personal giving, grant applications and other fundraising activities
- Working with staff and Councillors to develop the required transformation of the Society to deliver maximum public benefit in line with the Society’s vision and mission
- Line managing staff as required
Main Responsibilities
Strategy and planning
- Development and delivery of a fundraising campaign (including grant funding, individual and organisational donations, and other fundraising activities) for a c£6m project, setting targets in collaboration with the Director and meeting them, creating engaging and successful proposals and cases for support
- Lead the annual fundraising planning process to produce effective strategies to achieve income targets across a range of revenue streams
- In cooperation with the Director, lead the development of a long-term fundraising strategy to achieve agreed long term Society goals and vision
- Identify new potential income streams and produce strategies to access these funds
Fundraising
- Build and manage an effective fundraising team (across the Society staff and volunteers as required) that delivers fundraising income meeting set targets
- Oversee the management of a grant and trust income programme, supporting staff as necessary and ensuring production of effective, high-quality proposals and reports
- Oversee the management of an individual giving programme, supporting staff as necessary and ensuring production of effective, high-quality donor development and reports
- Lead on development of new funding streams
- Develop and maintain effective supporter journeys for the development of relationships and retention
Senior Management
The Head of Fundraising is a member of the Society’s Senior Management Team (SMT) and as such the post-holder will be expected to play a proactive role in the management of the Society including:
- Organisational strategic planning and development
- Income and expenditure budget planning and management
- Advising members of SMT on the availability of funds and the viability of obtaining funds to support initiatives
- Contribute to leadership decisions on all aspects of policy, development and organisation
- Playing a significant role in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of Society strategy and action plans
- To participate as an active member of the SMT, attending meetings and producing reports as required
- Attending Finance, Audit and Risk Committee meetings to report and give advice on fundraising matters
- Attending and participating in Council (trustee meetings) and producing reports as required
- Contribute to establishing and delivering on the core values of the Society
- Attend and participate in relevant events
RCGP Scotland Executive Administrator
- Full time
- £29,950
- Hybrid: Edinburgh (Hybrid working – minimum 2 days per week in the office)
- Closing 8th December 2024
The Royal College of General Practitioners is the largest membership organisation solely for GPs in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1952, it has over 54,000 members who are committed to improving patient care for the 1 million that visit their family doctor every day.
We are recruiting an organised and professional Executive Administrator to provide comprehensive and effective administration support to the Officers of RCGP Scotland.
We are looking for someone with exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail and a can-do attitude. You will have previous experience of providing high level and complex administrative support as well as executive diary management and travel booking. You will also have experience of working in a busy office environment to tight deadlines. This is a fast-paced role with regular competing demands, so the ability to manage your time effectively and prioritise your workload is essential.
The role will work closely with the Head of RCGP Scotland and the Policy & Public Affairs Manager to support the work of the Chair and Deputy Chair of RCGP Scotland. You will be the first point of contact for all queries relating to RCGP Scotland Officers and will ensure that incoming correspondence is addressed promptly, decisions are progressed and are actioned appropriately in a timely manner. You will arrange internal and external meetings, book catering, travel and accommodation as required and accompany the Officers to meetings, taking minutes as required.
This role will involve hybrid working with a minimum of two working days in the Edinburgh office in the city centre. We offer flexible working hours Monday to Friday.
If you’re enthusiastic, driven, and want a role where you can really make a difference to the organisation and your own career, we want to hear from you. You will be joining a vibrant and supportive team, and the College offers excellent terms and conditions.
Please download the Candidate Pack with the Job Description for the full list of responsibilities, as well as the knowledge, skills and experience required for the role.
Learning & Development - Training Officer
- Full time
- £26,724 – £30,072
- Hybrid: Glasgow
- Closing 18th December 2024
About us
At Sense Scotland we deliver vital support that makes a real positive impact to vulnerable individuals, and we value the work each staff member provides to ensure key goals are supported for those we care for. Our vision is for the people we support to live meaningful independent lives in a world that supports them to achieve their own ambitions. We do this by committing to our core values in practice and align this to all we do. We want our colleagues to feel valued and recognised for the life-changing work that they deliver. By joining our team, you'll not only help us achieve the delivery of high-quality care and support, but you’ll also be a key player with supporting and maintaining a developing, high performing and valued workforce.
About the team
The learning and development team is dedicated to providing a high-quality and innovative blended learning programme for all staff. It is their primary goal to ensure that, through the Sense Scotland L&D framework, they continually develop and maintain highly skilled staff who can meet the needs of the people we support. The team develop and oversee the training and development across all areas of the organisation, from face-to-face and virtual delivery as well as eLearning modules and ongoing development through focused, service-specific support.
The team continually develop learning and development initiatives based on ongoing need. They are committed to exploring using digital methods to deliver training while improving digital literacy. By keeping abreast of changing healthcare and communication training strategies, as well as the rapidly evolving digital landscape which promises to revolutionise learning, Sense Scotland maintains a pioneering approach to learning and development and we want you to be apart of that.
About you
Are you already a trainer within Health & Social Care, or a nurse or Senior Care Worker looking to develop into the role of a trainer? If so, we are looking to recruit a trainer to join our skilled Learning and development team.
The main focus of the role is to deliver health and social care courses to staff across our services, which are all over Scotland. This role can be based at either our Glasgow, Dundee, or Kirkcaldy office, with travel required across Scotland and the option to work from home.
You will be working in partnership with experienced training colleagues and operational managers and be responsible for delivering high quality and engaging training face to face and occasionally via Microsoft Teams. In addition to delivering training, you will also be assessing competence and coaching new and existing colleagues, and be expected to help nurture and form long-term relationships with new and existing staff, supporting their continuing professional development and training. You should be able to adapt your communication and training style depending on the trainees and naturally build rapport with new people.
Some of the topics you would be required to deliver training in (but not limited to):
- Organisational induction
- Safeguarding
- Epilepsy and rescue medication
- Moving and assisting
- First Aid
- Administration of medication
Expected qualifications and experience
- Minimum SCQF 7 qualification in a care related subject or a qualification that would allow registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
- Experience in training delivering within a health or social care setting
- A minimum of 1 years’ experience within a setting that would develop a detailed knowledge of current issues affecting health and social care.
- Be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of current training and qualification requirements in relation to SSSC registration, organisational policy and procedures, National Health and Social Care Standards and the SSSC Codes of Practice.
- Extremely confident and have a good grasp of IT applications such as Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Teams.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral are required, as well as excellent organisational skills and to be able to work on your own initiative.
- Be passionate and caring about what you do.
- Be able and willing to work flexibly in terms of locations across Scotland and times of day to accommodate staff shift
- patterns and service needs – including overnight stays and unsocial hours (evenings and weekends).
- You must have a full UK driving licence and the use of a car (business mileage is reimbursed), as travel will be frequent and include travel to services all over Scotland.
What would make you stand out?
- Hold or be working towards a learning and development qualification.
- Be qualified to support at least one of the core courses (Epilepsy, Moving and Assisting, First Aid) and be prepared to undertake additional training for trainers’ courses as required.
Working for us
We offer a rewarding role with the opportunity to develop your skills and future career in an enriching environment, some of these include:
- Retention payment of £500 – we reward our people
- 100’s of discount options to use at high street stores, events, cinemas, restaurants and more!
- Earn £250 by referring a friend
- Training and development – opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge via our e-learning packages and so much more
- Generous annual leave entitlement – 24 days annual leave plus 12 Public Holidays which increases with length of service
- Pension scheme to help you save for the future
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers practical, impartial support on issues impacting your life
- Cycle to Work scheme and HSF Health Plan, your health and wellbeing is important to us.
Our full list of benefits can be found here.
Please note that Terms and Conditions and/or qualifying criteria apply to the benefits listed above.
Finance and Governance Assistant
- Part time
- £26,000 pro-rata
- Hybrid: on agreement including home working and from Greyfriars Charteris Centre, 138-140 Pleasance, EDINBURGH
- Closing 4th December 2024
About ACOSVO
Established in 2000, ACOSVO is a growing membership organisation of 750+ voluntary sector Chief Executives, Senior Leaders and Chairs across Scotland. Our vision is that voluntary sector leadership in Scotland is influential, resilient, and trusted.
ACOSVO holds a unique position being the only organisation of its kind in Scotland with its members comprising of the key decision and change makers in the sector.
By offering a wide range of services, networks, personal and professional development opportunities, and relevant member benefits we’re here for voluntary sector leaders at every stage of their leadership journey.
Through engagement with members and partners ACOSVO has created a new Strategy for 2024-2029 with a new vision, aims, objectives and importantly a new suite of values that will underpin delivery.
We are dynamic and committed to strive every day to do better for our membership. We do this by supporting and challenging each other, engaging with our members, and prioritising learning. We have a culture that enables us to deliver at our best and our values are very important to us.
Further information about ACOSVO and our new Strategy can be found at acosvo.org.uk
About the Role
ACOSVO is a small team with big aspirations and it is a very exciting time to join our team. As Finance and Governance Assistant you will be responsible for supporting the effective management of the organisations finances including banking, invoicing, reconciliation and supporting the preparation of annual accounts. You will be responsible for undertaking administration to support our governance including Board minutes as well as membership and HR administration. As Finance and Governance Assistant you will have finance administration experience, be highly organised an have experience of using finance software.
This is a permanent position, working 18 hours per week.
Additional benefits include 25 days annual leave plus 11 public holidays pro rata, pension scheme (employer contribution of up to 6%), and death in service at 1 x salary.
The working location for this role is hybrid working from home or our workspace at Greyfriars Charteris Centre, 138 – 140 Pleasance, Edinburgh, EH8 9RR. There will be a requirement to work at other locations in Scotland and these times will be arranged in advance.
We are happy to talk about flexible working such as location and when the hours are worked over Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between our core hours of 8am and 6pm.
Please note that this role is not suitable as a job share.
Reports to: Finance Manager
Position within Structure: Team Member
Travel Requirements: Occasionally throughout Scotland, rarely UK travel
Safeguarding Administrator – Presbytery of Perth
- Part time
- £24,780 – £27,300 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Perth
- Closing 30th November 2024
We are looking for someone with excellent administrative experience to support the implementa-tion of a robust system of safeguarding training throughout the Presbytery and to help ensure a Safe Church for all.
With your experience in developing and implementing processes and procedures, you will be able to work on your own initiative, use your problem-solving skills and work collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers.
The role is 10 hours per week which can be worked flexibly with some evening and weekend work required.
Exciting opportunity to join our Board and contribute to ensuring that Edinburgh is an inspirational and empowering place to live, work, study or visit – no matter who you are.
We are looking for new Board trustees with drive and enthusiasm who are:
• Passionate about Edinburgh and the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Interested in how we connect and engage all people in our heritage
• Skilled and experienced in one or more of the following: conservation and maintenance of the built environment, legal, finance, HR, events and fundraising
Our purpose is to pro-actively protect and champion Edinburgh’s World Heritage Site for current and future generations through the conservation of historic buildings, delivering improvements to the public realm, developing our new climate emergency programme and engaging people directly with the rich heritage of the city.
As a trustee you will be responsible for the strategic direction of the organisation and stewardship of public and charitably-given funds, supporting and adding value to the work of its professional team in conservation, engagement and capacity building.
We wish to attract people from a broad range of backgrounds, demographics and cultures to steer and inform our work. We are aiming for inclusivity, richness of experience and diversity on our Board and in our workforce, to ensure that Edinburgh World Heritage reflects the diversity of the world we live and work in. We particularly welcome applications from young people or those interested in applying for their first trusteeship. Appropriate support, including induction and training, will be given.
Board meetings occur four times a year and there is an annual away day for trustees and staff to discuss current issues. Board trustees are also expected to play a role in at least one the organisation’s committees or groups.