Responsibilities

• Process and manage constituent casework, acknowledging receipt of enquiries, gathering relevant information, and corresponding with government departments and agencies as required.
• Analyse patterns of enquiries and produce reports to inform ongoing work.
• Draft responses to constituents and ensure all cases are dealt with promptly, sensitively, confidentially, and in line with the MP's policies.
• Log and monitor all cases, ensuring that progress is tracked and actions are completed.
• Manage relationships with constituents, including handling sensitive cases with care and discretion.
• Ensure all records are kept confidentially and managed in accordance with data protection legislation.
• Follow up on social media queries and comments to provide timely responses.
• Assist with surgeries and other meetings, providing follow-up support as necessary.

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:

Finance

Tourism

Heritage/museums

Fundraising

Marketing and Comms

Number of meetings per year: 4 – 6

Daytime meetings

Closing Date:

Support and opportunities:

-Induction to Provan Hall Community Management Trust including meeting staff, tour of the building, briefing of previous reports etc.

- Training available via our industry memberships on Trustee responsibilities and governance.

Contact details: info@provanhall.org

Website: provanhall.org

Social media:

FB: @ProvanHallTrust

IG: @provan_hall

X: @ProvanHall

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

Organisational Profile

Mindroom is a charity that champions all forms of neurodiversity and supports all kinds of minds. Our mission is to be a leading centre for change in how we live, work and learn. We achieve this through support, education, advocacy, and research.

Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a new team member to play a vital role in developing and delivering our training programme. Working collaboratively with our partners, the Whole Family Well-being Fund programme aims to establish a comprehensive one-stop shop for neurodivergent children, young people, parents, caregivers, and professionals across Edinburgh. This role's primary focus will be developing training services that cater to the project's specific training needs.

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.

The Renfield Centre is looking to appoint a Clerk to its Board. The Board plays a distinctive and essential role in the continuing success and development of the Renfield Centre, a charitable company which lets meeting and performance space located in the City Centre. The Clerk’s job is to work with the Chair, and other Board Directors, dealing with the administrative matters for the Board, including maintaining the Board’s files. Central to the role is preparing for, taking notes at and producing minutes of meetings. The Centre is on the threshold of initiating significant developments which will increase its prominence and contribute to the improvement of this part of the City Centre, so it is an interesting time to be involved. The hours per week are variable. The successful candidate should be available at times during the day and the post also involves limited evening work. Good keyboard and IT skills and the ability to prepare agendas and produce accurate concise minutes are essential. Integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality are also essential. Prior experience in a similar role is desirable.

Join us as a Charity Trustee on our Board of Directors for Held in our Hearts – a charity with a big heart and big ambitions.

Are you passionate about supporting individuals and families who have experienced baby loss across Scotland, and do you have a background or expertise of fundraising and building sustainable giving relationships in a charity context?

Do you have the skills and experience to support the growth of our charity as we embark on our next stage of expansion? If so, we invite you to join our Board of Trustees and play a crucial role in shaping the future and building the resilience of our charity.

More about us

Held in our Hearts is a small but mighty and growing Scottish charity providing baby loss counselling and peer support to families. We have over 40 years’ experience of offering compassionate bereavement care to individuals and families and working closely with a range of partners including the NHS, Scottish Government and the third sector.

Our values of empathy, connection and love underpin all that we do and guide us as Board members, charity colleagues and volunteers as we continue to grow and expand our services and reach. With an innovative approach to early intervention, our fabulous Chief Executive and her team now provide support through our Hospital to Home service in four NHS Boards across Scotland.

Our charity vision is to ensure a minimum framework of bereavement care in Scotland, and we are therefore seeking a committed and experienced charity growth and fundraising colleague to join our Board of Trustees.

Role: Trustee/Board Director.

• Key Responsibilities:

- As a volunteer, support the Chair to provide strategic direction and oversight to the charity.

- Collectively ensure the charity operates within its charitable governance and accountabilities.

- As a Board member, regularly monitor financial performance and work collectively to ensure future financial health.

- Support the development of fundraising initiatives and community engagement, including corporate partnerships and events.

- Attend regular Board meetings every 6-8 weeks, and where possible participate in themed or focussed sub meetings or conversations as needed.

• What We’re Looking For:

- Passion for our vision, values and work. Whilst we are keen to consider applicants from a range of backgrounds, as this is a sensitive area of support, we would encourage interested parties to consider the context and nature of our work before applying. More information can be found on our website at heldinourhearts.org.uk

- We are particularly keen to recruit a skilled individual with experience in the following areas: fundraising through event planning, corporate giving, grant application & management, and marketing & stakeholder communications.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the desire and ability to work collaboratively on a Board and with members of the Held in our Hearts team.

- Ability to think strategically, to initiate and lead solutions and to be an ambassador for the work of the charity.

- Commitment to devoting time, expertise, networks and effort to the role.

Why Join Us?

- Make a significant impact on the work of this important charity providing compassionate bereavement care for individuals and families across Scotland.

- Build valuable experience supporting the work of this charity as we move to the next stage of our ambitious strategy.

- Work with a team of dedicated and inspiring colleagues in the charity and network with colleagues on the Board from a diverse range of backgrounds.

The role

SCVO are looking for two passionate and strategic individuals to join SCVO's Board of Trustees. This is a highly rewarding role, offering the chance to shape SCVO’s strategic direction and help shape the future of Scotland’s voluntary sector. You will contribute to high-level decision making, and support the leadership team, and safeguard SCVO’s long-term sustainability. Trustees will contribute to governance, compliance, and key organisational events, while ensuring adherence to legislation and robust financial controls. You will give strong strategic insight, an understanding of Scotland's voluntary sector, and a commitment to SCVO’s mission. This role requires a time commitment across quarterly meetings and key internal and external events such as The Scottish Charity Awards and The Gathering.

The person

The ideal candidates will have a strong belief in the value of the voluntary sector in Scotland and SCVO’s contribution to it. While previous experience as a trustee is beneficial, it’s not essential. Key qualities include strategic planning, performance monitoring, and effective team collaboration. Trustees should demonstrate good governance knowledge, sound judgement, and a values-driven approach. An understanding of the voluntary sector’s context in Scotland, coupled with the ability to challenge constructively and work collectively, is crucial to support SCVO’s mission and long-term vision.

For more information please visit aspenpeople.co.uk/SCVO

Audit Scotland delivers independent and robust audits of Scotland’s public sector, working on behalf of the Auditor General for Scotland and the Accounts Commission.

We are looking for a talented individual to join the Board of Audit Scotland. You will have excellent communication skills, the ability to challenge and influence decision making, recent audit experience and an understanding of the issues facing public bodies in Scotland.

The appointment is for a fixed term of three years, with the possibility of renewal.

Audit Scotland’s headquarters are at West Port Edinburgh.