DVVA are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to ensure the smooth running of the organisation. You’ll manage our city centre offices, promoting our meeting facilities and maximising income from the building. You will also have a key role in ensuring the effective management of resources and will provide administrative leadership and support to the organisation and Board of Directors.
You’ll have a background and experience in administration and/or building management. You will be great at developing and maintaining effective relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders from external contractors and suppliers to colleagues within the organisation. Ideally you’ll be qualified to degree level and also have a qualification or experience in health and safety. You’ll be a creative, solution-focused and positive person with strong line management skills.
MsMissMrs is recruiting for a positive, super-organised and tech savvy administrator to join our operations team.
We are passionately a values-driven, living wage, fair work first bunch, so we offer flexible working to fit around mumming and caring responsibilities and encourage work-life balance.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a role in supporting our daily operations and finances and fostering a welcoming environment in our spaces for our community of women.
Our ideal candidate will have a background in office, facilities and financial administration and be able to handle administrative duties accurately and independently, including proficient and up-to-date knowledge of Microsoft packages and SAGE administration. You’ll be highly organised with excellent communication and numerical skills and able to balance a range of day-to-day priorities. You’ll take pride in our beautiful project spaces and take the lead in ensuring they are always clean, presentable and welcoming.
We are a small but mighty team who care passionately about addressing wellbeing inequalities and supporting and empowering women and girls to thrive. Our culture and values are of utmost importance to us as we strive to be collaborative, relational and non-judgemental in everything we do. As an integral part of our team, you will share and embody these values too.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
What you’ll be doing day-to day:
Finance
Facilities
General Admin
About MsMissMrs:
Since 2014, MsMissMrs has been supporting women to rebuild their lives after trauma, poverty and adversity and empowering young women and girls through early intervention programmes. As a community-based enterprise, MsMissMrs forges nurturing relationships with women and girls creating a supportive environment that promotes self-esteem and grows capabilities. We have 3 project spaces- our Wellbeing Hub in Maryhill, our community kitchen, Femfoods and our micromanufacturing space, Womanufacture, both in Possilpark. We also deliver early intervention training to teachers to support girls in secondary school with self esteem and wellbeing. All of our spaces and programmes have one key ingredient- a culture that enables our professional team, who bring a wealth of lived experience, wellbeing and community knowledge, to drive our mission forward.
Person Specification:
Essential outlook, skills and experience
Desirable skills and experience
*As a female only project, we are exempted under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
The Scottish Government and Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) are seeking a new independent Chair for the National Suicide Prevention Advisory Group (NSPAG) – someone who can be a visible, creative, inclusive and active leader for suicide prevention work in Scotland.
The Person
We are seeking a professional, from any field, who is dynamic and engaging, and who has the skills and passion to help us achieve our shared ambition of preventing suicide and supporting anyone affected by suicide.
The role of the Chair is to lead the Advisory Group, so it can fulfil its vital role in driving forward the Scottish Government and COSLA’s ambitious 10 year Suicide Prevention Strategy, Creating Hope Together, which is complemented by a 3 year action plan 2022-2025 and our current delivery plan.
Rose Fitzpatrick CBE QPM is the current Chair of the Advisory Group. Rose has provided exceptional leadership on suicide prevention in Scotland since 2018 and is stepping down having come to the end of her second term. You can read more about Rose’s experience as Chair here.
The Vision
The strategy is jointly owned by the Scottish Government and COSLA with the vision of reducing the number of suicide deaths in Scotland, whilst tackling the inequalities which contribute to suicide. Its aim is for any child, young person or adult who has thoughts of taking their own life, or are affected by suicide, to get the help they need and feel a sense of hope.
We recognise that to deliver on this bold strategy we need strong, collaborative partnerships across and beyond national and local government, into all parts of society. That will allow us to support communities to be safe, compassionate, inclusive, and free of stigma – which together will protect against the risk of suicide.
We place enormous value on lived and living experience guiding and shaping all our work, alongside practice, data and academic research.
The Advisory Group
The Group's role is to provide independent strategic guidance to Suicide Prevention Scotland (our delivery collective) and assess (and report) progress in delivering the 10 year strategy. Both functions are underpinned by impartiality and constructive challenge. Members are also asked to actively support our suicide prevention work in Scotland - by identifying opportunities and networking connections to deepen the reach and impact of our collective work.
The Group is highly collaborative and plays an influential role in this high profile, impactful and sensitive area. Membership of the Group reflects many of the sectors which are linked to, or affected by suicide - such as poverty, criminal justice, and health, as well as representing groups likely to be more affected by suicide, such as the care experienced community.
Members work together by creating a safe and supportive environment where they bring their expertise and insights, together with all available evidence, and through constructive, open and creative discussion, drive forward Scotland’s suicide prevention work. The Group’s first annual report of progress against the 10 year strategy has just been published.
The Group’s work is informed by continuous engagement, and gives equal weight to evidence by experience, practice, data and academic research. At all times members seek to work in a spirit of critical friendship towards all partners, organisations and communities who contribute to suicide prevention in Scotland. The Group aims to keep the wellbeing and recovery of those at risk of, and affected by, suicide at its heart. We are looking for an independent Chair whose values exemplify respect, empathy and kindness.
The Suicide Prevention Policy Team in the Scottish Government act as secretariat to the Group, and will provide support and induction for the new Chair.
Key priorities for the new Chair include:
Responsibilities and Competencies
The most important qualification for this job is having the right skills and values to lead the Advisory Group, so that it can make a positive impact on suicide prevention in Scotland.
We are keen to hear from leaders from all walks of life. You do not need to be a specialist in any particular field to apply, but you will be skilled in convening and leading groups of people.
You may, for example, have gained your skills through your profession or your experience of being active in your community in a voluntary capacity. Previous experience of suicide prevention is not necessary, but you should be passionate about using your skills, experience and values to advance the mission of the NSPAG.
Renumeration
The remuneration will be £300 per day, plus expenses. Please note that this is not a pensionable role.
Time Commitment
We expect that the time commitment will vary across the year but estimate that you should be able to dedicate 3 days per month, including an ability to attend meetings and events beyond the central belt of Scotland.
Location
The primary location will be St Andrews House, Regent Road, Edinburgh, EH1 3DG. As Chair, you will be able to work flexibly, but the role is likely to involve an element of travel.
Essential Criteria and Qualifications
You will need to be able to demonstrate how you have developed and deployed strong skill in three key areas:
1. Ability to be an ambassador for suicide prevention in Scotland, including:
2. Inclusive and strategic leadership skills, including:
3. Communication and engagement skills, including:
About East Lothian Foodbank
East Lothian Foodbank is at the forefront of the fight against poverty in East Lothian. We believe passionately that everyone should have the right to respect, dignity and self-determination, in a world without hunger and poverty; our advice services and campaigning activities are designed to help achieve these goals, sitting alongside our core role of providing emergency food & essentials to those who need them.
As an independent Scottish charity, we are also fortunate to be part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working towards combatting poverty and hunger across the UK.
About You
We are looking for someone to join our team, who has a similar passion for driving meaningful change in our community. As one of our key “faces” to the outside world, the role would be suited to someone with strong communication skills and relationship building skills, who is driven and well organised.
About the Role
The East Lothian Foodbank Service Co-ordinator is at the frontline of our crisis service. As the first point of contact for our service users and referral partners you must be a confident communicator who can work well managing multiple tasks in a busy environment. Duties will include processing requests for emergency food support received via phone, email and online.
You will be taking care of day-to-day contacts and building relationships with partners, service users and others with regards to our crisis service. You will be expected to handle service user and referral partner information in line with data handling policy and procedures, notifying the Foodbank Manager of specific requests or requirements.
As an emergency food service, you may be dealing with people who are often in distress so the ability to deal with people sensitively and with compassion is required. The core values of East Lothian Foodbank must always be observed and promoted to ensure we offer the best possible support.
The Service Co-ordinator must maintain good working relations, not only with our referral agents and partners, but also with our volunteers. The core values of East Lothian Foodbank must always be observed and promoted to ensure we offer the best possible support to those in food crisis.
In line with our Recruitment and Selection Policy this role will be subject to a criminal record check.
Since 1984 Granton Information Centre (GIC) have worked hard to improve the lives of individuals and families by providing free & impartial advice, advocacy and representation on matters relating to welfare rights, debt and housing. If you are passionate about alleviating poverty and supporting people and communities in Edinburgh, we want to hear from you!
Are you:
• Committed to making a meaningful difference for individuals and families
• Able to quickly learn complex rules and legislation on Debt, Housing, and Welfare Benefits
• Able to build trust with GIC clients in a formal setting
• Able to understand the challenges faced by our clients and how poverty and debt has impacted their lives.
In line with the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers, you will:
• Provide high quality and accurate advice on:
o debt/money issues
o income maximisation
o housing related advice including rent arrears, mortgage arrears and Private Rented Sector issues.
• Provide Court and/or Tribunal representation
• Provide advice within a range of settings from our offices, outreach venues and home visits
• Conduct interviews with clients either in person, on the telephone or virtually
• Facilitate better outcomes for people with the aim of improving their financial situation and their mental and physical health.
We offer the following:
· Ongoing training
· Annual leave: 28 days +1 additional day for every completed year of service (up to a maximum of 33 days) and 10 paid public holidays per year
· Enrolment to The People’s Pension Scheme
· Supportive work environment
· Opportunities to improve services and make a difference.
Four Square are recruiting for a Volunteer and Community Fundraising Officer to join our central operations team.
This role is central to creating a profile for the organisation in the local community. Through volunteering and local fundraising, you’ll support the profile and reputation of Four Square as homeless charity, a social enterprise and a key player in our community.
You will be highly motivated and approachable. As an ambassador for the organisation you’ll quickly establish trust with volunteers and local funders. You’ll tell our story and gather the stories of people we’ve helped.
Every day people with chest, heart and stroke conditions are leaving hospital scared and alone. You can be part of our mission to make sure that there is no life half lived in Scotland.
By joining Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as Policy and Campaigns Officer you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.
You will be part of Scotland’s leading charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions to live life to the full again. Our Community Healthcare support service is a supported self-management and community recovery model that aims to boost the health and wellbeing of the one in five people living with a chest, heart, stroke or Long Covid condition in Scotland.
We work in partnership with NHS Health boards across Scotland, helping provide better care for people who need it most.
The Policy and Campaigns officer supports our Policy and Campaigns manager and the Head of External Engagement to deliver government and parliamentary focused engagement work. You’ll advocate for access to our Community Healthcare Support Service and supported self management, support our Right to Rehab campaign, promote integrated NHS referrals and the role of third sector health organisations in the National Care Service, and work with partners across the public, private and third sectors to ensure there is No Life Half Lived in Scotland following the diagnosis of one of our conditions.
CHSS employees enjoy a variety of organisational benefits including: Company pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, company sick pay, employee welfare support and life assurance.
CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure check. CHSS is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service which is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. We therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.
As part of our ongoing recruitment, we are seeking to appoint a PROGRAMME COORDINATOR.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a local charity which is firmly embedded in the community. Based in Peebles, you will work closely with the Programme Manager to deliver our services supporting young people aged 10-14 years across Tweeddale. The role involves delivery of confidence-building activities with our young people, liaising with their families and schools, and the recruitment and support of our volunteer mentors.
You will require excellent people skills, be organised and self-motivated, and be able to engage with young people.
The Loaningdale School Company supports young people (up to 25 years), especially those in need, living in the Clydesdale area of South Lanarkshire. It provides grants to individuals and organisations from a fund set up in the 1990s following the closing of Loaningdale School. You can find out more about us by visiting our website loaningdale.org.uk
We are seeking someone to help us advance our mission to support young people to achieve their ambitions. The Development Officer will work with the Loaningdale Board to promote the work of the trust among young people and the wider community and to cultivate relationships with community groups, schools and other partner organisations.
For full information about the role, please refer to the job description below.
Are you excited by the thought of working for an organisation whose mission is to inspire changes in behaviour to improve our environment, the quality of people’s lives, their wellbeing and the places that they care for? If you answered yes, please read on……
Who we are
Keep Scotland Beautiful is your charity for Scotland’s environment.
Our vision is for a clean, green, sustainable Scotland. We are a practical organisation working with communities, schools, businesses, local and national government, public bodies and individuals to help combat climate change, tackle litter and waste, restore nature and biodiversity and improve the places we care for.
We support the ambitions of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
We offer a fantastic benefits package in return for your talent. These include but are not limited to a generous pension scheme; hybrid working; development opportunities; a 35-hour work week along with an annual free volunteer day to take your skills or interests to support others. We operate a hybrid working policy, which allows a balance between home/remote working and coming to our wonderful, new office Hub in Stirling.
What the role is
Reporting to the Campaigns and Social Innovation Manager, the Campaign Support Officer will support the development, administration, communications and delivery of a range of campaigns and projects with a specific focus on marine litter programmes and projects including our Upstream Battle Campaign.
Some travel may be required for this role.
What you’ll need to have
We are looking for enthusiastic and creative individuals with:
• Experience of campaign development and delivery;
Desirable skills include:
Does this sound like you?
If you feel you have the elements to be our Campaigns Support Officer, we would love to hear from you.