About
Funeral Link is a charity (SC048691) based in Dundee, which provides confidential and independent advice to promote informed choice and with intent to reduce funeral poverty. Pioneered in 2018, Funeral Link helps bereaved individuals and families save money on the cost of a funeral as well as seeking to prevent related debt. Good relationships with funeral directors and celebrants enable Funeral Link to act like a broker on behalf of low-income families and individuals seeking to say a dignified final farewell to a loved one. Ongoing bereavement support is also provided, when required, after a funeral. Separately, Funeral Link is keen to encourage more open conversations about death, dying and bereavement. From March 2019 to the end of August 2023, Funeral Link has supported individuals and families with support on funeral costs which has produced a total saving of £226,742.
Development
After six years of operation, two of the longest-serving trustees – chairperson and secretary – intend to stand down in October 2024 following the forthcoming Funeral Link AGM. They do so having been instrumental in helping Funeral Link navigate through an early phase of strategic development, from a charity targeted exclusively toward citizens in Dundee to upscaling operations to other parts of Scotland, as prompted by demand. Consequently, Funeral Link has introduced three new members of staff in 2024 to facilitate this transition, supported by a strategic plan outlining development aspirations. This transition is overseen by trustees, who meet in person in Dundee city centre around every six weeks. The chairperson primarily convenes meetings and acts as line manager to the Service Manager and the secretary records minutes for each meeting as well as reporting on actions.
Governance
Much of Funeral Link’s progress is owed to this small, committed board of trustees. Currently, there are four serving members, including a chairperson, secretary and a treasurer, all of whom contribute from collective experience in academia, accounting and voluntary sector leadership. After six years of operation and following the standing down of both the founding chairperson and secretary later this year, Funeral Link is keen to recruit a new chairperson, a new secretary and potentially one or more additional trustees in September 2024. Applications will be welcome from those keen to make a difference in the lives of bereaved people on low or limited incomes and who will bring experience of strategic expansion and funding, third sector governance, employment law, human resources as well as anyone with lived experience of bereavement, including people who used Funeral Link.
We would like to hear from energetic professionals who are able to help the charity set, develop and deliver its strategy, transforming the lives of the individuals we work with. Cruse Scotland is a unique organisation – as we are Scotland's only open-to-all bereavement charity.
Our work offers bereaved people the vital support they so badly need when someone close dies. We have a proven record of providing personalised, quality support to bereaved adults and children across Scotland over the last 50 years. During 2023-24 we delivered over 5,000 counselling sessions across Scotland – all of which was this provided by a skilled volunteer workforce – supported by just 22 members of staff. Our telephone helpline is also delivered by another volunteer team who responded to 9324 calls across the year!
This is an exciting time for the charity, in 2022 we launched a new 5-year strategy with ambitious plans for growth and development and are looking to strengthen our Board of Directors in order that they can further guide our success. The role of the Board of Directors is crucial to the success of Cruse Scotland, providing good governance, guidance and leadership at the highest level of the charity. We are seeking people with relevant expertise, with the time and commitment to devote to this challenging role and who share our values as an organisation.
We are particularly interested in hearing from dynamic professionals who are looking for opportunities to broaden their own experience; improve their own career prospects and/or share their existing knowledge. We are particularly keen, but not exclusively, to hear from those with existing or previous careers in one of the following:
Cruse Scotland strives to create a fair and inclusive organisational culture. In our commitment towards Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, we particularly welcome applications from people with protected characteristics who are under-represented in our trustee membership.
It is an exciting time at Inclusion Scotland as we recently welcomed our new Chief Executive. We have created new positions so that we can better serve our membership and continue our work to influence policy and practice. We are delighted to have opportunities for new people to join us and want to meet candidates who share our values and commitment to Inclusion Scotland’s mission. Applications from disabled people are particularly welcome.
We are looking for two Membership and Communications Coordinators who will work to promote Inclusion Scotland, to develop and deliver improved communications, contributing to achieving the vision of disabled people being fully included throughout all Scottish society as equal citizens.
The role will involve working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to promote and raise awareness of the organisation’s policy and research, programmes and wider work among members and externally. They will work to grow and diversify the membership, ensuring a positive member experience for individuals and organisations.
Scottish Refugee Council is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people in need of refugee protection. We speak out on refugee and asylum issues and campaign for a fairer and more humane asylum system in the UK and for a better deal for people rebuilding their lives here.
We believe the media has an important role to play in helping to achieve this. We are seeking a Media Officer to make sure journalists have access to accurate information about refugee and asylum issues and to maintain a strong voice and presence in the media in support of people seeking protection in Scotland.
This is a busy and demanding role. We are looking for someone with a strong background in news, either press, broadcast or as a press officer working with news within a charity or other organisation.
Employee benefits package
Interview Dates: 21st to 23rd of August 2024 (TBC)
Expected start date: As soon as possible
Please note: This post will be subject to a Basic Disclosure check. Feedback can only be provided to applicants who reach the interview stage.
Scottish Refugee Council is working towards being an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community, irrespective of age; disability; gender reassignment; pregnancy and maternity; race; religion and belief; sex and sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status.
We are seeking a dynamic and creative Content & Marketing Assistant to join our team. This role is perfect for someone with strong social media skills, a flair for design, and a proactive approach to content creation. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing our online presence and effectively communicating our mission to a wider audience.
Key responsibilities include social media management, content creation, graphic design, campaign support, audience engagement and analytics monitoring. For more information and a full role description, please visit our website.
About Amma
Amma Birth Companions is a Glasgow charity that provides vital services to ensure women and birthing people from migrant backgrounds and other underserved groups are supported during pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood.
Our services include birth and postnatal companionship, peer support, and education. We also advocate for systemic changes aimed at tackling structural and health inequalities, informed by the lived experiences of the individuals we support.
Our Values:
The Marketing and Communications Manager will lead on the development and implementation of NYOS’s content marketing, communications, design and PR functions to enhance engagement with current and future stakeholders. Overseeing management of the organisation’s digital, social, print, and press output to effectively deliver promotional campaigns, implement our brand profile, and increase the awareness and reputation of the organisation to drive donations and engagement.
You will be a proactive storyteller, using new and traditional media to increase the awareness and reach of NYOS. To grow our membership, develop and diversify our audiences, strengthen the organisation’s reputation, and successfully spotlight our programmes and people. You can find out more about the role by downloading the full job description and person specification
PURPOSE OF JOB
To promote volunteering in Midlothian with the aim to highlight the benefits of volunteering, inspire and enable more people to volunteer, and recognise existing volunteers.
A full job description can be downloaded below.
Kingdom Abuse Survivors Project are seeking a Befriending Co-ordinator to assist in developing and co-ordinating all elements of volunteering including : advertising, recruitment, training, development and matching and supporting of befriending volunteers within the organisation.
Applicants will have at least 2 years’ experience of providing services to vulnerable client groups and have proven experience of all aspects of managing and retaining volunteers.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a high degree of self-motivation and have the ability to motivate others. They will also have a passion for improving the lives of women and men who have experienced childhood sexual abuse.
Must be able to work as part of a team.
Post will be based in Kirkcaldy and will involve travel across all areas of Fife.
Subject to PVG check.
About you
Do you want to use your skills to make a real difference to the myeloma community?
We’re looking for an experienced Patient Information Manager for an exciting new role. Excellent written communication, copy editing and proofing skills are essential for this post, and you will require to have previous experience in writing for a variety of different media channels. You will have the ability to convey complex medical information in accessible language and knowledge of the steps involved in producing information. You’ll have line management experience and the ability to review and give feedback on others’ work. Previous experience of working in cancer healthcare would be an advantage.
About the role
This is an exciting time to join Myeloma UK as we launch our new five-year strategy.
As Patient Information Manager you will have the opportunity to lead, develop and diversify the range and type of patient information we currently produce, working with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Managing the Patient Information Team, you will oversee the quality of all resources produced, ensuring compliance with recognised standards and internal brand requirements.
The Patient Information Manager will also be responsible for managing the information events team who hold digital and in person events for those affected by myeloma, working with the team to plan the programme for all events.
About us
Myeloma UK is the only UK charity focused on myeloma and its related conditions. We provide support and influence access to treatments, while researching a cure. Thanks to life-extending treatments and support, today many people affected by myeloma are able to live longer and to live well. Together, we support, so no one faces myeloma alone.
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 our employees a range of benefits including a pension salary exchange scheme, flexitime, flexible working from home with hub-based office working, health plan, employee assistance plan and holiday purchase scheme and we are committed to providing learning and development opportunities for all our employees.
For further information please go to myeloma.org.uk/library/patient-information-manager-permanent-full-time
At Scottish Bible Society we share the Bible.
Are you the right person to come and help us in that mission?
Thanks to the commitment and generosity of our supporters, the Scottish Bible Society (‘SBS’) is a charity that helps individuals and communities in over 200 countries and territories around the world to receive Bibles in a language they understand and in a format they can use. We are creative in supporting churches in Scotland to keep the Bible central and encourage meaningful engagement to deepen encounters with God.
We have an exciting opportunity in our Communications and National Ministries Teams for a Project Manager with experience working in a diverse and fast paced environment. This role is at the heart of the organisation, working across departments to ensure our projects and Bible resources are of the highest standard and delivered on time.
If you enjoy variety, thrive on administration, are detail orientated and have a ‘can-do, will-do’ attitude we’d like to hear from you!
This role requires the post holder to have knowledge and understanding of the church in Scotland who are our primary audience. As such there is an occupational requirement that the post holder is a practising Christian.