Equalities:

CNPA is an inclusive organisation and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity, relationship status, disability, age and social class. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, disabled and LGBTQ+ communities, as they are under-represented in the environment sector.

We are Disability Confident committed employer, if you are an applicant with disabilities who meets the essential requirements of the post, we will interview you. In all circumstances CNPA appoints on merit-based evidence the applicant supplies in meeting the essential criteria for the post.

About Us:

The Cairngorms National Park (CNP) is the largest national park in the UK, covering 4500km2. It is also a place of sheer abundance, having more high mountain ground than anywhere else in the UK, the largest Caledonian forest, some of Scotland’s purest rivers and finest livestock rearing farmland. It is home to 25 percent of the UK’s rare and endangered species. It is a truly unique place to work, with our dedicated and passionate Communications team who are committed to providing the highest quality information experience for our varied audiences, every day. Furthermore, there is access to some of the most beautiful countryside straight from our Headquarters office door.

The Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) was recognised as one of Scotland's top 10 flexible employers and listed in the UK’s Top 100 best not for profit companies to work for; we’re dedicated to both this fantastic landscape and our employees.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Digital Projects Coordinator to join the CNPA to develop and maintain a family of Cairngorms National Park and Park Authority websites, including the redevelopment of cairngorms.co.uk.

The Role:

As the Digital Projects Coordinator you will be responsible for developing and maintaining a family of Cairngorms National Park and Park Authority websites, including the redevelopment of cairngorms.co.uk. Meaning that you will help to ensure the smooth organisational communications operation of the CNPA.

You will coordinate the design, delivery, testing and evaluation of a suite of digital platforms that meet the needs of the organisation and our target audiences, and ensure the Park Authority leads the way in adopting and sharing best practice in areas such as web accessibility, search engine optimisation and user experience. This means you will understand our audiences varied needs and have opportunities to develop great working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.

So, if you are keen to be our Digital Projects Coordinator and you can display the skills and experience listed here, this is the role you’ve been waiting for.

CNPA Benefits:

• Civil service pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service, plus Public Holidays
• Professional development
• Flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme
• Use of pool cars

About You:

To be considered as our Digital Projects Coordinator, you’ll need:

• Knowledge and experience of website and app design, including the use of PHP, HTML and Javascript, as well as database development
• Knowledge and experience of building, configuring, maintaining, analysing and optimising websites
• Understanding of the principles of user experience design and testing, and experience of their application
• Able to monitor industry trends, technologies and standards and be able to research, recommend and apply new technologies as they emerge
• A thorough knowledge of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) techniques, and of Google tools including Adwords, Analytics and Google Display Network
• Demonstrable project management skills, including budget management
• Good communication skills, both presentation and written
• Self-motivated, adaptable and enthusiastic (willing and able to take the initiative)
• Permission to work in the UK

A recognised qualification to degree standard or equivalent in website design / development, computer science, graphic design or equivalent; experience of running and evaluating online marketing campaigns and interest or experience in photography, videography and digital content creation would be beneficial to your application.

Venture Scotland offers an outdoor-based personal development programme which empowers young people aged 16-30, who face complex and difficult challenges in their lives and want help to change.

We focus on the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of our young people working with them to make lasting changes to their lives and helping them play a positive role in their communities.

We are seeking a Corporate Fundraiser (who identifies with our values of Trust, Respect, Diversity, Inclusion, Environment and Personal Development) to help support the fundraising team to expand and diversify our income streams to ensure our organisation is sustainable into the future.

In this exciting opportunity, you will work closely with the other members of the fundraising team and lead on managing corporate partnerships to increase income in this funding stream. You will research, approach and secure corporate partnerships and donations (in line with our values) and fulfil the corporate fundraising strategy. You will deliver engaging presentations about our work, build relationships with key individuals at corporates and increase awareness of our work to new audiences throughout Scotland whilst also generating more income. To be successful in the role, you will have experience in securing income within the voluntary sector (or another sector if you are able to demonstrate transferable skills).

Do you want to work in a supportive team of people who really care about the young people we are helping?

Do you want to work in an organisation who listens, values everyone views and cares about the health and wellbeing of their staff?

Do you understand the transformative effect of the outdoors?

Are you passionate about #ChangingYoungLives Outdoors?

We are seeking a creative, enthusiastic and practical individual to join our small team to deliver community gardening. A person with a keen interest in therapeutic gardening who likes to collaborate and work with other teams to deliver a special wellbeing environment for children, families and visitors to the Hospice.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with line manager, Head of service, Robin Hospice gardeners, and key stakeholders (Volunteering and Activities Teams, children and parents, children's/clinical service staff) to deliver a shared vision and programme of works for the development of the garden space.
• Work closely with the Activities Team to provide gardening activity opportunities.
• Ensure garden and outdoor areas are looking their best throughout the seasons
• Plan a programme of annual gardening and outdoor work
• Help recruit/ supervise a volunteer group of gardeners to maintain the garden and outdoor areas
• Identify, devise and delegate tasks suitable for volunteers, corporate volunteer groups to undertake in garden (Employee Supported Volunteers) relative to their needs and experience.

About You

Our gardener must:

• Be caring
• Have a passion and enthusiasm for working outdoors and education and an ability to share it with others
• Take pride in their work and be willing to work with others to ensure jobs are completed to the highest of standards.
• Have a person-centred approach, strong organisational and interpersonal skills to develop and maintain the garden, with volunteer help.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

• Qualification in horticulture or agriculture to SVQ Level 3 at SCQF Level 6 equivalent
• PA/PA6A National Certificate in herbicide, insecticide and spraying or equivalent
• Basic engineering and building maintenance skills
• Experience in gardening and grounds maintenance
• Experience in the use of technical and non-technical horticultural equipment and machinery

About CHAS

At CHAS, staff and volunteers work together as one team, focused on the common goal of reaching every family in Scotland who needs our support. We have a 3:1 ratio of volunteers to staff members in CHAS. All CHAS staff will at some point work with or alongside volunteers and will be expected to support volunteers.

Our ambition is to reach every family in Scotland who is living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is dying, and offer them our care and support to empower them to make the most of the short time they have together. As a Gardener, you will be instrumental in achieving this vision.

We’re looking for Festival Marketing Coordinator with a passion for diversity and inclusion to join our team. Could that be you?

Who are we?

Deaf Action is a deaf-led charity, supporting and celebrating deaf people. We were established in 1835 and work with deaf people across Scotland and the South of England. Our work is geared towards empowering all deaf people to achieve their potential and fully participate in society, with equality of rights, access and opportunity.

In August 2022, we launched the inaugural Edinburgh Deaf Festival, celebrating and showcasing deaf arts and culture, proving the arts can be accessible to all. It was a resounding success as we welcomed thousands of visitors. The festival made a splash on the BBC, STV and the Guardian – we’re hoping this year will be even better. Planning for the 2023 Edinburgh Deaf Festival is already underway, and we need a talented marketer to join the team.

You can find out more about us at deafaction.org or learn more about the festival at edinburghdeaffestival.com.

About you

We have an exciting opportunity for a creative and strategic thinker to join our team on a fixed term basis as Festival Marketing Coordinator. You will be someone with marketing, communications and social media experience who can help raise the profile of the Edinburgh Deaf Festival.

You should be competent in digital marketing, social media, communications, with working knowledge of WordPress, Canva and Microsoft Office packages. We're looking for someone with experience of executing marketing plans, and who has excellent project management skills. The ability to work proactively, prioritise work and meet deadlines is essential, as we’re a busy team.

Knowledge of British Sign Language is desired but not essential. Applications from people in the deaf community are welcomed.

The ideal candidates will be fully committed to our values, which can be found on our website.

The role

This role will lead on the delivery of the festival marketing plan. This role sits within the marketing team, so you’ll have the support of the Marketing Manager, and two Marketing Executives who work across all of Deaf Action’s services. Our marketing plan is integral to the success of the festival, and you’ll be responsible for promoting the festival to diverse audiences.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Leading on the delivery of festival marketing activities
• Support the production of the festival programme (digital and print)
• Managing the festival’s social media calendar and accounts, creating and scheduling posts
• Responding to comments, engaging in discussions and social listening on all platforms
• Keeping the Edinburgh Deaf Festival website up to date
• Working with external partners to promote accessible performances
• Developing marketing toolkits to support artists to promote their own shows
• Work with deaf artists and Festival Ambassador to promote the festival in the media
• Liaising with external agencies, including PR/Comms, designers, photographers and videographers
• Monitoring analytics to measure and improve digital marketing activities
• End of festival reporting

What’s on offer?

• Occupational pension scheme with employer contributions of 6%
• 32 days leave pro rata (inc bank holidays) pro rata for part time
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured
• In-house Mental Health First Aiders
• Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme and IT Voucher Scheme
• Ongoing support for learning and development through our PDR process

Sistema Scotland’s vision is to improve lives and strengthen communities. We deliver our work through the creation of Big Noise programmes within communities, and currently run five programmes in Raploch & Fallin in Stirling, Govanhill in Glasgow, Torry in Aberdeen, Douglas in Dundee and Wester Hailes in Edinburgh.

Due to an internal promotion an exciting opportunity within the Finance Team at Sistema Scotland has arisen. As part of the central team, the finance function supports each of the Big Noise programmes to ensure their continued growth and success, and that Sistema Scotland can deliver on its organisational strategy. This role is a key support for the finance function, helping ensure smooth processes in finance and administration. It’s a varied and rewarding position where attention to detail, numeracy, comfort with finance and other information systems and ensuring good administrative processes will be vital to success. The Finance Administrator needs to be approachable and patient, willing to spend time explaining the formalities of adhering to financial processes to non-financial staff and where necessary offering them assistance.

You will hold a relevant qualification at HNC or SVQ level 3 (or equivalent), with experience of working in an office administrative role. You will have demonstrable experience of using Microsoft Office (particularly MS Word and Excel) and email. Experience of database administration (inputting, manipulating and reporting on data) or equivalent IT functions and also developing and implementing administrative systems and procedures will be essential for this role. We are looking for someone with experience of working within a challenging and high-pressure environment, who can also liaise with stakeholders at all levels of seniority.

This is a permanent post, working 3.5 days/24.5 hours a week (exact pattern of work to be agreed with line manager).

Sistema Scotland’s vision is to improve lives and strengthen communities. We deliver our work through the creation of Big Noise programmes within communities, and currently run five programmes in Raploch & Fallin in Stirling, Govanhill in Glasgow, Torry in Aberdeen, Douglas in Dundee and Wester Hailes in Edinburgh.

Due to growth in our Big Noise programmes we are seeking a new Finance Officer to support the Finance function at Sistema Scotland. As part of the Finance team and working alongside a part-time Finance Officer, you will be jointly responsible for overseeing and maintaining the day-to-day financial operations of the charity, ensuring all aspects of financial management are delivered timely and accurately and compliant with relevant regulations. This role is varied and rewarding, requiring high levels of numeracy, accuracy and diplomacy. You will be expected to liaise with individuals at all levels across the organisation to educate and ensure the adherence to internal financial policies and procedures.

Part Qualified (AAT, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience, you will be working, or have worked at Finance Officer level, with experience of working with accounting software and designing financial reports and variance/exception analysis. You will have strong knowledge of key financial controls and experience of identifying and implementing improvements in systems, procedures and processes. In addition, you will have experience of supporting payroll processes. The role requires the use of Microsoft Word and Excel at an advanced level as well as the ability to thrive working within a challenging and high-pressure environment.

This is a permanent post, working 4 days/28 hours a week (exact pattern of work to be agreed with line manager).

We’re looking for an enthusiastic finance assistant to join our fun and friendly Central Services Team!

This is an exciting role that makes a big difference. You’ll work with the central services team to support the day to day finance administration including entering invoices and credits for our members and suppliers onto our account’s packages.

If you’re friendly and approachable, a real people person, have a great eye for detail, and really know your stuff on admin and customer support, we’d love to hear from you!