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
Top job! Charity Chief Executive Officer
- Full time
- £33,000
- On site: Glasgow
- Closing 29th November 2024
The Miscarriages of Justice Organisation is a charity, based in Glasgow and operating throughout Scotland. Since 2001 we have offered support and assistance to those who have suffered wrongful conviction.
We engage with service-users in prison, and post release. Our advocacy service assists in the pursuit of appeals against conviction. Our aftercare and reintegration service assists service-users and their families in dealing with the damaging and long-term consequences of wrongful incarceration. Our objective is to meet the whole needs of the miscarriage of justice victim, from wrongful conviction, through release, to compensation,
Key Responsibilities of the role:
- Providing leadership and overseeing the organisation’s administration and financial management.
- Developing the organisation’s long-term strategy, budget, and business plan.
- Driving organisational growth and sustainability while ensuring impactful service delivery.
- Taking ultimate responsibility for charitable activities, fundraising, and operations.
- Upholding the highest ethical standards and reflecting positively on the charity.
- Collaborating with the Board of Trustees, staff, volunteers, and stakeholders to foster a culture of empathy and excellence.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Demonstrable experience in the administration of a small charity.
- Excellent people skills, with HR, strategic planning and financial management expertise.
- An open mind, with a willingness to have perceptions challenged.
- The motivation to be a strong advocate for our mission, with the ability to build partnerships and to access fundraising resources effectively.
Some knowledge and experience of the criminal justice system would be advantageous, but not essential.
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Are you passionate about helping children fulfil their potential and build a better Scotland? We are too!
This is a unique opportunity to lead Children’s Parliament, an internationally renowned and respected organisation promoting children’s human rights, as we look to recruit an inspirational and highly skilled Director.
We want someone who can lead and develop a passionate team of expert practitioners in raising awareness and understanding of children’s rights amongst children and adults. Together we need to help them understand how we can improve children’s lives, support the people and organisations who support our children, and help to implement the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024.
The Director will lead a Senior Leadership Team, consisting of the Head of Programmes, Head of Operations and Senior Programme Manager. The Director will inspire our talented and dedicated team, using their professional networks to advocate for children as the face and voice of Children’s Parliament, and realise the opportunities we have to change lives for the better. They will work with partners and stakeholders to drive culture change in the environments in which children live, learn and play and support a new chapter for Scotland’s human rights journey following the UNCRC incorporation for which we successfully campaigned this year.
We are seeking a dynamic and effective leader who will stand up and champion children’s rights. They will need to demonstrate their experience in senior leadership roles, including strategic planning, financial oversight, leadership, and risk management.
The ability to support and drive a diverse and skilled team is essential. Having experience of rights-based, creative practice will be important in being able to provide ongoing support, expertise and guidance across Children’s Parliament’s programmes. A comprehensive understanding of the political and policy landscape for children's and wider human rights in Scotland is vital as is the ability to effectively engage with a range of stakeholders.
The Director will need to demonstrate their belief that children are equal and valuable citizens. As a leader, their passion should shine through their words and actions, backed up with the expertise to navigate the challenges of ensuring Children’s Parliament continues as an internationally recognised beacon of good practice and inspiration.
Reports to: Chair of the Board and accountable to the Board of Trustees
Direct reports: Head of Programmes, Head of Operations and Business Development
Top job! Director of Operations (DOO24)
- Full time
- £52,054 – £55,760
- Hybrid: Glasgow
- Closing 25th November 2024
Poverty and inequality are the greatest challenges Scotland faces. The Poverty Alliance is working to create a wide coalition that can bring about real change. As our network in Scotland continues to grow, we have created a new role in our senior management team to support and manage the sustained development of our organisation.
As a result of the continued growth and development of the Poverty Alliance, we have created the post of Director of Operations. This is an important new development for the Poverty Alliance, one that will play a key role in ensuring we have the resources and policies in place to enable us to deliver on our purpose of supporting the prevention and reduction of poverty by building a strong network that influences policy and changes practice.
We are looking for someone who has significant experience at a senior leadership level, with a sound understanding of operational management and project and service development. You will not only have experience in budgetary management, but a strong track record in income generation. We will need someone who is focused on securing ambitious outcomes and impact, particularly in a social change context.
The Director of Operations will play a critical role in continuing to develop our approach to agile working and will have experience of ensuring continuous improvement and innovation is at the heart of organisational development. You will have commitment to inclusive working, and knowledge of policy and practice in relation to diversity, inclusion and equality.
The Poverty Alliance is a values and mission driven organisation. We bring together hundreds of organisations who share our desire to see an end to poverty, and a Scotland where everyone can flourish. If you share that desire to bring about real social change, then we would love to hear from you.
Finance and Administration Officer
- Part time
- £31,395 – £34,308 pro-rata
- On site: Glasgow
- Closing 9th December 2024
We are looking for an experienced Finance Officer to join our Team.
This post will be responsible for the management and maintenance of Crossroads financial systems and providing administrative support for Crossroads. The postholder will also work closely with the Charity manager to optimise Crossroads’ financial strategy, ensure continued financial sustainability and the smooth running of the organisation.
Advocate
- Full time
- £22,500 – £26,000
- Remote: Fife (travel across the area, home based for administration)
- Closing 8th December 2024
Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?
Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?
Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?
Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.
We are looking for a new Advocate to join our team in the Fife area. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.
About us
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for Advocates to join and shape this service covering Fife. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as clients’ homes, hospitals, care homes and within community settings across the area to meet with clients and professionals. You will be home based for administration; therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential.
About you
Desirably you will have some experience of working in advocacy, or providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing support.
You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.
How will you make a difference?
You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.
You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.
You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support. You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them. You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard.
Professional Development?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain, or to already hold, qualifications in Independent Advocacy with disciplines suitable for the role they work in.
Benefits:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Separate Life Assurance Cover
- Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
- Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme
- Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance
- Support with continuous professional development
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.
Are you interested in being part of a small team in an organisation that plays a vital role in the democratic process?
We are looking for a person to join our team who will play a key role in supporting the Electoral Commission's work in Scotland during an exciting time for Scottish democracy. You will be a good communicator who can respond quickly to a range of queries from our stakeholders. You will enjoy supporting the rest of the team and thrive on carrying out a variety of tasks.
Who we are
The Electoral Commission is the independent body which oversees elections and regulates political finance in the UK. We work to promote public confidence in the democratic process and ensure its integrity.
We oversee all areas of work relating to electoral events that take place in Scotland. This includes the annual household canvass of electors, elections to the Scottish Parliament and local government elections along with elections to the UK Parliament.
We work closely with a wide range of stakeholders including the Scottish and UK governments, local authorities, partner organisations and political parties. We focus on the issues that affect Scotland and ensure that views of these stakeholders are represented in our work.
Who we are looking for
You will be proactive and enthusiastic about working with stakeholders and delivering outcomes to meet our objectives.
You will also be self-motivated to progress your own projects and responsibilities, and a team player who is happy to support the work of others and contribute across the organisation.
We are looking for a candidate who is engaged and effective and who will keep others informed about their area of work.
Experience of elections would be useful; however, we will also accept applications which exhibit relevant transferable skills and experience.
The role
As a Scotland Support Officer, you will play a key role in supporting all areas of the Commission’s work in Scotland. Some of your responsibilities will be to:
- Provide first line advice and guidance to elections staff, political parties, candidates and agents and non-party campaigners in Scotland.
- Support the team with maintaining stakeholder relationships between the Scotland office and key partners including schools, youth groups, civil society organisations and local authorities.
- Support with the development of education materials and voter engagement resources in line with the learning and partnership strategies.
- Utilise different channels to communicate our work to key stakeholders including social media.
- Provide secretariat support to meetings with external stakeholders.
Working at the Electoral Commission
The Electoral Commission offers excellent terms and conditions, including flexible working hours, and the opportunity to join the Civil Service pension arrangements (dependent on scheme rules) which include a valuable range of benefits.
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people who are passionate about democracy. The more diverse our workforce, the better we can adapt to and reflect the needs of society. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and as a staff member, you will become part of an inclusive culture, where you will have the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through learning and development.
Project Engagement Officer
- Full time
- £27,685 – £33,837
- Hybrid: Edinburgh/Glasgow office with options for blended working
- Closing 26th November 2024
Citizens Advice Scotland runs a series of national specialist services as projects which require centralised project support. You will work as an integral part of the national projects team, with your primary role being the management of relationships between our project teams and the senior management of advice bureaux across the country through proactive engagement, communication, planning and reporting with participating member organisations of Citizens Advice Scotland.
As the Project Engagement Officer, you will ensure regular collaborative communication with both external and internal stakeholders on matters relating to service delivery and reporting, service development and changes, new projects and related implementation. You will foster a member-focused culture, and support colleagues to communicate and engage members effectively on related matters.
This role offers you the opportunity to work at the heart of supporting Scotland's largest independent advice network and to make an invaluable contribution to citizen’s lives.
This role offers you the opportunity to work at the heart of supporting Scotland's largest independent advice network and to make an invaluable contribution to citizen’s lives.
Employee benefits
Citizens Advice Scotland offers excellent terms and conditions. We want our people to have a great work life balance and we have designed our working practices and benefits to support this. Here are some of things our employees benefit from: a 35-hour full time working week, 40 days annual leave, genuine flexibility in working hours with a flexi-time system, and hybrid working opportunities for every role.
Citizens Advice Scotland is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and flexible working arrangements to support all our staff. We are also committed to equality of opportunity for all and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
CAS provides options for hybrid working to allow employees to balance their time attending the office with time working from home. The number of days you will be able to work from home each week will be dependent on your job role and can be discussed as part of the recruitment process.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
To provide support and assistance to the Dundee Women’s Aid team to enable the best possible service to be provided to service users.
KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Welcome women and children into refuge accommodation and carry out the admission process including explaining the occupancy agreement as well as the rules and conditions of stay.
- Provide an induction to new residents on the heating system, security of the premises and electrical equipment.
- Where appropriate assist women in refuge with the completion of forms, etc.
- Clean and prepare refuge properties for occupation by service users. This can include moving furniture, working at heights and some manual handling.
- Carry out weekly checks of refuge accommodation for Health & Safety purposes and ensure that flats are properly maintained.
- Report all welfare concerns to the appropriate manager.
- Arrange and coordinate any necessary refuge repairs with the necessary tradesmen.
- Respond to ad hoc Health and Safety checks including CCTV.
- Arrange and assist with routine Health and Safety inspections from outside agencies.
- Maintain and check periodically the inventory of furnishings, bedding, crockery, kitchen utensils, etc pertinent to each flat and arrange to repair or replace items where necessary.
- Complete minor DIY repairs and maintenance tasks including painting and decorating and building flat pack furniture.
- Ensure all refuge resources and stock are replenished, accessible and stored in a tidy manner.
- Assist in the update of refuge information packs for refuge properties.
- Contribute to team meetings and work plans.
- There may be a requirement to work outwith normal working hours on occasions.
- The post holder is required to travel extensively throughout Dundee. It is a requirement of the post holder to hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle with insurance cover for business use. Please note, applicants who do not meet this criteria will not be shortlisted.
Children, Young People and Family Support Worker
- Full time
- £25,290 – £28,248
- On site: Fife
- Closing 3rd December 2024
Fife Women’s Aid are looking to recruit a full-time and a part-time member of staff to provide advice, advocacy, support and services to children, young people and families who have experienced domestic abuse. Applicants should have experience of providing support in a relevant social care setting.
The successful applicants will have at least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in childcare or other relevant subject, or equivalent experience and willingness to work towards a qualification.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a high degree of motivation and have the ability to work as part of a team as well as flexible hours to suit the needs of families. An ability to cover on-call is an advantage (additional payments are made for this role).
Please join us for an online session to find out more about FWA children, young people and family support services. This will be at 6.30pm on Tuesday 26th November 2024. Please confirm your attendance to info@fifewomensaid.org.uk and we will send you details of the zoom meeting. We hope to see you there.
Fife Women’s Aid is a feminist organisation and strives to be a supportive and empowering employer offering competitive terms and conditions.
Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is a requirement for this post.
If you would like further information about the posts, please contact Cheryl Horn, Team Manager, at cheryl.horn@fifewomensaid.org.uk.