Sistema Scotland’s vision is to improve lives and strengthen communities. Working with children and their families, the programme is focused on early intervention and stimulating generational social change, increasing confidence, aspiration, community cohesion, pride and developing high level skills in the young people involved. We deliver our work through the creation of Big Noise programmes within communities, and currently run six programmes in Raploch & Fallin in Stirling, Govanhill in Glasgow, Torry in Aberdeen, Douglas in Dundee and Wester Hailes in Edinburgh.
Following the appointment of Vicky Williams (current Head of Centre for Big Noise Raploch & Fallin) to the role of Chief Executive Officer, this is an exciting opportunity to join our organisation to lead, manage and deliver the Big Noise Raploch & Fallin programmes. You will work with the team and the two communities to ensure the model supports as many Raploch & Fallin young people and families as possible. As part of the Sistema Scotland leadership team, you will also participate in and build the organisation’s strategy, bringing determination to tackle inequality in Scotland and ensuring that community voices are central to solutions to tackle poverty. You will advocate and highly value the role of early intervention, creativity, music and relationship-based practice in improving lives.
With extensive experience of successful leadership & management of teams, you will also have experience of working with children, young people & communities, and building & sustaining positive relationships with a variety of stake-holders, along with a professional standard of playing on your principal instrument.
We welcome applications from diverse musical and cultural backgrounds. We also welcome applications from all nationalities. If you do not have the right to work in the UK currently, we may be able to offer sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa, provided you meet the criteria as detailed here: gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Top job! Head of Programme and Creative Development
- Full time
- £34,580
- Glasgow
- Closing 16th October 2023
As Toonspeak embarks on an exciting new chapter, giving more young people the opportunity to access the arts and experience the life changing magic of being a ‘Toonie’, we are delighted to advertise two roles that will form the charity’s Senior Management team.
The Head of Programme and Creative Development will work alongside the Head of Corporate Services under the guidance of the Chief Executive to lead and inspire both the staff team and the community of children and young people.
About us
Ochil Tower School is an independent charity offering education, care and therapy services for children and young people with complex additional support needs on a residential and day basis. Our pupils come from a range of local authorities across Scotland. We have an ambitious development plan which includes an extension to our 52 week provision for all our children and young people and opening our 5th house on site, which follows on from the establishment of a Life Skills Centre for our senior pupils (18-21 years).
Ochil Tower School is part of the international Camphill Movement.
Our Vision- To be recognised as a centre of excellence where our children and young people can live, learn and work in an integrated community based on mutual respect and unfolding of individual potential.
Our Mission - To create a community where our children and young people feel a sense of belonging, support and personal growth; a place where there is an inclusive, lifelong learning culture with an integrated approach to health, education and care.
The Role
We are seeking to appoint an Operation Manager (Care) who will lead on the delivery of our vision and continue to foster an inclusive approach amongst all colleagues to ensure we optimise the outcomes for the children and young people who attend Ochil Tower School.
You will assist the Head of Care with Leadership and Management for the delivery of a specialist residential service for pupils with additional complex support needs, by being visible and having an operational background.
The Person
You will have extensive operational experience, working in children's residential with a minimum of 5 years managing services. You will be qualified to meet the registration requirements which will include Leadership and Management Award (SQA Level 10) and SVQ Level 4 in Social Care or Equivalent with clear evidence of commitment to continuous professional development.
Top job! Director of Student Engagement and Representation
- Full time
- £38,437 – £40,778
- hybrid/Inverness HQ
- Closing 4th October 2023
The Highlands and Islands Students’ Association (the Students’ Association) is a representative body for students at the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), one of the most exciting education providers in the country with a focus on tertiary education.
It's an exciting time to join the Association: we have just recruited a new CEO, due to start in December, and following a restructure, this role (Director of Student Engagement and Representation) and the role of Director of Operations were created with staffing changes to other roles within the Student Engagement department too.
If you are passionate about changing the lives of students and ensuring they are integral to enhancing the student experience, this could be the role for you… The role will provide strategic leadership, direction and drive in relation to the Students’ Association’s services, representation and opportunities for members. The successful candidate will be responsible for student representation – both in terms of democratically elected Representatives and Class Reps, democracy and governance. You would be responsible for supporting and coaching the staff as well as empowering student leaders to achieve excellence, fostering a culture where staff and students can create positive change.
UHI is unique in its geography; this role will have oversight of the development of each of the regions whilst developing and maintaining positive relationships with each of the Academic Partners.
Outreach Parish Assistant – Granton Parish Church
- Full time
- £27,443 – £31,024
- Presbytery of Edinburgh and West Lothian
- Closing 27th October 2023
Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.
Granton Parish Church is looking for someone to support our existing activities for children and
families and to identify ways to extend outreach to schools and families in the growing community
including the emerging Granton Waterfront development. You will also help us fulfil our vision and
deliver our Mission Plan as part of the ministry team of Granton Parish Church.
Do you have a passion for enabling individuals to make a positive change in their lives? We’d love to hear from you.
Venture Trust works with people experiencing complex life circumstances. Through our work, we provide the opportunity for people to recognise their confidence, motivation and core life skills that they need to make positive changes in their lives.
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Progressions Worker to join Venture Trust as we continue to roll out our new Green Futures programme, funded by CashBack for Communities. This programme has a strong environmental focus, encouraging participants to learn about their environment and positive climate action, explore what a Just Transition looks like for them, develop key employability skills and engage more in their local community.
As a Progressions Worker, you will:
- Develop and manage external referral networks in your area to ensure that recruitment for Venture Trust employability programmes and services runs efficiently
- Support the planning of and lead on the delivery of employability programmes and progression opportunities for participants, specifically on our new Green Futures programme.
- Have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to build positive, meaningful relationships with a diverse range of people
- Have a good understanding of how to work alongside people with lived experience of trauma, the justice system, mental health conditions, addictions and neurodiversity
- Deliver innovative and engaging high quality employability content to Venture Trust clients that is tailored to meet agreed learning outcomes
- Maintain strong relationships with delivery and referral partners to ensure efficient and effective service delivery
- Provide ongoing pastoral support to identify and remove barriers to employment and broker employability opportunities where possible
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In return, we offer a range of generous benefits including a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible and hybrid working, an employee benefits package and a joint contributory pension scheme. We also offer a great working culture that embraces our core values of courage, care, curiosity and collaboration in all we do.
If you have the skills and experience we are looking for, and want to play an important role in enabling people to achieve lasting change in their lives, we want to hear from you.
Main Purpose of post
To work as a member of the ministry team with the Kirk Session over the full range of parish ministry and community outreach activities, taking on a leadership role on retirement of the current Minister and taking forward the parish grouping with St Cuthbert’s, leading to linkage and deferred union.
It is a locally funded appointment, offered on the basis of an initial fixed term of three years.
The Kirk Session of Greyfriars Kirk has resolved that all applicants for the vacancy will be considered, including ministers or ordinands who are in a civil partnership or a same-sex marriage.
The post holder should be an ordained minister of the Church of Scotland or partner church. A candidate for the ministry who has completed their probation could be ordained into the role.
Responsible to:
The Kirk Session of Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh and its Moderator
Could you be a new Board Member on our Board of Trustees for Apex Scotland Social Enterprise All Cleaned Up?
All Cleaned Up Scotland (ACU) is a specialist cleaning company and social enterprise business wholly owned by our parent company Apex Scotland. Our principal activity and core business is to provide sustainable employment and training for people with convictions and multiple barriers to employment.
We are committed to delivering the highest standards of cleaning at competitive prices, whilst providing job opportunities to disadvantaged individuals that allow them to contribute positively to the communities they live and work in.
We are proud to be a finalist in the Social Enterprise Awards Scotland 2023. We have been shortlisted in the Building Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Justice Category with winners to be announced in October 2023.
We are looking for people to join our Board of trustees to bring their skills, expertise, and perspectives to help us achieve our vision and strategy. Most importantly, we want applicants who are passionate about what we do and have a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
We would particularly welcome individuals with a background in: Business Development, Commercial Cleaning , Social Enterprise or Criminal justice although this list is not exhaustive.
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Development Manager – Patrons and Individual Giving
- Full time
- £38,960 – £43,602
- Edinburgh (Hybrid / Flexible)
- Closing 16th October 2023
The National Galleries Scotland is dedicated to promoting the appreciation and understanding of art in Scotland and beyond. Its collections encompass masterpieces by renowned artists such as Rembrandt, Turner, Van Gogh, Monet, Titian, and many others.
Additionally, it hosts special exhibitions, educational programs, and community engagement initiatives to make art accessible to a wide audience.
As well as displaying art at their three Edinburgh sites, it is also shared through an active programme of partnership across Scotland, the rest of the UK and abroad, as well as online.
As the Development Manager for Patrons and Individual Giving, you'll play a pivotal role in the organisation's mission by building and nurturing relationships with dedicated individual donors and patrons. Your efforts will be instrumental in securing major gifts, corporate sponsorship, to continue supporting exhibitions, campaigns, conservation, and acquisitions. We're seeking a passionate and results-driven professional to lead our individual giving programs, craft effective presentations, strengthening relationships, and ensure that valued members feel connected and appreciated.
If you're an enthusiastic and creative individual with a background in fundraising, donor relations, or a related field, and if you're excited about the prospect of contributing to our organisation's growth while engaging with a passionate community of supporters, we encourage you to apply for this position. Join us in our mission and be a driving force behind our continued success.
Working in close collaboration with the fundraising team, your primary responsibilities will encompass achieving fundraising goals, securing major contributions from Patrons, Individual Giving sources, and corporate sponsorships. These funds will provide critical support for various aspects of the organisation, including exhibitions, educational programs, engagement initiatives, capital campaigns, conservation efforts, and art acquisitions.
If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for preserving and promoting artistic treasures, we invite you to apply and be part of our journey in safeguarding Scotland's cultural heritage.
Pioneer Ecumenical Community Chaplain
- Part time
- £30,135 – £37,032 pro-rata
- Presbytery of Fife
- Closing 23rd October 2023
Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.
Lindores Parish Church are looking for a Pioneer Ecumenical Community Chaplain provide ministry, spiritual and pastoral support to the parish of Lindores, building relationships and connections with the community and working ecumenically in the parish.
It is essential that the successful candidate is an ordained Minister or Deacon of the Church of Scotland, Probationer eligible for ordination or an ordained Minister of a partner Church. This is a genuine occupational requirement in terms of the Equalities Act 2010.