Thanks to a generous award from the Foyle Foundation we are excited to be able to create this new post that will enable the Beacon to develop our existing focus on community engagement.

This post will enable us to work with local communities to ensure our participatory work reflects the lives, interests and hope of local people. We aim to reach new and diverse groups to enable participation in the arts as we work to bring about positive change for communities.

If you’re a highly motivated individual with the skills, commitment and passion to be part of the next stage of the Beacon’s exciting journey, this could be your dream job.

JOB PURPOSE:

To plan and deliver work in the community that will change perceptions on how participating with the Beacon’s creative engagement programme can give communities a voice, improve lives and the social cohesion of a community. To deliver key learning from the work that can be taken forward by the Beacon.

Make a difference to the lives of carers and disabled people in Dundee and join our Board of Trustees.

We aim to make a difference to the lives of carers of all ages and disabled people in Dundee, ensuring their rights are promoted and upheld. You can help influence how we do that by joining our Board of Trustees.

To support you to explore this exciting and worthwhile opportunity, a member of our Board of Trustees would be delighted to speak with you.

More information can be found in the attached job description and application form or on our website (psandgs.org.uk/jobs) but we hope the following extract is helpful.

We are looking for a Production Coordinator to lead our sound teams and to contribute to the production of weekly Sunday services and other events. If you are an experienced sound engineer, have a range of production experience, can lead others and have a servant-hearted attitude, we’d love you to read on and find out more.

Overview

1. To ensure Production is aligned to support the vision and strategy of Ps & Gs
2. To be the lead hands-on live sound engineer for Sunday Services (2 out of 3 services)
3. To coordinate, lead and train sound team volunteers
4. To be an active part of the Production Team Key tasks and responsibilities

1. To ensure Production is aligned to support the vision and strategy of Ps & Gs

• To attend and contribute to weekly Worship Planning meetings (Monday mornings)
• To work with the Worship Director in developing and growing the production team
• To collaborate with the Worship Director in developing the annual production budget

2. Sound engineering leadership

• To ensure excellent quality of sound and production experience at our Sunday services and live events
• Regularly leading sound at 2 out of 3 of our weekly Sunday services
• To set up equipment and sound check before the service, supporting the band
• To operate the sound desk/DAW and mix sound levels
• To ensure services are recorded and podcasts made available
• To oversee the correct use and storage of sound equipment
• To proactively ensure sound equipment is well-maintained and ready for use
• To recommend repairs and renewals as required

3. Leading and training volunteers

• To manage the Sound team rota, ensuring all services are covered
• To provide training on use of sound equipment and live mixing
• To explore ways of inspiring and training volunteers from our youth groups

4.Contributing to the production team

• To have an understanding and overview of all areas of the production team, namely presentation, cameras, lighting and live streaming
• To be involved in production design for ad hoc special services and events such as Christmas and Easter
• To have input into set design and stage management
• To proactively ensure production equipment is well-maintained and ready for use
• To recommend repairs and renewals as required

More information can be found in the attached job description and application form or on our website (psandgs.org.uk/jobs) but we hope the following extract is helpful.

If you have attention to detail, good experience in facilities and buildings management and want to be part of a supportive, fun-loving and hard-working team in Scotland’s capital, please read on!

The key objective is to oversee the maintenance and safe day-to-day running of Ps & Gs buildings – the Church, and offices at 10 and 12 Broughton Street and 40 York Place. The facilities are required to be managed in line with the church’s vision and strategy and the requirements of the Scottish Episcopal Church (SEC) and the relevant Health & Safety authorities.

Overview

1. To ensure a safe, secure and comfortable environment in Ps & Gs facilities
2. To manage and supervise the facilities team
3. To develop and oversee a preventative maintenance plan
4. To have oversight of budgets relating to facilities, fabric and maintenance
5. To ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies and procedures
6. To be responsible for cleanliness, hygiene and waste management
7. To have oversight of service contract management and external contractors
8. To play a key role in facilities development and improvement projects
9. To collaborate with the property manager on matters of health & safety and buildings infrastructure

The Helping Hands Community Foodbank is based in Carnwadric Church in South West Glasgow. The foodbank is well supported through a group of local volunteers who deliver the foodbank, café and other activities.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Fundraiser (sessional) to come and join the team at Carnwadric Church of Scotland. The post will initially be for 6 hours per week, for 3 months and the hourly rate is £15.00.

It is anticipated that when further funding is secured that the hours will increase to 12 hours per week. The post will run for 3 months, from the start date.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Growing Families project and help deliver a quality advice service to families with young children in Edinburgh.

CHAI is currently involved in the Scottish Government-led ‘Universal Pathway Quality Improvement Collaborative - Financial Inclusion’, which aims to add an effective pathway into financial advice for families supported by Health Visitors.

Working alongside the project’s Financial Capability Worker, and working in partnership with the Health Visitor teams in South East and North West Edinburgh, the Advice Worker will help provide income maximisation; welfare and debt advice; budgeting and financial capability support to expecting families and families with babies and young children who are supported by the Health Visitors.

This post is based within CHAI’s Advice Team. The model of provision will, typically, involve half a day of client appointments, followed up by a further half-day’s casework. Since the pandemic, we have operated a hybrid model of working with much of the advice being delivered over the phone/online. However, when required, direct client contact could take place at the Health Visitors’ bases, at the families’ homes or in community locations.

CHAI offers the following exceptional benefits:

• Flexible working
• A comprehensive health plan
• 32 days of annual leave + public holidays
• Enrolment to a pension scheme

The Project Worker post offers a unique opportunity for someone who is committed to creatively utilising and developing their knowledge and skills in engaging with communities.

• Primarily they will support the delivery of a funded NHS ‘Positive Smoke Free Role Model Programme’, which is already established; to continue existing partner relationships; adhering to already agreed Activity Plans; and acting on recommendations from end of year report.
• There will be a focus on: cultivating strong relationships with local communities; third sector / public service partner organisations; local area networks; and teamwork.

Context: The Positive Smoke-Free Role Models (PSFRM) Community Development programme is funded by NHS Lanarkshire and developed, designed, and facilitated by ourselves to encourage individuals from specific areas of South Lanarkshire to pledge their support in becoming a recognised PSFRM through a Charter-style model by completing a range of activities – regardless of if they are a smoker or not. We use an asset-based community development approach to engage with members of the community to actively promote the vision of achieving a smoke-free Lanarkshire through the programme.

The role will also contribute to the overall strategic plan of Community Links helping to bring about social change, promoting positive health and wellbeing and to improve the quality of life in our local communities. This role offers the potential for a highly motivated individual to join our team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and support the Positive Smoke free role model project across South Lanarkshire
• Work with current contractual arrangements with NHS personnel to achieve the project outcomes, to capture and share their work and messages in new ways, using a range of multimedia:
• Work with people at all levels, building and maintaining links with strategic partners in all sectors to ensure plans are aligned and integrated with the project priorities.
• Monitor the project by attendance at strategic meetings, submitting general updates and reports.
• Create content for promotion on social media and target advertising.
• Conduct focus groups at community level, for example at schools / community groups.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and development and participate in any training opportunities.
• Adhere to Community Links Data Protection and GDPR polices and protocols.

This job description is intended to indicate the broad range of responsibilities/requirements of the post. It is neither exhaustive nor exclusive and while some variation can be expected in particular duties, the outline is considered to provide a reasonable general role description.

Essentially You will have:

• Previous experience of community engagement processes and social media channels
• Enthusiasm, be self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team
• Initiative to solve problems and raise potential issues
• Proficiency in Microsoft packages, including Teams
• Flexibility in your approach to work to meet changing service delivery needs, deadlines, and urgent priorities
• Work collaboratively to secure economic stability and sustainability
• Excellent communication skills, be a good listener, and work well with people at all levels with a positive approach to problem-solving and project development
• Consideration to the use of resources on the environment and act to minimise the impact
• A full driving license and have reasonable access to a car

About Community Links

Community Links (South Lanarkshire) is an independent Lanarkshire-based Community Anchor organisation. Established in 2002, with a proven track record and passion for working with, encouraging, and supporting communities to co-produce sustainable and meaningful involvement, participation, and community-owned change. We are a value-based organisation, and this is reflected in how we deliver our services and interact with the communities we serve. Our Values are Inclusion, Commitment, Innovation, Respect and Vibrance.

Southwest Community Transport was founded in 2009. Following the pandemic our board needs to expand to ensure that the organisation continues to grow and meet demand for our services.

We currently have vacancies for Volunteer Trustees to join our board.

We are a registered charity working with local communities to provide free transport to and from healthcare settings and also a range of minibus transport tailored to meet the needs of local people.

The board normally meet on a quarterly basis with additional sub-committee meetings throughout the year.

Knowledge of the voluntary sector is desirable but not essential. We are particularly looking for individuals with financial/ accounting acumen as our Honorary Treasurer is currently stepping down. We would also would like to attract a number of other people, who might have a range of life skills and experiences and who also want to support our aims including:

• Accountancy
• Digital Marketing
• Human Resources
• Governance in the voluntary sector Commitment to the organisation and a willingness to devote the necessary time and effort
• Good, independent judgement and strategic vision
• An ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• An understanding of the respective roles of the Chair, Directors and Senior Staff

We aim to be an inclusive organisation and would like to have a diverse Board so we particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups.

Levenmouth Foodbank Community Support Project was set up in 2013 by Local Churches in response to local need as part of the Trussell Trust national franchise network of foodbanks. A Christian ethos is central to the work of the project. Current operations include:

• Foodbank
• Café
• Schools Work

We are looking to appoint new Trustees who have good business experience with a particular interest in HR/Managing people and Funding. Prospective applicants are expected to be aware of Charity Trustee legal duties and responsibilities. Training is available to develop personal skills.

Meetings are held bi-monthly and situations arise in which Trustees may be called upon to perform additional tasks.

It is expected that candidates have excellent communication, interpersonal and writing skills with good teamwork and problem-solving abilities.

Board membership is not a remunerated position, however, expenses necessarily incurred in performing Board duties will be reimbursed.