At SCDC we believe communities matter.
Established thirty years ago as a partnership between the Community Development Foundation and the University of Glasgow, SCDC became an independent charity in Scotland in 2009, designated as the lead national organisation for community development.
Over the past decade and more, we have worked hard to establish ourselves as an authority on community development theory and practice. We work with and alongside communities and with community practitioners, and we use the knowledge and experience we gain to help shape national policy.
Purpose of the post
We are now looking for a new Director to help lead SCDC into its next decade of development. If you are passionate about community development, democracy, social justice and community empowerment, this is your opportunity to make a difference to people and communities across Scotland.
You will be knowledgeable about the policy and practice environment for community development in Scotland and experienced in running an organisation with multiple funding streams and an income generation model. You will be skilled in leading a team to deliver on our mission and in working with the Board of Directors to implement our strategic vision. You will have highly developed communication skills and you will be comfortable in working with a range of different stakeholders.
Changeworks has been leading the way in delivering low-carbon living and tackling fuel poverty for over 35 years, and we need an experienced Project Manager to help us develop and implement new services for the future. If you are someone with strong organisational and analytical skills, then we need you.
Changeworks is developing and implementing new services to help people reduce their energy usage. That’s where you come in. You’ll use your background in project management in an operational environment, to lead colleagues in the design, implementation, and delivery of these services. You’ll be responsible for the financial and commercial aspects of the projects and ensuring the services meet targets against plans.
Your role will involve working with a number of colleagues and partners to bring new commercially viable energy advice services to life. Your skills and experience in agile methodology and service delivery will be key to the success of the work you do.
You’ll also be confident in leading by example and motivating a project team to achieve their best. This role will involve using your strong communication skills to keep all stakeholders well informed and involved. You’ll be well versed in building strong and effective relationships with teams and partners to ensure the success of different projects.
This role is fixed term for 6 months and reports directly to our Operational Director. Any additional experience you already have in user or service design would be advantageous.
Benefits
Changeworks is a great place to work. We hold Investors in People Platinum accreditation (something only a few organisations in Scotland have), and we were nominated for employer of the year by the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce this year. Our staff overwhelmingly would recommend us as an employer too.
The Climate Emergency has resulted in ambitious national targets to reduce carbon emissions from the built environment and reduce rates of fuel poverty. This has driven a significant increase in the number of pilot and large-scale interventions delivered by Changeworks and external organisations in this area. These include area-based domestic energy efficiency retrofit and decarbonisation projects and programmes.
We are a growing organisation, and this role is crucial to the delivery of our ambitious objectives. We want to decarbonise homes in Scotland on a massive scale, and that needs talented individuals like you to help us deliver on our objectives. You’ll receive full training plus coaching and mentoring.
We offer a wide range of staff benefits including flexible working, bike to work scheme, an excellent pension scheme and 26 days paid holiday plus 9 public holidays per year.
At Changeworks, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone.
Clackmannanshire Economic Regeneration Trust (SCIO) – CERT – is a small, innovative charity established to help Clackmannanshire to become a vibrant place to live where people are happy, healthy and where opportunities, connections and support are available for all.
CERT have been awarded the contract to deliver the MULTIPLY programme in Clackmannanshire - a UK Government initiative to boost people's ability to use maths in their everyday life and work, or go on to achieve qualifications which open doors to further learning or employment.
Recognising that poor numeracy skills are often an integral part of a wider core skills weaknesses such as literacy and communications, CERT are delivering the Multiply programme in a holistic manner so that its participants are provided support to address wider skills areas as well as help participants progress to employment and other positive outcomes if appropriate.
We are looking to recruit a passionate and dedicated individual to work within this holistic programme, who can inspire and motivate a diverse range of adult learners in community settings around Clackmannanshire and where appropriate help them progress to employment.
The successful candidate will work in a small, dynamic team and will deliver certified and non-certified courses and one to one tutoring which will provide the skills and confidence with numbers and other core skills which will enrich our clients’ lives and support their onwards development.
The successful candidate will have experience of working with clients with education gaps and other barriers to development, be educated to a graduate level, will have skills to be an SQA assessor or be willing to complete the appropriate qualifications to achieve this, and a love and enthusiasm for supporting adult learning and progression. They will have an ability to build a rapport with our client group, engage them with learning and be able to work flexibly on your own and as part of a small team.
LifeMosaic supports communities and movements to protect their rights, territories and cultures and to vision and determine their own futures. We work with indigenous communities in Southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America who are being marginalised and whose natural resources and cultures are under threat. We also work with visionary communities who are championing community-led approaches to self-determined development and those defending their territories and cultures.
LifeMosaic is an indigenous rights and community empowerment organisation and our work is rooted in mandates from indigenous movements. We are currently working towards organisational growth and transformation that would allow us to empower more communities to protect their threatened cultures, ecosystems and lands.
We are seeking a Finance Coordinator to provide us with the capacity to accelerate organisational growth to broaden our reach and deepen our impact. This is an exciting, interesting and varied role with opportunity for development. This post aims to unlock organisational growth further, particularly to help to expand the organisation in a sustainable way to meet the increasing demand that we are experiencing from indigenous partners and movements.
The successful applicant will be working closely with the Executive Director and the Board of Trustees, as well as with funders, staff, and partner organisations.
A full job description is attached below.
We are looking for an experienced individual to fill an exciting role within our Business Services team.
Cairn is looking for a Business Analysis Assistant to support the Business Analysis team and wider organisation with specific focus on performance reporting and improvement activities. Contribute to the delivery of the Business Plan and other strategic objectives across the Group.
Due to the nature of the role there are a few things we require of you: it is essential that you are educated to HND level/other relevant qualification or have 3 years relevant experience in a similar business support / reporting role. In addition are looking for someone with various experience including within a project team role, a performance reporting environment, in a continuous improvement environment, experience of process mapping and records management and experience of dealing with suppliers.
Please download the job description for full details on the role.
A Basic Disclosure Scotland check is required for this post.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to fill an exciting role within our Communications and Engagement team.
The successful candidate will support the Communications and Engagement team and wider organisation to effectively communicate and promote key messages with internal and external stakeholders, and support the delivery of customer engagement in our decision making processes.
They will have a keen interest or experience in marketing, communications, event planning or public relations. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, which will offer the right candidate the chance to develop a range of new skills and experiences in a great team.
Due to the nature of the role we require you to be Educated to HND level or equivalent. You also need to have strong experience in the use of Microsoft Office packages particular design tools, experience of the web and social media, experience of producing clear and concise communications.
Please download the job description for full details on the role (available below).
A Basic Disclosure Scotland check is required for this post.
Scotland’s foremost economic development association, is seeking a new Chair to lead, develop and deliver on its next strategy (2024 – 2027).
Role
This is an exciting and prestigious position that requires broad knowledge of Scotland’s economic development community and a commitment to build on the organisation’s success in developing its membership and strategic partnerships, member offerings and CPD, and policy and practice work programme, currently focused on People, Planet and Place.
The new Chair will lead, develop and deliver on EDAS’ next strategy (2024 – 2027).
Remit
To maintain the organisation’s track record of sound strategic, operational and financial management.
Terms
EDASis a company limited by guarantee with charitable status.
This is an unremunerated voluntary role. The Chair serves for a maximum of two terms of three years.
The time commitment involves chairing Office Bearer and Board meetings on a quarterly basis; participating in the Finance and Governance group on a quarterly basis; and chairing the Annual General Meeting.
The Chair oversees the EDAS support team’s delivery of EDAS activities and priorities, and offers guidance on matters arising within the company.
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 looking for an experienced individual to fill an exciting role within our Property Services Investment Team.
Cairn Housing Association is a national provider with over 4,000 units in management across Scotland.
Cairn Housing Association requires a Property Investment Officer. You will provide project management and supervision of investment projects to the Group’s housing stock, and to prioritise and administer planned preventative maintenance and capital improvement works. There will be an emphasis in managing Fire Safety Project work relating to actions derived from Fire Risk Assessments and known risks associated with Sheltered and Retirement housing. The post holder will coordinate and monitor performance of annual/term contracts in relation to the Group’s stock, demonstrating compliance with appropriate regulations, guidance and good practice and are in line with the Group’s policies, procedures and procurement rules.
It is essential that you hold a relevant building- or construction-related qualification to HND level or above and have substantial experience with property maintenance and/or development, including project management and health and safety. Experience of passive and active fire safety protection may be advantageous.
Please download the job description for full details on the role.
A Basic Disclosure Scotland check is required for this post.
Are you passionate about international debt justice?
Can you secure funding for an exciting and ambitious new campaign?
Then the role of Interim Campaign and Fundraising Officer with Jubilee Scotland is for you!
Jubilee Scotland is looking for a talented individual to serve as Interim Campaign and Fundraising Officer during the period of April - 31st of August 2023. With the possibility of extension subject to funding.
Jubilee Scotland is looking for someone with enthusiasm for fundraising and campaigning, as well as a willingness to develop the skills needed in their role, to help drive forward Jubilee Scotland’s mission and vision.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to gain experience in a range of tasks related to running an organisation, and to expand their network in Scotland’s third sector. Jubilee Scotland welcomes applications from people in the early stages of their careers.
The Interim Campaign and Fundraising Officer will mainly focus on the following during their time with Jubilee Scotland:
Desirable skills and experience