- Advertised from 12th September 2023
- 21 hrs, fixed-term contract (1 year). Pro rata 21hrs £16,380.
Role
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB: To assist in the delivery of the Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund and the development of the associated Renfrewshire Wellbeing Network.
See attached job description for full details.
Application notes
To apply, send your cover letter and CV to info@engagerenfrewshire.com
Closing date 02 October
Interviews w/c 09 October
Ideal start date w/c 07 November
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Locality Development Worker for Brechin/Montrose
- Full time
- £22,000
- On site: Brechin/Montrose
- Closing 21st October 2024
Purpose: to take forward community and volunteering development as the VAA locality worker within a specific geography. As a locality development worker you will be expected to work at strategic and operational level and take forward the strategic decision making of VAA within locality partnership settings. More specifically post holders are expected to develop a competence in the following areas of work
- Young people and volunteering- working with schools, communities and voluntary orgs to develop further the saltire awards and accredited qualification outcomes.
- To build a capacity of voluntary organisations, volunteering groups and aspiring social enterprises.
- To work in partnership with Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) and Community Planning Partnership (CPP) developments at an operational level.
- To develop local empowerment opportunities through meaningful community engagement approaches with local communities, organisations and volunteer movements.
- To promote and develop local volunteering including my street volunteering, and build buoyant volunteering cultures where all people are inspired to volunteer.
- To facilitate and co-facilitate volunteer management and volunteer skills training.
- To facilitate and support local Third Sector forums.
- Support Social prescribers within the area by making links and feeding back.
- Build Community assets and opportunities.
- Help support the start-up of organisations by helping with constitutions and organisations support.
- Work in partnership with our HSCP and CPP colleagues.
- Support volunteering by promotion, identify opportunities and matching individuals.
- Small community group support PVG, Governance etc.
- Make links with local health workers in order to identify other opportunities through VAA online directory system and other means to prevent people being placed on care packages. ]
- Working with communities and voluntary organisations to promote Saltire and accredited qualification outcomes.
- Build capacity of volunteering groups and aspiring Social Enterprises first point of contact.
- Facilitate and co -facilitate volunteer management and skills training.
- Engage with communities and groups to establish needs and wants in order to promote preventive work around mental health and wellbeing.
This list is not exhausted you may be required to carry out other duties, and also you may be required to work in the evenings and at weekends.
Senior Development Officer - Employability
- Full time
- £29,973
- On site: Dingwall
- Closing 11th November 2024
Purpose:
The post is a joint commitment between HTSI and the Highland Council and is intended to support strengthening employment outcomes for the people of the Highlands through improving the capacity, scope and influence of third sector employability provision.
The postholder will engage actively with local and national third sector providers to understand their strengths and challenges, identify opportunities for and support partnership working across sectors. They will support third sector employability providers with organisational and business development. They will advocate for the sector strategically on relevant partnership boards and working groups.
Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations’ Council (EVOC) exists to support the strengthening of Edinburgh’s communities for all its citizens and a leader for the voluntary sector to support organisations to develop and thrive.
Following a strategic review in 2024, we require an experienced Chief Executive who will manage EVOC through a significant period of change as we develop a new strategic approach in response to the needs of the sector in Edinburgh and to create a more resilient, sustainable organisation.
The Chief Executive of EVOC will lead and manage the organisation's operations, ensuring financial sustainability while building strong relationships with our local members, stakeholders, funders and communities. The Chief Executive will work alongside a new Senior Management Team to oversee staff, develop a long-term financial and fundraising strategy and effective project management and delivery.
The Chief Executive will lead a whole-team approach to our work that all EVOC staff are skilled and supported to deliver across a range of issues and themes in a team culture aligned to our values: creative, collaborative, enabling, excellence, fair, inclusive and supportive
The person
We are looking for someone with significant experience in managing and motivating staff – preferably with experience as a Chief Executive or senior role.
The candidate must have a deep knowledge of Edinburgh’s voluntary sector and experience public, private, and voluntary sectors. They should have a proven track record in service development and delivery with an ability to deliver on contract outcomes and key deliverables. Excellent communication skills are required alongside the ability to build effective professional cross-sector relationships.
Financial and project management skills are essential. Experience in developing funding strategies is required, along with a demonstrable ability to develop and implement income generating and fundraising activities.
If you're a passionate leader who would like to take EVOC forward and be a committed and effective champion of Edinburgh’s third sector then we’d love to hear from you.
By joining the EVOC team you will:
Receive 26 days annual leave and 10 public holidays Be enrolled in a company pension plan Benefit from access to an Employee Assistance Programme designed to support your health and wellbeing Be able to adopt a hybrid working plan and be provided with all the equipment you need to work from home.
Philanthropy Officer - Trusts
- Full time
- £33,232 – £36,924
- On site: Glasgow
- Closing 4th November 2024
Are you a motivated individual with a passion for higher education and a desire to make a meaningful impact? Whether you have experience in fundraising, philanthropy, or related fields such as communications, marketing, or community engagement, we want to hear from you!
With a legacy of changing the world for six centuries, the University of Glasgow is proud to be among the top 100 universities globally. Our rich history of innovation inspires our current generation of world-changers.
We're seeking a Philanthropy Officer - Trusts to join our dynamic Development and Alumni team. In this role, you'll play a crucial part in raising funds from trusts, foundations, and other grant-making bodies.
As a Philanthropy Officer - Trusts, your primary responsibilities will include coordinating five- and six-figure fundraising approaches and nurturing personal relationships with key stakeholders, as well as coordinating stewardship and reporting activities. Additionally, you will handle data reporting and requests, create tailored communications for major trusts, work closely with the Gift Management team to ensure accurate financial reporting and banking, and support the development and updating of fundraising materials.
This post is full time (35 hours p/w) and open-ended. Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.
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