Communications Manager
- Part time
- £31,600 pro-rata
- Home-based with requirement to attend Edinburgh Office from time to time
- Closing 4th December 2022
- Advertised from 17th November 2022
- £25,280 for 0.8 hours.
Role
Humanist Society Scotland is looking for someone with a proven talent for engaging and effective communications. The successful candidate will lead the wide-reaching communications of Scotland’s national charity for people seeking an ethical, rational and secular future. This is an exciting role that focuses on the Society’s aim to grow awareness of
Humanism in Scotland to new audiences, as well as focussing on our key campaigns and ensuring the public are aware of the services offered by the Society.
As part of a small team of national staff, the Communications Manager is responsible for managing all communications and marketing activities, both at a strategic level and on a day-to-day basis.
Humanist Society Scotland offer benefits of 6% employers pension contributions, 35 days annual leave (pro-rata for part-time), winter flu jab and telephone counselling care.
Key responsibilities
- Develop new strategies and projects to increase knowledge and understanding of Humanism in Scotland.
- Plan and implement Humanist Society Scotland media strategy, with defined objectives and measurable outcomes.
- Supervise the production of content for all communication channels, including website, social media, magazine, podcast, campaign communications and supporter e-newsletter.
- Oversight of digital marketing and online messaging to strengthen knowledge of brand and work of the Society.
- Plan and arrange annual member and supporter in-person conference and other ad-hoc online events.
- Contribute to the production of content as required.
- Identify, plan and deliver effective online and offline campaigns that contribute to our strategic goals and objectives.
- Manage press and media activity, including working proactively with partners, internal and external stakeholders to boost awareness of the Society and its work.
- Drive fundraising activities and membership recruitment
- Line management responsibilities
Person Specification
Essential
- Minimum of five years of professional experience in communication and/or marketing / digital marketing.
- Experience of policy/campaign and/or public awareness campaigning.
- Ability to design communications that will recruit, engage and motivate members, supporters and other key stakeholders.
- Experience of working with the press and media.
- Experience of successful social media usage to promote a brand/organisation
- Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
- Ability to represent Humanist Society Scotland with the press/media.
- Ability to work flexibly and independently in response to rapidly changing external events.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong planning and strategy skills.
- Experience of project management.
- Strong computer, web and social media skills.
- Interest in Humanism and sympathy with aims and objectives of the organisation.
Desirable
- Experience of developing and implementing media strategy.
- Experience of managing budgets.
- Experience of fundraising.
- Experience of working in the charitable sector.
- Experience of using a CRM system.
- Relevant training/qualification.
Managed By: Chief Executive
Application notes
Closing Date: 4th December 2022
Interview date: 8th December 2022
Please send a CV and cover letter which demonstrates how you meet the person specification to recruitment@humanism.scot
Values in Action Scotland (VIAS) is recruiting for the newly created post of Senior Lead Consultant (Job Coaching), based in Glasgow. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this exciting opportunity will give the role holder the responsibility to lead on Triple E for VIAS, in becoming one of the top supported employment services in Scotland.
Background
Values in Action Scotland is a Quality Improvement Service. Our vision is for a Scotland where people with learning disabilities and/or autism have the same opportunities as everyone else and are supported to achieve their goals. Through our comprehensive portfolio of job coaching, training, consultancy and evaluation services we build capacity of individuals and organisations to ensure that people with learning disabilities and/ or autism live great lives with all the support they need to achieve this.
The Candidate
With a strong background in supported employment and/or employability programmes, the successful candidate will be confident in their ability to deliver successful outcomes for Triple E clients. Previous experience of researching prospective employers to provide work placements and job opportunities for interns will be essential in meeting the high targets set by VIAS and Project SEARCH. The successful candidate will also have the ability to work with a range of stakeholders, demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills and an aptitude for building and nurturing successful partnerships. Ideally with experience of employment related funding sources and writing and submitting funding applications, candidates may also benefit from previous knowledge and understanding of issues and activities that relate to people with learning disabilities and/or autism.
What We Offer
We offer excellent training and development opportunities, competitive salary, contributory pension scheme and 32 days annual holiday (including bank holidays)
Values in Action Scotland (VIAS) is recruiting for the newly created post of Development Lead, based in Glasgow. Reporting to the Chief Executive Office, this exciting opportunity will give the role holder scope to help VIAS reach a wider target audience, and to grow and develop the organisation’s brand and message.
Background
Values in Action Scotland (VIAS) is a Quality Improvement Service, with a growing commercial arm in training, consultancy and evaluation services. We are also incubating two projects; The Assembly, Scotland’s first learning disability parliament, and The Life I Want – a PSP for people with Learning Disabilities to lead in the design of services. Our vision is for a Scotland where people with learning disabilities and/or autism have the same opportunities as everyone else and are supported to achieve their goals.
Through our comprehensive portfolio of training, consultancy and evaluation services we build capacity of organisations to ensure that people with learning disabilities and/ or autism live great lives with all the support they need to achieve this.
The Candidate
With a strong background in business development, the successful candidate will be confident in their ability to create and implement a three-year business development plan to help grow VIAS and its service capabilities. With previous experience of researching prospective business in targeted markets, the role holder will develop and market a range of products and consultancy packages to attract new business and secure the sustainability of the organisation. The successful candidate will also have the ability to work with a range of stakeholders, demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills and an aptitude for building and nurturing successful partnerships. Ideally with experience of writing and submitting funding applications, candidates may also benefit from previous knowledge and understanding of issues and activities that relate to people with learning disabilities and/or autism.
What We Offer
We offer excellent training and development opportunities, competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, an employee benefits scheme and 32 days annual holiday (including bank holidays)
Policy and Parliamentary Manager
- Full time
- £35,050
- 166 Buchanan Street, Glasgow, G1 2LW*
- Closing 29th January 2023
*Close the Gap is operating a hybrid working model, with the option to work from the Buchanan Street office or from desk space in Edinburgh.
Responsible to: Executive Director
The post is fixed term, funded until 30 September 2024 with a potential extension, depending on funding.
Close the Gap values diversity in our workforce, and recognise the benefits it brings to the organisation. We therefore particularly encourage applications from racially minoritised people and disabled people who are currently under-represented in the organisation.
We’re strongly committed to enabling flexible working for staff, and will consider all options to enable applicants to work flexibly.
Purpose
To influence policy around women’s labour market equality by developing policy reports, briefings and consultation responses, and participating in strategic level policy work. To deliver Close the Gap’s parliamentary engagement work, influence parliamentary processes, and shape Close the Gap’s approach to progressing its policy advocacy priorities.
Role
We’re looking for an enthusiastic person to lead on Close the Gap’s parliamentary work, engaging with parliamentarians and committees, and influencing legislative processes. You’ll be working in our small, busy team to influence policy around the causes of the gender pay gap by producing policy analysis, briefings and advocacy materials, and building and managing relationships with key stakeholders. Committed to an intersectional approach to women’s labour market equality, you’ll also be supporting a research project on disabled women’s experiences of work.
Organisation profile
Close the Gap is Scotland’s policy advocacy organisation working on women’s labour market participation. We work strategically with policymakers, employers and unions to address the causes of the gender pay gap. We deliver advocacy to influence policy and legislative change; produce research, analysis and insight into women’s diverse experiences of the labour market; and influence employers to develop intersectional, gender-sensitive employment practice.
We are looking for someone to guide the charity through an exciting and ambitious phase of development and lead the organisation on our mission to improve children's lives through the positive involvement of dads, father-figures & whole families.
Are you someone with drive, enthusiasm and the knowledge, skills, and experience to help us in the next stage of our journey?
This is an exciting opportunity to provide visible and effective leadership and join a passionate and dedicated team with children’s wellbeing at its heart.
Do you have the following:
Personal Qualities
- An ability to foster effective communication between all Board members
- Be positive about developing relationships with the community, members and other stakeholders
- Show evidence of personal integrity and strong values consistent with those expressed by Fathers Network Scotland
- A high level of self-confidence
- A commitment to equal opportunities and a good understanding and appreciation of diversity
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including being able to operate as member of a team
- An ability and willingness to give time and effort to the role
Leadership and management skills
- Experience and/or understanding of charity governance
- Experience or involvement in, developing and implementing a strategic vision
- Management experience including an appreciation of financial matters
- Some experience of representing an organisation to decision-makers, such as politicians, statutory bodies, private and corporate funders or voluntary sector personnel
- Have an understanding of committee work and the ability to chair a meeting effectively
- Achievement, preferably at a senior level
Read the full role description and the accompanying FNS Governing Document
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