Board Directors
- Management Board
- Unpaid
- Remote with Board meetings currently held via zoom
- Closing 6th January 2023
- Advertised from 7th December 2022
Role
The national membership organisation for Disabled People and umbrella body for the Access Panel Network in Scotland, Disability Equality Scotland, is recruiting Directors to join our Board of Directors.
A registered Scottish charity, our mission is to give all disabled people in Scotland a voice with trust, care and empathy, using what they hear to advocate for and enable change to improve lives.
The organisation is currently over halfway in meeting our Strategic Plan outcomes, which provides a clear vision of working towards Equality, Inclusion and Participation for disabled people in Scotland. We are dedicated to engaging closely with members and Access Panels to tackle a range of issues affecting disabled people. Continuing to foster close relationships with key stakeholders to ensure the voices of disabled people are listened to and acted on.
In line with our strategic aim to provide and take part in opportunities to participate and engage in discussions to bring about change, increase awareness, knowledge and understanding of Equality, Access and Inclusion across Scotland, the organisation is committed to championing equality and inclusivity within its workforce and its membership and activities. Through the organisations funded work we are responsive to the needs of our membership and staff through raising awareness of equality and inclusivity issues, addressing challenges, and ensuring quality and parity of access, involvement and a voice for all.
We are seeking Directors to complement our current Board and with skills / knowledge to help meet our Strategic Aims. We are particularly interested in people with any of the following:
- Lived experience of a disability
- Leadership experience
- Knowledge in the following
areas:
- Social Model of Disability
- Accessibility - Access Audits/Statements/Assessments
- The Equality Act 2010
- Volunteer Management / Recruitment / Retention
- Access Panel Network
- Fundraising skills
- Financial experience (preferably having Treasurer experience)
- Volunteer recruitment and retention strategy
To carry out this role, you will require enthusiasm and commitment for the work of Disability Equality Scotland and will be a collaborator with a willingness and appetite to get involved with new activities.
You will be provided an induction and training on all aspects of this role. Disability Equality Scotland will supply all appropriate materials. A resolute person will be available to give you continuous support, advice and guidance. Other team members will be available for help, support and advice. Our Board are committed to continuous learning and development and working as a team to share knowledge and experience.
Please download the Recruitment Pack below to find out more about the role of Director, Disability Equality Scotland and our current governance.
Application notes
Applications to be submitted to recruitment@disabilityequality.scot
Closing date: 6th January 2023
Interviews for this post will be held on week commencing 30 January 2023.
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Top job! Income Generation and Partnerships Lead
- Full time
- £55,066
- Hybrid/Remote: Head Office (Alloa)
- Closing 4th August 2024
Scottish Autism is dedicated to enabling autistic people to lead happy, healthy and fulfilling lives. We believe in the power of relationships to transform the lives of the people we support. We help build a more caring, compassionate, and inclusive Scotland; relationship by relationship. Our people work in teams, supporting each other through the challenges and triumphs that happen every day.
About the role:
Reporting to the Director of Practice and Innovation, the focus of this role is to lead our income generation strategy; manage corporate partnerships; and to support business development as we diversity and grow of our service offerings.
The post holder will oversee income generation through:
- community fundraising;
- grant and trust applications;
- developing corporate partnerships.
You will identify and nurture corporate partnership opportunities, stewarding relationships with corporates and business ambassadors.
In addition you will provide business development support for our external training consultancy for the 3 year start- up period, implementing processes such as mapping customer journeys; relationship management; record keeping; and risk mapping.
You may also be asked to provide advice on business development across the organisation when growth and development opportunities arise.
Scottish Autism offers you:
- 32 days holiday pro-rata (which increases with your length of service)
- Non-contributory life assurance scheme
- Workplace Pension (Employer matched up to 9%)
- Employee Discount Platform
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Personalised learning pathway - We keep it simple with 3 pay points. You progress at your pace as you develop. We benchmark regularly to ensure the rates are competitive.
This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure check.
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This is an exceptional opportunity to join a fast-paced charity that is looking to its future with confidence and ambition. We will not rest until every individual with Down’s Syndrome realises their fullest potential.
We are looking for a fundraising administrator to help with our fundraising efforts. This is a new post and it reflects the expansion of our existing fundraising team. If you are a dynamic individual who likes a challenge and has experience of administration (preferably within a fundraising team) we would love to hear from you. Every day is rewarding and you will enjoy seeing your work turning into real progress for people with Down’s Syndrome and their families.
General Manager
- Full time or Part time
- £30,000 – £34,000
- On site: Fife – Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes & Dunfermline
- Closing 19th August 2024
Are you looking to lead an organisation and contribute to a more inclusive society?
Fife Shopmobility is seeking an inspiring General Manager to lead their transformative charity, which is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with mobility challenges. Operating in Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, and Dunfermline, the charity provides manual and powered wheelchairs, electric scooters, and a unique companion shopping service. These services enable users to access shopping centers and enjoy daily activities with ease and dignity, whether it is grocery shopping, running errands, or enjoying a day out.
Continuously developing and enhancing their services, Fife Shopmobility aims to meet the needs of vulnerable adults and children. They build strong relationships with local partnerships to create a supportive network that enhances the quality of life of their service users.
The Role:
As the General Manager, you will lead a passionate team and drive the mission of Fife Shopmobility forward. You will work closely with the Board to develop and implement strategic plans, oversee service delivery, manage the team, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Your role will also involve creating strong relationships with partners and stakeholders, managing finances, and driving fundraising efforts. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the community, ensuring that users receive top-notch, compassionate support and that Fife Shopmobility remains a vital resource for accessibility and inclusion.
The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a proven track record in management, preferably within the voluntary or charitable sector. They should have exceptional organisational and strategic planning skills, a strong decision maker, and a good understanding of compliance and voluntary sector statutory practices. Above all, they should be committed to making a meaningful difference in the community with both compassion and professionalism.
If you are excited by the prospect of leading a dedicated team and making a real impact, Fife Shopmobility invites you to apply. For further information about the General Manager position and to explore how you can contribute to their mission, please contact our recruitment team. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a transformative organisation.
Paths for All, the leading voice for the promotion of physical activity and walking in Scotland, is seeking an exceptional leader to steer the charity through an exciting journey of change.
Our new Chair will see Paths for All establish an infrastructure supporting fundraising and income generation to help support walking programmes across Scotland as we deliver our ambitious ‘Step It Up’ strategy.
As Scotland’s national walking charity our mission is to encourage the people of Scotland to be physically active through walking. We know that walking (whether on foot or with a wheelchair or mobility aid) makes a valuable contribution to our physical, mental and social health. This is why we champion national walking programmes in schools, workplaces and communities and work in partnership to increase levels of physical activity, by helping to create inclusive, safe and attractive environments for walking.
The Chair will work with the trustees and senior management team to spearhead this mission, upholding Paths for All’s values and supporting the delivery of the strategy and new programmes that put walking at the heart of our communities across Scotland. They will ensure effective governance for the organisation, working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and other trustees to build relationships and collaborate to ensure success.
The ideal candidate will have the following key experience:
- A strong and visible passion and commitment to our mission to support the people of Scotland to be physically active through walking.
- Experience as a trustee, ideally as a Chair.
- Experience of fundraising or income generation.
- The ability to demonstrate strategic leadership and strong inter-personal and relationship building skills.
- Experience leading organisations through periods of development and change.
- Ability to apply principles of good charity governance.
- Understanding of the third sector.
- Understanding and connections into the Scottish Government.
- Eligible to be a Director at Companies House
About the Board
Paths for All board meet on a quarterly basis held in-person and take place at the Barracks conference centre within an accessible building in a central location in Stirling. The venue is close to the railway station and has parking nearby.
Our Quarterly Board meetings generally take place from 10am to 1pm, including lunch. In addition to the quarterly board meetings and AGM, we have a staffing and finance subgroup and an outcomes subgroup, both of which are led by the Chair and which meet online as and when required. In total, the Chair role requires an average time commitment of around 1-2 days per month, to allow for regular meetings with the Chief Executive Officer and attendance at relevant events in addition to Board meetings.
About us
Paths for All pathsforall.org.uk is one of Scotland’s leading charities. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to be active every day. With your support, we can make sure we create a happier, healthier, and greener Scotland. Our office is located in Kintail House, Forthside Way, Stirling, FK81QZ a short walk from Stirling train station.
We work in partnership with national organisations who share our vision of Scotland being a walking nation.
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