Top job! Senior Marketing & Communications Officer
- Full time
- £28,000 – £32,000
- Glasgow
- Closing 10th May 2023
- Advertised from 12th April 2023
- Permanent.
Role
Are you searching for a position with purpose? A role to make a real difference? Where your time can be transformational? MCR Pathways is a national, award-winning mentoring programme dedicated to addressing the long-standing inequality in education outcomes, career opportunities and life chances for care experienced young people and those experiencing disadvantage. Our in-school mentoring has profound impacts on mentees in their confidence, wellbeing, achievement and post-school progression. MCR Mentors are volunteers who make and experience a life changing difference.
MCR Pathways Marketing and Communications team works to increase engagement with, and knowledge of the MCR programme across new and existing audiences and stakeholders.
The Senior Marketing and Communications Officer will work with the Head of Marketing and Communications and wider team by developing and delivering marketing campaigns to support our recruitment of volunteer mentors across the country, and in developing awareness of the impact of our programme. You will be responsible for developing and implementing communications for internal and external audiences, including staff, mentors, businesses, partners, stakeholders and media. You will also be expected to assist the Head of Marketing and Communications in supporting and managing the wider Marketing and Communications team.
The role demands a solid understanding of marketing principles, creative flair, up-to-date knowledge of current marketing trends and a professional approach to process, deadlines and internal communications. The Senior Marketing and Communications Officer is required to produce fast and accurate work, undertaken with a keen eye for detail, and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
For the full job description and person specification please click below:
Application notes
To apply, please visit our website and complete the application form in 500 words or fewer, making clear reference to the points covered within the Job Description & Person Specification. Please attach your CV and examples from your portfolio. Examples can be separate or simply links in your CV.
Closing Date: 10th May 2023 at 5pm
Please note, the role will be subject to a PVG check and two satisfactory references, one of which must be from your current or most recent employer.
MCR Pathways subscribes to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) regarding disclosure & barring.
MCR Pathways is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role is subject to a PVG check. Applications to process PVGs will only be submitted once the successful candidate has accepted the offer of a position.
MCR Pathways is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join MCR Pathways as our Chief Executive Officer. We’re looking for a visionary leader who can demonstrate a burning passion and unwavering commitment to helping young people unlock their potential whatever their circumstances. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the CEO will lead and guide the organisation in its mission to improve equality of outcomes, job choices and life chances for care-experienced, vulnerable and otherwise disadvantaged young people.
Can you inspire our dedicated team to recruit volunteer mentors to reach even more young people from across the United Kingdom? You’ll need effective strategic planning skills, solid business acumen, financial management experience and be a confident spokesperson and promoter of MCR’s values and purpose.
Our recruitment pack contains detailed information about the role and the person specification. If you think you're the right person for the job we can't wait to hear from you. Please click below to find details of how to apply.
Partnership & Mentor Recruitment Manager – North Region
- Full time
- £28,000 – £32,000
- North of Scotland
- Closing 12th January 2024
MCR Pathways is a national award-winning charity dedicated to addressing the long-standing inequality in education outcomes, career opportunities and life chances for young people in care and those on the edge of care and in need. Our in-school mentoring has proven to have profound impacts on young people; boosting their confidence, improving wellbeing and encouraging achievement and post-school progression. At present MCR mentors make and experience a life changing difference to over 5,000 young people from across the country.
We are looking for an outstanding Partnership & Mentor Recruitment Manager to cover our programme in the Highlands. The role will focus on forming leading partnerships with key public and private sector organisations to drive mentor recruitment.
You’ll establish a deeply personal service that inspires every partner, volunteer and individual to feel a hugely valued part of the MCR cause. This is exceptional relationship building and inspirational championing of the MCR cause in practice. You will be a motivated, committed, enthusiastic and resilient person with a strong and practical belief in addressing inequality.
There will be travel involved in this role so the successful candidate will have a driving licence and access to a car.
Top job! Chief Operating Officer – Maternity Cover
- Full time
- £35,000 – £40,000
- Glasgow
- Closing 18th December 2023
About us:
Clyde Scouts supports around 7,000 young people and over 1800 adult volunteers across the following areas of Scotland: Glasgow; East Renfrewshire; East Dunbartonshire; North Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire. Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.
By 2025 we will have prepared more young people with skills for life, supported by amazing leaders delivering an inspiring programme.
We will be growing, more inclusive, shaped by young people and making a bigger impact in our communities.
Clyde Scouts are extremely lucky to own and run two trading operations that support our charity to achieve their mission which include:
- An outdoor centre at Auchengillan, which provides a focus for the provision of adventure based programme and development activities for young people in local Scout Groups and community organisations.
- The Glasgow Scout Shop which supplies Scout uniforms, books and badges and outdoor clothing and equipment that supports the programme undertaken by our youth members.
We also have two campsites Avondyke and Coltswood.
About the role:
We have a really great opportunity for someone looking to further their career and work with an amazing team at an exciting time.
Our Chief Operating Officer, Katrina Watson, will be going off on maternity leave at the end of March 2024 and we are looking for someone to step into the role. You will play a pivotal part in leading the effective management of our Charity, ensuring the smooth running of our operations, adherence to governance standards, providing strong leadership during a crucial period of maternity leave and supporting our Groups, District and Region to provide more #SkillsforLife and develop our Adult Volunteering.
This is a fixed term contract for 11months, we are hoping to have someone start at the beginning of March 2024.
Details of the role are as follows:
Hours - Full Time, 37.5 hours per week. You will be required to attend committee meetings and support activities and events, including working during evenings and weekends, for which time off in lieu, will be agreed.
Location - Clyde Scouts Head Office (flexibility for some hybrid working) G2 4PB with travel to our outdoor Centre, campsites and occasional events.
Senior Practitioner – Chestnut Wynd
- Full time
- £30,657
- Senior Practitioner – Chestnut Wynd
- Closing 8th January 2024
Organisation profile:
Dean and Cauvin Young People’s Trust is one of Edinburgh’s oldest and established charities, providing residential group living and community, family and group work support to children, young people and families. We are committed to implementing The Promise and building strong and caring relationships with our young people rooted in our values of Care, Perseverance, Acceptance and Hope. We provide a scaffolding of love and support around them as they take their first steps towards a confident and independent future.
Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to come and join our team as a Senior Practitioner based in our new Chestnut Wynd house for young people. Situated in West Granton, our newly-built house provides a safe and nurturing home for up to five young people aged 15-21 and a range of modern facilities and wellbeing spaces designed to help them grow, develop and make a successful transition to young adulthood.
As part of a team you will work closely with the young people we live alongside to provide the daily care and support they need and the advice and guidance to manage their health and wellbeing, independent learning and living skills, education and training needs. Our house staff also work closely with our community-based team to provide additional 1:1 and group supports to young people and to further develop their social and community connections. We work together with families, social work, health services and other colleagues to keep the strengths, aspirations and voice of the young person at the heart of all we do while ensuring their safety and welfare is always maintained.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to be part of our team as we adapt our services to #KeepThePromise. We are looking for skilled individuals who are passionate about working with young people building strong relationships with them. This role will suit someone who understands child development, trauma-informed practice and is skilled in planning and delivering robust assessment and interventions with young people, as well as being positive and thoughtful, and rights focused.
A Senior Practitioner is a hugely important role for us. As a key part of our team you contribute to creating a culture of nurture and care for our young people while also ensuring the house is maintained and resourced to meet the needs of young people and staff.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to be part of our team as we adapt our services to #KeepThePromise. We are looking for someone who is:
- An individual who is skilled in planning and delivering a range of 1:1 and group-based practice approaches with young people.
- Values-led and rights focused.
- Able to have honest and courageous conversations
- Passionate about working alongside children, young people and families.
- Able to build strong and effective relationships with young people, their family and professional and social support networks.
- Works in a way that that is rooted in an understanding of child and young people’s developmental needs, trauma-informed and restorative approaches.
- Can undertake assessment and care-planning processes for young people to ensure a focus on positive outcomes.
- Flexible, creative and fun!
This role involves a shift pattern over a six-week rota and therefore requires weekend working, and sleep-ins.
We are committed to the development of all our staff and the successful applicants will have access to:
- Regular support and supervision
- Continuous Professional Development
- Training and learning opportunities.
- Discounted access to our holiday caravan
- Our Employee Assistance Scheme
If you are someone who can make a difference for young people and have relevant experience with social work, youth/community/family work or other relevant experiences then we want to hear from you!
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