Design Specialist
- Part time
- £29,118 pro-rata
- Edinburgh office base with the option to work flexibly and remotely from home
- Closing 5th June 2023
- Advertised from 19th May 2023
- 17.5 hours per week (0.5 FTE), Permanent.
- Company pension (up to 8%), 35 days annual leave, an employee assistance programme and learning and development opportunities
Role
We’re on a journey to create fairer communities by facilitating 10 million social entrepreneurs globally by 2030.
Do you want to help make this a reality?
We are looking for a values-driven design expert to join our highly skilled, motivated, and supportive team. Working closely with the Head of Communications and Impact you will be our operational specialist for design. You will plan, design and create marketing materials and ensure the application of a consistent and engaging global brand.
This role is part of the Global Learning Lab, which catalyses innovative, high quality, accredited programmes through our global community of facilitators, staff and partners. It’s an exciting time to join the team as we look towards growing and embedding our new brand.
Having the right mind-set, attitude and approach is as important for us as having the right experience and skills. We appreciate that the best person might not have all the listed criteria yet, so if you feel your experience and skills will help you to make a great contribution in this role and you have the right mind-set, we would welcome an application from you.
Job Purpose:
To support the Social Enterprise Academy’s reputation and growth by providing specialist design support to ensure visual brand consistency across the organisation’s domestic and international global remit.
Key Responsibilities:
Graphic design and development
- Project manages the design and production of core Social Enterprise Academy resources and materials, working with internal and external partners and using a range of software
Visual brand identity
- Responsible for maintaining the Social Enterprise Academy’s visual brand guidelines, championing the brand, training staff in its use and ensuring that the guidelines are consistently followed
Materials management
- Responsible for maintaining the quality and currency of the Social Enterprise Academy’s marketing and communications resources, templates and guides – managing their accessibility and, through a coaching approach, ensuring that staff and delivery partners are able to use them effectively
For a full set of criteria and information on how to apply please download the recruitment pack from our website.
Website: socialenterprise.academy/scot/join-the-team
Organisation profile:
At the Social Enterprise Academy, we believe social entrepreneurs play an essential role in changing the world.
We strengthen their role in local communities through transformational learning programmes that will increase their community impact.
Our programmes are accredited, responsive to learner needs, and are delivered by experienced facilitators who are social change leaders themselves.
Since 2004, we have delivered over 1,900 learning programmes to 28,000+ learners in over 30 countries. We have also engaged over 55,000 young people around the world, using social enterprise as a tool to help them reach their full potential and create positive change in their communities.
Application notes
- Complete the application form and the equality and diversity monitoring form (downloadable via our website)
- Send your application form and equality and diversity monitoring form in Word document format to seahr@socialenterprise.academy by 5pm, Monday, 05 June 2023
- Please note that interviews will take place week commencing 12 June 2023 via Zoom
More information available at: socialenterprise.academy/scot/join-the-team
If you have any questions or if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments for the application or interview process e.g. application form in a different format or extra interview time please get in touch:
Lanagh Taylor | 0131 243 2670| seahr@socialenterprise.academy
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ESS is based in Edinburgh. We work with the third sector and funders so they can measure and explain their impact, as well as use learning to improve practice and inform policy.
The post involves managing ESS’s external communications (our website, newsletter and social media) to share learning about third sector evaluation and to promote our events and resources. You work with colleagues to create and design resources. You contribute to ESS’s income generation by promoting our services to the sector and to funders.
We want the best candidate for the job, so we will consider candidates who can work 4 days a week (28 hours) or 3 days a week (21 hours). See application pack for details.
Top job! Wellbeing Services Lead
- Full time
- £39,500
- Linlithgow and Clarkston, East Renfrewshire
- Closing 2nd October 2023
We are looking for a highly motivated, solutions focused and enthusiastic Wellbeing Services Lead who is passionate about innovation and making a difference.
The Donaldson Trust is the National Body for Neurodiversity. We pride ourselves on our person-centred approach and expertise, recognising the importance of tailored, flexible support services so we can truly meet the individual needs of neurodivergent children, young people and adults.
You will lead the operational management and support further development our collective Wellbeing Services for young people, ensuring best practice and highest standard of safeguarding. Our Wellbeing Services currently include Vibe in Linlithgow, West Lothian, and WoodlaND Learning in Clarkston, East Renfrewshire.
You will lead teams of Learning and Wellbeing Practitioners to ensure young people are supported to achieve their ambitions using a wellbeing framework and a programme of learning and skills development activities designed to meet individual needs.
You will have experience of managing services in a related field, monitoring and evaluating outcomes and impact, and strong approach to performance management and quality improvement. With strong communication, collaborative and influencing skills, you will have a track record of leading, managing and developing effective teams.
As a member of a multidisciplinary leadership team, you will also contribute to the strategic development of services and organisational growth to increase our support of neurodivergent people. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced service manager looking to take the next step in their career.
Programme Coordinator
- Full time
- £24,057
- Edinburgh office base with the option to work flexibly from home
- Closing 2nd October 2023
We’re on a journey to create fairer communities by facilitating 10 million social entrepreneurs globally by 2030. Do you want to help make this a reality?
We are looking for a customer-focused, friendly, helpful and well-organised Programme Coordinator to support us in delivering learning programmes throughout Scotland and the rest of the UK.
Your role will be to support the Adult Delivery team by liaising with learners, clients, venues, Associate Facilitators and guest speakers to make the arrangements for programmes.
You will be a key point of contact for learners and for general enquiries and will be responsible for keeping our learner and programme information up to date and accurate. You will work collaboratively with our Programme Manager, Senior Programme Officer and Programme Officers to coordinate learning programmes from start to finish and will contribute to the achievement of annual team-based targets.
We are looking for someone who wants to work with vibrant, entrepreneurial and dedicated people and colleagues and with a good value-fit with our organisation.
Having the right mindset, attitude and approach is as important for us as having the right experience and skills. We appreciate that the best person might not have all the listed criteria yet so if you feel your experience, skills and attitude will help you to make a great contribution in this role and you have the right mindset, we would welcome an application from you.
Job Purpose:
To support the effective delivery and maximise the impact of the Academy’s Adult learning programmes and the ongoing sustainability of the Academy.
• To provide effective administrative support to the Programme Manager, Senior Programme Officer, Programme Officers and Programme Manager, Associate Facilitators and the Technical Support team to ensure high-quality programme delivery, accreditation and monitoring and evaluation across the UK.
• As the learners' primary Academy touch point, to provide excellent customer care throughout the learner experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Customer Service and Signposting
• To be the main point of contact for learners in ensuring a well-administered learning journey
• To establish strong working relationships and provide outstanding customer service to Associate Facilitators, Technical Support colleagues and, where relevant, to delivery partners across the UK– ensuring good communications, providing guidance, sharing best practice, and signposting to additional support.
Administration
• To support the Adult Delivery team across a range of administrative tasks relating to day-to-day programme delivery from contract inception to final reporting.
• To appropriately plan, coordinate and make contractual and logistical arrangements for all delivery partners.
• Responsible for gathering and collating evaluation data and case study information to evidence impact and for monitoring progress towards performance indicators.
• Responsible for effective implementation of learner management systems and processes.
Promotion and awareness raising
• To support colleagues to maximise awareness of/recruitment to learning programmes and raise general awareness of the Academy.
For a full set of criteria and information on how to apply please download the recruitment pack from our website.
Organisation profile:
At the Social Enterprise Academy, we believe social entrepreneurs play an essential role in changing the world.
We strengthen their role in local communities through transformational learning programmes that will increase their community impact.
Our programmes are accredited, responsive to learner needs, and are delivered by experienced facilitators who are social change leaders themselves.
Since 2004, we have delivered over 1,900 learning programmes to 28,000+ learners in over 30 countries. We have also engaged over 55,000 young people around the world, using social enterprise as a tool to help them reach their full potential and create positive change in their communities.
As part of our succession planning the Social Enterprise Academy are looking to recruit up to 4 new volunteer Board members who are interested in supporting our vision and being part of making amazing change happen and are able to commit to a minimum of 45 hours per year.
We are particularly interested in applications from those with expertise or experience in any of the following areas:
- Learning & Development
- HR and People Development, creating positive working cultures, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- Working in or managing an organisation that operates internationally
- Growing or scaling a business
- Fundraising
- Social Enterprise, either as a social entrepreneur or working within a social enterprise
- Expertise in the use of technology in service delivery and an understanding of digital developments
- Policy and/or public affairs relating to social enterprise and the third sector in Scotland
- Young people engagement
As well as having the wider professional skills and experiences that we need on the board we also want a board that reflects and understands the people that we serve.
We will choose candidates who, overall, offer the best contribution and fit with our values. Relevant skills and experience are important but previous board experience is not essential, nor is a long career at a senior level. Applications from first-time board members are welcomed. All board members will be given a full induction and will be supported to maximise the value of their contribution.
Through this recruitment process, we will also be considering whether some applicants who are not chosen for a board role might be open to a committee or advisory role with the Academy.
What does being a board member mean?
As a board member you will work with our Chair, fellow board members and our Chief Executive to contribute towards the future of the organisation. Your work will help ensure that we continue to deliver a high-quality service and encourage innovation in learning and enterprise. You will be legally responsible for the organisation and will be supported in fully understanding how to carry out your role. You will provide ideas, insight, feedback, and positive challenge in order to help increase our reach and impact.
The responsibilities of the board include:
- Overall good governance of the organisation
- Overall strategy of the organisation
- Overall sustainability of the organisation and ensuring finances are well-managed and reported
- Ensuring the organisation acts in accordance with its charitable aims
- Ensuring the organisation fulfils its legal obligations in relation to its charitable and company status
As well as fulfilling these responsibilities the Academy board is a creative and strategic group, engaging with the sector and the wider staff team to support the success of the organisation and its people. It is a supportive and collaborative board with individuals committed to the values of social enterprise and learning and who all bring a wealth of knowledge, expertise and perspectives.
All new board members will undertake an induction process to get to know the Academy, the team and your fellow board members.
Why join the Social Enterprise Academy Board?
This is a unique opportunity to join a motivated and committed board who are working together to shape the future of a leading learning and development organisation supporting social change. Given the Academy’s role in national policy discussions and its international replication, you will have influence considerably beyond the immediate reach of the Academy.
Through your board role you will expand your contacts, knowledge and skills and you will connect with a vibrant and committed group of staff, facilitators and learners in the fast-growing space around social impact.
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