RSPB Scotland is looking for a Fundraising Manager to help generate and maximise income from external funding sources. The role is primarily responsible for raising money for work undertaken by RSPB Scotland, and as such the successful candidate will ideally be based in Scotland.

What's the role about?

We are looking for a motivated individual with relevant fundraising experience who will take the initiative to seek out new funding opportunities and create high quality funding proposals.

This role will have a particular focus on raising income from grants and charitable trusts but may require flexible working across fundraising streams. Therefore, experience in corporate and/or individual fundraising would be desirable.

Excellent writing skills and attention to detail are crucial to the success of this role, as is the ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently and prioritise to meet tight deadlines. The successful candidate must also be confident in building and developing strong relationships, both externally with funders and internally with RSPB staff from other offices and nature reserves. This role will also include line management responsibilities.

Knowledge of the threats facing nature and our climate, and a passion to contribute towards tackling these issues, is required.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• Proven, successful track record in securing five and six figure donations from grants and/or charitable trusts
• Excellent writing skills for compiling funding proposals and projects reports and claims
• Good numeracy skills, attention to detail, and ability to collate project budgets and grant claims
• Excellent understanding of funder motivations, funding processes, and the implications of funding packages and commitments
• Ability to work proactively, with minimal supervision, both within a team environment and independently
• Ability to develop good relationships across RSPB teams and with a range of funders and partners
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and short deadlines, and ability to cope well with change
• Persuasive verbal communication skills to influence and represent the RSPB to a variety of external and internal audiences
• Ability to work with other organisations and manage collaborative funding proposals, as well as work independently and manage own workload
• Experience in managing line reports, providing guidance, support and performance management
• Experience in recording income and donor communications on a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system
• Competent user of Microsoft Office

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in promoting the importance and uniqueness of Edinburgh’s historic environment and heritage, working with passionate staff and partners.

We are looking for an ambitious, experienced and talented Communications & Interpretation Officer to develop and deliver a crucial, creative and impactful Communications and Interpretation programme, to build awareness and promote understanding of the city’s World Heritage Site status and the role that Edinburgh World Heritage plays in conserving, interpreting and enhancing the site. This is an ideal opportunity for an individual looking to further develop a wide range of key communication skills, from classical PR/media management to creating engaging content for our website, social media channels, public events and print media. The postholder will also develop our Interpretation Strategy and deliver the creation of new heritage interpretation about the World Heritage Site of the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, explaining its Outstanding Universal Value and telling its stories in original and engaging ways to ensure the survival of the Site for future generations.

Edinburgh is a unique place – steeped in history, with iconic topography and stunning historic buildings and public spaces. In 1995, the ‘Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site’ was inscribed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Edinburgh World Heritage, an independent charity, co-ordinates the management of the Site with its partners, the City Council and Historic Environment Scotland. Our vision is to make Edinburgh an inspirational and empowering place to live, work, study or visit – no matter who you are. We believe that heritage and conservation are central to making this happen, connecting people to the city and the World Heritage Site.

For more information on Edinburgh World Heritage, please visit our website at ewh.org.uk.

Working for a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP)

Mark Ruskell MSP is looking for a Casework Coordinator to join his team based in Mid Scotland and Fife.

MSPs are employers in their own right. Under their employment, you will become part of a team supporting them in carrying out their duties. You'll work in a dynamic and fast paced environment to provide an outstanding service for constituents.

Responsibilities

• Supporting with keeping casework up to date and responding to public enquiries.
  • Keeping cases up to date by tracking, logging, and recognising when to escalate issues within team.
  • Meeting constituents on a wide range of issues, including those of a sensitive nature and escalating accordingly.
  • Supporting the Head of Office to investigate patterns of enquiries and produce casework reports.

• Assisting the broader regional team by attending visits, monitoring local issues and media coverage on my behalf.
  • Corresponding with constituents and local campaign groups.
  • Preparing and delivering regular briefings and updates on regional issues to Mark and the broader team.
  • Supporting Mark on visits across the Mid Scotland & Fife Region.
  • Monitoring local and regional media trends.

• Supporting with general regional office administration and acting as front of office for enquiries.
  • Responding to all regional correspondence while professionally managing each enquiry within agreed timescale
  • Building and maintaining relationships with regional organisations, stakeholders, and groups as required.
  • Drafting written correspondence such as letters, requests for information and parliamentary questions and motions.

• Reviewing constituent records and documentation in line with casework GDPR requirements.
  • Ensuring casework filing systems, both electronic and manual, are kept up-to-date in line with GDPR requirements.
  • Ensuring broader administrative and secretarial support is provided.

About You

Requirements

• Have experience of providing professional advice and/or advocacy support in a work or voluntary setting.
• Have the ability to foster good working relationships with a wider variety of stakeholders.
• Be a proactive problem solver with the motivation and resilience to adapt and deal with challenges and find solutions.
• Have excellent written, verbal and IT skills with accurate attention to detail.
• Have a flexible and adaptable approach, being able to use good judgement and work on own initiative.
• Be well organised with the ability to prioritise competing workloads.
• Be patient and sensitive while remaining objective and open minded.
• Be comfortable being in a front facing role explaining regulations such as GDPR to the general public.
• Be acutely aware of the responsibility of representing those unable to do so themselves in certain situations.
• Have a natural interest in helping people with a curiosity to probe for further information where required.
• Have an interest in politics and the Mid Scotland and Fife region.

Are you an experienced trainer with the ability to engage a wide-ranging audience, and knowledge of conflict resolution?

If so this could be the ideal opportunity for you

About the service

Cyrenians’ Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution (SCCR) is a National Resource Centre for best practice in conflict resolution, mediation and early intervention work with a particular focus on young people and families. Our award-winning digital resources, free training and events improve understanding of conflict and emotional needs, to transform relationships and lives.

About the role

This role will ensure that the SCCR continues to evolve and extend its reach. You will:

• Develop and deliver workshops and events, both online and in person
• Contribute to our range of digital resources
• Maintain and develop working relationships with family support services, schools and other groups / organisations
• Monitor and report on the progress of our work

About you

We are looking for an experienced trainer / facilitator with energy and enthusiasm to take this work forward. You will be creative, innovative and a highly motivated team player with an interest in improving the relationships and lives of young people and families.

You should also be:

• Well organised and effective with your time management.
• Flexible and creative in your approach
• Able to demonstrate our values of compassion, respect, integrity, and innovation in the work that you do.

How we will support you

You’ll be part of a small team, led by a supportive manager. There will be opportunities for you to learn and develop, while sharing your skills and experiences. You will have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme, and staff wellbeing services.

About us

At Cyrenians we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness by taking a Public Health Approach to Homelessness Prevention. We take a values-led and relationships-based approach to delivering all our services.

You can find out more about our impact and our values online.