Programme Manager
- Part time
- £34,000 pro-rata
- Home working, with occasional access to our office in Edinburgh
- Closing 2nd February 2022
- Advertised from 12th January 2022
- 28 hrs p/w. Start date: ASAP. Contract: Permanent
Role
Reporting to: Head of Programmes
Firstport is looking for a [Programme Manager] with a background in community engagement and a track record of using user-centred service design methodologies to help us shape, launch and deliver our new Social Innovation Challenge. Building on the success of our previous Social Innovation Competition, Firstport aims to launch a redesigned programme to support innovative and collaborative social enterprise solutions to challenges facing individuals, communities and the environment.
This refreshed iteration of the competition will be based on a ‘challenge prize’ approach, where a specific problem or challenge is posed, and individuals and businesses are invited to provide enterprising, innovative solutions to address it.
The challenge will be aimed at the aspiring and early-stage social entrepreneurs currently supported by Firstport as well as new potential participants, partners and stakeholders within the wider Scottish ecosystem. The format of the challenge will be led by the communities engaged, but it is envisaged that collaboration among challenge participants will be encouraged and that successful challenge participants will receive funding to kickstart/deliver their proposals, together with tailored business support
The Social Innovation Challenge will address annual themes, with the first round building on the legacy of COP26 and seeking solutions to climate challenge issues facing rural communities.
Highly organised, dynamic and a strong networker, the successful candidate will have good knowledge of user research and service design methodologies. They will demonstrate experience in supporting people from a wide range of backgrounds to design new products or services or come up with solutions to specific issues or problems. Experience of previous work on a challenge model would be an advantage.
The successful candidate will have excellent written and spoken communication skills and be confident presenting to different audiences. They will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the concept of social enterprise and social innovation, and of the opportunities and challenges for start-ups and early-stage enterprises.
Applications from freelancers interested in developing the programme on a project basis may be considered.
Application notes
Closing date: 2 February 2022 at 9am. Interview date: 9 February 2022
To apply please visit the Firstport website: firstport.org.uk/work-with-us
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Tiree Community Development Trust (known as “Urras Thiriodh”) are seeking a Head of Projects to take on a lead role in delivering our ambitious ongoing community development work for the beautiful and vibrant Inner Hebridean island of Tiree.
The newly created role combines management and direct project delivery work and would suit a candidate with relevant experience and a pro-active approach looking to take on a challenge in a unique, bustling and diverse community development environment. You’d join a strong established team with a track record of delivering ambitious capital projects, with the goal of ensuring the sustainable development of a small island community, making Tiree the best possible place to live, work and grow.
Our current projects include developing community housing solutions, supporting veterinary services in our predominantly crofting community, operating and further developing community-owned renewable generation, working towards community-led plans to adapt to climate change, and continuing to operate key services such as a local broadband network, tourism information service, light commercial business units and the community filling station.
The role will play a key part in the ongoing delivery of our Community Development Plan – tireetrust.org.uk/the-development-plan
Impact Funding Partners works with the third sector, public sector, private companies and individual donors to create social, environmental and economic impact.
We develop grant funds with our funding partners and manage them on their behalf. This could be a national fund or one that targets a particular geographic area or group of people. Our expertise covers all elements of fund management from the initial design through to the evaluation of impact.
As CEO, reporting directly to the Board you will be proactive and passionate about supporting the team in all they do, ensuring service delivery and encouraging innovation so that we deliver support across Scotland. Your experience and networks within the Scottish not-for-profit and business communities will ensure you can act as innovator, business developer and ambassador for the organisation.
In this role you will be responsible for leading the development and continued transformation of Impact Funding Partners, devising, redeveloping and implementing the Organisation’s strategy.
A key aspect of the role is the design and delivery of a diversified new service set, and you will work closely with the Board to ensure innovation is balanced with pragmatism.
Kinship Care Project Lead (Carers)
- Part time
- £26,000 – £29,000 pro-rata
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 6th January 2025
Role overview
To provide support for Kinship Carers across the city of Edinburgh through group support, one to one support, information, advocacy and advice to build their confidence and self-esteem enabling them to better cope.
ORGANISATION PROFILE
Big Hearts Community Trust is the official charity of Heart of Midlothian Football Club. Based in South West Edinburgh, we aim to improve outcomes for individuals and families, using the power of football. We work across three key areas : Mental Health, Social Connections and Equal Opportunities.
We work closely with local and specialist partners to identify areas of need, understand where we can best add value and ensure our activities are designed and delivered effectively within the communities we serve. More information on our work can be found at bighearts.org.uk
Full details can be found in the job description attached below.
Community Ownership Support Service – Churches Programme Officer (FTC)
- Full time or Part time
- £24,567
- Hybrid: Edinburgh or Inverness
- Closing 13th January 2025
Are you interested in the heritage sector and / or the community sector? Are you a good coordinator, with excellent communication skills and digitally confident?
We are looking for a motivated and well-organised individual to support a new team working with communities across Scotland on the sustainable transfer of former places of worship into community ownership.
This role is office-based, working in Edinburgh or Inverness, but with the potential for some home working. Travel throughout the country will also be required
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