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Research and Policy Officer (part-time)
- Part time
- £32,000 pro-rata
- Glasgow
- Closing 13th September 2022
- Advertised from 26th August 2022
- 12 months (strong prospect of extension after 12 months subject to funding). 2.5 days/week per week (degree of flexibility required). £16,000/annum (£32,000 pro rata)
Role
Accountability of post: The post holder will be line managed by and accountable to the CEO
Location: Hybrid working; the post holder will be based in the Glasgow office in Gordon Street and have the flexibility of working from home when charity needs allow.
About us
EmilyTest is a small Scottish charity working to tackle gender based violence in education. We work essentially with schools, colleges and Universities, helping them to develop effective policies, procedures and practices in relation to gender based violence prevention, intervention and support.
Our area of expertise is working closely with Colleges and Universities.
Our aim is to ensure every young person is able to live, work and study free from the harms and threats of Gender Based Violence.
Role
The position is funded by the Scottish Government Advanced Learning & Science directorate for a term of 12 months (extension subject to securing funding). The Research and Policy Manager will work with the organisation and board of trustees to:
- Undertake large-scale empirical research with gender-based violence (GBV) in further and higher education
- Apply research to ongoing development of GBV Charter, risk assessment and any associated training
- Research and develop ‘good practice’ guides
- Work with victims/survivors and professionals including research design, participant recruitment
- Collect data & conduct data analysis
- Develop cross-sector policy and research outputs, including statements, letters, and reports
- Author evidence-based frameworks for GBV prevention, intervention, and support across further and higher education in Scotland
- Advise on EmilyTest’s GBV policy stances
- Advise on the practical implementation of evidence-based frameworks, primarily the GBV Charter for universities and colleges
- Deliver lectures, talks and presentations on EmilyTest’s research and policy outputs to a range of audiences including academic and industry
Essential knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience & personal qualities
- Knowledge of GBV in further and higher education and experience of studying/working in the field
- experience in conducting independent research
- experience of developing research outputs
- ability to generate research and policy-relevant outputs
- Have a warm and friendly manner, be committed, hardworking and highly motivated
- Excellent time management with the ability to prioritise
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work in a non-judgemental, confident and sensitive manner with colleagues, clients and all partners
- Be self motivated, work without supervision and show initiative
Desirable
- Ability to be flexible with working hours
- Knowledge of the Equally Safe strategy – Scottish Government
Personal Requirements
- Able to take an objective approach and adapt projects as new needs are identified.
- Ability to analyse and resolve challenges in an effective and timely manner.
- Have a strong team spirit and an understanding of the dynamics of a small and rapidly evolving charity.
Application notes
Applications close 5pm Monday 13th September 2022
Interviews w/c 19th September 2022.
Start date: ASAP
Please send your most recent CV, along with a covering letter explaining why you think you are suitable for the role, to: fionadrouet@emilytest.co.uk. Please specify which role you are applying for.
References from your current or most recent employer are required as part of the selection process.
Charity No SC049072.
Website: emilytest.co.uk
Twitter: emilytest12
Technical Support Engineer
- Full time
- £33,098 – £36,775
- Hybrid: Glasgow or Edinburgh, with the option to work from home for some of the working week.
- Closing 23rd December 2025
Looking for an opportunity to work for a flexible and family friendly organisation doing amazing work to support Scotland’s voluntary sector?
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Your expertise and strong communication skills will be crucial in delivering technical assistance while maintaining a customer-focused approach that aligns with our values and service standards.
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GAMH aims to promote equality of opportunity in service delivery as well as in employment practice. To achieve this, we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Accordingly, if you have any requirements regarding your application please contact Laura Middell, Central Resources Director, on 0141 552 5592.
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About Us:
Murray’s Initiative (formally known as Glasgow Council on Alcohol) is an independent Scottish charity that works to reduce alcohol and drug-related harm at both individual and community levels. Established in 1965, Murray’s Initiative adopts a long-term, trauma-informed and asset-based approach to changing the culture around substance use. Its services are built on a person-centred, harm-reduction model, supporting people whether their goal is to reduce consumption or achieve abstinence.
Murray’s Initiative offers free, confidential counselling services for people concerned about their own or someone else's drinking. Murray’s Initiative delivers a range of interventions including groupwork and employability support as well as a number of holistic and inclusive services, such as a women’s service for survivors of gender-based violence, young persons peer education service, LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing support and tailored wellbeing programmes.
Murray’s Initiative is also a recognised provider of professional development, offering a comprehensive training portfolio including education aimed at increasing awareness of alcohol use and promoting healthier lifestyles, COSCA Counselling Skills and a Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Murray’s Initiative deliver services over 6 days per week and throughout Glasgow, East Dunbartonshire and East Renfrewshire, helping people make meaningful, positive change in their lives.
The foundation of Murray’s Initiative is our supportive and inclusive culture for all who engage and work with us.
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