Head of Outreach
- Full time
- £38,000 – £42,000
- 15 Rutland Square, Edinburgh, EH1 2BE (Flexible Working)
- Closing 17th November 2023
- Advertised from 12th October 2023
- 35hrs per week
Role
The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) champions architecture and the built environment in Scotland. As the professional body for all chartered architects in Scotland, the RIAS supports its members and the wider built environment profession through a wide range of services and products including training and professional development, talks, events, and publications. As a registered Scottish charity run by and for its members, the RIAS supports architects and students of architecture in all corners of Scotland, in partnership with its six regional chapters. The RIAS also promotes the importance of well-designed buildings and places to the public, clients, and local and national government: from the prestigious RIAS awards programme which celebrates the very best of architecture in Scotland, to design competitions which connect clients with established and emerging architectural talent.
As the Head of Outreach, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of the RIAS by spearheading the development and implementation of robust public affairs, policy, communications, and awards program strategies. With a strong focus on creating comprehensive consultation strategies and impactful policy campaigns, you will be instrumental in shaping the organisation's public image and advocating for our members interests at a regional, national, and international level. This role contributes to the overall strategic management of the organisation as part of the RIAS senior management team.
Key Emphases:
- Public Affairs, Policy, and Communications Leadership: You will be at the forefront of devising and executing integrated public affairs, policy, and communications initiatives within RIAS. Your expertise and guidance will be instrumental in crafting cohesive messaging that effectively communicates the organization's values and positions to various stakeholders.
- Strategic Consultation Strategies: Your role will involve developing comprehensive consultation strategies that engage stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, including government agencies, industry professionals, community groups, and our members. These strategies will serve as a cornerstone for gathering valuable insights and building consensus around important architectural and urban planning matters.
- Impactful Policy Campaigns: Leading effective policy campaigns will be a core responsibility in this role. You will harness the power of advocacy and communication to promote RIAS's positions on key architectural issues, thereby elevating the organization's influence and impact.
- Widening Public Engagement through the Bookshop: The Bookshop Team, under your guidance, will actively contribute to widening public engagement with architecture. By curating a diverse selection of literature and events that celebrates architectural excellence, fosters creativity, and highlights the significance of the built environment, the Bookshop will serve as a gateway for the public to connect with architectural concepts and practices.
- Running the Awards Program: You will be responsible for overseeing and running our prestigious awards program. This entails managing the entire awards process, from soliciting submissions, forming a judging panel, and organizing the award ceremony, to effectively celebrating and recognizing outstanding contributions to architecture.
- Strategic Management Contribution: As a vital member of the RIAS senior management team, your contributions will extend beyond public affairs, policy, communications, and awards program. As part of the Senior Management Team, you will actively participate in shaping the overall strategic direction of the organization, ensuring its long-term sustainability and growth.
Person Specification – Head of Outreach
Essential Criteria:
- Experience in Public Affairs and Policy: Demonstrable experience in developing and executing successful public affairs and policy strategies. Proven track record of engaging with government agencies, industry stakeholders, and the public to advocate for organizational interests and influence policy outcomes.
- Strategic Thinker: A visionary leader with the ability to think strategically and translate ideas into actionable plans. Capable of aligning public affairs, policy, communications, and awards program initiatives with the organization's overall strategic objectives.
- Exceptional Communications Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to craft compelling messages and engage diverse stakeholders effectively. Experience in public speaking, media interactions, and delivering impactful presentations.
- Collaborative and Influential: Proven ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, external partners, and diverse stakeholders. Adept at building relationships and influencing decision-makers at various levels.
- Knowledge of Architecture and the Built Environment: Familiarity with architectural concepts, practices, and the broader built environment. Understanding of key challenges and opportunities facing the architectural industry and the ability to advocate for its importance.
- Public Engagement Expertise: Experience in widening public engagement with cultural or artistic organizations, preferably within the architectural or related fields. Proficient in utilizing various communication channels to foster public interest and appreciation for architecture.
- Project and Team Management: Strong project management skills, including the ability to plan, coordinate, and prioritize multiple initiatives effectively. Experience in leading and motivating teams to achieve shared goals.
- Organisational Representation: Proven experience in representing organisations at conferences, public events, and industry forums. Ability to serve as a spokesperson for the organisation and its core values.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience in Awards Management: Previous involvement in managing awards programs, including organizing judging processes, and coordinating award ceremonies.
- Media Relations Expertise: Experience in handling media relations and engaging with journalists to promote organizational initiatives and respond to media inquiries.
- Knowledge of Policy Development: Familiarity with policy development processes and experience in shaping policies related to the built environment or architectural industry.
- Network of Stakeholders: An established network of contacts within the architectural industry, government bodies, and related organizations.
- Educational Background: A degree in a relevant field, such as Public Relations, Public Policy, Architecture, or a related discipline.
- Commitment to Architecture and the Built Environment: Demonstrated passion for architecture and a genuine commitment to promoting its significance and impact on society.
Responsible to: RIAS CEO
Responsible for: Bookshop Manager & Outreach Co-ordinator
Benefits
Staff Pension Scheme with Royal London, 5% contributions by employer/employee, payment of professional fees, flexible working, minimum of 2 days office based, starting holiday entitlement 20 days plus 10 public holidays, Christmas, and New Year Closure.
Equality & Diversity
The RIAS is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for our members and employees to feel respected, included, and able to give their best and thrive.
Application notes
To apply for this position please send your CV and a covering statement (no more than two side of A4) demonstrating your experience in relation to the job description and required competencies.
Applications will be shortlisted and those selected, invited to interview. Both the application, supporting statement and interview will contribute towards the assessment and final appointment.
Please send your application to recruitment@rias.org.uk or by post to RIAS, 15 Rutland Square, Edinburgh, EH1 2BE.
The deadline for applications Friday 17th November 2023.
First round interviews will be held virtually late November early December.
Start Date: Flexible
Website: rias.org.uk
Chair and Trustee Recruitment
- Management Board
- Unpaid
- Hybrid/Remote: Edinburgh
- Closing 16th January 2026
Arts Culture Health & Wellbeing Scotland (ACHWS) are looking to recruit a new Chair and several new Trustees to join our Board of Trustees in 2026.
If you are passionate about the role of arts and culture in health and wellbeing outcomes, want to help shape the future of culture and health collaboration in Scotland, support the engagement with the growing membership and make a difference at a local and national level, we’d love to hear from you.
ACHWS is Scotland’s national network linking together, advocating for and supporting those working at the interface of arts, culture, health and wellbeing in Scotland. We seek to advance health and wellbeing in Scotland through the promotion and practice of arts and cultural work across a range of health, social, cultural, care and community contexts. Our vision is for arts and culture to be recognised as transformative to health and wellbeing and accessible to everyone in Scotland.
Applications are welcome from across Scotland with option to join meetings by Zoom with in-person attendance at one meeting per year and board away day. Travel, accommodation and childcare expenses are available for all meetings for those who live outwith Edinburgh, as well as support with access requirements and reasonable adjustments.
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People and Payroll Officer
- Part time
- £28,500 – £30,000 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 18th January 2026
This is an exciting opportunity to join Apex Scotland at a transformative moment, working alongside our newly appointed Head of People to bring our HR function back in-house and shape the future of how we support and develop our staff. As People and Payroll Officer, you’ll play a key role in launching and embedding our new people strategy, helping to create a workplace where colleagues feel valued, supported, and empowered to deliver life-changing impact every day.
By aligning our people strategy with Apex Scotland’s vision of “A Future Beyond Your Past”, you’ll be part of a dedicated People Team driving meaningful change across the organisation. Your work will not only strengthen our culture but also ensure we can continue to thrive, grow, and sustain the positive impact we have in communities across Scotland.
About you
As the People and Payroll Officer, you will bring experience in HR administration and payroll support, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will have handled confidential information with discretion and accuracy, supporting processes such as recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and pensions.
Our values at Apex Scotland are Believe, Respect, Empower and Support, values that we live and breathe every day both internally and externally, our new People and Payroll Officer will share our passion for demonstrating our values.?
About the charity
Apex Scotland helps people with experience of the justice system to have a future beyond their past. We see a society that values second chances, where barriers to inclusion are dismantled, and where people with justice system experience are empowered to contribute fully, shaping safer, fairer, and more compassionate communities.?
Our support includes early intervention initiatives, the provision of practical and emotional support, training and employability programmes. We understand that those we support and care for require interventions that are person centred, recognising their own individual, unique needs and circumstances.
If you believe in a future beyond someone’s past, apply to work with us today.
What we offer
- 3% Employer Pension Contribution
- Death in Service
- Enrolment to a health plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to Perkbox for discounts and offers
- Christmas closure
- Hybrid working
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Top job! Head of Walking Programmes
- Full time
- £46,135 – £51,266
- Hybrid: Stirling
- Closing 19th December 2025
Walking Scotland is Scotland’s walking and wheeling charity. Walking and wheeling are the most affordable and practical ways to help solve some of Scotland’s biggest challenges, from health inequalities to the climate-nature emergencies.
We promote the benefits of walking and wheeling on our physical, social, and mental health. Our programmes connect communities and inspire positive behaviour change. We also improve places and spaces to walk and wheel.
A key element of this work involves the delivery of our walking programmes, and we are seeking a senior leader who can inspire and develop our approach to this work. Our programme settings are based on national and international evidence of what works best to support people to become more active with walking and wheeling being one of the best ways to achieve this
So, as a potential candidate for this new post:
- Are you able to take a leading role by managing our walking programme teams to deliver on our commitments?
- Are you able to build, manage and nurture highly effective relationships, influencing key stakeholders, partner organisations and funders to increase walking opportunities in Scotland?
- Can you demonstrate competency as a senior leader and contribute meaningfully to a Senior Leadership Team?.
- Are you adaptable and resilient and able to anticipate challenges and developing plans to solve them?
You will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Senior Leadership Team to champion and deliver Walking Scotland’s Mission, Strategy, and Plans. You will also lead a multidisciplinary team to drive forward Walking Scotland’s key objectives within the programme settings.
We offer the opportunity to be part of an organisation that recognises staff as our most valued asset. Attractive employment conditions include a contributory pension scheme and flexi-time policy.
Services Manager - Enquire (Maternity Cover)
- Part time
- £41,913 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 12th January 2026
Children in Scotland are proud to have been delivering our Scottish Government funded Enquire service for over 25 years now. This national service continues to be a highly trusted and respected source of quality and accessible information and advice on additional support for learning.
The opportunity has arisen to take on the role of Service Manager for a period of 12 months on a maternity cover basis. Sitting within Children in Scotland’s Services, Policy and Participation department, this role will involve effective management of all areas of Enquire service delivery.
We are looking for a brilliant and experienced manager with excellent skills in communication, organisation, people management and budget management. The right candidate will also have a solid understanding of the additional support for learning landscape in Scotland to ensure that we maintain our high standards of delivery across all work streams.
If you feel like this role is for you, and that you have the ability to manage an outstandingly knowledgeable and committed team to provide a high quality service for our nation’s children, families and professionals relating to additional support for learning, then please read on.
About Children in Scotland
Giving all children in Scotland an equal chance to flourish is at the heart of everything we do.
By bringing together a network of people working with and for children, alongside children and young people themselves, we offer a broad, balanced and independent voice. We create solutions, provide support and develop positive change across all areas affecting children in Scotland. We do this by listening, gathering evidence, and applying and sharing our learning, while always working to uphold children’s rights.
Our range of knowledge and expertise means we can provide trusted support on issues as diverse as the people we work with and the varied lives of children and families in Scotland.
Diversity
Children in Scotland values the contribution of all our staff, whatever their background. Our recruitment decisions are based on fair, open processes, with appointment on merit. We welcome applications from everyone.
Further Information
For an informal chat about the job, please contact Billy Anderson, Head of Services, Participation and Policy by email on banderson@childreninscotland.org.uk
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