Climate Action Hub Community Engagement Officer
- Part time
- £28,018 pro-rata
- Dalkeith
- Closing 23rd November 2023
- Advertised from 2nd November 2023
- 21 hours per week. Occasional evening work.
Role
PURPOSE OF JOB
To implement all aspects of the Midlothian Climate Hub. This post provides a unique opportunity for anyone with a passion for reducing the impacts of climate change and the potential of empowered communities, to make a major contribution to forward planning and policy at local, regional and national levels.
JOB OVERVIEW
In accordance with an agreed Hub work plan, the Community Engagement Officer will develop and deliver community group support packages to further their climate actions, including skills development, sharing and learning; help signpost community groups to funding opportunities. They will use communication strategies targeted to the circumstances of the local communities they are engaging. The community outreach work will be as inclusive as possible to ensure that no communities or groups are excluded from the support available from the Hub.
Working as part of a small team delivering an agreed work plan, the two postholders will be good team workers, and be prepared, within the context of a 21 hour working week, to work flexibly across Midlothian in response to demands as and when they arise.
Application notes
Please return completed form to: info@mvacvs.org.uk
Closing Date: Thursday 23 November 9am
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Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire (VANL), North Lanarkshire’s local Third Sector Interface is looking for new trustees to join its existing board. Your role as a trustee will help VANL complete its vital work in supporting local people’s wellbeing and equality by helping community and voluntary organisations of all types and sizes. We do this by providing guidance and support on issues such as volunteering, funding, strategy, governance, HR, ICT and more. We also support the sector to work better together and in partnership with local communities, the council and NHS to improve services and support, whilst hosting the flagship Community Solutions Programme.
Trustees are a vital part of this operation, advocating on behalf of VANL and the sector to local partners for the benefit of the local community and voluntary sector. You, as a trustee will help to set our strategic direction, ensure that our work matches the mission, values and goals of the organisation, manage organisational risk, and help to establish policies, procedures and practices that govern our internal and external approaches.
About You
Trustees must have a genuine interest in achievement of VANL’s charitable purposes, vision, mission, values and objectives. Trustees should also have a genuine interest in improving the effectiveness of the community and voluntary sector and volunteering in North Lanarkshire for the benefit of local people and communities, with the goal of improving people’s wellbeing and equality.
Trustees should have a good understanding or be willing to develop the following:
- the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
- effective charity governance
- leadership and management
- charity strategic overview, financial management, and people management
- knowledge and understanding of the North Lanarkshire Community and Voluntary Sector
- collaboration with and between CVS organisations and statutory bodies
About the Organisation
VANL is a charity which provides services and support to the wider CVS across North Lanarkshire to help the sector to be as effective as possible. We are one of 32 “Third Sector Interfaces” (TSIs) in Scotland – one for each local authority area. TSIs are formally recognised and part-funded by the Scottish Government.
You can learn more about VANL on our website, via our leaflet linked below, and via our trustee recruitment pack linked below.
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Green Health Link Worker (Maternity Cover)
- Part time
- £31,611 – £36,585 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Grantown on Spey
- Closing 8th December 2024
About Us:
The Cairngorms National Park is an incredible place to live and work. The UK’s largest national park is a place of sheer abundance, having more high mountain ground than anywhere else in the UK, the largest Caledonian forest, some of Scotland’s purest rivers and finest livestock rearing farmland. It is also home to 25 percent of the UK’s rare and endangered species. It is a truly unique place to work, with our dedicated and passionate Visitor Services team who are committed to people and nature thriving together. Furthermore, there is access to some of the most beautiful countryside straight from our Headquarters office door.
The Cairngorms National Park Authority is a fantastic place to work and offers great opportunities to grow your career. The Park Authority is listed in the UK’s top 100 best not- for-profit companies to work for. We’re dedicated to both this amazing place and our employees.
We now have an exciting opportunity for a Green Health Link Worker (Maternity Cover) to join the CNPA and develop the capacity to improve the health of the residents of Badenoch and Strathspey.
The Role:
With the support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) and national lottery players, this post is part of a team that the Cairngorms National Park Authority has recruited to lead innovative, collaborative and transformative change as we tackle the climate emergency and nature crisis, and deliver an economy that works for all. Our ambition is large-scale, inclusive, transformational change that delivers our collective climate and biodiversity responsibilities.
As the Green Health Link Worker, you be responsible for developing the capacity to improve the health of the residents of Badenoch and Strathspey through coordinating and delivering a broad range of initiatives that bring together opportunities to improve health through use of the natural environment.
You will do this by assisting in the operational delivery of a Green Health Strategic Development plan for NHS Highland. Designing, co-ordinating and delivering multi agency Green Health programmes of work through key strategic partners, including NHS operational units, GPs, community planning partners such as CNPA, Nature Scot, local authorities, third sector organisations and partners in the private and voluntary sectors.
As the postholder, you will also increase levels of outdoor access and connection with nature with NHS staff, patients and visitors and receive referrals (from healthcare or self-referral) to guide patients to Green Health opportunities in the Badenoch and Strathspey area; and support access to initial participation as appropriate.
Equalities:
CNPA is an inclusive organisation and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity, relationship status, disability, age and social class. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, disabled and LGBTQ+ communities, as they are under-represented in the environment sector.
We are Disability Confident committed employer, if you are an applicant with disabilities who meets the essential requirements of the post, we will interview you. In all circumstances CNPA appoints on merit-based evidence the applicant supplies in meeting the essential criteria for the post.
CNPA Benefits:
· Civil service pension scheme – some of the benefits include:
- member contribution rates among the lowest in the public sector
- tax relief on your contributions
- generous employer contributions
- a secure, inflation-proof pension for life, with no investment uncertainty
- the option of tax-free lump sum on retirement
- potential access to ill health and injury benefits if you become too ill to work
- life assurance cover
- benefits for loved ones and dependants
- options to increase your pension
- keeping all your pensions in one place by transferring in a pension you have built up elsewhere
- support from our trusted charity partners
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service, plus Public Holidays
• Professional development
• Flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme
• Use of pool cars
About You:
To be considered as our Green Health Link Worker (Maternity Cover), you’ll need:
• Knowledge and experience of outdoor recreation or environmental education
• Experience in health-related posts (not necessarily in the NHS) including public health posts bodies
• Practical experience in leading physical outdoor or environmental education activities
• Knowledge of NHS and understanding of public health practice, health promotion, health economics and health care evaluation
• Experience of lone working and engaging hard to reach groups and vulnerable individuals
• Project management experience
• Experience of planning and delivering action research projects.
• Articulate with excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Computer and IT literate;
• Flexible approach to working hours as evening and weekend working will be occasionally required
• Permission to work in the UK
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Are you passionate about helping children fulfil their potential and build a better Scotland? We are too!
This is a unique opportunity to lead Children’s Parliament, an internationally renowned and respected organisation promoting children’s human rights, as we look to recruit an inspirational and highly skilled Director.
We want someone who can lead and develop a passionate team of expert practitioners in raising awareness and understanding of children’s rights amongst children and adults. Together we need to help them understand how we can improve children’s lives, support the people and organisations who support our children, and help to implement the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024.
The Director will lead a Senior Leadership Team, consisting of the Head of Programmes, Head of Operations and Senior Programme Manager. The Director will inspire our talented and dedicated team, using their professional networks to advocate for children as the face and voice of Children’s Parliament, and realise the opportunities we have to change lives for the better. They will work with partners and stakeholders to drive culture change in the environments in which children live, learn and play and support a new chapter for Scotland’s human rights journey following the UNCRC incorporation for which we successfully campaigned this year.
We are seeking a dynamic and effective leader who will stand up and champion children’s rights. They will need to demonstrate their experience in senior leadership roles, including strategic planning, financial oversight, leadership, and risk management.
The ability to support and drive a diverse and skilled team is essential. Having experience of rights-based, creative practice will be important in being able to provide ongoing support, expertise and guidance across Children’s Parliament’s programmes. A comprehensive understanding of the political and policy landscape for children's and wider human rights in Scotland is vital as is the ability to effectively engage with a range of stakeholders.
The Director will need to demonstrate their belief that children are equal and valuable citizens. As a leader, their passion should shine through their words and actions, backed up with the expertise to navigate the challenges of ensuring Children’s Parliament continues as an internationally recognised beacon of good practice and inspiration.
Reports to: Chair of the Board and accountable to the Board of Trustees
Direct reports: Head of Programmes, Head of Operations and Business Development
Edinburgh Tenants Federation (ETF) has an exciting opportunity for a creative and dynamic individual to fill the role of Communications Officer within its core team. The successful candidate with lead on all internal and external communications, nurture a brand that underpins the core values of the organisation, and implement strategies and action plans to support the wider strategic business plan objectives.
Edinburgh Tenants Federation is an award-winning charity that works to ensure that tenants and residents are able to fully participate to shape their housing and wider services. As a membership organisation, we represent the views of our member groups to influence change across the city. The aim of ETF is simple – we want to change social rented housing in Edinburgh for the better.
• Job title: Communications Officer
• Salary: £35,102
• Hours: 35 per week
• Location: Norton Park, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh EH7 5QY. ETF embraces a hybrid working model and as such, staff are expected to work from home and office when appropriate.
• Contract term: This post is funded for a fixed period until 31st March 2026. There may be scope for an extension of the post beyond this period.
• Closing date: 12 midday Monday 16th December 2024.
The Communications Officer will manage the ETF social media channels and website, creating engaging content for a variety of audiences, and produce promotional materials and company literature, including annual reports and newsletters.
This role presents a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to work on a wide range of projects to raise the profile of ETF and share the work of the organisation at both a local and national level.
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