Would you like to make a difference for refugees living in Scotland?

We are currently looking for a Fundraising Officer. Working as part of the Funding Development department, you will contribute towards our Individual and Community Giving Programmes, maximising engagement with donors and voluntary income in support of our vital work with refugees in Scotland.

About us

Scottish Refugee Council is Scotland’s national refugee charity. Every year, we provide direct support and advice to people rebuilding their lives in Scotland, standing up for people’s rights and campaign for a fairer and more humane asylum system and enhanced integration for communities in Scotland.

The vision is for a Scotland in which all people seeking refugee protection are welcome. A place where men, women and children are protected, find safety and support, have their human rights and dignity respected and can achieve their full potential. Together, we can build a better future with refugees in Scotland. Find out more at scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk.

Employee benefits package

• 39 days of leave (including public holidays)
• Progressive salary structure
• Flexible working options
• Training and development opportunities
• Union recognition
• Fresh fruit, tea & coffee in office
• Enhanced pay benefits
• Enhanced pension
• Counselling & coaching service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care scheme
• Death in service & 24-hour GP service
• Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 30 September 2024

This post will be subject to a disclosure check.

Scottish Refugee Council is seeking a skilled Data & Impact Officer to join our team. The Data and Impact Officer will be responsible for implementing systems that collate data and evidence to monitor outcomes and demonstrate the impact of the work of Scottish Refugee Council. The role will support data gathering, recommend improvements to existing systems and contribute to Scottish Refugee Council’s aim to lead a step-change in evidence and experience informed policy and service development.

The post holder will be part of a small team, working closely with Senior Management, collaborating across the organisation and with a range of external stakeholders including, funders, suppliers, independent evaluators and partners, to ensure appropriate and robust monitoring tools and systems are in place to measure outcomes and capture learning and impact.

About us

Scottish Refugee Council is Scotland’s national refugee charity. Every year, we provide direct support and advice to people rebuilding their lives in Scotland, standing up for people’s rights and campaign for a fairer and more humane asylum system and enhanced integration for communities in Scotland.

The vision is for a Scotland in which all people seeking refugee protection are welcome. A place where men, women and children are protected, find safety and support, have their human rights and dignity respected and can achieve their full potential. Together, we can build a better future with refugees in Scotland. Find out more at scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk.

Employee benefits package

• 39 days of leave (including public holidays)
• Progressive salary structure
• Flexible working options
• Training and development opportunities
• Union recognition
• Fresh fruit, tea & coffee in office
• Enhanced pay benefits
• Enhanced pension
• Counselling & coaching service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care scheme
• Death in service & 24-hour GP service

This post is responsible for delivering activities within our Glasgow Community Hub, and across other hubs as required and subject to the needs and demands of the project as guided by the Community Hubs Manager and CEO. If you are passionate about bicycles and cycling and have an interest in human rights and supporting disadvantaged groups, then this could be the job for you.

You will work on a variety of projects that includes repairing bikes, the co-ordination and support of volunteer bike mechanics, bike distributions, and special projects and activities as needed. Your main tasks will be associated with increasing our impact in the support of New Scots through improving workflow management, efficiency and increasing productivity in the repair and distribution of bikes to New Scots.

The post holder will maintain a good working knowledge of Bikes for Refugees programmes, policies and procedures, and maintain good working relationships with a variety of external stakeholders and partners.

You will have proven experience of working with bikes and a recognised bike mechanic qualification such as Velotech or Cytech - or equivalent mechanic experience. Experience of volunteering and/or working with volunteers is desirable. Experience of working with refugees/asylum seekers and/or other disadvantaged groups would be advantageous. A good working knowledge of IT and computer skills is essential. You will be proactive in the co-ordination and safe delivery of activities and ensure the smooth running of the workshop/hub. You will be an effective communicator with staff, volunteers, New Scots and partners.

North Glasgow Integration Network SCIO (NGIN) is currently seeking a new Treasurer. NGIN is governed by a voluntary Board of Trustees, who guide and oversee our organisation. Our board is made up of people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, with an interest in supporting asylum seekers & refugees and all New Scots in Glasgow,

The main aim of NGIN is to support asylum seekers and refugees who are accommodated in North/North East Glasgow communities. Led by the needs and interests of people accessing the service, NGIN connects people with services that will support them and hosts and promotes tailored events and opportunities. The charity works with people on an individual and group basis to help them to feel safe, develop the confidence to integrate with the host community and to have an improved quality of life.

The treasurer would work closely with the lead worker to provide regular financial updates for the board, prepare annual accounts and budget forecasts and support the aims of the organisation through effective financial management of the funds received through grant awards and donations.

We are looking for an individual with an interest or experience in accounts and finances. We would also welcome skills in other areas relevant to the wider work of the board in steering the organisation such as social media, human resources, community learning & development, finance/fundraising or marketing. We are looking for candidates with a belief in social justice and financial inclusion and an interest in the wellbeing of New Scots. Given our aims and commitment to diversity, we encourage applications from all genders, the BAME community and people with additional support needs.

The position of treasurer is a voluntary position but travel expenses and other reasonable expenses accrued when carrying out the role will be paid.

Time Commitment

For the role of treasurer we ask for availability to attend online meetings with the lead worker once a month to effectively support the financial management of NGIN. As with all board members we are also seeking commitment to attend 1 board meeting per quarter, held online or in person, with email contact on matters arising between meetings. Alongside this, additional requests may be made for support with board activities such as recruitment of staff on an occasional basis.