- Advertised from 13th November 2023
Role
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of young Black people and young people of colour in Scotland? Intercultural Youth Scotland (IYS) is looking for committed board members to continue their work as Scotland’s major voice for Black and People of Colour (PoC) children and young people. Established nearly four years ago as a small anti-racist youth work organisation, we have grown to a team of over 30 staff members – many of us Black and PoC young people ourselves. We aim to make IYS a community, a support and a champion for all Black and PoC children and young people in Scotland.
We centre anti-racism and the experiences of Black and PoC young people in schools, at work and in personal lives through our Mental Health Service and our Education, Restless Natives, and Youth Work programmes. Our governmental and sectoral advocacy is an extension of these priorities and focuses on upending the entrenched inequalities and structural exclusion that have cut Black and PoC young people out of decision-making that shapes our lives. When IYS join these spaces of decision-making, we are often the only people present directly engaged and connected into the lives of Black and PoC young people. Our growing presence in Scotland emanates from this unique position – as both an advocacy organisation and a community organisation.
We are looking for a creative and proactive person with a passion for antiracist change to join our board in Scotland's leading antiracist youth charity, We centre anti-racism and the experiences of Black and PoC young people in schools, at work and in personal lives through our Mental Health Service and our Education Program, Restless Natives program, and Youth Work. Our governmental and sectoral advocacy is an extension of these priorities and focuses on upending the entrenched inequalities and structural exclusion that have cut Black and PoC young people out of decision-making that shapes our lives.
Our growing presence in Scotland emanates from this unique position – as both an advocacy organisation and a community organisation. Taking on challenging demands in a world that we need to navigate to safeguard young people and maintain our life changing services.
We are looking for Board Members with a passion for antiracist change join our board in Scotland's leading antiracist youth charity, we want our board to understand the difficulties that an anti-racist organisation faces and reflect our values.
This is a voluntary role and the commitment involves around 4 hours per month, with the exception of emergency meetings. This includes Board meetings at quarterly intervals often held in person or online from 6pm until 8pm.
We’re looking for someone with…
- Lived experience of racialisation; identifying as Black or a person of colour.
- Third sector management and leadership experience
- Financial management experience
- We’re seeking enthusiastic and skilled individuals to join our Board of Trustees to help oversee our work and ensure that the voice of BPOC young people is central to everything we do. We are particularly seeking individuals with skills and experience in the following areas:
- Anti Racist Leaders
- Digital & Communications
Board Member requirements:
- Previous Board experience preferred
- Sufficient time available for Board duties
- Strong diplomatic and interpersonal skills
Board Member responsibilities:
- Knowing the organisation's mission, programs, policies, and needs.
- Preparing for meetings by reviewing the agenda and supporting documentation.
- Regularly attending board meetings and participating actively and conscientiously.
- Keeping up with issues and trends that affect the organisation.
- Participating in the evaluation of business operations and executives.
- Approving audit reports, budgets, and business decisions.
- Contributing to the development of policies and strategic plans.
- Understanding the organisation's financial affairs and ensuring fiduciary responsibilities are met.
- Ensuring the organisation complies with legal requirements.
- Maintaining confidentiality on all internal organisational affairs.
We particularly encourage dark-skinned people, migrants and people who experience multiple marginalities to apply! At IYS, we believe that we need to be representative of the people we work with. Therefore, we aim for our staff team & board members to represent the multiple experiences of Black people and people of colour in Scotland. The young people with whom we work need to trust that our team understand their experience as well as possible. We will look at skills and recognise impact of intersecting inequalities in approaches to governance and support
Application notes
If you would like further information, please email us at recruitment@interculturalyouthscotland.org.
We expect interviews to be conducted in December 2023.
To apply, simply send a letter stating which role/roles you are interested in and what skills and experience you would bring to the charity along with a copy of your CV to – to our recruitment team recruitment@interculturalyouthscotland.org If you wish to discuss the role further please email providing contact details and availability to request a call back.
Administration Officer
- Part time
- £24,100 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Edinburgh / flexible
- Closing 31st October 2024
MECOPP is Scotland’s leading Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) carers’ organisation providing a variety of care and support services to carers and cared for people from BME and those with one or more protected characteristics.
Purpose of Job
To provide an administrative and support service for the organisation.
Main Duties:
- Provide administrative, and minute-taking support to the Board and senior management team (SMT); and any other advisory groups and meetings as required, including co-ordination of MECOPP team meetings
- General reception duties including welcoming visitors, managing room bookings, monitoring the info email inbox and answering the main telephone line. Informing users, professionals and members of the public, via telephone calls and personal callers to the office, of MECOPP’s work and give appropriate and up-to-date information
- Collation and creation of social media content as required
- Office management duties including photocopying, mail outs, creating and maintaining office recording systems, databases and files, purchasing stationery and office supplies with responsibility for health & safety matters and liaison with the NP office management team .
- Provide administrative and practical support in the organisation of MECOPP training events, workshops and meetings, including the creation of display material
- To undertake other duties as may reasonably be required by the post
We are looking for a responsible individual to develop and deliver a challenging and progressive youth work programme in a safe industrious and supportive environment working mainly with young people between ages of 10-25 from BME and Roma backgrounds within Pollokshields and Govanhill.
Principle Duties:
- Day to Day operational management of youth provision at YCSA
- Direct management of the post of youth worker, sessional youth workers and volunteers
- Updating and supervision of training and development for youth workers, volunteers and mentors
- Overall responsibility for sessional and reporting and evaluation
- Input to fundraising and development of YCSA programmes
- Representing YCSA at appropriate meetings, neighbourhood partnership and liaise on meetings as directed by the Executive Lead
- Provide for the social, educational and recreational needs, and for the individual developmental needs of local young people
- Work with partners to develop, extend and improve youth provision in the Pollokshields and Govanhill area
- Carry out managerial and administrative duties in accordance with the requirements of the Executive Lead
- Preparation, co-ordination and presentation of the relevant reports and information required within the agreed frameworks of the EL and funders
- Co-operative and liaise effectively with management and young people to ensue effective delivery of services
- Attend regular supervision with Executive Lead in accordance with YCSA’s policies
Person Specification
We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate the following competencies to a high level and want to use to the full in their work. We will be looking for evidence of all the following key competencies during the selection process, if you are shortlisted.
The individual will be required to work a number of evenings during the week, due to the nature of the services provided to young people.
Essential Experience
- A recognised youth work qualification and 2 years’ experience of managing a youth provision
- 2 years’ experience of managing, supervising and training staff
Essential Knowledge/skills
- A clear understanding of social education as a response to the needs of young people
- The ability to develop and deliver youth work programmes that respond to the needs of young people
- A range of sports/arts and youth work skills
- The ability to work effectively with young people who present challenging and discriminatory behaviour
- An understanding of the requirements of developing anti-discriminatory youth work programming
- An understanding of Equal opportunities to promote equality in their work with young people and combat discrimination.
- The ability to carry out financial and administrative procedures.
- Demonstrate an understanding of Health and Safety requirements in post
- The ability to adhere to and maintain effective relationships with young people, staff, parents, carers and other colleagues within appropriate professional boundaries
- Ability to utilise the organisation’s IT packages and log relevant information essential to registration, monitoring and being able to design systems that can evaluate the service.
- Ability to work with individuals and groups of young people to identify personal progression and solutions to problems.
- Proven experience of providing one-to-one support to young people.
- Confidence in leading sessional youth workers in planning and delivering tasks.
About ENSA
Edinburgh Napier Students’ Association (ENSA) exists to enable our 20,000 student members across Edinburgh and around the globe to make the most of their university experience. We do this by representing, supporting and developing Edinburgh Napier University students to be successful in their studies; to try out new things; to engage in, and contribute to, university life; to be healthy and happy; to bring about positive change; and to have fun.
About the role
As our Chair has now come to the end of her term in office, we are looking to recruit a new Chair with the skills and experience to lead the Board of Directors, promoting good governance and providing effective and empowering line management to support our CEO. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who has the strategic focus, governance understanding, leadership experience and time to support and develop a committed Board and ensure ENSA delivers the best experience for students.
Please see the Job Description and Person Spec for full details.
About ENSA’s Board of Directors
The Board is collectively in charge of ENSA, for upholding its values and aligning it to the Association’s charitable aims. It has overall responsibility for ENSA’s governance: budget-setting and financial reporting, health and safety, human resources and legal compliance.
The Board is made up of 12 Directors: six External Lay Directors (including the Chair) appointed through a competitive process for their professional expertise; three Student Lay Directors who are registered students of Edinburgh Napier University and appointed through a competitive process; and three Sabbatical Officers who are elected by the student body.
In line with charity law, all ENSA’s Directors (elected and appointed) have equal status. Directors have a variety of experience and skills which offer different perspectives, and are all, jointly and severally, liable for the governance of the charity. Directors are expected to take their responsibilities seriously, attend meetings, and manage any conflicts of interests appropriately.
Are you passionate about a fairer, more inclusive society? Would you like to join an innovative, compassionate charity that’s leading the way in tackling the causes and consequences of homelessness?
If so, apply now to join our Board of Trustee's!
About us
Our values-led and relationship-based services support people excluded from family, home, work, or communities. As need for our services has grown, so have we, and we’re looking for new trustees to contribute to our vision and five-year plan.
About the role
Our Board of Trustees are responsible for overseeing our governance, setting our strategy, and ensuring that we’re accountable and administered effectively.
We currently hold 2-hour Board meetings every six weeks, which you can join in-person or online. You will also have the opportunity to attend further internal and external events for learning and connection.
About you
We’d like to enhance our board to better reflect the diverse individuals and communities we work alongside, so we welcome applications from all backgrounds. Cyrenians is a place for learning, innovating and connecting, so whether you’re already an experienced trustee, or taking your first step, we’d love to hear from you.
Just some examples of the experience or expertise you may bring include:
- Equality, diversity and inclusion
- Third sector leadership
- Digital strategy
- Social housing
- Legal
You may bring different skills and strengths – more important is your passion to use your skills and experience in guiding and supporting us as we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness.
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