Top job! Executive Director
- Full time
- £40,280 – £50,880
- Homeworking/ flexible working
- Closing 22nd February 2024
- Advertised from 5th February 2024
Role
Join Connect, Scotland’s only membership body for Parent Councils, as our new Executive Director and be a driving force behind a brighter future for Scotland’s children and young people!
1. Our vision
At Connect, we’re on a mission to transform the educational landscape in Scotland. Our vision is crystal clear: a Scotland where every child and young person has a thriving future, fuelled by the power of engaged parents shaping their educational journey. But we’re not just dreaming about it; we’re making it happen by advancing effective parental engagement, inclusion, and representation in early years, primary, and secondary school communities, supporting thousands of parent groups throughout Scotland, and encouraging educators to value and embrace effective parental engagement.
2. The opportunity
Connect seeks an outstanding Executive Director to lead our energetic and committed team. As Scottish education undergoes a seismic shift, your role will be crucial in supporting, rethinking, and reshaping how parents get involved in Scotland. This is your moment to be a change-maker and leave a lasting impact on the future of education in Scotland.
3. Why Connect
Working with Connect is not just a job; it’s a calling. We offer more than a paycheque; we offer purpose. Join a small, dedicated team committed to making a real difference. Embrace flexible working arrangements that respect your work-life balance. Enjoy 30 days of holiday (including bank holidays) and additional leave
Application notes
4. How to apply
We want to hear from you if you’re passionate about education and ready to lead with vision and purpose. Submit your CV and a compelling cover letter to Patrick@Connect.Scot before 4 pm on Thursday, 22 February. In your cover letter, please show us how your skills and passion align with our person specifications. You can also find Connect’s 2023-26 Strategic Plan and latest Annual Report on our website. If you have questions or want to chat about the role, reach out – we’re eager to connect with potential change-makers like you.
5. Our commitment to equality and diversity
Connect recognises that every person in Scotland has a stake in the nation’s education system and encourages applications from all qualified persons, regardless of race, age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, marriage, or civil partnership.
Due to the nature of this work, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
6. Location
Flexible working: the board envision that the postholder would primarily work from home; however, other options, including a desk in a shared workspace, are possible.
7. Accountability
The post holder will report to the board of directors, with the board chair responsible for line management of the executive director. The post holder will directly line-manage six team members.
8. Major Terms and Conditions
Full Terms and Conditions are set out in the Staff Handbook and each individual’s contract. Key features include:
Salary:£40,280 - £50,880 (salary reviewed annually)
Hours:35 hours per week worked flexibly over the week; this role will require out-of-hours work and travel
across Scotland.
Annual leave:30 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) with additional leave between Christmas and New Year.
Contributory pension scheme:Yes (provider: The People’s Pension)
Probationary period: 3 months
Notice Period (either side): 3 months, increasing to 6 months at two years’ service.
Application:CV and cover letter to patrick@connect.scot
Deadline:Thursday, 22 February, 4 pm
First Interview:Between 29 February and 5 March
Second Interview: 08 March or 11 March
Top job! Director of Contextual Formation, Scottish Episcopal Institute
- Full time
- £37,721 – £50,155
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 6th January 2025
The Scottish Episcopal Institute (SEI) seeks to appoint a Director of Contextual Formation. The Director of Contextual Formation oversees all elements of SEI’s dispersed, part-residential, formation-led placements and contextual training in Initial Ministerial Education (IME); teaches on all levels from certificate to master’s qualifications in the areas of ministry, missiology and pastoral/practical theology, including supervising and marking dissertations. In addition to IME, SEI provides a range of training and support for lay and ordained members of the Scottish Episcopal Church to which the Director of Contextual Formation contributes. The post is based in Edinburgh with some flexibility for home working from another location in Scotland.
Candidates applying for the post will have:
• Episcopal/Anglican holy orders;
• Demonstrable ability in theological education, curate training, knowledge of current ecclesiological trends and an entrepreneurial spirit in the Episcopal/Anglican tradition;
• Postgraduate qualification in ministry, missiology, pastoral/practical theology or a closely related field (at least to master’s level);
• Passion for theological and vocational training that equips students to foster vibrant church life through evangelism and discipleship;
• The candidate will have drive and enthusiasm, be able to work on their own initiative and possess an understanding of the missiological and theological issues of the twenty-first century in Scotland.
Project Manager – Saving the Home of Auld Lang Syne Project
- Full time
- £40,000 – £47,000
- Hybrid: Dumfries & Galloway
- Closing 31st December 2024
Role Summary
The Robert Burns Ellisland Trust (RBET) seeks a highly skilled Project Manager to lead the Saving the Home of Auld Lang Syne project, delivering significant conservation and adaptation works at Ellisland Museum and Farm. The post is supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund thanks to players of the National Lottery and South of Scotland Enterprise.
Introduction
The Robert Burns Ellisland Trust (RBET) safeguards the 1788 farm designed and built by the poet Robert Burns on the banks of the Nith near Dumfries. The A listed steading is the best preserved of all the poet’s homes, the only one he built, and the place where he wrote a quarter of his musical output, including the international anthem to friendship, Auld Lang Syne. The farmstead sits in 140 acres comprising woodland and fields which were first enclosed by Burns himself. RBET is a membership Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation with a volunteer board of Trustees formed in 2020, although the site itself has been held in trust since 1928. It is located six miles north of Dumfries off the A76. It is an accredited museum, with seasonal opening, holding events and group visits off-season, depending on capacity. A small team of volunteers maintain the grounds and riverside walks for free public enjoyment all year.
The Robert Burns Ellisland Trust’s charitable purpose is as follows:
To hold the lands and farm of Ellisland, and such other funds and assets as may from time to time be comprised in the Trust Property, in trust for the following purposes:
(a) the advancement of education
(b) the advancement of the arts, heritage and culture
(c) the promotion of the life and works of Robert Burns
(d) to maintain a museum and collections for the benefit of the public
The Robert Burns Ellisland Trust Mission Statement is as follows:
“Ellisland is the place to fall in love with Burns. We will increase awareness of Ellisland as central to the artistic development of Robert Burns in poetry and romantic song. We will enhance understanding of the site as the best place to see the natural world through the poet’s eyes. We will create a world class visitor experience and a vibrant centre for creative learning to ensure the unique collection, buildings and landscape are accessible to a diverse range of modern audiences.”
Saving the Home of Auld Lang Syne
In September 2024, our trust secured the offer of a development stage grant of up to £489,206 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for Saving the Home of Auld Lang Syne. In November 2024 we were awarded up to £313,000 from South of Scotland Enterprise towards the project. We expect to receive Permission to Start by January 2025. The development stage of the project is costed at £945,000 while the full cost after delivery and re-opening is £7.4m, which includes start up activity costs.
Saving the Home of Auld Lang Syne intends to bring the spirit of Burns – love, kindness and equality – into the 21st century and widen access to Ellisland with a vibrant programme of events, activities and artist residencies. We will restore the 1788 cottage, creating an immersive visitor experience, and develop a gallery/museum to display the collection, which is at risk in the deteriorating buildings. Our barn will be sensitively adapted as a Centre for Song, so future generations are inspired by Burns’s “sweet poetic ground.” We will increase visitor numbers and develop new income streams to protect the built heritage, collection and outdoor spaces, including woods, paths and fields created by Burns. This will increase economic prosperity in South Scotland and enhance wellbeing with skills training, jobs and volunteering opportunities.
A full brief can be downloaded below.
This is a senior post within The Scottish Civic Trust reporting to the Director.
Main purpose:
To oversee the day-to-day running of finance function with responsibility for all aspects of management accounting (including all necessary reconciliations), cash management, budgeting and forecasting, and administration of all payroll matters.
The post will provide support to the Director on finance matters ensuring that information and advice is available to support strategic decision making.
The Finance Manager will also be expected to contribute, and sometimes lead on, relationships with tenants within The Tobacco Merchant’s House and premises management.
Management of the Administration Officer is also a key aspect of this role.
Brand Engagement Manager
- Full time
- £35,000 – £40,000
- Remote: (Regional Hubs based in Birmingham, Southampton, Cardiff, Belfast, Glasgow, Manchester and HQ in London) with some travel to be expected.
- Closing 8th January 2025
Who are MyBnk?
We are a dynamic team dedicated to empowering people with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to take control of their financial futures and thrive. Through engaging and impactful financial education programmes, we equip individuals with essential money management skills - from budgeting and saving to investing. At MyBnk, our strength lies in our people. Across the UK, from all four nations, our team is united by a shared passion for financial inclusion. Whether you’re based in England, Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland, you’ll be part of a creative, forwardthinking group that values innovation, inclusivity, and collaboration. If you want to join a team where you can make a meaningful difference, while growing personally and professionally, MyBnk could be the perfect place for you.
Overall purpose of the role
As part of our Fundraising and Communications Directorate, this new role will play a critical part in our small but mighty communications team.
The Brand Engagement Manager will lead MyBnk’s offline communication efforts, with a primary focus on public relations, public affairs, and event management. This role is critical for increasing MyBnk’s visibility, engaging stakeholders, and driving brand advocacy. You will work closely with the
Senior Strategic Communications Manager to oversee the organisation’s public-facing presence through impactful events, campaigns, and strategic media outreach, while maintaining the organisation’s brand reputation.
The ideal candidate will be a proactive and creative professional with a background in public relations, advocacy campaigns, events, or stakeholder engagement. You will have a passion for storytelling and a commitment to using your skills to drive MyBnk’s mission forward.
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