CORE PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To facilitate and support the effective delivery of the Young Enterprise (YE) Scotland and Bridge 2 Business Programmes (B2B) in Scotland to the expected standards, matching the Business Plan Objectives. To support the Managers to continually enhance Enterprise and Entrepreneurial learning and teaching for young people across the Young Enterprise portfolio of resources.

To develop, nurture and maintain relationships with key college contacts to create a strong presence within the college.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, deliver, and evaluate Enterprise Programmes and courses in a variety of appropriate educational & institutional settings including primary, secondary and further education settings.
• Foster an Entrepreneurial mindset to inspire students, and to participate in Enterprise and Entrepreneurial learning activities.
• Develop communication and relationship channels with agencies, partners and key stakeholders in order to offer YE Scotland and B2B Programmes in all educational settings including schools, colleges & the local community. Working collaboratively with these key partners to aid creative deliveries and enterprise activities.
• Proactively participate in all suitable marketing, promotions, publicity, and PR for all Programmes.
• Attend meetings and events as required, ensuring that the exchange of ideas, resources and best practice is updated and maintained.
• Liaise with Educators and all internal and external stakeholders to encourage, develop and co-ordinate suitable Enterprise activity and challenges within the educational arena.
• Identify expansion opportunities within schools and colleges in all geographical areas for all YE Scotland and B2B Enterprise Programmes, representing the organisation to the highest business standards
• Any other similar and appropriate work as agreed with Further Education and Entrepreneurship Manager to benefit YE Scotland.
• Complete and update statistical and administrative information timeously and in accordance with YE Scotland’s’, partner and funding requirements.
• Market and promote YE Scotland by identifying valuable case studies to raise the profile of the charity and attendance at appropriate external events to represent and promote the organisation.
• Stay up to date with sector trends and emerging themes and priorities
• Participate in regular appraisal and reporting with Line Manager, ensuring own continuous professional development is regularly reviewed and updated

Full details can be found in the job description below.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead our Board and Charity. We are looking for someone who is dynamic, with capacity to contribute, and willing to share their expertise and ideally to also engage their network to broaden and deepen support for Venture Trust. An affinity with our work, supporting people in their development to overcome life challenges, is essential.

In return, we offer a comprehensive induction programme including charity trustee training, CPD as a trustee and opportunity to be part of a forward thinking, committed and impactful team working to help people transform their lives.

This position is a voluntary role in a national third sector organisation that has important stature in Scotland.

The Office of Lorna Slater MSP (based in The Scottish Parliament) is looking for a caseworker who is organised, patient, sensitive, and has a natural interest in helping people.

MSPs are employers in their own right. Under their employment, you will become part of a team supporting them in carrying out their duties. You'll work in a dynamic and fast paced environment to provide an outstanding service for constituents.

Responsibilities

• Complete oversight of casework management

• Supporting with keeping casework up to date and responding to public enquiries.

• Keeping cases up to date by tracking, logging and recognising when to escalate issues within team.

• Meeting constituents on a wide range of issues, including those of a sensitive nature and escalating accordingly.

• Advocating on constituent’s behalf with relevant bodies to resolve matters.

• Producing reports and monitoring media trends on my behalf.

• Conducting basic research and surveys.

• Investigating patterns of enquiries and producing reports.

• Monitoring local and regional media and generating media coverage.

• Briefing me and drafting responses.

• Reviewing constituent records and documentation in line with casework GDPR requirements.

• Ensuring casework filing systems, both electronic and manual, are kept up-to-date in line with GDPR requirements.

About You

• Have excellent organisational skills while being flexible in prioritising workloads during busy times.

• Have excellent communications skills, with accurate attention to detail and the ability to work effectively with colleagues.

• Be patient and sensitive while remaining objective and open minded.

• Be comfortable being in a front facing role explaining regulations such as GDPR to the general public.

• Be acutely aware of the responsibility of representing those unable to do so themselves in certain situations.

• Have a natural interest in helping people with a curiosity to probe for further information where required.

For any questions about the role please contact: Kayleigh.O'Neill@Parliament.scot

Our Walk & Talk service is having to readvertise this post due to staff moving to a permanent contracted position.

YoMo’s Walk & Talk program is a one-to-one youth work approach to support young people experiencing a range of challenges including loneliness, isolation or mental health issues. This program has been very successful in supporting young people coming out of covid and the ongoing youth mental health crisis.

The post offer's a wellbeing package of support for the successful candidate.