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Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Full time
- £57,000 – £62,500
- Blended working between home, VANL office and community venues in North Lanarkshire
- Closing 29th March 2024
- Advertised from 4th March 2024
- Starting point depending on experience and current salary. 35 hours per week (as required). Permanent.
Role
Would you like to help our community and voluntary sector support local people and communities more effectively? If yes, then you might be interested in the CEO role at VANL?
About Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire
Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire (VANL) is a major charitable organisation which provides support to community and voluntary organisations across the whole of North Lanarkshire. VANL is one of 32 Third Sector Interfaces (TSIs) in Scotland and a registered charity. VANL’s role is to:
- providing guidance and support to community and voluntary sector (CVS) organisations of all types and sizes on a wide range of issues such as funding, strategy, governance, HR, ICT and more
- support capacity building and effectiveness of the third/community and voluntary sector (CVS), including social enterprises
- supporting volunteering including promotion to the public; matching individuals to volunteer roles; and supporting volunteer-involving organisations
- supporting our CVS to work better together and in partnership with local communities, the council and NHS to improve services and support to local people – this includes assisting with North Lanarkshire’s community planning partnership – North Lanarkshire Partnership and hosting the flagship Community Solutions Programme.
VANL is committed to fulfilling our role to a high standard, informed by the needs and views of the CVS, residents and our public sector partners and working collaboratively with the CVS and public sector partners. VANL champions the vital role and contribution of the CVS.
About Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire’s Values
VANL is a values-based organisation. Our approach to and delivery of our work is underpinned by our commitment to the following values.
- Sustainable Quality of Life and Well-being - VANL promotes and supports sustainable quality of life and well-being of North Lanarkshire’s people and communities, across environmental, economic and social issues.
- Equality and Human Rights - VANL promotes and advances equality and human rights for the people of North Lanarkshire.
- Empowerment - VANL supports local people, communities and voluntary organisations to have voice and influence over the issues that matter to them, including the economy, jobs and income; housing; health and care services; transport; and the built and natural environment.
- Collaboration and Partnership - VANL is committed to working effectively with other organisations and individuals from all sectors to achieve shared goals which benefit the people and communities of North Lanarkshire.
- Respect and Care for Others - VANL shows and fosters respect and consideration for the people and communities of North Lanarkshire; the community and voluntary sector; our statutory and business partners; and all those that work for and with VANL.
- Commitment to Excellence - VANL is committed to enabling a culture of learning, improvement and innovation within VANL, the community and voluntary sector and the partnerships of which we are part - seeking to deliver high standards of work and achieve positive outcomes.
Benefits
VANL is a supportive employer and provides good benefits including:
- 25 days annual leave pro rata (increasing up to 27 days after 5 years, 29 days after 8 years and 30 days after 10 years) and two special leave days for birthday and Xmas shopping)
- 12 public holidays pro rata.
- 6% employer’s contribution and minimum 3% employee contribution
- Flexible working arrangements regarding hours and home-based working
Application notes
If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please send your CV and cover letter to ryan.young@vanl.co.uk.
You should send your CV and cover letter by the 29th of March 2024. Any applications made after this date will not be considered for the role.
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Who we are
Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire (VASLan) is South Lanarkshire’s Third Sector Interface.
Our dedicated team play a crucial role in being a source of knowledge, connecting partners, being a voice for the sector and supporting local organisations to build capacity. We want to build resilient and enabled communities to create a stronger, fairer, and more equitable South Lanarkshire with volunteers, Social Enterprises, and community organisations at its heart.
Our Board of Trustees are volunteers and provide strategic direction, offer advice, and ensure our work and activities continue to advance our objectives.
Who We Need
We are looking for several new trustees to join our board. We are currently looking for well-rounded board members with a mix of skills, experiences, and perspectives. No previous experience is necessary, and we want to welcome a range of applicants, especially from young professionals and community leaders.
Time commitment
Board members are required to attend bi-monthly board meetings (either in person or virtually) along with our yearly Annual General Meeting. Additionally, you will support your fellow trustees and staff on an ad hoc basis.
This is an unpaid voluntary role, but we will pay travel expenses.
What’s in it for you
- You will be positively contributing to the future of South Lanarkshire’s Third Sector
- Develop vital skills, knowledge, experience, and connections within the Third Sector.
- Work alongside a committed and passionate team of trustees.
- Training and guidance provided, with 2-3 board development sessions each year.
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- Part time
- £30,363 – £33,737 pro-rata
- Dundee (On site)
- Closing 27th May 2024
DVVA and the Protecting People Strategic Support Team based within Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership are seeking a passionate and dedicated Authentic Voices Project Manager to play a pivotal role in amplifying the voices and experiences of individuals with lived experience within strategic planning and decision-making forums. This will include an initial focus on the protecting people partnerships and committees. This position is instrumental in supporting a whole system culture shift in strategic spaces and ensuring that the needs, perspectives, and insights of the individuals we serve are authentically represented and integrated into the development and improvement of our programs and initiatives.
The post holder will be employed by Dundee Volunteer Voluntary Action and co-located to work as a member of the Protecting People Strategic Support Team (based within Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership).
Ideally you’ll have experience of supporting the engagement of people with lived experience as well as networking with a variety of partners and stakeholders. You’ll be able to balance the differing needs and expectations of those you are working with to facilitate successful working relationships and outcomes. Qualified to degree level in a relevant subject, and with significant working experience, you’ll have experience of project management and delivering change programmes.
We're seeking a Chief Officer to lead us into our next phase of growth. The ideal candidate will demonstrate success in senior roles, showcasing adeptness in team development and management. A creative thinker, you'll have crafted innovative strategic initiatives and overseen their execution with transformative results.
Collaboration and partnership-building will be second nature to you, complemented by exceptional organizational skills and communication skills, including proficiency in public speaking and media engagement. Your background should reflect collaborative work with Boards of Trustees, providing invaluable guidance to fortify their decision-making processes.
Youth Volunteer Development Lead
- Full time or Part time
- £25,109
- East Renfrewshire (Hybrid)
- Closing 15th May 2024
Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire SCIO (VAER) help local people, groups and organisations to work together to shape their communities.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within VAER and we are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive person who enjoys working with people to join our amazing team.
This programme will support local young people aged 12-25 years old to become effective leaders of change within their local community as key stakeholders within our Youth Volunteering collaboration.
Please get in touch with us if you want to talk about the role before applying.
JOB Role:
To work closely with Youth and Participation Teams to plan, develop and implement our new Youth Volunteering Programme.
You will be helping disengaged young people aged 12-25; supporting them to overcome their personal barriers to move forward. Our youth-led programme will offer young people opportunities to grow in confidence, find opportunities to participate that are meaningful to them and develop lasting connections within their community through the mix of 1:1 intensive support, group volunteering, and volunteering programmes and workshops, with a focus on creating local collaborations that tap into existing resources and services.
The programme is funded through the Young Start, a grants programme run by the National Lottery Community Fund.
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