*Close the Gap is operating a hybrid working model, with the option to work from the Buchanan Street office or from desk space in Edinburgh. An expectation to work from the office one day per week.

Responsible to: Head of Equally Safe at Work

Close the Gap values diversity in our workforce and particularly encourages applications from disabled people and racially minoritised people, who are currently underrepresented.

Flexible working options are available for this role, and we’re open to part-time and jobshare applications.

Purpose

To work with employers across the public and third sectors in Scotland to progress gender equality and prevent violence against women, by engaging with Close the Gap’s Equally Safe at Work accreditation programme. To support and influence employers to take action, and support the development of innovative approaches to meet the programme criteria. To build capacity in employers and relevant stakeholders on key topics related to women’s labour market equality.

Role

Equally Safe at Work is Close the Gap’s innovative, world-leading employer accreditation programme which enables organisations to develop improved gender-sensitive employment practice, and prevent violence against women. Initially piloted with a group of early adopter councils, Equally Safe at Work has proven to be an effective vehicle for change with 18 employers now accredited, and almost 40 organisations engaged in the Equally Safe at Work community of practice.

We’re looking for someone who’s enthusiastic about being part of this exciting change-making programme. You’ll understand how to make a persuasive argument for action, and how to convey new concepts and information to different audiences. You’ll be an integral part of the team, who’s proactive about getting things done, and able to think creatively in doing the job.

This is a really exciting time to join the team, as Equally Safe at Work has recently opened up to new employers.

Organisation profile

Close the Gap is Scotland’s expert policy advocacy organisation working on women’s labour market participation. Our vision is for a Scotland where all women have a good working life. We do this by influencing policymakers to develop and implement gender-competent policy around women’s labour market participation; developing research and insight into women’s diverse experiences of employment; producing guidance, products and services that will enable and influence employers to address the causes of gender inequality in their workplace; and designing guidance and tools to build capacity in trade union reps to advance women’s workplace equality. Close the Gap has over 20 years’ experience of influencing change and delivering improved outcomes for women in Scotland.

Due to a significant period of change and growth for the charity, we’re looking to fill new posts.

The Project Advisor will work across SCLD’s projects and operational activity to create opportunities for co-production, meaningful engagement, and participation to ensure that people with learning disabilities are central to SCLD’s work.

The post holder will deliver co-production, participation, and engagement work with people with learning disabilities to ensure SCLD’s co-production and engagement work continues to be sector leading.

The post holder will be expected to meet the accessibility requirements for all group participants. This may be creating Easy Read information, video or audio files etc.

The post holder must have effective communication and organisation skills and experience of supporting people with learning disabilities to contribute individually and in group settings

About SCLD:

The Scottish Commission for People with Learning Disabilities (SCLD) vision is of a fairer Scotland where people with learning disabilities live full, safe, loving, and equal lives.

SCLD is a human rights defender organisation and aims to make a significant contribution to systems and culture change across Scotland to ensure people with learning disabilities are empowered to live the life they choose.

People with learning disabilities drive the charity’s work and are at the heart of all design and delivery.

Our key aims:

1. People with learning disabilities champion and defend their own and other people's human rights and lead the work to improve policy, practice, and legislation.
2. People with learning disabilities are confident about what they can achieve and use their voices to lead, participate and influence change.
3. Practitioners and service providers learn from shared experiences, resulting in improved practice and services informed by human rights standards, data, and evidence.

Close the Gap values diversity in our workforce and particularly encourages applications from disabled people and racially minoritised people, who are current underrepresented in our team.

Flexible working options are available for this role, and we’re open to jobshare applications.

Role purpose

To effectively communicate Close the Gap’s work in innovative, authoritative, and accessible ways to our key audiences – employers, policymakers, women, trade unions and wider civil society. To develop and implement Close the Gap’s communications strategy, helping to create new and engaging approaches to promote our work. A key part of this role is co-ordinating Close the Gap’s social media channels and websites, to promote our products and services to employers and build Close the Gap’s brand recognition.

About you

We’re looking for an experienced communications professional who understands how to craft effective messaging that can motivate action on gender inequality. You’ll have great ideas on how to expand the reach of our work and be able to effectively market our products and services to key stakeholders. You’ll be able to create tailored content for our different audiences, and communicate complex information in accessible and engaging ways.

You’ll be a core part of our team, who’s proactive about getting things done, and willing to take the lead on key projects.

Organisation profile

Close the Gap is Scotland’s expert policy advocacy organisation working on women’s labour market participation. Our vision is for a Scotland where all women have a good working life. We do this by working strategically with policymakers, employers and unions to influence and enable action that will address the causes of the gender pay gap.

Self-Directed Support is for everyone in Scotland who needs social care services or support. This is an exciting new role to support unpaid carers to help them understand Self Directed Support (SDS). You will ensure Carers in East Renfrewshire have the choice, control, and flexibility to enable them to understand SDS and make informed choices. You will provide advice, guidance, support, and information to help Carers understand their rights with SDS.

As this is a new role within the Centre, there may be opportunities to research, develop and implement new initiatives for Carers regarding SDS.