Looking for an opportunity to work for a flexible and family friendly organisation doing amazing work to support Scotland’s voluntary sector?

As SCVO’s Policy Assistant, you will have a unique opportunity to gain the skills and experience you’ll need for a policy career in the voluntary sector. This two year fixed term position will enable you to build your confidence in a range of policy and public affairs tasks, develop expertise in issues impacting on Scotland’s voluntary sector, and meet colleagues from across the sector.

You will support our policy work from day one by taking responsibility for our Policy Network, including facilitating and developing our online community, and managing online and in person events. Showing us that you have the skills and experience to do this will help to make your application stand out, but we’re also looking for a passion for policy and for the voluntary sector.

Part time hours and other flexible working options, including working from home for part of the week, will be fully considered. We encourage you to apply if you believe you meet most of the criteria in the person specification. We share our interview questions in advance. If you want to have a chat about the job or our flexible working approach, get in touch with us at recruitment@scvo.scot

SCVO is the membership organisation for the voluntary sector in Scotland and our mission is to champion the role of voluntary sector organisations in building a flourishing society and support them to do work that has a positive impact.

About Gracemount Mansion Development Trust

Gracemount Mansion Development Trust (GMDT) was established in 2022 to manage the community asset transfer of Gracemount Mansion House and grounds from the City of Edinburgh Council to conserve and renovate the category B listed Mansion, re-establishing the site as a thriving community hub. GMDT is a charity registered with OSCR (SCO052155).

Gracemount Mansion House sits within the heart of Gracemount community and has the potential to re-establish a much-needed community-based centre rooted in a historic building.

The Gracemount project is at an early stage and we are looking for a project manager who will play a significant role in bringing this project to life, coordinating and managing the development work to reopen part of the Mansion and grounds on a meanwhile basis, until future funding can be raised to undertake the much needed development work to reopen all the building and grounds.

The successful candidate, will be primarily responsible for coordinating the project team, managing the delivery of the contractors in line with timescales and budget, engaging with key stakeholders and the local community, project progress and outcomes reporting, contributing to essential fundraising needs and generally supporting the work of Gracemount Mansion Development Trust. Find out more about us at: HOME (gracemountmansion.com)

Would you like to join the team?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed, flexible and self-motivated person to work together with Gracemount Mansion Development Trust and the appointed professional team to drive forward the next phase of our exciting project. The project manager will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination and management of the project and should have the necessary administrative and organisational skills to enable this to happen.

Project delivery will be carried out in accordance with the aims and objectives of the Trust and in compliance with the criteria of the funding.

Find out more about our role here VACANCIES (gracemountmansion.com)

Do you like to work as part of a compassionate, knowledgeable, and effective team?

Would you like to use your skills to support charities and contribute to autistic people and people with learning disabilities living flourishing lives?

If so, we have an opportunity for a Performance and Impact Advisor (PIA) with the autism and learning disabilities fund team. We are looking for a full time (35 hours per week) PIA to join our small team delivering this work on behalf of the Scottish Government Mental Health Directorate.

This team manages the Autistic Adult Support Fund and the Inspiring Inclusion Fund as well as supporting leadership work with the Scottish Government with a participation and engagement approach called the Leadership Framework. This involves supporting autistic people and people with learning disabilities to play an active role in policy development.

As a PIA you will support our Fund Managers to provide high quality support for funded groups and the Scottish Government, ensuring the best impact and learning from the funding. As part of a small team you will have a varied role, from reporting through to communications, event planning, research, and programme development. It also involves supporting the participation and engagement of individuals.

This position is suitable for people who like to work collaboratively, who can apply sound judgement, are driven by inclusion and equity, and have the confidence to ask questions, and take the initiative. The successful candidate will be joining a dynamic organisation focused on delivering for essential charities and dedicated to improving lives and creating positive change.

We are looking to recruit a Community Development Officer in Stirling, to engage key partners and stakeholders in the region tailoring support, training, and education to create suicide safer communities.

What you will do:

• Identify, develop and maintain effective partnerships with local communities, volunteers and key partners across the region to engage them in the prevention of young suicide.

• Proactively promote suicide prevention including raising the profile of PAPYRUS and engaging with those personally affected by young suicide.

• Equip a wide range of stakeholders to enable them to create sustainable suicide safer communities through the provision of tailored support, training, and education.

• Deliver training and awareness raising products to a variety of groups including professionals, parents, young people, volunteers, and other trainers.

• Contribute to the development and review of projects, and education and training products, in line with the strategic plan.

• Contribute to and promote campaigns, training and opportunities as outlined in the Regional and Strategic Plans.

• Represent the charity at events including conferences, panels, working groups and through media channels as required.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Previous experience working in a community setting, delivering information and training sessions, leading workshops, or educational activities.

• A proven track record of networking and building and managing effective relationships, tailoring the approach to meet the differing needs of the audience.

• Experience as a qualified ASIST Trainer or willingness to gain qualification and experience.

• Experience of using own initiative and creativity to develop a project, programme, or area of work.

• The ability to travel to different locations across Scotland and the wider UK to attend meetings, events and deliver training.

Benefits: You will receive 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time workers), hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Simply Health membership and enhanced sick pay. Please visit our website for more details.