Communications Manager
- Part time
- £36,102 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Hybrid working, with office space at the Close the Gap main office in Glasgow or in shared office space in Edinburgh. An expectation to work from the office one day per week.
- Closing 11th July 2024
- Advertised from 21st June 2024
- Negotiable 21-24 hours per week. Salary: £22,298 (21h) - £25,484 (24h) The post is fixed term, funded until 31 March 2025, with likely extension subject to funding.
Role
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.
Application notes
Electronic applications must be submitted using our online application form which you can find on our website at closethegap.org.uk/jobs. If you are unable to use an online application process, please contact us at info@closethegap.org.uk.
The deadline for applications is 12pm on 11th July 2024.
You will be notified by 19th July 2024 if you have been selected for interview.
It is anticipated that the interviews will take place remotely during the week commencing 22nd July 2024.
Close the Gap (SCIO) (known as Close the Gap) is a Scottish charity, no SC046842.
Programme Officer- Equally Safe at Work
- Full time
- £32,062
- Hybrid: 166 Buchanan Street, Glasgow, G1 2LW*
- Closing 7th July 2024
*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.
Top job! Director
- Full time
- £45,000 – £52,000
- Remote: Home working with regular meetings in Edinburgh and Glasgow (BEFS has no office).
- Closing 5th July 2024
Built Environment Forum Scotland (BEFS) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director to lead our organisation. BEFS works across policy and strategy to ensure a sustainable future for Scotland’s built environment.
The Director will play a pivotal role in shaping BEFS future, providing leadership and strategic vision. You will manage a small, dedicated team, cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders, and champion the interests of the built environment sector.
Who we are looking for:
- A confident and resourceful leader with a proven track record in managing organisations of similar size.
- An excellent communicator with strong written, oral, and presentational skills.
- An experienced networker with the ability to build strong relationships at senior level.
- A strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and organisational development.
- A champion for the historic and existing built environment in Scotland.
What you will do:
- Lead and manage the BEFS team, overseeing networking, policy development, and organisational development initiatives.
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders, including Scottish Ministers, Parliamentarians, and industry leaders.
- Develop and implement a strategic direction for BEFS, including securing sustainable funding.
- Oversee effective governance, resource management, and budget control.
What we offer:
- Salary range: £45,000 – £52,000
- Permanent role, subject to funding
- 37.5 working hours with some evening events and travel throughout Scotland.
- Home working with regular meetings in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
- Benefits package including pension, flexible leave, and more.
Are you the right person for this exciting challenge?
An Investor In People Gold Award Holder
Innovation, creativity and staff engagement are at the heart of everything we do, as it ensures that we are providing our customers with a high-quality service.
As a Scottish charity, we are working to ensure that as many people as possible can benefit from high-quality advice services when and where they need it.
We are looking for individuals who care. Driven to deliver the best service for individuals who need reassurance and advice.
Role Purpose:
You will be at the forefront of delivering a highly accredited service to the citizens of Scotland and the UK by telephone, webchat and Facebook.
You will ensure the provision of quality advice and information across all channels.
You will have the ability to establish the issues the customer is having, explore and understand the individuals needs and circumstances and then give them expert and trusted advice, helping them more forward with their concerns.
Person Specification:
You MUST have previous contact centre experience
Able to demonstrate commitment in previous roles
Dedicated and hard working
Ability and willingness to learn
Reliability
Good communicator
Good listener
Caring
Desirable
• Knowledge and experience of working within the DEBT sector.
• Certification in MATRICS - debt advice training programme
Remuneration:
In return, we offer a competitive salary for a 4-day week within the sector. We also offer 30.5 days annual leave (38 pro rata), 8% pension contribution, death in service insurance. We also provide free coffee/tea from the local coffee shop as well as free food on a Mondays and Fridays.
Benefits:
• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Life insurance
• Sick pay
Schedule:
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
Work Location: In person
Experience: Debt sector: 1 year (required)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £21,032.04-£23,068.56 per year
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
Recovery Advocacy Worker (Recovery Advocacy Project (RAP))
- Part time
- £26,880 – £29,497 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Isle of Bute. Home working and office base with in person meetings with clients across the Isle of Bute.
- Closing 23rd July 2024
Lomond & Argyll Advocacy Service are seeking a recovery advocate on the Isle of Bute to join our team.
Your core mission will be to offer people information about their rights and services and to assist them in seeking to have their voices heard and their wishes respected.
Lomond and Argyll Advocacy service are looking for a person who has Lived Experience of problematic alcohol or substance use, either;
- personally and in recovery
- Awareness through a family member or close friend
- Working knowledge of substance and alcohol dependency issues
This is a part time post, and will focus on continuing to improve access to independent advocacy and other local supports for people impacted by problematic alcohol or substance use. The post will also provide rights based peer advocacy in line with the Scottish Governments Strategy: Rights, Respect and Recovery.
This will be achieved by:
- undertaking relevant learning and development on a Rights Based Approach in Independent Advocacy
- working with individuals in line with the Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance
- working within the aims of LAAS
- managing your workload efficiently in accordance with the policies and procedures of LAAS
- working as an individual, but also as part of a team
- developing your skills by identifying opportunities for learning
- promoting and raising awareness of LAAS and its work across Argyll and Bute with a focus on ensuring awareness within services and communities on the Isle of Bute.
- Uploading information, maintaining files on joint virtual working space
- Sending and receiving emails and using a range of digital platforms’
- delivering rights based independent advocacy
- monitoring progress towards specific project targets and outcomes
- using and developing existing networking techniques to create links with appropriate individuals and groups (statutory and voluntary) to raise awareness of Independent Advocacy
- supporting LAAS to develop and deliver learning opportunities
This post requires the successful candidate to apply for membership of the PVG Scheme.
Flexible hours to be worked between 9-5 Monday to Friday. Ability to work from home within area however the ability to travel in the locality is essential.
REPORTS TO: Advocacy Practice Lead
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