Role - We are looking for up to four new Members of our Board who would have an interest & commitment to supporting delivery on the Vision and Mission of Archaeology Scotland.

Our Vision - We believe in archaeology’s ability to change lives and strengthen communities. We believe in a world where everyone can benefit from the transformative power of connection to Scotland’s heritage.

Our Mission- Investigating, informing, inspiring. Exploring Scotland’s past, to deliver better futures. At Archaeology Scotland, we encourage and empower people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy, care about and connect with Scotland’s heritage. We build stronger communities and change lives through the power of the past

We would particularly welcome further expertise on our board relating to Audience Development, Digital Technology, EDEI, Fund Raising, Human Resources, Learning and Training Provision and Marketing but if you work in or are passionate about Scottish Archaeology you will be able to help too.

Archaeology Scotland is looking to expand & diversify its Board of Trustees to be inclusive in all respects. If you have no previous experience in being a member of a Board this is an opportunity to expand your knowledge and gain experience for the future.

Archaeology Scotland is the leading independent charity working to inspire people to discover, explore, care for, and enjoy Scotland’s archaeological heritage. Archaeology Scotland is registered as a Scottish Charity with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (SC 001723) and is a limited Company with charitable status, registered in Scotland (SC 262056)

Blue Triangle is a social care organisation that empowers people to thrive, by providing adults and young people with safe, psychologically informed support and housing solutions across Scotland. We are looking for enthusiastic people who share our values (Kind, Passionate and Creative) to join our services accommodating and support people experiencing homelessness.

Blue Triangle recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

What we offer:

Aside from offering a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated, we’ll see that your hard work and drive to succeed is rewarded.

• Competitive Salary and Pension Options
• Full time & Part time hours available
• Double pay for festive bank holidays
• Long service awards
• Fully funded SVQ3
• Access to our benefits platform with high street voucher and tech discounts and cycle to work scheme to name a few!
• Inhouse training programmes
• Significant Gym discounts
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• 24/7 access to employee assistance programme, including counselling
• A wide range of family friendly policies
• Life Assurance cover of 3 times your salary
• Credit Union
• £200 refer a friend scheme

And many more!

About the Role:

To support Blue Triangle’s Property Manager and Development Partner to oversee our acquisition of properties and refurbishment plans. This role is based at our Glasgow central support office, with travel expected across 10 local authorities in the Central Belt in Scotland.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Conduct market research on properties within the geographical locations set out in Blue Triangle’s property investment plan
2. Execute the targets set in the property investment plan on location, volume, property valuation, refurbishments costs, at agreed timescales
3. Provide accurate, competent valuations and survey advice on agreed properties specified in Blue Triangle’s property investment plan
4. Managing instruction timelines and ensuring deadlines are met
5. Report to Property Manager on refurbishment plans, costs, and timeline

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. We have represented the voice of people most affected by mental health problems in Scotland for almost 100 years. Today, in over 60 communities we work with adults and young people providing mental health social care support, services in primary care, schools and further education, among others.

These services together with our national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention and active living; inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social change. SAMH is dedicated to mental health and wellbeing for all: with a vision of a society where people are able to live their lives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced manager to manage and oversee our Care Inspectorate Registered Way Forward Service and non-registered services Gateways and New Routes.

The Way Forward Service is a Care Inspectorate registered service for people with severe and enduring mental health problems. This service works in partnership with Glasgow City Council, Glasgow City Health & Social Care Partnership and NHS Glasgow.

Working in close collaboration with other statutory partners, the Way Forward Support Service is well established, recovery focussed “move-on” service, which can support up to twenty-five individuals with housing tenancy support from SAMH and Wheatley Homes to achieve their desired outcomes and work towards independence with the end goal of maintaining their own tenancy.

The Gateways Service based in Inverclyde is a non-registered service that provides personalised support to people over the age of 16 years who have mental health problems and in recovery from alcohol and/or drug related issues.

Referrals to the service can be from a number of sources, including, but not limited to; Primary Care, Community Mental Health Teams and the Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service

The New Routes Service is a Scotland wide partnership working with our partners to provide mental health support to individuals of all ages who are serving short-term custodial sentences in every male prison in Scotland with the aim of reducing reoffending and rebuilding lives.

What we are looking for

We are committed to providing care and support to our service users and are looking for a Service Manager 2 who is equally dedicated to the provision of outcome focused person-centred care. The Service Manager 2 will provide dynamic, confident and positive leadership and management

These services flexibly operate 7 days a week throughout the year to suit the needs of the people we support. You will also be required to participate in a local rota management back up on call. To be successful in this post you will meet the essential criteria, core competencies behaviour and skills listed in the role profile and be able to demonstrate a proven track record of delivering outcomes for vulnerable adults; and knowledge and experience of working in the field of mental health and wellbeing.

Flexibility will be required as the post may require some occasional evening and weekend work. The post will involve travel across various locations in Glasgow and Inverclyde so a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.

What we will provide for you

You will work in a supportive environment and will be provided with a full induction and training opportunities. You will be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally. Some of our benefits include;

• Fully funded SVQ qualification to meet the conditions of your SSSC registration
• Reimbursement of PVG, Disclosure & SSSC annual fees and registration costs.
• Funded continuous learning and development opportunities, access to over 100 courses online in addition to classroom and virtual training sessions
• 30 days annual leave rising to 33 after 5 years’ service
• 4 public holidays 2 paid wellbeing days off per year to use on what matters to you.
• Team wellbeing budgets

About Bield

Bield is one of the largest providers of housing and support services to older people in Scotland. Our new corporate strategy, Setting the Pace, details our ambitions to play a leading role in meeting the housing needs of older people in Scotland by providing high-quality, highly responsive and personalised services. Our tenants are at the heart of everything we do, and our vision is for independent living, with our tenants at the centre of an integrated network of preventative services, within established communities, to support healthy ageing in place.

The Role

The Investment Officer will provide an in-house technical support and design function in respect of the Investment programme and alterations to existing properties at all stages of a contract from inception to completion. The Investment Officer will have a lead responsibility in ensuring that the asset investment works align to Bield’s Strategic Asset Management strategy.

We aim, over time, to develop a team that will have operational flexibility in the future and therefore the successful candidate will be expected to participate in training and development to enable them to undertake activities to support with other aspects of the role as Bield may occasionally require.

The Candidate

This newly created role arrives at an important time for Bield. We are seeking a candidate with significant relevant experience in the delivery of building refurbishment and maintenance contracts as well as experience of producing technical information (eg drawings and tender documentation) for major repairs and replacement of building components.

Experience of organising and leading projects, technical skills required to prepare sketch designs, working drawings, specifications and to identify and assess risks, as well as sound knowledge and understanding of legislation within the construction industry are among the key requirements.

A skilled communicator, the successful candidate will liaise across a wide range of internal professional disciplines as well as external contractors, customers, local staff, local authority departments and members of the public.

Education to Degree Level in building surveying or Construction Management (or equivalent work experience in a relevant role) are essential requirements as well as a full driving licence with access to a vehicle and ability to take part in an on-call rota.

For full information and Job and Person Specification please refer to Bield’s recruitment portal.

We offer:

Bield aspires to be an employer of choice, and our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to developing your skills and creating career development opportunities. In return for your valuable contribution, Bield will also offer you:

• A competitive salary benchmarked within the market

• 34 days’ annual leave each year (including public holidays) pro rata

• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities

• Contributory pension scheme with generous employer contributions

• Enhanced company sick and family friendly pay

• Access to Simply Health healthcare cash plan and discounts on shopping, meals out and other activities.

• Access to savings and borrowing via credit union

• Cycle to Work Scheme.

• Employee Assistance Programme and other initiatives to support your wellbeing