Senior Development Officer – Children and Young People
- Part time
- £33,173 – £36,011 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Glasgow
- Closing 23rd September 2024
- Advertised from 3rd September 2024
- 21 hours per week. 1 year fixed term maternity cover (October 2024 – October 2025).
Role
The ALLIANCE is excited to be recruiting a Senior Development Officer – Children and Young People.
This role sits within the strategic aims and outcomes of the ALLIANCE. This includes an emphasis on the voice of lived experience, person centeredness and human rights. The ALLIANCE will be working with an increased focus on empowering disabled children and children living with long term conditions and their families to make Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) work for them, the incorporation of the United Nations Rights of the Child into Scottish law, health and social care integration, the National Care Service and NHS recovery.
The successful candidate for this role should have:
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent analytical skills and the ability to capture and convey findings effectively
- Strong, evidenced experience of developing resources
- Experience of facilitating accessible training and open exploratory discussions
- An understanding involvement of people with lived experience
- An understanding of GIRFEC policy and service landscape and United Nations Rights of the Rights of the Child
- Experience of partnership working
- An understanding of social research methods and evaluation principles and approaches
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and on own initiative
- IT skills in word processing, spreadsheets, email and the internet
- Experience of organising and presenting at events
- Experience of managing a budget
As an ALLIANCE employee you will benefit from:
- 210 hours annual leave (equivalent of 30 days) pro rata
- 91 hours of public holidays (equivalent of 13 days) pro rata that can be taken flexibly
- Additional leave between Christmas and New Year
- Contributory pension scheme
- Open to flexible working (formal and informal)
- Hybrid working – opportunity to work from home for part of the week
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Enhanced sick pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Learning and development opportunities
- Time off in lieu
- Cycle Scheme
- Carer Positive Employer
The ALLIANCE is a healthy working lives employer and encourages a healthy work life balance and is happy to talk flexible working.
The ALLIANCE recognises that in real life, great people don’t always ‘tick all the boxes’. Even if you don’t meet every point on the job description, if this role and our organisation feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.
Application notes
For an application pack please see our website at alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/jobs/senior-development-officer-children-and-young-people, or contact HR at hr@alliance-scotland.org.uk.
Please submit to HR@alliance-scotland.org.uk a copy of your application form, equal opportunities monitoring form and rehabilitation of offenders form.
Closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 23rd September.
Interviews will be held w/c 7th October 2024.
Our vision
A Scotland where everyone has a strong voice and enjoys their right to live well with dignity and respect.
Our purpose
The ALLIANCE works to improve the wellbeing of people and communities across Scotland. We bring together the expertise of people with lived experience, the third sector, and organisations across health and social care to inform policy, practice and service delivery. Together our voice is stronger and we use it to make meaningful change at the local and national level.
We aim to:
- Ensure disabled people, people with long term conditions and unpaid carers voices, expertise and rights drive policy and sit at the heart of design, delivery and improvement of support and services.
- Support transformational change that works with individual and community assets, helping people to live well, supporting human rights, self management, co-production and independent living.
- Champion and support the third sector as a vital strategic and delivery partner, and foster cross-sector understanding and partnership.
For details on how your applications will be dealt with in line with GDPR please see our privacy notice.
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Top job! Senior Partnerships and High Profile Events Manager
- Full time
- £51,000 – £58,000
- Hybrid: Edinburgh or Glasgow
- Closing 29th September 2024
We are excited to share news of an opening for a new Senior Manager within our Partnerships and Philanthropy Team, focused on Partnerships and High Profile Events.
The Partnerships and Philanthropy team are moving through a period of change and growth which will set this team up to strategically align their resources and skill where it is most needed, in order to attract, cultivate and retain strategic partnership and income from high profile event.
Reporting to the Head of Partnerships & Philanthropy, the Senior Partnerships and High Profile Events Manager will lead a team to drive high-value income growth, developing relationships and securing income from Corporate Partners and High-Profile Events, delivering exceptional levels of tailored engagement and stewardship. This is a unique opportunity to join CHAS at a key moment in our future developments.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have skill and experience in the following areas:
• Substantial experience of, and a strong track record in fundraising, including personally soliciting and stewarding 5, 6 and 7 figure gifts from corporate partnerships or major donors.
• Experience in income generating and stewardship event development, project management and delivery.
• Leadership skills with experience of leading a team, nurturing development and managing performance.
• Experience of strategy development and implementation.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written skills with great attention to detail, and an ability to flex your style according to the audience.
• Managing a diverse workload with multiple deadlines, deliverables and stakeholders, thinking creatively to leverage opportunities and develop relationships.
Why CHAS?
At CHAS, we support families during the toughest of times. We have ambitions to reach every family in Scotland who is living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is dying and offer them our care and support to empower them to make the most of the short time they have together. The skill, determination and creative flair of our Fundraising Teams makes this possible.
We offer
• Flexible Working: our teams work flexibly and in a hybrid manner with time split between at home and onsite in Edinburgh and Glasgow. CHAS offers flexible and family friendly working. and are happy to discuss working arrangements that work for you!
• Development Opportunities: exposure to a variety of fundraising activities
• Professional Growth: Work with industry leaders in a high-performing team where you will be encouraged and supported to excel and develop your skills.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including generous annual leave and pension, incremental salary progression, access to Blue Light discounts, and health and wellbeing support.
Positive Help is a well-established, third sector service provider – a registered charity – based in central Edinburgh. We have over 35 years’ experience of supporting adults, children and families living with /affected by HIV and or Hepatitis.
With the support of a cohort of trained and supervised volunteers, we provide a range of services to help people live fulfilling, healthy lives in the community.
We are now looking for a Volunteer Engagement Lead to join our dedicated team as we further develop the organisation. We work from our centrally situated office in Edinburgh, although there is the option to work from home for some of the hours.
The ideal candidate will have the skills and experience we need to help us run our services and the wider organisation efficiently and have a genuine interest in our meaningful and rewarding work.
You will play a key role in recruiting, training and supporting volunteers and ensuring our processes sustain high standards of volunteering practice and a positive volunteering experience.
You will develop and/ or participate in appropriate initiatives in the community and with the business sector to promote our mission and enhance interest in volunteering with Positive Help. You will work closely with colleagues in the staff team and maintain positive relationships with volunteers, service users and stakeholders.
You will have proven experience of working directly with people i.e. in a customer-facing role, with experience of training, supervising or supporting volunteers / staff.
You will have experience of managing or coordinating projects inspiring people to work together towards shared goals. You will be a problem-solver with a non-judgemental approach, and excellent communication skills
You will need to be motivated, ambitious and self-organised, and be prepared to play a part in our on-going development.
In return, we offer you a 21-hour working week, 25 days annual leave plus 10 public holidays (pro rata) and an employer contributory pension scheme.
It’s a great time to join Positive Help and be part of our journey toward an even brighter future. If you are excited by what you have read so far and think you have what it takes to be an outstanding member of our team, then please read our job specification for more information, and take a look at our website.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Please note the following dates:
Informal Discussion Opportunites:
I’ve you’d like an informal discussion about the role before applying we’re offering these on Monday 9th September 2.30 - 4.30 pm, and Wednesday 11th September 4 – 6 pm.
If you’d like to take this opportunity, email us on admin@positivehelpedinburgh.co.uk to make an appointment.
Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Full time
- £40,000 – £50,000
- On site: Wester Hailes
- Closing 27th September 2024
Are you passionate about leading a community organisation with an experienced, committed team delivering vital health services to local people facing entrenched multiple deprivation?
The Health Agency (THA) is a leading community-based organisation providing services within the integrated Health and Social Care Healthy Living Centre in Wester Hailes. Set up in 1999, it aims to make a positive and meaningful impact on the physical and mental health and wellbeing of those who live within the local community.
THA does this in partnership with the local community through a rich provision of services covering;
- Mental Health support through Counselling delivered by qualified therapists
- Support services to those affected by cancer and long-term conditions such as COPD and long COVID. Services are also provided to relatives, carers, and friends of anyone who has received a diagnosis and anyone bereaved due to cancer
- Food insecurity and the health inequalities that prevent people from accessing good quality, affordable, healthy food
- Physical activity and maintaining a healthy diet long term.
- Community groups for carers, women and more
- Complementary therapy services
- A community gardening group and much more
We are seeking an inspiring and dynamic Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead our organisation. As the CEO you will be overall accountable for the vision and delivery of exceptional standards of critical services to the local community in Wester Hailes as well as the best possible employee experience for all working at The Health Agency.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a community empowerment strategic plan in partnership with the Board that aligns with our mission. Lead the organisation in identifying opportunities as well as adapting to emerging needs and policy changes.
- Operational Management: Oversee the daily operations of the organisation, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with safeguarding and all regulatory standards. Manage budgets, resources, and employees to deliver exceptional services.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Develop projects and meaningful cross-sectoral inclusive partnerships with community members. Maintain positive relationships with other key stakeholders, including session providers, funders, local authorities, other third sector and private organisations. Act as the primary spokesperson for the organisation.
- Fundraising and Financial Management: Lead fundraising initiatives, secure sustainable funding streams, grants and manage financial resources to ensure the organisation's stability and growth.
- Team Leadership: Inspire, mentor, and manage a dedicated team of professionals, fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Promote professional development and ensure employee well-being.
- Governance: Work closely with the Board to ensure effective and collaborative decision making, governance and transparency. Report on organisational performance, risks, and opportunities.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven experience in a senior leadership role within the third sector or a related field.
- A solid understanding of the challenges faced by people living in areas of multiple deprivation
- Evidence of delivering positive and impactful mental and physical health improvements in partnership with the local community.
- Excellent strategic thinking, with the ability to translate detailed data analysis, knowledge and vision into actionable plans.
- Financial acumen and experience in managing budgets and securing funding.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence e a wide range of stakeholders.
- Experience in leading and developing teams, with a collaborative and inclusive leadership style.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and best practices in the third sector.
- Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including excel and digital media channels
- Right To Work in the UK
What We Offer
- A unique opportunity to lead a respected and impactful organization.
- The chance to make a real difference to the lives of individuals and communities in Wester Hailes.
- A supportive and committed Board
- A base salary between £40 – 50k per annum plus 3% contribution to NEST pension scheme with an employee contribution of 5% required.
- Working hours: 35 hours per week (part time of not less than 28 hours may be considered) based at The Living Well Centre in Wester Hailes.
Assistant Community Fundraiser
- Full time
- £24,750 – £26,150
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 30th September 2024
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Income Generation and Engagement Team as an Assistant Community Fundraiser!
As an Assistant Community Fundraiser, you will play an integral part in supporting the Community Fundraising team to reach their annual income target. You will oversee the running of the Edinburgh fundraising office, including stock management and managing a small team of volunteers. You will help support the team by co-ordinating supporter and volunteer communications, and attend fundraising events when required.
About You
• Experience in an office or customer facing environment
• Ability to work independently within the role, under your own initiative and cooperatively as part of the Community fundraising team.
• Excellent administration skills with a sound working knowledge of CRM databases, Windows-based software, including Word, Excel and Outlook and Teams.
• Exceptional time management and organisational skills, with experience of managing multiple projects at any given time, prioritising and meeting agreed deadlines.
• Ability to vary communication style (both written and verbal) to reflect the needs of the audience.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Knowledge and demonstrable experience of adhering to data handling/GDPR laws and codes of conduct
Why CHAS?
At CHAS, staff and volunteers work together as one team, focused on the common goal of reaching every family in Scotland who needs our support. All CHAS staff will at some point work with or alongside volunteers and will be expected to support volunteers.
Our ambition is to reach every family in Scotland who is living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is dying, and offer them our care and support to empower them to make the most of the short time they have together because no-one should face the death of their child alone. As Assistant Community Fundraiser, you will be instrumental in achieving this vision.
This role will be based in the Edinburgh office 4 days per week, Monday -Thursday, with flexibility on a Friday. There will be some travel to other CHAS sites required for meetings and for picking up / dropping off materials with supporters.
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