The Organisation

• See glasgowdisabledscouts.org Within key pre-agreed areas, you will have delegated authority to get on with things as you see fit but you will need to establish, from an early stage, effective working relationships with key volunteers.
• - a Scout Group, and registered charity - based in Glasgow Southside, supporting girls, boys and young adults - aged 6 to 25 - with disabilities and life limiting conditions
• We meet across the city of Glasgow – every Monday evening - with exciting programmes, focused on increasing independence, building confidence, gaining skills for life and most importantly of all, having fun!
• All of our young people have some form of additional support needs, and we provide one to one support through a team of over 100 volunteers, to ensure that those needs are met, and that the young persons can fully participate in the activities.

However…

• To support the maintenance and growth of this outstanding service to Glasgow young people with additional support needs, 77th Glasgow Disabled Scouts must maintain a steady supply of committed volunteers, with the right skills and attributes.
• ...And we have managed to get a grant to hire a fully-paid part-time Operations Manager (Volunteering) – 18hrs per week, including Monday evenings – for initially 3 years.

The role - Operations Manager (Volunteering)

• Reporting to The Board of Trustees, via one appointed contact point – initially one of the experienced Senior Volunteers
• A crucial part of our team delivering Scouting for young people with complex needs across Glasgow.
• As the only paid employee of the charity, you will be responsible for working on a range of tasks that are essential for the operations of the charity.
• (This may feel different to other organisations, so you will have to be adaptable to build relationships with people who fit their work in this organisation around their own employment and family circumstances)
• This is a role for someone who wants to get stuck in, operate to a high level with minimum supervision, and achieve real results, for a charity that punches above it’s weight in terms of outcomes for young people.

Key tasks

• Recruit volunteers to fill specific roles, and manage their initial induction, with their volunteer line manager.
• Build working relationships with key volunteers and trustees, and establish an effective approach to “getting things done,” right from the outset.
• Generally support the management of the charity and the lead volunteers in the safe running of our operations and the growth and development potential
• Being the first point of contact for GDS (Glasgow Disables Scouts) - a business phone will be provided.
• Maintain electronic records and databases ensuring compliance with GDPR.
• Work with our volunteer-led Compliance Group to ensure the charity is fully compliant with Scout Association regulations and wider charity law.
• Coordinate key aspects of the infrastructure of the charity such as transport provision – supported by GCC’s Glasgow Bus Partnership – and also venue scheduling.

Ideal person

• Previous operations management experience in a similar sector/organization.
• Strong skills in creating and building effective working relationships with a wide range of individuals and organisations, - both internally and externally - and preferably with experience of working with volunteers
• Demonstrate significant experience in working independently to deliver results and the motivation to meet deadlines with minimal oversight.
• Strongly desired is “experience working with disabled young people” but must have, as a minimum, ie demonstrable interest in supporting a charity , similar to Glasgow Disabled Scouts
• Highly effective IT skills including email, Microsoft Office (essential) and ideally experience in website updating, and social media channels.
• Solution focused and driven to get things done – flexible enough to see something that you can support and getting on with doing it.
• Able to work independently, and motivate yourself, to meet deadlines with minimal supervision, but at the same time recognise you are part of a strong team, led by volunteers.
• Able to communicate effectively – both written and verbally – to bring people with you in key aspects of the organisation of the charity
• You believe in our vision, and work with us to reach it, sometimes challenging us, if you can see a better way to do something.
• Flexible in your working hours (18 hrs/week) – as sometimes we may need you to work evenings or weekends to meet a deadline, if agreed in advance.
• Ideally, an understanding of Scouts or a similar volunteer-led organisation in either a paid or voluntary capacity
• Ideally, experience of recruiting, welcoming and training volunteers

Candidate Value Proposition

• Making a real difference to the young disabled Glasgow folks
• Significant scope for you to learn, grow and develop the role – and you! - into new directions based on your specific skills, experiences, and interests.
• A flexible role – 18 hrs/week - with the expectation you will work from home apart from a period of induction and getting to know us, when you will be partly office based in Glasgow city centre.
• Within key pre-agreed areas, you will have delegated authority to get on with things as you see fit but you will need to establish, from an early stage, effective working relationships with key volunteers.
• Attractive hourly rate – £12:50 to £17.50 ph. depending on your experience, and 5% pension contribution.
• As part of the bigger "Scouts Scotland", who will be your main employer, you will receive significant coaching, mentoring and career guidance.

Edinburgh Young Carers (EYC) is seeking a suitably experienced applicant to join its lively, passionate team in developing the service and providing high quality support to young carers in Edinburgh between the ages of 5 and 25 years.

The post-holder will work alongside colleagues to:

• Ensure that young carers and young adult carers are identified and provided with the supportand services that they require to achieve their identified personal outcomes.
• Promote the development of a range of support services and diverse activity programmes to meet the varied needs of young carers, especially through school and community venues.
• Promote and undertake the delivery and review of Young Carer Statements and Adult Carer Support Plans to young carers and young adult carers themselves and the professionals working with them across Edinburgh.
• Ensure young carers are aware of their rights and promote and raise awareness of these rights with other organisations.
• Enable young carers to be heard, to be listened to and to contribute to the development of the Edinburgh Young Carers service.

The candidate will need to be suitably qualified and experienced in working with children and young people, with at least three years’ proven experience in a role including individual and group work.

Organisation Profile

EYC is a voluntary organisation working with and on behalf of young carers throughout Edinburgh. We are one of the largest and most well established independent young carers organisations in Scotland. We have a strong commitment to the rights of children and young people.

Benefits

We take good care of our staff and offer a benefit package including: 27 days’ annual leave plus all public holidays, 6% pension, free healthcare through Benenden Health, hybrid working, flexible hours, Cycle to Work scheme and extensive training opportunities. We are also a Carer Positive employer.

Your mission (if you choose to accept it): join our small but mighty team in a key role as Creative Writing Workshop Facilitator!

Part time, Edinburgh based, you’ll manage our creative writing workshops and interdisciplinary activities. Your dynamism and creativity will increase our impact in the classroom and your communication skills will positively change the lives of all involved.

You also get to wear a cape! A true superhero!

The Super Power Agency (SPA) is a non-profit organisation that seeks to improve the lives and literacy rates of young people from some of Scotland’s most under-resourced areas. Through creative writing workshops, interdisciplinary activities, and individual mentoring, we work with young people aged 8–18 in schools and community organisations. Our creative writing programmes culminate in the publication of a book of the young people’s writing which is shared with their school, families and community.

Our programmes are free to all young people and serviced predominately by volunteers drawn from the communities we work in and serve.

The work of the SPA is based on that of 826 National (826national.org), an educational charity started in San Francisco, California in 2002. The programmes run by 826 National have now been replicated in 9 US cities as well as internationally in London, Dublin, Sydney, Melbourne, Paris, Buenos Aires and Milan. The SPA is proud to be part of this international network that supports the confidence and creativity of young people across the world.

Writing Facilitator Role Description

It is an exciting time to join the Super Power Agency as we work towards our goal to expand across Scotland and serve 3,000 young people each year by 2026. The Writing Facilitator would work closely with the wider SPA team, including our volunteers, as well as teachers, schools and other partners across Scotland. Reporting directly to the Programme Manager, the Writing Facilitator will deliver the in-school element of our writing workshops and programmes.

Our school and community programmes run for 8 or 10 weeks, with school groups participating in one workshop per week. The Writing Facilitator will deliver a suite of different workshops across Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. These sessions vary from creative writing, poetry, and playwriting. The hours will be primarily during the week and during school hours. The Writing Facilitator will also work closely with our SPA volunteers, who support the young people during the in-school workshops.

As well as leading on the delivery of the workshops, the Writing Facilitator will have the opportunity to work with the Programme Manager and wider SPA team to review and shape workshop content. They will also assist the SPA team with final publication of the young people’s work if necessary.

The Writing Facilitator will maintain organisational policies and procedures throughout and promote the organisation and its programmatic accomplishments.

The part time role is to be carried out across Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between our core hours of 9:30am and 3pm. Workshop delivery is across primary and secondary schools throughout Edinburgh.

A full Job Description and Person Specification is available for download below.

An exciting opportunity to be part of a growing and evolving award-winning Charity which pushes boundaries and works to change the landscape for children & families in Drumchapel and beyond. Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will provide and maintain high-level budgets and financial reporting systems.

3D Drumchapel is a Charity which has been working with children and families in Drumchapel and surrounding areas for over 27 years. We journey with children, families and communities to build strong foundations for families to thrive. We aim to strengthen family relationships, support parents to be the best parents they can be, improve family health & wellbeing, support children's development and build capacity in communities for family support delivery. Our services include a perinatal programme, parent & child sessions, parenting programmes, learning & development sessions, outdoor play, peer support groups, 1-1 support, family support in schools and practical support including Bairn Necessities which redistributes clothing and equipment for 0-5 years. We also lead the Drumchapel Children & Families Network which brings together children & families, third sector, social work, health, education, police and housing to work together to improve outcomes for children and families in Drumchapel.

The role

Our Finance Manager Role is to ensure the financial health and sustainability of the charity by managing and overseeing all aspects of its financial operations. Key duties include maintaining an effective financial reporting system, managing the online accounting system (QuickBooks), and ensuring compliance with charity regulations. This role involves day-to-day oversight of accounting, banking, cash flow, and payroll processes, while also producing monthly management accounts and tracking cashflows.

The Finance Manager works closely with the Chief Executive, Head of Operations, and the Administration & Finance Officer to prepare and report on budgets, manage grants, and support funding proposals. In addition, they provide financial reports for decision-making, risk management, and year-end accounts, while also attending Board, Finance, and Management meetings. They are

responsible for ensuring financial controls and compliance, advising the CEO, Head of Operations and Board on finance-related issues, and staying current on best practices in charity finance.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a reliable person with a passion to create change for children and families and who follow our values of INTEGRITY, LOVE, EXCELLENCE & COLLABORATION with the following skills and experience –

Skills –

• Exceptional financial skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, verbal and written
• Strong organisational skills
• Proficient IT skills with strong skills in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to be pro-active and to work on own initiative as well as effectively as part of a team
• Good analytical mind for developing good systems and procedures
• Ability to multitask and work in a busy environment
• Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
• Strong lateral thinking capacity
• Respect for confidentiality
• Ability to work flexibly

Experience and Knowledge –

• Demonstrate experience implementing and maintaining financial systems
• Understanding and commitment to vision, values and ethos of 3D Drumchapel
• Knowledge and understanding of financial management principles and practice
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of best practice and regulatory requirements in relation to Charity Finances
• An understanding of the challenges facing families in Drumchapel and surrounding areas
• Understanding of and commitment to equality & diversity
• Proactive and reflective approach to own learning and development and professional practice

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a skilled, supportive and inspiring team making a real difference and changing outcomes with and for children & families in Drumchapel and beyond. You will be joining our team at a pivotal as we grow, seek to break new ground and take 3D Drumchapel to the next level.

What we offer

• Competitive salary with incremental rises
• 6% employer pension
• 35 days annual leave which grows with length of service (includes 10 days public holidays)Flexible working in line with the needs of the Charity
• Opportunities for growth & development including comprehensive induction & training programme, coaching & mentoring, support & supervision, appraisals and team development
• Nurturing environment