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Empty Homes Partnership Officer
- Full time
- £37,181
- Hybrid: Edinburgh office at least once a week
- Closing 27th September 2024
- Advertised from 13th September 2024
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Contract: Fixed Term until 31/03/2025 (extension subject to funding)
Role
Do you have proven experience communicating and influencing at all levels? Are you passionate about using your working knowledge of housing policy in Scotland to help end the housing emergency?
Then join Shelter Scotland as Empty Homes Partnership Officer – Scottish Empty Homes Partnership and you could soon be supporting the project deliver its vital strategy to bring more empty homes back into use.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to use your partnership-developing skills to support the Scottish Empty Homes Officer Network, influence councils and connect with housing associations and third sector partners. Proactive and forward thinking, you will discover barriers to bringing empty homes back to use, compile evidence, assist with reports and outline recommendations for future sector development.
We’ll also count on your expertise in the sector to line manage the senior empty homes adviser, provide training and consultancy and support the annual conference.
About you
Fearless in your dedication to solving the housing crisis, we’re looking for a forward thinker who is not afraid to share best practice. With excellent communication skills, you will excel in motivating as you deliver training, develop partnerships and influence at all levels. You’re excited for the opportunity to line manage the work of Senior Empty Homes adviser and keen to develop your people management skills.
With a background in housing policy in Scotland, your expertise will be instrumental to working with services to bring empty homes back into use.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension, and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support, and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
About the team
Part of an award-winning Communication & Policy Department, our Scottish Empty Homes Partnership (SEHP) is a Scottish Government funded project aimed at enabling private sector empty homes to be brought back into use across Scotland. The Partnership achieves this via a mix of policy work, capacity building, training, best practice sharing and awareness raising with councils, community groups and others.
It’s also home to the national Empty Homes Advice Service - a public facing advice line that anyone can call for help or to report an empty home.
About Shelter Scotland
A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet over a million people in Scotland struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
At Shelter Scotland we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.
We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter Scotland and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
Application notes
Visit our website to find out more and apply
Closing date: Thursday 26th September 2024 at 11:30pm
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About the service
Our Wellbeing Works service is a new offering that aims to provide support for people with mild to moderate mental health conditions to empower them to develop a pathway to employment.
About the role
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- Meeting clients to identify a support action plan; and regular follow-up sessions to review their progress
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- Monitoring and evaluating the uptake and impact of the service
It is a role that provides the opportunity to work with people who have complex problems and to make a real difference to their lives.
About you
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- Excellent relationship building skills
- Proven experience of building and maintaining strong partnerships with relevant services
- A commitment to reducing the stigma faced by people with mental health conditions
How we’ll support you
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Practitioner for Community Based Services
- Full time
- £27,450
- On site: Southwest and Northwest of Edinburgh
- Closing 14th November 2024
Four Square Scotland is an Edinburgh charity working for more than 40 years to prevent homelessness and promote inclusion. We provide services directly to people who are homeless, or who are at risk of homelessness to overcome any barriers they may face in creating a stable life for themselves in their community. At the core of Four Square tare the values upon which the Organisation is based. These are equally applied to the people we support, our colleagues and our partners and are: Integrity; Excellence; Dignity; Support.
We are driven by our mission to ensure everyone has the opportunity to have a home and a place in their community.
Our Homeless prevention services are designed to address and mitigate the factors that can lead individuals and families to become homeless. The primary purpose of the service is to intervene before people lose their homes, providing support and resources to help them maintain stable housing and support to get a home.
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Community-Based Practitioner, specialising in homeless prevention. In this role, you will focus on proactive measures to prevent homelessness within the community by providing support, resources, and advocacy to individuals at risk.
Business Relationships Manager
- Full time
- £30,000 – £35,000
- Hybrid: Edinburgh City Centre
- Closing 8th November 2024
Are you a passionate relationship builder who drives impactful partnerships? Join Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland as our Business Relationship Manager and help transform lives across Scotland!
About Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland?
At Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS), we strive to improve the quality of life for people in Scotland affected by chest, heart, and stroke conditions. Our mission is to ensure that everyone living with these conditions gets the support they need. By joining our team, you’ll be part of a passionate and dedicated organisation committed to making a real difference in people’s lives.
We are now seeking a Business Relationship Manager to drive and manage partnerships with businesses across Scotland. This role is key to increasing awareness, generating income, and building meaningful corporate relationships that will help us continue our vital work.
What will you do as Business Relationship Manager?
The Business Relationship Manager will play a pivotal role in driving income growth and expanding the reach of Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS). This role involves identifying, cultivating, and securing new business opportunities, including strategic and operational partnerships, grant funding, and other income streams. You will work closely with the Head of Business Development to implement strategic initiatives that align with the CHSS’s mission to improve the quality of life for people affected by chest, heart, and stroke conditions in Scotland. Key responsibilities include:
Develop and Implement Strategy – Create and execute a strategic plan for engaging with businesses across Scotland to build lasting partnerships and maximise income.
CRM System Management – Oversee the accurate recording, analysis, and reporting of all partnership activities within our CRM system to drive data-driven decision-making, support relationship-building efforts, and ensure team members effectively utilise the system.
Relationship Management – Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing business partners while identifying opportunities to expand our corporate network.
Stockholder engagement and collaboration – Engage with stakeholders, including healthcare professionals and community groups to identify collaborative opportunities.
Reporting and Evaluation – Regularly monitor, evaluate, and report on partnership progress, providing insights and recommendations to enhance future performance.
Project Management – Lead and coordinate partnership projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and clear communication throughout with stakeholders.
What do we need from you?
Experience:
- Proven experience in a relationship management or business development role within the charity sector – preferably within healthcare.
- Demonstrated ability to secure and manage high-value partnerships with stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of the Scottish charity landscape and relevant market sectors.
- Proficiency in CRM systems – preferably Raiser Edge CRM however not essential.
Key Skills and Attributes
- Problem-Solving & Flexibility – Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to think laterally and creatively. You should be able to adapt to changing circumstances and develop solutions that meet the needs of the charity.
- Organisational Skills – Highly organised with the ability to multitask and delegate effectively in a fast-moving environment.
- Communication and Presentation – Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey CHSS’s mission and values persuasively to stakeholders external from the charity.
- Commitment to CHSS Values – Demonstrate a commitment to upholding and promoting the values of Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland.
- Business Development – Proactively seek out new partnership opportunities through networking, research, and targeted outreach to align with CHSS’s mission and goals.
- Negotiation – secure funding agreements and other forms of financial support.
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