Board Members
- Management Board
- Unpaid
- On site: Glasgow
- Closing 1st November 2024
- Advertised from 27th September 2024
Role
At SCDC, we believe communities matter.
SCDC is an independent charity in Scotland, designated as the lead national organisation for community development.
We are looking for new Board members to help lead SCDC into its next decade of development. If you are passionate about community development, democracy, social justice and community empowerment, this is your opportunity to make a difference to people and communities across Scotland. Applicants will have a value-led approach to the social justice agenda and a creative and innovative philosophy to the development of a key national organisation such as SCDC.
You will be knowledgeable about the policy and practice environment for community development in Scotland. We are interested in the following skills and experience:
- Expert knowledge and experience of community development in a range of settings
- Business and strategic planning
- Experience of enterprise support
- Experience of financial management
- Experience of human resource issues
- Knowledge of legal issues associated with an enterprise of this type.
We are particularly interested in hearing from people with a disability, people from different ethnic groups, people with different faiths or religion, younger age groups and people with different sexual orientations or identities.
This post is not renumerated but all reasonable expenses incurred will be met.
Application notes
Closing date: 5pm, Friday 1 November 2024
If you are interested in joining us, visit scdc.org.uk/recruitment to download a recruitment pack.
Impact Funding Partners works with the third sector, public sector, private companies and individual donors to create social, environmental and economic impact.
We develop grant funds with our funding partners and manage them on their behalf. This could be a national fund or one that targets a particular geographic area or group of people. Our expertise covers all elements of fund management from the initial design through to the evaluation of impact.
As CEO, reporting directly to the Board you will be proactive and passionate about supporting the team in all they do, ensuring service delivery and encouraging innovation so that we deliver support across Scotland. Your experience and networks within the Scottish not-for-profit and business communities will ensure you can act as innovator, business developer and ambassador for the organisation.
In this role you will be responsible for leading the development and continued transformation of Impact Funding Partners, devising, redeveloping and implementing the Organisation’s strategy.
A key aspect of the role is the design and delivery of a diversified new service set, and you will work closely with the Board to ensure innovation is balanced with pragmatism.
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We are looking to add to our staff team as we move forward to the next phase of our development. These newly created positions will be a core part of our organisations vision to increase the opportunities and support services for local people.
As our Community Outreach Officer, you will be responsible for building relationships with community members, organisations, and local stakeholders. You will develop and implement outreach strategies to engage and support communities, raise awareness of our programs, and gather feedback to ensure that our services meet the needs of our communities. You will also represent our organisation at community events and work closely with team members to implement initiatives aimed at improving the overall well-being of our communities.
Connect Community Trust is a Development Trust and Social Enterprise based within the Greater Easterhouse and East End of Glasgow. Our organisation is first and foremost community-led, with the community at the heart of everything we do. Connect is a forward thinking, creative and diverse organisation that has an ambitious and exciting future ahead with a dedicated and committed team of staff, volunteers and Board.
We are looking to add to our staff team as we move forward to the next phase of our development. These newly created positions will be a core part of our organisations vision to increase the opportunities and support services for local people.
Funded by The National Lottery Cost of Living Fund, we are seeking a passionate and dedicated Digital Inclusion Worker to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting individuals who face barriers to accessing and using digital technology. You will provide tailored support, guidance, and resources to help individuals improve their digital skills, access essential online services, and fully participate in the digital world.
You will have experience of providing informal learning experiences to people in communities, a sound understanding of the barriers to digital inclusion and the relevant experience to support participants to overcome these. You will be passionate about the benefits that digital services and equipment can have on improving and enhancing lives. Experience of using a variety of digital equipment, software, and the internet and the ability to support people to use digital at a basic level.
Connect Community Trust is a Development Trust and Social Enterprise based within the Greater Easterhouse and East End of Glasgow. Our organisation is first and foremost community-led, with the community at the heart of everything we do. Connect is a forward thinking, creative and diverse organisation that has an ambitious and exciting future ahead with a dedicated and committed team of staff, volunteers and Board.
We are looking to add to our staff team as we move forward to the next phase of our development. These newly created positions will be a core part of our organisations vision to increase the opportunities and support services for local people.
Funded by The National Lottery Cost of Living Fund, this role focuses on supporting local people access a welfare rights service providing support and information on income maximisation, financial capability, DWP and Social Security Scotland benefits and entitlements.
You will work within our Welfare Rights team and alongside our Employability, Digital, Youth & Families teams utilising a joined-up approach to provide a well-rounded and inclusive service, ensuring local residents are aware of and are accessing other services where required.
You will have experience of providing financial inclusion/ welfare rights activity to people in communities and be passionate about supporting people to improve and enhance their lives through income maximisation.
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