Engagement Officer - Scotland and Northern Ireland
- Full time
- £28,182
- Remote: Scotland (Home-based)
- Closing 9th October 2024
- Advertised from 26th September 2024
- Permanent. 35 hours per week Monday -Friday.
Role
We’re seeking an Engagement Officer in Scotland & Northern Ireland to join our small but mighty Devolved Nations team!
Supporting the Head of Devolved Nations, the Engagement Officer will raise the profile of both pancreatic cancer and Pancreatic Cancer UK in Scotland & Northern Ireland, acting as the local point of contact for the charity.
You will advocate for, support and work with pancreatic cancer communities in Scotland & Northern Ireland to ensure that supporters, volunteers and partners of Pancreatic Cancer UK feel valued, supported and inspired.
You will be responsible for supporting the development of, maintaining and expanding our networks by engaging stakeholders such as health professionals, policy makers, parliamentarians, researchers and other charities across Scotland & Northern Ireland.
You will monitor the parliamentary environment to help us anticipate and respond to opportunities to influence policy and practice, producing briefings and delivering parliamentary activity and events.
Please note that this role is a home-based role in central Scotland. There is also some travel which will be required across Scotland & Northern Ireland and to our Head Office meetings in London.
About You
- You will have experience of representing an organisation externally at meetings.
- You will have a love of relationship management to pro-actively develop and manage effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- You will understand the parliamentary landscape and how it pertains to health.
- You will be able to understand complex information and communicate it in a way that is straightforward, both in writing or verbally, and tailored to different audiences.
If this sounds like you – we’d love to hear from you!
About working for us
This is a fast-paced and growing organisation that is really committed to making a difference. Being a part of our team is being part of a thriving, positive, dynamic, successful, and welcoming community that is making an impact. We will support you and develop you should you wish this, and you get the opportunity to be involved in activities outside the scope of your immediate role. We care about your health and well-being and your work-life balance, and you will feel that your contribution is valued and matters.
About us
Pancreatic cancer is a tough one but we're taking it on. It is tough to diagnose, tough to treat, and tough to research. For too long this disease has been side-lined. We want to make sure that everyone affected by it gets all the help they need. Together we are taking on pancreatic cancer. Underpinning this vision are our three values:
- Courageous
- Collaborative
- Compassion
We cannot achieve our vision without employing people who are committed to our vision, strategy, and values.
At Pancreatic Cancer UK (PCUK) our ambition is to create an inclusive working environment that reflects the communities and audiences that we engage with and where everyone can be their true selves, where they feel respected, championed, heard, and supported. We want our workforce to achieve their potential, understand their contribution and feel proud of their impact by creating a culture and organisation that is genuinely inclusive by advancing equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging through our policies and practices.
We believe diversity drives great outcomes by encouraging the different points of view that come from a diverse workforce. We want to hear from and engage with people whose experience of dealing with this disease may be very different depending on their individual circumstances and background. We can think of no better way to do this than by making sure this role fully represents our intent; therefore, we are especially keen to consider applications from suitable applicants who consider themselves to be in areas that appear underrepresented within the charity sector.
Safeguarding
PCUK is committed to safe and fair recruitment processes that safeguard and protect those we work with, support and serve. We make sure all our staff are selected, vetted (DBS/Criminal record checks where appropriate), trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective and compassionate care. Where we work with volunteers, we extend the same support in order to ensure that they are working within our ethos and standards.
Application notes
Visit our website, where you can download the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role.
If you have any questions about this role that we’ve not answered, please get in touch with Dawn Crosby, Head of Devolved Nations at Dawn.Crosby@pancreaticcancer.org.uk
To apply, please complete the online application form, setting out why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification criteria. This information will be used to select candidates for interviews.
You will need to have the right to work in the UK as we are not able to provide sponsorship for this role.
Please note that interviews will be held remotely on the 24th October 2024.
No agencies/sales call please – as a charity we work hard to keep our costs down and therefore will not be engaging agencies to support this recruitment.
Would you like to join a busy team providing administrative support organising highly successful and sought-after sleep training courses, both online and in person across the UK and Ireland? Sleep Action are looking to expand our training team to meet increased demand for our training events.
You will have excellent organisational skills, good attention to detail and be able to communicate effectively. You will use your initiative to manage your own workload as well as be able to work effectively as part of a team. You will have experience of using IT in an administrative and supportive context, in particular Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams and Zoom. Interest in the voluntary sector and in sleep related information would be an advantage.
This position will be hybrid working with the majority working from home, with some work on occasion in our office in McDonald Road, Edinburgh. Occasional travel within Edinburgh and the surrounding areas will be required but planned in advance.
Sleep Scotland is a values-driven organisation, and you would be joining a close-knit and supportive team.
Senior Central Admin and HR Officer
- Full time
- £26,896 – £29,746
- Hybrid: National Office and Home
- Closing 5th January 2025
Scottish Huntington’s Association are seeking to recruit a suitably experienced Senior Central Admin and HR Officer to join our central services team. This role involves offering guidance and support to the organisation while ensuring that both the physical and virtual working environments and processes meet the needs of the wider team.
Reporting to the Head of Income Generation and Administration you will play a key role in developing and implementing strategies related to HR, health and safety, ICT, data management and office administration.
Key responsibilities:
- Ensure the effective operation and upkeep of office facilities and equipment.
- Develop and revise HR policies in accordance with legislation, providing clear communication to staff.
- Offer HR guidance to managers and colleagues to ensure compliance.
- Manage all activities related to the employee lifecycle, including planning, recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding.
- Oversee DBS and PVG requests.
- Coordinate Learning & Development initiatives and train managers on HR topics.
- Promote employee wellbeing through wellness initiatives and oversee occupational health issues.
- Use research and data analysis to drive informed decision-making.
- Support the Senior Leadership Team with change projects and consultations.
- Create and maintain various HR documentation, including reports and guides.
Additional information:
Proficiency in English communication is required, as is evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK.
You will need to be available to work from our registered national office a minimum of three full days each week, situated at Business First, Burnbrae Road, Paisley PA1 2FB. For the rest of your working week, you will have the option to work from home. Additionally, occasional travel to various locations in Scotland may be necessary for departmental and organisation-wide meetings.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure check. SHA is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service that is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. We therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer, or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer benefits including a generous leave allowance totalling 37 days. Upon 4 completed years of service, you will receive an extra day for each completed year up to a maximum of 5 days, and the opportunity to opt into our competitive pension scheme.
This is an exciting time for the charity, now in the second year of Standing Tall: A Strategy For Growth 2023 - 2028 to transform the care and support of Huntington’s families, expand specialist services and deepen involvement in research and clinical trials.
About Scottish Huntington’s Association
People impacted by Huntington’s disease need specialist services to cope with a severe and complex disease, its impact on families, and a lack of awareness amongst health and social care providers and the wider public.
Scottish Huntington’s Association is the only charity in the country exclusively dedicated to providing expert and personalised support for those impacted by Huntington’s disease.
Our personalised support reduces unnecessary hospital admissions, supports carers and other family members; lowers household poverty; and alleviates wellbeing risks to children and young people living in Huntington’s families.
We are commissioned by NHS Boards and Health and Social Care Partnerships throughout the country to share our expertise with front-line staff and build support for improved services and higher standards of care for every family impacted by this devastating disease. Scottish Huntington’s Association plays a full and active role in attracting the global research community to Scotland to work in partnership with us to improve the lives of families impacted by Huntington’s disease.
If you wish to apply to join a values-driven organisation, founded by families for families and recognised at national and international levels for its expertise and support delivered through a nationwide network of Huntington’s Disease Specialists, Specialist Youth Advisors, and Financial Wellbeing Officers, please follow the application notes below.
At Capella, we believe in creating meaningful change through tailored support and education. We’re looking for a dedicated Operations Coordinator to play a critical role in maintaining our organisation’s efficiency and excellence.
About the Role:
As an Operations Coordinator, you’ll support a range of functions essential to smooth daily operations, including:
- Administrative Duties: Welcoming contractors, managing inventory, and handling data entry.
- Facilities Management: Overseeing building maintenance, supplies, and environmental compliance.
- IT Support: Assisting with day-to-day technical issues and maintaining business systems.
- Health & Safety: Conducting risk assessments, fire safety checks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
You’ll also supervise caretakers and cleaners, contributing to a safe, efficient, and positive environment across our sites.
What We’re Looking For:
- Previous experience in an administrative or operations role (desirable).
- Knowledge of Health & Safety protocols, including COSHH and PAT testing.
- Proficiency in IT systems and problem-solving skills for technical issues.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative attitude.
- Driving ability (preferred).
Our Values:
At Capella, we value tailored support, humour, resilience, integrity, value, and empathy. We seek individuals who live these values every day.
Key Competencies:
- Proactive problem-solving and multitasking.
- Initiative and accountability.
- Adaptability to evolving operational needs.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a compassionate, values-driven team.
- Engage in meaningful work that improves lives.
- Access training and development opportunities in a supportive environment.
Apply Today and help us make a difference!
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About the Company
“St Andrew’s First Aid is a long-standing charity formed in 1882 as St Andrew’s Ambulance Association by doctors and businessmen in Glasgow who showed concern for the number injuries during the rapid growth of industrial cities.
As Scotland’s leading first aid charity, St Andrew’s First Aid has an impressive country-wide network of First Aiders ready to provide support at hundreds of events. The organisation aims to provide the highest standards of first aid and to share their knowledge through training and education to the public.
In addition to providing first aid services, the charity also runs a number of projects aimed at building strong and safer communities in Scotland. With the Scottish Government they aim to equip 500,000 people with CPR skills, increasing the number of bystanders to help in an emergency thereby increasing the number of survivors.”
To learn more about St Andrew’s First Aid, please visit firstaid.org.uk
The Role
As Volunteer Development Officer, you will be responsible for many aspects of volunteer development such as recruitment, induction, training, retention, motivation and engagement. Reporting to the Head of Volunteer Development, your main responsibilities will include:
- Promote volunteering within the organisation
- Plan, organise and monitor volunteering activities to deliver St Andrew’s First Aid’s charitable aims
- Learning and development
- Manage volunteer conduct, addressing problems with performance and ensuring the quality of services are upheld by volunteers
- Promote productive working relationships between volunteers and other stakeholders
- Organise events involving volunteers such as meetings, seminars, forums, internal conferences, promotional events and social events
- Deal with conflict, volunteer conduct issues to mediate and resolve
- To represent the organisation as appropriate at meetings of relevant external stakeholders/organisations/partners
- Support the team in ad hoc administration duties.
The full range of tasks can be viewed in the attached job description. This job description describes the practical purpose and main elements of the job. Its sole purpose is to act as a guide to the nature and main duties of the job as they exist currently, but is not intended as a wholly comprehensive or permanent schedule.
In addition to the duties highlighted, the organisation operates a flexible approach to its activities and the post holder may accordingly be called upon to undertake any other duties from time to time as circumstances warrant.
An element of unsocial hours will be required to be undertaken.
Requirements
This role would best suit an individual with a passion for and experience of volunteering or working in the third sector, or any other relevant experience.
The ideal person will be very people-orientated, pro-active and flexible, empathic, creative, persuasive, resourceful and imaginative.
You’ll be someone who is a real team player who can easily fit in with a diverse team of people. You’ll be outgoing, friendly with good communication skills and be able to fit in wherever the job takes you.
If you have any questions about this role or the organisation please contact stewart.simpson@firstaid.org.uk.
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