We are seeking a motivated, skilled and reliable person with experience in training or education. You will have a good working knowledge of LGBTIQ+ identities, and be able to positively convey this information through (online and in-person) training for the sport and physical activity sector.

This comes at a time that we seek to grow our training and education offer, and develop our work with sport and physical activity stakeholders. Working collaboratively within the current team, the Training & Development Officer will deliver LGBTIQ+ awareness training and produce resources, all seeking to improve access and participation to sport and physical activity, whilst contributing positively to the organisation's mission and goals.

Location: The post-holder will primarily work from our Glasgow office, which can be combined with some home-working. Training delivery and partnership working will involve travel to work in other areas in Scotland.

We are currently looking for motivated and committed individuals who share the Charity’s values and bring experience and expertise at a strategic level.

As a board member you are a non-executive director and trustee. In partnership with the other board members, you will be responsible for the governance of the organisation. For more information on the roles and responsibilities of being a trustee visit oscr.org.uk/guidance-and-forms/trustee-information-and-guidance-pack.

The Directors must also ensure that LGBT Youth Scotland complies with the Companies Act 2006 and all other relevant legislation.

We are looking to appoint a number of new board members including those who may be interested in taking on the position of Vice Convener or Convener at an appropriate time. Specific skills we are looking to recruit include:

• Youth Work and Safeguarding
• Fundraising
• Marketing
• Digital Service Delivery
• Building a Social Enterprise

A strong profile in the third, public or corporate sector would be advantageous.

Your board position will be confirmed after successful short-listing, interview and any necessary checks including PVG, references, and your right to work in the UK.

If you feel you have the relevant experience and can meet the essential criterial in the role, we would love to hear from you. We always welcome applications that clearly demonstrate the skills and criteria we need, whether that be in a professional or volunteer capacity.

We also appreciate that the best person for the role might not have all the essential and desirable criteria, so if you are unsure whether your skills and experience fit the specification, please contact us for an informal conversation prior to applying.

The Scottish College seeks to appoint a part-time College Manager. The Manager will provide operational support and administrative leadership to our educational charity, which provides church-based adult and community education and training throughout Scotland, as well as professional training for those preparing to be Church Ministers or already in service. Working directly with the Principal and a small team of colleagues, volunteer officers and honorary tutors, this is an excellent opportunity to progress for an enthusiastic person to use their administrative skills in a dynamic educational environment.

The College will shortly assume responsibility for administering a Moodle-based learning platform and the post-holder will already be comfortable with basic management of learning environments of this type, or be willing to develop those skills.

The Manager will be a key member of the team with responsibility for event planning and delivery, and for supporting learning. The post-holder will develop and maintain the College’s administrative systems, be responsible for external and internal communications and support the effective running of the organisation.

The post is based at the College office, located conveniently beside Central Station in Glasgow. The organisation is prepared to consider mutually-convenient working patterns, including hybrid working.

This exciting Project Assistant role will work closely with the Programme Development Officer to support the development and delivery of Reclaiming Our Power. Reclaiming Our Power will explore the impact of racist microaggressions on mental health through creative peer support workshops with people with lived experience of racism, and will use learning to co-design and co-deliver learning opportunities to people working in the public and charity sectors delivering Glasgow’s services.

This project and role are funded with thanks to the National Lottery Community Fund Scotland.

What does the role involve?

• Organising events including creative peer support workshops, volunteer meetings, and training sessions

• Supporting the co-development and co-delivery of tailored training to people training/working in public-facing services

• Acting as a key point of contact for group participants and volunteers, building relationships with them and responding to queries and concerns

• Outreach work with people from Black and minority ethnic communities (including refugees and people seeking asylum) and organisations working with them across Glasgow

Requirements

What skills, knowledge and experience are we looking for?

• Demonstrable experience of organising and running community led initiatives

• Experience of supporting event management, both in person and online

• Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with individuals and organisations across a wide variety of backgrounds

• We are particularly interested in hearing from people with lived experience of the challenges faced by Black and minority ethnic Communities

Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – Mental Health Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its beneficiaries, those who surround them, its staff, volunteers, and anyone else who comes into contact with its services and expects all trustees, staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate vetting procedures (proof of eligibility to work in the UK, proof of residency and satisfactory employment screening, including a Disclosure check and two most recent references) along with 3-year renewals of Disclosure checks. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.