This is a fantastic opportunity to join the fight against poverty.

Edinburgh Food Project provide food and other everyday essentials, support, and advice, while working with individuals, communities, and partners.

We are looking for someone who is an amazing communicator, highly organised, and digitally savvy to help us end the need for foodbanks for good.

This is a varied and vital job at the heart of our growing team: you will lead on all our internal and external communications, create and manage our website and social media content, work on campaigns and appeals, and support events.

While this role sits within our fundraising team, fundraising or charity experience isn’t necessary - you may come from another background altogether or be looking to take your career in a different direction.

You will likely have comms experience, excellent working knowledge of social media, a positive attitude, and a commitment to the vision, mission, and values of Edinburgh Food Project.

If you think that any of the following describe you then we want to hear from you:

• Well-organised

• Helpful

• Efficient

• Kind

• Enthusiastic

• Problem-solver

• Creative

• Accurate

• Confident

• Adaptable

Edinburgh Food Project offers a range of benefits including generous annual leave, competitive salaries, flexible working, and training opportunities.

Job Purpose

The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for providing support to the Governance & People Lead by optimising all aspects of the volunteer experience within Empty Kitchens Full Hearts.

Location

Based in Granton, Edinburgh, working on a flexible hybrid basis. Requiring occasional attendance at events - such as recruitment fair and partnership events, and off -site meetings as required.

Duration

This is a funded role with a fixed 2 year term subject to review.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive - Governance & People, leading the Volunteer Services volunteers and liaising with Department Heads, to recruit, train and develop our volunteers, delivering a great volunteer experience throughout.

We are recruiting for a Service Manager to lead our Glasgow Supported Accommodation and Outreach Housing Support programmes. Branston Court provides 24/7 support and accommodation for young people, it is also home to our Outreach Housing Support East Dunbartonshire/Panmure, allowing us to support people that are ready to transition into a tenancy of their own.

We are Right There, a charity celebrating our 200th anniversary. We provide tailored support for people, at home, and in the community. We are here for people who are living with the effects of homelessness, poverty, substance use, or family breakdowns.

Last year we supported almost 4,000 individuals, helping to prevent them from becoming homeless or separated from the people they love. Every person’s story is unique, and everyone’s route home is different - it doesn’t matter what the situation is – we’re not here to judge, only to help.

The Service Manager will be responsible for providing a high-quality support service for young people experiencing a period of homelessness and for those moving on to permanent or other long-term suitable accommodation.

Main duties and responsibilities will include:

People Management

• Provide leadership and management and act as a role model for Right There staff by developing supportive relationships with your team
• Provide support and leadership to Senior Support Workers and Support Workers
• Arrange and facilitate regular support and supervision sessions with your team
• Complete annual appraisals and personal development plans

Programme Delivery

• Maintain all contractual obligations ensuring that individual needs are met through a process of regular review and support
• Lead and support new initiatives and the development and implementation of policies, procedures and guidelines as they impact on the programme
• Ensure those we support are involved in the development and improvement of the programme and that feedback mechanisms are in place for the people we support
• Shared On-call rota responsibilities

External Relationships

• Develop strong working partnerships with external agencies and have detailed knowledge of relevant local/national agencies that can positively impact on the programme

Information and Finance

• Report to the Care Inspectorate, ensuring all required reports, returns and documentation are completed and submitted within timescales
• Support the compiling and associated management of approved annual budgets

Full details can be found in the job & person specification which can be found on our website.

What we expect from you..

Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.

We’re looking for you to have gained experience of managing a service with a proven track record in effective service planning including setting and managing budgets, and quality assurance. You will have the ability to lead a team through effective coaching and people management and the ability to implement effective performance measures.

We need you to be qualified to SVQ 3 Social Services & Healthcare SCQF Level 7, or have an HNC in Social Services. You will also be qualified to, or be willing to work towards SVQ 4 Social Services and Healthcare SCQF Level 9.

Management experience gained in Third Sector/Not for Profit organisations providing housing, social care and support services is highly beneficial.

What you can expect from us..

• The post holder will report to the Locality Manager
• Your normal working hours are 35 per week. These hours are usually worked Monday to Friday, and flexibly between the hours of 8.00am to 6.00pm, depending on the needs of the service, with 1 hour-unpaid break.
• Your usual place of work will be 95 Panmure Street, Glasgow, G20 7SJ. Working arrangements are in agreement with the line manager based on the needs of the service
• Annual leave entitlement of 210 hours (equivalent to 6 weeks) pro rata in your first year, rising to 280 hours (equivalent to 8 weeks) pro rata in your second year. This includes public holidays
• You will automatically be enrolled into the People’s Pension in the month that you will complete 3-months of employment, providing you meet the auto-enrolment criteria
• Life insurance 4 x salary
• Option to purchase and sell annual leave
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing learning and development
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellness programmes

We are a small independent charity with ambitions: we want to develop our community fundraising links to help us deliver and develop our specialist neurological services. With 40 years of experience, we want to make sure we can offer the physical and social health and wellbeing support to all those who need it and build meaningful partnerships throughout society to help us do it.

We believe community fundraising makes a huge difference. Good fundraising connects new and creative ideas with local causes and people who are passionate about supporting them. This is a new role, and we want a passionate fundraiser to join our small dynamic team.

You will be responsible for income from all aspects of community fundraising: individual and group participation events and fundraisers, community partner fundraising and in exploring new opportunities for support in our community.

Why join us:

This is a great opportunity to join an established community-based charity and help shape its future. You will help us in building new connections and our approach to community fundraising.

In return for your work, passion and dedication, we offer development opportunities, a benefit package including 30 days’ holiday pro rata, flexible working pattern to help with work-life balance, and an employee Health Plan. But most importantly we offer a positive, supportive work culture where we value innovation, dedication and a good sense of humour.

We are looking for a someone with experience of community fundraising and delivering income growth through effective relationship management. You will be people-focussed and someone who loves making connections in the community, actively seeking opportunities to support the charity to achieve its ambitious goals.

Find out more about us on our Website at wearecompass.org.uk