Participation Lead
- Part time
- £34,671 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Inspiring Young Voices office in Inverness with some home-based working if needed as agreed with the Chief Officer (laptop and mobile phone will be provided).
- Closing 27th November 2024
- Advertised from 6th November 2024
- 28 hours a week (flexible), including evening and occasional weekend work. One year initially, with the expectation of renewal on a permanent basis.
- 37 days annual leave (pro rata), including public holidays.
Role
Inspiring Young Voices is a SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) which exists to inspire and be inspired by the voices of children and young people in Highland facing challenges in their lives. We seek to ensure that these voices are raised, heard and acted upon. We will advocate for changes in policy and practice across Highland which support and promote the meaningful participation of children and young people at every level of decision making.
The role of the Participation Lead is to enable participation through engagement with children and young people, particularly those with additional support needs/ disabilities, to have their voices heard – where and when they wish, empowering them to influence policy and practice.
The role of the Participation Lead is to enable participation through engagement with children and young people, particularly those with additional support needs & disabilities, to have their voices heard and empower them to influence policy and practice.
The Participation Lead is responsible for leading the development and delivery of our participation work and projects. Including:
- Supporting the members of Inspire Highland, our youth-led collective voice for young people in Highland. Inspire Highland is a creative, dynamic project which aims to promote the rights, participation and inclusion of all young people (up to the age of 25) who are facing challenges in their lives.
- Developing and piloting a place based youth-led participation approach, working with young people with disabilities and additional support needs to develop their learning and understanding of inequality, stigma, discrimination and youth-led participation. From this shared understanding, young people will be supported to identify the barriers and enablers they face to participation and use this to develop youth-led participation projects to bring about transformational change.
- Developing and delivering a program of work supporting ‘New Young Scots’ in Highland to have their voices heard, including young asylum seekers and refugees.
To deliver these projects the Participation Lead will work with and line-manage our Youth Participation Worker.
The Participation Lead also promotes children’s rights, inclusion and participation across services, offering training, advice and/or support.
More widely, Inspiring Young Voices has played a key role in the development and drafting of the Highland Community Planning Partnership’s Integrated Children’s Service Plan (ICSP) 2023-2026. We have also been involved in the development of the Highland Children and Young People’s Participation Strategy 2024-2029.The Integrated Children’s Service Plan “recognises the necessity for greater active participation of children, young people and families in all aspects of planning and service delivery”. Additionally, the implementation of the Highland Children and Young People’s Participation Strategy supports this and outlines a statement of intent to enable “all children and young people from 0-25 years (26 year for care experienced young people) feel that they can meaningfully participate in decision making processes and influence change in their own lives and in wider society.” There is now an exciting opportunity for a new Participation Lead to support the implementation of the Integrated Children’s Service Plan and the Highland Children and Young People’s Participation Strategy through their work with Inspiring Young Voices.
Our approach to our participation work is rights-based and grounded in trauma informed practices and principles to ensure that our charity responds in ways that prevent further harm, support recovery, address inequalities and improve life chances of vulnerable young people in Highland. Our work is grounded in the principles and approaches of youth work and community development, and we adhere to the Community Learning and Development (CLD) Standards Council Code of Ethics.
We are a small charity and teamwork is essential to our effective functioning and success. It will sometimes be necessary and desirable for team members to share responsibility for a range of tasks such as communications, fundraising, monitoring, administration and reporting.
This post will require the postholder to be able to undertake some business travel across Highland.
Application notes
For a confidential discussion, please contact Chief Officer Gaener Rodger at chiefofficer@inspiringyoungvoices.org
If you think you are the right person for the job, please submit a Letter of Application along with a brief (no more than two pages) CV to Gaener Rodger Chief Officer at chiefofficer@inspiringyoungvoices.org
Please include the names of two referees who know you in a professional capacity, including your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be contacted if we make you a conditional offer of employment.
Closing date is 5 pm on Wednesday 27th November 2024.
All applications will be acknowledged, and candidates will be kept informed on the progress of their application.
Interviews will be conducted in on Thursday 5th December 2024 in person at the Inspiring Young Voices office in Inverness.
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- Full time
- £38,500 – £44,500
- Hybrid: Any CHAS site*
- Closing 8th December 2024
Bring your passion and expertise to the spotlight as our High Profile Events Manager and craft experiences that leave a lasting impact!
We have an exciting opportunity for an individual with a talent for creating and delivering unforgettable High Profile Events to join CHAS and lead on the development and delivery of a varied and impactful High Profile Events Calendar. This work will support our “It’s Not Just a Hospice” appeal and will play a critical role in CHAS’s mission to provide unwavering care to children who may die young and their families.
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Joining our newly integrated Partnerships and High Profile Events Team, you will work with a talented and experienced team of professionals who are committed to raising a significant income for CHAS by providing exceptional experiences and stewardship for our supporters and partners.
Your Role at CHAS
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About You
To excel in this role, you’ll bring:
• High Profile Events Strategy Development: the ability to devise, implement, manage and evaluate a compelling and irresistible calendar of high profile fundraising events to generate and exceed planned income targets
• Project Management: ability to take responsibility and act as the main appointed CHAS contact for all High Profile event, ensure that they are appropriately planned and project managed to the highest standard.
• High-impact relationship-building skills: Ability to identify and capitalise opportunities for high profile events to be instrumental in the recruitment, cultivation and stewardship of high-level supporters and prospects who will help to expand our networks, further our fundraising propositions and ultimately drive new and increased levels of income into the organisation through other income streams.
• Innovative, commercially minded approach: Talent for identifying new opportunities and creating income targeted events to support growth.
• Passion for CHAS’ mission: A commitment to making a tangible difference for families facing a child’s life-limiting condition.
Why Join CHAS?
At CHAS, we’re committed to making sure that no one has to face the death of their child alone. We provide unwavering care through a unique model that spans hospices, hospitals, and homes, providing comfort, choice, and dignity to children who may die young and their families.
Working with CHAS means making an extraordinary impact every day in a supportive, collaborative environment. Here’s what we offer:
• Flexible Working: Embrace hybrid options with time split between home and onsite in any of our sites in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Kinross or Balloch, with family-friendly working arrangements.
• Professional Development: Exposure to a range of fundraising activities and continuous learning opportunities.
• Supportive Culture: Work alongside a high-performing, award-winning team dedicated to achieving ambitious goals through innovation and partnership.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy generous annual leave, a competitive pension, incremental salary progression, Blue Light discounts, and extensive health and wellbeing support.
What if you don’t meet all the job requirements?
At CHAS we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, supported, and valued. We celebrate diversity and inclusivity, recognising that everyone’s journey is unique. We believe in the power of transferable skills, so if you don’t have the exact qualifications or background listed but believe your experience and skills are a great fit, we encourage you to apply. Feel free to reach out to Iain or our team for a chat to explore how you could be a great addition to our team.
*Any CHAS site, our teams work flexibly and in a hybrid manner with time split between at home and onsite in Edinburgh, Glasgow and our hospices in Kinross and Balloch
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- Full time
- £39,114 – £45,008
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 6th January 2025
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) in a role that will lead all of SYP’s political, policy, and campaign work.
SYP has a proud history of delivering youth-led campaigns that deliver meaningful policy change. Our campaigns for Votes at 16, Equal Marriage, and the incorporation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child into domestic law, to name only a few, have improved the lives of young people across Scotland.
SYP’s political profile and impact have never been higher. Our new Head of Policy and Public Affairs will drive forward all of our political work and ensure that we deliver even more of the changes to policy and legislation that young people expect of us.
We are looking for a Strategic Communications Lead to develop and implement our communications strategy, engaging a wide variety of audiences. Collaborating across teams, you’ll oversee media relations, storytelling, digital campaigns and stakeholder engagement to ensure MCR’s voice is heard by a wide variety of audiences and inspires action.
About the role:
The Strategic Communications Lead oversees a small communications and campaigns team to create, build and deliver spectacular multi platform campaigns and communications activities. The role is crucial in managing both internal and external communications, enhancing public engagement, supporting partnerships staff in mentor recruitment and supporting fundraising activity aligned with the mission of bridging the education, skills and opportunity gap for Scotland's most disadvantaged young people. The role involves strategic thinking, creativity, operational planning and delivery.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver an integrated communications strategy aligned with our goals.
- Lead media relations, securing impactful coverage and managing key relationships.
- Oversee content creation, including digital, social media, and campaigns, ensuring consistent messaging.
- Act as brand guardian, ensuring clarity and cohesion in all communications.
- Provide strategic advice to leadership on key messaging and public engagement opportunities.
- Powering our drive to be recognised nationally, and loved locally and regionally in the communities we serve.
About you:
You’ll have a proven track record in strategic communications, media relations, and campaign delivery, ideally within the charity sector. A skilled communicator and collaborator, you’ll bring creativity, adaptability, and a passion for delivering positive change for young people. You’ll have a relevant portfolio of work that shows your passion for high quality communications and impactful creative output.
About us:
MCR Pathways is an award-winning charity with a passionate team dedicated to helping the UK’s most vulnerable young people gain self-confidence, identify their skills and recognise and fulfil their potential through mentoring. Our vision is for all young people to experience equality of education outcomes, career opportunities and life chances. Our relationship-based mentoring is transformative and has profound positive impacts on young people in their confidence, wellbeing, achievement and post-school progression. All MCR mentors are volunteers who make and experience a life-changing difference. You will be joining a friendly and supportive team who love what they do and enjoy working with each other. We model our values and many of us are also volunteer mentors.
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