- Advertised from 7th November 2024
Role
Close the Gap, Scotland’s expert on gender equality in the labour market, is looking for new trustees to join its board. Our trustees work to support the organisation to realise its vision for a Scotland where all women have a good working life. We do this through policy advocacy that seeks to place gender equality at the heart of policymaking, supporting employers to take action to close their gender pay gap, and developing innovative research to grow the evidence base on women’s experiences of work.
Trustees set the strategic direction, oversee the work of the organisation, manage risk, and establish policies and procedures to govern organisational activity. Key to the role is ensuring good governance practice is in place. It’s an exciting time to join the board, as Close the Gap has consolidated its growth since becoming a charity, and is exploring further opportunities for development.
About you
Committed to women’s labour market equality, you’ll have the ability to think strategically and creatively, and to respond to the needs of the organisation. You’ll also be able to commit the time to fulfil the role of trustee and help us meet our strategic objectives.
Close the Gap is strongly committed to equality, and recognises that diverse boards are more effective, and result in better governance practice. We would particularly welcome applications from racially minoritised people and disabled people, who are currently under-represented on our board.
We’re also particularly interested in receiving applications from people that have knowledge and experience in equality and/or human rights, and fundraising.
Organisation profile
Close the Gap is Scotland’s expert policy advocacy organisation working on women’s labour market participation. Our vision is for a Scotland where all women have a good working life. We do this by working strategically with policymakers, employers and unions to influence and enable action that will address the causes of the gender pay gap.
Application notes
Electronic applications must be submitted using our online application form which you can find on our website
If you are unable to use an online application process, please contact us at info@closethegap.org.uk.
The deadline for applications is Sunday 5th January 2025.
You will be notified by Friday 17th January 2025 if you have been selected for interview.
It is anticipated that the interviews will take place remotely using Microsoft Teams during the week commencing Monday 27th January 2025. We will try to be flexible and find a time that suits both you and the panel.
Close the Gap (SCIO) (known as Close the Gap) is a Scottish charity, no SC046842.
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Top job! Charity Chief Executive Officer
- Full time
- £33,000
- On site: Glasgow
- Closing 29th November 2024
The Miscarriages of Justice Organisation is a charity, based in Glasgow and operating throughout Scotland. Since 2001 we have offered support and assistance to those who have suffered wrongful conviction.
We engage with service-users in prison, and post release. Our advocacy service assists in the pursuit of appeals against conviction. Our aftercare and reintegration service assists service-users and their families in dealing with the damaging and long-term consequences of wrongful incarceration. Our objective is to meet the whole needs of the miscarriage of justice victim, from wrongful conviction, through release, to compensation,
Key Responsibilities of the role:
- Providing leadership and overseeing the organisation’s administration and financial management.
- Developing the organisation’s long-term strategy, budget, and business plan.
- Driving organisational growth and sustainability while ensuring impactful service delivery.
- Taking ultimate responsibility for charitable activities, fundraising, and operations.
- Upholding the highest ethical standards and reflecting positively on the charity.
- Collaborating with the Board of Trustees, staff, volunteers, and stakeholders to foster a culture of empathy and excellence.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Demonstrable experience in the administration of a small charity.
- Excellent people skills, with HR, strategic planning and financial management expertise.
- An open mind, with a willingness to have perceptions challenged.
- The motivation to be a strong advocate for our mission, with the ability to build partnerships and to access fundraising resources effectively.
Some knowledge and experience of the criminal justice system would be advantageous, but not essential.
Join Our Team at Forth Valley Advocacy!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable people? Forth Valley Advocacy, a small but important charity, is dedicated to providing independent advocacy support to adults with mental health issues, older people, and individuals with learning difficulties, along with their relatives and carers.
We are on a mission to ensure every voice is heard, especially those subject to compulsory measures under the mental health act. Our dedicated team of advocacy workers is committed to supporting and empowering those in need across Forth Valley.
We are looking to strengthen our board! If you have experience in mental health, finance, HR, law, or advocacy, or simply a passion for helping others, we would love to hear from you. We are seeking an experienced chair and new board members to help guide our charity forward.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a dedicated and experienced team.
- Make a real impact in your community.
- Flexible meeting options: in person and online.
Help us continue our important work and make a difference. Join Forth Valley Advocacy today!
Invitation to Tender, Development of Engender’s Strategic Plan 2025-2030
- Other
- Sessional
- Hybrid: Glasgow
- Closing 25th November 2024
We are seeking a consultant(s) to work with us to deliver a strategic review and planning process that will result in the development of Engender’s next Strategic Plan 2025-2030. This process will help us focus our efforts and resources on securing the most impactful change for women in Scotland. To do this, we must engage with a diversity of women and identify priorities that work for the most marginalised. Undertaking this process now will help us ensure that our organisation is in a strong position to respond to future challenges.
The review process will help us identify our key strengths, impacts, emerging opportunities, and areas for development. The findings will inform and shape a new Strategic Plan for Engender for 2025-2030. You can find full details including criteria in the attached document.
Head of Policy & Strategy
- Full time
- £42,000
- Remote: Home working with regular meetings in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
- Closing 6th December 2024
Built Environment Forum Scotland (BEFS) seeks to appoint a Head of Policy and Strategy to coordinate policy development initiatives.
This role involves leading on BEFS co-ordinated and strategic approach to policy and influencing strategic policy and legislation relating to the historic and built environment across Scotland. Key responsibilities include:
- Consultation: Co-ordinate and compile responses to strategic Government (and other key stakeholder) consultations on behalf of BEFS and BEFS Members.
- Advocacy: Develop shared statements (manifestos, legislative ‘asks’, written evidence to parliamentary committees etc) on strategic issues arising from within BEFS work.
- Events: Working with colleagues and external stakeholders, plan and facilitate stakeholder engagement events which inform policy development and produce written reports for these events.
- Secretariat: Act as secretariat to multiple working groups, preparing agenda and meeting papers, recording meetings and circulating minutes.
- Horizon-scanning: Undertake regular horizon-scanning through contact with Government and key stakeholders, to identify key issues of interest to BEFS Members.
- Communication: Provide colleagues with written material to communicate key messages arising from BEFS discussions (such as website content, blogs), and contribute strategic content to BEFS bi-monthly bulletin.
- Project development: Develop and shape projects (from initial idea to project brief) which will inform/evidence advocacy activity.
- Reporting: Provide and contribute to regular reports to funders and BEFS Board.
- Facilitation: Provide facilitation for Members events, workshops and stakeholder engagement.
- Team: Participate actively as part of a small and busy team, supporting and working with colleagues as necessary.
Person specification
Essential
- Strong ability to demonstrate breadth of sector knowledge, particularly across policy frameworks.
- Experience of the process of strategic policy and legislative development within Scotland, across the wider policy landscape.
- Strong analytical skills, with an ability to distil policy information and stakeholder opinions, across a broad range of policy topics/disciplines in the built environment sphere.
- Knowledge and experience of the historic and wider built environment sector, including key stakeholders and lead organisations.
- Highly self-motivated, able to work flexibly, balancing priorities as necessary.
- High attention to detail, with strong written and verbal communication skills, including facilitation experience.
- Advanced use of IT packages including Office 365 and Adobe etc.
Desirable
- Degree or post-graduate qualification (or equivalent experience) in built environment-related discipline (e.g., planning, conservation, surveying, archaeology, architecture) or public affairs.
- Experience of stakeholder engagement/facilitation skills.
- Confidence with online/remote working technologies and programmes such as Teams, Zoom. (Knowledge/familiarity of other programmes such as Miro, Eventbrite, SurveyMonkey, WordPress and MailChimp are also an advantage.)
BEFS expects all applicants to support the values, ethos and objectives of BEFS, demonstrating credibility and integrity, and proactively committed to championing equality, diversity and inclusion
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