- 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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Trainer (Conflict Transformation and Reconciliation)
- Part time
- £33,698 pro-rata
- Remote: Home based with regular travel for team meetings and training events, and with some flexibility for weekend/evening work
- Closing 19th November 2024
Are you a skilled trainer who would like to make a real difference?
Would you love a training role that allows you to support people and faith communities to flourish as they navigate change, conflict, and differences well?
Then this exciting new role might be for you…
Job Summary
In its current 5-year strategy, ‘Choosing Peace in times of fear & division’, Place for Hope identified the growth of its training work as a key strategic goal. The Trainer (Conflict Transformation and Reconciliation) will play a critical role in the ongoing achievement of this goal of equipping more people and faith communities to be peacemakers as we work towards a more peaceful and reconciled world.
The post holder will support all work related to Place for Hope’s Training Programme, internal and external, both online and in-person training. They will develop and maintain delivery and administration elements of this role. They will share the vision and ethos of Place for Hope.
Previous experience of training (including facilitation, mentoring/coaching), collaborating and communicating effectively with different Christian denominations and faiths, as well as excellent organisational and communication skills are essential to the role. The ideal candidate would also have an interest in supporting faith communities to transform conflict and a willingness to engage with CPD which is provided to build your knowledge and skills in this area. This is an exciting time to join Place for Hope and play an important role in equipping individuals and faith communities to choose peace in times of fear and division.
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.
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.
Govan HELP has exciting development plans for the future, and we are looking to recruit new trustees to our Board, strengthening governance to help lead the organisation through the next phase of our development.
About Govan HELP
Govan Home and Education Link Project (Govan HELP) is a local Family Support charity based in the heart of the community in the Govan area of Glasgow. Our services aim to support children and families from the local area to overcome problems, build resilience and confidence, and achieve overall improvements in the quality of family life.
We offer five different services at Govan HELP, these being: Family Support, Play Therapy, Training and Volunteering, Adult Counselling and our most recent development, The Govan Pantry, which has evolved from a food bank project set up in response to the pandemic. We have close links with schools, social work and health colleagues in the local area and work collaboratively with organisations to achieve stronger outcomes for children and families. In addition, we work with a wide range of third sector partner agencies to build a more holistic package of support for families, tailored to their individual needs.
We know that the kinds of issues our families face can be wide ranging and include things like physical and mental health conditions, drug and alcohol addiction, housing and debt issues, domestic abuse, and trauma. These issues are further compounded by the impacts of poverty and deprivation which is widespread in the communities of Greater Govan. Our services aim to alleviate many of the symptoms of poverty and deprivation, and we take a holistic approach to resolving the issues that families are struggling to cope with to ensure we can support families to achieve positive social, economic, and educational outcomes. Our services are often a lifeline for families who are facing complex and difficult circumstances and aim to respond to needs within the local community by developing local solutions that are aligned closely with needs.
More information on our services is available as govanhelp.org
Why become a Trustee at Govan HELP?
Trustees have an important role at Govan HELP. They share responsibility for governing us as a charity, setting our strategic aims and directing how we’re run on a day-to-day basis. Trustees’ activities also include vetting and administering funding applications and representing us at events. The ultimate goal of Trustees is to ensure that everything we do maximises the benefit for our service users — that is, families in Govan.
We are a registered charity, so Trustees must ensure we comply with current charity laws and guidelines as set out by the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You may find it helpful to look at OSCR’s guidance for charity trustees.
Are you eligible?
We aim to have a Board that is representative of our diverse stakeholder base and anyone can apply who believes they will add value to the charity. The role of a Trustee demands commitment, but it’s also stimulating and very rewarding!
This year, we are looking to recruit new Trustees to join the Board at Govan HELP.
In particular, we are looking for nominees with the following knowledge and experience:
- Finance
- Governance
- Fundraising
- Counselling, clinical, and/or support services
- Venue management
- Volunteering
- Charity experience
- Early years and/or education
While we welcome applications from all parts of society, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates from black and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and those local to the Govan area
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