- Advertised from 8th January 2025
- £16,200.
Role
About the museum:
Launched in 1824, HMS Unicorn in the third oldest ship in the world still afloat and one of the six oldest ships in the world! Now a historic ship and Accredited Museum, HMS Unicorn is situated in City Quay, Dundee. Visitors can explore four decks full of history and discover the unique experience of life on board a 19th century frigate.
Mission
Our mission is to deliver a world class museum experience, work continuously to safeguard the future of HMS Unicorn, and care for our collections while making them accessible to all.
Vision
Our vision is to inspire those who visit and work with us, offering lifelong learning and engagement opportunities for our local communities and beyond.
About the role:
Unicorn celebrates its 200th anniversary this year, and we are developing Project Safe Haven, our ambitious plans to develop Dundee’s derelict East Graving Dock into a new safe harbour for Scotland’s oldest ship with facilities and amenities commensurate with Unicorn’s position as one of the most important vessels in the world. The Charity is entering a period of rapid change and development as we seek major funding toward Project Safe Haven for the first phase of activity, to 2030-2035. We’re looking for an experienced executive administrator to
provide additional support to the small management team while we embark upon this exciting journey. The Executive Administrator will provide direct support to the Executive Director and the rest of the team, which fluctuates between 8 and 11 individuals representing 5 – 6 FTE. This will also involve supporting Project Safe Haven and the Project Director, the fundraising team, and events and learning teams. The post-holder will be based at Unicorn, but there may be some flexibility as discussed with the Executive Director. The role will primarily be weekdays 9-5, with occasional weekend and evening work.
Application notes
Application is by covering letter outlining how you fit the role description (no more than two sides of A4) and CV sent to Matthew Bellhouse Moran,
Executive Director, at matthew@hmsunicorn.org.uk or posted to HMS Unicorn, South Victoria Dock Road, Dundee, DD1 3BP no later than 5pm on Tuesday January 21st 2025. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and welcome applications from those facing barriers to employment, people living with a disability and with additional support needs, people from a BAME background, refugees and those who identify as LGBTQI+. We are part of The Disability Confident scheme which includes a guaranteed interview for any disabled applicant who meets the minimum requirements for a job If you have a disability and would like to apply for the Guaranteed Interview Scheme then please make this known when submitting your application. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments to the application and interview process. Please send us information about any reasonable adjustments that you require to matthew@hmsunicorn.org.uk
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About the museum:
Launched in 1824, HMS Unicorn in the third oldest ship in the world still afloat and one of the six oldest ships in the world! Now a historic ship and Accredited Museum, HMS Unicorn is situated in City Quay, Dundee. Visitors can explore four decks full of history and discover the unique experience of life on board a 19th century frigate.
Mission
Our mission is to deliver a world class museum experience, work continuously to safeguard the future of HMS Unicorn, and care for our collections while making them accessible to all.
Vision
Our vision is to inspire those who visit and work with us, offering lifelong learning and engagement opportunities for our local communities and beyond.
The role
The role of Operations Officer ensure the smooth operation of the museum and ship, working alongside the Volunteering, Engagement and Learning Officer and the Maintenance Officer, and reporting to the Assistant Manager (Museum).
Autism Co-ordinator – Employability and Enterprise
- Part time
- £25,000 – £27,000 pro-rata
- On site: Perth
- Closing 31st January 2025
We are looking for a highly motivated Autism Co-ordinator to join our Transition Services team, focussed on delivery and development of our Enterprise project.
Despite their desire to work, recent statistics tell us that nationally only 3 in 10 autistic people are in employment (The Buckland Review of Autism Employment, UK Government, 2024), and through our Transition Services at Perth Autism Support, we aim to change that narrative locally through both our Enterprise project, supporting autistic teens aged 14-16 years and our Employability project, from the age of 16-24 years.
As part of our wider Transition Services, you will be central to the successful delivery of a high-quality young person focussed service provide a fun, meaningful programme of Enterprise projects, to develop early employability skills:
- Increased confidence
- Teamworking
- Skills development – customer service, budgeting, planning etc.
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The role of Autism Co-ordinator is to lead the planning, preparation and delivery of our Enterprise programmes, using local networks and connections to look for development opportunities to continue to develop the service, whilst supporting our wider Employability work.
You will be an ambassador for Perth Autism Support, building relationships across the community to further our vision to support autistic children and young people to reach their full potential.
About Us
Perth Autism Support was founded in 2011 to address the gaps in support for autistic children, young people and their families across Perth & Kinross.
In 2024, we have over 1200 families registered for services and support children, young people and families through the following service areas:
- Children’s Services
- Transitions Services (encompassing three project areas – Engage, Enterprise and Employability)
- Family and Education Services (including our Early Years project and Autistic Adults Peer Support)
We are governed by a Board of Trustees (7) and we have a staff team of 32.
We are based in our centre in Perth City but work across the whole of the Perth & Kinross region.
For more information, visit perthautismsupport.org.uk
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Team Leader
- Part time
- £34,359 pro-rata
- On site: Office based in Dundee International Women's Centre. Remote working is not available due to the nature of the role.
- Closing 15th January 2025
This role involves advertising, recruiting, and providing training and support to all existing and new volunteers at the centre.
Job Purpose
To inspire and lead DIWC’s dynamic project team, driving excellence in service delivery and fostering a supportive, high-performing environment. This pivotal role will enhance the centre’s operational effectiveness, continuing to empower the team to make a meaningful impact in the community. By taking on key operational responsibilities, the Team Leader will enable the Manager to focus on strategic growth, securing funding, and ensuring DIWC’s long-term sustainability. This is an exciting new role created for the centre in 2025, offering a unique opportunity to make a significant impact.
We are looking for a community-minded individual with a passion for engaging with people and communities. The Volunteering Development Worker will work within a small team to engage widely with organisations, families and volunteers; this is to gather views on how children and families services can be enhanced through volunteering. To this purpose, the Team is currently exploring and discussing volunteer passport models and co-designing a Children and Families Services Volunteer Strategy.
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