Have you got strong administrative skills and are you looking for the next step in developing your career in human rights? Please read on:

We are Scotland’s civil society network (with over 220+ member organisation) which defends and promotes human rights in Scotland and beyond. We have two objectives:

• To be a strong collective civil society voice on human rights.
• Civil society has what it needs to defend and promote human rights in Scotland.

HRCS has a wonderful opportunity to join our small staff team as our new Administration, Membership and Events Assistant.

In the role you will help provide key administrative support to the organisation, facilitate membership processes and organise events and workshops for our members. You will support both the Admin and Finance Officer and Director to deliver the strategic priorities as defined by the Board of Trustees and outlined in the strategic plan.

The role is permanent and is part time (0.5 FTE/16 hours per week – with pay of £10,484 per annum). Other terms and conditions are in line with the HRCS’ standard contract.

HRCS is a hybrid organisation with a team base in central Edinburgh. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and have an anti-racist strategy.

The RSE is looking for an experienced Membership Manager who will develop and lead their team while ensuring the smooth running of the membership lifecycle and processes while developing and managing engagement with the broad Fellowship.

This role will ensure the delivery of and progress around the Fellow’s diversity, participation, satisfaction, and relevant governance processes. In addition, the person will have a key role in supporting the Fellowship Secretary and collaborating with stakeholders across the RSE, office bearers and committee members.

As Scotland’s National Academy with over 1,800 Fellows from academia, business, and public service who are among the most distinguished in their fields; we engage and connect nationally and internationally to share knowledge and tackle the most pressing challenges of the modern world.

We are looking for a talented and experienced individual to:

1. To review and utilise the best processes to ensure the most efficient delivery for nominators and assessors.
2. Responsible for developing and overseeing the Fellows’ subscription process, seeking approval from the Treasurer and Director of Finance to agree amounts/reductions etc. and communicating this to Fellows.
3. Responsible for developing an annual business plan that breaks down the job purpose into its component parts; deliver plan while regularly monitoring and reviewing progress, putting in necessary steps to keep plan on track.
4. Managing and building the capacity of team members by working with the Fellowship team to strengthen their knowledge and skillset so that they can work with maximum efficiency as a team.
5. Support the increase of the RSE’s national footprint by working with the Public Engagement team to co-create new opportunities for Fellows to engage across Scotland and within

If you have experience working in a similar values-driven not-for-profit organisation where you understand the importance of delivering great customer service, managing internal and external relationships, and developing membership-focused solutions, processes, and engagement, then we want to hear from you.

Victim Support Scotland – Empowering People Affected by Crime

We put victims and witnesses at the heart of everything we do so they are heard, have improved health and well-being, feel safer, more secure, and informed and that we are an effective organisation, that makes a lasting difference.

Who we are

Victim Support Scotland (VSS) provides support and information to people affected by crime and campaigns for victim and witness rights. Regardless of whether a crime has been reported, or when it happened, our services are free, confidential, and tailored to individuals’ needs.

Our vision is that people affected by crime – victims, witnesses, and their families – are treated with dignity and respect and are at the heart of the justice in Scotland. Our mission is to ensure that all those affected by crime receive high quality support that will help them to recover from their experiences. All our work is guided and underpinned by our six core principles of being engaging and compassionate; inclusive and accessible; person-centred; adaptive, flexible, and responsive; collaborative; and knowledgeable and skilled. Now is the time to join Victim Support Scotland, helping us work towards the ambitions of our 5-year plan: Empowering people affected by crime: VSS Strategy 2021-2026.

VSS is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all of our service users and has a thorough and rigorous recruitment and selection process including PVG scheme checks in place to ensure this commitment is met.

What is the role?

This role is to cover a period of maternity leave up to one year. As a member of the Corporate Leadership Team (CLT) and reporting directly to the Director of Service Delivery, you will be responsible for delivering, implementing, and evaluating victim support services across Scotland. You will work in partnership with the current Head of Service Delivery and together you will ensure that our services meet the needs of all our service users.

You will have responsibility for managing staff and volunteers, ensuring that they are supported, knowledgeable and capable to deliver services that meet service users' needs.

As part of the VSS team you will work collaboratively to ensure that VSS’s strategic objectives are being implemented and will have a key role in developing future strategies and business planning to ensure that the needs of victims and witnesses are being met.

Primary location: Glasgow or Edinburgh

Salary: £47,266.24 - £62,420 per annum. Salary on appointment will normally be at the lower salary point, with progression subject to regular review in line with VSS performance appraisal arrangements. A higher salary placing will be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated.

What you’ll need to be successful

You will hold a demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development with a solid academic foundation. As well as excellent quantitative and qualitative research skills, meticulous attention to detail, and excellent organisational and planning abilities encompassing program, resource, and performance management.

Showing effective communication skills, both written and verbal, demonstrated through successful external relationship management and the ability to present complex information visually to diverse audiences.

Further details of this role are available in the job description.

Please note - this post will be subject to a Basic Disclosure Scotland check and two satisfactory references. The role is based in the Central Belt but the ability to travel to all VSS bases and spaces is a requirement.

To ensure you are in the best position to perform to your highest standards during our selection process, make sure you review the competencies outlined in the Job Description and have prepared examples of times you have successfully demonstrated these behaviours in the past.

What we offer

When you work for Victim Support Scotland, your wellbeing is important to us. Not only do we offer a generous annual leave package of 42 days (pro-rata), but you will also have access to our free health cash plan which includes cover for you and your family across a range of benefits, which include, dental cover, access to a virtual GP, counselling, legal support and discounts on gym memberships, cinema tickets, retail and much more. In addition we offer a generous pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay and access to a credit union. Supporting employee development is important to us and we offer comprehensive learning and development opportunities.

If you are looking for a role with a purpose, where you can really make a difference, then this may be the role for you.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, please advise if you require any adjustments in the application process by contacting Jobs@victimsupportsco.org.uk.