The Scottish Episcopal Institute (SEI) seeks to appoint a Director of Studies to take over from the present Director of Studies who is transitioning to SEI’s new role of Director of Contextual Formation from May 2025.

The Director of Studies oversees all elements of SEI’s dispersed, formation-led training courses that are validated under the Common Awards scheme via Durham University in Initial Ministerial Education; acts as the senior tutor and so leads the teaching staff; teaches on all levels from certificate to master’s qualifications in Theology, Ministry & Mission, and leads the MA programmes in Theology, Ministry & Mission; Worship & Liturgical Studies; and Contemporary Christian Leadership. The Director also coordinates, supervises & marks bachelor’s and master’s dissertations; oversees SEI’s Moodle and edits the SEI Journal.

In addition to Initial Ministerial Education, SEI provides a range of programmes and support for lay and ordained members of the Scottish Episcopal Church to which the Director contributes. The post is based in Edinburgh with some flexibility for hybrid working from another location in Scotland; the new Director is expected to be in post no later than 1 September but is welcome to start from 1 May.

Candidates applying for the post will have:

• a clear belief in, and commitment to, Jesus Christ

• an earned doctorate in Christian theology or biblical studies

• a demonstrable commitment to theological reflection and ministerial formation in the Episcopal/Anglican tradition

• experience in the training of those entering ordained and lay ministries in the Episcopal/Anglican tradition

• experience in higher-education teaching and/or tutoring

• an ongoing commitment to research and publishing in one’s own theological subject area

• Administrative competence and the ability to network well and initiate projects.

There is an Occupational Requirement for the post holder to be a practising Christian in accordance with Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The post is subject to satisfactory Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme disclosure.

About Scottish Athletics

scottishathletics is the national governing body for athletics in Scotland. Our vision is for everyone in Scotland to have the opportunity to participate in athletics and running and to achieve their personal ambitions.

Our mission is to deliver an integrated, inclusive and adaptable model of athletics and running provision that inspires everyone in Scotland to enjoy the sport and experience personal success. Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of the work that scottishathletics leads, and the organisation works closely with all stakeholders in athletics across Scotland, to continue improving diversity and create an inclusive culture in the sport, and to be reflective of Scottish society.

Our strategy, Building a Culture of Success (2023-2027), captures the breadth of work that scottishathletics facilitates, from supporting performance athletes on the world stage to providing opportunities for people to participate in the sport within their local community. The member clubs play a crucial role in growing and developing the sport and, along with the volunteer workforce, they are integral to the sport’s future success.

Everyone in Scotland can participate in athletics and scottishathletics strives to continuously evolve to deliver on our vision for the sport.

About Athletics Trust Scotland

Athletics Trust Scotland was launched in 2021. The Trust aims to use the power of athletics and running to transform lives in Scotland and supports people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across the country to improve their physical health, mental health, social health and wellbeing.

The Trust works closely with national partners scottishathletics and Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH), and through the delivery of our Transforming Lives grants, we are supporting athletics clubs, jogscotland groups and other community organisations across Scotland.

The Board of Trustees are led by Chair, Graeme Jack, and supported by our Patron, Eilidh Doyle, and inspiring network of Athletics Trust Scotland ambassadors.

About You

Are you looking for a role which will enable you to make a significant positive impact on the wellbeing of the three most underrepresented communities in athletics and running in Scotland?

scottishathletics collaborates closely with Athletics Trust Scotland to help get Scotland moving, through increased participation in running and more widely athletics. We are looking for an ambitious ‘go getter’ to help us to develop and deliver our fund-raising strategy which underpins our objectives.

The role will involve identifying and securing funding commitments from our three priority sources – grant funding organisations, the corporate community and the running community. You will also engage with the wider athletics community and play an active part in developing wider partnerships to support the organisations objectives

You will be able to demonstrate how you would establish, engage, maintain and develop relationships across these audiences. To support you in delivering the objectives of the role, you will have the full support of ATS Trustees alongside the scottishathletics team.

This is a fixed term role with a desired commitment of between 18 to 30 hours per week, offering hybrid working opportunities. The role can be based in either Edinburgh or Glasgow, at one of the scottishathletics’ offices.

About the Role

Working closely with the Trustees and ambassadors, the Head of Fundraising & Development will lead on the delivery of the Trust’s objectives for 2025-2027 with a specific focus on increasing fundraising across three priority sources:

Running and athletics community

Grant funding

Corporate sponsorships and partnerships

This is an exciting time to work with Athletics Trust Scotland as they enter the next phase of their development and work closely with national and local partners to increase our impact across Scotland. Particular focus is being placed on increasing access and participation for ethnically and culturally diverse communities, people with disabilities and people living in poverty.

Staff

This role will be formally employed by scottishathletics, ensuring alignment with the broader athletics community in Scotland while supporting the Trust’s mission and activities. Athletics Trust Scotland is governed by a committed Board of six Trustees who provide strategic oversight and guidance.

scottishathletics employs 32 members of staff and 24 Club Together Officers.

Place of Work

The role will be based in one of scottishathletics offices located in either the Emirates Arena, 1000 London Road, Glasgow, G40 3HG or the Laurie Liddell Clubhouse, 42 Peffermill Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5LL. Additionally, this role offers a hybrid working arrangement.

Salary

The starting salary offered for the post will be pro-rata £45,000 (FTE). Annual pay awards will be made in accordance with the salary review procedures agreed by the scottishathletics Board of Directors.

Benefits

Enhanced statutory benefits

Hybrid working

Death in Service x 2

Hours of work

The person appointed will be expected to work for a minimum of 18 hours per week. We would like to provide flexibility for the successful candidate and can offer up to 30 hours per week. On a few occasions there may be a requirement to work in the evening and at weekends. The organisation encourages a flexible working approach from all staff, consistent with meeting the needs of the business.

Pension

scottishathletics operates a qualifying group pension scheme for auto-enrolment purposes and will match the successful candidates’ contribution up to a maximum of 6% of salary, including the legal minimum contributions required.

Annual Leave and Public Holidays

The annual leave entitlement for this post is 25 days pro rata. In addition, the public holiday entitlement is 10.5 days pro rata.

Travel and Subsistence

The post holder will be required to travel to meetings within Scotland and occasionally in the UK. Travel and subsistence will be reimbursed at scottishathletics’ current rates.

Probationary Period

All new members of staff will serve a six-month probationary period before their appointment is confirmed.

Notice

This post carries a one-month period to terminate employment after the satisfactory completion of the probationary period.

Are you looking to develop your role as a human rights defender and commit to working towards progressing human rights in Scotland?

HRCS is Scotland’s civil society network organisation to defend and promote human rights in Scotland. We have a fantastic job opportunity to join the team as the organisation’s new permanent Director. The Director is the senior executive role within HRCS and works in partnership with the HRCS Board of Trustees to ensure the ongoing strategic development of the organisation in line with its mission, vision and values.

The Director has overall responsibility for a wide range of functions including:

• Policy, lobbying and influencing

• Management of Finance and Resources
• Income Generation
• Operational Delivery
• Governance and Strategic Planning
• Staff Management including recruitment and retention
• Health and Safety

The role is permanent and is full time (32 hours per week on a flexible basis) with pay of £47,500 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.