Fair Change Co is the new trading subsidiary of Scottish Fair Trade. We are seeking to appoint up to three new directors, including a Chair, to support the development and growth of the trading subsidiary.

Fair Change Co supports businesses and public sector organisations to realise their ethical potential. While we have been delivering consultancy through our sister organisation, Scottish Fair Trade, for some time now, Fair Change Co is a new, dedicated channel that enables us to reach out to businesses and public sector organisations who are looking to strengthen their ethical commitments and reach new markets.

The trading subsidiary offers consultancy services to encourage more ethical supply chains and to help businesses access the Scottish market. As well as supporting better business practices, the subsidiary aims to generate income for Scottish Fair Trade and therefore support the campaign in Scotland for fair and ethical trade.

We are seeking three additional directors to join the Board of the new subsidiary. Potential directors will have experience and/or knowledge of some (but not necessarily all) of the following: business with a social mission, charity trading subsidiaries, marketing, provision of consultancy services, financial management, building relationships with customer organisations.

We are also seeking a new Chair who will be responsible for leading board meetings and ensuring productive outcomes.

They will also provide support to the Chief Executive, ensure compliance with regulatory and financial standards, and guide us through this important phase of development whilst adhering to our organisational values.

The Board meet on average five times a year online or in person at our offices in Glasgow (hybrid option always available).

Positions are unpaid.

Established in 1984 to eradicate all forms of discrimination under the Race Relations Act 1976, CSREC works across Central Scotland, including but not limited to, Clackmannanshire, Falkirk, and Stirling Council areas.

At CSREC, we aim to reduce the negative effects of inequality and marginalisation experienced by Minority Ethnic individuals, asylum seekers, and refugees across Central Scotland, enabling them to engage with the wider public to enhance community cohesion and prevent discrimination.

This job description and person specification acts as a guide to the various responsibilities in relation to the position of Digital Marketing & Admin Officer. Due to the on-going changes within the Third Sector these responsibilities may be occasionally amended in negotiation with the post holder. CSREC is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our service users and uses a thorough, rigorous, and fair recruitment and selection process.

The Role

The Digital Marketing & Admin Officer will support our Operations Manager to ensure the smooth running of CSREC’s administration, social media, and website.

The post requires a multi-skilled person with strong administrative and operational skills, an aptitude for social media and basic website development, and the self-motivation and initiative to help drive forward CSREC’s objectives.

Main Responsibilities

• To provide admin and digital marketing support to the Co-CEO’s, Operations Manager and other CSREC staff.
• Develop and distribute CSREC’s e-newsletter.
• Maintain CSREC’s social media accounts.
• Ensure CSREC’s website is up to date.
• To operate manual and computerised office systems, for example filing papers and maintaining databases.
• To undertake general office duties, for example: dealing internal and external e-mail enquiries, answering the phone etc.
• Monitoring and ordering stocks of basic items, for example stationery, paper, toner etc.
• In liaison with the Operations Manager to maintain and review all CSREC insurances, service contracts dates.
• Liaise with Stirling Community Enterprise with regards to events / booking meeting rooms.
• To undertake office telephone reception, including taking and forwarding messages for other staff.
• When necessary, to attend meetings, conferences, and public events on behalf of CSREC.
• To attend training as appropriate.
• To assist with general housekeeping of CSREC and Health & Safety requirements.
• To undertake any other duties as directed.
• To demonstrate commitment to the aims of CSREC.

Person Specification

• Proven experience working in an administration or operational role.
• Proven experience of successful digital marketing campaigns.
• Experience of Wordpress website development and maintenance.
• Proven office organisational and file management skills, strong ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrated high computer literacy: particularly with programmes in Microsoft Office 365 / cloud computing.
• Understanding of computer software programs and excellent IT knowledge and skills including networking, databases, email etc.
• Demonstrated experience of working in a culturally and linguistically diverse environment showing sensitivity to people from non-English speaking backgrounds.
• Understanding of and ability to work with policies and procedures of an organisation.
• Well-developed writing skills.
• Good personal skills such as: communication; teamwork; self-motivation; demonstrable initiative and attention to detail.
• An ability to prioritise, plan and organise work in a busy environment.
• An understanding of health and safety issues in the workplace.
• Willingness to work flexibly in response to changing organisational requirements.

What will you get out of this role?

CSREC have a generous benefits package including:

• 38 days (FTE) annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays and mandatory shut down period over Christmas/ New Year),
• Employee pension scheme with CSREC contributing 8% of qualifying salary.
• 34 hours working week to encourage employees to maintain a good work life balance.
• Flexible hybrid working.
• Working as part of a small and dynamic team.
• Access to a wide range of learning, training, and development opportunities.

Join our dynamic team and play a crucial role in both shaping a vital ethnic minority employability project and helping to create a more inclusive Scotland.

Fife Communities Climate Action Network (FCCAN) is a network of community groups in Fife that are taking action on climate change. Our aim is to empower and enable communities to create a low carbon future and promote local resilience and well-being.

We have two exciting opportunities to join a team delivering Fife Climate Hub, funded by the Scottish Government.

The Scottish Government is building a network of regional community climate action hubs. These will provide a strategic regional approach to climate change action. The network of regional hubs will support communities to take action and will drive wider behaviour change.

Fife Communities Climate Action Network has been funded to develop and run a climate action hub for Fife. Our vision is for a regional hub supporting Fife communities to take practical local action on the climate emergency. The hub will provide advice and support, promote collaboration across communities and sectors and enable learning.

Climate action needs to be everyone’s business. We will reach beyond the people and communities who are already engaged in climate action and engage with people and groups at all stages of their journey. We will raise awareness of climate change, highlight positive examples and inspire action. We will work with a wide range of people and groups to reach different audiences including youth groups, sports clubs, faith groups, equalities groups, community halls, arts groups and community councils.

The Project Manager will ensure the Hub and its aim, objectives and outcomes are delivered on time, within scope and budget. This includes producing an action plan, guiding principles and a process for monitoring and reviewing the success of the pilot after its launch. The Project Manager will oversee the organisation of promotional events aimed at encouraging collaboration and engagement with stakeholders and partner organisations. The role also involves overseeing the development and delivery of the Hub’s communication and PR strategy and supervising staff responsible for PR and Communications.

Fife Communities Climate Action Network (FCCAN) is a network of community groups in Fife that are taking action on climate change. Our aim is to empower and enable communities to create a low carbon future and promote local resilience and well-being.

We have two exciting opportunities to join a team delivering Fife Climate Hub, funded by the Scottish Government.

The Scottish Government is building a network of regional community climate action hubs. These will provide a strategic regional approach to climate change action. The network of regional hubs will support communities to take action and will drive wider behaviour change.

Fife Communities Climate Action Network has been funded to develop and run a climate action hub for Fife. Our vision is for a regional hub supporting Fife communities to take practical local action on the climate emergency. The hub will provide advice and support, promote collaboration across communities and sectors and enable learning.

Climate action needs to be everyone’s business. We will reach beyond the people and communities who are already engaged in climate action and engage with people and groups at all stages of their journey. We will raise awareness of climate change, highlight positive examples and inspire action. We will work with a wide range of people and groups to reach different audiences including youth groups, sports clubs, faith groups, equalities groups, community halls, arts groups and community councils.

The Communications and PR Officer will contribute to the delivery of the Hub and its aim, objectives and outcomes by planning and delivering its communication and PR strategy. This includes developing a communication plan, creating and managing website and social media channels, writing and disseminating publicity material and engaging with the public and the media. The role also involves organising engagement and promotional events and encouraging collaboration and engagement with stakeholders and partner organisations.