Company Description

Action Against Stalking is a charity organisation that provides free professional confidential independent support advocacy for individuals who are experiencing stalking. Founded by Dr. Ann Moulds CBE, AAS shares knowledge and expertise with justice agencies, provides training and CPD to professionals, and influences policy and practice nationally and internationally. See our website actionagainststalking.org for information.

Role Description

This is a non-renumerated Board of Trustees role at Action Against Stalking. The Trustees are responsible for the overall governance, strategic direction, and financial oversight of the charity. The role involves attending board meetings, participating in committee work, contributing to the development and implementation of strategic plans, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. alongside the chair, CEO and appointed trustees. This is a hybrid role, ideally based in and around Ayrshire, Glasgow, the Lothians and Lanarkshire. Remote work is the norm, with a requirement to attend at least two board meetings per annum, along with the AGM in person

We are seeking individuals with a passion for supporting our charity with our primary focus on victim rights and victim support. We hold relationships with agencies and support partners across Scotland, and the wider national and international communities.

You may have a background in social care, policing, or previous experience with championing the rights of victims. You could be a HR specialist, or a communications expert. We are seeking committed individuals from wide and varied backgrounds to join us.

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, heritage, culture, religious beliefs, colour, race, sexual orientation, and gender.

We welcome you with or without physical challenges, if you are neurodivergent or anything else that celebrates your uniqueness.

If you have the skills, and you think you’ve got what it takes, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Experience in governance and strategic leadership
• Appreciation and understanding of the issues surrounding stalking
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively, as a team player and make collective decisions
• Financial literacy and experience in financial oversight
• Experience at a senior level with committees and board representation
• Commitment to the mission and values of Action Against Stalking
• Availability to attend board meetings and engage in committee work

Partners in Advocacy has established itself as one of Scotland's leading providers of independent advocacy, delivering exceptional advocacy services since 1998.

We are recruiting for our Children's Hearings advocacy team for an Independent Advocate for Dundee (14 hours). You will be joining a busy team supporting children and young people going through the Children's Hearings System. Please note, applicants for this role must be based in Dundee.

Through this role, you will ensure that young people's voices and wishes are heard, enabling them to make informed choices, protect their rights and have a meaningful impact on decisions that affect their lives.

We strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. If you believe your skills, experience, and expertise align with the criteria outlined in the person specification, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please complete the application form, ensuring that you provide examples of how your knowledge and experience fulfil each aspect of the person specification.

Partners in Advocacy takes pride in being a Disability Confident Employer, fully committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment.

Our mission is to champion the role of voluntary organisations in building a flourishing society and support them to do work that has a positive impact. Our values— accountable, committed, responsive, supportive, progressive, and bold—guide everything we do.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially from disabled people and those from ethnic minority communities.

About the Role

We’re launching a brand-new Bookkeeping and Independent Examination Service—and we’re looking for a skilled and motivated Bookkeeping Service Adviser to help us build it from the ground up.

This is a unique opportunity to shape a service that will support voluntary organisations across Scotland with their financial management and compliance.

Why Join Us?

• 33 days annual leave + 6 public holidays
• Generous pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution)
• Flexible and blended working from day one
• Supportive, inclusive, and values-driven culture