Trustees

Empty Kitchens Full Hearts SCIO aims to relieve poverty in Edinburgh by providing meals using surplus food and follow-up support to people across the city, free of charge, and without judgement. Established in 2020 we have provided over 2 million meals.

What we’re looking for:

We are looking to recruit a Treasurer who will contribute their energy, enthusiasm and expertise to our organisation. Prior experience as a Trustee is not necessary. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting difference in people’s lives by supporting an essential service in Edinburgh.

Treasurer Trustee:

We are seeking a candidate who is either a qualified accountant or has substantive accounting expertise, preferably with knowledge of the third sector. Ideally the postholder will have the capacity to work closely with the Executive Team in order to ensure the Board is fully conversant in ongoing matters of finance.

About Empty Kitchens Full Hearts

Empty Kitchens Full Hearts SCIO aims to relieve poverty in Edinburgh by providing meals -made using surplus food - and follow-up support to people across the city, free of charge, and without judgement. Established in 2020, we have provided over 2 million meals to those in need. Empty Kitchens Full Hearts is led by a dedicated and passionate board of trustees who are collectively responsible for the governance and strategic direction of the organisation. A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join this board and make a real difference to people across Edinburgh.

About the role

Our Trustees support all aspects of our work, with the aim of providing strategic support, governance and assurance that enables us to continue to deliver our core services. They are there to lead, control and supervise the organisation’s activities.

The time commitment for this voluntary, unpaid role is an average of 1-2 days a month. There will be a requirement to attend our quarterly board meetings and participate in ad hoc working groups. If you feel you have valuable experience and skills to contribute to the Empty Kitchens Full Hearts mission and would like to use your professional experience for good, we would love to hear from you.

What we Offer

• The opportunity to make a significant and lasting impact on food poverty and community well-being.
• A chance to work with a passionate and dedicated team.
• The satisfaction of contributing to a cause you believe in.
• A commitment to your professional development and a supportive Board environment.

Ways of Working:

• Trustees will leverage their networks, knowledge and experience to support Empty Kitchens Full Hearts, particularly in areas such as food insecurity and fundraising.
• Trustees are encouraged to volunteer with the charity in roles such as kitchen assistant, packing and delivery of food.
• Trustees are required to attend a minimum of 4 Board meetings a year and should also be willing to sit on working groups as required.
• Meetings are typically 2 hours in duration and are set out up to 12 months in advance. Board meetings are mainly in person at our premises in Granton, but may occasionally be held online.
• Trustees will build strong working relationships with the Chair, fellow trustees, staff, volunteers and supporters.

The mission of the Edinburgh Food Project is to provide food and other everyday essentials, support, and advice, while working with individuals, communities, and partners to address the root causes of poverty. Our charity was established in 2012 with the aim of reducing the effects of food poverty in Edinburgh by operating foodbanks to support those in the community most at risk of hunger.

We are currently within a period of rapid change as we work towards a future without the need for foodbanks. We offer our clients access to dedicated support to help them with their immediate and underlying problems to reduce/eliminate their need for food bank assistance. And we are working to challenge the systems and policies which normalise and entrench widespread reliance on emergency food parcels.

Purpose of Role

Edinburgh Food Project is overseen by the Board of Trustees, who have overall responsibility and accountability for everything the charity does. The Board consists of 12 individual volunteers (unpaid) who bring an array of skills and experience to help set the charities strategic direction and ensure good governance. Trustees have an opportunity to significantly contribute towards Edinburgh Food Project’s mission:

”To provide food and other everyday essentials, support, and advice, while working with individuals, communities, and partners to address the root causes of poverty.”

We are particularly interested in hearing from applicants with a strong understanding of:

• the negative impacts of poverty on individuals and society and what works effectively to improve outcomes
• charity finance and managing financial risk for a UK charity
• the funding landscape for organisations working in the anti-poverty sector in Edinburgh and the ability to spot emerging risks and opportunities

About the Service

Change Mental Health is one of the four founding charities of Mental Health UK. Our Young People’s Programmes; Bloom, Your Resilience and Me & Money focus on mental health prevention by delivering upstream resilience building programmes to young people across the UK. Traditionally delivered through workshops in mainstream education and community-based settings, we have recently diversified our approach, with a focus on engaging and supporting young people from diverse and underserved communities and supporting parents and carers.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Young People’s Programmes Engagement Officer to work as part of our Young People’s Programmes Team.

As our Engagement Officer, you will be responsible for managing existing and fostering new relationships with educational establishments, community settings and other potential partners across Scotland. You will support the process of engagement from initial contact right through to sign up and participation in our programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Works closely with the Young People’s Programmes Manager to ensure that the KPIs for Bloom, Your Resilience and Me & Money programme delivery are met.
• Works closely with the Young People’s Programme Manager to unlock new income streams that will help us to grow our impact and support more young people. This may include grants, community fundraising and ‘paid for’ programmes.
• Develops a clear knowledge and understanding of the mental health and educational landscape in Scotland.
• Uses mapping tools, local data and independent research to build knowledge of the communities being engaged.
• Plans and delivers an engagement strategy for approaching and engaging schools, colleges and youth organisations, maintaining communication with the Young People’s Programmes Manager throughout its development.
• Uses appropriate promotional methods to promote the programmes and build relationships with key stakeholders across Scotland (e.g., schools, colleges, local authorities, youth groups) to secure programme sign-up.
• Supports the planning, coordination and delivery of resilience-based programmes for young people.
• Develops mechanisms to share programme impact through case studies, videos, webinars and other media.
• Liaises with Training Associates and organisations to ensure delivery dates are planned and implemented with adequate resources.
• Supports co-production and engagement work in Scotland, remaining responsive to the needs of young people and the people in their lives.
• Collaborates with colleagues, including engagement officers from other UK nations, to ensure a nation-wide response to the needs of young people.
• Keeps abreast of policy and research developments affecting young people’s mental health and the education landscape.
• Reports on all programme activities to the Young People’s Programmes Manager and suggests improvements where appropriate.
• Follows policies and procedures, and creates guidance and local operating procedures where required, particularly around safeguarding and the safety of staff and volunteers.
• Promotes partnership working and supports colleagues in developing awareness and knowledge.
• Contributes to the identification, management and reduction of risk, and reports incidents or near misses in line with organisational policy.

General Duties

• Act in accordance with Data Protection legislation. Ensure all records, personal, staff and client data are managed in line with Data Management and Information Governance policies
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements such as provisions set out in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• As with all employees, workers and volunteers; to encourage people to join Change Mental Health as a member, donor or activist
• To act in accordance with the charity’s Health & Safety and Safeguarding policies and to notify your line manager promptly if there are any concerns
• To participate in regular supervision and appraisal and undertake any relevant training as appropriate to the role
• To work in accordance with the charity’s national policies and local operating procedures and those of external regulators or professional bodies.

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrated track record of developing and maintaining relationships with educational institutions and youth work organisations.
• Proven experience of working with young people to deliver workshops and training
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to use a range of communication channels.
• Ability to keep accurate and detailed records to maintain contact databases and report on programme KPIs.
• Understanding of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) principles and a commitment to engaging and supporting young people from diverse and underserved communities.
• Understanding of the importance of working to quality standards and ability to encourage others to work toward these standards.
• Experience of working with and influencing a range of external stakeholders.
• Ability to handle stressful and difficult situations calmly.
• Strong team-working skills and experience of building effective working relationships.
• Effective time-management skills with the ability to prioritise workload and respond positively to unforeseen challenges.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to independently identify and complete tasks efficiently.
• Adaptability, with a willingness to contribute skills to new projects.
• Enthusiasm for learning and supporting colleagues.
• Well-developed IT skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, Zoom and social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram).
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices and ability to apply these appropriately within the role.
• Creative, self-motivated, proactive and flexible approach, with a positive attitude.
• Entrepreneurial and enthusiastic about building new partnerships across Scotland the enable us to reach more young people and grow our impact

Desirable Criteria

• Understanding of young people’s mental health and the main drivers of mental ill health in young people aged 14–18.
• Experience co-producing engaging resources with young people.
• Experience using CRM systems (preferably Monday.com) for managing data, tracking interactions, reporting and project workflows.

This job profile and list of duties is not exhaustive and serves only to highlight the main requirements. The line manager may stipulate other reasonable requirements and projects commensurate with the general profile and grade of the post.

Successful applicants for this post will require a PVG Membership (this will be arranged by Change Mental Health during before you start your role)

Benefits

• 24/7 access to an award-winning Employee Assistance Programme providing free legal, financial, and medical advice as well as support with life’s challenges.
• A 35-hour working week, enhanced sick pay & season ticket loan.
• A great work life balance with flexible and blended working environment.
• Access to purchase a Blue Light Discount Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlements.
• Generous 37 days’ holiday.
• Paid Mental Wellbeing days.
• Professional development including funded opportunities.

The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (“the College”) seeks to appoint a Membership Governance Officer to co-ordinate matters in relation to the governance of Fellowship and Membership, working with the Membership Manager to ensure that changes can be managed and implemented. The post holder will implement College decisions relating to Council elections and Fellowship and Membership issues and determine how they can be applied within the College calendar and Laws.

The College is a professional membership organisation and registered charity, which supports the medical profession to deliver the gold standard in healthcare provision. We have a network of over 14,500 members worldwide and help hospital doctors throughout their careers through leading an effective and supportive physicians’ community as well as providing our world-renowned education and training programme which helps qualified doctors pursue their careers in specialist medicine.

The Role

This role falls within the department of Global Engagement. Please refer to the Job Description for full details.

Key responsibilities include:

• Organising the election of multiple Office Bearer roles within the College including the co-ordination of all relevant processes, correspondence and advertising to the wider Fellowship.

• Designing processes, interpreting changes to policies and the Laws, navigating changes to the College calendar in order to facilitate elections in a timely manner.

• Assisting with drafting policy papers for Council on behalf of the Honorary Secretary as required.

• Collating paperwork on Regional Advisers appointments/elections to seek Council approval and tracking appointments by Regional Advisers of their Link Fellows.

• Maintaining the ‘master’ set of the Laws of the College and Royal Charter.

• Helping to support wider team activities such as events, New Fellows Day, administration and meetings on an ad hoc basis during busy periods.

Person Specification

• Experience of supporting committees/project teams to deliver operational goals.

• Demonstrable experience of working with the governance or legal documents of an organisation, such as charters, laws, terms of reference, memoranda of understanding, articles and deeds.

• Ability to deal with highly sensitive matters and enquiries with tact.

• Experience of maintaining contact with a wide variety of stakeholders through regular communication.

• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.

• Strong numeric, administrative and communication skills.

• Exceptional levels of attention to detail, and an ability to respond immediately to changing demands.

• Competent computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, and member databases.

• Experience of organising significant governance related activities, such as elections and office bearer appointments.

• A general understanding of the structure, role and importance of Royal Colleges.

Remuneration Package

The salary for this role will be £ 27,002 per annum plus benefits. Additional benefits include:

• Pension: with employer contributions of 9%.

• Holidays: 23 days’ annual leave (with incremental increase over five years to 28 days) and 11 days’ public holiday/College close downs.

• Life assurance scheme.

• Long-term income protection scheme for those unable to work due to illness.

• Cycle to Work scheme.

• Discounted rates for use of the venue for personal events.