Project Delivery: Scotland wide

CEMVO Scotland is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to deliver My Culture, My Heritage – a new project supporting ethnic minority (EM) third sector organisations and community groups across Scotland.

This is an exciting opportunity to help establish and shape a new programme from the ground up.

You will work directly with organisations across Scotland, providing practical support to help them develop heritage project ideas, understand funding opportunities and submit strong applications to the Heritage Development Fund, managed by CEMVO Scotland through The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

You will also support organisations to successfully manage and deliver their funded project. Working alongside specialist training partners you will build sector knowledge, skills and confidence to identify and interpret, document and preserve and celebrate and share their own heritage.

A key part of the role will be developing peer networks, creating opportunities for organisations to connect, share experiences, exchange intelligence and learn from one another. You will help build relationships across the EM third sector and ensure that the programme responds to the needs and experiences of organisations and communities across Scotland.

We are looking for someone who understands the capacity building process and is passionate about cultural heritage and the contribution that ethnic minority communities make to enrich Scotland's heritage.

Beatson Cancer Charity is seeking an experienced, values-led Outreach Services Manager to lead multidisciplinary cancer support services across the West of Scotland, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support for patients and families.

About the Role

The role combines operational leadership, team development, service performance, stakeholder partnership, compliance and budget oversight.

The successful candidate should bring substantial health or social care experience, proven multidisciplinary team management, and a compassionate commitment to supporting people affected by cancer.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and develop the Specialist Health and Work Service (SHAWS), Group Support Programme, Counselling, Benefits Advice and Bereavement Services.

• Manage and support a multidisciplinary team, promoting collaboration and best practice.

• Recruit, develop and retain talented staff.

• Build strong relationships with NHS colleagues and key stakeholders.

• Oversee service performance, budgets, GDPR compliance and reporting.

• Promote services through communications, partnership working and events.

Benefits

• 40 days annual leave pro rata, inclusive of public holidays.

• Generous pension scheme with 7% employer and 3% employee contributions.

• Supportive and collaborative working culture.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 confidential wellbeing, financial and legal support.

About You

You will be educated to degree level or hold an equivalent professional qualification in a

relevant health or social care discipline, with at least five years’ practice experience. You will also have a minimum of three years’ experience managing teams within a multidisciplinary environment, alongside strong leadership, organisational and relationship-building skills. You will bring a compassionate, values-driven approach and a clear commitment to supporting people affected by cancer

About the Organisation

Beatson Cancer Charity supports and enhances the treatment, care and wellbeing of current, former and future cancer patients and their families. Working in partnership with the NHS, The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre and all related facilities. We also offer the wider community a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of cancer care.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Service Manager, Health Services Manager, Wellbeing Services Manager, Patient Support Services Manager, Care Services Manager, Support Services Manager, Community Services Manager, Clinical Services Manager, Charity Services Manager, Operations Manager, Health & Wellbeing Manager, Programme Manager, Integrated Services Manager, Cancer Support Services Manager or Client Services Manager.

We are seeking a National Family Support Development Officer (Neurodiversity and Substance Use) to join our national team. This is a new post and project area developed in response to an identified need. Through our ongoing work with families, we have identified that substance use can create additional challenges for neurodivergent individuals and their families.

The post-holder will be responsible for leading the development, delivery, support and promotion of a range of family and peer support opportunities for family members affected by someone else's substance use and neurodiversity. This role will operate on a national basis and in partnership with statutory and third sector partners, including but not limited to CAMHS , Social Work, the Children's Panel and Reporters Office, as well as through engagement with local Alcohol & Drug Partnerships. This role will entail working alongside families, using evidence-based practice to tailor and develop our support offer, ensuring neurodivergent individuals and their unpaid carers can access the right help in a way that works for them.

This is a national post which will involve significant travel across Scotland, as well as work at our national office at Robertson House in Glasgow. It is expected that the post holder will be required to work some evenings and occasional weekends. This post will be part of Scottish Families’ staff team and be managed by the Senior National Family Support Practitioner.

We are looking for candidates who are educated to degree level or have a relevant professional qualification and have experience of supporting neurodiverse individuals or families. Candidates should have strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.