Top job! Facilities & Operations Manager
- Full time
- £32,973 – £35,630
- Edinburgh
- Closing 24th November 2023
- Advertised from 1st November 2023
- Salary depending on experience, with anticipated annual incremental increases. 37.5 hours per week
Role
Out of the Blue are looking for a full time Facilities & Operations Manager who can start in early 2024. The Facilities & Operations Manager will be a senior management position within the organisation with a role focused on the maintenance, repair and development of our buildings and equipment.
We are looking for a person with experience in managing the repair and maintenance of a building, with complex operations. We aim to recruit someone with previous experience of managing, motivating and developing a Building Management team. Experience in managing the renovation of an architecturally and historically significant building would also be desirable.
For further information about Out of the Blue, please refer to our website outoftheblue.org.uk
Application notes
Deadline for applications: Friday 24th November, 10am
We will contact candidates shortlisted for interview by 5pm on Friday 1st December
Interviews will be held on Monday 11th December at the Drill Hall. The exact time for your interview will be advised on Wednesday 8th November If you do not hear from us by then you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Young People's Engagement Officer
- Full time
- £26,000 – £30,000
- On site: Wigtown
- Closing 2nd August 2024
Wigtown Festival Company is looking to appoint a Young People’s Engagement Officer to develop and run our year-round programmes with 15-25-year-olds. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a fresh way of working with our target group of 15-to-25-year-olds at Wigtown Book Festival and around the year.
We are seeking a dynamic and imaginative individual who is experienced in enabling young people (YP) to develop cultural skills and explore their interests in a secure and supportive environment. The ideal candidate will be passionate about widening cultural access and overcoming barriers to participation.
Working within a small programming team and reporting to the Creative Director, they will be responsible for initiating, delivering and evaluating projects, and delivering against the aims of the Festival Company’s Young People’s Engagement Plan. An ability to self-organise and juggle multiple projects in a busy workplace is essential.
The Young People’s Engagement Post is kindly supported by The Holywood Trust.
Salary and Terms
The position is full-time / 35 hours a week. The salary is in the range of £26,000-£30,000 depending on experience, with an initial contract for two years.
WFC is a Fair Work and Real Living Wage employer and is open to flexible working from day one.
Key Responsibilities
- Working closely in partnership with a wide range of young people to programme activities (including at Wigtown Book Festival) and develop new projects according to need.
- Creating new and lasting working relationships with other YP organisations in the region and beyond.
- Building and nurturing a new young people’s advisory team.
- Developing and implementing the young people’s engagement plan and evaluation framework.
- Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the impact of our activities with YP.
- Sourcing funding for YP projects and managing funder relationships.
- Overseeing social media and marketing for our young people’s activities.
- Occasional weekend and evening working (eg during Wigtown Book Festival) with time off in lieu.
Essential Experience and Attributes
- A proven ability to work with and engage with young people collaboratively and respectfully.
- A proven ability to build relationships with partner organisations in the cultural and third sectors.
- An understanding of monitoring and evaluating young people’s activities.
- An understanding and respect for the principles of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
- An understanding of the essential importance of safeguarding; PGV certificated.
- Interest in / experience of the cultural sector.
- Excellent personal, communication and teamwork skills.
Other Desirable Experience and Attributes
- Experience in budget management.
- A knowledge of Dumfries & Galloway.
- A knowledge and passion for literature.
- Familiarity with social media and marketing.
Dundee Science Centre (DSC), an award-winning visitor attraction and educational charity, has been promoting hands-on learning and showcasing the wonders of science since 2000. Our mission is to inspire curiosity and engagement in STEM across Tayside, Fife, and beyond. With 40 dedicated staff members and an annual income of £1.5 million, DSC engages an audience of 250,000 through in-Centre visits, community programs, festivals, and online initiatives.
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead DSC into its next phase of development. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of science, a commercial mindset, and the ability to inspire and guide a high-performing team. As CEO, you will set the pace, tone, and culture of the organisation, ensuring sustainable growth and an exceptional visitor experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with the Board to develop and implement the 3-year Business Strategy and Annual Operating Plan. Build a strong working relationship with the Chair and ensure robust governance.
- Operational Management: Lead the Executive Team to deliver the Annual Operating Plan, oversee business activities, and drive income growth. Manage customer experience, facilities, exhibitions, IT, Health & Safety, visitor services, staffing, and finance.
- STEM Engagement: Promote STEM engagement through effective marketing, fundraising, and partnerships. Represent DSC at external events and build relationships with key stakeholders.
- Financial and HR Oversight: Ensure financial stability, conduct annual audits, and maintain current HR policies and procedures. Foster a motivated and cohesive team environment.
The ideal candidate will have proven leadership in running commercial operations and delivering national-level projects. They will possess experience in the visitor attraction sector or in building successful commercial ventures. Strong governance and Company Secretary experience are essential, along with a broad understanding of science and STEM engagement. Financial management and budget responsibility are critical, as is hands-on HR experience and conflict resolution skills. The candidate should demonstrate excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management abilities. Finally, the ability to make informed decisions, inspire confidence, and work effectively under pressure is paramount.
Join us at Dundee Science Centre and lead a team dedicated to inspiring the next generation of scientists and innovators. Dundee Science Centre is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.
For more information on Dundee Science Centre and this opportunity, please visit aspenpeople.co.uk/DSC.
For a confidential discussion, please contact David Currie or Donogh O’Brien at Aspen People on 0141 212 7555.
Home-Start Edinburgh, Home Link Family Support, NHS Lothian’s Parent and Infant Relationship Service (PAIRS), Citizens Advice , Circle, Stepping Stones North Edinburgh, and City of Edinburgh Council’s Early Years Education are delighted to recruit staff for a new transformational partnership approach that will test bespoke holistic whole family supports throughout the early years. The project, ‘The Family Hub’, will ensure that appropriate, universal, and enhanced support is available at the earliest stage possible for all families with a child not yet in an ELC or school setting. This will be achieved by developing a cohesive pathway and menu of supports alongside families.
The project aims to:
- Improve family wellbeing
- Reduce inequalities in family wellbeing
- Long-term reduction in families requiring crisis intervention
- Long-term reduction in the number of children living away from their families
- Increase the number of families taking up wider support.
Home-Start Edinburgh is recruiting a Senior Co-ordinator, Evaluation & Impact, to support this project as well as the activities of Home-Start Edinburgh. The right person will be someone with a background working alongside families, and an understanding of how to gather evidence to illustrate the impact our service makes. With skills in quality assuring services and data, and supporting improvement activities, you will help drive forward support to families in Edinburgh.
Early Years Operations Administrator
- Full time
- £21,850 – £24,999
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 28th July 2024
Scottish Book Trust is a national charity that believes books, reading and writing have the power to change lives. A love of reading inspires creativity, improves employment opportunities, mental health and wellbeing and is one of the most effective ways to help break the poverty cycle. We work towards a Scotland where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive through literacy.
We are looking for an enthusiastic administrator with excellent communications and organisational skills to join the Early Years team at Scottish Book Trust.
What we offer
• Full time, fixed-term role
• Competitive salary
• Flexible hybrid working between home and our Edinburgh City Centre Office, with great access by train, bus, and tram
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Company Sick Pay
• Pension with additional 5% employer contributions
• Death in service benefit
• Free access to employee assistance programme
Among many other programmes, Scottish Book Trust delivers Bookbug, Scotland’s national early years book gifting programme, which provides a free, high quality, book bag for every baby, toddler, three-year-old and primary 1 child in the country and is funded by Scottish Government.
The Early Years Operations Administrator provides reliable and efficient administration to support the smooth running of the Early Years programme, with a particular focus on operational aspects.
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