Top job! Head of Environmental Sustainability
- Full time
- £47,560
- Hybrid role (anywhere in the UK, with contractual base at relevant UK hub)
- Closing 26th November 2023
- Advertised from 7th November 2023
- 37.5 hours per week, happy to talk flexible working. Permanent
- Ref: SUS4171
Role
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for an inspiring environmental sustainability champion to lead our environmental sustainability work to ensure that it is prioritised across Sustrans.
Environmental sustainability is engrained in Sustrans’ vision and mission. We aspire to be pioneers in environmental best practice within our sector. We have identified ambitious targets for carbon reduction, are developing a far-reaching biodiversity plan, are seeking opportunities to follow circular economy best practice and are identifying how and where we need to adapt our infrastructure to take account of likely future climate change.
As the Head of Environmental Sustainability, you will lead work with other senior colleagues to ensure environmental sustainability is prioritised across Sustrans. You will lead change by influencing colleagues throughout the organisation. You will be responsible for developing targets for environmental performance and agreeing these with leadership teams and supporting them in embedding environmental sustainability throughout Sustrans’ operations.
You will lead work to implement an overarching environmental strategy, feeding into Sustrans’ wider strategy and will oversee the delivery of a relevant action plan to deliver our ambitious objectives in this area. The plan includes steps to continue to improve the sustainability of our operations, construction and procurement processes, as well as to provide expert advice to colleagues working in other areas and embed a culture of environmental sustainability across the organisation.
This role will require occasional travel and work at locations across the UK but can be based from home, anywhere in the UK within reasonable distance of one of our hubs.
About you
You will be strategically focused and have proven experience of achieving impactful environmental improvements within a large and complex organisation. We will look for evidence of your experience in developing and implementing a strategic sustainability framework including effective systems, controls, measurement, reporting and governance mechanisms.
You will be a skilled communicator and build relationships easily, allowing you to work effectively with and influence senior leaders, and a range of internal and external partners, to deliver transformational change at an organisational level.
You will combine your experience and knowledge with the enthusiasm and passion of our colleagues, supporters and volunteers to accelerate progress towards Sustrans delivering a net positive impact on the environment.
We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups. Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.
Why work for us?
At Sustrans we're all here to change things, working towards a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.
You will be part of an incredible community of talented, creative problem solvers who are as passionate about environmental sustainability as you are, all working together to change things for the better.
We act locally and think big – you will be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You will work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet.
We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve. We welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported.
You will be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.
What we offer
Wellbeing
28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
Staff volunteer days
24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes
Financial
Group Personal Pension scheme with a 5% or 6% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans.
Bike, computer and season ticket loans.
Discount benefits.
London Weighting Allowance of £4,195 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London).
Death in service benefit - 3 times annual salary.
Family Friendly
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
Application notes
Additional information
Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 12:00, 26 November 2023.
Interviews will take place via MS Teams during the week commencing 04 December 2023
Top job! Head of National Services
- Full time
- £45,000
- Hybrid: Hybrid role with regular travel throughout Scotland and to National Office
- Closing 18th October 2024
Change Mental Health is a leading national mental health charity providing unique support to people with severe and enduring mental ill health. With over 50 years’ experience across Scotland, we believe people affected by poor mental health and illness deserve the highest quality of support in the community and that every person has the right to be valued and to share in the opportunities, challenges, and joys of everyday life.
About the Project / Service
Change Mental Health is determined to deliver excellent services and support across Scotland and we need a Head of National Services to help us to achieve this. This role will ensure that national programmes of work are delivered to a high standard, and that they are developed both operationally and strategically. This role will have oversight and responsibility for developing our newly launched Advice and Support Service, our Distress Brief Intervention (DBI) portfolio, our Suicide Bereavement Service (SBS) as well as other programmes and projects of national reach and scope.
The role of the Head of National Services is instrumental in ensuring that we provide innovative support to people affected by poor mental health and mental illness. It will be responsible for working closely with our Policy and Communications Team around nationally funded projects by Scottish Government and will play a key role in the National Management Team of Change Mental Health. The role will work closely with the Director of Services to develop and work in partnership with a range of different stakeholders to increase the impact of our work and generate new opportunities for the organisation.
This is an exciting new role for the organisation and would suit someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, is committed to continuous service improvement and who excels in managing both operational and strategic relationships.
A full Job Description is available for download below.
Senior Social Investment Executive
- Full time
- £42,787
- Remote: Home-based (regional co-working hubs available)
- Closing 18th October 2024
Since 1996, Foundation Scotland has helped distribute more than £200 million to charities and community groups across the country, supporting the development of happier, fairer, and more sustainable communities.
We support philanthropists to help their personal giving make the most difference. We work with donors to invest in community action that enables people and places to flourish. We work in partnership with communities to maximise opportunities from place-based funds. And we offer social investment opportunities to enable social enterprises, community organisations and charities to grow and deliver positive social impact.
Our Social Investment Team has a wealth of knowledge and expertise, facilitating unique delivery and management of a portfolio of loan and grant investments to social enterprises. There is a low level of knowledge about social investment, and senior social investment executive, you will have a key role in helping to raise awareness and understanding of the exciting opportunities that come from this type of funding model.
As the grant funding environment becomes more challenging, the wider community, charity and social enterprise sectors have the potential to take on loan finance, and our growing portfolio of investees bears this out.
Key responsibilities will include the process of applications from social enterprises, making loan assessments and the preparation of complex detailed financial reports. You will provide effective support to our Social Investment Committee, maintaining systems for monitoring their work.
Reporting to the Head of Social Investment, this role requires excellent financial acumen, critical and analytical thinking with strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail, while working under pressure to meet tight deadlines. Your standards will be impeccable, your attitude positive and you must have the motivation to help us continue to make a positive impact on society in Scotland.
The Newark Trust is a grant-making charity, based in, and supporting, the communities of Inverclyde and we are looking for new Trustees to join our existing Board.
Our key focus areas, in order of priority, are:
1. Fighting Child Poverty
2. Assisting Children and Young People
3. Community Support
Our vision is to improve the lives, health and welfare of the people in Inverclyde, creating opportunities for a positive future.
Our Trustees play a vital role in making sure that The Newark Trust achieves its core purpose. They steer the direction of the charity and ensure that The Newark Trust has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision.
Just as importantly, they support and challenge the executive team to enable The Newark Trust to grow and thrive. The Newark Trust employs a Charity Manager to administer the charity and to build relationships with local charities and organisations. We also have support from the W.S. Society regarding governance and charity law.
The Newark Trust is looking for candidates who are passionate about Inverclyde and are willing to give their time and expertise to develop the charity. In return, you will get a rewarding opportunity where you can engage in meaningful discussions and contribute to the lives of those in need within the local community.
We want to hear from candidates from all walks of life, irrespective of level of work experience, personal circumstances or characteristics.
We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board.
Experience of being a Trustee or working with a charity would be useful, but not essential if there is a clear passion for what The Newark Trust has set out to achieve - we will provide a full induction and training.
We’d welcome applications from individuals with a broad mix of skills and experience, including but not limited to one of the following areas:
- Children and young people in poverty
- Fighting child poverty
- Children and young people with additional support needs
- Education
- Local community connections
Frequency and Commitment Details:
- Attending 6 Board meetings annually. Currently meetings are held in person at McLaren Packaging Ltd in Port Glasgow.
- Attending training and induction as required and an annual strategy day.
- Ad hoc support through working groups and support to the executive team.
This is not a paid position but reasonable expenses would be covered.
Head of Policy and Communications
- Full time
- £40,000 – £43,000
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 29th October 2024
About the role
The Head of Policy and Communications leads the full range of SIDA’s policy work: engaging with members and external stakeholders, recognising and acting on opportunities for influence, and leading influencing and communications with key audiences. The jobholder will also be responsible for the organisation’s communications strategy with a focus on encouraging greater interaction with members and raising awareness of global citizenship with the wider public.
The jobholder works with the Chief Executive on policy development, political engagement and organisational strategy development.
They also share with the Chief Executive the role of representing the organisation in the public domain - to the media and in key forums and networks - with a particular focus on driving progress on the UN SDGs, building cross-sectoral partnerships and collaborations, and enhancing policy coherence for sustainable development, including in the context of the climate crisis and delivering a wellbeing economy.
About Scotland's International Development Alliance
Scotland’s International Development Alliance is the membership body for everyone committed to creating a fairer world, free from poverty, injustice and environmental threats.
Our work facilitates connections in global development to improve impact and effectiveness for a range of actors including public sector bodies, third sector and international NGOs, private companies, universities and charitable trusts.
Our network has a global reach, with members working in more than 100 countries with a wide range of specialisms. We exist to improve the capacity, influence and effectiveness of those working on global development connected to Scotland through providing opportunities for networking, debate, training and promotion of good practice. We help members share their skills and learn from each other’s best practice to boost effectiveness of our members and their partners
SIDA has excellent working terms including a 4 day week agreement currently in place.
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