GBV Charter Officer
- Full time or Part time
- £30,000 – £33,000
- Hybrid: Glasgow
- Closing 13th December 2024
- Advertised from 29th November 2024
- Salary pro rata for part time hours and commensurate on experience. 1 x full time - 5 days a week & 1 x part time - 2.5 days per week. Contract: 12 months (strong prospect of extension, subject to funding).
Role
EmilyTest is a small Scottish charity working to tackle gender based violence in education. We work with schools, colleges and universities, helping them to develop effective policies, procedures and practices in relation to gender based violence prevention, intervention and support.
Our aim is to ensure every young person can live, work and study free from the harms and threats of Gender Based Violence.
Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two highly motivated GBV Charter Officers (1 x full time post, 1 x part time post) to join our dynamic and friendly team based in Glasgow. The GBV Charter Officers will play a key role in the delivery of the GBV Charter in universities and colleges across Scotland. Working with our Charter team, you will support roll-out and implementation of the Charter. Supporting charter universities and colleges in improving their policies, practices and procedures in relation to GBV prevention, intervention and support, helping them to meet each of the 42 minimum standards in the Charter. You will develop a customised plan for them and assist them on their journey of achieving the Charter award. Through building strong and trusting relationships with charter institutions you will provide efficient, effective and high-quality support.
The post will be subject to a 6 month trial period.
Essential knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience & personal qualities
- Strong project management skills including planning and monitoring.
- Able to demonstrate an aptitude for organisation.
- Be self-motivated, work without supervision and show initiative.
- Have a warm and friendly manner, be committed, hardworking and highly motivated.
- Adept at handling sensitive or challenging situations with tact and diplomacy while ensuring positive outcomes for all parties involved.
- Ability to work collaboratively with external partners and stakeholders to achieve shared objective.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work in a non-judgemental, confident and sensitive manner with colleagues, stakeholders and all partners.
- Have an inclusive approach to tackling GBV with an understanding of its intersectional nature
- Sound knowledge of client confidentiality and the practical application of GDPR.
- Excellent time management with the ability to prioritise your workload.
- The ability to remain calm in pressurised situations.
- Knowledge of gender based violence and trauma informed practices.
- Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel and Teams.
Desirable
- Understanding of GBV and young people, particularly how it manifests in the College and University community.
- Previous experience working with victims/survivors of GBV.
- Previous experience working on Charters.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including objectives, activities, timelines in alignment with the Charter minimum standards.
- Provide regular updates and guidance for charter institutions, the team and the charity’s CEO. Reports should highlight achievements, challenges and suggested improvements.
- Maintain system to overview project dates/deadlines
- Progress report writing
- Plan and schedule (& where required attend) Charter surgeries, meetings, assessment meetings, and other Charter related events
- Liaise with colleges and universities and support Charter leads
- Further develop and enhance the ‘library of tools’ that supports Charter Institutions, ensuring a diverse set of resources is available to help them achieve Charter minimum standards
- Create, review and update Charter related guidance documents.
- Represent the organisation in relevant conferences and meetings.
Personal Requirements
It is important that you appreciate and contribute to the strong team spirit that all EmilyTest employees have adopted. You should have a solid understanding of the importance of professional working relationships whilst ensuring you don’t neglect the value of supporting colleagues with their own challenges.
Understanding small charity dynamics, particularly resource constraints, is vital. Small charities, particularly those tackling Gender Based Violence, face limited resources, so we ask that you ensure you have a genuine commitment to building a career in the VAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls) sector before applying.
Exercising strong creativity and having good problem-solving skills are valuable assets in small charities. Applicants must demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to respond effectively to last-minute changes and evolving circumstances.
EmilyTest is an inclusive organisation and we are looking for someone equally as inclusive and has a non-judgemental approach to their work. We are interested to hear from people who are supportive of all survivors of GBV and have a good understanding of the effects of GBV on students.
If people describe you as; organised, level-headed, a listener, compassionate, patient, a great communicator, hard worker, supportive colleague, resilient, dedicated, great in a crisis – and you have the energy and commitment to always go the extra mile in your work then we would like to hear from you!
Accountability of post: The post holders will be line managed by the Training and Project Development Lead and accountable to the CEO
Location:The post holders will be based in the Glasgow office and have the flexibility of working part of their week from home, subject to meeting business needs. Travel to campuses across Scotland is require
Application notes
Application closing date: 5pm Friday 13th December 2024 with initial online interviews on 16th & 17th December.
Start date: ASAP
Please send your most recent CV, along with a covering letter (maximum of one side of A4 sheet of paper in font size 10 or above) explaining why you think you are a good candidate for the role, to: info@emilytest.org. Please specify which role you are applying for and whether full or part time in the subject.
References from your current or most recent employer are required as part of the selection process.
Learn more about us
Charity No SC049072.
Website: emilytest.org
Twitter: emilytest12
Instagram: emilytestuk
Glasgow West Housing Association Ltd is a voluntary, not for profit organisation and a registered charity. With history dating back to 1978, we have a vision of shaping thriving communities. With over 1500 rented properties: Homes are our purpose, service and sustainability is our priority.
We are looking for a high performing individual to join our Management Team, with responsibility for leading the:
- delivery of projects aligned with our strategic priorities;
- co-ordination of core internal/external services, performance, and stakeholder communication;
- development of comprehensive and accurate records, reporting and administrative systems that demonstrate compliance with legislative and regulatory standards, reflecting best practice and mitigating risk;
The ideal candidate will be further educated to SCQF Level 9 or above and/or will have significant demonstrable experience of RSL reporting requirements or if operating out with the RSL sector will have relevant experience of quality management /performance excellence frameworks. The ideal candidate will also have accomplished ICT reporting and presenting skills, high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Key Tasks:
1. Assembling and leading teams to ensure delivery of projects aligned to strategic priorities.
2. Developing robust performance management frameworks.
3. Actively contributing to policy and strategy development, including Equality Impact Assessment and compliance self-assessments.
4. Monitoring and reporting on policy/procedural compliance extending to General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and Freedom of Information.
5. Coordinating, analysing and presenting performance and compliance reports across all functions.
6. Ensuring accurate and timely completion of regulatory returns (including the Annual Return on the Charter).
7. Scrutinising and validating performance data & statistics.
8. Liaising with Teams to identify and implement process efficiencies.
9. Ensuring appropriate performance bench-marking.
In return, GWHA offer generous EVH Terms and Conditions including:
- 25 days annual leave and 15 public holidays
- Defined contribution pension scheme
- Death in Service Benefit
- Flexible working practices including flexi time, enhanced occupational maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- Specific GWHA benefits including; annual service commitment award, long service award and additional festive leave
- Professional development & training opportunities
. Post subject to satisfactory Disclosure Check.
Bereavement Support Service Lead - Scotland
- Full time
- £37,500
- Hybrid: Glasgow (Finnieston) with travel to other locations across Scotland as required
- Closing 5th January 2025
Child Bereavement UK helps families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies.
We support children and young people (up to the age of 25) when someone important to them has died or is not expected to live, and parents and the wider family when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying.
We provide training to professionals in health and social care, education, and the voluntary and corporate sectors, equipping them to provide the best possible care to bereaved families.
Child Bereavement UK has an exciting opportunity for an experienced manager to lead on the provision, evaluation and ongoing development of a Scotland-wide Bereavement Support Service that ensures families and professionals can access high-quality bereavement support when a baby or child has died, or when children or young people are bereaved. The Bereavement Support Service Lead will also support the strategic development of the Charity’s services in Scotland.
In this role you will:
- Lead/manage/contribute to and further develop the provision of a blended model of bereavement support across Scotland
- Provide training, consultancy, and support for professionals whose work brings them into contact with bereaved families
- To collaborate with partners to develop bereavement support services across Scotland.
- To support Child Bereavement UK’s Fundraising Team in the generation of sustainable income to fund our Scottish operations, providing information and data to support applications and reporting.
A regular presence at our offices in Finnieston, Glasgow will be required initially, once established hybrid working is available.
Reporting: Head of Support Services
Child Bereavement UK offers a generous package of benefits including an employee assistance programme, 5% pension contribution and life assurance scheme.
Applicants should have a recognised, health, social care, or counselling qualification, experience in working with children, young people and families, excellent communication skills and be passionate about supporting bereaved families and those whose roles bring them into contact with these families.
The successful candidate will be required to complete a PVG check.
If you are interested in knowing more, please see the attached job description and person specification or contact karen.smith@childbereavementuk.org
Bereavement Support Practitioner (Outreach) - Scotland
- Full time
- £28,000
- Hybrid: based at Child Bereavement UK’s Family Service in Glasgow, and providing outreach support across Edinburgh and Forth Valley.
- Closing 5th January 2025
With thanks to a grant from The Scottish Lottery Community Fund, Child Bereavement UK are able to build on the success of the well-established services based in Glasgow to begin to offer a hybrid model of outreach bereavement support to individuals, couples, families and in group settings, across Edinburgh and the Forth Valley. This is an exciting opportunity for the post holder to support the Bereavement Support Service Lead in Scotland in the provision and evaluation of a developing and extending service that ensures families and professionals can access high quality bereavement support in situations where a baby or child of any age has died, or where children or young people up to the age of 25 are bereaved.
The role will include:
- To support the Bereavement Support Service Lead in developing and establishing Child Bereavement UK’s service as a source of advice and support for families and professionals.
- To manage a caseload and provide a programme of individual and couple sessions and to develop and provide facilitated Groups for Parents bereaved of a baby or child.
- To contribute to the provision of a programme of individual and family support sessions, Groups for Families, Groups for Young People and school liaison.
- To outreach with diverse organisations and community groups including BAME, LGBQT+ organisations to positively support inclusion and engagement of these groups and individuals, and their access to bereavement support services.
- To support the Bereavement Support Service Lead in the selection, training and support of volunteers for the Bereavement Service.
Applicants should have a recognised, health, social care, or counselling qualification, experience in working with children, young people and families, excellent communication skills and be passionate about supporting bereaved families and those whose roles bring them into contact with these families.
Child Bereavement UK offers a generous package of benefits including an employee assistance programme, 5% pension contribution and life assurance scheme.
If you are interested in knowing more, please see the attached job description and person specification or contact karen.smith@childbereavementuk.org
Treasurer Wanted
Ricefield Arts & Cultural Centre is a registered charity and social enterprise for the exploration and promotion of Chinese culture and has an excellent reputation for delivering original and inspiring creative experiences, cultural events and workshops to community groups, public institutions and arts audiences around Scotland.
We are currently looking to appoint a Treasurer to join our small Board. The Treasurer will be responsible for managing all financial matters on behalf of our organisation and will be responsible for ensuring that the organisation has robust financial processes to ensure it meets its legal and constitutional requirements. It will also be the responsibility of the Treasurer to report the financial position at the board meetings. While we encourage and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, we are keen to hear from candidates that have experience of charity financial management or are chartered in a suitable accountancy field.
All Trustees are required to attend monthly board meetings, either at our office located in the heart of Glasgow city centre or via Zoom. In addition, we ask Trustees to attend our annual board development day, important meetings with stakeholders and some events and projects, where possible. As Ricefield Arts is a social enterprise, the role also involves serving as our Board of Directors.
Please note that this is a voluntary role, however, travel expenses incurred in carrying out board duties will be fully reimbursed.
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