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We’re experts in helping communities live more sustainably – making social and environmental change happen, project by project, so people and our planet can thrive. We believe powerful change can be simple to make; small steps everyone can take to make their own lives better can help our world towards a healthier, more sustainable future too. We support that change to happen, project by project. Each one we run focuses on the things that matter to those they support across our core themes of Climate, Travel, and Food.

Job Purpose:

Working as part of FEL's Schools team, the Active Travel Hub Schools Link Officer will play a key role in delivering FEL Scotland’s schools active travel programme this year. This exciting position will target support where it is most needed within each school community, helping to promote sustainable travel and community engagement.

You will act as one of the primary points of contact between FEL Active Travel School Hubs and FEL Scotland staff, establishing and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders including school administrators, teachers, community groups, and local authorities. This role requires a proactive individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to ensure that all our sessions run smoothly and efficiently.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Stakeholder Management:

• Act as one of the primary points of contact between schools and FEL Scotland staff.
• Establish and nurture relationships with key stakeholders including school administrators, teachers, community groups, and local authorities.

Consistent and Coordinated Communication & Logistics:

• Work with the Schools Coordinator to maintain clear, consistent, and coordinated communication between schools and FEL Scotland staff, including meetings and delivery.
• Address any communication gaps or issues promptly to maintain smooth operations.
• Maintain records of communication and schedules to ensure this information is up-to-date and accessible.
• Provide logistical support to the Active Travel team, streamlining processes and procedures where applicable for both schools and the Community ebike Library rental.
• Working with FEL Communications Officer, distribute newsletters, reports, and updates to keep stakeholders informed about upcoming events and progress.

Staff Support:

• Ensure all logistical aspects of events and delivery are managed efficiently (e.g., venue booking).
• Coordinate and support FEL school staff schedules to ensure all sessions have adequate staff for delivery.
• Work with FEL community officers to assist with the coordination of the Bike Buddies programme including liaising with feeder primary schools to confirm dates for delivery and pupil numbers.
• Assist with the running of the FEL Scotland Bike Library including liaising with service users, and helping with enquiries

This role will support FEL’s mission to increase everyday cycling, walking, and wheeling journeys.

You will become part of a committed and enthusiastic team and will enjoy the benefits of joining a flexible, adaptable and ambitious workplace that puts people at the heart of everything we do

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Essential:

• Demonstrable experience of supporting the smooth running of a team or project with varied delivery and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for promoting walking, wheeling and cycling.
• Proficiency in MS Office and other relevant software.

Desirable:

• A degree or equivalent work experience in education, logistics, administration, communication, event management, or a related field.
• Experience working in or with schools.
• Knowledge of active travel and sustainability initiatives.
• Familiarity with the Forth Valley region and its educational landscape.
• Full UK driver’s license

Working Conditions:

• Flexible working hours to accommodate school schedules during the week.
• Potential travel within the region to visit schools and attend events.

Fife Coast and Countryside Trust team are seeking a Human Resources Administrator who will provide an efficient and proactive service to our management team and to people across this charitable organisation. Our HR Administrator will support the Senior Management Team to deliver their strategic objectives, ensure compliance with all employment law matters and champion FCCT’s values. You will be the first point of contact for potential and current employees, and you will ensure our HR department is well-organised and effective at attracting, hiring and retaining staff.

You will be based at the unique setting of Harbourmaster’s House, Dysart, on the Fife Coastal Path, and there may be travel to other FCCT bases.

About you:

You will have experience of working within Human Resources and be driven to provide excellent service.

You will bring the following skills and experience:

• Educated to SCQF Level 8 which includes HND or SVQ Level 4 or equivalent

• Able to communicate effectively with people at all levels, both internally and externally

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office packages and experience with a range of CRMs

• Ability to produce high quality, accurate work to deadlines

• Ability to work on own initiative

• Ability to recognise when a matter needs escalated to senior team members, or requires external HR support

It’s desirable that you have knowledge of HR legislation, a CIPD qualification and experience of data gathering and analysis.

About us

Angus Carers Centre is a rights-based charity working with and for unpaid carers from all walks of life living across Angus. We exist to improve the quality of life for all carers by building genuine and equal relationships, connecting carers with each other to create a sense of belonging and community, providing practical and emotional supports, and influencing change at local and national level.

Established in 1996, we have grown significantly over the last 25 years, and we are now supporting nearly 2,000 unpaid adult and young carers across Angus. Our talented and passionate team of 25 staff and over 20 volunteers ensure the needs of our carers are meet. Together with our volunteers we strive to provide a first-class service to carers and their families, to make a lasting difference to their lives.

Our vision is that all unpaid carers in Angus will receive appropriate information and support to enable them to feel valued and confident in their caring situation and to develop their own potential.

Why should you consider applying?

The social, political and policy horizon is changing, and we need to ensure that we provide the right support at the right time. We are entering a new and exciting chapter, and there has never been a better time to join our organisation.

You will form part of the Leadership Team. You will be making an impact by building authentic and empowering relationships with our dedicated and change-driven teams supporting unpaid carers, their families and partner organisations. You will lead on the development of our service demonstrating its impact and added value. But most importantly, you will put the voice of carers at the centre of what we do.

Reporting to the CEO, you will have a positive non-judgemental regard and help unpaid carers exercise their rights and support them to realise their potential.

Job overview

The postholder will:

• Lead, recruit, and support volunteers to ensure they are motivated, and feel valued and respected making a lasting difference in our communities.

• Develop volunteering strategy, ensuring it is inclusive, future-focused, and carers-centered.

• Promote and champion the role of volunteers by building and maintaining relationships with key partners, local organisations, and influencers.

• Provide safe, nurturing, and developmental support supervision to a team of volunteers.

• Design, deliver and evaluate volunteering activities ensuring they align with local need and organisational vision.

• Continuously evidence and communicate the impact of volunteering, internally and externally to further demonstrate its value: individual, organisational, and societal.

• Establish strong relationships with other volunteer organisations to share learnings and good practice and build a network of support.

• Build a network of supportive organisations and communities of interest to strengthen the role and profile of unpaid carers.

• Collaborate with other teams, business support, finance, fundraising and others, to support all aspects of volunteering, including events management, training, and professional development.

• Continuously strive for excellence by ensuring learning is embedded in practice, policies, and systems

• Keep abreast of legislation, policy and good practice related to volunteering.

• Ensure organisational and local safeguarding and health & safety policies are adhered to and effectively implemented.

• Comply with Angus Carers Centre’s policies and procedures.

Job overview

The above does not represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities and tasks but indicates the main responsibilities required from employees in the role. The organisation reserves the right to require employees to perform other duties from time to time.

Key values

• Strong sense of integrity.

• Authentic and true to themselves and others,

• Compassionate and boundaries,

• Drive for social justice and equity.

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Qualifications and knowledge:

• Degree in community education, social care, project management or relevant experience in developing, leading, and supporting volunteers.

• Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection.

• Understanding of the needs of diverse individuals and communities.

• Full Driving License and a suitable vehicle for work with business insurance.

Experience

• Experience in all aspects of effective Volunteer Management (recruitment, training, support)

• Experience of collaborating with external stakeholders including communities, voluntary and private organisations, and individuals,

• Experience of project management, achieving goals, managing a busy workload, and working to deadlines

• Experience of partnership working, preferably in the Third Sector

• Experience of service development, delivery, and evaluation

Working hours

16 hours per week subject to organisational needs. Some work may have to be undertaken outside office hours, including evenings and weekends.

Special conditions

The post entails work with vulnerable people and falls within the definition of “regulated work” under the provision of the Protection of Vulnerable groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The post holder will require to be registered as a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme, which will involve a Disclosure Scotland check.

Office base

The post is based at 8 Grant Road, Arbroath, DD11 1JN.

Equal opportunities

Angus Carers Centre is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to consider joining Angus Carers Centre.

Benefits

• Training and development opportunities

• Employee Assistance Programme

• 6% employer pension contribution

• Free car park

• 31 days of annual leave

• Flexible working, subject to organisation’s needs.