Are you passionate about ocean conservation and bringing people together to drive real change? We are looking for a dynamic and engaging Campaign Manager to harness the power of the Our Seas coalition and deliver lasting success for the organisation.

Job purpose

The Campaign Manager is the dynamo for the Our Seas coalition, organising and directing the campaign activity of its 150+ members - from coastal businesses, sustainable fishing associations, environmental organisations, many community groups volunteering to protect their local marine environment and recreational interests such as sea anglers – all working together to help recover our seas and secure sustainable inshore fisheries. (see background document). You will be responsible for leading the coalition’s campaign work to help secure healthier seas for all.

Job duties

Working across the whole coalition, from campaigns and communications to coalition development, this role is critical to the running of the coalition and achieving its aims. You will be employed by Open Seas (a member organisation of the coalition, sponsoring the role) working on behalf of the coalition and will engage directly with its Coordination and Campaign Steering Groups.

A full Job Description and Person Specification is available for download below.

We have an exciting opportunity for a HR Adviser to join the Commission on a permanent basis.

1. To manage the recruitment process for all staff ensuring job descriptions and person specifications are up to date, draft adverts for line manager approval, manage relationship with advertising agency and organise interview schedule in accordance with Commission policy and procedures.

2. Process all information relevant to starters and leavers to ensure that staff recruitment and departures are managed in accordance with Commission policies and procedures.

3. Ensure that sickness absence is managed equitably across the Commission and that this is carried out in accordance with the Commission’s Ill Health Policy.

4. Plan, produce and implement induction processes to ensure that there is ap-propriate material available for all new staff and part time Commissioners and a structured environment for the delivery of induction.

5. Prepare, maintain and analyse the training and development database, ensuring that staff have the required training to carry out their roles, continuous professional obligations are met, budgetary control, and the Commission has ac-curate and current records on all staff.

6. Produce quarterly management information, covering issues such as sick absence levels, staff turnover, secondment information and training undertaken, for Management Group, to enable them to make informed staff planning and management decisions.

7. Manage the administration of the Commission’s appraisal system, ensuring that appraisal discussions are completed fully and on time, are in line with the Commission’s policies and procedures and appropriate information is fed into the training strategy.

8. Undertake, or contribute to, specific project work under the di-rection of the HR Manager to ensure HR systems and processes accommodate the changing requirements of the Commission and are in keeping with best practice.

As an employer, we offer excellent terms and conditions of service including a generous pension scheme, a commitment to learning and development and access to an Employee Assistance Programme and comprehensive staff benefits.

We also offer a comprehensive range of HR policies including policies to help balance commitments at work and home and flexible working arrangements.

At the Commission we champion diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice, cultivating a sense of belonging and providing a workplace where everyone feels valued. We aim to have a workforce which represents the wider society that we serve and therefore encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups.

Our office environment is modern, light, bright and green with superb views and is very close to Haymarket Railway station and transport links.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior management post within Families Outside. This is a key role for a dynamic and passionate individual interested in making a real difference in the lives of families affected by imprisonment. If you are skilled and motivated to take strategic and operational responsibility for the support of children and families and have the skills and experience to lead a team of dedicated staff, among other attributes, we would like to hear from you!

This role is primarily based in our Head Office in Edinburgh but would be feasible for anyone in the central belt.

About the role

Families Outside is the only national charity in Scotland that works solely to support children and families affected by imprisonment. This senior management post leads the strategic development and implementation of the work of Families Outside’s Family Support team, linking the work of the Regional Managers and Regional Family Support Coordinators, national Helpline, and support to Prison Visitors’ Centres to improve outcomes for children and families throughout Scotland who are affected by imprisonment. The post holder will lead and inspire a team of managers to deliver high quality integrated support within our values framework (Compassion, Integrity, Tenacity, and Expertise). Undertaking and leading on significant projects, providing strategic leadership, and promoting and representing Families Outside are all key components of this challenging role.

About you

You will need a proven relevant track record, possibly gained in a range of sectors where you operated at a senior level with external audiences and engaged with, and influenced, a variety of stakeholders. You will also need demonstrable experience in managing and developing a diverse family support service, working collaboratively to support families caught up in criminal justice processes, significant experience of child and adult protection and trauma-informed practice, and extensive experience of managing staff, students, and volunteers.

Someone who thrives on working collaboratively with others for the good of the business, you will be adept at building a network of good relationships and have an ability to develop a thorough understanding of the organisation and the wider sector quickly. You will be a good listener and positive influencer who communicates clearly, verbally and in writing; is reasonably comfortable with the media and Parliamentary bodies; and, where appropriate, is able to persuade others to change their views, intentions, or actions.

The leadership role of Director of Services is key for the organisation: you will lead a team of 4 – 5 managers, and as a member of the 3-person Senior Management Team will report directly to the CEO. Providing leadership and effective day-to-day management of the Family Support Team, you will ensure that Families Outside is a key contributor to local and national policy and the lead national voice on issues relating to families affected by imprisonment.

This is an exciting role for the right applicant. It comes at a time where Families Outside has undertaken a major restructuring programme and is regrouping to make best use of our capacity. This is an exciting time to join the team, where you will have the opportunity to deliver the ambitions of Families Outside on a national and international stage.

Staff Benefits

25 flexible leave days plus 10 public holidays

4% matched contribution workplace pension scheme

Hybrid & flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Laptop and mobile phone for all staff

Our mission is to be a leading and independent voice in promoting a society where people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia and related conditions are treated fairly, have their rights respected, and have appropriate support to live the life of their choice.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our professional and multi-disciplinary team. This role will provide specialist health intelligence advice and practical support to colleagues within the Commission bringing together the current internal and external data, information and evidence based policy and practice to create informed analyses and interpretation, to support decision making and monitor mental health and incapacity legislation.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual who is educated to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience, with highly developed written and oral communication skills, extensive skills in data collection methods, quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods, techniques and software as well as statistical analysis.

In return, we will offer opportunities to work on interesting, varied and meaningful work, we have great family friendly policies, learning and development opportunities, generous holidays and pension. You will be working within a friendly, creative and innovative team, as well as working with a variety of committed and motivated stakeholders.