Policy Officer
- Full time
- Circa £30,000
- Hybrid/Remote: Office-based (at SIFT’s premises in central Edinburgh) or home-working by agreement.
- Closing 27th September 2024
- Advertised from 29th July 2024
- In the region of £30,000 dependent upon experience and hours agreed. Up to 37.5 hours per week; shorter hours may be considered, by agreement. 18-month contract with possibility of extension thereafter
Role
The Sustainable Inshore Fisheries Trust
The Sustainable Inshore Fisheries Trust (SIFT) is a Scottish charity (Registered Scottish Charity No. SC042334) which promotes the sustainable management of Scotland’s coastal seas ('inshore waters') so that they provide the maximum long-term benefits to all coastal communities.
To meet its aims, SIFT commissions research into the sustainable management of inshore waters, from which it develops management measures and proposals for inclusive stakeholder representation that it advocates to Scottish policy-makers. As well as inshore fisheries, we work on aquaculture (both for fin fish and seaweeds), marine planning and marine carbon. For more information on SIFT and its projects visit sift.scot .
Policy Officer
SIFT is seeking to recruit a Policy Officer to work on the development and implementation of its projects. The Officer would report to SIFT’s Executive Director and will focus on research, development and advocacy of marine management policies. SIFT is an equal opportunities employer.
Candidate
The ideal candidate would have experience working in policy advocacy in Scotland, ideally related to environmental or natural resource management, and hold a marine biology or environmental or natural resource management qualification.
Key skills
Key skills would include:
• Experience of policy advocacy, ideally within a Scottish context
• A successful track-record of researching and developing policy proposals
• Outstanding communication skills, through written and oral formats
• The ability to develop and manage relationships with funders and other partners
• Experience of working in marine and/or environmental management.
Core duties
The Policy officer would undertake the following core duties:
• Identify, develop and contribute to research that underpins policy proposals
• Engage with fishery, community and other marine stakeholders
• Assist the development of Policy Briefings and responses to public consultations
• Represent SIFT at meetings, including with the Scottish Government and its officials, Members of the Scottish Parliament and their staff, and other marine stakeholders
• Engage with the media.
Other duties
Reflecting the small size of SIFT’s team, the Policy Officer would also be expected to:
• Contribute to the management of SIFT’s website and social media channels
• Support colleagues with the governance of the charity (e.g. re board meetings, statutory reporting, fund raising, etc)
• Assist with other administrative tasks associated with SIFT’s workstreams.
Term
Full time 18-month contract with possibility of extension thereafter.
Salary
In the region of £30,000 dependent upon experience and hours agreed.
Location
Office-based (at SIFT’s premises in central Edinburgh) or home-working by agreement.
Benefits
To include:
Pension. Paid in compliance with SIFT's workplace obligations.
Hours. Up to 37.5 hours per week; shorter hours may be considered, by agreement.
Time Off in Lieu. If evening and weekend work is required, TOIL will be given.
Probation. There will be a 3-month probation period for the successful candidate.
Annual Leave. 35 days’ holiday inclusive of public holidays per annum.
Interviews and commencement of employment
We intend to conduct interviews with selected applicants before the end of 2024 with a view to making an appointment in early 2025. SIFT reserves the right to close this vacancy.
Application notes
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to info@sift.scot by the closing date for applications: Friday 27th September 2024.
Management Committee Members
- Management Board
- Unpaid
- Remote: Meetings held by Zoom
- Closing 14th November 2024
The One World Shop was established over 40 years ago and has played a lead role in the Fair Trade movement in Scotland, including helping Edinburgh and Glasgow become Fairtrade cities. As well as running a thriving city centre shop, we have an online shop and we support schools, faith groups and local businesses to learn about and sell fair trade products. We currently employ 7 paid staff and over 20 volunteers. Our aim is to reduce poverty in deprived areas of the world through trading fairly and we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting low-carbon living.
We are seeking to appoint several new voluntary Management Committee members; we are particularly looking at people with skills and experience in any of the following:
- Human Resources
- Property, leases, surveying
- Retail sales and management
- Business management
- Finance, funding, ethical investment
Board meetings are held every two months by Zoom
About the role
The role of the Facilities Administrator is to effectively facilitate property maintenance and related services. Maintain vehicle fleet and its administrative systems and support other departmental staff in related administrative tasks as and when required.
The key success areas are:
- Providing a professional, timely and proactive approach to ensure all properties, fleet and any equipment are updated, within lease and/or fit for purpose.
- Providing a diligent, helpful and organised manner when dealing with all Trust Team members
Working within the wider HR & Support Services team in a supportive and flexible environment, this facilities role will require an autonomous approach to working and will provide a real opportunity to make the role your own. The role holder will be required to assist in office based administrative tasks as part of the support services team.
About you
You will bring with you
- Experience of providing administrative support
- Experience of delivering customer service by telephone and email
- Ability to prioritise and ensure tasks are completed efficiently
- Highly Proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel and Outlook
- Knowledge of and experience gained from a Facilities role (desirable)
About us
For 60 years, the Scottish Wildlife Trust has worked with its members, partners and supporters in pursuit of its vision of healthy, resilient ecosystems across Scotland’s land and seas.
The Trust successfully champions the cause of wildlife through policy and campaigning work, demonstrates best practice through practical conservation and innovative partnerships, and inspires people to take positive action through its education and engagement activities. The Trust manages a network of around 120 wildlife reserves across Scotland and is a member of the UK-wide Wildlife Trusts movement.
The benefits
- Flexi time/Hybrid working
- Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and pension schemes
- Weekly wellness hour
- Generous Sick pay allowance
- Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
- Training and Development focus
- Non-working day Monday or Friday thereby allowing for a three-day weekend.
- Hybrid working available (depending on project)
- Discretionary bonus paid in December (depending on company’s performance)
- Generous annual leave allowance – 8 weeks increasing to 9 weeks per annum
- 6% Pension contribution (following completion of probationary period).
- Non-contributory life insurance amounting to 2 x annual salary
- Various social and charity event opportunities
- A professional, caring and listening environment in which to work
We are expanding our established team. We are looking for highly motivated and adaptable individuals who have previously worked within an advice environment to join our team. We have opportunities within various projects. Some of these projects may require part of the week to be spent at an outreach location (such as health settings etc.). There is also the opportunity to work both from our offices as well as home working (Project dependent).
It is essential that you possess a detailed knowledge of debt, benefits, and financial capability. You will deliver a professional and supportive service to provide an essential and practical route forward for those in financial hardship.
You should possess a good knowledge of the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers and be able to apply this knowledge and manage casework in line with these standards. You will be familiar and competent in the relevant legislative and practice areas of Money Advice and Welfare Rights.
You will have excellent IT skills, with a flexible approach and good work ethic. Whilst a knowledge of Advice Pro case management system would be preferable, it is not essential.
A clean driving licence and own car is preferred although not essential.
Money Matters Money Advice Centre is an equal opportunity employer.
A PVG is essential for these positions.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive at Scotland’s leading nature conservation charity. The postholder will provide high-level administrative and general support to the Chief Executive, Chair and Council (Board of Trustees), as well as liaising with a wide variety of other stakeholders inside and outside the organisation. This is a rewarding, interesting and fulfilling role for someone who enjoys developing strong relationships, has excellent organisational skills and wants to make a difference to the protection and restoration of nature at a time when it has never been more important.
Main duties include:
- Diary management, including coordinating internal and external meetings, events and travel
- Acting as first point of contact; dealing with correspondence and phone calls and being a representative of the CEO in their absence
- Liaising with Senior Management Team, Management Team, Line Managers and other relevant colleagues as required
- Administrative duties such as processing expense claims and maintaining and managing digital filling systems
- Co-ordinating and providing secretarial support for Council meetings including agendas, action updates, attendance, meeting papers and minute taking
- Providing administrative support to the Trust’s Chair and Committees
The successful candidate will have great people skills, professionalism, initiative and resilience. You’ll have a keen eye for detail and will relish the opportunity to play a part in bringing about nature’s recovery in Scotland, working alongside colleagues who share a common vision.
About us
For nearly 60 years, the Scottish Wildlife Trust has worked with its members, partners and supporters in pursuit of its vision of healthy, resilient ecosystems across Scotland’s land and seas.
The Trust successfully champions the cause of wildlife through policy and campaigning work, demonstrates best practice through practical conservation and innovative partnerships, and inspires people to take positive action through its education and engagement activities. The Trust manages a network of around 120 wildlife reserves across Scotland and is a member of the UK-wide Wildlife Trusts movement.
The benefits
- Flexi time/Hybrid working
- Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and pension schemes
- Weekly wellness hour
- Generous Sick pay allowance
- Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
- Training and Development focus
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