- Advertised from 10th June 2025
- 24 hours per week (open to negotiation)
Role
Rape Crisis Scotland (RCS) is Scotland’s leading organisation working to support survivors of sexual violence, transform attitudes, improve the justice response to sexual crime and, ultimately, to end sexual violence in all its forms.
The Knowledge & Impact Coordinator will be part of the Training & Membership Development team. This team works to build the capacity of member Rape Crisis centres by providing development support, training and resources to support centres as organisations to provide safe, effective and high quality services which are survivor-led.
The post holder will:
- provide specialist advice and practical support to colleagues within RCS and the Rape Crisis membership, bringing together the current internal and external data to create informed analyses and interpretation, to support service planning, decision making, policy, advocacy and evidence-based practice.
- be responsible for the administration and expansion of the Knowledge & Learning Hub - our digital membership platform. This is managed through a content management system (CMS).
- support centres to use OASIS (a cloud-based case management and statistical reporting system which collects data from Rape Crisis centres across Scotland) effectively and efficiently.
Please see the application pack for further information about the role.
We offer:
- A warm, welcoming and Feminist organisational culture
- Access to internal and external training and development opportunities
- A generous employment package, including 43 days of leave (pro-rata)
- Flexible/hybrid working
- A commitment to employee wellbeing
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and especially welcome applications from women of colour and those under-represented in the workforce.
Application notes
Please see the application pack for further information about the role.
The deadline for applications is: 12 noon on Monday 30 June 2025
Anticipated date for interviews: Wednesday/Thursday 9/10 July 2025
A PVG check will be undertaken as part of the selection process.
Only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
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Rape Crisis Scotland (RCS) is Scotland’s leading organisation working to support survivors of sexual violence, transform attitudes, improve the justice response to sexual crime and, ultimately, to end sexual violence in all its forms.
The Training Worker will be part of the Training & Membership Development team. This team works to build the capacity of member Rape Crisis centres by providing development support, training and resources to support centres as organisations to provide safe, effective and high quality services which are survivor-led.
We do this through a process of Quality Assurance via the Rape Crisis National Service Standards and through an ongoing programme of training and development opportunities. The Training Worker will be responsible for:
- embedding the Standard ‘Lasting Impact’, which ensures that Rape Crisis specialist services are dedicated to ending sexual violence and abuse, driving the impact and effectiveness of services, and fostering lasting change.
- delivering training and learning inputs to workers and volunteers internal and external to Rape Crisis services, working to ensure that responses to survivors across organisations are as effective as possible,
- making sure our existing training offer is consistent and up-to-date and will provide effective and efficient administration of resources and support for trainers and learners within the RCS Training Centre.
- delivering introductory level training as required.
Please see the application pack for further information about the role.
We offer:
- A warm, welcoming and Feminist organisational culture
- Access to internal and external training and development opportunities
- A generous employment package, including 43 days of leave (pro-rata)
- Flexible/hybrid working
- A commitment to employee wellbeing
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and especially welcome applications from women of colour and those under-represented in the workforce.
Sikh Sanjog, the charity committed to improving lives of ethnic minority women in Scotland, is seeking a Director of Operations. You will be passionate about leading Sikh Sanjog into a new phase and seamlessly taking over the reins from our founder Trishna Singh OBE, who has tirelessly led the organisation since its inception 35 years ago.
The successful candidate will lead and direct all our community supportive services ensuring that day-to-day management across the organisation is effectively delivered; that all service activities are effectively integrated and delivered in line with the Board of Trustees’ strategy, operational plans and values of Sikh Sanjog.
Essential knowledge and experience
- Degree or equivalent in community development, health or social care
- Significant experience of working at management level in the community development and social care field
- Knowledge and understanding of all current health and social care legislation
- Knowledge and understanding of the regulatory framework and compliance requirements in human rights, equalities, and care/protection of children and young people
- Experience of managing the delivery of support to people with complex needs, and direct engagement with people and families to inform how support is delivered
- In-depth understanding of issues facing diverse minority ethnic communities living in the UK, with reference to Scotland and knowledge of Sikh culture and communities
- Credibility with local and national government agencies supporting social services within the third sector
- Track record of effective people management skills
- Skilled in operational management including management of key performance metrics and working with financial reports
- Experience of developing the business case for capital spend and fundraising on behalf of the organisation
Desirable personal qualities
- Track record of engaging, motivating and leading staff and colleagues to deliver organisational goals
- Ability to grow team members through motivational personal development programmes, acting as a role mode
- Ability to question, challenge and encourage different and creative ways of thinking, and leading continuous improvement through review of processes and procedures
- Great communicator: confident addressing a range of audiences and in the delivery of well-written documentation
- Evidence of continued professional development relevant to this role
- Self- awareness; ability to assess own impact on others at all levels of the organisation including the Board of Trustees
- Strong networking skills with external stakeholders, regulatory bodies, local government and funding bodies important for credibility and reputation as the face and ambassador of Sikh Sanjog in the future
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
National Advocacy Service Coordinator
- Part time
- £35,803 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Glasgow
- Closing 24th June 2025
Rape Crisis Scotland (RCS) is Scotland’s leading organisation working to support survivors of sexual violence, transform attitudes, improve the justice response to sexual crime and, ultimately, to end sexual violence in all its forms
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and especially welcome applications from women of colour and those under-represented in the workforce.
The National Advocacy Service Coordinator will be responsible for the operational coordination of Rape Crisis Scotland’s National Advocacy Service. This post will involve working closely with the Rape Crisis network and will help to inform broader criminal justice work at Rape Crisis Scotland. The post-holder will also line-manage the RCS Advocacy Team Leader.
What we offer:
- A warm, welcoming and Feminist organisational culture
- Access to internal and external training and development opportunities
- A generous employment package, including 43 days of leave (pro-rata)
- A flexible approach to working
- A commitment to employee wellbeing
Heritage Research Coordinator
- Full time
- £27,500 – £31,000
- Hybrid: with travel across Scotland. Our co-working spaces are in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Due to the needs of our service delivery this is an in-person, on-location role.
- Closing 30th June 2025
The Young Women’s Movement is Scotland's national organisation for young women and girls' leadership and rights: working collectively, leading meaningful change and creating a more equal society. Young women are at the heart of everything we do. Our movement is informed, shaped and led by and for young women. We are a collective force that has and will continue to change things for the better for all young women across Scotland.
2024 marked 100 years of The Young Women’s Movement, formally known as YWCA Scotland. To mark this momentous event, we embarked on a new project, funded by the National Heritage Lottery Fund, to explore young women’s heritage and stories within the history of our movement.
Our Heritage Research Coordinator will continue to develop and lead our 100-year heritage project ‘Young Women Remember’ which has been ongoing for the past 12 months. This will include coordinating project activities, supporting young women volunteers to co-design the project, conduct oral history research and create the final digital archive.
Everyone who works at The Young Women’s Movement:
- Has equality at the heart of everything they do.
- Takes a participatory approach to our work. We are for young women and by young women.
- Builds communities of friendship and support networks, finding joy in our collective actions and connections.
- Understands the impact of challenging inequality on those most affected by it. We lead with kindness and empathy, putting collective wellbeing at the core of our organisation.
- Delivers our work with integrity and are proud of the work we do.
- Are bold and brave. We do not shy away from challenging the status quo and taking radical steps to make gender equality a reality in Scotland.
If this sounds like you, please consider applying for our Heritage Research Coordinator role. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and levels of experience.
Why you should want to work with us?
- We operate a 4-day working week which means full time is 28 hours.
- We are supportive of flexible working arrangements in addition to the 4-day week.
- Our annual leave entitlement is 28.5 days a year, including 6 public holidays.
- We offer an additional day of leave to celebrate your birthday.
- The organisation closes between Christmas and New Year, with no impact on your annual leave entitlement.
- We are committed to supporting staff development through training and coaching opportunities.
- We offer a range of enhanced feminist policies, including fertility, maternity and menopause support.
- We are a supportive, collaborative and feminist team and board.
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