The Development and Alumni Office (DAO) comprises the Development, Alumni and Development and Alumni Services teams. The DAO works to empower Heriot-Watt University to achieve its strategic aims by building productive and enduring relationships between the University and its network of supporters, philanthropists and organisations, in order to support priority initiatives and developments. The team seeks to build on the strong foundations in place in order to maximise the philanthropic and engagement potential of Heriot-Watt’s stakeholder groups. This post is part of the Development team, which is led by the Head of Development and includes three Senior Development Executives, a Development Executive (Regular Giving), a Stewardship Officer and an Administrative Assistant.

This is a skilled role requiring specialist knowledge and expertise of Trusts and Foundations. The post holder will be responsible for securing a high return on investment in the form of major philanthropic grants from charitable trusts and foundations, providing significant funding for a spectrum of University projects including capital campaigns, research, and scholarships. The post holder should have exceptional communication and written skills, with strong influential and negotiating skills in order to develop high quality funding proposals and impact reports.

Key duties and responsibilities:

1. Work closely with the Head of Development, the senior development team and academics to plan, co-ordinate and support the University’s fundraising approaches to trusts and foundations. This will include overview of the trust portfolio, managing a pool of trusts, scheduling approaches, liaising with colleagues on project information, meeting with administrators and trustees, arranging visits to the University and writing effective proposals to secure gifts in the five, six and seven figure range. Establish good working relationships with key staff of the major UK Trusts and Foundations – ensuring where necessary other senior colleagues are involved. Manage a portfolio of trust prospects and meet an agreed annual target.

2. Ensure that funding applications of the highest quality, priority and relevance are developed, agreed and submitted in order to secure optimal levels of support. Maintain up-to-date and in-depth intelligence on potential funders’ priorities and preferences through desk research and face to face meetings.

3. Work closely with colleagues to plan events, seminars, and meetings that strengthen stakeholder and supporter relationships and promote the University’s work. Liaise with colleagues to implement appropriate stewardship programmes that thank and maintain long term relationships with foundations, including correspondence, visits, events and personal meetings.

4. Prepare and update materials that effectively communicate complex academic and scientific projects to both internal and external audiences in order to support fundraising and to maximise visibility of campaigns and philanthropic projects.

5. Act as an information source within DAO and HWU on funding from the trusts and foundations sector, and as a central point for incoming queries from trusts. Serve as a resource for colleagues across the Development team, ensuring the most compelling and effective approaches are made to trusts by providing peer review of applications and ensuring consistency of message and grant seeking practice. Work with the Head of Development to maintain close contact with other colleagues who are responsible for research grants and ensure smooth co-ordination of funders who make both research and philanthropic grants.

6. Ensure that current and accurate information on contact details, income, application records and activity in this area is maintained on Raiser’s Edge database.

7. Assist in the wider work of the department at the request of the Head of Development.

8. Keep abreast of professional and regulatory developments in charity legislation and higher education fundraising.

This role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UKVI to enable sponsorship of non-European nationals. Therefore we cannot progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK. For further information on this please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. 

For application details and further information please go to our website. 

Closing date:  17th November 2019.

We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic and organised team player to play a crucial role in supporting the UK-wide regional relationships team of Bloodwise – the blood cancer charity. 

This exciting and important Regional Relationships Coordinator role will be based at our Edinburgh office.

If you have a flair for administration, excellent customer/supporter service skills with a can-do attitude, and are passionate about working to support people affected by blood cancer then this could be the job for you!

The closing date for this exciting opportunity is: 9am on Thursday 28th November

Join us on our journey to beat blood cancer!

*Please note due to the importance of this role, all applications will be reviewed on immediate receipt so we reserve the right to bring the closing date forward at our discretion should we find a suitable candidate*.

We're looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Fundraising Officer to help us grow a robust pipeline of funding opportunities to support our mission to provide quality education to children in Africa.

This new role would suit an ambitious self-starter with experience in fundraising and/or research, with an interest in developing their skills in global international development. In return, the role offers the opportunity to work as a part of an ambitious, friendly and supportive team, delivering impactful work supporting children’s right to a quality education.

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level (or have equivalent experience), a good team player and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Responsibilities will include researching and developing a pipeline of funding opportunities, pro-active stewardship of existing and recurring donors, developing new fundraising activities and campaigns, and managing a fundraising database.

To apply, please download the full job description and application pack from our website. Please submit a completed application form and equal opportunities monitoring form to us by 10am on 22nd November.

About us

Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

About the role

The Skylight Operations Lead is a new, senior position in our Edinburgh service. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the leadership of the Edinburgh team reflects our culture and values. Working across a multi-disciplinary team, you will utilise project management approaches to ensure the delivery of complex services. This is a role requiring a proactive approach and an ability to see the big picture when working with key stakeholders, both internally and externally. You will also provide organisational and administrative support to the Director, deputising when necessary. This is a big opportunity for someone with the confidence to make a new role their own.

About you

Naturally in such a key position, we’re looking for someone who drives success. You will be known for your proactive approach and first class organisational skills. An ability to manage projects is essential along with experience of inspiring teams and translating strategic goals into high quality operations. This is a great new role in a fantastic team!

Benefits

As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

· Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy
· Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%
· 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

How to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you please apply on our website. The job description is available on our website by clicking on the 'Vacancy Details' button.

Closing date: Sunday 17 November 2019 (11.59pm)
Interview date: Week commencing 25 November 2019

If you would like to request any additional information about the role, please contact the HR Team. Contact details can be found on our website.

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage and applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094

Fixed-term – 12 months

Based in Edinburgh, Scotland

Unicef ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

Unicef UK’s Programmes Department works tirelessly to drive positive change for children around the world. We deliver three major programmes within the UK that work across health, education and local government services, reaching more than 2.5 million children each year. Our approach is focused on transforming the systems that are in place to support children, using the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) as both our mandate and our guide.

We are currently recruiting for a Youth Justice Specialist to join the team. This is a brand new role that has come about following a generous gift from private donors in Scotland and a situational analysis on the state of children’s rights in UK, we have identified the youth criminal justice system as an area where we could potentially make a significant and lasting difference to children and young people domestically; whilst also building on some of the ground breaking and exciting work that is already taking place across our other UK programmes, particularly in our Child Friendly Cities and Communities programme.

As Youth Justice Specialist, you will undertake a large-scale research study of the UK’s Youth Criminal Justice system across all four nations. To succeed, you will be an expert in this area and bring comprehensive knowledge and understanding of both the youth criminal justice sector and children’s human rights across all four nations (noting the specific challenges and nuances for each country). This will be backed up and supported by direct experience and insight from working inside – and potentially experiencing the system yourself.

If you are passionate about transforming the youth criminal justice system and applying your expertise, skills and knowledge to ensure that children and young people access to their full rights, then this role is for you.

Closing date: 11.59pm, Sunday 1 December 2019.

Interview date: Wednesday, 11 December 2019.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

Unicef UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights. CVs will not be accepted.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

Location: Flexible (Glasgow/Edinburgh/Kinross)

CHAS is a charity on a mission. We’re determined to be there for every child in Scotland with a life-shortening condition, and their family. To do that, quite simply, we need to raise more money. The Community Fundraising Development Manager is integral to achieving this goal.

Through the implementation of our five year Joy of Giving strategy, this role will lead the community fundraising team across Scotland to achieve our ambitious targets.  Based in any CHAS office, you will work with a dynamic team of staff and volunteers to ensure CHAS fundraising is present in every community in Scotland.

Key Responsibilities

• Team management and leadership

• Team development

• Relationships management

• Working with volunteers

• Community Fundraising Strategy setting

• Budget setting and management

• Represents the Community Fundraising Team both internally and externally

• Contributes to the CHAS Joy of Giving Strategy implementation, and the wider CHAS Plan

About You

You will be a highly skilled fundraiser with experience leading teams and working with colleagues and volunteers to achieve a shared ambition. You will be an excellent relationship builder with highly developed communication skills and significant community fundraising experience. You’ll have knowledge of the processes involved in the successful delivery and follow-up of community fundraising activity, as well as a proven track record of successful fundraising growth. You will have experience in strategy and budget setting, and the monitoring and evaluation of activities. You will be driven and self-motivated, and work with a high degree of autonomy.

About CHAS

At CHAS, our ambition is to reach every family in Scotland who is living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is dying, and offer them our care and support to empower them to make the most of the short time they have together. As Community Fundraising Development Manager, you will be instrumental in achieving this vision.

Further Information and How to Apply

For more information regarding this post, please see the attached documents.

To be part of the future of CHAS, please follow the link to our Website and complete our online application form.

This post is subject to a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 35 hours a week

Location: You will be based in our Edinburgh hub but will have flexibility to travel across the region

The Prince’s Trust specialises in helping young people develop the confidence and skills to live, learn and earn, and has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic youth worker to join our dynamic team. This permanent position is well suited to an individual that is looking to gain hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace and is as passionate as us about transforming the lives of young people.

Objectives:

You will work directly with young people, volunteers and partners to deliver programmes and activities to support and encourage 11-30 year olds. Working as part of a team within Central and South East, you will work with clear objectives to ‘connect’, ‘progress’ and help ‘transform’ the lives of young people who need us most.

Responsibilities:

• You will predominately be in the delivery team which focuses on Personal and Social development courses including the use of Adventurous Activities.
• You will be on delivery between 3-4 days a week.
• The other days you will be in the office planning courses, maintenance checks of kit training, team meetings etc.

Requirements:

To support our delivery requirements across Edinburgh, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from individuals with some of the following:

• To be able to engage in challenges with optimism and resilience.
• To be adaptive and flexible, ready to embrace change and innovation.
• Experienced in providing one-to-one support and delivering high quality learning and development sessions through a variety of mediums including adventurous activities.
• Natural and effective communicator, passionate about delivering excellent customer service and making the right decision for young people.
• A sound understanding of how Outdoor Education can be adjusted and applied in an urban setting.
• Good outdoor group management experience
• A minimum of two NGB qualifications from: Summer Mountain Leader/Walking Group Leader assessed – Rock climbing Instructor/Climbing Wall instructor – Paddle Sport Leader or Instructor – MIA S Level 2 or British cycling Level 2.
• Skills or training evidence in a third adventurous/outdoor activity
• First Aid qualification with outdoor focus and relevant to other qualifications (BASP, REC, etc)
• D1 driving license.

Perks of working at The Trust:

• 25 days annual leave entitlement rising by 1 day per year to 30 days, plus bank holidays
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
• Interest free season ticket loans
• A contribution of 5% of your salary by The Trust to the Trust Pension Scheme
• Flexible, family-friendly policies (maternity, adoption, paternity, shared parental leave)
• Opportunities to volunteer for and/or attend events e.g. music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc.
• In-house and external training opportunities available throughout the year
• You will be supporting young people to develop skills for life – confidence, communication, teamwork.
• You will be supporting young people to gain qualifications
• You will be supporting young people to set and achieve their goals
• You will be supporting young people to move into positive destinations – employment, education, diversionary activities or further development opportunities
• Work in a challenging, fast-paced but fun and supportive environment
• Working with a diverse team of people.

For more information, please download the job description.

The Prince’s Trust is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of the children and young people we work with. Successful applicants to roles at The Prince’s Trust will be subject to criminal vetting checks, and where necessary for the role, a check at an enhanced level will be required.

To apply for this vacancy please go to our website and complete the online application.  To help you with the supporting statement section, you may want to download a copy of the Prince’s Trust Behavioural Framework.

About The Prince’s Trust youth charity

This year we will support more than 70,000 young people through a range of proven programmes, with three in four achieving a positive outcome.

We have a bold ambition to extend the reach and impact of our work and help one million more young people transform their lives over the next ten years.  Our job is to inspire them, support them and release their potential, so that they can thrive and society can prosper.  

We will focus on innovation, to ensure we adapt and remain relevant in a rapidly changing world.  We owe it to ourselves and the young people we serve, to do the best work of our lives and to help give them an increasing stake in our economy and society. They are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we'd like a helping hand. We'll be in touch if we need you.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Ferrywell Youth Project (31 – 33 Pennywell Road, EH4 4PJ)

YOUTH WORKER – FULL TIME

(Salary £25,500 - £28,000 dependent on experience, plus pension scheme)

Got stoned. Stole a motor. Stormed out of the house. Got in a fight. Got pregnant. Struggling with school, finding it hard to make friends, feeling alone, feeling overwhelmed…all of these are potentially life-changing moments and periods.

FYP want to see young people valued and supported through these times. We want to see our young people living lives characterised by positive, healthy and responsible choices.

FYP grew out of years of SU Scotland work in the Pilton, Muirhouse and Drylaw area of Edinburgh. We are a project rooted in Christian faith and values. We want to see our young people thrive and have a significant impact on their community, celebrating with them the progress that is made.

In the last three years we have gone from no paid staff to one full-time and two part-time workers. We currently have 28 wonderful volunteers. We have also just obtained our first premises at the heart of our community.

If you are a Christian with school and/or community based experience working with young people and are enthusiastic, pastorally sensitive, have good communication skills and are able to work well within a team and with other organisations and agencies, please contact us for more information. This is a 3 year fixed term post.

For this post, it is important that you are committed to FYP’s vision and ethos and are able to demonstrate this through your commitment and motivation. It is also an Occupational Requirement (Equality Act – part 1, schedule 9), that the post holder is a committed Christian. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme Disclosure.

The closing date for applications is the Friday 22nd November 2019.  

Ferrywell Youth Project is an equitable employer and operates a child protection policy. Scottish Charity number SC045027

Service Manager (Contract)
Royal Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy
£20,512 per annum

Royal Voluntary Service is an innovative charity that focuses on inspiring people to give the gift of voluntary time to support the NHS and older people at home and in the community. We are now looking for a Service Manager to join us for a fixed-term contract until the end of May 2020 which has a high likelihood of extension.

If you are a collaborative individual with experience of managing and motivating teams of staff and volunteers, this is the perfect opportunity to enhance your skills with a well-established organisation.

In this exciting role, you will have the chance to lead a passionate team including volunteers and deliver a really valuable service.

As the Service Manager, you will oversee the On Ward and Patient Transport services at Royal Victoria Hospital.

The On Ward service helps patients on wards with nutrition, hydration and both cognitive and physical exercises to support a successful discharge from hospital. The Patient Transport service ensures that patients are accompanied home after a hospital stay and provides company and reassurance once they are back home.

Specifically, you will:

- Recruit, motivate and manage a team of volunteers
- Line manage two part time Co-ordinators 
- Set up and mobilise the two services in a timely fashion 
- Promote the service to all NHS contacts and build strong relationships 
- Manage the service budget
 
To be considered, you will need:

- Experience of managing and motivating teams of staff and volunteers
- To be commercially aware with relevant experience of managing a similar service type
- Knowledge of the needs of the community and the groups, providers and bodies within it, including health and social care providers
- An understanding of how to use basic data to monitor trends and provide forecasts

As the Service Manager, you will have excellent communication skills and be able to work on your initiative. A team leader, you will be able to motivate staff and volunteers and establish positive and effective partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders.

This is a full time role, working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

The closing date for this role is the 21st November 2019.

To apply for the role of Service Manager (Contract), please apply via the button shown.

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Other organisations may call this role Community Service Manager, Volunteering Supervisor, Volunteering Team Leader, Community Support Manager, Volunteer Supervisor, or Volunteer Team Leader.

Service Co-ordinator (Part Time, Contract)
Royal Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy
£8.57 per hour

Royal Voluntary Service is an innovative charity that focuses on inspiring people to give the gift of voluntary service to support the NHS and older people at home and in the community. We are now looking for two part time Service Co-ordinators to join us for a six month contract to the end of May 2020 which has a high likelihood of being extended.

If you are an organised and friendly individual, this is the ideal role in which to do more, help people and support some incredible services that are making a huge difference to older people in hospital.

You’ll discover that Royal Voluntary Service makes a difference every day and supports those who need us the most. Utilising the generous gift of time that our volunteers donate, we strive to improve the lives of older people, particularly those who are in hospital or just returning home.

As a Service Co-ordinator, you will support the Service Manager to set up and co-ordinate the two new volunteer-run services at Royal Victoria Hospital.

The On Ward Service supports patients during their hospital stay, encouraging to eat and drink and increase wellbeing through cognitive and physical exercises to ensure a successful discharge home from hospital. The Patient Transport service ensures that patients are accompanied home after a hospital stay by volunteers and provides company and reassurance back at home.

Reporting to the Service Manager, you will:

- Recruit, train and match volunteers with clients
- Support the day-to-day co-ordination of the service
- Help to ensure growth and uptake of the service
- Ensure that all data is recorded in-line with our standards

Interested? To be considered as a Service Co-ordinator, you'll have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. A great eye for detail, a positive attitude and superb time-management abilities are also key. 

National 5 certificates (or equivalent) at grade C or above in Maths and English would be beneficial, as would proficiency in standard IT systems.

This is a part time role, working 21 hours per week, Monday – Friday. Flexible working options will be considered.

The closing date for applications is the 21st November 2019.

To apply for the role of Service Co-ordinator, please apply via the button.

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Other organisations may call this role Charity Service Co-ordinator, Community Support Co-ordinator, Volunteer Co-ordinator, Hospital Services Co-ordinator, or Ward Support Assistant.

Are you an experienced Fundraiser with a passion for building relationships and raising funds in your local community? Do you have a knack for identifying opportunities and maximising support? If so we need you!

Due to an internal promotion, an exciting opportunity has arisen in the fundraising team at Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home to join us as Community Fundraiser. Covering Edinburgh and the Lothians you will be responsible for generating support for the Home through volunteering, community events, building relationships with individuals, local business, groups and schools as well as growing our Companion and kennel/cat pen sponsorship programmes within your patch.

This is an incredibly busy role so we are looking for someone with strong organisational skills who can prioritise and build volunteer support to help them maximise opportunity in their area. To succeed, you will need to be a real people person with a passion for animal welfare.

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home is one of Scotland’s oldest and most loved animal welfare organisations. Established in 1883, every year we rescue, reunite and rehome hundreds of lost, stray and abandoned dogs and cats in Edinburgh, the Lothians and beyond.

Project Coordinator, Bike Life, Scotland

(Ref: SUS2793)

£27,255 per annum

37.5 hours per week – initial fixed term contract to 30 June 2020

based in Edinburgh

We are looking for a dynamic individual to lead on the successful planning, implementation and delivery of the Bike Life Scotland project. This exciting project, delivered in partnership with Scotland’s local authorities and as part of the UK wide Bike Life project, is a robust assessment of city cycling development. Integrated with Sustrans Scotland other programmes, Bike Life Scotland aims to maximise the impact of urban focused work.

Educated to degree level or equivalent, you will have experience of project management and partnership working. Your excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and presentation skills are essential as is your ability to source and write engaging content. You will have knowledge of Scottish Government policies and the context for active travel in Scotland and you will have a good understanding of the important of research led evidence to support behaviour change.  You will be committed to the promotion of sustainable transport.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Monday 25 November 2019.  Interviews will take place in Edinburgh week commencing Monday 2 December 2019.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.  We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.

Living Streets wants to create a walking nation, where everybody has the chance to gain from the health and social benefits this simple act can bring. Living Streets manages innovative national projects, working with schools, communities and workplaces to encourage more people to walk short journeys.

WOW, our year-round walk to school challenge, is perhaps the most notable, capturing the imagination of children in over 3,000 schools. We work with local authorities to help them improve streets and neighbourhoods. And with our supporters we campaign for positive change and public policies that enliven our streets. Join us and together we will create a walking nation.

We’re looking for a creative and confident communications professional to join our dynamic Policy and Communications team at Living Streets, based in Scotland. As part of the team, you’ll play a key role in helping us strengthen the voice for walking and ensuring our message is heard in Scotland. You will be a member of the Policy and Communications department and work day-to-day with the Living Streets Scotland team.

To excel in this role, you’ll need to be organised, collaborative and resourceful and have a good understanding of a variety of communications channels specific to Scotland and Wales. You’ll work closely with our wider policy and communications, project delivery and commercial teams and play a central role in communicating the impact we’re having in our work throughout Scotland. Your role will involve ensuring all our communications in Scotland is on brand and our impact is reflected in the Scottish media. You will also help to raise our profile throughout Scotland via smaller, targeted communications projects and wider stakeholder engagement.

Living Streets is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk; and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to background and criminal records checks as relevant to the job role.

Closing date: 06 December 2019 (midday)

Interview date: 17 December 2019 in Edinburgh