CONTEXT
The National Trust for Scotland is an independent charity set up in 1931 for the preservation and conservation of natural and human heritage significant to Scotland and the world. 

The Trust has gone on to become Scotland's largest membership organisation and a leader in conserving and promoting the nation's treasured places and collections so they can be enjoyed by present and future generations. 

The Customer and Cause team exists to inspire visits to our places across Scotland, grow membership and drive donations to support our work. 

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE 
The wider purpose of the role is to help drive the National Trust for Scotland’s ability to conserve Scotland’s built and natural heritage under its care. 

The specific purpose of the role is to support the development and implementation of fundraising operations to help maximise fundraising income, improve efficiency across all income streams and provide assistance to the wider team in terms of financial, data and process support. 

You will work with colleagues within the fundraising team, the wider teams within the Customer and Cause Directorate and those teams in other directorates in which fundraising will work closely with.  You may on occasion work with appointed agencies which will provide outsourced support to the Fundraising function, and play a key role in database and administrative support. 

APPLICATIONS

Interested applicants should forward a completed application no later than 13th March 2020.

Technical Project Assistant (Ref:  SUS2865)

£18,150 per annum

37.5 hours per week (part time hours negotiable)

two-month contract - based in Edinburgh

This support role will assist the Scotland systems development and support team in improving the existing Project Portal mapping functionality, aiding the assessment of alternatives to the existing JavaScript based mapping API utilised, and adding additional layer functionality to the mapping on the systems web interface.

Either newly graduated or with a good standard of education, you will have experience of managing, interrogating and utilising databases and some experience of programming web interfaces using JavaScript. Familiarity with GIS related database fields types and GIS mapping objects will be beneficial. With strong administration, organisation, prioritisation and communications skills, you will be familiar with development packages (ideally MS Visual Studio), have a high level of IT literacy and an understanding of programme languages and best practice techniques.  You will also be committed to the promotion of sustainable transport. 

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am Monday 9 March 2020. Interviews will take place in Edinburgh on Monday 16 March 2020.

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

We are looking for an energetic, committed and innovative self starter to join our diverse staff team of talented people. You will quickly and imaginatively contribute to the planning and execution of projects and activities, to deliver our strategy and realise our vision for Ps & Gs.

The key objective of this post is to ensure that Ps & Gs day to-day activities are in step with the strategic vision of the church.

The postholder provides the organisational culture, structure and support systems to enable the church to grow and develop. It oversees and gives direction to all aspects of the church’s operations, ensuring systems are in place for communication, good governance, sound financial systems and people management and effective organisation of all church activities and properties.

Hours: Full time, Monday - Friday

Please note: this post is covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) under the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practicing Christian with a mature faith.

If you can…

• Provide vision and collaborative leadership
• Maximise opportunities to secure new funding and partnerships
• Lead campaigning, influencing and public policy work

… then you could be the person to lead the development of Home-Start’s work in Scotland. 

Director for Scotland
Salary: £43,000
36 hours per week, based in Edinburgh

Home-Start is a vibrant community network of 31 local charities across Scotland helping families with young children through challenging times. In Scotland, over 1500 volunteers support over 3,500 families and nearly 6,500 children each year through compassionate, confidential help to parents, carers and families when they need us most.

You will have strategic responsibility for the leadership and development of Home-Start UK’s work in Scotland and provide vision, support and collaborative leadership for our network of independent local Home-Starts.

As expected, you will have experience of leadership and partnership working, as well as managing strategic funding relationships and a track record of working together with others, including across the third sector.

You will have worked successfully to influence local or national government policy and have engaged with elected representatives at various levels. This means you will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the structures and working of the Scottish Government and Scottish Parliament, local government children and families’ governance and practice, have connections with health services, and significant knowledge of the wider early years and family support environment in Scotland.

Finally you will have well-developed networking, representational and negotiating skills, as well as excellent collaborative leadership, diplomacy and relationship building ability.

Closing date for applications: Monday 6 April 2020.
Interviews will be held on 23 April in Edinburgh.

TO APPLY

If you would like to apply for this position, please read the job description attached in 'additional documents' before clicking the apply button and attaching your CV and covering letter, it will be sent automatically to us.

As part of any recruitment process, Home-Start UK collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants.  You are under no statutory or contractual obligation to provide data to Home-Start UK during the recruitment process.  However, if you do not provide the information, we may not be able to process your application properly or at all.

Home-Start is committed to Equality of Opportunity and Diversity.  We wish to encourage applications from all parts of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, age, sexual orientation or disability.  Appointments will be based on merit, following an open and clear selection process.

Charity No. in England and Wales 1108837 and in Scotland SC039172.

No agencies please.

RFEA are looking for a highly motivated Regional Employment Advisor for the East of Scotland to support ex forces personnel into employment.  Working on behalf of the Ex Forces Employment Programme, the successful applicant will have a track record of providing employment and job finding support.  A strong customer focus and an ability to work independently to achieve targets and deadlines is an essential requirement along with strong communication and organising skills, knowledge of the local employment market, training and adult education opportunities.  NVQ Level 4 in Advice & Guidance is highly desirable but not essential as training will be given.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess client needs, using an Outcomes Star and motivational interviewing techniques.
• Make appropriate referrals to other military charities or other organisations for wider needs.
• Maintain the relationship with the client throughout the delivery of support to meet wider needs where appropriate.
• Provide vocational diagnostics and advice to develop an Action Plan.  This will be developed using our online employability tools and our understanding of the local employment market informed by the Regional Employment Bulletin and roles on Rightjob.
• Where additional motivational activities would be beneficial, organise participation in programmes such as Future for Heroes and RBLI Lifeworks.
• Identify and subsequently engage with training and Adult Education providers to identify opportunities that meet clients’ requirements in accordance with Action Plans.
• Support applications for additional grants as necessary, including Employment Support Grants.
• Where confidence can be developed, or a route to employment created, provide advice and guidance for clients to obtain appropriate work experience placements, or work based training in accordance with their Action Plans.
• Support clients to develop their CVs and prepare for the job application process and interviews.
• Provide job search advice and job-brokerage using Regional Employment Bulletins, knowledge of the local employment market and RightJob .
• As required, provide in-work or placement support to ensure client vocational outcomes are sustainable.
• Collaborate with other RFEA programmes and partner charities.
• Maintain accuracy and integrity in all interactions with the data management system (ADAPT) ensuring timely recording of all client and employer/organisational engagement activity. 

Salary starts at £26,000 rising to £27,500 upon successful completion of probation.  The appointment will be based in Edinburgh and work out of PoppyScotland offices.  The applicant must have a right to work in the UK and have been resident in the UK for the last 5 years.

To apply, please submit your CV with a supporting personal statement.

The closing date is 7 March 2020.  Interviews will take place during the second week of March 2020 with the successful applicant starting April/May 2020.

Are you passionate about helping people affected by blood cancer?

Bloodwise was founded from grassroots fundraising and it’s because of our volunteers that we have funded over £500million worth of critical research.

We are looking for an engaging and driven Volunteer Experience Manager to join us on a 12-month fixed term contract to implement our new volunteer strategy.

This is a newly created role and forms part of our strategy to increase our reach and to mobilise our army of volunteers.

We want everyone that volunteers at Bloodwise to have the same great experience, have access to the same information, receive the same great level of training and be fully equipped to support our mission. Our Volunteers may be part of a local community group, sitting on a policy panel aiming to influence government or be an ambassador in the public eye – whatever they do they need to experience the same customer journey.

The Volunteer Experience Manager will work collaboratively with the internal stakeholders who own the volunteer relationships to influence the volunteer experience. Providing leadership and guidance whilst acting as an ambassador for volunteering across all Bloodwise volunteer streams, the Volunteer Experience Manager will have overall responsibility for managing the recruitment process and ensuring consistency in the development of our volunteers, as well as lead in increasing the standard of the volunteering experience across the organisation.

The closing date for this exciting opportunity is:

9am on Thursday 5 March 2020

Please note all applications will be reviewed on receipt and we may bring forward the closing date of this role at our discretion.

Delivery Co-ordinator, Communities 

(Ref:  SUS2812)

£27,255 per annum

37.5 hours per week – based in Edinburgh

This exciting role will act as programme lead, managing a team that will develop and deliver a range of initiatives to support community organisations across Scotland. Working closely with internal and external partners to embed behaviour change delivery and best practice within Sustrans Places for Everyone grant funding programme. Testing a community-led approach, helping to address transport poverty and tackle inequalities.

Educated to degree level or equivalent, you will have experience of delivering behaviour change projects using a community development approach. You will have worked with a range of partners and possess effective planning and project management skills. A good understanding and knowledge of community development theory and practice is required as is experience in managing teams. An excellent communicator, you have the ability to build effective relationships, enthuse and motivate others, work to deadlines using your own initiative and be committed to the promotion of sustainable transport. Clearance by the appropriate Disclosure Scotland (PVG) scheme is mandatory for this role.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Monday 16 March 2020. Interviews will take place in Edinburgh on Thursday 26 March 2020.

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.

The Swapshop Coordinator is responsible for the day to day retail management and development of the Swapshop in our vibrant Zero Waste Hub from Friday to Sunday. In collaboration with the full-time Swapshop Coordinator, this role oversees the running of the shop and supports the Swapshop volunteers to ensure the Swapshop is a thriving enterprise working towards SHRUB’s zero waste ethos and charitable objectives. This is primarily a retail-focused role whilst coordinating volunteers on a daily basis.

SHRUB is a non-hierarchical member-led Cooperative with a large and enthusiastic community of volunteers who are essential to the delivery of our aims. As a part of the SHRUB team, your day to day work will also involve the necessary decision-making, problem-solving and volunteer management which enables SHRUB as a whole to thrive. This position is funded through the Scottish Government’s Climate Challenge Fund.

Successful applicants must have experience and skills in the following areas:

• Educated to HNC / HND, plus relevant work experience
• Experience in a shop at a supervisory level
• Experience in stock management and stock rotation
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver to agreed deadlines and budgets
• Experience in managing and empowering teams of volunteers
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills for a fast-paced working environment
• Able to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Able to work on own initiative and organise own time / workload
• Full proficiency with Google Accounts
• High level of empathy and respect for people with different backgrounds and ability to use inclusive, non-stigmatising and respectful ways of communication
• Passion for sustainability and the Zero Waste / circular economy
• A willingness to learn in a small and vibrant team

About SHRUB Coop

We’re a cooperative in Edinburgh working for a world without waste! We empower our community to live a low waste and low carbon life. Become a member and learn to fix a bike, swap your preloved things, enjoy some rescued food and be inspired by new ideas.

How we work

SHRUB Coop is organised non-hierarchically and strives to provide an inclusive and empowering experience for all staff, volunteers, and members in our community. We have a staff team who coordinate around 250 volunteers across the organisation to deliver all our activities through working groups.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply please check the full job advert on our website and email your application to us by midnight on 15th March 2020. Your application should take the form of a single word document containing:

• a covering letter (maximum two pages)
• a CV (maximum two pages)

Please do not include your date of birth or photo in any of the documents.

The panel will shortlist on the basis of essential criteria with secondary weight given to desirable criteria.

Please give as the document filename: SURNAME - Swapshop Coordinator part-time with the same as subject line of the email to help us keep track of applicants.

For further details see the Job Description on the website.

Interviews will be held on the 25th March in Edinburgh. We will be looking for the successful applicant to start on or as soon as possible after 1st April 2020.

Salary: £25,000pa pro rata (£15,000) + Pension Contribution, part-time 21 hours / week (Friday-Sunday 11-6pm)
Fixed Term Contract to 31st March 2022 - extension subject to successful funding bids

Support Worker

Location: Fife Service
Job Type: Full time & Part time, Permanent
Salary: £9.02 per hour

Closing Date: 29 February 2020

Want to be part of a leading organisation which positively impacts on the lives of disabled people across the world?

We are seeking full and part time Support Workers to join our residential and supported living services in Glenrothes, Fife.

As a Support Worker with Leonard Cheshire you’ll provide a high level of care and support to people with disabilities, enabling them to live the life they choose. You’ll assist with daily tasks including personal care, medication and assistance at mealtimes, motivating and encouraging choice and participation.

Experience as a Support Worker, Care Assistant or Healthcare Assistant is desirable but not essential as we offer an excellent training and induction programme to get you fully trained in your new role! You must be compassionate, creative and love working with people.

In return we offer a great range of employee schemes and benefits, including generous annual leave, discounts for high street retailers, contributory pension scheme and so much more!

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

A satisfactory PVG check is required for this post.

Shortlisting for this role will take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Assistant, Care Provider, Personal Support Worker, Support at Home, Domiciliary Care, Charity, Not For Profit.

Ref: 91967