Re-engage organises free social gatherings - tea parties and other gatherings and outings - for people aged over 75 who live alone and experience loneliness. Groups meet monthly and friendships are formed. As the population ages, the need for our service will grow significantly.

About the role  

We are looking for leaders who will work together across the UK in a role that will be part of shaping the culture and work of Re-engage to eradicate loneliness and isolation for older people and deliver a first class volunteer experience. You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating our services which are mostly volunteer- led. You will achieve this by inspiring and coaching your regional teams to forge funding and development partnerships in their local settings that will ensure our local programmes are funded and delivering the greatest impact for the people we serve.

 About you   
You will need excellent team leadership/management and effective communication and interpersonal skills to manage the service in a large area and oversee the development of our work for the future.  You will also have:   

• Knowledge of the region and national, regional, and local referral partners and funders. 

• Demonstrable experience of managing operational matters at senior level in line with excellent knowledge of best practice, budget management, and strategic planning.

• Excellent people management, able to drive the best performance from teams and individuals

• The ability to manage processes in a timely and effective manner, negotiating strong outcomes, problem solving and developing excellent working relationships

• The ability to plan effectively and in a timely fashion, prioritising where to spend time and resources so that deadlines and targets can be met

• The ability to determine effective and persuasive strategies, in daily work, as well as in contributing to the wider direction of the charity

• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills, able to analyse situations and focus on achieving solutions or ways forward

• The capability to collect, analyse and use data to drive and improve services 

• A demonstrable ability to communicate effectively at all levels both internally and externally

• Proven ability to prioritise, work on own initiative, and deliver desired results

• Ability to deal well with deadlines and conflicting priorities

• Use of own car (insured for business use) and a clean driving license are required.

• This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service/Protecting Vulnerable Groups check. 

This role is home-based, but we expect our Head of Engagement to be based in or within a reasonable commute of a major population centre  

You will be part of our UK-wide management team of four, currently led by the Chief Executive. 

This is a permanent role after satisfactory completion of probationary period 

Start April/May 2020 but we are happy to be flexible for the right candidate. 

Salary: from £33,000

Holidays 26 days per year plus public holidays pro rata. 

Dig It! Communications Manager

We’re looking for a candidate to fill this exciting role for the Dig It! project and help us bring Scotland’s archaeological stories to life. Working as part of a small project team within the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, this is an excellent opportunity for a self-starter wishing to blaze their own trail, engage new and existing audiences, and work in partnership with organisations across the country.

The ideal candidate will be familiar with developing and delivering communication strategies and have experience of producing, overseeing and assessing the impact of a range of content. They will be able to manage and prioritise a varied workload, with an eye for detail and an understanding of how to reach different audiences.

Hours of work: 37 hours per week, fixed term up until the end of March 2022 subject to successful completion of a three-month probation period. We are aiming to extend this role by a further two years subject to funding.

Salary: £29,444 per annum

Holidays: 38 days per annum

Location: Based at the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland offices in Edinburgh

Reporting to: Dr Jeff Sanders, Dig It! Project Manager

Main Purpose: The Dig It! Communications Manager is responsible for ensuring that Dig It! communications are on brand, aligned with the project’s vision, mission and values, and meeting or exceeding the set targets. This includes overseeing the social media channels, press releases, monthly e-newsletter, campaigns, external articles and blog posts, and the Dig It! website (including weekly articles, event uploads and design updates) while line managing the Dig It! Communications Officer.

BACKGROUND

Dig It! is a hub for Scottish archaeology with a Scotland-wide network of heritage organisations, museums and archaeological groups. The team sources the best events and stories from across the country and promotes them to members of the public through their website, social media channels, e-newsletter, press releases and more.

Our vision is a Scotland where everyone enjoys archaeology and our mission is to encourage the discovery of Scotland’s stories through archaeology by providing innovative promotion and support to the heritage sector. We aim to do this by being inclusive (helping to ensure that archaeology is for everybody), innovative (stepping away from the traditional and embracing the unexpected) and collaborative (working closely with others and sharing “lessons learned”).

We do this by promoting the work of others, running campaigns and initiatives, and creating projects in collaboration with a range of different partners, while working towards Scotland’s Archaeology Strategy (particularly Aim Four – Encouraging Greater Engagement).

Dig It! is coordinated by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (Charity No SC010440) and is primarily funded by Historic Environment Scotland. Founded in 1780, the Society promotes the understanding and conservation of Scotland’s historical and archaeological environment for the benefit of all. It publishes high-quality books and peer-reviewed papers, runs an annual programme of lectures and conferences, and administers research grants and prizes to support best practice and encourage new and innovative research into Scotland’s past. The Society offers a range of staff benefits including a 10% pension contribution, flexible working, paid research leave, and a daily exercise and event attendance policy.

The Society is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to treating all applicants equally irrespective of their sex, marital/civil partnership status, age, race, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief, gender identity, or caring responsibility. We are open to flexible approaches to the job, including secondments.

See attached for further details and person specification

APPLICATION PROCESS

Closing date for applications: Noon, Monday 6 April 2020

Interviews: Tuesday 14 April 2020, in the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland offices in central Edinburgh

NB: reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed. Interview by Skype is possible. We are actively monitoring advice regarding COVID-19, so the interview date may be subject to change.

Please email your CV and a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience fulfil the criteria for the role to Dr Jeff Sanders, Dig It! Project Manager.

Contact Dr Jeff Sanders to discuss the role in further detail.

Are you an experienced administrator with a flair for great customer service?

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home are looking for a part time Supporter Care Administrator to work with the fundraising team to ensure top class customer service to our supporters and donors, ensuring an efficient and smooth back of house process to record and thank donations.

We are looking for someone who can work as a team player to provide administrative support around our fundraising events, fundraising products and support with income generation through the management of our collection can programme in the community.

In return you will be rewarded by working for an award winning organisation with a passion for animal welfare, office dogs and a friendly and supportive working environment with a focus of staff wellbeing and development.

To apply please download the job description and application form from our website and return to us by the deadline.

Are you an experienced administrator with strong database experience and a love for all things data?

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home are looking for a part time Fundraising Database Administrator to work with the fundraising, communications and finance department to support with the smooth running of administrative processes for donations, events, campaigns and donor communications.

We are looking for someone who prides themselves on their accuracy, attention to detail and knack for being able to oversee the day to day management of a CRM system or database. We need a team player who can support a wide variety of projects, liaising with different team members throughout the working day.

In return you will be rewarded by working for an award winning organisation with a passion for animal welfare, office dogs and a friendly and supportive working environment with a focus of staff wellbeing and development.

To apply please download the job description and application form from our website and return to us by the deadline.

We are Bloodwise (becoming Blood Cancer UK on 31 March), and we want to change the world for all blood cancer patients. Every year we stop more people dying of blood cancer.

This is an exciting time to be joining Bloodwise!

Our new strategy is taking shape and there is a real buzz as we look to the future building on all the great work that has gone before.

We are now looking for a proactive, positive and experienced Supporter Relations Assistant to join our Supporter Relations Team and be part of supporting the organisation to achieve its potential.

If this sounds like the role you are looking for and you feel you have the knowledge, skills and experience we need, please apply via our website with your current cv and cover letter.

The closing date for this exciting opportunity is:

Midnight on Sunday 12 April 2020

(Formal interviews are planned for Wednesday 15 April 2020)

Please note that all applications will be reviewed on receipt and if a successful candidate is appointed, we may bring forward the closing date of this role at our discretion

Join us on our journey to beat blood cancer!