Project Officer, I Bike Volunteers

£24,446 pro rata per annum

27.5 hours per week – contract to 30 June 2020 - based in Edinburgh

(Ref: SUS2755)

The exciting responsibilities of this role will be to increase capacity and legacy of the I Bike project, which aims to increase the number of young people travelling actively to school. It is important that our volunteers have a positive experience and are continually encouraged to improve the programme.

With a good standard of education, you will have experience of recruiting, managing, training and supporting volunteers, experience of delivering behaviour change projects in an education/ community setting and of partnership working with local authorities, NGO’s and/or charities.  You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, be IT literate, able to plan and priorities workload and have the ability to enthuse and motivate others.  Knowledge of effective behaviour change activities and initiatives is essential as is a commitment to the promotion of sustainable transport. 

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Tuesday 1 October 2019. Interviews will take place in Edinburgh on Friday 25 October 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.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and driven person with excellent leadership skills to be a part of the RSPB's Face to Face Membership Team.

Face to Face (F2F) Membership Operations Manager - North of England and Scotland
Reference number: ylgGP-3
Location: Home Based - preferred to live within Northern England / Scotland
Salary starting at: £29,507 to £31,966 per annum - Applicants should expect under normal circumstances to receive an offer at the bottom of the advertised range
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent

The Face to Face Operations Manager role is essential to ensure that our teams achieve the expected targets and fundraising standards to drive income for the RSPB's vital conservation work. The role will require a commitment to achieving income targets and delivering high performance across the team, whilst maintaining impeccable fundraising standards.

To achieve this, an ability to plan ahead for success, bring a sense of fun to your teams and build relationships throughout the RSPB will be vital to ensure the teams feel supported to succeed and a part of the success of the conservation work taking place across the region. If you are a natural leader, with the ability to coach a team of area managers to success by focussing on performance, innovation and development then we would like to hear from you.

The role will manage Area Managers across Northern England and Scotland so a willingness and ability to travel is essential to support your team.

You will be part of a successful and energetic team that is central to delivering the organisation’s work. Help us to give Nature a Home and make a real difference to the world around us.

Closing date: 3 October 2019

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the role profile and application details.

When you make your application please ensure that you include reference number ylgGP-3 on any correspondence.

No agencies please.

Marie Curie are here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. Marie Curie offers expert care, guidance and support to help them get the most from the time they have left.

Our Marie Curie nurses and healthcare assistants work night and day, in people's homes across the UK, providing hands-on care and vital emotional support. Our Marie Curie hospices offer specialist round-the-clock care. And Marie Curie support people throughout their illness by giving practical information, support from trained volunteers and being there when someone wants to talk.

Legacy Advisor - Individual Giving

Scotland

£31,578 per annum

35 hours per week

This is a key role and you will be responsible for increasing the number of supporters who include a gift in their will to Marie Curie and promote Gifts in Wills to a wider audience, primarily through face to face contact within the Scotland region.

Reporting to the Legacy Development Manager, you will discuss with existing supporters and engage new supporters regarding their potential legacies on a one to one basis via the telephone, email or face to face with a view to converting interest into firm legacy pledges. This should include engaging key solicitor contacts and fee earners dealing with probate matters, keeping them informed and supplied with legacy literature.

Working to targets to achieve new national and local legacy pledges and enquiries annually, you will plan, organise and follow up on a series of legacy marketing events at Marie Curie hospices and other venues across the region on an on-going basis, maximising the regional opportunities presented by the charity's hospices and nursing appeals and other local events.

You will be the first point of contact and centre of knowledge and excellence on legacy matters for all regionally based Caring Services, Volunteering and Fundraising staff. Your ability to build relationships with staff and volunteers to ensure they understand the importance of legacy income to the charity and to equip and motivate them to promote legacies regularly, and with confidence, is also essential.

Educated to degree level, or equivalent, you will be a confident communicator and influencer with strong presentation skills, able to build and develop strong relationships at all levels. This, together with excellent IT, marketing and admin skills will be key.

Innovation and creativity is also essential - you should be highly organised, have experience of maintaining admin processes and financial records, whilst prioritising and coordinating multiple projects and delivering to deadlines. You should also have proven achievement of meeting financial targets and managing events. A willingness to work occasional anti-social hours and access to a vehicle, insured for business use, is essential.

The role can be based at any of our Marie Curie regional offices or hospice in Scotland, dependant on successful applicant's location.

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please call Jessica Herrington, Legacy Development Manager on 07702633181.

Closing date: 8th October

Interview date: Week beginning 14th October

Support Worker

Location: Fife Service, Scotland
Job Type: Full time & part time
Hours: Varied
Salary: £9.02 per hour (£16,461 per annum for 35 hours FTE)

Closing Date: 30th September 2019

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

Our client are seeking full and part time Support Workers to join their day support, residential and supported living services in Glenrothes, Fife.

You will:

As a Support Worker 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 they 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 they 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!

Our client welcomes applications from all sections of the community. They 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.

Experience of driving and holding a clean driver's licence is desirable.

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, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Community Support Worker, Disability, Disabilities, Care Staff, Charity, Charities, Not for Profit, NFP, Third Sector, etc.

Ref: 88898