The history of CrossReach stretches back 150 years to the formation of the Church of Scotland Committee on Christian Life and Work in 1869. Throughout this time CrossReach and its predecessor bodies have worked in communities all over Scotland and beyond, providing social care for those most in need. Over the years the services provided have been vast and varied, which have been adapted as time moves on to respond to the needs and requirements in current times.

In 2005 the name of the organisation was changed to CrossReach. The name CrossReach was chosen to convey the need and desire to reach out to people across Scotland who require support, all while making it clear that faith is the motivation for their work.

As mentioned, CrossReach offer a wide verity of services that are currently broken down into three key areas adults, older people, children and families. Within each key area there are various different support services available ranging from early years through to care homes, mental health support, creative art groups and everything in between.

The new Donor Relations Officer is a key role within the Fundraising Team. You will support all functions, giving you the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of income generation You will be working closely with the new Donor Relations Manager on everything from database analysis to campaign planning to fundraising communications. This as creative a role as it is operational and will give you a fantastic and varied opportunity to develop your fundraising knowledge and skills across a range of disciplines. If you are considering a move into the third sector and have the relevant transferrable skills, this is the ideal job for you.

You will need to be computer literate and understand how to engage with target audiences as well as have the ability to write compelling material to inspire, motivate and thank donors. You will need to generate and manage campaigns that capture the imagination while accurately reflecting the organisation’s work. Your work will involve dialogue with other stakeholder departments within CrossReach.

You will need to be analytical with an eye for detail. Be an excellent team player whose organisational skills are second to none and used to ensuring, deadlines and projects are delivered on time. This is an excellent opportunity to join the CrossReach fundraising team and if you think you have the experience or transferable skills for this role we would love to hear from you.

It is important to note this job requires you to have a Christian faith and be able to work within and uphold the charity’s Christian Ethos (this is an ongoing occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010).

How To Apply

Please contact BTA to request an information pack, full job description and person specification.

You are advised to get in touch well in advance of the closing date to give us time to consider your application and pre-interview the strongest applicants.

Closing Date: Noon, Thursday 10th December

Interview Date: Thursday 17th December

This search is being conducted exclusively for the CrossReach by BTA (Bruce Tait Associates). Our leadership team has all worked in the voluntary sector and we use this experience to match organisations and individuals to create great appointments.

The history of CrossReach stretches back 150 years to the formation of the Church of Scotland Committee on Christian Life and Work in 1869. Throughout this time CrossReach and its predecessor bodies have worked in communities all over Scotland and beyond, providing social care for those most in need. Over the years the services provided have been vast and varied, which have been adapted as time moves on to respond to the needs and requirements in current times.

In 2005 the name of the organisation was changed to Crossreach. The name Crossreach was chosen to convey the need and desire to reach out to people across Scotland who require support, all while making it clear that faith is the motivation for their work.

As mentioned, Crossreach offer a wide variety of services that are currently broken down into three key areas: adults, older people, children and families. Within each key area there are various different support services available ranging from early years through to care homes, mental health support, creative art groups and everything in between. All services provided are working towards CrossReach’s overall mission which is ‘In Christ’s name we seek to support people to achieve the highest quality of life which they are capable of achieving at any given time’ while keeping in line with their ethos which is ‘We aim to show the practical side of our Christian faith by reflecting Christian love to those we support, through our leadership, management and working relationships’.

This is a critical role in a newly formed Fundraising Team due to a renewed investment and focus on fundraising for CrossReach.

As Partnerships Manager your main focus will be on building and maintaining an extensive portfolio of prospective high net worth and corporate supporters. You will have the ability to develop an identification, cultivation and solicitation strategy to secure donations to meet required income targets.

The successful candidate will come from a fundraising background with experience of working with Major Donors and Corporate supporters. You will need to evidence success in these income areas. You will need to have excellent networking skills that will help in the development of donor relationships. You will have the opportunity to work closely with the CEO and senior managers, other senior Church of Scotland departments and board members to build a network of supporters.

It is important to note that this job requires you to have a Christian faith and be able to work within and uphold the charity’s Christian Ethos (this is an ongoing occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010).

How To Apply

Please contact BTA to request an information pack, full job description and person specification.

You are advised to get in touch well in advance of the closing date to give us time to consider your application and pre-interview the strongest applicants.

Closing Date: Noon, Thursday 10th December

Interview Date: Friday 18th December

This search is being conducted exclusively for the CrossReach by BTA (Bruce Tait Associates). Our leadership team has all worked in the voluntary sector and we use this experience to match organisations and individuals to create great appointments.

The Fundraising Manager is responsible for generating income from Trusts, Foundations, Lottery and Statutory sources as well as community fundraising. Working as part of a small team you will lead on building key relationships with existing funders and stakeholders. In addition, you will lead on approaches to new funding sources including the corporate sector to ensure we create innovative ways to sustain and grow our brand and organisation.

Fathers Network Scotland is a dynamic and respected charity with a passion for dads – because the family and society as a whole benefit when fathers are involved in the life of their children. That’s where we have a crucial role to play. Our remarkable growth - from a visionary seed project in 2008 to a well-funded and respected catalyst of change with government and business today – shows an increasing appetite for cultural change driven by a positive message and a passion for collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• To lead the completion and submission of applications to Trusts, Lottery and Statutory Fundraising, using your creativity and attention to detail.

• Play a key role, as a manager, in developing and delivering the fundraising strategy and reporting on the progress made. 

• Currently we require £150,000 for year one.

• Identify, develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the above areas.

• Develop new relationships whilst also engaging with existing funders with a view to maximising income. 

• Set, manage, evaluate and report on annual Organisation Operating Budget, and liaise with bookkeeper to monitor monthly budget versus actuals. 

• Set, manage, evaluate and report on annual income budget for your fundraising activity which will contribute to the overall strategic outcomes of the organisation.

• Continually identify and follow up opportunities to raise income and awareness which have the highest chance of success.

• Support the Director and Board to develop and implement appropriate policies and procedures in line with legislative and regulatory requirements; and deliver agreed best practice in all the fundraising activities.

• Ensure the maintenance of accurate and current information on our fundraising database in line with GDPR.

• Identify and submit applications for awards that will raise the profile of Fathers Network Scotland and make the most of branding opportunities.

• Oversee the reporting, monitoring and evaluation systems and help support the wider team to effectively use our database to record attendance that we use for funding reports.

• Work with the Director to ensure that we regularly evaluate our services and income streams to ensure we have feedback for our funding reports.

• To ensure the appropriate information is gathered on funded projects and provide accurate and timely reports and assisting documentation to funders and the Board.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

Essential:

• Qualified to degree level or with equivalent relevant professional experience eg Chartered Institute of Fundraising membership.

• Experience of successful fundraising from major funders and influencers including Trusts, Lottery and Statutory sources.

• An understanding of and involvement in delivering organisational funding strategy.

• A proven track record of achieving targets of over £100k a year and evidence of how you personally have grown the fundraising.

• Experience of setting and managing budgets in particular reporting on performance to colleagues.

• Ability to develop relationships at all levels and evidence of high standards of supporter stewardship.

• Excellent written communication skills to write funding bids without support. 

• Behaviours which fit with the values of Fathers Network Scotland. 

• Fully competent in MS Office, & Excel.

• Excellent organisational skills and administrative abilities.

• Proficient in working from own initiative, as well as in a team.

• Ability to develop creative approaches and solutions to problems and situations.

• An ability to work occasional weekends and evenings, to accommodate the needs of the role.

Desirable:

• Evidence of ongoing professional development in this field. 

• Demonstrable ability to build and sustain networks with key influencers and funders.

• Sound understanding of the issues affecting Dads, children and families. 

• Full clean driving license. 

• Membership of The Institute of Fundraising. 

• Knowledge of fundraising legislation.

• Working knowledge of fundraising databases.

Your character and personality will fit with our organisational values:

Equality - We value equality and particularly want to address gender bias associated with men caring for children by; challenging social norms and helping fathers make choices that will benefit them and their families.

Pioneering - We are happy to ‘give things a go’ that haven’t been done before, allowing us to be entrepreneurial. We have flexibility in our planning to be opportunistic and responsive. We take an asset based approach to understanding our strengths and remain positive with a creative ‘can do’ attitude.

Honesty - We are honest with ourselves, each other and our stakeholders. Individuals take responsibility and are trusted to get and do what is required. We are not afraid when expectations are not met but share this openly. 

Vulnerability - We are OK with not being perfect. We allow mistakes inside and outside of work and support one another in our struggles. We raise issues which are causing us tension, sharing understanding and compassion with others and ourselves.

Humility - We are ‘quietly confident’ about what we do. Operating from these shared values allow us to get on and be authentically aligned with what we do. 

Type of role: 

• Part time 

• 10 hours per week initially for 6 months with view to increasing to 21 hours per week subject to funding

• Remote working (Scotland-based)

• Initial 6 month contract, with view to extend based on performance and funding

• Salary £28,000 - £32,000 FTE

RESEARCH ENGAGEMENT MANAGER

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum dependent on experience

Location: Home-based within Scotland – with travel to Cancer Research UK sites across Scotland

Contract Type: Circa 12 month fixed-term contract

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (flexible requests considered)

Interviews: Date TBC - This will be a two-stage interview process.

Closing date: 29th November 2020, 23:30 pm - please note, we will be shortlisting on-going and may close this role earlier than listed if we receive a high volume of applications, so please do not wait until the closing date to submit an application where possible.

We have a wonderful opportunity for someone to join our Research Information team to drive support for Cancer Research UK in Scotland by increasing engagement with our life-saving research. Working closely with the Senior Research Engagement Manager, researchers, clinicians, and fundraisers; you’ll develop high-impact events for CRUK supporters and the wider public, and deliver regional communications to raise awareness of CRUK’s impact on cancer, and its benefit for people in Scotland. You will also support the Research Engagement team nationally by developing engagement experiences to communicate the impact of our work to key supporters, and leading projects aimed at developing and testing experiences for priority audiences.

Some of the key responsibilities you can expect to have are…

• Planning, delivering and supporting a busy programme of virtual and face to face (subject to COVID-19 guidelines) research engagement experiences such as webinars, lab and building tours, evening events, open days, talks and discussions

• Bringing the research CRUK funds across Scotland to life, with a focus on the Beatson Institute in Glasgow and CRUK Edinburgh Centre, building strong relationships with CRUK funded researchers across Scotland to encourage their involvement in our engagement activities

• Acting as a conduit between our research locations in Scotland and Cancer Research UK

• Strengthening relationships between CRUK, research locations in Scotland, researchers and other stakeholders 

• Raising the profile of CRUK’s role and impact in Scotland 

The kind of person we are looking for has experience in…

• Communications - Engaging communicator, with experience of inspiring diverse audiences

• Strong presentation skills and experience of presenting complex information to lay audiences and senior management 

• Influence - Ability to influence and negotiate support from a wide range of stakeholders 

• Creativity - Ability to develop new products, honing briefs, generating ideas, developing and testing new engagement activities

• Project Management - Strong planning and organisational skills; event management experience an advantage 

• Proactive  - a confident networker with experience of building and maintaining strong mutually beneficial relationships 

• Credibility - Ability to establish credibility quickly by being professional, knowledgeable and dependable 

• Problem solving and solutions-driven –  the ability to spot opportunities and ensure successful delivery of a busy programme of engagement events for which there is high demand

Closing date: 29th November 2020, 23:30pm

Hours/Contract: Full Time - 35 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing date: 1^st December 2020

Interview date: TBC

Supporter Relations Team officers (SRO's) provide fundraising and administration support across the Fundraising directorate. This involves managing supporter enquiries and registrations for fundraising appeals and campaigns, as well as the full range of fundraising events. SRO's are required to deliver first class Supporter Service, both in terms of quality of service and in terms of supporter satisfaction.

In providing administrative support, SRO's are called on to manage a number of ongoing activities simultaneously, resolving issues as they arise by communicating effectively and efficiently with colleagues across the charity. SRO's also need to deal with external response handlers and fulfilment partners to ensure comprehensive and rapid supporter service.

What we are looking for:

• Competent use of Microsoft Office packages
• Excellent communications and customer service skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload

What's in it for you:

• Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Continuous development
• Industry leading training programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Working

Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families.

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

Key responsibilities

1. To assist in the on-going development of a financial managementassurance framework within CBMUK’s risk management strategy.

a. Provide support in identifying adequate baseline for different levels ofactivity and establish what should be in place across our programmeportfolio.

b. Work closely with in-country finance staff to monitor partners’ compliancewith established procedures and donor requirements during site visits orremote monitoring and audits.

c. Assist in preparing quarterly (and as-hoc as required) reports for LeadershipTeam/Programmes Committee to review and assess levels of risk and theirmitigation.

2. To lead in the preparation of periodic financial reports to donors andimprove accountability and donor compliance.

a. Prepare periodic donor financial reports according to internal and donorrequirements.

b. As part of the reporting function, ensure that burn rates and variances areanalysed and projects are implemented as planned.

c. In collaboration with country teams, ensure that donor contractualrequirements are complied with and project audits are completed on time.

3.To support the programme transition from CBM International to CBMGlobal federation with focus on contractual compliance and theimprovement and development of administrative and financial systems.

a.Ensure strong focus on the transition at the project level, ensuring efficientmigration of projects over to the CBMG federation.

b. Contribute to enhancing and improving programme finance systems and ensure that these are running smoothly and consistently.

c. Assist the PDD team adopt to and/or embed the new GO systems within the CBMUK environment.

d. Contribute to a strategic close out plan of projects and execute these accordingly.

4. To contribute to financial planning and budgeting processes, deployment of funds to projects and preparation of new budgets and project applications.

a. Assist in the consolidation of the programme portfolio into overall programme budget for CBM UK, analysis of income, expenditure and cash flows.

b. Oversee an effective cash flow system ensuring timely financing of projects, managed within the CBMUK overall financial position, policies and procedures and the wider federation.

c. Consolidate annual financial reports of CBM projects including accruals, deferrals and fund transfers.

d. Support Programme focal points to have accurate multi-year budgets on their respective portfolio.

e. Where necessary, assist in drafting budgets for funding applications.

5. To contribute to organizational wide strengthening of due diligence processes across CBMUK supported projects.

a. Proactively identify weaknesses in country teams and/or partner specific grants management systems and procedures and implement strengthening measures accordingly, particularly with relevance to the organizational transition.

b. Assist in training non-financial staff in financial management and donor compliance.

c. Support project partners develop their own financial and grant management systems and procedures.

Job title: Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager - Scotland

Region: Scotland

Directorate: Public Affairs and Public Policy

Contract: Fixed Term (1 February 2021 – 30 July 2022)

Salary: £30,600 - £32,000 gross per annum

About The Royal British Legion

The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.

Our Values and Behaviours

Does the following describe you?

• A desire to provide a great customer service and support
• Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others
• Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution
• Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop
• An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others

If so then we would like to hear from you ….

The Role

The Royal British Legion and its sister charity, Poppyscotland, form the largest welfare provider in the military charity sector and have a long and proud campaigning history. Together, we work tirelessly to safeguard the Armed Forces Covenant, which ensures that those who serve, have served and their families are not left disadvantaged by the unique nature of military life.

The Legion and Poppyscotland are seeking a talented, committed and enthusiastic public affairs and campaigns professional to shape and deliver our political engagement and campaigning activities in Scotland. In this role, you will monitor and advise senior colleagues in both the Legion and Poppyscotland on developments in the Scottish Parliament and identify opportunities to influence in order to secure positive policy change at the national level. Working closely with PR, Welfare and Public Affairs and Public Policy colleagues, you will also grow our campaign activities at local authority level and aid in the establishment of a network of supporters who are willing to advocate on behalf of the Armed Forces community.

Able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of national, devolved and local politics, you will be familiar with both traditional and digital campaigning techniques. You will be a strong team player, have a proven track record of delivering campaign outcomes in Scotland, and possess excellent communication skills and impeccable attention to detail.

Working across two organisations, you will strive to ensure that members of the Armed Forces community can expect a consistent level of statutory support across the UK, whilst supporting policy that reflects the unique needs of serving personnel, veterans and their families resident in Scotland, using our Policy and Campaigns Framework for Scotland to guide your activity.

Please note this role is based at our Edinburgh office, which is located at New Haig House, Logie Green Road, Edinburgh EH7 4HQ, although we support flexible working.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply online’

Closing date for this role is: Thursday 3 December 2020.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible

HR Business Partner

Scotland and Northern Ireland

(Ref: SUS3039)

£35,743 per annum

37.5 hours per week – Based in Edinburgh

(Home based initially)

Our vision and mission have never been more relevant, or urgent.  Across the UK governments are pledging investment and action on walking and cycling. We are working in partnership with communities, other organisations, and governments at all levels, to make a real difference to everyone’s lives and drive the change that so many want to see, guided by our clear five year strategy, and its two priorities of Paths for Everyone and Liveable Cities and Towns for Everyone. We also have one of the highest employee net promoter scores across all sectors in the UK due to a highly motivated, energised, friendly and committed workforce.

About the role

This is a key leadership role covering one of our three UK-wide HR Business Partner portfolios. Partnering with the National Directors of Scotland and Northern Ireland and their respective teams and reporting directly to the UK Executive Director of People & OD, this is a fantastic opportunity to make your mark on the people agenda at Sustrans. You will be based in Edinburgh, with regular travel to Belfast and occasional travel to Bristol and other UK Sustrans offices.

About You

We are looking for someone who has an in-depth knowledge of contemporary people management and OD and wide ranging experience in strategic and operational HR roles, including extensive partnering. The successful candidate will have a track record of impact in the HR field and be able to show experience of coaching and upskilling managers as well as examples of delivering change initiatives. Leadership or involvement in organisation development is highly desirable. You will also have experience of driving inclusion and diversity initiatives. Effective communication, engagement and stakeholder management skills are key.

In return we can offer you genuine flexibility around working patterns. We embrace values-driven and inclusive leadership and we listen and make time for innovation through our people-centred culture.

We may close the advert early if sufficient applications have been received so please make sure you submit your application as soon as possible.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Tuesday 1 December 2020.  Interviews will take place via MS Teams or Zoom on Friday 18 December 2020.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion. We welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, particularly where we are under-represented. Currently this includes people who identify as having a disability and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups.

At Help for Heroes, we believe those who serve our country deserve support when they are wounded. Every day, men and women have to leave their career in the Armed Forces as a result of physical or psychological wounds; their lives changed forever. We help them, and those still serving, to recover and get on with their lives.

And who are we you’re wondering? We are experts and beginners. Generalists and specialists. Ordinary people with an extraordinary passion towards making a positive change to the lives of our veterans (and having fun while doing it).

As One Team we share a philosophy – I.C.A.R.E. It’s the way we walk and talk, the way we interact with others and how we approach everything we do. We are: Innovative – Collaborative – Authentic – Resourceful – Energetic. 

We have an incredible opportunity for two Community Occupational Therapists to join our team across two geographical areas. Please see below for more information on what just might be your future role.

About You

Are you a committed, flexible Occupational Therapist with a minimum of 2 years of post-graduate experience looking to expand your skills and would enjoy the opportunity to work with military veterans? Can you work independently but still enjoy having the support of a team and are happy to embrace a flexible work pattern that might include some overnight stays? If you also have experience of delivering Occupational Therapy (OT) in both physical and mental health conditions, as well the areas of sleep difficulties and sensory needs then this is the role for you. Intrigued? Keep on reading.

About the Role

In this role you will work in the homes and local communities of our veterans and be able to support them with physical and mental health needs that are creating barriers to meaningful occupation. You will also be able to identify those barriers that are affecting our veterans’ ability to be as independent as possible and enable them to live the life they want to live. You will be assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating OT interventions and have the space to be creative in your solutions that will improve the lives of our Heroes.

About the Team

Here in the Clinical Team we are resourceful in finding ways to deliver what is right and fair for our veterans in the healthcare domain seeing the bigger picture, focusing on ideas that deliver the best results for our veterans and actively challenge, test, learn and adapt ideas, making them a reality. Our aim is to champion the wounded, injured and sick as they transition to civilian life so if you want to join a passionate, fun, and forward-thinking expert team, wait no longer. Apply now.  

What we offer

To enable our employees to thrive in all aspects of their lives we proudly support flexible working practices. You can tailor your working day around your work and private commitments providing you maintain high class service to the team and our veterans at all times. And there is also a wide range of other benefits we offer like 26 days paid holiday, enhanced maternity pay, health cashback plan, and so many more.

Areas

• The Borders including Scotland and Northern Ireland
• South

Like what you see? Get in touch and apply now!

We look forward to hearing from you.

Scientists across the world are ready to conquer cancer. To help start more cancer cures and save lives, we are looking for a Research Funding Officer to join our Research team. Is that you?

As Research Funding Officer you will be part of the team responsible for the administration of the multi-million-pound response mode funding programme for discovery cancer research. Reporting to the Research Funding Manager, you will assist with the processing of funding applications, their review by external experts and the charity’s Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC), the administration and financial management of the resulting awards, and assessing and reporting on the outputs and outcomes of the charity’s £190 million research funding portfolio.

If you have broad knowledge of the cancer research field and the funding environment, excellent and up-to-date scientific understanding, particularly of cellular and molecular biology and understanding of research funding processes and principles, including peer review and conflicts of interest, then this is the role for you!

So, if you’re up for the challenge and are excited about becoming part of Team Worldwide, we want to hear from you!

Worldwide Cancer Research is a small charity with immense ambition.

Sadly, 1 in 2 people in the UK will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. For us, that’s 1 in 2 too many. We know that bold research will cure cancer. That’s why we fund the brightest minds around the world in their quests to conquer cancer.

Being a small charity with currently 40 employees allows us to be open, honest and personal with our supporters. Everyone who works for this charity plays a significant role – without them we wouldn’t exist. If supporters want to speak to the CEO, they can. If they want to speak to the Research team, they can. If they want to share their story, there will always be someone to listen.

How to apply

• Please apply be sending your tailored CV (no more than two pages) and covering letter outlining your suitability for this role.
• Closing date is Friday 4 December 2020
• Interviews will be held by Video Conferencing w/c 14 December 2020

Please note your covering letter will be key to the success of your application.

Live – In Assistant (Residential Care Worker)

Join a values led organisation and make a real difference to the lives of some of the most vulnerable in our society in the face of the global pandemic, learn transferable skills and participate in an integrated training and personal development programme.

MONTHLY ALLOWANCE WITH FULL BOARD AND LODGING

L’Arche building Communities with Adults with Learning Disabilities

London, Bognor, Brecon, Edinburgh, Highlands, Ipswich, Manchester, Kent, Liverpool and Preston.

L’Arche communities are places of welcome where everyone, people with and without disabilities alike, are transformed by the experience of community, relationship, disability and difference.

Being a Live-In Assistant in a L’Arche community is a valuable opportunity to share your life with people with and without learning disabilities. It is not a typical job, although you will gain valuable experience and qualifications in the social care sector which will facilitate your career development. 

At this challenging time, we are looking for positive, responsible people who want to work as live-in assistants to be part of a community of people that celebrate, eat, laugh, share and support each other. We need people with a genuine desire to support people with learning disabilities, and who are willing to undertake appropriate training. This role can be challenging and demanding. You will learn a lot about yourself and other people, but above all, being a Live-In Assistant is an opportunity to be part of a global movement that will positively transform you and change the way you contribute to society in the future. We prefer candidates who are willing to commit to at least a year. No experience is necessary.

Visit our website to read some stories shared by our current and past assistants.

In a world that rewards success and winning, L'Arche communities are places where people can take time to explore who they are, not just what they can do. 

'Quite simply being part of L'Arche is being loved for who you are.'

(Archana, L'Arche London Assistant)

For more than 40 years L'Arche UK has been providing high quality, person centred care, but we're far more than a service provider. L’Arche UK is part of an international federation of intentional communities where people with and without learning disabilities live together, working for a world where all belong.

The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland is looking for an organised and motivated candidate to fill an exciting new role for our busy Scottish Charity. This is a key role as first point of contact for our existing and prospective membership drawn from around the world and will be responsible for the administration of our membership database. You will also help organise and deliver our programme of digital and in-person events.

Deadline for Applications: Midnight on Monday 30th November 2020. It is expected that interviews will be held online in the week of 14th December.

Starting Salary: £19,350, with a 10% pension contribution, flexible working.

Hours: 5 days a week/37 hours a week. This is a full-time permanent post with a probation period of 6 months. Occasional evening and weekend work is required.

The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Key Duties:

• First point of contact with members.
• Administration of membership database.
• Event organisation and delivery.
• Assisting staff and members with membership queries.

Essential skills:

• Experience working in an administrative environment for a membership-based organisation or similar.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills with ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines and work on own initiative.
• IT literate (particularly membership database skills) and open to learn new digital skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High standard of accuracy with close attention to detail.
• Proactive and flexible approach.

Desirable skills:

• Familiarity with social media platforms and policies.
• Experience with booking and event management.
• Experience of website content management systems (CMS).
• Experience of MS Dynamics based membership databases.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Person specification:

The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills and some membership database management experience, although training will be provided where necessary and this post would suit someone starting or changing their career. They will be motivated and able to handle a busy and varied workload, balancing the need to communicate effectively with members of the Society and run an efficient and organised membership database. They will have strong relationship-building skills and the ability to help organise and administer events.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the SHRUB Coop team as Wee Spoke Hub Mechanic!

£25,000pa pro rata (£6,061) + Pension Contribution - 8 hours / week 5-8pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays plus 2 hours prep time - fixed term to 31st October 2021 (extension dependent on funding)

Job purpose:

To ensure the smooth operation of the Wee Spoke Hub’s weekly bike repair workshops. The role holder will facilitate the workshops, providing top-level mechanical bike knowledge and assistance to participants, practical support to volunteers and ensuring that accurate records are kept.

The post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

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

• Extensive experience in bicycle maintenance / repair with high level of practical knowledge - at least Velotech Gold level qualification required.

• Ability to engage and teach essential bike maintenance and cycling skills

• A high level of empathy and respect for people with no cycling or bike knowledge, and people coming from a range of backgrounds and experiences.

• Experience managing teams of volunteers and of how to delegate to and empower them

• Strong communication and team-work skills for a fast-paced working environment

• Able to work on own initiative and organise own time and workload

• Full proficiency with Google Accounts and familiar with Microsoft Office e.g. Excel 

• Ability to use inclusive, non-stigmatising and respectful ways of communication and a creative approach to engaging others and solving problems

About the Wee Spoke Hub

The Wee Spoke Hub is an inclusive and welcoming bike workshop where we empower you with the skills and tools to repair your own bicycle and engage with confidence in Active Travel. You can find us at 13 Guthrie Street. The Wee Spoke Hub is part funded by Smarter Choices Smarter Places, which is Paths for All’s programme to increase active and sustainable travel throughout Scotland. The programme is grant-funded by Transport Scotland.

About SHRUB Coop

We’re a community-focused 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 350 volunteers across the organisation to deliver all our activities through working groups.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply please email by 9am on 30/11/20 attaching a single PDF document comprising a maximum two A4 pages response detailing how your knowledge, skills and experience fit the essential and desirable criteria of the job.

You may insert a maximum one page Covering Letter in front with a maximum two page CV pasted at the end of the same document as an appendix. The panel will shortlist on the basis of essential criteria with secondary weight given to desirable criteria.

Please give as the document filename: SURNAME - Wee Spoke Hub Mechanic with the same subject line of the email to help us keep track of applicants.

For further details see the Job Description.

Interviews will be held on 08/12/20 online via Zoom. We will be looking for the successful applicant to start on or as soon as possible after 05/01/2021.

20 hours per week

Three-year contact

Homebased - Scotland

A fantastic new opportunity has arisen for a fixed-term part-time Trusts Officer to join the Fundraising Team at SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.

SSAFA has been providing lifelong support to our Forces and their families since 1885. Last year our volunteers and staff helped more than 85,000 people in need, from Second World War veterans to young men and women who have served in more recent conflicts, and their families. SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. We are here for that person – any time they need us, in any way they need us, for as long as they need us.

About the role

As the Trusts Officer for Scotland you will work with the Regional Fundraising Manager and the branch network across Scotland to identify and apply for trusts and grants to support our charitable work.  Although home-based, you will have the opportunity of visiting branches to meet our committed and passionate volunteers whilst gaining valuable knowledge and insights into the ongoing work and projects of the charity.

About the team

As we embark on an exciting period of change within the organisation you will be working with staff and volunteers to generate income.  Line-managed by the Regional Fundraising Manager for Scotland and NI, you will also be supported by our Central Office (London) Fundraising Team.

About you

This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in developing trust and grant funding support for SSAFA in Scotland.  So, a good understanding and knowledge of Scottish grant-makers and the philanthropic world is essential.

Ideally, you will bring your own contacts and networks to this role to build on the new business pipeline and research that has already been conducted. You will also be responsible for ensuring that all current funders are provided with excellent stewardship.

SSAFA is an employer that values the diversity of its workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

Interviews: 14 and 15 December [If you are invited to attend an interview you will be required to undertake an aptitude test / deliver a presentation as part of the selection process.]

SSAFA is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service.