Summary

Diabetes Scotland have secured funding from The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland to develop and deliver a peer support project led by young people targeted specifically at 13-24 year olds living with type 1 diabetes across Scotland. This 18 month project aims to improve self-management by helping young people increase their emotional health and wellbeing, overcome isolation and increase their confidence in self-management.

Interview Date: 31 August 2020

Package

What we can offer you:

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,500 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments)
• Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working
• Discounts on gym membership
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life
• Annual season ticket loan (on completion of your probation period)
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

Main Responsibilities

Project Delivery/Management

• To lead development, delivery and project management; following all relevant safeguarding, GDPR and Diabetes UK policies and procedures
• To embed the principles of co-design and co-production and ensure the project is being responsive to the needs of young people living with type 1
• To be responsible for the overall project budget
• To develop and deliver a robust evaluation and monitoring plan and meet all reporting requirements
• To be an ambassador for the project and for young people living with type 1
• To recruit and train young volunteers and constantly increase the confidence and capability of young people actively involved in the project
• To implement a communications and marketing strategy for the project across a range of platforms
• To proactively build, and manage, key stakeholder/partnership relationships
• To share best practice and provide regular networking and knowledge transfer opportunities
• To support the development of an on-going legacy for the project beyond the lifespan of the current funding

General Responsibilities

• To be a point of first contact within Diabetes Scotland for all volunteers aged between 13-24
• To advise Diabetes Scotland on best practice relating to young people as required
• To support Diabetes Scotland events and with general office duties as required
• To contribute to Diabetes Scotland strategic planning and delivery and support the wider Diabetes Scotland team as required

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have project management experience and have worked collaboratively with young people and young adults to design approaches that will meet their needs. Educated to degree level, or equivalent standard, you will have experience of working with young people and young adults across a variety of settings. You will also have experience of project planning, delivery, training and evaluation with excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as being proficient with digital and social media.

Salary from circa £51,000

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The Director of Finance and Operations has a particular responsibility for strategic and day-to-day oversight of all financial and operational aspects of the organisation’s work – safeguarding financial stability, security and probity; sustaining and increasing standards of operational excellence and project management; developing a culture of high performance; increasing staff knowledge, skills and collaboration; and maintaining high levels of trust among our supporters. Mary

Please see the recruitment pack for further information from our website by selecting the Apply function on Charity Job.

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The post holder is responsible for the delivery of the aims, objectives and activities of the Scottish Labour Party. The post holder will be part of the Scottish team reporting to the Scottish General Secretary.

The successful candidate will have knowledge and understanding of the Party organisation at local, constituency and national level, Experience of being involved in a campaign, ability to build, enable and empower a campaign team and the ability to organise an election campaign.

Please note this is a fixed term contract until 28th May 2021.

Please note all interviews will be held remotely.

The Labour Party values equality and diversity, and welcomes applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

The people and culture directorate is central to the work of The Fostering Network. It is responsible for a large and varied work agenda, all of which fall within the overriding organisational objective to have ‘a high performing and engaged workforce’. 

We are looking for an experienced generalist and a chartered member of the CIPD who can hit the ground running and work in partnership with the organisation to drive and support initiatives and programmes. You must have up to date knowledge of UK employment law regulations, HR policies and best practice, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently. 

Customer centricity is at the heart of who we are and if you are looking for a new, exciting and challenging job where you can deliver high value-added service to a changing and fast-moving charity then we want to hear from you.

Please email your CV and personal statement to our recruitment email. Please mention the title of the role you are applying for in the Subject of your email. 

Your personal statement will be assessed against the person specification attached to the job description, which lists all the essential requirements of the post. You should address each point of the person specification separately, giving details and examples of how your knowledge, experience, skills, abilities and achievements meet each of the specified areas.

The Fostering Network encourages applications from candidates with personal experience in foster care.

We also encourage applications from all backgrounds especially those with a BAME background which are underrepresented. All applicants are treated equally and selected on the basis of individual merit and ability to meet the requirements of the role.

Additionally, we consider family-friendly flexible working arrangements within the role descriptions.

The Fostering Network is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from individuals with experience of foster care either through being fostered or from a family who fosters/ed.

The Fostering Network is a registered charity in England and Wales 280852 and in Scotland SC039338.

We are currently are looking for a Head of Membership Services and Engagement to be responsible for the implementation of the membership strategy, working in partnership with colleagues across the organisation and deliver a responsive and market-leading membership offer to foster carers and fostering services across the UK, ensuring effective use of feedback and a focus on continuous improvement. 

Customer centricity is at the heart of who we are and if you are looking for a new, exciting and challenging job where you can deliver high value-added service to a changing and fast-moving charity then we want to hear from you.

Your application will be assessed against the person specification attached to the job description, which lists all the essential requirements of the post. You should address each point of the person specification separately, giving details and examples of how your knowledge, experience, skills, abilities and achievements meet each of the specified areas.

Please email your CV and personal statement to our recruitment email. Please mention the title of the role you are applying for in the Subject of your email. 

The Fostering Network encourages applications from candidates with personal experience in foster care.

We also encourage applications from all backgrounds especially those with a BAME background which are underrepresented. All applicants are treated equally and selected on the basis of individual merit and ability to meet the requirements of the role.

The role can be flexible with location, working from one of our four offices across the UK.

Additionally, we consider family-friendly flexible working arrangements within the role descriptions.

The Fostering Network is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from individuals with experience of foster care either through being fostered or from a family who fosters/ed.

The Fostering Network is a registered charity in England and Wales 280852 and in Scotland SC039338.

About Us

Established in 2003, we are Scotland’s national charity for LGBTI young people, working with 13–25 year olds across the country. We also deliver the LGBT Charter programme to schools, organisations and businesses.

Our goal is to make Scotland the best place to grow up for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex young people. We play a leading role in the provision of quality youth work to LGBTI young people that promotes their health and wellbeing, and are a valued and influential partner in LGBTI equality and human rights.

About the Role

Do you have a flair for writing that captures the imagination? Could you inspire funders to support LGBT Youth Scotland’s life-changing youth work and its mission to make Scotland the best place to grow up for LGBTI young people?

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated individual with experience in trusts and foundations fundraising to join our vibrant and creative team.

In this role, you will plan, develop and implement trusts fundraising strategies in line with our charity’s strategy and values. You will produce robust and compelling applications, build strong partnerships and manage reporting and stewardship processes in order to raise both core/unrestricted and restricted income.

If you have a passion for writing funding applications and supporting LGBTI young people, we look forward to hearing from you.

Applications for full and part-time working hours will be considered with the option of working from home and/or one of our leased offices in Glasgow or Edinburgh.

Closing Date: Sunday 9th August 2020 (midnight)

Interview Date:  19th or 20th August 2020 (digitally)
 

For more information and guidance on how to apply for this job visit our website for the full job descripition and to fill out an application form (Please note that CV's will not be accepted).

“LGBT Youth Scotland is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age.”