The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is looking for a Community Engagement Manager to join our Public Engagement team. The role is a job share 12 month fixed term contract, covering maternity leave (22.2 hours per week).
Reporting to the Head of Public Engagement, your role will cover working across the Botanic Cottage and Demonstration Garden. You will manage of 2 staff and approximately 30 volunteers. You will be involved in planning and delivering RBGE’s community programme including the Edible Gardening Project. You will also be involved in developing and supporting the strategy and programme for community use of the Botanic Cottage.
Applicants should be educated to degree level or have equivalent experience, be highly organised, have strong project planning and management experience, confident communicators and have prior budget management experience. You should also have previous experience of managing staff and volunteers. You should have an interest in horticulture and some practical knowledge. It is not essential to have any formal horticultural training.
A full job description and person specification which outlines the key and specific responsibilities as well as the essential and desirable criteria for this post can be downloaded from our website.
Applicants should send a CV and covering letter which outlines their suitability for the post along with a completed equal opportunities questionnaire by noon on 29 November 2019.
If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been shortlisted
No recruitment agencies please.
Scotland Country Manager - ambassador for Eden Project Communities
An exciting opportunity to lead a positive change for communities and neighbourhoods.
Fixed term contract up to December 2021*
Eden Project Communities has UK wide reach and delivers initiatives that encourage public engagement and participation in positive action and create real social capital on a mass scale. Since it began in 2009, participation in The Big Lunch, the UK’s annual get-together for neighbours, has grown continually with the average number of people taking part over 6 million a year. Alongside this we deliver initiatives that encourage connections, engage the public and help people across the UK build the skills and confidence to drive positive social action where it is needed most.
We are looking for a Scotland Country Manager who is experienced in devising and developing Country wide strategies and who will be able to embed Eden Project Communities in the hearts and minds of the public, media, partners and leaders in the community sector to support increased participation year on year in our flagship initiative The Big Lunch.
Over the coming years we are growing participation in the programme to new heights and aim to increase the social impact we have on communities and neighbourhoods all over the UK. As a front line ambassador in nation, we want you to lead the development and delivery of Eden Project Communities within a nation. You’ll help us plan, delivery and evaluate Eden Project Communities initiatives working closely with the UK Delivery Manager and Scotland Campaign Manager as well as line managing the Scotland based Community Network Developers.
Our ideal candidate will have gained a minimum of three years’ experience in a similar role, where they will have managed delivery of a Scotland wide community programme or movement. Experience of working on behaviour change or movement building campaigns is desirable. You’ll be a strategic thinker with strong relationship management abilities, creatively and innovatively solving problems and identify new approaches to deliver a continually evolving programme within Scotland. A thorough knowledge of the specific challenges affecting local communities and an understanding of the political, cultural and societal issues affecting Scotland is essential.
Working for the Eden Project (Charity number 1093070), roles within the programme are funded by the National Lottery through the Big Lottery Fund. This is a fixed term contract for until December 2021 subject to funding. The post holder will be based within the region (Scotland), and will be required to travel across the territory, the UK and to the Eden Project in Cornwall for key events and meetings.
The closing date for all applications is Monday 9th December. We aim to hold interviews in Scotland on the Monday 16th December.
*subject to funding
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This role is a 12 months fixed term contract.
About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.
Our innovative education, employment, housing and well-being services address individual needs and help homeless people transform their lives.
About the role
Crisis is currently recruiting for a PRS Tenant Support Officer in Edinburgh to assess, advise, and support people who are experiencing homelessness to identify, establish, and sustain tenancies in the private rented sector.
Postholder will be responding to city of Edinburgh council referrals to assess eligibility and assist people who are homeless to access and sustain Private Rented Sector tenancies. You will provide high quality information, advice and guidance about the appropriate services and support for people accessing the service, and work in partnership with these services where required.
About you
The ideal candidate will have excellent knowledge of housing and homelessness legislation in Scotland. To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the ability to advocate effectively and have experience working with vulnerable and disadvantaged groups. You will have demonstrable knowledge of the welfare benefits system and will be able to provide high quality information, advice, and guidance around housing, preferably to IAG qualification level 2, or a relevant coaching qualification.
Benefits
As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
· Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy
· Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%
· 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.
How to apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on "Apply Now" button.
Closing date: 15 December 2019 (11.59pm)
Interview date: TBC
We value diversity, promote equality and encourage and applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
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Sustrans is the charity making it easier for people to walk and cycle. We connect people and places, create liveable neighbourhoods, transform the school run and deliver a happier, healthier commute. Sustrans Scotland is seeking to recruit an individual with a passion for place and urban design to join our Infrastructure Delivery team.
Infrastructure Coordinator, Project Delivery
(ref: SUS2808)
£27,255 per annum
37.5 hours per week – based in Edinburgh
Sustrans Scotland is looking for an individual with a passion for changing the spaces we live in and move through in favour of people on foot or bike. Our Infrastructure programme, Places for Everyone provides support to a range of partners to design and develop inspirational projects that restore the balance of Scotland’s streets in favour of people walking, cycling and wheeling.
Places for Everyone aims to create safer, more attractive, healthier places by increasing the number of trips made by walking, cycling and wheeling for everyday journeys.
This role will support the successful delivery of Places for Everyone through dynamic leadership of a team of officers. You will also support partners in using best practice approaches to design, engagement and behaviour change. With experience of urban design, transport planning or civil engineering, you will have skills in project management and budget management. You will also have experience of working with a wide range of delivery partners to design and deliver infrastructure projects
The ability to work independently and make decisions will be enhanced by your excellent written and verbal communications skills. Your influencing and persuasion skills and your ability to build and maintain successful working relationships will help set new standards for projects in Scotland.
Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Tuesday 10 December 2019. Interviews will take place in Edinburgh on Monday 16 or Tuesday 17 December 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.
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Urban Designer (Ref: SUS2798)
£24,446 pro rata per annum
18.75 hours per week – based in Edinburgh
This is a very exciting role to support the delivery of high quality imaginative design work for the Street Design and Pocket Places programme. This includes community led design processes, the design and installation of temporary interventions on the public carriageway, urban realm improvements and design of walking and cycling routes. There will also be a requirement to assist with data analysis required to develop design proposals within the Street Design and Pocket Places programmes. This may include analysis of data collected on vehicle movements, traffic speeds and point and origin data.
With relevant practical experience, you will have experience of working on design projects with direct community engagement. You will have experience in leading workshops, of working on diverse projects implementation and of effective and productive partnership working. Your excellent visual presentation skills will complement your good written and verbal communication skills and your ability to be proactive. You will also have knowledge and understanding of active travel and be committed to the promotion of sustainable transport.
Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9.00am on Wednesday 4 December 2019. Interviews will take place in Edinburgh on Tuesday 17 December 2019.
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This role in The Prince’s Trust is known as Prince’s Trust Executive
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 35 hours a week
Location: You will be based in our Edinburgh hub but will have flexibility to travel across the region
The Prince’s Trust specialises in helping young people develop the confidence and skills to live, learn and earn, and has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic youth worker to join our dynamic team. This permanent position is well suited to an individual that is looking to gain hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace and is as passionate as us about transforming the lives of young people.
Objectives:
You will work directly with young people, volunteers and partners to deliver programmes and activities to support and encourage 11-30 year olds. Working as part of a team within Edinburgh, you will work with clear objectives to ‘connect’, ‘progress’ and help ‘transform’ the lives of young people who need us most.
Responsibilities:
- Supporting young people to develop their confidence and skills.
- Supporting young people into positive outcomes including education, training and employment.
- Delivery of Prince’s Trust programmes.
- Planning, organising and budgeting.
Requirements:
To support our delivery requirements across Edinburgh, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from individuals with some of the following:
- To be able to engage in challenges with optimism and resilience.
- To be adaptive and flexible, ready to embrace change and innovation.
- Experienced in providing one-to-one support and delivering high quality learning and development sessions through a variety of mediums including adventurous activities.
- Natural and effective communicator, passionate about delivering excellent customer service and making the right decision for young people.
Perks of working at The Trust:
- 25 days annual leave entitlement rising by 1 day per year to 30 days, plus bank holidays
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
- Interest free season ticket loans
- A contribution of 5% of your salary by The Trust to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Flexible, family-friendly policies (maternity, adoption, paternity, shared parental leave)
- Opportunities to volunteer for and/or attend events e.g. music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc.
- In-house and external training opportunities available throughout the year
- You will be supporting young people to develop skills for life – confidence, communication, teamwork.
- You will be supporting young people to gain qualifications
- You will be supporting young people to set and achieve their goals
- You will be supporting young people to move into positive destinations – employment, education, diversionary activities or further development opportunities
- Work in a challenging, fast-paced but fun and supportive environment
- Working with a diverse team of people.
The Prince’s Trust is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of the children and young people we work with. Successful applicants to roles at The Prince’s Trust will be subject to criminal vetting checks, and where necessary for the role, a check at an enhanced level will be required.
To apply for this vacancy please go to our website and complete the online application. To help you with the supporting statement section, you may want to download a copy of the Prince’s Trust Behavioural Framework.
About The Prince’s Trust youth charity
This year we will support more than 70,000 young people through a range of proven programmes, with three in four achieving a positive outcome.
We have a bold ambition to extend the reach and impact of our work and help one million more young people transform their lives over the next ten years. Our job is to inspire them, support them and release their potential, so that they can thrive and society can prosper.
We will focus on innovation, to ensure we adapt and remain relevant in a rapidly changing world. We owe it to ourselves and the young people we serve, to do the best work of our lives and to help give them an increasing stake in our economy and society. They are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.
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