We’re recruiting for a new Development Officer to join our team supporting CTA members in Scotland. Community transport operators have a great story to tell and it is CTA’s job to help them tell it and to support them to develop excellent services that can transform lives and communities. We champion, connect, support and grow a thriving community transport movement across all parts of the UK.

Our work in Scotland is integral to this. We have around 160 members and many other stakeholders across Scotland that all help to provide accessible and inclusive transport solutions in their community.

Working with our team in Scotland you will develop our support programmes and look for opportunities to make a difference on behalf of the people and communities who need transport that is accessible and inclusive, so everything else in life can be accessible and inclusive too.

One of your priorities will be a project to map the community transport sector and support the development of forums, so if you have any experience of doing similar work, please let us know in your application. You’ll also work collaboratively around the UK to develop activities with all our Development Officers to develop activities, resources and deliver key member services such as our Advice Service.

If you like the sound of this challenge and have the credentials and self-confidence to rise to it, then we’d love to hear from you!

To find out more about the role, and how to apply,  you can download our recruitment pack by clicking the link below or head to our website. 

Regional Corporate Partnership Manager - North England and Scotland

Are you a corporate fundraiser looking for a new challenge? Do you want to put a mark on our Corporate Partnerships team, winning and creating exciting new partnerships for the British Heart Foundation (BHF)?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re recruiting a Partnership Manager to join our growing Regional Corporate Partnerships team.

About the role

You'll deliver ambitious income targets by proactively securing new partnerships through a variety of ways for the BHF. 

Working collaboratively with a team of Partnership Managers, Area Managers and Fundraising Managers in your geographical patch you’ll inspire and work strategically to secure and grow partnership income aligned with our fundraising strategy.

This role is home-based covering North England and Scotland and candidates and will involve regular travel across these regions and some travel across the wider UK. Some evening and weekend working is also involved.

Please note that the internal title for this role is Partnership Manager.

About you

You’ll have previous knowledge and understanding of corporate partnerships, Corporate Social Responsibility or the commercial sector, with a proven track record of securing charity of the year, commercial and sponsorship partnerships. You’ll have excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to develop and oversee these partnerships, working closely with colleagues to cement the work that we do in the community.

This is a brilliant opportunity to join an ambitious team looking to continue our recent track record of fantastic growth. We’re looking for people who are as ambitious as we are, as well as being experts in their fields to help our vision become a reality.
 
We’re brave, informed, compassionate and driven in our fight against heart disease and, if that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

You will need to live in the North of England or Scotland, and you will need to hold a full driving licence. Please mention in your supporting statement if you are planning to relocate.

About us

Everything we do comes back to funding lifesaving research for all heart and circulatory conditions including heart failure, stroke and vascular dementia. Every hour of research we’ve ever funded, every item we’ve ever sold, every campaign we’ve ever run, all the support we’ve ever given. The donations we receive are used to make people’s lives healthier and longer.

We celebrate diversity and make inclusion part of what we do every day. Diversity and Inclusion forms a main pillar in our People Experience Strategy. Our aim is for all of our colleagues and volunteers to bring their true self to work, so we can continue to fund life saving research.

Here at the BHF we understand that you might need a little help balancing your work and home life. Many of our people work flexibly in many different ways. Please feel free to talk to us about the flexibility you may need; we’re happy to explore what’s possible for you and the role.

Benefits

To find out more about the benefits available at the BHF please download our benefits document at the bottom of our advert page.

Interview process
 
Please note interviews will be held over Microsoft Teams.

How to apply 

It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click on the apply button below. All you’ll need is an up to date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria. 
 
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.

Help us to support more bright, ambitious young people to obtain careers with leading employers!

Social mobility charity LTSB is expanding the programmes and career paths we offer to reach more young people who face disadvantage.

We are recruiting two new Careers Development Managers.

We are particularly keen to hear from applicants who can help us to support young people in particular locations and may be based in or have significant knowledge of the Edinburgh and Glasgow areas.

About the Careers Development Manager Role

Each Careers Development Manager will develop cohorts of young people, aged 16 – 24. They will inspire young people and support them through the first year of their careers. The successful candidates will have a proven commitment to improving the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds with a good understanding of social mobility, diversity and inclusion issues.

For more information, please see the attached job description for the Careers Development Manager role.

About LTSB

To read more about our work and the impact we make, please see our latest Impact Report (attached). 

Application Process

To apply, please click apply to visit our recruitment page, follow the instructions and upload your CV and covering letter when prompted to attach documents.

Before applying, please ensure that you full read the job description and person specification.

Your application should clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification.

Due to the nature of the role, the successful applicant will be required to apply for a DBS Disclosure at enhanced level. Our partner organisations may also require LTSB to carry out additional pre-employment screening checks on successful candidates.

Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis as suitable applications are received. LTSB reserves the right to close the vacancy early, should a suitable candidate be appointed.

Based in any UK office (Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London or Manchester)

The job of a Save the Children’s UK Senior Partnerships Development Manager is exciting and fulfilling.

• Do you have significant experience of securing ambitious, multi-dimensional corporate partnerships?
• Can you demonstrate your ability to win partnerships of £500k or more?
• Are you a strong relationship builder?
• Are you motivated by our vision of creating a world where every child doesn’t just survive, but thrives, and can go on to change the world?

If the answers to these questions are yes, we would love to hear from you!

About Us

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children’s unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

Job Purpose

Reporting directly to the Head New Business Partnerships, the Senior Partnerships Development Manager will be responsible for securing strategic, multi-year corporate partnerships that align with Save the Children’s organisational objectives and our 2030 ambition.

This role sits in our Partnerships and Philanthropy team and the Senior Partner Development Manger will be tasked with identifying and securing new partnerships to meet ambitious financial and non-financial, value- add targets.

The Senior Partnerships Development Manager will also collaborate with colleagues across our Programmes and Advocacy teams to develop innovative propositions for business that respond to their areas of interest and maximise their skills and expertise.

This is a great opportunity to work with a well-established team that is well known for leading corporate partnerships with many well-known brands.

As a rights-based organisation, we are committed to anti-racism and actively opposed systemic oppression of any form. The role holder will also support our commitment to celebrate diversity, challenge inequality, and build an inclusive environment for every one of our employees so we can better represent the children we protect.

Main Accountabilities

The Senior Partnerships Development Manager’s key duties will be to:  

• Contribute to annual team target of over £4m

• In addition to funding, identify and secure additional non-financial value that partners can bring to Save the Children

• Develop and implement ambitious sector strategies and produce tailored new partnership propositions that align to corporate challenges and opportunities

• Take personal responsibility and accountability for proactively generating leads, building networks, making contacts and bringing in new partnerships

• Demonstrate emphasis on external facing activity, meeting and engaging prospective partners and seeking and attending external events as an opportunity to generate leads

• Work cross-organisationally, identify when to engage experts across Programmes and Advocacy and senior staff in approaches and engagement

• Produce and deliver high quality, creative bespoke proposals

• Take a proactive role in feeding into the partnership development strategy, generating ideas, bringing external insight and taking a role in agreed areas of delivery

• Play a supportive role in developing a high performing new business culture, including mentoring peers, maintaining process and high standards, identifying opportunities for increased impact across Partnerships & Philanthropy and other departments within Save the Children

• Ensure Save the Children’s aims and objectives are met, legal and other guidelines adhered to and that new strategic partnerships align with Save the Children’s principles

Person Profile

Experience

• Significant experience of securing ambitious, multi-dimensional corporate partnerships in the private or third sector

• Demonstrable experience of the approach needed to win partnerships of £500k and above

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to include face-to-face and on the phone, effective proposal writing and correspondence to internal and external audiences

Abilities

• Ability to think creatively and to develop tailor made proposals to meet corporate and Save the Children objectives

• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage a varied workload in a pressured environment

• Ability to build relationships and influence others internally and externally

• Ability to think strategically, influence and bring others on a journey to inspire and deliver new partnerships

Aptitude

• A demonstrable commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion and their practical application and integration in the work environment

• A commitment to Save the Children UK’s aims and core values of accountability, ambition, collaboration, creativity, and integrity

Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.

A new opportunity has arisen within RFEA - The Forces Employment Charity for a highly motivated Employer Relationship Manager for Scotland to join its dedicated Employment Team embedded within the Career Transition Partnership (CTP). The role, based in Edinburgh, is principally to source and secure suitable vacancies and vocational opportunities for HM Forces Service Leavers (SLs) resettling through the CTP and to develop, secure and manage relationships with employers across the Scotland Region.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement an intelligence led, regional employer engagement strategy which links key regional employer job opportunities with the career requirements of all SLs. These should include full-time appointments, part time appointments, work experience placements, suitable self-employment and vocational opportunities.
• Proactively market the transferrable skills and experience of all SLs to potential employers, particularly potential regional key accounts.
• Work with employers across industry sector networks to determine future skill and talent pipeline requirements.  Work with Key Accounts staff and regional CTP staff to integrate these into the CTP Transition, Training and Employment Support strategy.
• When required, manage the End to End (E2E) process for specialist key account employer recruitment campaigns focused in the region.
• Manage the relationship with key regional CTP stakeholders, including:
  • Regional employment organisations.
  • County and Local Council Armed Forces Champions.
  • MOD stakeholders – including Defence Relationship Managers (DRM), Reserve Forces and Cadet Association (RFCA), Regional Employer Engagement Director (REED)  and Regional Army Brigade Transition Staff.
  • Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) regional Armed Forces Champions.
• Work closely, co-ordinate, liaise and provide employer engagement related support (when requested and when appropriate) to the affiliated:
  • CTP Regional Resettlement Centre (RRC).
  • Regional CTP Assist Specialist Employment Consultant(s).
  • CTP Future Horizon Employment Advisor(s).
  • RFEA Ex-Forces Employment Advisors (supporting Veterans).
  • Officers Association Scotland regional employment staff.
• Maintain strong links with existing regional SME employers who have traditionally supplied appropriate jobs for SLs under CTP.
• Ensure all regional employer contacts are encouraged to register, enter and manage their own vacancies on the CTP web site.
• Maintain accuracy and integrity in all interactions with the CTP BMS (ADAPT), ensuring timely recording of own employer engagement activity.
• Share information on regional training opportunities with CTP Training and the Preferred Supplier (PS) Manager, especially those opportunities leading to jobs.
• When required, support the Key Account Manager in the management of any high profile, national and specialist employer recruitment campaigns.
• Promote and assist with the organisation of CTP Regional Employment Fairs, Sector Briefs, Company Insight  Events and Brigade Transition Fairs - in conjunction with the relevant CTP RRC.
• Provide regular input to employment reports and CTP publications.
• When required, liaise with key regional Manpower offices in order to source regional employment opportunities that may be suitable for SL.

Personal Specification

Essential

• Self Starter
• A comprehensive understanding of recruitment and industry intelligence, including the regional job market and vocational training, job matching, and selection.
• Proven track record of initiating and managing high-level and influential external relationships.
• Ability to deliver outputs against demanding schedules and work to a set of Performance Indicators (PIs).
• Strong presentation and all round communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong organisational skills and experience of managing and working in a team.
• Experience of using and exploiting advanced business management systems.
• Ability to analyse data and clearly present findings.

Desirable

• Certificate in Recruitment Practice or equivalent (Training will be provided)

• Experience of marketing, PR and customer liaison.
• An empathy with and good understanding of Armed Forces personnel and their employability.

This is a permanent position with a competitive salary package of £30,000 to £31,000, depending on experience, plus employment benefits. To apply, please submit a Covering Letter and CV. Closing date for this position is 6th November 2021 with interviews likely to take place during mid November 2021.

Successful candidates will be required to undertake Ministry of Defence security clearance, which requires applicants to have been resident in the UK for the last 5 years.

Policy & Public Affairs Manager

£31,683 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)

 (Ref:  SUS3369)

Up to 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working

Base: Edinburgh

About the role

As the Senior Policy Advisor, you will report to Head of Policy and Communications, Scotland. This key role supports public affairs work in Scotland, helping influence decision makers and engaging with political parties, civic society and other key national contacts through participation in networks, lobbying in parliament and responding to requests for information.

You’ll be responsible for delivering our policy and public affairs plan whilst also providing specialist advice on policy areas relevant to our work in Scotland.

Given the close working relationship you will develop with MSP’s and staff at the Scottish Parliament, this role will be a hybrid role, with travel expected to Edinburgh when required (mostly during the sitting periods of the Scottish Parliament) with the remainder working from home.

Although a full time position, we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

About you

You should have experience of working with government and local authorities and a working knowledge of how policy is implemented and influences government. You’ll be able to build and nurture relationships with ease.

You should be comfortable working with, and communicating through, all forms of media.

We will look for evidence of your experience in both developing and implementing policy and public affairs strategies and delivery plans, policies and budgets.

You should have demonstrable project management experience, evidencing your methodology, and possess finely honed presentation skills.

Excellent communication skills are key, as you will be expected to write responses to consultations or supporting the Sustrans Exec to give evidence in Parliament.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion. We welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, particularly from under-represented groups.

What we offer

In return we can offer ongoing working from home (or a nearby Sustrans office when it’s safe to do so) and a truly flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.

Wellbeing

• 26 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Staff volunteer days
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes

Financial

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 4% or 5% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits

Family Friendly

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)

About Sustrans

Our vision and mission have never been more relevant. 

Across the UK, governments are pledging investment and action on walking and cycling.

We are working together to make a real difference - creating places where everyone can live and travel happily and healthily, and where nobody is excluded.

Our work wouldn’t be possible without the commitment and dedication of our colleagues.

We are proud of our employee net promoter score, being in the top 20% of all employers across all sectors in the UK, due to our energised, friendly and motivated workforce.

Join Sustrans today and help us get things done, together!

Additional information

• Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, Wednesday 10th November. 
• Interviews will take place via MS Teams during the week of Monday 22nd November 2021.

Title: Head of Quality and Clinical Practice - Scotland

Salary: £45,753 - £51,668 per annum

Hours/Contract: Full time - 35 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Based: Edinburgh Hospice

Closing date: 10th November 2021

Interview date: 17th November 2021

We are seeking a Head of Quality and Clinical Practice to provide professional leadership for all non-medical clinical staff across South and East Scotland as part of a Placed-based Leadership team to ensure delivery of a person-centred, safe and effective care model with a focus on compliance, governance and risk mitigation.

This is senior role reporting to the Associate Director, Strategic Partnerships & Services for Scotland and working alongside the Head of Operations and Medical Director for Scotland South and East based at our Edinburgh Hospice. The successful post holder will provide high quality clinical and professional leadership to ensure the delivery of effective, efficient and high-quality care pathways.

What we are looking for:

• Evidence of improvement and change management
• Expert knowledge of governance, quality improvement and risk management
• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience of working at a senior level in health and social care in the private, public or third sector
• Demonstrable experience of governance/clinical governance, quality and continuous improvement.

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

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.

This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory Enhanced criminal record check.

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

About Us

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. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.

Everyone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.

School of Hard Knocks works with unemployed adults and school children at risk of exclusion to give participants the tools to improve their lives.  This is principally achieved by teaching a strong set of values, attitudes, behaviours and skills. Physical activity and classroom-based session are combined to teach, demonstrate and impress the key messages. 

SOHK have received funding from the National Lottery to deliver an exciting new programme in Glasgow. This role will be responsible for the delivery of this work in the form of three ‘Improving Lives’ courses per year, for two years. These courses are designed to improve mental and physical fitness in people who are experiencing difficult circumstances such as unemployment, refugee status, homelessness, isolation, loneliness, poor mental/physical health, substance misuse issues and poverty. The aim of these courses is that people improve their resilience and wellbeing- to better cope with their circumstances and give them access to support and communities in the area that they live in. This is a brand-new role that will provide excitement, challenge and a huge sense of purpose for the right candidate.

You will be delivering the charity’s personal development courses at various sites in Glasgow, and supporting colleagues in other parts of Scotland’s central belt.  Each course will centre around sports training, well being, confidence building and life skills. Working as part of our Scottish team, you will focus on delivering the life skills and employability curriculum of the charity, mentoring participants and project managing courses.  You will go to job centres, housing associations and other organisations that fit the criteria to recruit participants; deliver each day of the programme; and then keep working with participants to help them find and sustain work. 

Each day of an SOHK course entails a mixture of responsibilities – you need to be a project manager, coordinating with your team and coaches to deliver each day of the course; and a mentor, coach and role model for the participants.  When not on the ground, you will work with interns and other team members to build the charity’s network of local and national employers, provide ongoing support to the programme’s participants and help execute any other areas of the charity’s strategy as it grows north of the border. 

REASONS TO BE INTERESTED

•  A chance to genuinely shape and drive the charity’s work at the front line. 
• A charity that has a proven track record, be that finding long-term employment, aiding civic re-engagement or helping reintegration in school. 
• The chance to influence and become part of a growing charity with a huge future.As SOHK grows, so can your role. 
• Work with some great and energised people.  There is a phenomenal feeling of positivity and drive within the organisation.
• The opportunity to influence the charity’s agenda in Scotland, building an outstanding team and growing our influence. 

WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE JOB

You will focus on delivering SOHK programmes in Scotland, principally using rugby but also occasionally other high impact sports or activities.  From logistics to the actual delivery of sport and curriculum sessions, you will make sure that SOHK programmes are delivered on time, on budget and to a high standard.

Reporting to Scotland’s Programmes Manager, you will own agreed delivery targets around impact (recruitment of participants, retention in mainstream education and wellbeing improvements) and will set high standards in your preparation, delivery and follow up work. Most importantly, you will work tirelessly on the frontline to change lives using SOHK’s unique curriculum and method.

YOUR KEY STRENGTHS

• You will be extremely driven and passionate to deliver the charity’s objectives, in line with our values of Integrity, Excellence, Empowerment and Commitment. 
• You will set standards in your own delivery, being meticulous in your preparation and reviews. 
• You will be able to challenge people constructively. 
• You will have high levels of empathy. 
• You will care passionately about the success of our beneficiaries and support them to realise their potential. 
• You will be highly organised with good attention to detail, able to not just follow process but to develop what is already in place and constantly improve delivery. 
• You will be full of enthusiasm and positive energy and a great role model to those on our courses. 
• You will be someone who naturally sets high standards and will ensure that course targets are met and exceeded! 
• You will have a growth mindset, always ready to accept new challenges 

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCES 

• Previous successful delivery of coaching, training or counselling programmes, preferably with hard-to-reach groups 
• Previous work with vulnerable adults 
• Understanding of social deprivation and associated issues 
• First class communication and facilitation skills 
• Passion for sport and social inclusion 
• Excellent project management skills 
• Rugby coaching qualification (desirable) 
• Demonstrable ability to steward partnerships or client relationships (desirable) 
• Experience of using impact measurement tools to capture data and report to other stakeholders (desirable) 
• Full UK Driving License (desirable)

SALARY & BENEFITS 

• Fixed term contract until January 2024 with a salary of £24000-£26000 gross per annum (salary band E) 
• It is our intention to offer a contract extension in Nov 2023 to high performing candidates, if funding allows 
• 3% employer pension contributions 
• Generous paid leave allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays 
• Dynamic, entrepreneurial working environment with flexible approach to working hours and locations where possible 

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS 

The deadline for applications is 11am on Monday the 8th of November.

Please include a CV and cover letter with your application.   

Interviews will take place on Monday 22nd November at 2 Walker Street, Edinburgh - Please keep this day free in your diary.Preferred start date is 4th January 2022. 

A Disclosure and Barring Service / PVG check will be required for successful candidates and the job is dependent on suitable references 

Fife Coast and Countryside Trust (FCCT) is an independent charitable trust who work to promote, manage, and maintain Fife’s exceptional outdoor spaces. We are an organisation driven by a passion for Fife’s natural heritage and a commitment to promoting understanding and care for the natural environment through outdoor learning; and are currently seeking a ‘Head of Conservation & Engagement’ who will be an integral part in driving our work forward. We believe that our people are our greatest asset and look to employ individuals who bring a positive, energetic, constructive, and committed attitude to the workplace.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills in English, and the ability to work effectively as part of a close-knit team. Managing multiple demands and prioritizing effectively will be essential in leading and inspiring your team in the development and delivery of the FCCT’s Conservation and Engagement Plan. 

Applicants should also be able to demonstrate the ability to think creatively and strategically at a senior level, and have experience managing diverse teams with broad ranging objectives. 

Essential characteristics:

• A degree or equivalent professional qualification in a subject relevant to the post; 
• Experience of managing staff and a demonstrable ability to lead, motivate, and develop diverse teams; 
• Build strong and effective community partnerships and stakeholder relationships representing the Trust as appropriate.
• Build partnerships to support the Trust’s environmental and access agendas ensuring we add value rather than duplicate effort.
• Experience of project and budget management with a track record of delivering projects on time and on budget; 
• A clear ability to take initiative, support a vision and drive innovative approaches to influence the actions of others; 
• A full UK driving licence or access to a driver if disability prevents driving. 

This post is a full-time (36 hours per week) permanent post with an annual salary from £36,473 - £44,282. Work will be delivered over a five-day week but may include some evening and weekend work as required.  Additional benefits include:

• Holiday entitlement of 24 days (rising to 29 days after the completion of 5 years of service) plus 8 days Public Holiday; 
• Competitive pension contribution; 
• Access to Cycle to Work Scheme; 
• Access to training and professional development;
• Flexible working. 

Do you want to lead a campaign to put business at the heart of the circular economy? Do you have experience of driving businesses to take action on sustainability? We are looking for a proven sustainability leader to help us make the Circular Economy a mainstream business priority.

We are Business in the Community, the largest and longest established business-led membership organisation dedicated to responsible business, founded by HRH The Prince of Wales 40 years ago.

We want the UK to lead the world in responsible business.

We work with members to continually improve their responsible business practice, leveraging their collective impact for the benefit of communities. We grow the responsible business movement and collectively create a greater impact focused on:

• Developing a skilled and inclusive workforce.
• Ensuring work is good for everyone.
• Innovating to sustain and regenerate the planet.

• Building thriving communities.

We are currently looking for a Campaign Director - Circular Economy, to scale business engagement in our circular economy campaigns and projects, delivering positive, tangible outcomes for the environment and communities.

• Campaigning to raise awareness and inspire action towards greater circularity through thought leadership, knowledge sharing and networking events.
• Working with CEOs and other senior leaders through the Circular Economy Taskforce to define campaign strategy and a programme of activity that delivers value for BITC members whilst generating positive impact for the environment and communities.
• Growing membership of the Taskforce and ensuring high levels of engagement.
• Creating relevant and exciting content to inspire and enable businesses to embrace the circular economy.
• Working with stakeholders and partners in government, civil society and academia to ensure BITC’s campaigning achieves impact beyond its members.
• Securing new campaign funding to help scale the campaign’s reach and impact.
• Supporting a Campaign Manager to deliver projects and campaign outputs effectively.
• Being the visible face of BITC’s Circular Economy campaign, speaking at regional, national and international events to raise profile and demonstrate thought leadership.

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong expertise in the Circular Economy, and an ability to speak confidently on the topic to both corporate practitioners and senior leaders.
• Experience of influencing environmental policy, ideally with central government.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, and a strong track record of driving sustainability within businesses.
• An entrepreneurial mindset with a proven ability to generate income.
• An ability to spot and exploit the synergies between different areas of the responsible business agenda i.e. social value; sustainable value chains; net zero; inclusion & diversity.
• Excellent knowledge of sustainable procurement and supply chain practice, and the role of the circular economy in reducing GHG emissions.
• Strong time management and prioritisation.
• Experience of working in multi-stakeholder partnerships.

Business in the Community are actively looking to recruit a diversity of talent. We embrace, respect and value the difference in our employees and we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment that consists of fairness, dignity, and caring for everyone, and one that enables every employee to flourish and realise their potential.

We are a Race at Work Charter signatory and, alongside 600 other Charter signatories, taking actions to encourage and support ethnic minority representation in recruitment, selection, and career progression as well as being committed to improve the working lives of our disabled and neurodiverse colleagues.  We are also a real living wage employer.

As we approach our 40th birthday in 2022, we want to drive more impact than ever and engage more businesses and their leaders. It couldn’t be a more exciting time to join The Prince’s Responsible Business Network

Senior Evaluation Officer,

Research & Monitoring Unit

(SUS3403)

£27,804 per annum

37.5 hours per week

This role is particularly suitable for compressed hours.

Based in Edinburgh (blended with homeworking)

 Internal candidates should contact recruitment for additional details.

About the role

At Sustrans we are proud of our commitment to creating happier places and healthier lives for everyone. Our Research and Monitoring Unit plays an important part in supporting our vision by providing evidence on sustainable and active travel that ultimately influences and shapes policy, practice and behaviour across the UK.

We now have a fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Senior Evaluation Officer and help us make a difference. The role involves working on Behaviour Change projects evaluating Sustrans work with schools, workplaces and communities.

Your role will see you supervising the delivery of a range of high profile monitoring, evaluation, analysis and research projects whilst providing support and direction to members of your team.

About you

You should be an excellent communicator with the ability to find innovative and creative solutions. We will look for you provide examples of when you have coached and motivated people, striving to always get the best out of others.

With your demonstrable analytical skills; you should be able to draw on your previous experience, of both a wide range of research methods and project management methodology, and be able to apply them to real world projects.

So, if you have a track record of scoping, designing, budgeting and reporting on research and evaluation projects, this could be the role for you.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion. We aim to be a truly inclusive and diverse employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.

What we offer

In return we can offer ongoing working from home (or a nearby Sustrans office when it’s safe to do so) and a truly flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.

Wellbeing

• 26 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Staff volunteer days
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes

Financial

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 4% or 5% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits

Family Friendly

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)

About Sustrans

Our vision and mission have never been more relevant. 

Across the UK, governments are pledging investment and action on walking and cycling.

We are working together to make a real difference - creating places where everyone can live and travel happily and healthily, and where nobody is excluded.

Our work wouldn’t be possible without the commitment and dedication of our colleagues.

We are proud of our employee net promoter score, being in the top 20% of all employers across all sectors in the UK, due to our energised, friendly and motivated workforce.

Join Sustrans today and help us get things done, together!

Additional information

• Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 09:00, Monday 15th November. 
• Interviews will take place via MS Teams during the week of 29th November

Social Bite is a sandwich shop with a difference. Every day we provide free food to 150 people from the homeless community in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen. We work to end people’s isolation and exclusion by helping them to overcome barriers.

We are looking for a special someone to run our Social Bite Events in Edinburgh and engage with people who have been affected by homelessness in volunteering and employment opportunities.

Our Social Impact Team is energetic and enthusiastic with a passion and commitment to improving the lives of people who are vulnerable. This is a job for someone who loves variety – every day brings something new.

You will come with experience in working to support and develop individuals with multiple/complex needs and a desire to join our collaborative movement to end homelessness. You will build positive relationships with volunteers and external partners. You will show your love for food preparation and using food as a tool to engage with people.

You will enjoy taking your own initiative but also working as a part of the team. You will travel around our various locations. You will be resilient, always bringing a smile and can-do attitude to your work.

We need you to be:

• A person who has good knowledge and minimum of two experience of working with vulnerable adults and challenging situations

• A person who can quickly build strong relationships for developing effective internal relationships and partnerships with a range of charities

• Flexible with willingness to learn

• Passionate about people with a drive to make a change

If this sounds like your perfect role, we would love to hear from you.

Development Consultant (Scottish College SAs)

NUS Charity is an exciting organisation developing and championing strong students’ unions. We connect our members and curate services to deliver advice, guidance and crisis support to students’ unions.

We do professional differently. We are a progressive charity representing students’ unions across the UK. The sector is inclusive, fun, dynamic and representative and we put students and students’ unions at the heart of everything we do. We are challenging but are committed to creating a supportive and flexible environment which pushes your personal development in your everyday activity.

What we do

Students’ unions can be transformational hubs for students, staff, and wider society. NUS Charity support our members’ development to enhance their capacity and harness opportunities to maximise their positive impact. We do this in many ways; from managing a purchasing consortium to drive great value for our members, to our development activity, supporting the best potential in students’ unions - we strive to make a difference to our members.

Within our small Union Development team we deal with a range of organisational development work, whether that’s being the Returning Officer and supporting students’ unions elections, running development events/webinars, helping new students’ unions create the structures that they need, coaching a students’ union leader who needs extra support, or creating guidance on new legislation that will effect students’ unions – no two days are the same.

What we need

NUS Charity is looking for a Development Consultant to deliver strategic and operational support in college students’ associations in Scotland. We’re looking to deliver high quality projects in organisational development, based on the Framework for the Development of Strong and Effective College Students’ Associations in Scotland, with a specific focus on supporting them to be autonomous, sustainable and effective in representing the interests of students. This role is part of an externally funded project, with funding provided by the Scottish Funding Council.

We welcome applications from homebased applicants outside the Edinburgh area, however there would be an expectation for you to visit the Edinburgh office once a week and students’ unions in Scotland frequently. For a successful candidate based outside the Edinburgh area, travel expenses and any travel time within work time for student union visits would be calculated based on an Edinburgh location.

Due to the role being externally funded, it is currently fixed term until the end of July 2022. However, should further, additional funding be secured, there is potential for the role's term to be extended. We would also be open to considering the role as a secondment opportunity.

We’re committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability.

You can be yourself here whoever you are, be proud of the work you do and build a career in a place that knows different is good.

Benefits

We aim to practice what we preach so we’re happy to offer a flexible person-centred working environment with a great benefits package including:

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Flexible working opportunities
• Valuable workplace pension
• Enhanced parental pay policies
• Employee assistance programme

If you would like an informal conversation about this role or the application process, please contact us via our website.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 7th November 2021

Interview date: Wednesday 17th November 2021

Network Delivery Coordinator,

Database Management

(Ref SUS3407)

£27,804 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)

Up to 37.5 hours per week

Sustrans office in either Edinburgh or Glasgow / flexibility to work from home

About Sustrans

Our vision and mission have never been more relevant. 

Across the UK, governments are pledging investment and action on walking and cycling.

We are working together to make a real difference - creating places where everyone can live and travel happily and healthily, and where nobody is excluded.

Our work wouldn’t be possible without the commitment and dedication of our colleagues.

We are proud of our employee net promoter score, being in the top 20% of all employers across all sectors in the UK, due to our energised, friendly and motivated workforce.

Join Sustrans today and help us get things done, together!

About the Role

We now have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as our Network Delivery Coordinator.

Delivery of the National Cycle Network across Scotland is guided by Sustrans 30 year Network Plan, which aims to identify, prioritise and map route projects for future Network Development. The Network Plan will inform business development activities, decision making, project tracking and reporting while helping to optimise business operations.

As part of the Network Development Team, you will help to deliver Sustrans Paths for Everyone Vision through development of the National Cycle Network in Scotland. We want to see a UK-wide network of traffic-free paths for everyone, connecting cities, towns and countryside, loved by the communities they serve. Critical to our success in Scotland are the active travel policy goals of the Scottish Government.

You will also have the opportunity to work with colleagues and partner organisations to coordinate the development, analysis and stewardship of the Network Plan database (focused on infrastructure delivery) and corresponding GIS mapping as we work to deliver the Paths for Everyone vision in Scotland.

About You

We believe in collaboration and are looking for somebody who can oversee development, stewardship, analysis and version control of the Network Plan database (Smartsheets and ArcGIS).

You will be somebody with experience in database management, working with GIS packages and spatial data and working with a range of stakeholder / partner organisations.

Somebody with an analytical approach and the ability to stay on task and work to deadlines.  A proactive individual with excellent communication skills enabling ability to present information to a variety of audiences.

So, if this sounds like you, apply today!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team where you can make a big impact and where we value the contribution and expertise of everyone.

What we Offer?

Wellbeing

• 26 days leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Staff volunteer days
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes

Financial

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 4% or 5% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits

Family Friendly

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)

Interviews

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Monday 15 November 2021.  Interviews will take place via MS Teams on Thursday 2 December 2021.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

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. This includes people who identify as having a disability, and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups.