Project Coordinator, Bike Life, Scotland

(Ref: SUS2793)

£27,255 per annum

37.5 hours per week – initial fixed term contract to 30 June 2020

based in Edinburgh

We are looking for a dynamic individual to lead on the successful planning, implementation and delivery of the Bike Life Scotland project. This exciting project, delivered in partnership with Scotland’s local authorities and as part of the UK wide Bike Life project, is a robust assessment of city cycling development. Integrated with Sustrans Scotland other programmes, Bike Life Scotland aims to maximise the impact of urban focused work.

Educated to degree level or equivalent, you will have experience of project management and partnership working. Your excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and presentation skills are essential as is your ability to source and write engaging content. You will have knowledge of Scottish Government policies and the context for active travel in Scotland and you will have a good understanding of the important of research led evidence to support behaviour change.  You will be committed to the promotion of sustainable transport.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Monday 25 November 2019.  Interviews will take place in Edinburgh week commencing Monday 2 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.

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

Fixed-term – 12 months

Based in Edinburgh, Scotland

Unicef ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

Unicef UK’s Programmes Department works tirelessly to drive positive change for children around the world. We deliver three major programmes within the UK that work across health, education and local government services, reaching more than 2.5 million children each year. Our approach is focused on transforming the systems that are in place to support children, using the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) as both our mandate and our guide.

We are currently recruiting for a Youth Justice Specialist to join the team. This is a brand new role that has come about following a generous gift from private donors in Scotland and a situational analysis on the state of children’s rights in UK, we have identified the youth criminal justice system as an area where we could potentially make a significant and lasting difference to children and young people domestically; whilst also building on some of the ground breaking and exciting work that is already taking place across our other UK programmes, particularly in our Child Friendly Cities and Communities programme.

As Youth Justice Specialist, you will undertake a large-scale research study of the UK’s Youth Criminal Justice system across all four nations. To succeed, you will be an expert in this area and bring comprehensive knowledge and understanding of both the youth criminal justice sector and children’s human rights across all four nations (noting the specific challenges and nuances for each country). This will be backed up and supported by direct experience and insight from working inside – and potentially experiencing the system yourself.

If you are passionate about transforming the youth criminal justice system and applying your expertise, skills and knowledge to ensure that children and young people access to their full rights, then this role is for you.

Closing date: 11.59pm, Sunday 1 December 2019.

Interview date: Wednesday, 11 December 2019.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

Unicef UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights. CVs will not be accepted.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

Senior Evaluation Officer, Research & Monitoring Unit

(SUS2786)

£27,255 per annum

2 vacancies - 37.5 hours per week – based in Edinburgh

Sustrans Research & Monitoring Unit provides evidence on sustainable and active travel that is transparent and authoritative and which influences and shapes policy, practice and behaviour across the UK.  These two roles will play an important part in developing our understanding of active travel in Scotland with responsibilities for evaluating our work focused on behaviour change and community engagement.  Duties will include developing and managing a small team as well as overseeing aspects of our wider programme of monitoring, evaluation and appraisal work.

We are seeking creative, passionate and experienced individuals to join our team of over 50 people based across the UK.  If you have a good understanding of best practice in monitoring and evaluation techniques, have demonstrable project management skills and are a great communicator with the ability to present technical information in a clear way this could be the opportunity for you.  You will be able to draw on a wide range of research methods and apply them to real world projects, have strong analytical skills, experience of working with partners and clients and know how to get the best out of others both through line management and task supervision.  You will also be committed to the promotion of active and sustainable travel.

Sustrans offers flexible working patterns and generous annual leave.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Monday 18 November 2019.  Interviews will take place in Edinburgh during week beginning Monday 2 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.

Service Manager (Contract)
Royal Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy
£20,512 per annum

Royal Voluntary Service is an innovative charity that focuses on inspiring people to give the gift of voluntary time to support the NHS and older people at home and in the community. We are now looking for a Service Manager to join us for a fixed-term contract until the end of May 2020 which has a high likelihood of extension.

If you are a collaborative individual with experience of managing and motivating teams of staff and volunteers, this is the perfect opportunity to enhance your skills with a well-established organisation.

In this exciting role, you will have the chance to lead a passionate team including volunteers and deliver a really valuable service.

As the Service Manager, you will oversee the On Ward and Patient Transport services at Royal Victoria Hospital.

The On Ward service helps patients on wards with nutrition, hydration and both cognitive and physical exercises to support a successful discharge from hospital. The Patient Transport service ensures that patients are accompanied home after a hospital stay and provides company and reassurance once they are back home.

Specifically, you will:

- Recruit, motivate and manage a team of volunteers
- Line manage two part time Co-ordinators 
- Set up and mobilise the two services in a timely fashion 
- Promote the service to all NHS contacts and build strong relationships 
- Manage the service budget
 
To be considered, you will need:

- Experience of managing and motivating teams of staff and volunteers
- To be commercially aware with relevant experience of managing a similar service type
- Knowledge of the needs of the community and the groups, providers and bodies within it, including health and social care providers
- An understanding of how to use basic data to monitor trends and provide forecasts

As the Service Manager, you will have excellent communication skills and be able to work on your initiative. A team leader, you will be able to motivate staff and volunteers and establish positive and effective partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders.

This is a full time role, working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

The closing date for this role is the 21st November 2019.

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Other organisations may call this role Community Service Manager, Volunteering Supervisor, Volunteering Team Leader, Community Support Manager, Volunteer Supervisor, or Volunteer Team Leader.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Ferrywell Youth Project (31 – 33 Pennywell Road, EH4 4PJ)

YOUTH WORKER – FULL TIME

(Salary £25,500 - £28,000 dependent on experience, plus pension scheme)

Got stoned. Stole a motor. Stormed out of the house. Got in a fight. Got pregnant. Struggling with school, finding it hard to make friends, feeling alone, feeling overwhelmed…all of these are potentially life-changing moments and periods.

FYP want to see young people valued and supported through these times. We want to see our young people living lives characterised by positive, healthy and responsible choices.

FYP grew out of years of SU Scotland work in the Pilton, Muirhouse and Drylaw area of Edinburgh. We are a project rooted in Christian faith and values. We want to see our young people thrive and have a significant impact on their community, celebrating with them the progress that is made.

In the last three years we have gone from no paid staff to one full-time and two part-time workers. We currently have 28 wonderful volunteers. We have also just obtained our first premises at the heart of our community.

If you are a Christian with school and/or community based experience working with young people and are enthusiastic, pastorally sensitive, have good communication skills and are able to work well within a team and with other organisations and agencies, please contact us for more information. This is a 3 year fixed term post.

For this post, it is important that you are committed to FYP’s vision and ethos and are able to demonstrate this through your commitment and motivation. It is also an Occupational Requirement (Equality Act – part 1, schedule 9), that the post holder is a committed Christian. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme Disclosure.

The closing date for applications is the Friday 22nd November 2019.  

Ferrywell Youth Project is an equitable employer and operates a child protection policy. Scottish Charity number SC045027