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Salary depending on experience. PermanentRoleThe International Music and Performing Arts Charitable Trust (IMPACT) Scotland is the charity responsible for theconstruction and operation of Dunard Centre, a new all-purpose performance venue in Edinburgh’s St AndrewSquare.We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled person to join the Dunard Centre team as our first Head ofMarketing & Communications.This is an exceptional opportunity to help shape the brand of the Dunard Centre in its pre-opening phase andcommunicate our vision to the public and a wide range of stakeholders at local and national level.As a new organisation, we are in the process of building a permanent staffing structure. We're keen to hear frompeople with the desire to make a real difference to the trajectory of the Dunard Centre as we grow anddevelop.Please send a copy of your C.V. to: Jo Buckley, Chief Executive, at #####
along with acovering letter explaining why you would like to work at IMPACT Scotland and how you believe your skills fit therequirements of the role. Please aim for your C.V. to be no longer than two pages.Closing date for applications: Fri 31 May, 5pmHead of Marketing & CommunicationsPostcode: EH7 5ABEnter your starting address:Enter your starting address:If you sign up
you'll be able to save notes on active jobs.Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) is the National Development Body for Scotland’s museums and galleries. We support asector of 449 museums and galleries, through strategic investment, workforce development, advice and advocacy.We are a forward facing and inclusive organisation, committed to the ongoing development of a positive culturefor our team.We are seeking an experienced professional to lead our work to clearly communicate the positive value and impact ofthe museums and galleries sector. You will do this by developing and leading advocacy campaigns and activitythat make a strong case for Scotland’s museums and galleries sector to influence a range of audiences andstakeholders including Government Officials, Government Ministers, MSPs, relevant Committees, relevant fundersand other key organisations and influencers.Politically astute, the Senior Advocacy and Public Affairs Manager possesses strong communication and influencingskills, using information, research and data to build a political and public case for the sector and informevidence-based advocacy messaging and activity.Being able to navigate and effectively communicate complex issues that implicate the wider culture and heritagesector in Scotland will be essential. This is especially vital as parts of our sector face profound budgetchallenges, many navigating rising operational costs and workforce pressures while also striving to adapt toensure relevance to communities and users. As national development body, MGS needs to advocate clearly andeffectively on their behalf.This role offers an enriching opportunity to be creative and proactive in developing our organisational voice tohighlight pressures on, and make a strong case for, Scotland’s museums and galleries.The successful candidate will manifest MGS’s core values: collaboration, integrity, passion for museums, andcourageousness.We are recruiting a maternity cover Adult Engagement Manager - an integral role within our organisation that willsupport the development, delivery and direction of shmu’s services for adults facing challenges across NorthEast Scotland.No matter what your job is at shmu, everyone’s work is about the same thing – transforming the lives of individualsand communities across the North East. We are looking for an exceptional, passionate individual to join our teamas Adult Engagement Manager for an initial fixed term of 12 months as maternity cover, with the potential for apermanent post following the one-year period.As our Adult Services Manager, you will work alongside the Chief Executive to manage, develop, and enhance servicesfor adults facing challenges, with a key focus on mental health & wellbeing, community justice, trauma, anddisadvantage.As well as line-management responsibility for the Adult Services staff team, you will design, create and implementnew programmes across the strand which are managed and delivered to the highest standards. You will also beresponsible for the creation and maintenance of key partner relationships for our Adult Services provision.You will ensure that all funding, reporting and evaluation requirements are delivered, and will work with theManagement Team in order to secure financial sustainability for the Adult Services strand through securing andmanaging a combination of grants, contracted provision and commissioned work.We are recruiting for a full-time post, but we may consider part time options if appropriate. This post is initiallya one-year maternity cover, however, our Adult Services strand is growing, and we would be keen to work with thepost-holder to explore a sustainable funding model for the strand, including the continuation of the maternitycover post beyond the fixed term period.As an organisation, we passionately believe in supporting people to expand their horizons and achieve their fullpotential. Our approach, methods, projects and initiatives are nationally recognised, positioning us as a centreof excellence for the work we do. This approach also applies to our staff team. We believe in supporting themembers of our team to achieve their full potential and offer:- support to undertake relevant training and qualifications- regular support and supervision- flexible working hours and a TOIL system- initial paid holiday entitlement of 34 days (inclusive of any public/bank holidays which you may choose torequest)- a company sick pay scheme, effective from the first day of employment- a stakeholder pension, with an annually reviewed employer contribution (currently 5%)- a hybrid/office occasional working model to allow for working from home.We appreciate the importance of good mental health and wellbeing amongst our team and strive to provide a workingenvironment which supports people to achieve this. We are also committed to supporting the wellbeing of allthose who engage with our services -hear more about theimpact of our work in this area. Edinburgh/Glasgow office with options for blended working (Hybrid)Closing19th May 2024The Citizens Advice network in Scotland is the largest independent advice service in the country. Citizens AdviceScotland is a charity within this network – we act as a national organisation supporting and representing theservice as a whole and the interests of citizens. At the heart of the network there are 59 individual citizensadvice bureau across Scotland, all operating as independent charities in their own right, which focus onproviding support and advice directly to clients. Each of these organisations is a member of Citizens AdviceScotland. We believe that every citizen should have access to free, impartial and confidential advice that helpsthem make informed decisions, whenever they need it and however, they choose to access it.Our vision is for a Fairer Scotland where everyone has the advice and information they need to realise their rights,and that the barriers to accessing those rights are effectively challenged.The advice provided by the Citizens Advice network in communities in every corner of Scotland is life-changing andoften live-saving. We use that unique and unparalleled insight and evidence to advocate for people and securechange.How we tell the story of our impact and the difference we make is critical – this role is a rare opportunity to shapethe prevailing public and political debates and drive forward our strategic priorities to ensure that theCitizens Advice Network remains at the centre of decision-making.Our brand is the most trusted of any advice network in Scotland. You will protect and enhance our brand and be alertto both risk and opportunity. You will retain and build on our sector-leading media presence. We will need youto be adept at identifying the stories that need to be told, and expert in terms of cultivating therelationships and platforms we need to tell those stories effectively and persuasively.This role offers you the opportunity to work at the heart of supporting Scotland's largest independent advicenetwork and to make an invaluable contribution to citizen’s lives.Employee benefitsCitizens Advice Scotland offers excellent terms and conditions. We want our people to have a great work life balanceand we have designed our working practices and benefits to support this. Here are some of things our employeesbenefit from: a 35-hour full time working week, 40 days annual leave, genuine flexibility in working hours witha flexi-time system, and blended/hybrid working opportunities for every role.Citizens Advice Scotland is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion. We offer a range of family friendly,inclusive employment policies and flexible working arrangements to support all our staff. We are also committedto equality of opportunity for all and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age,disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief andmarriage and civil partnerships.CAS provides options for blended working to allow employees to balance their time attending the office with timeworking from home. The number of days you will be able to work from home each week will be dependent on your jobrole and can be discussed as part of the recruitment process.Victim Support Scotland – Empowering People Affected by Crime.We put victims and witnesses at the heart of everything we do so they are heard, have improved health and well-being,feel safer, more secure, and informed and that we are an effective organisation, that makes a lastingdifference.Who We Are?Victim Support Scotland provides support and information to people affected by crime and campaigns for victim andwitness rights. Regardless of whether a crime has been reported, or when it happened, our services are free,confidential, and tailored to individuals’ needs.Our vision is that people affected by crime – victims, witnesses, and their families – are treated with dignity andrespect and are at the heart of the justice in Scotland. Our mission is to ensure that all those affected bycrime receive high quality support that will help them to recover from their experiences. All our work is guidedand underpinned by our six core principles of being engaging and compassionate; inclusive and accessible;person-centred; adaptive, flexible, and responsive; collaborative; and knowledgeable and skilled.Do you want to work with an organisation that makes a difference to the lives of people affected by crime? A fabulousopportunity has arisen to come and join Victim Support Scotland as its Head of Finance and Estates.We are looking for an ambitious candidate who is passionate about continuous improvement and able to contributeprofessional expertise to develop the service and support key projects.The ideal candidate should be used to working independently and be able to demonstrate experience of managing achallenging workload in a busy environment to meet all deadlines. The postholder will be required to ensurecompliance with statutory and regulatory requirements is maintained at all times and must have experience ofcompleting year-end accounts.We are looking for an exceptional candidate with the required financial background and excellent people skills. Aqualified accountant, you will head up a small team ensuring that appropriate procedures and controls are inplace and you will play an important part in ensuring that the organisation manages its resources efficientlyand effectively.Salary: £47,266 - £62,420 (Pro-rata) Salary on appointment will normally be at the lower salary point, withprogression subject to regular review - in line with VSS performance appraisal arrangements. A higher salaryplacing will be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated.What is the roleAs a member of the Corporate Leadership Team (CLT) and reporting directly to the Director of Corporate Services, youwill be responsible for overseeing all financial and estates activity within VSS, ensuring the beneficial use ofall resources and capital to allow VSS to achieve its strategy and organisational objectives. You will providefinancial and estates management information to the VSS Executive LeadershipTeam (ELT) and will provide leadership to the Finance and Administration team in delivering a high quality andeffective customer service.You will create financial forecasting models, financial policies and procedures and lead on financial, estates andsustainability strategy and plans, in line with VSS overall strategy. You will ensure that all accounting andestates activity complies with regulations. You will work closely with other members of the CLT and will supportbusiness planning. You will be responsible for delivering recommendations from VSS’ estates management strategyby ensuring the physical needs of the organisation are met in a manner that is appropriate and cost effective,and ensures compliance with health and safety regulations for VSS employees and service users. You are alsoresponsible for the lease management for VSS occupied premises.We would consider Hybrid working and applications to work part-time in this role, this can be discussed atinterview.Please note - This post will be subject to a satisfactory Standard Disclosure Scotland check.What we offer?When you work for Victim Support Scotland, your wellbeing is important to us. Not only do we offer an enhanced annualleave package of 42 days (Pro-rata), but you will also have access to our free health cash plan which includescover for you and your family across a range of benefits, which include, dental cover, access to a virtual GP,counselling, legal support and discounts on gym memberships, cinema tickets, retail and much more. In additionwe offer a generous pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay and access to a credit union. Supportingemployee development is important to us and we offer comprehensive learning and development opportunities.
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