Award winning animal charity Pet Blood Bank UK is pleased to be seeking an HR Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping our organisation's human resources landscape. This position holds significant importance in devising and implementing HR strategies that align with our strategic objectives, while also fostering a positive work culture throughout Pet Blood Bank UK. If you're passionate about making a difference and are adept at HR management, we invite you to be part of our dedicated team.
Background
Launched in 2007, Pet Blood Bank UK is the only charity that provides a blood bank service for all vets across the UK. As part of our charitable remit, our aim is to advance animal health and welfare and to relieve suffering by providing quick and convenient access to blood. Every unit of blood helps save up to four other lives, saving thousands of lives every year.
Our values
Caring. Pioneering. Real. These are the values Pet Blood Bank UK is built upon. Our values bind us together as a charity and guide everything we do. We expect every team member to know, understand and embody our values, helping to build our reputation as a pioneering, caring and practical charity.
What you’ll do
What we need
This is a newly created role in Pet Blood Bank UK; our ideal candidate will understand the critical importance of HR in driving organisational success and sustainability. You will possess a proven track record in developing and implementing HR strategies aligned with objectives and demonstrate strong analytical skills.
We’re looking for someone who has:
What’s in it for you
In return, we offer full training, competitive salary with pay progression, contributory pension scheme, lifestyle rewards and 30 days annual holidays (pro rata, including bank holidays).
Further details
This role is part time, working 25 hours per week, ideally Mon – Fri.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference for individuals with lived experience of mental health challenges and recovery as part of our Mental Health and Substance Use Team.
You will be highly motivated with a passion for involving people in shaping issues that affect their lives. You will promote the active involvement of people who have lived experience of mental health challenges in the planning, development and evaluation of services that are important to them.
Ideally you’ll have experience of using a strength-based approach and be able to encourage and support individuals to use their experience to influence decision-making. You’ll be able to design, deliver and evaluate information sessions and workshops, working with individuals to empower them. Ideally, you’ll have a relevant qualification in an area such as Social Services or Community Learning and Development, or equivalent professional or volunteer experience.
An opportunity has arisen for a housing officer to join our Bethany Homes team on a part-time basis. The Housing Officer will ensure the efficient outworking of tenancy management functions across Bethany properties across Edinburgh, including letting, inspecting and management of properties, whilst helping to meet occupancy targets, working closely with the tenants to provide the highest level of care, to deal with the day to day issues of housing and property management, including supporting the tenants with rent and maintenance issues, thereby maximising rental income and providing administration support as required.
As part of the wider Bethany Homes Team, you will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills and have the ability to work on your own whilst prioritising your workload; you will have experience and knowledge of the service user group and their surrounding issues relating to homelessness, as well as, having housing/letting management experience. Competence in the use of Microsoft office tools is essential.
At Bethany we are committed to helping our employees flourish personally and professionally. Bethany provides 30 days of annual leave initially to all contracted staff, rising to a maximum of 40 days depending on length of service. We also provide enhanced payments for maternity, paternity, and adoption. Bethany also provides a company pension scheme and a death in service benefit scheme.
As Bethany is a Christian organisation, this post carries an Occupational Requirement in line with Equality Act 2010. Please note that one reference must be from your church minister or leader to endorse your live and active Christian faith and commitment. Successful applicants for this post will require membership of the PVG scheme and registration with the SSSC.
Job Purpose: The role of the Duty Crisis Support Worker is to provide a confidential, safe and supportive information service to women and agencies who contact EWA through the crisis phone line and/or ‘drop in’ service, and where appropriate to also assess women, and any accompanying children who are affected by domestic abuse, for refuge accommodation.
INTRODUCTION
Established in 1936 and one of Scotland’s leading wildlife bodies, the Scottish Ornithologists’ Club is a registered Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) with some 3500 members. Its purpose is to advance the study and appreciation of birds in Scotland by promoting their documentation, promoting interest in them, promoting their conservation, providing a focus for information about them and encouraging the appreciation of relevant creative arts.
The Club’s headquarters, which also feature a renowned ornithology library, wildlife art gallery and sales outlet, are in Aberlady, East Lothian. Fifteen nationwide Branches are led by members who organise events, outings and projects in their areas. Staff contribute a national series of events, conferences and training activities for members of all ages. Publications include the highly regarded quarterly journal Scottish Birds, mobile app (Where to Watch Birds in Scotland), regional bird reports, e-newsletters and other online media.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Club Manager will lead and oversee all aspects of running the Club, including its small team of staff, volunteers, an annual turnover of about £350,000 and assets which include built property (HQ). They will champion and drive forward the Club’s vision and goals. There will be emphasis on strong leadership to manage and support staff, volunteers and trustees; ensuring the highest standard of services to members; planning and reporting on the annual programme of Club-wide events and developing future priorities.
KEY OBJECTIVES:
MAIN WORK AREAS
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The successful candidate may be expected to demonstrate:
Background information
The Welcoming Association is a charity that works with New Scots (asylum seekers, refugees and migrants) in Edinburgh. We won the 2021 Ashden Award for Greener Communities, and three of our volunteers also won prestigious prizes at the Inspiring Volunteer Awards 2021. At the five-year strategic review in February 2024, the staff acknowledged some of the organisation’s many strengths, such as being cooperative, close-knit, flexible, and dedicated to its employees. Therefore, our future fundraiser will join a supportive and high-performing team.
Purpose of the role
The purpose of this role is to work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and have overall responsibility for the quality of our training and employability provision. These programmes aim to support The Welcoming Association's New Scot service users in accessing work, volunteering, and training opportunities that match their skills, qualifications, and interests. The post holder will provide individual coaching and guidance for The Welcoming Association’s service users and manage three project coordinators. They will also assist with the planning, delivery, and evaluation processes of the programmes they manage and other activities the organisation provides.
Additional information
Please note that you must already be eligible to work in the UK to be employed by The Welcoming Association.
The post holder will work from The Welcoming’s office on 20/1 Westfield Avenue, Edinburgh, EH11 2TT.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of The Welcoming. We welcome applications from BAME people, applicants with lived experience as refugees, or working with refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable adults.
The development team sessional workers will join our dynamic team, assisting with one or more of our community development projects within the contracted period to facilitate cooking group sessions, deliver educational activities and promote positive public health messages around nutrition and diet to adults and children.
Details
Two roles
Fixed term: to end of August 2024
Part-time: 18 hours per week, Tuesdays-Thursdays with some flexibility
Salary: £16/hr
Out-reach based at various locations around the city of Edinburgh
Travel expenses renumerated
CPD support and skills development
Flexible working patterns welcome
Holidays calculated pro rata and paid at the end of the contract
Closing Date: 6th June 2024
Interviews: 12th June 2024
Background
Edinburgh Community Food is a dynamic organisation, dedicated to supporting the people of Edinburgh to improve their health and wellbeing through nourishing food and wrap-around support. We deliver multiple food and health-based community development initiatives around the city, including working with the City of Edinburgh Council to deliver food and health sessions for families during school holidays.
The development team sessional workers will join our dynamic team, assisting with one or more of our community development projects within the contracted period to facilitate cooking group sessions, deliver educational activities and promote positive public health messages around nutrition and diet to adults and children.
Required
Desirable
We are hiring!
We are seeking two experienced Managers, with knowledge of current challenges and opportunities for rural communities and the environment, a passion for tackling the climate and biodiversity crises, and the ability to develop and deliver a portfolio of diverse projects in partnership with communities, land owners and managers, other NGOs and statutory agencies.
This is an exciting time to join The Southern Uplands Partnership, with significant scope to help shape our work as we embark on the next phase in our mission to catalyse rural sustainable development in south Scotland.
Our work is broad-based and cross-sectoral. We welcome applications from people with professional experience in any one or more of the sectors of: agriculture; community engagement/development; environment/ecology; economic development; and the arts, culture and/or heritage.
CACE is a trusted community resource which has been operating in the Cumbernauld and Northern Corridor areas for over 30 years. We work to prevent loneliness and isolation, supporting older people and their carers to live well in the community on their own terms. We do this through a programme of activities, groups, and outings, door-to-door community transport, and a well-established befriending programme.
We are seeking an Operations Manager to complete our small leadership team. Working closely with the people we support, our CEO, other team members and our Board of Trustees, you will have the opportunity to help shape and deliver the charity’s strategy.
Working to support our CEO in all aspects of the business, you will act as depute on operational matters, and will have delegated responsibility for a range of key business areas, including finance, HR, governance, fundraising, and evaluation.
To provide the best services in an ever-changing environment, we must constantly learn and develop as an organisation, whilst keeping those we support at the heart of our decision-making. You will be responsible for ensuring that our internal culture, and the operational processes which support it, align with this aim and our values.
For more information on the role, please take a look at the application pack.
Location: Primarily office-based with attendance at external meetings and events. Occasional home-working may be available for specific pieces of work by prior agreement, but due to the size of our team and nature of our work, no roles at CACE are compatible with substantial home-working.
What does ‘emotional health and wellbeing’ mean to you? What do you think it could mean for young people?
Over the last decade there has been a significant decline in the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people, with CAMHS recording an increase in referrals; in the first quarter of 2023, 10,500 children and young people were referred in Scotland. With a significant need to widen awareness of mental health and wellbeing within schools to support young people, SCCR’s Emotional Health and Wellbeing Lead plays a vital role within the team. You will be taking our work to young people, playing a role in reducing conflict situations that lead relationships to breakdown and mental health to suffer.
About the service
Cyrenians’ Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution is a National Resource Centre for best practice in conflict resolution, mediation and early intervention work with a particular focus on young people and families. Our award-winning digital resources, free training and events improve understanding of conflict and emotional needs, to transform relationships and lives.
About the role
This role will ensure that the SCCR continues to evolve and extend its reach. You will:
About you
We are seeking a committed and self-motivated individual with experience in conflict resolution, research, psychology and creative practices. You should be able to demonstrate the ability to work under your own initiative, while also working in a team environment.
You should also be:
How we will support you
You’ll be part of a small team, led by a supportive manager. There will be opportunities for you to learn and develop, while sharing your skills and experiences. You will have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme, and staff wellbeing services.
About us
At Cyrenians we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness by taking a Public Health Approach to Homelessness Prevention. We take a values-led and relationships-based approach to delivering all our services.
You can find out more about our impact and our values online.