With Kids
Location
Inverness, Highland | United Kingdom
Job description
About Us:
The Cairngorms National Park is an incredible place to live and work. The UK’s largest national park is home to over25% of the UK’s rare and endangered species, four of the UK’s top five highest mountains, the largest Caledonianforest and some of Scotland’s most iconic rivers. It is a truly unique landscape and this is an exceptional rolefor the right person.
Alongside its spectacular nature, the National Park is home to 18,000 residents and over 1,000 businesses, alongsidethe nearly two million people who visit the area each year. This role is a great opportunity for the rightperson to ensure that the Park Authority’s key services deliver for residents, businesses and visitorsalike.
There are some key issues facing the National Park around affordable housing, transport infrastructure and managingfor visitors, and this role will be instrumental in shaping our approach in these areas.
The Cairngorms National Park Authority is a fantastic place to work and offers great opportunities to grow yourcareer. The Park Authority is listed in the UK’s top 100 best not- for-profit companies to work for. We’rededicated to both this fantastic place and our employees.
We now have an exciting opportunity for a Director of Planning and Place to make a lasting and positive impact to thework of the Park Authority and to the future of this incredible National Park.
The Role:
As the Director of Planning and Place, you will provide strategic leadership, clear organisational vision andlong-term direction for the Park Authority on Planning, Rural Development and Visitor Services, and ensureoperational effectiveness within these areas.
You will ensure the Park Authority’s Planning, Rural Development and Visitor Services teams provide a high qualityservice for all external customers and ensure a high standard of corporate governance and service delivery,including financial and staff management.
You will oversee the delivery of strategic partnerships with other organisations and delivery of key programme andprojects, with a view to achieving successful implementation of the National Park Partnership Plan and theNational Park Authority’s Corporate and Operational Plans.
If you are keen to be the Director of Planning and Place – playing a key role in the management of the Park Authorityand the wider National Park – and can display the skills and experience listed here, this is the role you’vebeen waiting for.
Equalities:
The Park Authority is an inclusive organisation and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of sex, sexualorientation, gender identity, race, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity, relationship status,disability, age and social class. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black, Asian andminority ethnic communities, disabled and LGBTQ+ communities, as they are under-represented in the environmentsector.
We are also a Disability Confident committed employer: if you are an applicant with disabilities who meets theessential requirements of the post, we will interview you. In all circumstances, the Park Authority appoints onmerit-based evidence that the applicant supplies in meeting the essential criteria for the post.
About You:
To be considered as our Director of Planning and Place, you:
More Information
For more information on the post please contact the Grant Moir, CEO on 01479 870509.
How to apply:
To apply, please visit our website
Please note, we do not accept Curriculum Vitae (CV).
If you require more information, or if you require any adjustments to be made to the application process due todisability please email: [email protected]
To see how the Park Authority collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants, please view thePrivacy Notice available on our website.
Closing Date:23:59pm, Thursday 14th March 2024
The Park Authority is working with the National Lottery Heritage Fund and over 70 partners on its Cairngorms 2030(C2030) programme. Inspired by the Gaelic word Dùthchas – meaning the deep-rooted connection between people andnature – Cairngorms 2030 will put the power to tackle the climate and nature crisis in the hands of people wholive, visit and work in the UK’s largest national park.
Through 20 long-term projects, the Cairngorms will become the first national park in the UK to reach – and go beyond– net zero carbon emissions. We will do this by:
In the Cairngorms National Park, people and nature will thrive together.
We are opening recruitment for the post of Knowledge Exchange Coordinator which one of several posts to deliver thisprogramme.
About Us:
The Cairngorms National Park (CNP) is the largest national park in the UK, covering 4500km2. It is also a place ofsheer abundance, having more high mountain ground than anywhere else in the UK, the largest Caledonian forest,some of Scotland’s purest rivers and finest livestock rearing farmland. It is home to 25 percent of the UK’srare and endangered species. It is a truly unique place to work, with our dedicated and passionate VisitorServices team who are committed to people and nature thriving together.. Furthermore, there is access to some ofthe most beautiful countryside straight from our Headquarters office door.
The Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) was recognised as one of Scotland's top 10 flexible employers andlisted in the UK’s Top 100 best not for profit companies to work for; we’re dedicated to both this fantasticlandscape and our employees.
We now have an exciting opportunity for a Sustainable Transport Manager to join the CNPA and lead the delivery of theTransport components within the Place theme of the Cairngorms 2030 programme.
Equalities:
CNPA is an inclusive organisation and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, race, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity, relationship status, disability, age andsocial class. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black, Asian and minority ethniccommunities, disabled and LGBTQ+ communities, as they are under-represented in the environment sector.
We are Disability Confident committed employer, if you are an applicant with disabilities who meets the essentialrequirements of the post, we will interview you. In all circumstances CNPA appoints on merit-based evidence theapplicant supplies in meeting the essential criteria for the post.
The Role:
As the Sustainable Transport Manager, you will lead the delivery of the Transport components within the Place themeof the Cairngorms 2030 programme.
You will reporting to the Head of the Cairngorms 2030 programme and have overall responsibility for delivery of thetransport programme within Cairngorms 2030. This will be across the 4 multifaceted projects, covering:delivering new Active travel Infrastructure, instigating sustainable travel initiatives, making the Cairngormsmore cycle friendly and encouraging a step change in travel behaviours. Therefore, ensuring that the CairngormsNational Park becomes a rural exemplar for Active and Sustainable travel.
You will be responsible for all the Programme management functions including programme planning, task management,financial forecasting and budget control. You will also develop match funding applications and manage subsequentgrant awards and their conditions.
As the postholder you will prepare tender briefs and specifications for both high value, technical construction andfor consultancy or goods/services contracts. As well as procuring construction and services contracts to therequired public sector standards including tender assessment and awarding contracts, followed by the subsequentmanagement of contracts including dealing with emerging contractual and legal issues.
You will also manage multiple strategic relationships with external funders and partners in particular LocalAuthorities and Regional Transport Partnerships, giving opportunities for networking and building strong workingrelationships.
So, if you are keen to be our Sustainable Transport Manager and you can display the skills and experience listedhere, this is the role you’ve been waiting for.
About You:
To be considered as our Sustainable Transport Manager, you’ll need:
Membership of a relevant professional organisation such as ICE, IMeche, CHIT or TPS; Project management qualificationsuch as PRINCE2 or MSP; Prior experience of managing Places for Everyone funded projects; IT skills – projectmanagement software; An understanding of the purpose and aims of the Cairngorms National Park and knowledge ofthe Gaelic language would be beneficial to your application.
Angus Voice (AV) currently have the following vacancies on our Board of Directors:
Angus Voice is for and led by people who have personal experience of accessing mental health services. The aim is tobuild the capacity and involvement of people who use mental health services. It enables us to contribute toimproving the services that affect us. The project does this by building partnerships and challenging stigma anddiscrimination.
Angus Voice invite applications from individuals who are willing to share their expertise, knowledge and skills intaking forward this important work and ensuring best practice in Board Governance. The individual must becommitted in our collective strategic vision for the organisation in creating a more inclusive community whereevery person’s voice matters.
We are looking for people who have an understanding and commitment to reducing inequality, isolation and stigma andhave the following skills and expertise:
This role is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although expenses for travel may be claimed in line withAV’s expenses policy. We are currently holding Board meetings remotely, and envisage there will be a mix of inperson and remote meetings moving forward - so we would consider someone out with the local area taking on thisrole.
The Donaldson Trust (“Donaldsons”) is Scotland’s leading charity for neurodiversity. We pride ourselves on ourperson-centred approach and expertise, recognising the importance of tailored, flexible support services so wecan truly meet the individual needs of neurodivergent young people and adults.
As the National Body for Neurodiversity, we are a catalyst for change. We believe there is a genuine opportunity tochange society for the better. We aim to be at the forefront of driving this change, and make a difference with,and for, neurodivergent people. The role of Director of Services carries strategic significance in ourorganisation and will impact significantly on our future direction and focus.
With responsibility for the strategic development and delivery of Donaldsons’ wellbeing and adult services, embeddingboth best practice and the highest standards of safeguarding, you will play a crucial role in supportingneurodivergent young people and adults by ensuring Donaldsons continues to provide relevant person-centredservices that meet both current and future needs. As an active member of the Executive Leadership Team, theDirector of Services will work collaboratively and directly contribute to the development of strategies andoperational plans that ensure the achievement of our key priorities.
An inspiring, solutions-focused and forward-thinking leader, you will bring relevant experience in developing,delivering and growing registered services that support people in a person-centred and outcome-focused way.Bringing knowledge of the local authority funding environment and national policy landscape that drives servicedevelopment and funding, the successful candidate will also bring a strong desire to embrace innovation andencourage both internal and external stakeholders alike to think differently in relation to how neurodivergentyoung people and adults are supported more effectively.
Working closely with the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Trustees you would be joining Donaldsons at acritical time for the development of further opportunities for neurodivergent people in Scotland.
NB: Donaldsons operates a Hybrid Working Policy and whilst this post is based in Linlithgow, the successful candidatewould not necessarily need to be in the office on a full-time basis.
Donaldsons is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified andeligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religionor belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.
About the role
A new and exciting opportunity to work as a fundamental part of the People Team, supporting colleagues through theirtime with Sustrans.
The purpose of the role is to strengthen our colleagues’ voice, building the organisation’s capability to positivelymanage colleague relations, supporting Sustrans in building colleagues’ trust and engagement and leadingcolleague relations to ensure we are a charity for everyone.
The role will develop and implement a colleague relations strategy that aligns with Sustrans’ goals, values, andlegal requirements.
As the Head of Colleague Relations, you will be instrumental in maximising the colleague experience. You will linemanage a team of three People Advisors to provide coaching and expert advice to line managers on policies, legalrequirements, processes and best practice.
You will work closely with the wider Human Resources teams, legal counsel and senior management to address complexemployee relation issues and provide expert advice and recommendations
You will help lead Sustrans in developing a positive relationship and ways of working with our newly recognised unionand reconstituted colleague forum, helping lead negotiations and being a key contact in this exciting newrelationship.
You will support organisational change, develop and implement initiatives to enhance employee engagement,satisfaction, and retention and ensure our policies are modern, valued and inclusive.
This role does not involve regular travel. We may occasionally need you travel during your work including occasionalovernight stays.
About you
You should have experience of leading a colleague relations team in managing complex case work, as well as changemanagement and supporting organisations through change.
You will need experience of working in a unionised environment, and of building relationships and managingnegotiations in line with a recognition agreement.
You will need a good understanding of colleague engagement and practices and experience of developing people policiesand procedures.
You will be educated to CIPD level 5 and be passionate about progressing the EDI agenda.
Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity,enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusiveemployer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular fromunder-represented groups.
What we offer
In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewardingworking environment.
28 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)
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
Group Personal Pension scheme with a 5% or 6% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
Bike, computer and season ticket loans
London Weighting Allowance of £4,195 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plusthe City of London)
Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary
Family Friendly
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
About Sustrans
At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.
We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative,problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have avision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.
You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting,impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference youmake to people, communities and the planet.
We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and prideourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported.
You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive,ethical and fun.
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