With Kids
Location
Scotland | United Kingdom
Job description
Salary: Up to £40,000 plus competitive benefits package:
*Applicable on completion of probationary period and subject to terms
Who are we?
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is the leading voice of 5.5 million small businesses and the self-employedacross the UK. Since 1974, we've supported people to start, run and grow their own business. Withmarket-leading benefits, local support, financial expertise, networking events and more, we provide our memberswith all the tools they need to succeed in business. We’re also the UK’s leading business campaigner, focused ondelivering change on issues that matter most. With teams across the UK, we work with governments anddecision-makers to make real change happen.
What will you do?
This is an interesting and varied role. As a key member of the FSB Scotland team, the successful candidate will:
FSB is dedicated to helping small businesses survive through these difficult times, and we value our staff enough toprovide highly competitive rates of pay, benefits, and internationally recognised qualifications. We believeyour work life balance is important and we provide you with all the tools, skills and support to help ourmembers every day, and help you develop your skills through teamwork and relationship building. We believediversity is the key to success, and we encourage people from all walks of life and backgrounds to come and joinus. Our inclusive environment allows all our employees to bring their whole selves to work.
All applications to be received by 3 March 2024 Any applications received after this date will be held on file for amaximum of 6 months and reviewed if the first round of applicants are unsuccessful.
To apply for this role please email your CV and covering letter detailing how you meet the essential criteria [email protected] .
Additional information
All applicants must be able to provide at interview stage their highest education certificates as listed on their CVand verification of their eligibility to work in the UK.
As an equal opportunities employer, FSB is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employeesand does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy andmaternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We believethere is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda and aspire to have a diverse andinclusive workplace, where all employees can bring their whole self to work. We strongly encourage suitablyqualified applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply and join FSB. Candidates with a disability who requirereasonable adjustments should contact the HR department at [email protected] .
Applicants are advised to apply early. We reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a highnumber of applications are received. If you are successful and short listed for interview you will be contactedby email.
To lead a health-focussed unit hosted in a Medical Royal College that aims to change the way Scotland tackles obesityprevention and healthy food policy.
To challenge the understanding of a healthy diet, obesity (and what a healthy weight looks like) and associated riskswith key groups, decision makers and individuals in public policy, media, health and beyond.
To identify and challenge the public and private sector interests that directly shape the obesogenic environment toidentify and influence action required.
To shape the political and policy agenda through direct engagement with senior decision-takers to enable the changeneeded to deliver population health measures.
To develop and inspire a successful, engaged team that can deliver agreed aspirations.
In conjunction with and as directed by the Steering Group, to lead, develop and monitor programmes of work,overseeing delivery and ensuring that programmes are evidence-based, outcome-focussed, fully aligned withstrategic priorities, seeking to promote a healthy diet and thus change the prevalence and profile of overweightand obesity in Scotland.
About You - Knowledge, Experience and Skill Set Required
Terms of Employment
The post-holder will report to the Steering Group which will be made up of representatives from the Scottish Academyof Royal Medical Colleges, the NHS and other subject matter experts.
Obesity Action Scotland will be collocated at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. The postholder will be an employee of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.
The post-holder will report to the Obesity Action Scotland Steering Group on matters related to strategy, policy andprogrammes and will report to the CEO of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow on all othermatters. The full job description is available for download below.
Successful candidates will have the requisite ability and experience to meet the specific requirements of thepost.
*Hybrid working enables employees to work both in the College and remotely. As part of this arrangement, employeeswill be required to spend at least 50% of their working time in the College, with the days being subject to theneeds of the business.
We promote an agile, flexible workforce and while this is a full‐time post, applications from individuals seekingless than full time, job‐share, or flexible working arrangements are welcome.
GCA deliver services over 6 days per week and throughout Glasgow, East Dunbartonshire and East Renfrewshire
Role:
The Counselling Service Manager will manage GCA’s Integrated Counselling Service. This service offers individual,free and confidential counselling for people experiencing alcohol-related difficulties and those impacted bysomeone else’s alcohol issue. The service is provided by trained staff, students and volunteers. Individualsaccess the service either directly or by being referred by another source such as a GP or ADRS Team. The serviceaddresses health and social wellbeing, while promoting and supporting the development of trauma informedpractice.
The post holder will support the Head of Client Services to manage and co-ordinate a high-quality service within GCA,whilst ensuring staff counsellors, volunteers and students receive appropriate supervision, support, andguidance. The service will be provided from North Claremont Street Office and within community settings.
In return for choosing to work for GCA, the benefits you will receive are:
Organisation Profile:
Glasgow Council on Alcohol (GCA) was founded in 1965 and is the oldest established Council on Alcohol in Scotland.GCA is a voluntary organisation working to reduce the harm caused by alcohol misuse through the provision of arange of high quality advice, information, counselling, support, prevention and education and trainingservices.
The 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.
Citizens Advice Scotland runs a series of national specialist services as projects which require dedicated projectmanagement. As a Project Coordinator you will take the lead on nominated projects with the overallresponsibility for their execution and successful delivery.
As well as leading as the focal point for the allocated projects, your role will be responsible for the overallproject management through proactive engagement, communication, planning and reporting with key stakeholders andparticipating member organisations of Citizens Advice Scotland.
You will ensure the funder and participating bureaux, as well as external and internal stakeholders are communicatedwith regularly, effectively and in an engaging way, particularly on matters relating to project delivery,management of project change and risks, service design and Quality Assurance as well as contract and financialbudgetary management. You will require an ability to foster a team culture across a dispersed team and be ableto direct and support them to communicate and engage with stakeholders effectively, monitor performance andservice design as well as meet external and internal reporting requirements.
National Projects are focused on providing a comprehensive, enhanced support service which is being delivered by thebureau network. Prior knowledge and involvement in advice projects would be an advantage.
This role offers the opportunity to be part of an influential organisation that campaigns for a fairer Scotland inorder to make a real difference to consumers' lives. This is a great opportunity to play a critical role inhelping to make society fairer, and in supporting our network of Citizens Advice Bureaux across Scotland.
Employee benefits
Citizens 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.
Are you passionate about high quality childcare and making a real difference to children and families in Scotland? Doyou want to be part of SCMA – a thriving membership organisation, advocating on behalf of childminders, anddelivering services across Scotland?
The Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) is the national voice of childminding in Scotland. SCMA is a nationalThird Sector and membership organisation that promotes childminding as a quality childcare service. Working onbehalf of its 2,600 childminder members, SCMA helps to improve the wellbeing and outcomes for Scotland’schildren and aims to influence policy to ensure that it is informed by the experiences of childminding. SCMAprovides a wide range of support and professional services for members including training and events as well asdelivering local services. For more information visit childminding.org
We are recruiting a Workforce Manager (Retention) to manage the development and delivery of childminder retentionpilot models in our exciting new Workforce Programme, Shaping Scotland’s Childminding Future, aimed at retainingand growing the number of childminders across Scotland.
The successful applicant will be responsible for leading and managing a retention models team as well as workingcollaboratively with the wider SCMA team to deliver our innovative work which focuses on providing Mentoring,Funded Time Off the Floor and Quality & Learning support for childminders. You will work in closepartnership with designated local authorities and wider stakeholders.
We require a skilled communicator with the ability to manage and motivate your team, demonstrating enthusiasm,self-motivation, and focus. You should have a robust understanding of childminding services, current challengesfor the childminding workforce and solution focused approaches, including the ability to test and innovate.
Excellent planning, organisational and inter-personal skills are required and working as part of a team is essential.You should have highly developed written and oral communication skills.
Initial funding is until March 2025, however this is part of a 3-year proposal with funding confirmation received onan annual basis. The post is home/office based, requiring travel and attendance at meetings across the centralbelt and occasionally wider (including regular attendance at Head Office in Stirling).
Equipment and broadband/IT connections will be provided.
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