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22,167 for 21 Hours per week (3 days or 4 days). Fixed term for 24 months.RoleSLIC is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, dynamic and dedicated individual to support the programme team. SLIC leads several programmes which ensure Scotlands libraries are innovative and exciting venues enriching the lives of their communities. This post will provide vital support to continue to deliver the national aims of Forward: Scotlands Public Library Strategy 2021-2025. The post holder will also work with key library stakeholders and partner organisations on a number of programmes including digital inclusion, sustainability, cultural experiences and evidence-based project delivery.Terms of WorkThis post offers flexible working and requires an ability to travel with occasional overnight stays. The SLIC office is based in Glasgow, although the team mainly work a hybrid model.This post offers a flexible work pattern to be agreed with the successful candidate. Options include 3 days at 7 hours or 4 days at 5.25 hours. Candidates must be able to work one of the following days as part of their pattern: Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday.Application notesA recruitment pack and application form are available below.CLOSING DATE: 12noon, Friday 18th AprilINTERVIEWS: To be held in Glasgow on Friday 5th MayWe are currently recruiting a full-time Community Development Officer to join our Communities Team, based in Glasgow, on a fixed term contract.The post-holder will predominantly support the New Scots Core Group Advisers and their involvement in supporting the implementation of the New Scots Strategy. The group aims to represent and advocate for a cross-section of the New Scots communities. As New Scots Core Group members, they have a role in monitoring the progress of the New Scots Delivery Plan.Specifically, this role will focus on our approach to community learning and development. As a consequence, the role will directly contribute to two of our core strategic objectives:Nothing about refugees without refugeesOur expertise informs good policy, practice and adviceWe are looking for a person with either a qualification in community development or equivalent experience; preferably with experience of working with refugees.As this is a fixed term project you will need to make an immediate contribution to the design and development of the community learning and development approach. In addition to having a friendly, dynamic and gregarious nature, you will need excellent communication skills both face to face and electronically as well as flexibility and adaptability to meet evolving needs.About usScottish Refugee Council is Scotlands national refugee charity. Every year, we provide direct support and advice to people rebuilding their lives in Scotland, standing up for peoples rights and campaigning for a fairer and more humane asylum system and enhanced integration for communities in Scotland.The vision is for a Scotland in which all people seeking refugee protection are welcome. A place where men, women and children are protected, find safety and support, have their human rights and dignity respected and can achieve their full potential. Together, we can build a better future with refugees in Scotland. Find out more at scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk.Employee benefits package39 days of leave (including public holidays)Training and development opportunitiesUnion recognitionFresh fruit, tea & coffee in officeEnhanced pay benefitsCounselling & coaching serviceCycle to work schemeDeath in service & 24-hour GP serviceThis post will be subject to PVG Disclosure check.Hybrid: Office in Glasgow, occasionally homeworkingClosing 21st April 2025Job Summary:The Director is the key management leader for Interfaith Scotland and is responsible for the strategic development of its vision and purposes.Vision: To work together as people of faith for a just and inclusive Scotland.Purposes:To provide a forum for faith communities in Scotland to dialogue with one another on matters of religious, national and civic importance.To provide face to face and virtual platforms to enrich and develop local, national and international interfaith dialogue, engagement and action.To promote educational activities in connection with interfaith relations.To encourage civic engagement by religious communities in Scotland.To support equality and human rights for individuals and communities with religion and belief as a protected characteristic.Engender is Scotlands leading intersectional feminist policy and advocacy organisation. We work to dismantle gender inequality and to secure equal access to power, safety, resources and rights for all women.The RoleThis role will lead on the development and delivery of Engenders Equal Representation project. The post-holder will identify opportunities to influence policy and practice and advocate for changes within political parties, democratic institutions and wider culture that will enable greater representation and participation of women in all their diversity. The role will support the realisation of Engenders strategic aims and the post-holder will work closely with Engender colleagues to support the organisation''s wider work.The CandidateThe role requires knowledge of Scotland''s political landscape and how political parties function coupled with an ability to build and maintain effective partnerships and stakeholder relationships. We value strategic thinking and the ability to provide vision and direction for initiatives.An understanding of intersectional feminism and a strong commitment to promoting equality are essential.The successful candidate should have experience of delivering training to a range of audiences.Strong communication and interpersonal skills are crucial, as is the ability to work collaboratively within a team while also managing independent tasks and multiple priorities.Key Responsibilities:Supporting the delivery of Engenders strategy for equal representation in collaboration with the wider team.Identifying and acting on opportunities to influence policy, practice and culture to achieve equal representation and advocating for changes that will have a positive impact on womens representation and participation in politics.Identifying and acting on opportunities for campaigning on specific issues or policy areas relating to Equal Representation.Maintaining strong relationships with key figures across the political sphere including within political parties, local government, Scottish Parliament, Scottish Government.Working collaboratively on equal representation with partners across the womens & equalities sector in Scotland and UK.Coordinating partnership projects to deliver shared goals (including the Equal Representation Coalition).Representing Engender in working groups, projects, at events and other engagements.Supporting and contributing to the wider work of Engender.Tracking project outcomes and preparing reports for funders.Required Skills and ExperienceA sound understanding of how political parties function.Experience of delivering training.A sound understanding of intersectionality and how women experience multiple discriminations.Clear writing style, and ability to communicate complex issues simply.Excellent inter-personal and communication skills.Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads and meet targets.Experience of networking at a national and local level.Experience of political activism.Demonstrable commitment to equality across all protected characteristics.Ability to collate and analyse data.This is a full-time position of 35 hours per week (Engender is currently trialling a 4-day working week. During the trial, working hours will be reduced to 30 per week with no impact on salary. The outcome of the trial will determine whether Engender adopts this approach in the longer term.) This is a temporary post for 12 months and is not expected to be continued.Competitive salary 30,663.6339 days annual leave, including bank holidays (36 days pro rata during 4-day week trial).Auto-enrolment into Engenders pension scheme with 8% employer contribution.Flexible working opportunities and access to services and resources to support your wellbeing.Hybrid: Based at any of our UK offices, these are Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Newcastle and Newtown.Closing 13th April 2025We have an opportunity for a Strategic Planning Manager to join the Strategic Planning team on a full-time fixed term contract for 12 months. This is a dynamic role where you will co-ordinate the key components of the strategic management system.Its an exciting time to join the Fund as we implement our 2030 strategy It Starts with Community. Our ambitious 3-year Corporate Plan sets stretching goals to guide the organisations delivery of the strategy. The Strategic Planning team plays a key role in driving the Fund to achieve our overarching strategic ambitions. Through our strategy, we aim to build resilient communities that are more inclusive and environmentally sustainable. Were committed to focusing our efforts where the need is greatest, particularly with people, places and communities who experience poverty, disadvantage, and discrimination. Were eager to make a significant impact in the years ahead.You will be part of a small, dispersed team working flexibly to meet the needs of our key stakeholders. The team oversees the Funds corporate planning, business planning and project/programme management processes to ensure we achieve our strategic ambitions.You will bring expertise in strategic planning to facilitate the annual business planning process within senior leadership teams across the Fund, supporting directorates to deliver our strategic aspirations. We are looking for someone with a keen eye for detail who can also see the bigger picture. Through a continuous improvement approach, you will regularly review our ways of working and be empowered to identify and implement innovative solutions. With your strategic thinking and analytical skills, you will contribute to reports to senior leaders to provide assurance, raise issues and support effective decision making.You will work collaboratively with our wider network of colleagues from across the organisation to deliver our key corporate processes, including the Finance team to ensure alignment between planning and budgeting.Youll play a key role in reporting against our strategic transformation and delivery programme, helping the Fund to assess whether we are on track to achieve our goals. You will have a strong background in project delivery, helping to develop and strengthen our internal project management capabilities by rolling out project management tools and templates, and providing coaching and guidance to project leads.With strong organisational skills, you will manage your workload and priorities throughout the year, ensuring that team priorities are met and aligning your efforts with the overall goals of the team. Your strong communication skills and passion will help raise the profile of the team and our work with colleagues across the Fund. There will be some travel expectations, with quarterly face-to-face team meetings within one of our offices. #J-18808-Ljbffr