Performance and Impact Advisor (Support in the Right Direction)

Do you like to work as part of a compassionate, knowledgeable, and effective team?

Would you like to use your skills to support charities and help people live independentand flourishing lives?

If so, we have a fabulous opportunity for you as a Performance and Impact Advisor (PIA)with our Support inthe Right Direction (SiRD) fund team. We are looking for a full time (35 hours per week) PIA to join oursmall team delivering this important funding stream on behalf of the Scottish Government Social CareDirectorate.

SiRD is a highly regarded, multi-year, funding programme delivering independent supportfor people, social care users and unpaid carers to be equal partners in their social care planning and maximisetheir right to ‘choice and control’ under Self-Directed Support legislation. Independent support organisationsin the SiRD programme are locally based across Scotland and include advocacy organisations, Carers Centres,Centres of Inclusive Living, and other community groups.

As a PIA you will support our SiRD Fund Manager to provide high quality support forfunded groups and the Scottish Government, ensuring the best impact and learning from the funding. As part of asmall team you will have a varied role, from grant administration and monitoring through to communications,event planning, research, and programme development.

This position is suitable for people who like to work collaboratively, who can applysound judgement, and have the confidence to ask questions, take the initiative and problem solve. The successfulcandidate will be joining a dynamic organisation focused on delivering for essential charities and dedicated toimproving lives and creating positive change.

Deadline for applications: 20th May 2024 5pm

Interviews will be held: 6th or 7th June 2024

• Glasgow or Edinburgh, with the option to work from home for some of the working week (Hybrid)
• Closing15th May 2024

Looking for an opportunity to work for a flexible and family friendly organisation doing amazing work to supportScotland’s voluntary sector?

At SCVO, we strongly believe that an organisation’s people are its greatest resource.

Our HR advice service is in demand and we’re looking for an HR generalist to join us. You’ll answer HR relatedqueries from voluntary sector organisations, provide best practice and best fit HR advice, develop resources,and contribute to the recruitment and retention of HR Service subscribers.

If you have experience of working in a generalist HR role with CIPD Level 5 (or working towards), we’d like to hearfrom you!

Part time hours and other flexible working options, including working from home for part of the week, will be fullyconsidered. We encourage you to apply if you believe you meet most of the criteria in the person specification.We share our interview questions in advance. If you want to have a chat about the job or our flexible workingapproach, get in touch with us at recruitment@scvo.scot

SCVO is the membership organisation for the voluntary sector in Scotland and our mission is to champion the role ofvoluntary sector organisations in building a flourishing society and support them to do work that has a positiveimpact.

Do you want to help alleviate problem debt and improve the lives of individuals, families, and children?

Services in Scotland have seen clients’ arrears on household bills increase by 68%, and in Edinburgh an estimated80,000 people and 1 in 5 children are living in relative poverty.

Are you:

• Passionate and committed to making a meaningful difference for individuals and families.
• Able to quicklylearn complex rules and legislation on Debt, Housing, and Welfare Benefits.
• Able to grow trustingrelationships in a formal setting.
• Understanding of people’s journeys and the challenges they have hadin their lives, and how poverty and debt can have an impact on them.

As a Money Adviser in CHAI, You will:

• Provide high quality accurate advice, information, and representation in line with the Scottish NationalStandards for Information and Advice Providers.
• Provide advice within a range of settings from ouroffices, outreach venues and home visits.
• Conduct interviews with clients either in person, on thetelephone or virtually.
• Facilitate better outcomes for people which will help improve their financialsituation and their mental and physical health.

We offer the following:

• Extensive training programme
• Access to Simply Health benefit plan
• 32 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)
• Enrolment to NOW Pension Scheme
• Supportive work environment
• Opportunities to improve services and make a difference.
• Gracemount Mansion, home and other locations as required (Hybrid)
• Closing10th May 2024

About Gracemount Mansion Development Trust

Gracemount Mansion Development Trust (GMDT) was established in 2022 to manage the community asset transfer ofGracemount Mansion House and grounds from the City of Edinburgh Council to conserve and renovate the category Blisted Mansion, re-establishing the site as a thriving community hub. GMDT is a charity registered with OSCR(SCO052155).

Gracemount Mansion House sits within the heart of Gracemount community and has the potential to re-establish amuch-needed community-based centre rooted in a historic building.

The Gracemount project is at an early stage and we are looking for a project manager who will play a significant rolein bringing this project to life, coordinating and managing the development work to reopen part of the Mansionand grounds on a meanwhile basis, until future funding can be raised to undertake the much needed developmentwork to reopen all the building and grounds.

The successful candidate, will be primarily responsible for coordinating the project team, managing the delivery ofthe contractors in line with timescales and budget, engaging with key stakeholders and the local community,project progress and outcomes reporting, contributing to essential fundraising needs and generally supportingthe work of Gracemount Mansion Development Trust. Find out more about us at: HOME (gracemountmansion.com )

Would you like to join the team?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed, flexible and self-motivated person to work together with GracemountMansion Development Trust and the appointed professional team to drive forward the next phase of our excitingproject. The project manager will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination and management of the projectand should have the necessary administrative and organisational skills to enable this to happen.

Project delivery will be carried out in accordance with the aims and objectives of the Trust and in compliance withthe criteria of the funding.

• Flexible within Scotland. Option to work from home or from an office. (Hybrid)
• Closing20th May 2024

Community Energy Scotland is looking to recruit an energetic individual who shares CES’ values to be part of a teamdelivering and providing support on the technical elements of projects.

Personal development opportunities, and support will be provided by Community Energy Scotland.

Working as part of a technical team in CES to provide practical & technical support for community energy projectdevelopment across a portfolio of innovative projects and research activities on areas including renewableelectricity generation, low carbon heat, sustainable transport, smart energy systems and building fabricimprovements.

Full job description is available in the application pack below.