GLAD (Grassroots Leadership Awards) Project Lead

The Robertson Trust; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Scotland is seeking a Project Lead to manage the Grassroots Leadership Awards (GLAD). You will support emerging changemakers in addressing poverty and trauma in their communities. This role requires strong interpersonal and project management skills, emphasizing community engagement and collaboration. The position offers a hybrid work model with competitive employee benefits.

Benefits

35 days annual leave (pro rata)

10% employer pension contribution

Flexible working options

Living Wage employer

Qualifications

• Commitment to reducing poverty and trauma in the community.
• Experience with grassroots initiatives and working with diverse groups.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support changemakers towards social change.
• Build trusted relationships with participants and offer 1:1 support.
• Manage GLAD aligning with project purpose and community needs.
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders to enhance project outcomes.

Skills

Grassroots social change knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Cultural competence

Project management

Budget management

Job description

Community Development & Social Enterprise

Disability

Equality & Law

Health

Housing & Homelessness

International Development

Learning

Local

Local Infrastructure Organisation

Older People

Other

Social Care

Youth

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The Robertson Trust is looking for a Project Lead (0.6 FTE, fixed term for three years) to manage our new GrassrootsLeadership Awards (GLAD).

This initiative will support 12–14 emerging changemakers with lived experience, helping them tackle the issues ofpoverty and trauma that matter most to them and their communities - creating long-term, meaningful change.

As Project Lead, you will work directly with changemakers, as individuals and as a cohort, identified as a good matchfor the initiative by nominating partners. The role will involve understanding the needs and goals ofparticipants, developing timely and practical support which removes barriers and enables them to achieve theirplans.

The role holder will work as part of a cross-team group at TRT, benefit from specialist coaching support from Ten Years Time, engage with peers and the appointed learning partner, andwork with an advisory circle of nominating partners and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and support changemakers to take action towards social change

Build trusted relationships with GLAD changemakers, offering 1:1 and group support rooted in understanding the impactof poverty and trauma. Apply your knowledge of grassroots social change to help participants grow, adapt, andreach their goals. Support their self-awareness, self-care, and resilience, and deliver or source relevanttraining with input from Nominating Partners and Ten Years’ Time.

• Manage GLAD in ways aligned to purpose

Work collaboratively to build a shared understanding of what helps or hinders the people and places GLAD aims tosupport. Maintain regular planning with the Senior Manager, Advisory Circle, and Learning Partner to ensurestrategic alignment and purposeful delivery. Balance clear priority-setting with flexibility to meet theevolving needs of GLAD changemakers.

• Lead collaboration aligned to vision, mission and values

Work collaboratively in line with the Trust’s Mission, Vision and Values, embedding our commitment to Equity,Diversity, Participation and Rights in all you do. Contribute to a strong learning culture by engaging withcolleagues on impact, insight, and related programmes - using feedback to support continuous improvement anddraw on relevant practice from across the Trust.

• Develop trusted relationships with peers and partners

Build trusted relationships with peers and other partners engaged in social change initiatives with individuals andcommunities.

• Manage risk and to build assurance

Work with the Senior Manager and team to manage risk and identify opportunities within GLAD. Build trust andassurance across changemakers, partners, staff and Trustees through regular updates. Use learning and insight todrive continuous improvement.

The full job description can be viewed on our website.

The Person

We are looking for someone who has a commitment to our mission to prevent and reduce poverty and trauma in Scotlandand who will embody the values of The Trust.

You should have knowledge and experience of grassroots social change initiatives, and a track-record in working withindividuals and communities at grassroots level.

Experience of working in a strong Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging environment is essential, alongsideexcellent inter-personal skills, demonstrating a high degree of adaptability as well as cultural competence,care, consistency, and presence in working with people from diverse backgrounds.

You should have excellent project and budget management skills in taking primary responsibility for delivery of thisfund. We are also looking for someone who is strategic, creative, and clear in their planning, day-to-day work,and communication.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer. We want to encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds to work with us. Webelieve that greater diversity of experience, skills and ways of thinking will challenge our thinking andpractice on poverty and trauma and broaden our collective knowledge and networks. We encourage applications fromsuitably qualified candidates from all parts of the community, regardless of age, disability, race, sex, genderreassignment, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief orsocio-economic background. We also encourage applications from those with experience or knowledge of how povertyor trauma impact on people’s lives.

• Annual leave (pro rata based on FTE 35 days), inclusive of public holidays, which can be taken on a flexible basisapart from the Christmas and New Year holiday when the Trust closes.

• Pension - 10% employer contribution or 14% if employee contribution is 7%

• Additional employee benefits – an attractive benefits package on offer, which is currently under review.

The Robertson Trust is committed to hybrid and other forms of flexible working. The Trust is open to reasonableadaptations to overcome barriers. We are a Living Wage employer accredited by the Living Wage Foundation.

About GLAD

Our mission at The Robertson Trust is to prevent and reduce poverty and trauma in Scotland. Through our work, we’veseen that those with first-hand experience of these issues often have the clearest sense of what needs to changeand how to make it happen.

GLAD is about backing those individuals. People who are already active in their communities, already buildingsolutions, and who are ready to grow their impact.

Rather than an open application process, GLAD takes a relational approach. Working closely with Ten Years’ Time,we’ve invited five trusted organisations to act as nominating partners:

• Inspiring Scotland (Link Up programme)

• Dundee Fighting for Fairness/Faith in Community Dundee

• The Poverty Truth Community

These partners are deeply connected to community- driven change and well-placed to identify people already showingstrong grassroots leadership.

Over the last year, we’ve co-designed the programme with people who have lived experience of poverty and trauma,alongside our partners.

What GLAD Offers

Participants will receive tailored support over two years, including:

• Up to £25,000 flexible funding to support their community work and/or personal development

• One-to-one coaching and a dedicated mentor

• Monthly peer learning sessions with other participants

• Bespoke training in areas like public speaking, advocacy and systems change

• Access to trauma-informed wellbeing support, plus up to £5,000 for caring responsibilities, travel, specialisttraining or accessibility needs

While everyone’s pathway will be different, GLAD focuses on more than just individual growth by nurturing the sharedresilience and connections that drive lasting change.

To apply please email [e-mail] with your CV and covering letter explaining why you wantto work for The Robertson Trust and how you are suited to each point on the person specification for this role,along with a completed equality monitoring form . The equality monitoring form will be treated with the strictest confidence and will not be used to make any decisions within the recruitment process.

The closing date for applications is Monday, 25th August.

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

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