Jobs Extra newsletter - 14th March 2016
 

CONTENTS:

+1 BBC Drama Assistant Script Editor trainee scheme

+2 Glasgow ESOL Forum: One Post, Glasgow
Project Worker (Workplace ESOL Project): £21,819 pro-rata 28 hours per week

+3 Forestry Commission Scotland: Central Scotland Conservancy
expression of interest for Engagement Programme: Freelance outreach ranger

+4 Independent Living Fund Scotland: Board member

+5 NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde  - eight Non Executive Members

+6 Supported Integration, Training and Employment (SITE) Scotland  -  Trustees

+7 Poverty Alliance: One Post, Glasgow
Living Wage Programme Manager: £30,039

+8 Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector (GCVS): One Post, Glasgow
Community Connector Programme Administrator and Client Liaison Officer: £17,871 - £19,345

+9 Equality and Human Rights Commission Scotland: One Post, Glasgow
Senior lawyer – Scotland: £45,050 pa, 25 hours per week

+10 Scottish Commission for Learning Disability
RSA Fellowship Opportunity

+11 Scottish Rowing
Volunteers





+1

BBC Drama Assistant Script Editor trainee scheme

The Drama department is offering a 12 month training and development programme for 2 people from black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds who are passionate about getting into Drama script editing.  One training placement will be based in London and the other will be based in the Nations: Cardiff or Glasgow. Details: http://careerssearch.bbc.co.uk/jobs/job/Assistant-Script-Editor-Trainee-Scheme/15588



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Glasgow ESOL Forum

Project Worker (Workplace ESOL Project)

£21,819 pro-rata 28 hours per week
temporary until 30th September 2016 with possible extension subject to funding.

Closing date: 24/03/16

Glasgow ESOL Forum’s Workplace ESOL Project is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to assist in the development and delivery of ESOL for Employability and Workplace ESOL classes. Your role will be to liaise with sessional tutors and learners, assist in the planning of courses and ensure that monitoring tasks are carried out to a high standard.

All applicants will be educated to degree level or equivalent and have an ESOL qualification (CELTA or Trinity CertTESOL) with experience of teaching adults.  This is a temporary position until September 2016 (with possible extension to June 2017, subject to funding which is currently being applied for).

Full details on Goodmoves: http://www.goodmoves.org.uk/Search/Home/Vacancy/26710


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Forestry Commission Scotland: Central Scotland Conservancy

expression of interest for Engagement Programme: Freelance outreach ranger

As Scotland’s communities become more diverse, this means finding the best ways of engaging with people from many different sections of society.

Central Scotland Conservancy is working proactively towards ensuring that individuals from all sections of society are equally able to enjoy and benefit from the opportunities that Forestry Commission Scotland provides through public woodlands and forests.

Requirements: We are looking for a company / organisation to assist in the delivery of the Central Scotland Engagement programme. This will involve two key areas of work outlined below:

Development
Working closely with the Engagement Officer you will identify protected characteristic groups / individuals that would like to access woodlands. For example this could be through activities such as herbal walks, faith celebration events, environmental art or bush craft skills.
•             Develop woodland sessions/projects in close collaboration with up to 10 community groups.
•             Attend and assist FCS staff at promotional events including evening and weekends.
•             Through a partnership with CEMVO we are funding a Volunteer Development Officer who will mentor and support 10 community champions. You will provide support to the co-ordinator where required.
•             Assist with the administration of the Engagement Programme.  This will include working from the Hamilton office on such tasks as compiling end of project reports and monitoring and feedback forms.
•             Based on 2 or 3 days a week for up to 6 months with the majority of the work between April and September 2016.


Delivery
It is expected that you will co-ordinate and deliver up to 10 woodland sessions for the groups that you collaborate with. This will include supplying all staff required to deliver the sessions or events. 
As way of an example please briefly describes a woodland session you would deliver with a minority ethnic group who have never visited woodland before. The group size would be 25, 15 adults and 10 children aged 5-12 years old.  The session has to last 4 hours.

Please submit an expression of interest detailing your relevant experience in working with diverse groups and delivering woodland activities. 
Please include costs for: Development : daily, half day and hourly  rate including  travel costs. Delivery based on your example above, including all staff costs for any additional instructors.  

You will be required to have public liability insurance, PVG Disclosure, outdoor first aid certificate.

Please email an expression of interest based on the above information.  We would require this by Thursday 24th March 2016 to: Romena Huq: Engagement Officer romena.huq@forestry.gov.uk  If you want to discuss the post further please contact 03000676280.
 
 


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Independent Living Fund Scotland

ILF Scotland - Board member recruitment

The closing date for applications is Sunday 20th March.  All information required, including the application form, monitoring form and applicant guidance are included within the link below.

http://digbig.com/5bmpak



+5

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde  - eight Non Executive Members

Want to make a difference to the NHS in your local area?

The NHS impacts on everyone’s lives at one time or another and this could be your chance to get involved in improving, sustaining and protecting the health of the local population.

What’s involved?
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde is looking for eight people to join its Board.  These are rewarding and worthwhile opportunities that will take up around 8 hours a week and last for up to 4 years.  In return, you will be paid £8,088 a year. You will also get reasonable travel and subsistence costs, dependant-carer expenses, including childcare, and support to help you carry out your duties.

Who can apply?
We want to hear from people with a diverse range of skills, backgrounds and knowledge.  You do not need to be a health expert or have previous experience of being on a Board. You do need to have a commitment to helping us improve the health and wellbeing of the people living in Greater Glasgow & Clyde.  

If this is you, we would like to hear from you.

If you are appointed you will receive training and support to develop your skills and to learn any new skills you may require.

How do I find out more?
There will be Awareness Sessions held on Wednesday 16th March, at Maryhill Community Central Hall, Glasgow G20 7YE. The first session will be held at 4.00pm; and a second session at 7.00pm. We hope you will be able to join us. If you have any questions about these sessions, please get in touch with John Hamilton by calling 0141 201 4608 or emailing john.hamilton@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

More information on these roles can also be found at the public appointments website:  www.appointed-for-scotland.org or by calling 0300 244 1898 (Freephone).  Completed applications must be received on or before Friday 25th March 2016



+6

Supported Integration, Training and Employment (SITE) Scotland  -  Trustees

We are currently looking for additional people to serve on our Management Committee as Trustees.

This is an exciting time in the development of our charity and we need people who are willing to help us reach our goals - why not help us?

For further information and an informal chat please call John Turley on 0141 332 0983 or email johnturley@sitescotland.org

http://www.sitescotland.org/


+7

Poverty Alliance

Work With Us To Help Tackle Low Pay In Scotland

The Living Wage has been one of the most successful civil society campaigns in Scotland and the UK in recent years. Not only has it won cross party political support, and gained increased acceptance amongst employers, it has also delivered tangible benefits for thousands of workers.

We are now looking for maternity cover for the post of Living Wage Programme Manager- Scotland.

This post will be based at the Poverty Alliance in Glasgow and is an exciting opportunity to make a real contribution to this work. The post is 35 hours per week and will be fixed term for 9 months with possibility of extension. Secondments will be considered.

Post: Living Wage Programme Manager (LWPM16)
Salary: PO1, Point 35, £30,039 + 6% Pension

The Living Wage Programme Manager is responsible for co-ordinating the ongoing development and delivery of the Scottish Living Wage Accreditation Initiative. The successful candidate will lead a small staff team that work on engaging with employers across Scotland on Living Wage Employer accreditation and will play a crucial role in ensuring that more employers and workers benefit from the Living Wage.

This involves engaging with a range of stakeholders across Scotland, monitoring and reporting on the progress of the Initiative, and managing the day-to-day delivery of the Initiative. It includes working with key employer stakeholders in our Leadership Group, as well as engaging with officials in Scottish Government. The Living Wage Programme Manager also leads on the coordination of Scottish activities with our partners in the Living Wage Foundation.

The post of Living Wage Programme Manager will suit an individual who has managerial experience and experience in engaging with employers, but also a strong commitment to social justice and a desire to tackle in-work poverty.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Monday 21st March 2016
Interviews: 31st March 2016

Further details, including job descriptions and application forms, can be downloaded from www.povertyalliance.org. Please note that CVs will not be accepted. Please return completed applications forms, with reference number, to
Private & Confidential
Recruitment
The Poverty Alliance
162 Buchanan Street
Glasgow, G1 2LL

Or by email to poe.mchugh@povertyalliance.org  All emailed applications will be acknowledged.
The Poverty Alliance aims to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from any person who can demonstrate that they meet the requirements for the post. The Alliance’s office is currently situated in an un-modernised Victorian close and is inaccessible to any person with severe mobility difficulties. The Scottish Living Wage Accreditation Initiative is financially supported by the Scottish Government.



+8

Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector (GCVS)

Community Connector Programme Administrator and Client Liaison Officer

Full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary Grade 4, (points 19 – 22) £17,871 - £19,345


GCVS is a dynamic and forward-thinking voluntary sector development agency which provides information, advice, training and practical, professional support to 1,000 voluntary and community groups in Glasgow. As well as being a key part of the Glasgow Third Sector Interface, we coordinate the voluntary sector’s input to policy and planning and work in strategic partnerships with all the major players in regeneration, health, learning and economic development within Glasgow.

GCVS has been running a new project since June 2015– Community Connectors –the key aims are to help older people have better access to better information and, if they so wish, to help them look at what they need to live healthier and happier lives as independently as possible.  

The Community Connectors programme is delivered in partnership with the Glasgow & West of Scotland Housing Forum, working alongside local and citywide organisations to strengthen information links between the Third Sector, older people, carers and statutory services.  The model has been rolled out in the three locality sectors within Glasgow and staff will operate from a partner Housing Association based in the community.

The programme is funded by Glasgow’s Health and Social Care Integrated Care Fund. We now require recruiting for the following post:

Job Title: Community Connector Programme Administrator and Client Liaison Officer
Hours:   Full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary Grade 4, (points 19 – 22) £17,871 - £19,345
Term: Fixed-term contract until end of March 2017 (with the likelihood of a further year extension funding permitting)
Location: Based in Queens Cross Housing Association

Reporting to, and working closely with the Community Connector Practitioner, the Programme Administrators will play a key role in the efficient running of the Community Connectors Programme. 

This role extends beyond the run of the mill administrative tasks. You will be the first point of contact for the programme so the ability to liaise and communicate in a friendly, effective and informative manner with older people, their carers, colleagues, partners and stakeholders is essential for this post.

Applicants should demonstrate the ability to maintain and manipulate databases, effectively disseminate information, provide accurate and up-to-date financial records and assist with meetings, events and activities that are organised by the Community Connectors Programme team. 

PVG Scheme membership is required for these posts.
Further details and an application pack are available on our website at www.gcvs.org.uk
Alternatively contact GCVS on 0141 332 2444 or email recruitment@gcvs.org.uk
No CVs will be accepted

Closing date for applications is 5pm on Tuesday 29th March 2016

GCVS strives to be an equal opportunities employer



+9

Equality and Human Rights Commission Scotland

Senior lawyer – Scotland

£45,050 per annum (pro rata)
25 hours per week

What we are looking for:

A solicitor entitled to practice in Scotland, who has substantial post-qualification experience in equality and/or human rights law and practice.  The post holder must have experience of litigating at appeal level, or leading complex and high-risk regulatory enforcement actions or leading complex and high-risk legal policy projects.

Substantial knowledge and understanding of the social policy considerations that are relevant to the Commission's work in Scotland is also essential.

The Senior Lawyer must be able to communicate complex legal concepts and advice in compelling and accessible language to different audiences, and will have experience of building and managing effective relationships with partners.

Recruitment timeline:
Closing date: 2359 on 21st March 2016


Full details:
http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/about-us/about-commission/jobs/senior-lawyer-scotland



+10

Scottish Commission for Learning Disability

RSA Fellowship Opportunity

SCLD is working in partnership with the RSA (Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce) to provide six new Fellowship opportunities for people with learning disabilities in Scotland.

The mission of the RSA is to enrich society through ideas and action. By sharing powerful ideas and carrying out cutting-edge research, they build networks and opportunities for people to collaborate – creating fulfilling lives and a flourishing society.

Together, we want to recognise people’s skills and talents and help them realise their unique creative ideas to achieve social change. We have a shared commitment to improve access to support and resources for people with learning disabilities.

hese opportunities are open to anyone with a learning disability in Scotland who wants their creative idea to become a reality. So if you have an idea for a product, group, performance or business venture – this is for you!

http://www.scld.org.uk/rsafellowship/



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Scottish Rowing

Volunteers

Scottish Rowing is the Governing body for Rowing within Scotland and organises two major regattas each year as well as the Scottish Indoor Rowing Championships. The Domestic Regatta Organising Committee is made up entirely of Volunteers and we are always seeking more enthusiastic members for this group.  We also have volunteering opportunities for seasonal events.

Current opportunities include: Photo Finish Operator; Regatta Office volunteer; Timing System Operator; Ceremonial Assistant; Bow Number volunteer; Car park – Trailer Park volunteer

For more information on the range of volunteering opportunities we have please contact office@scottish-rowing.org.uk

More information also available on the website:
http://scottish-rowing.org.uk/index.php/takingpart/volunteering