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To effectively engage its membership in its decision-making so it is truly representative, responsive and relevant,it is crucial that HISA’s key processes and structures work smoothly and are evidence-led. The Insight andDemocracy Coordinator, in conjunction with the Director of Student Engagement and Representation and otherstaff, is at the heart of the effectiveness of these processes and structures.
There are two key areas of activity:
* Democracy – Enhancing student involvement in democratic activities including elections, all-student meetings,and the Executive Committee.
* Insight – Help officers’ and staff colleagues’ understanding of key issues,through regular training, briefings, research, and analysis.
While the list of key responsibilities is extensive, the role is cyclical in nature due to the nature of the academicyear. This means that not all activities will require to be undertaken at the same time, and it should also benoted that the postholder will be closely supported by the Director of Student Engagement and Representation andwill work closely with the Development Managers, Advice Service Coordinator, and others. Nonetheless, effectiveplanning of these diverse responsibilities will be a key attribute of a successful candidate.
Application notes
Please download the Recruitment Pack to read the full Job Description and Person Specification and apply using thePerson Specification as a threshold.
Shortlisting: w/c 6 May
Interviews: w/c 13 May (most likely Friday 17 May)
Start date: To be confirmed with a successful candidate subject to receipt of onboarding documents, PVG andreferences.
HISA (Highlands and Islands Students’ Association)
Insight and Democracy Coordinator
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Do you believe technology can enhance mental health and well-being? Are you passionate about building inclusivelearning experiences?
We’re seeking a dedicated and creative Connecting into Care: Digital Inclusion Lead to join our team at DiscoveryCollege in Inverness!
This is your chance to make a real difference. In this part-time (20 hours per week) role, you’ll design engagingdigital learning programs to help people on their mental health journeys develop essential digital skills. Theseskills will not only support their well-being but also open doors to new opportunities.
What You’ll Do:
* Design and deliver engaging digital learning programmess, including one-on-one support and drop-insessions.
* Create a device library so everyone has access to the technology they need.
* Developstrong partnerships across the Highlands to champion digital inclusion and develop and nurture referralpathways
* Train and support colleagues to confidently assist others with digital tools.
* Trackprogress and contribute your insights within a collaborative learning community.
What You’ll Bring:
* A strong commitment to digital inclusion and mental health awareness.
* Experience of deliveringcommunity-based learning.
* Understanding of how technology can support positive mentalhealth.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Confidence using a variety of digitaltools at work and in creative learning design (including Slack, Zoom, and Google Workspace).
We Offer:
* A competitive salary of £28,000 per annum (pro-rated for part-time).
* The opportunity to work in asupportive and dynamic team.
* A chance to make a positive impact on people’s lives.
* A beautifullocation in Inverness, with some homeworking and community outreach opportunities.
* If this sounds likeyou, we want to hear from you!
Apply today and help us empower people to connect with technology and enhance their well-being,
We’re grateful that funding for this post has been made available via the Connecting to Care Fund from TheScottish Government’s Health and Digital Care Division.
* Homebased in Scotland (with occasional travel required) (Remote)
* Closing14th April 2024
At Independent Age, we believe that no older person should face financial hardship. That’s why, by 2027, our goal isto have improved the lives of one million older people. Our impact across policy, campaigning, information andadvice, grant-making and partnerships improves lives by increasing the financial well-being of older people infinancial hardship, enabling greater choice and independence in wider areas of life. We want to find talentedindividuals from diverse backgrounds to join us on this journey.
Responsibilities and Person Specification:
This role will form an integral part of our three person Policy and Public Affairs team based in Scotland, working aspart of a UK-wide Policy and Influencing team. The role will drive forward our policy projects to reduce povertyin later life, conducting expert research and policy analysis and turning this into persuasive evidence to catchthe attention of decision makers and persuaders. The postholder will create opportunities to amplify the voicesof older people in poverty and work to secure support for our policy recommendations in Holyrood.
You will have strong research skills with experience of turning quantitative and qualitative data into high quality,persuasive policy outputs. You will have experience developing credible, evidence-based policy solutions,informed by the perspectives and insights of people with lived experience.
You will be a skilled verbal and written communicator with the ability to engage different audiences. You will buildstrategic relationships with a variety of stakeholders to advance the solutions needed to address poverty inlater life, using your knowledge of the political landscape in Scotland and passion for our cause.
For full details on the role and requirements, please review the job description and person specification below. Ifyour experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the criteria in the person specification but you do meetmost of them and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway.
This is a full-time role, 35 hours per week, which you can choose to work over five days or a 9-day fortnight.
What it’s like to work at Independent Age:
We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We activelysupport and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shapewhat we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone canfeel safe, protected, welcome and included.
We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with lifeassurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leaveprovisions and benefits.
We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours andhybrid working is standard for all (those contracted to work in the office usually attend 1 day per week). Butif you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working.
You can find out more about what it’s like to work at Independent Age by visiting our website.
* Merchiston Campus in Edinburgh, with regular travel to Craiglockhart and Sighthill Campuses within the city. (On site)
* Closing22nd April 2024
Edinburgh Napier Students’ Association (‘ENSA’ to our friends) exists to enable students to make the most of theiruniversity experience. We do this by representing, supporting, and developing Edinburgh Napier students to besuccessful in their studies; to try out new things; to engage in, and contribute to university life; to behealthy and happy; to bring about positive change; and most importantly have fun to make it an unforgettableexperience.
As our CEO is moving on to pastures new, we are now looking to recruit a new Chief Executive Officer who will lead amotivated and dynamic professional staff of 14 and develop and support our three sabbaticals who, each year, areelected by the student community at Edinburgh Napier. The post-holder will have the opportunity to lead on thedevelopment and delivery of a new strategic plan as our Strategy 2021 – 2024 comes to an end.
About the Role:
Under the direction of the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer is accountable for the leadership,management, and sustainability of the Students’ Association, alongside providing support to the Elected Officersenabling them to fulfil their duties to the best of their potential.
In this role, you will be required to coach, develop, and provide leadership to the Students’ Association’s staff andto take responsibility for ENSA’s management and administration within the accountability frameworks establishedby the Board of Directors.
The role holder will not only be forward-looking, with a continuous focus on improvement but also have a deepunderstanding and appreciation for student issues and student experience.
We truly believe in the power of diversity and understand that different viewpoints are important to achieving goals,that's why we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
For a comprehensive list of duties and full job description, please see the Recruitment Pack PDF.
What we will need from you:
• Experienced working at a board-level, either reporting to, or serving on a Board
• Excellent leadership, coaching and influencing skills to drive change forward.
• An excellent understanding of governance, compliance and university structures
• Writing high-quality reports and policy pieces
• Managing budgets and setting and overseeing internal controls
• Developing strategies and implementing strategic change Forging productive partnerships with stakeholders
We have three 12 month, fixed term contract opportunities within our Knowledge and Learning team within the ScotlandDirectorate.
These are exciting opportunities to join our small team as a Knowledge and Learning Officer, working on a variety ofprojects to provide informed insight on a range of grant-making themes.
As part of our Knowledge and Learning Team here in Scotland, you will work alongside Funding, and Communication andEngagement teams, as well as Knowledge and Learning colleagues across the UK. The role is flexible and varied,responding to the needs of colleagues and stakeholders to lend research or policy expertise, facilitatingengagement events and sharing findings and recommendations.
A key aim of this work is to gather and analyse qualitative and quantitative data from our funding programmes and thepolicy landscape to shape funding decisions and priorities.
You will be able to see the ‘bigger picture’ of our grant-making work and apply creative approaches to identify andembed learning across geographic and thematic areas.
You will have sound critical thinking, thematic analysis and research skills and an ability to convey effective,impactful information for a variety of audiences.
You will be sensitive to ethics in research design and implementation.
As part of the role you will host and facilitate learning events, both in person and online, and therefore you’llhave sound facilitation and networking skills. Occasionally you will have the opportunity to work withgrant-holders, external partners and other funders, requiring excellent communication and relationship-buildingskills.
You will be collaborative in nature and enjoy working proactively and in partnership with colleagues across the fund.An open, supportive and flexible team working approach is necessary.
You will be adept at managing a busy and varied workload.
You will often be responding to short notice requests for information and guidance, while balancing longer termresearch/report writing and presentation.
You will be curious to explore and test new ideas and ways of working, to ensure our funding reaches those atgreatest need. As such an awareness of public policy, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), and participationmethods would be useful.
Familiarity with digital communication tools would be advantageous.
Interview Date: Week commencing 22nd April in Glasgow
Location: This role is based in our Glasgow office, however we have a flexible, hybrid approach to working. The rolewill entail occasional travel and potentially overnight stays. Should you have a question on work pattern,please ask.
Experience of gathering and sharing evidence to inform learning, including applying qualitative research methods andtechniques.
Strong communication and facilitation skills, with experience of holding discussions that enable a range of people toshare and discuss ideas.
Excellent report writing skills, and an ability to present information in an engaging and creative way.
A supportive, and responsive, team player with experience of working collaboratively and in partnership to deliverobjectives.
An understanding of quantitative research methods, and how they can be used to support qualitative analysis ofdata.
Familiarity with digital tools that support and enhance how information is captured and conveyed.
Relationship management skills and ability to develop a range of stakeholders and networks to widen the reach of yourwork.
Knowledge or awareness of the context of the third sector, and key policy and contextual trends which impactcommunities across Scotland and the UK.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we arecommitted to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it isneeded.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s whythe National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. Werecognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcomeapplications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding healthconditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as wellas people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed,throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental healthcondition.)
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