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Hybrid:Blend of office (Edinburgh) and home workingClosing8th July 2024Advertised from 19th June 202435 hours per week. PermanentRoleAge Scotland is the national charity for older people. We work to improve the lives of everyone over the age of 50 sothat they can love later life.
We support and enable hundreds of communities and older people's groups across Scotland. We provide information,friendship and advice through our free helpline and publications. We tackle loneliness and isolation with ourFriendship Line and much more.
We work in Scotland with older people's groups who provide vital activities and services for older people in theirlocal community. We campaign on the issues that older people tell us are important to them.
As Resource and Administration Officer, you will support the work of the Community Development team, providing highquality information and administration. You will be a central source of information and support to Age Scotlandmembers, developing good professional relationships with members and ensuring that they are at the heart of AgeScotland's work.
You will also be involved in supporting the administration of Community Development events and the Community GrantsProgramme, as well as developing, monitoring, and reviewing systems and procedures to ensure maximumorganisational effectiveness.
The post will be a hybrid blend of a minimum of 3 days office based (in Edinburgh) and home-based work.
In return for your hard work, enthusiasm and commitment to our values you'll receive a generous benefitspackage:
Generous holiday allowance of 37 days (FTE) plus 2 fixed public holidaysFlexible working opportunities from day oneA range of learning and development opportunitiesCompany sick payHealthcare benefit through Westfield HealthDiscounted gym membershipCashback scheme from major retailersContributory pension scheme with employer contributions of 9%A comprehensive package of support though our Employee Assistance ProgrammeGroup life cover up to three times your annual salaryCycle to work schemeThe option to buy more holidays or sell themEnhanced maternity and paternity policies.Application notesFull details of the role are available from our website: age.scot/workforus . Alternatively, you can call 0333 3232400.
Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 8th July 2024.
Interviews will take place in Edinburgh on Thursday 18th July 2024.
Age Scotland, part of the Age Network, is an independent charity dedicated to improving the later lives of olderpeople on the ageing journey, within a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in Scotland. RegNo: 153343 Charity No: SC010100. Registered Office: Causewayside House, 160 Causewayside, Edinburgh EH91PR.
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Remote:Scotland based: Home based in mainland Scotland (north of the central belt), with frequent travelClosing8th July 2024Age Scotland is the national charity for older people. We work to improve the lives of everyone over the age of 50 sothat they can love later life.
We support and enable hundreds of communities and older people's groups across Scotland. We provide information,friendship and advice through our free helpline and publications. We tackle loneliness and isolation with ourFriendship Line and much more.
We work in Scotland with older people's groups who provide vital activities and services for older people in theirlocal community. We campaign on the issues that older people tell us are important to them.
As Energy Trainer, you will be involved in developing and delivering online and face-to-face energy and cost ofliving advice workshops for older people in Scotland, and those who support them. You will represent AgeScotland at community events and conferences, providing information and making referrals to our helpline fortailored advice.
Our workshops and events cover a variety of energy and cost of living related issues, including:
• saving energy and money.
• understanding energy bills and tariffs.
• the health-related impacts of living in a cold home.
• the Priority Services Register.
• fire and carbon monoxide safety.
• smoke and heat alarm regulations.
• financial support including benefits, home energy efficiency grants and schemes, and social tariffs.
• other information, advice and support provided by Age Scotland.
You will play a hand in training staff members and corporate partners about the issues people face in later life,collecting qualitative and quantitative feedback for project evaluation, and supporting the development of AgeScotland's energy and cost of living related information resources.
The post will be mainly home-based in mainland Scotland north of the central belt and will require frequent travelaround Scotland.
In return for your hard work, enthusiasm and commitment to our values you'll receive a generous benefitspackage:
• Generous holiday allowance of 37 days (FTE) plus 2 fixed public holidays
• Flexible working opportunities from day one
• A range of learning and development opportunities
• Healthcare benefit through Westfield Health
• Cashback scheme from major retailers
• Contributory pension scheme with employer contributions of 9%
• A comprehensive package of support though our Employee Assistance Programme
• Group life cover up to three times your annual salary
• Cycle to work scheme
• The option to buy more holidays or sell them
• Enhanced maternity and paternity policies.
Hybrid:Scotland based: Blend of office (Edinburgh-based) and home working (in Scotland)Closing10th July 2024Age Scotland is the national charity for older people. We work to improve the lives of everyone over the age of 50 sothat they can love later life.
We support and enable hundreds of communities and older people's groups across Scotland. We provide information,friendship and advice through our free helpline and publications. We tackle loneliness and isolation with ourFriendship Line and much more.
We work in Scotland with older people's groups who provide vital activities and services for older people in theirlocal community. We campaign on the issues that older people tell us are important to them.
We know that growing older doesn't come with a manual. Later life can bring opportunities and challenges, and peoplemay need to know about rights, organisations and services which are often unfamiliar. That's why we provide freeinformation, advice and friendship to support older people on a diverse range of topics.
Older people in Scotland need our support now more than ever and through living our values you will play asignificant part in empowering and enabling them to access their rights and entitlements.
People-centred in approach, you will be responsible for providing an exemplary 'First Port of Call' service in ahybrid virtual contact centre environment. You will respond to inbound and outbound contact, providinginformation and friendship to older people living in Scotland, their families and carers. You will provide coverand support to other telephony services within Age Scotland.
The role will be a hybrid blend of office-based (in Edinburgh) and home-based work.
In return for your hard work, enthusiasm and commitment to our values you'll receive a generous benefitspackage:
· Generous holiday allowance of 37 days (FTE) plus 2 fixed public holidays
· Flexible working opportunities from day one
· A range of learning and development opportunities
· Company sick pay
· Healthcare benefit through Westfield Health
· Discounted gym membership
· Cashback scheme from major retailers
· Contributory pension scheme with employer contributions of 9%
· A comprehensive package of support though our Employee Assistance Programme
· Group life cover up to three times your annual salary
· Cycle to work scheme
· The option to buy more holidays or sell them
· Enhanced maternity and paternity policies.
Fauna & Flora's Scotland team is actively working to develop ways to offer further in-depth support to thecommunity groups we work with to address the barriers that they identify and are looking to build our input inthe terrestrial sphere, including taking part in conversations around rapidly developing nature financemechanisms, and increasing our stakeholder network. This is an exciting stage for the team, as we furtherdevelop aspirations around land-based community conservation, as well as support the Coastal Communities Network(CCN) on their journey towards independence as a community-governed network.
This internship is a valuable learning opportunity for someone with an interest in community-led conservation inScotland. You will work across the Scotland team, engaging with colleagues within the wider Eurasia regionalprogramme and relevant cross-cutting teams, as well as locally-based partners and contacts. You will gainknowledge of the current conservation context in Scotland, increase your understanding of project developmentwithin small teams, build your networks and support the planning and running of workshops and events. Morespecifically, you will play a key supporting role in the development of our work in Scotland through: desk-basedresearch on community-led conservation, updating stakeholder mapping, network research, supporting key meetings,and a review of Scotland's national and international nature obligations. There is also the opportunity tosupport the organisation and delivery of the CCN annual gathering in October 2024 and planned communityworkshops later in the year, as well as to engage in national policy consultations.
Note that this internship has been designed to create a professional development opportunity for people who are newto the conservation sector. Therefore, applicants should have less than two years paid or unpaid experience inthe conservation sector (not including academic work).
Are you looking to make a positive change in society through policy work? Are you a skilled communicator with apassion for people and communities across Scotland? At Samaritans Scotland we are seeking an experienced Policyand Engagement Officer to join our friendly team.
You'll support our work to reduce suicide by developing and influencing policy and practice at national and locallevels. You'll also support positive, informed engagement with communities and key stakeholders to strengthenthe effective delivery of Samaritans' policy work in Scotland.
We are a flexible and inclusive organisation. Our team is growing in Scotland and you'll be able to influence keypolicy and practice in our community. We are moving from strength to strength and this role will make a real andlasting difference to ensure fewer lives are lost to suicide.
Permanent roleFull time (35 hours perweek)Hybrid working – Regular office working in Edinburgh with travel in and around Scotland, plus homeworkingWe are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferencesJoin a friendly, supportive, and ambitious staff team in Scotland. Our established Policy and Communications team isworking with Scottish Government, MSPs and partners to achieve change and have an impact on suicide risk. Thereare around 1000 Samaritans volunteers across Scotland working in our 19 branches. These volunteers respond tocalls for help every day of the week via telephone, e-mail, text and in person at our branches or at eventsacross Scotland.
We also work with the public and the media to inform them about Samaritans and explain how we can help people findtheir own way forward. We reach out to groups where there is a high risk of suicide and emotional distress.
What's in it for you – our benefits So, you want to work for us? Good choice. We like it here too. We offer competitive salaries, flexible and hybridworking to suit your needs, family-friendly policies, 28 days annual leave inclusive of wellbeing days and amatched pension contribution up to 5%. You'll have a structured induction and ongoing projects, secondments& learning opportunities. We also have colleague-led affinity groups made up of people with sharedidentities.
Your health and wellbeing is our priority. We have a staff community of Mental Health First Aiders, a Health CashPlan and an Employee Assistance Programme. You'll have free subscriptions to Headspace (your personal guide tomindfulness, sleep, focus, movement, and more) & Perkbox (an employee benefits platform with online exerciseclasses). That's not all. We listen to your ideas and have staff forum and social committee networks.
Hybrid and flexible working We are a flexible organisation, and we embrace hybrid working – a mix of connecting in person and remotely. We'reaware that the world is changing, and we all want and need different things from our work and home lives. So, ifyou need to walk the dog, go to the gym, or have commitments outside of work, we're open to talking throughflexible working options that work for you and us.
We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of ourorganisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture andenvironment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representativeof those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from Disabled, BAME and LGBTQ+candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans
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