The Database Manager will ensure FVA's innovative multi-agency database of community services across all of Fife is high quality, impactful and well used.
You will oversee data protection and confidentiality aspects of the database and data, ensure the database design meets stakeholder needs, and report and analyse data trends and usage. Line managing the Data Administration Officer you will support the collection, entry and maintenance of data and support the work of other colleagues with data requirements to enable consultations, communication and statistical analysis.
Responsible for: Data Support Officer
The Database Support Officer will ensure high quality, accurate data is entered and maintained in an innovative multi-agency database of community services across all of Fife. Working as part of a small team, you will identify data on services, maintain the data, support partners to make use of the data, and conduct some basic data analysis and reports.
You will encourage and support service providers to maintain their own data in the database. You will run reports and analysis on data and produce datasets to meet the requirements of clients while complying with data protection and confidentiality requirements at all times.
Money Advice Scotland is Scotland’s money charity. Our mission is to be the driving force towards financial wellbeing for the people of Scotland.
We believe we will achieve this by supporting the money advice workforce, empowering citizens to get help and support, and advocating for fairer policy.
About the role
Over the past four years, the Workforce Wellbeing Project (formerly the Adviser Wellbeing Project) has given us the unique opportunity to document the experiences of staff within the free money advice sector and support their wellbeing through research, training, and community building.
The Workforce Wellbeing Officer (WWO) will be a creative and passionate communicator who can incite engagement and discussion on wellbeing topics in an inclusive way; acknowledging the sensitivity of wellbeing topics and the need to break down barriers – personal and organisational – which affect how wellbeing is addressed and supported in the workplace.
The National Autistic Society is the UK’s leading charity for autistic people. Since 1962, we’ve been transforming lives, changing attitudes and helping to create a society that works for autistic adults and children.
We transform lives by providing support, guidance and practical advice for the 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK, as well as their three million family members and carers. Autistic people turn to us at key moments or challenging times in their lives, be it getting a diagnosis, going to school or finding work.
We change attitudes by improving public understanding of autism and the difficulties many autistic people face. We also work closely with businesses, local authorities and government to help them provide more autism-friendly spaces, deliver better services and improve laws.
We have come a long way but it is not good enough. There is still so much to do to increase opportunities, reduce social isolation and build a brighter future for people on the spectrum. With your help, we can make it happen.
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for a highly motivated and results driven individual with extensive experience of volunteer management, to join our team as a Senior Branch Engagement Officer – Scotland.
Our network of Branches are entirely volunteer run by parents, carers and autistic individuals who want to make a difference to autistic people. They are local, community led and entirely responsive to the needs of autistic people in their area.
In this role, you will be responsible for supporting these branches to implement policies and procedures to keep activities safe and legal and become more sustainable.
To be successful, you will have good communication skills and have strong leadership qualities. You will need to have a good knowledge and understanding of volunteer management and be educated to at least university degree level in an appropriate discipline or proven track record in the field.
Where you will be working:
This role will be home based, so you must be able to work remotely (IT equipment will be provided). Candidates must be based in Scotland.
This is a permanent contract working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
What we can offer you:
Are you passionate about ocean conservation and sustainable seafood practices? Do you want to make a real difference in protecting marine life while ensuring the livelihoods of coastal communities? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
About Open Seas
The Open Seas Trust is a Scottish charity working on issues of marine conservation and seafood sustainability. We believe in the power of advocacy to drive positive change and protect our oceans for future generations. As the leading campaigner for sustainable seafood, we work tirelessly to raise awareness, influence policy, make change and help to empower consumers to make responsible choices.
The Role
As a Seafood Advocacy Officer, you will play a crucial role in advancing our mission. You will be responsible for developing and implementing advocacy strategies to promote sustainable seafood practices across various stakeholders, including supply chain businesses, policymakers, industry leaders, and consumers. Your work will involve research, outreach, education, and collaboration with key partners to drive meaningful impact.
Why Join Us?
The location for this appointment is flexible, most staff currently work from their homes but there is also the potential to arrange office space if necessary.
Benefits
The role will be paid £32,000 pro-rata per annum. This is a 12 month fixed term contract. Open Seas offers a matched pension contribution of up to 6%. The role will be entitled to 25 days paid holiday plus Scottish public holidays.
If you're ready to use your skills and passion to drive positive change for our seas, we want to hear from you! Join us in protecting our oceans and building a more sustainable future for all.
DVVA and the Protecting People Strategic Support Team based within Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership are seeking a passionate and dedicated Authentic Voices Project Manager to play a pivotal role in amplifying the voices and experiences of individuals with lived experience within strategic planning and decision-making forums. This will include an initial focus on the protecting people partnerships and committees. This position is instrumental in supporting a whole system culture shift in strategic spaces and ensuring that the needs, perspectives, and insights of the individuals we serve are authentically represented and integrated into the development and improvement of our programs and initiatives.
The post holder will be employed by Dundee Volunteer Voluntary Action and co-located to work as a member of the Protecting People Strategic Support Team (based within Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership).
Ideally you’ll have experience of supporting the engagement of people with lived experience as well as networking with a variety of partners and stakeholders. You’ll be able to balance the differing needs and expectations of those you are working with to facilitate successful working relationships and outcomes. Qualified to degree level in a relevant subject, and with significant working experience, you’ll have experience of project management and delivering change programmes.
We are recruiting for an Engagement Officer for the Clyde Valley Archaeological Research Framework.
Archaeology Scotland is a Scotland-wide educational charity and a voluntary membership organisation which works to secure the archaeological heritage of Scotland for its people through education, promotion and support. We champion widening participation in archaeology and the benefits it can bring for people and communities through our projects and programmes.
We are looking for a focussed and self-motivated individual, who can manage a range of diverse tasks to join our team. You will have a background in archaeology or heritage, with good interpersonal skills (both written and verbal) and have experience of developing and delivering community-based research and / or engagement activities.
Archaeology Scotland’s policy on equal opportunities
Archaeology Scotland is committed to implementing a policy of equal opportunities in archaeology. In line with our equal opportunities policy, we want to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment or access to opportunities for training and development on any grounds not relevant to employment practice. Archaeology Scotland would like to actively encourage qualified individuals to apply for this position, regardless of background or personal disability. If you require any reasonable adjustments during our recruitment processes, including assistance with reading this page or associated documents, please contact g.macgregor@archaeologyscotland.org.uk
The Scottish Community Heritage Alliance (SCHA) supports both individuals and organisations involved in community heritage throughout Scotland. SCHA strives to represent these grassroots voices at a national level, while providing advocacy, networking, support and research opportunities. We are looking for people who are passionate about Community Heritage to join us and make their voice heard. SCHA currently has an application with OSCR to convert to a charity. Our website is scottishcommunityheritagealliance.org
The Grassroots Heritage in Scotland project:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated project officer to:
The candidate will have excellent organisational skills, and will be required to do a substantial amount of administration and monitoring. They will be home-based, and a laptop and phone will be provided. There will also be substantial travel to support delivery of the roadshows.
Essential characteristics are:
Who we are
Alcohol Focus Scotland (AFS) is Scotland’s national alcohol charity, committed to preventing and reducing harm to individuals, families, communities and Scotland as a whole.
Scotland had been making progress in reducing alcohol consumption and harm from record levels, not least due to the positive effects of minimum unit pricing of (MUP). Unfortunately, alcohol deaths have risen significantly since 2020, due to the effect of the pandemic on consumption by heavier drinkers combined with reduced access to services. Research suggests levels of harm will continue to rise for some time.
Join us at an exciting time as we advocate for renewed efforts to implement evidence-based alcohol policies - such as restricting alcohol marketing - as well as ensuring access to high quality treatment and recovery support in response to Scotland’s alcohol crisis.
Who we are looking for
We are seeking a skilled policy professional to join our passionate team. You will have a varied and challenging role, providing policy and research support across a number of policy areas, with an initial focus on alcohol marketing and control on the sale of alcohol. Your excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills will be vital in ensuring we meet our goal of effecting policy change in Scotland, to reduce alcohol harm and improve lives.
We are looking for a candidate with:
What we offer
Alcohol Focus Scotland is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Scottish Recovery Consortium (SRC) is looking for a pro-active, team player to join the multi-disciplinary Medication Assisted Treatment Standards Implementation Support Team (MIST). As an employee of the Scottish Recovery Consortium (SRC), reporting to SRC Chief Executive & Public Health Scotland MISTQ Team the successful post holder will have a unique opportunity to support the implementation of the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Standards created to improve addiction services and reduce drug related deaths in Scotland.
The postholder will work with a range of organisations and people across the alcohol, drug and recovery sectors in Scotland e.g. third sector organisations, NHS, Public Health Scotland, people with lived experience, NHS staff and family members of people accessing treatment.
Your role will be to:
Being based within SRC ensures a joined up and creative way of affecting change alongside an organisation dedicated to building recovery from addiction in Scotland.
This exciting role involves contributing to the development, support and delivery of a national programme designed to measure outcomes of implementation.