Blue Triangle Housing Association is a provider of accommodation and support to vulnerable people across the West of Scotland. The mission of the organisation is to support, accommodate and assist vulnerable people to achieve better lives. The organisation works with people of all ages and backgrounds and provides access to learning and development, training, housing and additional support to those affected by drugs and alcohol.
Blue Triangle Housing Association is an award-winning charitable organisation that work with individuals with challenging behaviours and needs and help them to build better lives that lead to better futures.
Harris Hill are working with Blue Triangle to recruit a new Chief Executive that will lead them into the next stage of the organisations growth and development in order to further impact their service users.
The new CEO will have the wide-reaching task of developing new income streams, digital transformation and providing strong and effective leadership that impacts performance and leads to the best possible outcomes for service users. Ideally the preferred candidate will have experience within the charitable and sector as well as knowledge and experience of the homeless sector and regulatory issues in Scotland.
As many of the organisations employees are based in regions across the West of Scotland the new CEO must have strong communication skills and have a flexible and entrepreneurial approach of how best to take the organisation forward in line with its strategic objectives.
Woodlands Community Climate Action is a new project that will have 4 main strands of activity: improving climate literacy, increasing participation in cycling, promoting local and seasonal vegetarian/vegan food and reducing, re-using and recycling.
We are looking for a person with a background in community development and experience of project management to lead on activities on waste, cycling and climate literacy. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in engaging the public on environmental issues, be able to manage a varied workload and have excellent marketing and administration skills. They will be able to communicate well with people from a range of different backgrounds, work flexibly within a small team and support volunteers.
Woodlands Community Climate Action will build and expand on our three main initiatives:
Woodlands Workspace, our transformation of a derelict gap site into an innovative community meeting room and outdoor events space.
Woodlands Community Cafe that tackles social isolation and food poverty through the provision of high quality, free, freshly cooked vegetarian and vegan meals.
Woodlands Community Garden which supports over 50 households a year to grow their own food and is used as an outdoor centre for environmental education
Woodlands Community Climate Action is a new project that will have 4 main strands of activity: improving climate literacy, increasing participation in cycling, promoting local and seasonal vegetarian/vegan food and reducing, re-using and recycling.
We are looking for a person with a background in both cookery and community development to lead on food activities. The successful candidate will be accomplished in cooking vegetarian/vegan food and have detailed knowledge of issues relating to food and climate change. They will be able to communicate well with people from a range of backgrounds and be experienced in running cookery workshops and community learning events.
Woodlands Community Climate Action will build and expand on our three main initiatives:
Woodlands Workspace, our transformation of a derelict gap site into an innovative community meeting room and outdoor events space.
Woodlands Community Cafe that tackles social isolation and food poverty through the provision of high quality, free, freshly cooked vegetarian and vegan meals.
Woodlands Community Garden which supports over 50 households a year to grow their own food and is used as an outdoor centre for environmental education
We are looking for a leader who loves to play, has a passion for developing potential and who comes with a wealth of skills and experience in play, early years and youth work, project management, people management, operations and logistics.
Research Officer – maternity cover
- Full time
- £30,418 – £34,983
- Edinburgh or Glasgow
- Closing 15th April 2020
Work for SCVO and support Scotland’s vibrant and vital voluntary sector.
* Join us on a temporary secondment or fixed term basis*
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced researcher to join our policy
and research team and help increase our knowledge of Scotland’s voluntary
sector. You will have experience of using a variety of quantitative and
qualitative research tools to produce valuable information and insights and have excellent planning and communicating skills.
If you have a passion for research and the ability to produce accessible and relevant research briefings, blogs, infographics and interactive tools, we’d like to hear from you!
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Govanhill Baths Community Trust (GBCT) for an experienced, motivated and passionate Climate Project Manager to join our Rags to Riches new upcycling CCF funded UpHub project.
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a passion for sustainability, who understands the opportunities and challenges of climate change and to drive Rags to Riches ambitious new Climate Change focused project. The successful candidate will work with our partners and communities to move towards more sustainable practices. You will have previous experience of working within a climate change related role in the third sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for meeting the Uphub project outcomes and able to motivate and manage R2R Uphub project team, local partners to achieve high performance standards.
The position is varied in nature and there will be the opportunity to work with the local community in order to reduce our impact on the natural environment. A thorough knowledge and detailed understanding of current issues and professional Climate Change/Mitigation/Adaptation practices is essential, combined with excellent communication and team working skills. A community-focused approach is also important, plus the ability to work collaboratively with schools and community organisations.
If you’re looking for a challenge, plus the opportunity to be part of a bold and innovative organisation that has big ambitions both for GBCT and for the wider community this is an excellent opportunity for you.
Rags to Riches Co2 Community Engagement Officer
- Part time
- £20,000 pro-rata
- Glasgow
- Closing 17th April 2020
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Govanhill Baths Community Trust (GBCT) for an experienced, enthusiastic and confident Community Engagement Officer to join Rags to Riches new upcycling UpHub project.
The successful candidate will effectively engage and work with young people, families and the wider community. They will have extensive knowledge of the upcycling sector and extensive knowledge of current Climate Change issues.
Job Role:
The Rags to Riches Co2 Community Engagement Officer will report directly to the Rags to CCF Riches Project Manager and be responsible for delivering the aims and objectives of our new UpHub project; an innovative waste reduction, upcycling, educational and manufacturing hub in the Southside of Glasgow.
The successful candidate will work with our partner schools and local community organisations and the wider community to raise awareness of waste on the environment engage and promote active participation with the community to find creative solutions to domestic waste.
A full Job Description is available for download below.
Rags to Riches Uphub Climate Project Manager
- Part time
- £23,333 pro-rata
- Glasgow
- Closing 17th April 2020
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Govanhill Baths Community Trust (GBCT) for an experienced, motivated and passionate Climate Project Manager to join our Rags to Riches new upcycling CCF funded UpHub project.
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a passion for sustainability, who understands the opportunities and challenges of climate change and to drive Rags to Riches ambitious new Climate Change focused project. The successful candidate will work with our partners and communities to move towards more sustainable practices. You will have previous experience of working within a climate change related role in the third sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for meeting the Uphub project outcomes and able to motivate and manage R2R Uphub project team, local partners to achieve high performance standards.
The position is varied in nature and there will be the opportunity to work with the local community in order to reduce our impact on the natural environment. A thorough knowledge and detailed understanding of current issues and professional Climate Change/Mitigation/Adaptation practices is essential, combined with excellent communication and team working skills. A community-focused approach is also important, plus the ability to work collaboratively with schools and community organisations.
If you’re looking for a challenge, plus the opportunity to be part of a bold and innovative organisation that has big ambitions both for GBCT and for the wider community this is an excellent opportunity for you.
A full Job Description is available for download below.
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Govanhill Baths Community Trust (GBCT) for an experienced, motivated and passionate Technician to join our Rags to Riches new upcycling UpHub project.
We are seeking a highly skilled, adaptable and self-motivated Technician/Machinist to provide a full time technical and creative support within the Rags to Riches new upcycling UpHub project. The successful applicant should have substantial experience of managing and organising a woodworking space as well as experience in operating conventional wood working machines and laser cutter along with laser software.
You will have experience in demonstrating the use of a variety of machines to community groups including laser cutter, and various other woodworking tools in an educational setting. Essential to the job is the use of plastic processing machines (processing and upcycling plastic) and the successful candidate will need to be solution driven with a broad understanding of a variety of crafts skills.
You will have an active input into the development and progression of the facility and support other R2R Uphup staff team with products manufacturing, tours, and educational visits as well as workshops membership scheme.
A full Job Description is available for download below.
The project manager is the person who is responsible for making sure a project is delivered on time, on budget and within scope. So, to be a good project manager, you’ll need to be a skilled planner with a real passion for organising people and resources.
All of the project’s stakeholders will look to the project manager to make sure what was promised will actually be delivered. This means you’ll need to manage expectations if issues crop up along the way, which may affect the delivery timeline or project costs.
We are looking for a responsible Project Manager to administer and organise all types of projects, from simple activities to more complex plans.
The Project Manager will manage a team of staff and volunteers, to ensure the smooth operation of Clyde Shopmobility, along with general administrative duties, like maintaining project documentation and handling financial queries.
Salary and hours
The Project Manager will work 35 hours each week, working on a flexible basis to accommodate the needs of the service. This may mean attending evening meetings or working on a Saturday. The salary will start at £24,000 per annum.
Responsibilities
- Create and deliver project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
- Identify resources and assign responsibilities
- Manage day to day operational aspects of the projects
- Ensures project documents are complete, current and appropriately stored
- Works closely with relevant stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient implementation of the projects
- Understand basic revenue models, meets financial objectives by preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures
- Submits project status reports to stakeholders, review budgets, plans, anticipates and reacts to change
Skills and Qualities required
- Proven years of experience as a project manager or project coordinator
- Planning and organising
- Attention to Detail
- Communication and negotiation
- Budgeting
- Leadership
- Risk management and quality control
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Proficiency in appropriate software required for the position
- Experience in project management, from conception to delivery
- An ability to prepare appropriate documentation to comply with project regulations and requirements
- Solid organisational skills, including multitasking and time-management
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong service user-facing and teamwork skills
- Familiarity with risk management and quality assurance control
- Ability to assist in the preparation of grant applications