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We are recruiting a full time Centre Manager to manage our Bonaly Outdoor Centre and support the work of our leaders to deliver adventurous activities and exciting outdoor experiences to over 7000 young members in South East Region.

This role requires you to have experience of working at an Outdoor Activity Centre or similar venture. You will have a proven track record in management and customer relations. You will lead a small commercial and operational team to manage the facilities and services provided at Bonaly Outdoor Centre ensuring that they meet required safety and quality standards. The role also supports the delivery of services to the Regional Executive Committee and the Regional Leadership Team in supporting Scouting across South East Region.

Carr Gomm are currently looking to recruit a Community Project Practitioner to work with people recovering from ill mental health and addiction in our innovative Rosebank Garden Service in Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire.

Rosebank Garden is an allotment based service that uses a range of activities to provide opportunities for people to learn new skills, enjoy working in the outdoors, meet new friends and further their own recovery.

The activities are primarily horticulture based and can involve the following; garden planning digging, planting, sowing, weeding and harvesting. There is also the opportunity for people to learn through group activities such as Arts & Crafts, SMART Recovery, Mindfulness, Music and Cooking.

We are looking for candidates who have experience in at least one of the following areas: training, group work, community gardening, community development, mental health or addictions work. A key responsibility of this post will be to support the Project Leader with the administration of the service in particular to ensure all records and processes are kept up to date.

Being able to engage in a person centred and outcomes focused way with people who attend the service, helping them make personal plans, having an interest in gardening and the capacity to work doing gardening outdoors is critical to this post.

Scottish Ministers are looking to make up to two appointments to the Board of Crown Estate Scotland (Interim Management). Applicants must demonstrate experience, knowledge and expertise in at least one of the following:

• Optimising value from Investments;
• Strategic People/Change Management;
• Communications/External Engagement/Digital Communications.

Board Member Duties and Responsibilities

Board Members provide active and effective direction, support and guidance to ensure that CES(IM) delivers, and is committed to delivering, its functions effectively and efficiently and in accordance with the aims, policies and priorities of the Scottish Ministers. They provide a strong ‘challenge function’, carefully scrutinising planned and underlying assumptions before decisions are taken. In exercising this function, where necessary, they will challenge other members and senior officials.

Specific roles and responsibilities may vary but, unless otherwise agreed, Board Members will:

• prepare for, and attend, meetings of CES(IM) and its committees;
• attend other meetings and seminars on behalf of CES(IM) (as required);
• assist in the development, approval and monitoring of the Body’s corporate plans which demonstrate how CES(IM) contributes to National Outcomes;
• approve, where appropriate, a statement of accounts for each financial year on the basis determined by the Scottish Ministers;
• monitor the financial position of CES(IM) against budget allocations and key financial targets and ensure corrective action is taken where required;
• establish good partnership working with other organisations and participate in reference groups, discussion forums and open meetings (as required); and
• carry out other tasks that may reasonably be required.

To support us with the implementation of our new people strategy, we’re looking to appoint an experienced HR professional for a period of 12 months. If you are CIPD qualified (or working towards) with generalist HR experience and excellent interpersonal, influencing and organisational skills – we’d like to hear from you!

Sustrans, Scotland is looking for a well organised and responsive individual to assist with all aspects of communication and promotion of Sustrans Scotland work to promote sustainable transport and active travel to a range of audiences including key stakeholders, the public, volunteers and supporters.

With a good level of education, experience of working in a communications environment and of organising and running events, you will have excellent written and verbal communications skills, excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to write clear, concise and engaging text, the ability to work co-operatively and with effective time management. You will have excellent IT literacy, have an understanding of marketing and communications principles and be committed to the promotion of sustainable transport.

Education is a key project aim and the Educational Gardener will provide a wide range of horticultural, educational, training and volunteering opportunities for local people of all ages and backgrounds including: long-term unemployed young people, individuals returning to work, young people in formal education, children & adults with additional support needs and older residents living in social isolation. Your role will promote life-long learning through providing educational aids, activities, displays and teaching both informally and formally through providing structured demonstrations and classes to community and school groups in good horticultural practice including, but not limited to: organic growing, bee keeping, orchard management, recycling, composting, propagation, horticultural maintenance and vegetable / fruit production.

You’ll have a strong passion for horticulture and inspiring others to learn more about, and engage with, the natural world around them. You will have excellent communication skills and have experience of working collaboratively with a range of partners and stakeholders to deliver joint activity. You will have strong organisational skills and be able to plan, coordinate and deliver a range of activities tailored to a wide range of diverse audiences. You will have experience of working with volunteers and will be able to develop and grow our volunteering capacity and opportunities. You will work closely with the Development Manager to ensure the local community are aware and engaged with the programme of activities being offered at the Horticultural Centre through regular communication and marketing materials.

The Holiday Care Lodge has an exciting and unique opportunity for an experienced Care Manager to join our team within the Badaguish Centre.

Situated in the foothills of the Cairngorm Mountains near Aviemore, the Badaguish Centre promotes outdoor activity holidays for individuals with disabilities by providing accessible and affordable accommodation, facilities and services. The lodge provides fun, sociable and safe short breaks for people living with learning disabilities and those who have more complex care and support needs.

Our Care Manager is responsible for the smooth day to day running of Badaguish Holiday Care Lodge whilst planning and co-ordinating all operational requirements of the Holiday Care Programme.

They are also responsible for maintenance of all related administrative tasks including performance monitoring and record keeping for compliance with Care Inspectorate, HR, Finance, Health & Safety, and Quality Assurance.

A successful Care Manager will lead their team to strive for the highest quality experience for our guests whilst delivering a high quality supportive, domestic and homely experience in the most exciting outdoor environment in the UK.

Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate the following:

· Experience, skills and understanding of working with people learning and multiple disabilities to deliver a programme that is both therapeutic and enjoyable.

· Understand the value of working in the outdoor environment to help guests develop to their full potential.

· Use your own love of an active outdoor lifestyle to bring energy, creativity and fun to the fulfilment of sharing it with others.

· Organisational, forward planning and performance management skills.

· SVQ level 4 or the ability to work towards the relevant qualification required for your SSSC registration.

· Full driving licence with access to your own vehicle.