Are you a skilled Project Manager who would like to make a real difference?

Would you love a coordination and training role that allows you to support people and faith communities to flourish as they navigate change, conflict, and differences well?

Then this exciting new role might be for you…

Job Summary

The role of Programme Lead (Training and Reconciliation) is a key new position in supporting Place for Hope’s strategic goal of growing our partnerships with faith communities to support and equip more people to reach their potential as peacemakers.

The Programme Lead will co-ordinate all work related to our new 5-year partnership with the United Reformed Church (URC). The partnership will involve two key areas (i) the development and staged roll-out of a mediation team within the URC who will work ecumenically with the wider Place for Hope Practitioner team; and (ii) embedding the understanding, skills, and confidence in how to deal well with conflict, change and difference through a set programme of trainings.

The Programme Lead will draw on the entire Place for Hope team (staff and volunteers) to develop and deliver an agreed 5-year programme plan. The role will also involve supporting the wider work of Place for Hope, particularly working with our training team to deliver our training programme (online and in-person) with a wide range of partners.

Previous experience of project management, training, as well as excellent organisational and communication skills are essential to the role. The ideal candidate would also have an interest in supporting faith communities to transform conflict and a willingness to undertake CPD provided by Place for Hope to build their knowledge and skills in this area. This is an exciting time to join Place for Hope and play a pivotal role in equipping individuals and faith communities to choose peace in times of fear and division.

Organisation Profile

Place for Hope is a Scottish Charity working across the UK, passionate about developing peacemakers in faith communities. We accompany people experiencing conflict and support, equip and train them to navigate change and conflict well and build strong, healthy relationships and communities. To deliver this purpose, we are privileged to have a highly trained, diverse and multi-denominational team of volunteer Practitioners who have expertise in mediation, training, coaching and facilitation. The Practitioners are supported by our small, dedicated staff team.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Place for Hope has a genuine commitment to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. Place for Hope, as an independent Scottish Charity (SCO45224), is an equal opportunity organisation and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion or belief, gender, disability, sexual orientation or age.

For more information about us, please visit placeforhope.org.uk

Advice Direct Scotland is Scotland’s largest digital advice agency, with twenty years’ experience in supporting the people of Scotland across a range of complex and challenging issues. We have developed a reputation as an innovative, forward-thinking organisation, working with a diverse range of partners, including the Scottish Government.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Consumer Project Lead to join our team. This is the perfect opportunity to work in a role with clear career progression, with full support and training offered. Our collaborative, supportive environment gives you the chance to build solid relationships with senior leaders, peers and clients alike. This is a place where you can thrive and grow!

Innovation, creativity and staff engagement are at the heart of everything we do, as it ensures that we are providing our customers with a high-quality service.

We are working to ensure that as many people as possible can benefit from high quality advice services when and where they need it.

We are one of only 30 estimated companies currently operating in the UK who offer a "4-Day Same-Pay" working week.

Purpose of Role

To aid the Director of Business Development and Policy in ensuring that the organisation is a leading brand within Scotland's consumer advice sector.

We also offer:

30.5 days annual leave (38 days pro rata)

Up to 8% employer pension contribution

Death in service insurance

Reward and benefit programmes such as car and bike schemes

BIAS provides professional, 1:1 independent advocacy to a wide range of client groups across the Scottish Borders.

Looking for a highly motivated, experienced Manager to help grow our small, independent charity. Must have experience in a management position. The role involves working closely with our Board of Trustees, representing BIAS externally and you would need proven experience in financial and contract management alongside the ability to provide support to our busy staff team. Based primarily from our Galashiels office, the option of hybrid working may be available.

Background in independent advocacy, health or social care preferred. Clean driving licence and access to own transport required. The post is subject to membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

Carer Adviser and Facilitator (BAME Carers and Self- Directed Support Focus)

The Action Group seeks a highly organised, skilled and empathic person to join its dynamic carer advice team. We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of

living or working within a Black, Asian or Ethnic Minority Community and people who speak

another language in addition to English.

Requirements

This opportunity is a result of an exciting new partnership between The Action Group and Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living. The project aims to ensure that Black Asian and Minority Ethnic carers can access Self Directed Support.

The postholder will co-facilitate regular peer-support groups and carry out 1-1 casework with carers (within Edinburgh and the Lothians). The post holder will assist carers to be active collaborators and decision-makers, providing both 1-1 support and group development activities.

Successful applicants will:

• Demonstrate a strong ability to provide casework and carer-led support, to help carers improve their situations.
• Be digitally confident
• Show a good understanding of equality and diversity issues and a commitment to support people from marginalised groups.
• Have a good understanding of the social care landscape
• Have good facilitation skills