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* Salary pro rata for part time hours and commensurate on experience. 1 x full time - 5 days a week & 1 x part time - 2.5 days per week. Contract: 12 months (strong prospect of extension, subject to funding).
Role
EmilyTest is a small Scottish charity working to tackle gender-based violence in education. We work with schools, colleges and universities, helping them to develop effective policies, procedures and practices in relation to gender-based violence prevention, intervention, and support.
Our aim is to ensure every young person can live, work, and study free from the harms and threats of Gender Based Violence.
Position Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two highly motivated GBV Charter Officers (1 x full-time post, 1 x part-time post) to join our dynamic and friendly team based in Glasgow. The GBV Charter Officers will play a key role in the delivery of the GBV Charter in universities and colleges across Scotland. Working with our Charter team, you will support the roll-out and implementation of the Charter, helping charter universities and colleges improve their policies, practices, and procedures in relation to GBV prevention, intervention, and support, while assisting them in achieving the Charter award.
The post will be subject to a 6-month trial period.
Essential Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience & Personal Qualities
* Strong project management skills including planning and monitoring.
* Self-motivated, able to work without supervision and show initiative.
* Warm and friendly manner; committed, hardworking, and highly motivated.
* Adept at handling sensitive or challenging situations with tact and diplomacy.
* Ability to work collaboratively with external partners and stakeholders.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to work in a non-judgemental, confident, and sensitive manner.
* Inclusive approach to tackling GBV with an understanding of its intersectional nature.
* Sound knowledge of client confidentiality and the practical application of GDPR.
* Excellent time management with the ability to prioritize workload.
* Ability to remain calm in pressured situations.
* Knowledge of gender-based violence and trauma-informed practices.
* Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel, and Teams.
* Understanding of GBV and young people, particularly how it manifests in the college and university community.
* Previous experience working with victims/survivors of GBV.
* Previous experience working on Charters.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop comprehensive project plans, including objectives, activities, and timelines in alignment with the Charter minimum standards.
* Provide regular updates and guidance for charter institutions, the team, and the charity’s CEO.
* Maintain a system to overview project dates/deadlines.
* Progress report writing.
* Plan and schedule (and where required attend) Charter surgeries, meetings, assessment meetings, and other Charter-related events.
* Liaise with colleges and universities and support Charter leads.
* Further develop and enhance the ‘library of tools’ that supports Charter Institutions.
* Create, review, and update Charter-related guidance documents.
* Represent the organization in relevant conferences and meetings.
Personal Requirements
It is important that you appreciate and contribute to the strong team spirit that all EmilyTest employees have adopted. You should have a solid understanding of the importance of professional working relationships while ensuring you don’t neglect the value of supporting colleagues with their own challenges.
Understanding small charity dynamics, particularly resource constraints, is vital. Small charities, particularly those tackling Gender Based Violence, face limited resources, so we ask that you ensure you have a genuine commitment to building a career in the VAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls) sector before applying.
Exercising strong creativity and having good problem-solving skills are valuable assets in small charities. Applicants must demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to respond effectively to last-minute changes and evolving circumstances.
EmilyTest is an inclusive organization, and we are looking for someone equally as inclusive and has a non-judgemental approach to their work. We are interested to hear from people who are supportive of all survivors of GBV and have a good understanding of the effects of GBV on students.
If people describe you as organized, level-headed, a listener, compassionate, patient, a great communicator, hard worker, supportive colleague, resilient, dedicated, and great in a crisis – and you have the energy and commitment to always go the extra mile in your work, then we would like to hear from you!
Accountability of Post: The post holders will be line managed by the Training and Project Development Lead and accountable to the CEO.
Location: The post holders will be based in the Glasgow office and have the flexibility of working part of their week from home, subject to meeting business needs. Travel to campuses across Scotland is required.
Application Notes
Application closing date: 5pm Thursday 13th December 2024 with initial online interviews on 16th & 17th December.
Please send your most recent CV, along with a covering letter (maximum of one side of A4 sheet of paper in font size 10 or above) explaining why you think you are a good candidate for the role, to: info@emilytest.org. Please specify which role you are applying for and whether full or part time in the subject.
References from your current or most recent employer are required as part of the selection process.
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