* £25 per hour, between 15 to 20 hours per week.
Role
Strathnairn Community Council are looking to recruit a dedicated Project Specialist. Assisting a vibrant rural community by engaging in project proposals, you will have a passion for supporting rural communities in local matters such as road safety and the environment. Your role will be vital in delivering a variety of reports both written and verbal, that will assist the community in communicating with local authorities, residents and other community councils alike in response to project proposals, road safety matters and community concerns. You will have experience analysing documents, data and technical information and be able to synthesise to deliver relevant responses to community matters. Strong IT skills are essential.
Working effectively without close management you will need to work closely with the Community Council. Managing tasks and activities in a time-sensitive manner whilst exercising integrity and accountability in representing Strathnairn Community Council is essential.
This is a part-time role comprising 15 to 20 hours per week working from home and occasionally, Farr Hall, Strathnairn on a self-employed basis. Occasional meetings may be required with external bodies and attendance at the monthly Community Council meeting will be required either online or in person.
Closing date for applications: 30th November, 2024.
* Hybrid: Inspiring Young Voices office in Inverness with some home-based working if needed as agreed with the Chief Officer (laptop and mobile phone will be provided).
Inspiring Young Voices is a SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) which exists to inspire and be inspired by the voices of children and young people in Highland facing challenges in their lives. We seek to ensure that these voices are raised, heard and acted upon. We will advocate for changes in policy and practice across Highland which support and promote the meaningful participation of children and young people at every level of decision making.
The role of the Participation Lead is to enable participation through engagement with children and young people, particularly those with additional support needs/ disabilities, to have their voices heard – where and when they wish, empowering them to influence policy and practice.
The Participation Lead is responsible for leading the development and delivery of our participation work and projects, including:
* Supporting the members of Inspire Highland, our youth-led collective voice for young people in Highland.
* Developing and piloting a place-based youth-led participation approach, working with young people with disabilities and additional support needs to develop their learning and understanding of inequality, stigma, discrimination and youth-led participation.
* Developing and delivering a program of work supporting ‘New Young Scots’ in Highland to have their voices heard, including young asylum seekers and refugees.
To deliver these projects the Participation Lead will work with and line-manage our Youth Participation Worker. The Participation Lead also promotes children’s rights, inclusion and participation across services, offering training, advice and/or support.
More widely, Inspiring Young Voices has played a key role in the development and drafting of the Highland Community Planning Partnership’s Integrated Children’s Service Plan (ICSP) 2023-2026. We have also been involved in the development of the Highland Children and Young People’s Participation Strategy 2024-2029. The Integrated Children’s Service Plan recognizes the necessity for greater active participation of children, young people and families in all aspects of planning and service delivery.
This post will require the postholder to be able to undertake some business travel across Highland.
Enable Works believes in providing every individual in Scotland with the opportunity to have a high-quality, well-paid career. They support over 7000 people annually across 29 Scottish Local Authorities to acquire skills for employment and move about 1000 people into work every year. Their client interactions occur in various settings, including schools, universities, and the community.
As an Operations Manager at Enable Works, you will be a key leader driving their mission to provide exceptional employability services for disabled individuals across Scotland. In this role, you will oversee strategic development and performance management across a designated region (Highlands, Moray and Perth & Kinross), ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
Leading a team of Performance Managers, Team Leaders, and Employment Coordinators, you will set high standards for service quality and client satisfaction.
Your responsibilities will include ensuring quality and compliance, efficient contract management, and building strong relationships with funders and commissioners to both maintain and secure contracts. Additionally, you will identify and cultivate new business opportunities, contribute to policy influence, and manage regional finances to support our growth and impact.
While this role is hybrid with some office and home working, a driving license and access to your own vehicle is essential as regular travel across your region is required.
Please include a detailed Personal Statement within the application to outline how your previous experience, skills and knowledge are a good match for this role. Please see the Job Pack for further information.
About You
We really need you to have these:
* An awareness of employability and skills structures and systems in Scotland.
* Experience of leading a performance-focused team.
* Ability to effectively coach and motivate developing leaders to deliver high performance within your team.
* Effective project management skills and ability to think strategically to achieve long-term goals.
* A natural, professional relationship builder with the ability to partner and negotiate with stakeholders.
* Experience of delivering on financial expectations and forecasting change.
* Strong attention to detail with professional presentation and personality.
* Self-management skills and the ability to meet duties effectively within agreed timescales.
* IT Literacy.
* A full driving licence and access to a car.
Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability. Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.
Note: The successful applicant will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of their start date.
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