Community Development & Social Enterprise
Disability
Equality & Law
Health
Housing & Homelessness
Learning
Local
Local Infrastructure Organisation
Older People
Other
Social Care
Youth
* 35 hrs per week, Fixed term to 31st March 2026 (Possibility of extension depending on continued funding)
Role
We are primarily seeking a person with a strong policy and legal understanding in Human Rights and extensive experience in how this can be applied in policy and practice within organisations in a supporting context, particularly through a race equality lens. The person will therefore also need to have a high level of knowledge, experience and understanding in race equality and how this can be implemented within organisations in policy and practice.
The role will involve working within a small team to provide human rights and race equality consultancy support to public and third sector organisations which include the design and delivery of human rights & race equality training. The role will also involve working within the team to help facilitate policy engagement between mainstream organisations and ethnic minority communities.
As a Human Rights and Race Equality specialist, the person will also sit on high level policy tables to influence and input into national policies and strategies.
Application notes
To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV and a supporting statement specifically relating to the person specification to:
Deadline for applications: Tuesday 22nd April @ 12.30pm
Human Rights & Race Equality Officer
Postcode: G3 8HZ
* On site: Barrowfield Community Centre, Yate Street, G31
* Closing 28th April 2025
As the charitable subsidiary of West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA), Willowacre Trust’s overarching aim is to tackle social and economic disadvantage and impact on tenancy sustainment within the communities served by WSHA. We want a staff team and Board that shares our values and puts customers at the centre of service delivery.
Our staff are at the heart of our business and we support them to be their best which is demonstrated with 84% of staff saying Willowacre Trust and WSHA is a good place to work.
We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, age, or religion or belief. We are particularly interested to hear from applicants with a disability, or from a black, asian or minority ethnic background.
Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will, where possible be granted an interview under the Disability Confident scheme.
We are committed to achieving high standards of quality in recruitment and to ensuring that our appointments are made solely on the basis of merit and that you are treated in a fair and equitable manner.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the implementation of an organisation-wide approach to evaluating ALLIANCE activity and its impact.
* Work collaboratively with ALLIANCE colleagues and external consultants to develop and refine outcome maps and suitable evidence data-gathering tools.
* Support ALLIANCE colleagues to gather accurate and meaningful data linked to our activities, programmes and strategic priorities.
* Work with colleagues and partners to develop and embed a consistent approach to evaluation.
* Ensure evaluation processes are used effectively to ensure that they provide accurate data and regular, meaningful reports.
* Analyse, interpret and communicate monitoring and evaluation information to colleagues, external partners and funders.
* Work with ALLIANCE colleagues to create a range of robust and accessible evaluation reports and other outputs from data gathered including the Annual Report and a mid-term review of our strategic priorities.
* Support to teams to gather data and develop impact case studies for reporting and communications activities.
* Any other duties as dictated by the evolving nature of the ALLIANCE’s monitoring and evaluation work.
* Any other reasonable duty as required by senior management.
As an ALLIANCE employee you will benefit from:
* 210 hours annual leave (equivalent of 30 days) (pro rata)
* 13 days public holiday that can be taken flexibly (pro rata)
* Additional leave between Christmas and New Year
* Open to flexible working (formal and informal)
* Hybrid working – opportunity to work from home for part of the week
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Learning and development opportunities
* Time off in lieu
We are a healthy working lives employer and encourage a healthy work life balance and we’re happy to talk flexible working.
The ALLIANCE recognises that in real life, great people don’t always ‘tick all the boxes’. Even if you don’t meet every point on the job description, if this role and our organisation feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.
The Best in You Brings Out the Best in Me
ENABLE Scotland is a dynamic and vibrant organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people with learning disabilities. We are looking for a skilled and motivated Local Area Coordinator to join us in ensuring they have the same opportunities as everyone else.
Local Area Coordination is an exciting approach that supports people to build and pursue their vision for a good life, and stay strong and resilient. This results in services which are more personal, local, flexible and accountable. Local Area Coordinators build connections, nurture inclusive and self-supporting communities, and support system change and transformation of public services.
ENABLE Scotland are looking for a new Local Area Coordinator based in East Renfrewshire. We are looking for someone who is an excellent communicator and advocator for the human rights of individuals and families, has awareness of the local community and the services on offer there, and the ability to think creatively to find solutions.
Please have a look on the East Renfrewshire LAC page of the ENABLE Scotland website for more information on the services the team currently deliver.
About You
Local Area Co-ordination is a preventative, asset-based approach to supporting people to connect to their communities and build meaningful lives. The aim of the service is to provide accurate information; build communities that are more inclusive by supporting local people, families, groups and organisations; build individual and collective capacity and enhance lives and communities as a result. The work of the LAC team is underpinned by the core values, principles and practice of inclusion. At the heart of this is the right of disabled people and their families to participate in all aspects of community, private, public and social life.
As a Local Area Coordinator in East Renfrewshire you would work with people with a learning disability or who are autistic, and their families.
As a Local Area Coordinator you will:
* Help connect people to social networks, community networks and facilities across all spheres of life.
* Support organisations, individuals and families to challenge and address inequality and social exclusion.
* Work with disabled people and their families, public service partners, and community groups and organisations.
* Work flexibly across organisational and professional boundaries.
About Us
At Enable we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities.
We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:
* Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to Work Scheme*
* Season Ticket Loans*
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.
* Hybrid: Glasgow office based with flexible working options
* Closing 8th May 2025
MND Scotland is the only charity in Scotland dedicated to supporting people with MND, their families, and friends.
Since being founded over forty years ago, MND Scotland has provided practical, financial and emotional support to anyone affected by MND whilst also funding essential research into finding effective treatments and a cure.
MND Scotland is funded entirely by donations and grants. The charity’s patron is Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal.
Everything we do and the way that we do it puts the MND community at its core.
We are looking for an experienced, passionate and dynamic Finance & Operations Lead to join our Operations function.
Reporting to the Director of Operations as Finance & Operations Lead you will be an experienced financial professional able to provide guidance and support, building partnerships and maintaining strong relationships with the Executive Leadership & Senior Management Teams (ELT & SMT). Engaging with colleagues across the organisation, you will support budget holders to help develop their annual budgets as well as analyse and interpret financial performance to guarantee good governance is maintained.
The successful candidate will ensure that the financial management is done in adherence with all statutory and regulatory requirements, whilst providing financial clarity to inform decision making and action.
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