EQUALITY UPDATES: Jobs Extra 4th February 2010 View online at http://enf.org.uk/blog/ - jobs and volunteer opportunities - invitations to tender - requests for trainers - research proposal requests – and more… It is free to advertise in JOBS EXTRA – just email kate.henderson@gcvs.org.uk For back issues go to www.enf.org.uk For more voluntary sector jobs check out www.goodmoves.org.uk For arts jobs go to Voluntary Arts Scotland http://voluntaryarts.org For jobs in Culture and Sport Glasgow go to www.csglasgow.org/vacancies/ CONTENTS: +1 SCOTTISH WOMEN’S AID: One Post, Edinburgh National Co-ordinators Network to Address Violence Against Women: National Network Co-ordinator: £31,966 - £34,478 plus 7.5% unsocial hours allowance +2 WOMEN LIVING UNDER MUSLIM LAWS: One Post, London Publications Officer (Production Editor/Assistant Editor) +3 LEAD SCOTLAND: Three Posts, Edinburgh / Inverclyde, Glasgow, West Dunbartonshire and Highlands Assistant Administrator: £18,319 - £19,830 Project Administrator (Get Connected and Lead : Maximising the Influence of Minority Voices): 21 hours per week, £18,319 - £19,830 pro rata Project Coordinator (Get Connected and Lead : Maximising the Influence of Minority Voices): £26,333 - £28,679) +4 GLASGOW ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH (GAMH): One Post, Glasgow Project Leader (Mental Health in Later Life): 17.5 hours per week, £25,689 - £27,981 pro rata +5 VENTURE SCOTLAND: Two Posts, Glasgow and Edinburgh Volunteer Development Worker: £20,388 - £25,550 +6 MEN''S HEALTH FORUM SCOTLAND (MHFS): One Post, Glasgow MHFS National Director: £37, 500 +7 WOMANKIND WORLDWIDE: Three Posts, London Policy And Advocacy Manager: £31,260 2 x Programme Managers: £31,260 +8 CHANGE: One Post, Leeds Project Worker: 13,603 a year for 22.5 hours a week (3 days) +1 SCOTTISH WOMEN’S AID NATIONAL CO-ORDINATORS NETWORK TO ADDRESS VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN: NATIONAL NETWORK CO-ORDINATOR (fixed term until 31st March 2011) Salary: £31,966 - £34,478 plus 7.5% unsocial hours allowance Location: Hosted by Scottish Women''s Aid, Edinburgh Closing Date: 12th February 2010. Interviews: 24th February 2010 in Edinburgh. This is a rewarding and challenging opportunity to facilitate the co- ordination and development of the National Co-ordinators Network to Address Violence Against Women. You will have a key role in supporting multi-agency partnerships across Scotland to engage with local partners to improve policy and practice responses to violence against women. You will be based in the offices of Scottish Women''s Aid in Edinburgh but will be required to travel extensively throughout Scotland. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required. You will have a recognised professional qualification or equivalent, an in-depth knowledge of the strategic agenda on violence against women in Scotland and have extensive experience of partnership working and strategic planning. You will also have excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, and be able to work on your own initiative. The post is funded by the Scottish Government Violence Against Women Fund and is fixed term to 31st March 2011. For further information about the post please contact Kathryn Sharpe, Dundee Violence Against Women Partnership on 01382 307381. For an application pack please visit our website at www.scottishwomensaid.org.uk or contact Scottish Women’s Aid on 0131 226 6606 or by e-mail at info@scottishwomensaid.org.uk Scottish Women’s Aid is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Women only need apply under Section 7 (ii) (d) & (e) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975. Scottish Charity no SC001099 +2 WOMEN LIVING UNDER MUSLIM LAWS PUBLICATIONS OFFICER (PRODUCTION EDITOR/ASSISTANT EDITOR) The London-based International Coordination Office (ICO) of Women Living Under Muslim Laws – International Solidarity Network (WLUML) is currently inviting applications for the position of a full-time Publications Officer. The role involves managing a Publications Programme including a set number of periodic and occasional titles per year. The main role is to organise, coordinate and facilitate WLUML’s publications, in collaboration with the Publication Committee and the global network. Acting as an assistant-editor, the position will be responsible for: * Suggesting themes and planning publications; * Coordinating the sourcing of contents, editing, organising reviews, managing translations of documents in English, French and Arabic; * Verification and printing of publications; * Updating WLUML glossaries and Style guidelines; * Preparation of the Resource Section and Country Reports of each Dossier; * Being in contact with pools of translators, publishers, printers, page makers and designers; * Managing the WLUML publications stock; * Managing the Publication budget in collaboration with the Finance and Administrative Officer; * Preparing suitable training materials and audio-visual materials for WLUML collective projects. Excellent command of the English language, proven research and writing skills are essential for the role. Ability to prioritise and good time management is essential. The ideal candidate should have at least two years’ demonstrable experience of editing and/or publication production, preferably in the non-profit sector as well as a high level of knowledge of feminist discourse and human rights issues. The minimum qualification required for the role is a B.A. in the humanities or social sciences. Commitment to women’s human rights is essential. This position is only open to candidates who already have the legal right to live and work in the United Kingdom. Prospective candidates with French or Arabic language skills and women belonging to minority ethnic communities are strongly encouraged to apply. The closing date for receipt of applications is March 1st, 2010 although the competition will remain open until the vacancy is filled. All completed applications (curriculum vitae and cover letter) marked ‘WLUML PO’ should be sent by email to vacancies.po@wluml.org or by post to WLUML P.O. Box 28445, London N19 5NZ, United Kingdom. Committed to being environmentally friendly, we prefer to receive applications by email unless candidates do not have access to the Internet. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. +3 LEAD SCOTLAND ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR Full time Pt 19-22 (£18,319-£19,830) An exciting opportunity for a well organised and enthusiastic Assistant Administrator to join our Edinburgh office team. With at least two years recent office experience and administration knowledge, you will give attention to detail and have a high level of accuracy, MS Office experience, and good communication skills. You will have the ability to work confidently with numerical and statistical data as there will also be some finance administration work involved. Experience working with external funding data would be an advantage. (Quote ref: AA10) *PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR (Get Connected and Lead:Maximising the Influence of Minority Voices) Part time (21 hours per week) Pt 19-22 (£18,319-£19,830) pro rata An exciting opportunity for a well organised and enthusiastic Administrator to work on a new project funded by The National Lottery through Big Lottery Fund. With all-round administration knowledge and at least two years recent office experience, you will give attention to detail and have a high level of accuracy, MS Office experience, and good communication skills. You will also have good organisational skills and experience of supporting a remote team. Experience working with external funding data would be an advantage. The post is for a fixed term of 3 years ending 31 March 2013. (Quote ref: PA10) Workplace location to be decided. *PROJECT COORDINATOR (Get Connected and Lead:Maximising the Influence of Minority Voices) Full time Pt 31-34 (£26,333-£28,679) We require a Project Coordinator who shares our vision of barrier-free learning, to launch and be responsible for a new project funded by The National Lottery through Big Lottery Fund. The area covered by this project is Inverclyde, Glasgow, West Dunbartonshire and Highlands. The post is for a fixed term of 3 years ending 31 March 2013. Workplace location to be decided. You will have gained management experience in a national organisation and have a relevant academic or management qualification (or be comparably qualified by experience). You must have effective interpersonal skills and staff management experience, excellent communication and presentation skills. You must also have knowledge of volunteer management (experience in this area would be desirable), adult learning and a keen interest in equality issues. You will have a minimum of three years’ management experience, ability to control budgets, and a thorough knowledge of, and competence in, the use of ICT. Some experience of developing training material is desirable. (Quote ref: PC10) For an application pack (no CVs please) visit our website: www.lead.org.uk; email us: recruitment@lead.org.uk or telephone: 0131 228 9441 quoting appropriate ref. Closing date: Noon, Friday 19 February 2010 Interviews will be held the week beginning 1 March 2010 Edinburgh city centre. Lead Scotland is a charity which supports disabled adults and carers to access learning opportunities. Charity no. SC 003949 +4 GLASGOW ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH (GAMH) Glasgow Association for Mental Health is one of the principal providers of community mental health services in Greater Glasgow. It aims to provide high quality support both to those who are experiencing mental health difficulties and to their carers. GAMH is committed to the principles of recovery and to raising the awareness and understanding of mental health issues. We wish to appoint the following: PROJECT LEADER (MENTAL HEALTH IN LATER LIFE) (Part time) (REF: PL/pt) 17.5 hours per week One year fixed term contract Salary Scale AP5 (£25,689 - £27,981 pro rata) Mental Health in Later Life Glasgow Association for Mental Health (GAMH) wishes to recruit a part- time manager for their newly developing mental health in later life projects. The successful candidate will manage the SCOPe Project (a befriending project for older people with mental health problems and older carers of people with mental health problems) and will work alongside GAMH’s Development Worker for Mental Health in Later Life to establish the new Brighter Futures Project (a peer mentoring service for people aged 50 and over who are socially isolated). Applicants should have experience of working in a supervisory role and within a community based social care setting. Possession of a professional qualification would be an advantage and applicants should either possess or be willing to work towards a relevant management qualification. Experience of working with minority communities and supporting volunteers would also be an advantage. The successful applicants must be able to demonstrate a commitment to equalities and recovery. GAMH aims to promote equality of opportunity in service delivery as well as in employment practice. To achieve this, we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Accordingly, if you have any particular requirements regarding your application please contact Laura Middell, Office Manager, on 0141 552 5592. Please note the successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check. Application packs are available from: GAMH, St Andrews by the Green, 33 Turnbull Street, Glasgow G1 5PR - Tel: 0141 552 5592 or can be downloaded at www.gamh.org.uk Closing Date for Applications 12 NOON FRIDAY 12 FEBRUARY 2010 Interviews will be held on 2nd March 2010 Our Vision: All of Scotland’s people will achieve full and equal citizenship rights regardless of their mental health status. This advert is available in large print. +5 VENTURE SCOTLAND VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT WORKER Two posts, one based Edinburgh, one based Glasgow £20,388 - £25,550 plus 3% non-contributory pension 37 hours per week Venture Scotland aims to empower disadvantaged young people aged 16-30 to achieve their potential and make an active contribution to society. We do this by providing a long-term and intensive programme of personal development and volunteering. Our programme incorporates a range of adventure and conservation activities in both urban and wilderness settings, including at our remote bothy in Glen Etive. We are looking for two new staff members to support vulnerable young people in accessing volunteering with Venture Scotland and progression routes in the form of employment, training and education opportunities. You will also coordinate the volunteer leaders and mentors who support young people throughout their involvement in our programme. Closing date: Mon 22nd February Assessment Days: Mon 8th and Tues 9th March For application details visit www.venturescotland.org.uk/staff, phone 0131 475 2395 or email admin@venturescotland.org.uk Post funded by the Big Lottery Fund. +6 MEN''S HEALTH FORUM SCOTLAND (MHFS) MHFS NATIONAL DIRECTOR Salary £37, 500 Full Time, based in Glasgow Men''s Health Forum Scotland is a charity registered in Scotland with the aim of improving men’s health. We are currently recruiting a new National Director with responsibility for delivering all aspects of our work. This is a challenging post in an area of work that is complex and diverse; it presents opportunities for the successful applicant to play an instrumental role in improving the health of men in Scotland. The postholder will be required to effectively oversee and manage the diverse budgets, projects and work strands of the organisation. These include the MHFS 10k for Men, the Self Management for Men Project and the core functions of support for men’s health improvement. They will also be responsible for the leadership of a staff team reflecting the diversity of our working agenda. In addition to executive and operational functions it will be vital that input is made at a national and regional strategic planning level on the many issues affecting men’s health. The successful applicant will show evidence of outstanding communication, influencing and leadership skills. They will demonstrate a proven ability to work in partnership with agencies from all sectors at a senior level. Capable of maintaining a complex range of outputs, imagination and creativity will be essential in securing the ongoing development of the organisation; expertise in fundraising and income generation is also essential. An understanding of gender and masculinity as they relate to health will be a distinct advantage for candidates. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, MHFS encourages and welcomes applications for this post from all suitably qualified candidates. Closing date for applications is 12noon, Monday 15th February Interviews will be held in Glasgow week commencing 1st March For further information contact Mark Ward, mark@mhfs.org.uk or telephone 0141 550 7515. You can download the application pack below. Applications should be emailed to nd@mhfs.org.uk or sent by post to: Men''s Health Forum Scotland, Unit 23, Wellpark Enterprise Centre, 120 Sydney Street, Glasgow, G31 1JF +7 WOMANKIND WORLDWIDE WOMANKIND Worldwide, a dynamic UK agency supporting women to change their lives globally, is seeking to fill the following positions within the organisation POLICY AND ADVOCACY MANAGER Salary: £31,260 Womankind Worldwide is seeking an exceptional Policy and Advocacy Manager who will lead key areas of research, documentation, monitoring and evaluation in order to develop our analysis and communication of best practice in the achievement of women’s rights and development internationally. This will include both writing policy documents and external representation work. The ideal candidate will be skilled and experienced in policy and advocacy work on women’s human rights and gender and development issues. They will have: substantial experience and excellent knowledge of relevant human rights documentation; an understanding of the international development and women’s rights sectors; strong analytical skills; excellent written and verbal communication; and experience of monitoring and evaluation. Closing date for applications: Wednesday 17th February Date for interview: 25th February 2 x PROGRAMME MANAGERS Salary: £31,260 Womankind Worldwide are seeking two Programme Managers to lead the strategic development of our programme activities in Asia and Africa. They will lead the planning, implementation and monitoring of Womankind’s programmes work in line with our strategies. The ideal candidates will have substantial experience leading the design, development and implementation of international development programmes for the promotion of women’s human rights and gender equality, including participatory monitoring and learning, financial management, and organisational development. They will have experience of living and working in the global South as well as developing and distance managing partnerships with organisations and NGOs in the global South Closing date for applications: Wednesday 17th February Dates for interview: 23rd/24th February WOMANKIND Worldwide welcomes all applicants and values diversity and we are committed to being an equal opportunities employer. Charity Reg. No. 328206 For an application pack please download from our website at http://www.womankind.org.uk or email recruitment@womankind.org.uk Or request an pack by post from Womankind Worldwide 56- 64 WOMANKIND Worldwide, Development House, 56 – 64 Leonard Street, London, EC2A 4LT. +8 CHANGE CHANGE is a national organisation run by Disabled People working for equal rights of all people with learning CHANGE disabilities. CHANGE is looking to employ a PROJECT WORKER with Learning Disabilities as a trainer to work on a project to make people with learning disabilities aware of Hate Crime and where to report it, if it happens to them The salary will be f 13,603 a year and you will work 22.5 hours a week (3 days). If you are interested in this job, please contact Amy Barnett for an application pack Tel No: 0113 3880011 E-mail: amy@changepeople.co.uk Completed applications forms to be sent back to CHANGE by 5.00pm on Thursday 11 February. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ The EQUALITY UPDATES e-newsletter is produced on behalf of the Equality Networks Forum (ENF) The ENF: Glasgow Black and Ethnic Minority Voluntary Sector Network; Glasgow City Council; Glasgow Disability Alliance; Glasgow Women’s Voluntary Sector Network; West of Scotland Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Forum This message may contain information that has been sent to the ENF Communications and Resource Worker by third parties. While we do everything possible to ensure the transmission of accurate and appropriate material, we do not take responsibility for its content. The forwarding of information to you should not be seen as an endorsement of any of the views expressed. 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