EQUALITY UPDATES: Jobs Extra 5th August 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 http://www.senscot.net/jobs.php http://voluntaryarts.org CONTENTS: +1 VOLUNTARY ARTS SCOTLAND: Various, Scotland Organisational Development Trainers Voluntary Arts Ambassadors Co-ordinator: 22.5 hours per week, £21,777 pro rata pa +2 GLASGOW WOMEN’S AID: Various, Glasgow Team Leader (Women’s Services): Hours and Salary Negotiable, Temporary for 3 months. Directors of the Board - Various positions Volunteers: Refuge Support & Fundraising Support +3 SCOTTISH CRIMINAL CASES REVIEW COMMISSION: One Post, meetings usually Glasgow Board Member: Legal Member +4 CONSUMER FOCUS SCOTLAND: Various, Across Scotland Volunteers +5 SCOTTISH REFUGEE COUNCIL: Various, Across Scotland Volunteers From The Asylum Seeking And Refugee Community +6 MAYFIELD AND EASTHOUSES YOUTH 2000 PROJECT (Y2K): One Post, Dalkeith Manager: £30,044 pro rata, 28hrs/week over 4 days +7 ILGA-EUROPE: One Post, Brussels Financial and Administrative Officer: Euros 41,387 – 46,163 +8 THE EUROPEAN UNION AGENCY FOR FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS and ILGA-EUROPE: Three Tenders Three Calls For Tender: Access To Justice – A Sociological Study On Cases Of Discrimination In The EU; Data Collection And Research Services On Fundamental Rights Issues; Inequalities And Multiple Discrimination In Access To Health +9 LGBT CENTRE FOR HEALTH AND WELLBEING: Two Posts, Edinburgh LGBT Mental Health Project: Project Manager: £29,259-£30,861 LGBT Mental Health Project: Project Assistant: £18,321-£19,830 +1 VOLUNTARY ARTS SCOTLAND Organisational Development Trainers Deadline: Tuesday 31 August 2010 We are looking for experienced organisational development trainers to be considered for our pool of such people, to deliver organisational development and training to arts and crafts umbrella bodies in Scotland. For more information download the document at http://www.voluntaryarts.org/uploaded/map15050.doc or contact the Voluntary Arts Scotland office on tel: 0131 225 7355 or email: admin@vascotland.org.uk VOLUNTARY ARTS AMBASSADORS CO-ORDINATOR Area: Edinburgh deadline: Monday 16 August 2010 We are recruiting a paid staff member to continue to develop and operate our Scotland-wide Voluntary Arts Ambassadors scheme - taking the local arts & crafts voice into community planning. Based in Edinburgh, this post is three days a week (22.5 hours) – on a salary of £21,777 pro rata per annum plus pension. Deadline: Monday 16 August 2010. Interviews will take place 1 September 2010. We would also like you to be available for all or part of the VAA Induction training 9-10 September. Applications must be made on the form available at http://www.voluntaryarts.org/uploaded/map15048.doc and will be accepted by email. Please do not just send a CV – these will not be considered. If you have any problems downloading the document, please call the Voluntary Arts Scotland office on 0131 225 7355 or email: admin@vascotland.org.uk +2 GLASGOW WOMEN’S AID Glasgow Women’s Aid provides temporary refuge, support and information for women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse. TEAM LEADER (WOMEN’S SERVICES) Hours and Salary Negotiable. Temporary for 3 months. We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic Team Leader (Women’s Services) for a period of three months starting 1 September 2010. We would be interested in providing a secondment from another organisation for this time or employing a woman on a consultancy basis. Closing date: 6th August 2010. Interviews will be held on 10th August 2010. DIRECTORS OF THE BOARD We are looking to strengthen our Board and there are a number of voluntary Director positions available including Treasurer. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from women with a background in fundraising, human resources or health and safety. Minimum commitment required is attendance at a monthly board meeting. You may also be required to attend subcommittee meetings. Closing date: 26th August 2010. VOLUNTEERS: REFUGE SUPPORT & FUNDRAISING SUPPORT The Refuge Support Volunteer would initially work in Bell St supporting women on the telephone or face-to-face and then they may move, if appropriate and with their agreement, to work in one of our refuges. The Fundraising Support Volunteer will support the GWA Manager and the Finance Worker in organising fundraising events and completing fundraising applications. Closing date 3rd September 2010. Interviews will be held on 14th September 2010. For an application form visit http://www.goodmoves.org.uk or email admin@glasgowwomensaid.org.uk For further information please contact Alison Ryan on 0141 553 2022. Glasgow Women’s Aid is an Equal Opportunities Employer and positively welcomes applications from women from all sections of the community. Scottish Charity No: SC005227. Only women need apply under Section 7 (ii) (d) and (e) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975. Successful applicants will be subjected to an Enhanced Disclosure Check. +3 SCOTTISH CRIMINAL CASES REVIEW COMMISSION BOARD MEMBER: LEGAL MEMBER The Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission''s role is to consider alleged miscarriages of justice. Currently there is a vacancy for at least one legal Board Member of this important body which is responsible for reviewing and investigating cases where it is alleged that a miscarriage of justice may have occurred in relation to convictions, sentences, or both, imposed by a Scottish Court. Applicants are being sought directly from the Scottish Bar as a result of the legal experience and expertise required. This is in addition to the statutory requirement for legal Members (either an advocate or solicitor of at least 10 years’ standing). Location of Meetings usually Glasgow. Deadline: Friday 13 August 2010. Application requests and returns should be e-mailed to: paapplicationsmailbox@scotland.gsi.gov.uk www.sccrc.org.uk +4 CONSUMER FOCUS SCOTLAND VOLUNTEERS Consumer Network needs new volunteers! Consumer Focus Scotland are currently looking for new volunteers and would like to hear from people who are interested in consumer issues such as education, the environment, health, housing, post and public services. Our Consumer Network is a group of home-based volunteers who act as our ‘eyes and ears’ across the country - helping to keep us informed about the issues that concern ordinary people throughout Scotland. At the moment we have over 350 volunteers from all over the country who regularly assist us by identifying consumer issues and by occasionally investigating local services and facilities for small research projects. This is something you can do in your own home at a time to suit yourself. Over the last few months our members have helped us with the following activities: • Mystery shopper task - What information is given about delivery charges to consumers when they shop online? • Online survey – evaluation of new icons and illustrations for a health project’s website. • Survey and focus groups - What do consumers think about the content and accessibility of the Food Standards Agency’s draft guidance on country of origin information on food labels? • Consumer testing - Waterwatch Scotland’s new website – how user-friendly is it? Interested? To find out more please contact Gill MacGregor, Consumer Network Co-ordinator, Consumer Focus Scotland, 0141 227 8432 gill.macgregor@consumerfocus.org.uk Website: http://digbig.com/5bcdgn +5 SCOTTISH REFUGEE COUNCIL VOLUNTEERS FROM THE ASYLUM SEEKING AND REFUGEE COMMUNITY Join Scottish Refugee Council at the political conferences Each year Scottish Refugee Council attends the party conferences in Scotland. We are looking to recruit volunteers from the asylum seeking and refugee community in Scotland to join us as we continue to campaign for a just and humane asylum system. If you are interested please read the information and application pack by going to http://www.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/Conf_delegates Please note that the closing date for applications is 5pm on Thursday 2 September. If you would like to speak to someone informally before applying you can call Graeme Corbett on (0141) 248 9799 +6 MAYFIELD AND EASTHOUSES YOUTH 2000 PROJECT (Y2K) MANAGER Salary: £30,044 pro rata, 28hrs/week over 4 days Closing date: Noon, Thursday 26th August 2010 Interviews: Will take place week beginning Mon 6th September We are looking for an experienced Manager to work for Mayfield and Easthouses Youth 2000 Project (Y2K), a youth organisation that has now been established for 10 years. Y2K is a well used resource within our local community and we are looking for a dynamic individual who has the right experience, skills and attitude to take forward the organisation''s mission to provide a high quality youth work service for young people. You will have overall responsibility for the effective management of the organisation. Your role will include strategic development, staff management, funding and finance management. You will have experience in effective leadership and team building skills with a track record of securing funding and developing projects. This role is essential to ensuring the long term sustainability of the organisation. For an application pack, please contact Liz Campbell e: lizcampbell@youth2000project.com or tel: 0131 454 9805. Alternatively, download all application documents from the Goodmoves website: http://www.goodmoves.org.uk +7 ILGA-EUROPE FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER ILGA-Europe has grown significantly in the past 10 years and we now require a Financial and Administrative Officer to be responsible for financial monitoring and reporting of our project partners in Russian-speaking countries, to assist with running an efficient office and to maintain sound administrative systems. The job The Financial and Administrative Officer in conjunction with the Financial and Administrative Manager will be responsible for providing effective administrative and financial services to enable ILGA-Europe to achieve its objectives and ensure compliance with legal and funding requirements. Other requirements are: * A high standard of written and spoken English * Experience in the administration of project budgets, processing of financial documents and related financial administrative tasks * Office-management experience with knowledge of office systems and procedures, calendar and travel management * Experience in event organising * Commitment to equal opportunities * Ability to relocate to Brussels and travel in Europe Useful additional experience/knowledge could include: * Knowledge of Russian and French/Flemish * Experience of working in an NGO Employment information: full-time position subject to continued funding for the post and successful completion of the 6 month probation period. Salary scale: Euros 41 387 – 46 163 in four annual increments, starting at the beginning of the scale. The organisation has a generous remuneration package, including contributing to local transportation costs, luncheon vouchers, a Pensions scheme for employees and ‘family friendly’ policies. Relocation support from within Europe to Brussels will be given where appropriate. Closing date for receipt of applications: Sunday 12th September 2010, 17.00 Application pack which contains more information about the job, is available in our Job Opportunity section: http://www.ilga- europe.org/home/about_us/job_opportunity +8 THE EUROPEAN UNION AGENCY FOR FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS and ILGA-EUROPE The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights has issued three calls for tender, which ILGA-Europe would like to promote as they all are related to the work of ILGA-Europe. ACCESS TO JUSTICE – A SOCIOLOGICAL STUDY ON CASES OF DISCRIMINATION IN THE EU Deadline: 17 September 2010 at 17:00 Read more about the call for tender here: http://digbig.com/5bcdkd DATA COLLECTION AND RESEARCH SERVICES ON FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS ISSUES Deadline: 21 September 2010 at 17.00 Read more about the call for tender here: http://digbig.com/5bcdke INEQUALITIES AND MULTIPLE DISCRIMINATION IN ACCESS TO HEALTH Deadline: 29 September 2010 at 17.00 Read more about the call for tender here: http://digbig.com/5bcdkf +9 LGBT CENTRE FOR HEALTH AND WELLBEING The LGBT centre is recruiting again! We are expanding our mental health and wellbeing programme and are looking for skilled, energetic and motivated individuals for two new exciting full time posts: LGBT MENTAL HEALTH PROJECT: PROJECT MANAGER Salary PO 35-37: £29,259-£30,861 to lead the development and implementation of the Mental Health Project. You will convene the Advisory Group, manage the Mental Health Development Worker, Community Development Worker and Project Assistant, as well as the budget allocated to the project. You will put together the existing key research findings and manage the evaluation of the different interventions and development of the evidence base. You will contribute to capacity building partnership work and work closely with NHS Lothian and other partners and stakeholders. The application pack can be downloaded from http://digbig.com/5bcdkh Alternatively call 0131 523 1100 or email Maruska@lgbthealth.org.uk to receive an application pack. LGBT MENTAL HEALTH PROJECT: PROJECT ASSISTANT Salary AP2, 19-22: £18,321-£19,830 to support the delivery of the Mental Health Project, including the LGBT Headspace programme. You will assist with events management and the delivery of services, coordinate the production and distribution of publicity materials, provide administrative support, venue booking and setting up. You will also assist in the collection and collation of monitoring and evaluation date and carry out book keeping duties in relation to the project finances. You will be involved in the recruitment, training and supervision of LGBT Headspace volunteers. The application pack can be downloaded at http://digbig.com/5bcdkh Alternatively call 0131 523 1100 or email Maruska@lgbthealth.org.uk to receive an application pack. 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