CEO Officer - Stirling, United Kingdom - With Kids

Description

As the organisation prepares for a significant transition, with founder Joyce Murray stepping aside, a newvisionary is needed to lead this transformative social enterprise.

Positive Changes is dedicated to empowering women who have touched the Scottish justice system, helping them to forgea brighter future.

All proceeds are reinvested into the enterprise, supporting women in gaining valuable workexperience and life skills, and funding their personal development through mentoring and well-beingprogrammes.

The incoming CEO will have the privilege of building on a solid foundation and guiding Positive Changes to newheights.

This role is a remarkable opportunity to drive social impact, foster sustainable growth, and lead ateam committed to changing lives through the power of employment and support.

This role offers not just a career but a chance to make a significant social impact, providing the rightcandidate with a fulfilling leadership position in social transformation.

The position is based in Stirling and comes with a competitive salary, reflecting the crucial role the CEO will playin the organisation.

The new leader will not only continue the legacy of impactful work butalso can innovate and expand the reach of the organisation, ensuring its continued success and increasedinfluence in the community.

This post will be responsible for the operational management of RASAC P&K Services and deputising for the ChiefExecutive Officer when required.

A commitment to a feminist analysis of gender -based violence is essential, alongside aminimum of 2 years management/leadership experience.

Current or former experience of working in the ViolenceAgainst Women sector is desirable.
We require female applicants only and are exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
The Young Women's Movement is Scotland's national organisation for young women and girls' leadership andrights.

Young women are at the heart of everything we do and we work collectively to equip with them the resources, networksand platforms to lead meaningful change and create a more equal society.

We exist because we believe in a society where young women and girls' needs and rights are fully met.

To help us achieve this, the role of Head of Programmes & Operations has been created to:

To lead the Operations and Finance functions of the Young Women's Movement to provide effective, efficient andbusiness-focused support that drives our work into the future
To innovate, deliver and grow high qualityfeminist programmes and initiatives across Scotland that are led by the voices, experiences and needs of youngwomen and girls
Everyone who works at Young Women's Movement:
We are foryoung women and by young women
Builds communities of friendship and support networks, finding joy in ourcollective actions and connections
How you'll help to create a fairer Scotland for young women and girls:
Leadership and Governance
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contribute to the leadership and delivery of the Young Women'sMovement strategic and operational goals

Learningand Engagement and Business and Finance Team's workload and activities, including direct line management of theCollective Voice & Action Lead; Work with the CEO, Treasurer and external accountant on the Management Accounts for thequarterly Finance Subcommittee; Within your areas ofresponsibility and supporting the wider organisation, ensure compliance with all related policies and procedurese.

HMRC, Pensions Regulator, Companies House & OSCR
Provide additional management cover whennecessary
Operational Management
Work with the CEO, Leads and young women to develop and expand our existing programmes and ensure we areconstantly innovating in programme and product development to meet the needs of the young women wesupport
Develop excellent relationships with theYWM team and the young women we work with to drive positive outcomes and ensure our work is led by theexperiences, voices and needs of young women
Support the Leads with strategic planning for theCollective Voice & Action; Learning and Engagement and Business and Finance Team's team including thesetting and monitoring of objectives and targets
Oversee the monitoring and evaluation activity for theCollective Voice & Action; Work with the CEO to set, manage and monitor organisation and project budgets
Work with budget holdersto manage and monitor budget lines and authorised expenditure within delegated limits and YWM financial policiesand procedures
Work collaboratively with the CEO and Business and Finance Coordinator to ensure a strongsynergy between organisational planning and financial and resource sustainability
Lead on the annualproduction and audit of the organisation's statutory accounts, including preparation and completion of thestatutory accounts in accordance with charity and accounting standards, and submission of annual returns to theCharity Commission and Companies House
including providingregular and timely advice to the Board on investment management and delivery
Support the Business & FinanceCoordinator to ensure the consistent delivery and quality of HR processes including staff recruitment, inductionand development, monthly payroll and pensions, annual objectives and professional development plans
Oversee the YWM's information management, incorporating legal and regulatory requirements (GDPR), data security,and use of data and insight to deliver the objectives of the movement
Ensure implementation of YWM'sActivity and Organisational Health and Safety policies and processes in line with legislation
Generaloffice management oversight
Keep up to date with the latest developments in the charity, political and commercial sectors and identify keyopportunities for YWM
A good standard of education in relevant field OR demonstrable equivalent skills through continued professionaldevelopment
A track record of delivering organisational plans as part of a management team
Anunderstanding of the issues facing young women, especially those facing the greatest inequalities and at riskfrom systemic discrimination
Excellent relationship management skills and experience of line managementand professional development
Previous experience of effectively setting, managingand monitoring budgets (annual budgets exceeding £500k preferable)
A flexible and adaptable approach with the ability to operate and prioritisewithin a constantly evolving environment where targets and deadlines may change
Commitment to owncontinuing professional development
Experience of working in women-only spaces with a focus on young women and girls
Advanced skills in MS Excel, Word, CustomerRelationship Management System (CRM) and finance software - Xero desirable
Experience of participatory models of working with young women and/or youth workexperience
Knowledge and understanding of feminist themes within equity, diversity and inclusion and theroles a support function plays in this
We operate a 4-day working week, which means full-time is 28 hours
We offer flexible working options andpatterns, including the option to work hybrid from anywhere in Scotland (our co-working space is inEdinburgh)
Our annual leave entitlement is 28 days a year, including public holidays
We provide1 additional day of annual leave for your birthday (or to take another time that you would like tocelebrate)
All staff members are enrolled in our Employer Life Assurance Scheme
You can access arange of benefits and discounts through our life assurance app.
We are committed to supporting staffdevelopment through training and coaching opportunities
Wellbeing and mental health support are apriority, all of our staff can access counselling through our EAP provider.
We have a number of feministpolicies to support our staff e.g. fertility and menopause policies

Due to the nature of our work with children and young people, successful applicants will be required to undergo adisclosure check through the PVG Scheme.

At The Young Women's Movement we are an intergenerational team and we value and celebrate diversity. We welcomeapplications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation or genderidentity.

Studies show that women and Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic people are less likely to apply for a job unless theymeet every qualification.

You might just be the perfect person forthis role, or another role within The Young Women's Movement family.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and especially welcome applications from women of colour andthose under-represented in the workforce.

RCS is the national office for the Rape Crisismovement in Scotland, working with a network of 17 independent Rape Crisis Centres delivering specialisedsupport services.

The Justice Services Manager will lead the justice service work delivered nationally throughthe RCS National Advocacy Project and the Scottish Women's Rights Centre.

Edinburgh/Glasgow with travel across Scotland (Hybrid)
The Young Women's Movement is Scotland's national organisation for young women and girls' leadership andrights.

Young women are at the heart of everything we do and we work collectively to equip with them the resources, networksand platforms to lead meaningful change and create a more equal society.

We exist because we want young women and girls' needs and rights to be met.

To help us achieve this, the Learning & Engagement Worker role has been created to:

Extend our reach to even more young women and girls through a range of engaging youth work programmes that buildskills and create change
Support the delivery of our programmes and training for both young womenparticipants and our volunteers
Create safe spaces for young women to engage and learn, encouragingsupportive and meaningful relationships to develop
Everyone who works at Young Women's Movement:
We are foryoung women and by young women
Builds communities of friendship and support networks, finding joy in ourcollective actions and connections
How you'll help to create a fairer Scotland for young women and girls:
Empowering Pathways using a youth work approach to reachmore young women and girls and support their participation in the movement
Support the development,session planning and delivery of new youth work initiatives and activities that support young women &girls
Support the Learning & Engagement Coordinator to reach and engage young women and girls in ourspaces and services
Work with young women and girls on our programmes and signpost them to opportunitiesfor their continued engagement both within our movement and in communities/wider society
Undertake administrative tasks tosupport the planning, onboarding, preparation, delivery and evaluation of our Learning & Engagementprogrammes
Gather Learning & Engagement content to share with our Comms Team e.g. photographs,stories, videos etc.
Create safe, sustainable spaces with and for young women
Commit to anintersectional feminist approach and break down the barriers to young women's participation, ensuring our spacesand programmes are accessible and inclusive to all
Comply with the YWM's procedures and practiceincluding Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Data Protection
Experience working with young people
Commitment to delivering high quality and meaningful experiences for young women on ourprogrammes and our volunteers
Passionate about enabling change for young women and girls through a rangeof learning interventions and programmes
Strong time management and organisational skills
Anengaging and warm facilitation approach to build confidence and opportunities for young women that have thepotential to create positive change, locally and nationally

Willingness to work flexibly and travelacross Scotland when necessary - our delivery is often in the evenings or weekends.

A flexible and adaptable approach
Experience and knowledge of youth work principles and approaches
Experience of youth participation /delivering programmes that are co-designed with and for young women
IT skills and experience of using Microsoft Teams,Word, PowerPoint & Excel, and Canva
A full, clean driving license and access to a vehicle
We operate a 4-day working week, which means full-time is 28 hours
We offer flexible working options andpatterns, including the option to work hybrid from anywhere in Scotland (our co-working space is inEdinburgh)
Our annual leave entitlement is 28 days a year, including public holidays
We provide1 additional day of annual leave for your birthday (or to take another time that you would like tocelebrate)
All staff members are enrolled in our Employer Life Assurance Scheme
You can access arange of benefits and discounts through our life assurance app
We are committed to supporting staffdevelopment through training and coaching opportunities
Wellbeing and mental health support are apriority, all of our staff can access counselling through our EAP provider.

Due to the nature of our work with children and young people, successful applicants will be required to undergo adisclosure check through the PVG Scheme.

Studies show that women and Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic people are less likely to apply for a job unless theymeet every qualification.

You might just be the perfect person forthis role, or another role within The Young Women's Movement family.

Location:

Hybrid – Our co-working space is in Edinburgh with delivery taking place across Scotland, specificallyGlasgow and the surrounding areas.

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