Chief Executive Officer - Stirling, United Kingdom - With Kids

Description

Bruce Tait Associates (BTA) is excited to present a unique leadership opportunity at Positive Changes (Scotland) CIC.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. Through their initiative, Grace Chocolates changing lives, they produce and sell exquisiteartisan chocolates. 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.

BTA seeks a leader who is not only aligned with the ethos and goals of Positive Changes but also possesses strongbusiness acumen and a proven track record in leadership, ideally within the justice system or social services.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.

For those driven to lead, inspire, and advocate for social impact, this CEO role at Positive Changes represents anamazing opportunity to effect change. 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.

To apply, please send your CV and a compelling cover letter to . We look forwardto discovering how your vision aligns with the enduring spirit of Positive Changes.

You are advised to get in touch well in advance of the closing date.

The Recruitment Manager will be delighted to discuss the role with you at any point.

Interview Date: TBC

This search is being conducted exclusively for Positive Changes (Scotland) CIC by BTA (Bruce Tait Associates). Ourleadership team have all worked in the voluntary sector and we use this experience to match organisations andindividuals to create great appointments.

The Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre Perth & Kinross are looking for an Operations Manager to join our team.

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

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our dedicated team, providing a range of Support, Prevention andAdvocacy services for survivors of sexual violence living in Perth & Kinross. The post holder will workclosely with the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors to lead on the development, delivery andevaluation of existing and new services. The post will also involve working with a range of stakeholders toimprove the identification of, and responses to, sexual violence. This will include applying and reporting to avariety of funders as required.

We are looking for someone who is collaborative in their approach, has excellent inter-personal skills and is able toadapt quickly to change. 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.

Funding for this position is indicative to the end of March 2025. RASAC P&K will endeavour to secure ongoingfunding beyond this date.

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. We willcontinue to strive until that society is secured.

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:

• Has equality at the heart of everything they do
• Takes a participatory approach to our work. We are foryoung women and by young women
• Builds communities of friendship and support networks, finding joy in ourcollective actions and connections
• Understands the impact of challenging inequality on those mostaffected by it. We lead with kindness and empathy, putting collective wellbeing at the core of ourorganisation
• Delivers our work with integrity and are proud of the work we do
• Is bold and brave.We do not shy away from challenging the status quo and taking radical steps to make gender equality a reality inScotland

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
• Lead and inspire the Collective Voice & Action; Learningand Engagement and Business and Finance Team's workload and activities, including direct line management of theCollective Voice & Action Lead; Learning & Engagement Lead; Business & FinanceCoordinator
• Work with the CEO, Treasurer and external accountant on the Management Accounts for thequarterly Finance Subcommittee; and contribute towards papers for the Quarterly Board meetings
• Supportthe CEO with contributions to the overall organisation strategy and development
• Within your areas ofresponsibility and supporting the wider organisation, ensure compliance with all related policies and procedurese.g. 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
• Replicate and expand existing programmes across Scotland whilst also adopting a proactive andstrategic approach to developing new and innovative programmes
• 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; Learning and Engagement and Business and Finance Teams

Finance

• 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
• Oversight of the charity's investments; including providingregular and timely advice to the Board on investment management and delivery

HR, Culture and People

Overseeing HR strategies, HR compliance, and ensuring HR strategies that mean our team are supported, skilled, anddeveloped

• Maintain and develop strong cross-team relationships within YWM
• Using external experts as required,co-ordinate and interpret advice on any human resource issues arising
• 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

IT, Administration and Business

• 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

Other

• Keep up to date with the latest developments in the charity, political and commercial sectors and identify keyopportunities for YWM
• Undertake any other duties that occasionally arise

Let's talk about you - you will already have or be working towards:

• 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
• Professional expertise to implement team strategy and a strong track recordof efficient and effective delivery of objectives
• Previous experience of effectively setting, managingand monitoring budgets (annual budgets exceeding £500k preferable)
• The ability to work independently andto deal with often complex and non-routine issues
• Ability to think creatively and strategically, using asolution-focused approach
• 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
• Experience of workingin a similar role in a charity or not-for-profit environment
• Advanced skills in MS Excel, Word, CustomerRelationship Management System (CRM) and finance software - Xero desirable
• Experience of managing an HRfunction - BreatheHR desirable
• Experience in and understanding of good charitygovernance
• 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

Why you should want to work with us

• 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
• You'll be joining a team that willembrace your ideas and support and encourage you to bring your whole self to work

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. So, if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't alignperfectly with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. 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.

Rape Crisis Scotland (RCS) is Scotland's leading organisation working to transform attitudes, improve responses andultimately to end rape and sexual violence in all its forms. 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. This role provides a uniqueopportunity for a dynamic and collaborative manager to impact on the experiences of survivors engaged withjustice processes in Scotland.

• Edinburgh/Glasgow with travel across Scotland (Hybrid)
• Closing6th May 2024

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. We believe in a society where everyonehas the opportunity to live their lives to their fullest and we will continue to strive until that society issecured.

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:

• Has equality at the heart of everything they do
• Takes a participatory approach to our work. We are foryoung women and by young women
• Builds communities of friendship and support networks, finding joy in ourcollective actions and connections
• Understands the impact of challenging inequality on those mostaffected by it. We lead with kindness and empathy, putting collective wellbeing at the core of ourorganisation
• Delivers our work with integrity and are proud of the work we do
• Are bold andbrave. We do not shy away from challenging the status quo and taking radical steps to make gender equality areality in Scotland

How you'll help to create a fairer Scotland for young women and girls:

• Deliver our Learning and Engagement programmes e.g. 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
• Assist theLearning & Engagement Coordinator with support to our volunteers
• 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
• Work collaboratively across theorganisation, and where appropriate support colleagues in other teams
• Undertake any other duties thatmay arise

Let's talk about you - you will already have or be working towards:

• Experience working with young people
• Knowledge and commitment to an intersectional feminist way ofworking
• 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. Currently most of ourprogrammes are delivered in Glasgow and the surrounding areas
• Commitment to own continuing professionaldevelopment
• 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
• Ability to evaluate projectsmeaningfully and effectively for maximum impact.
• IT skills and experience of using Microsoft Teams,Word, PowerPoint & Excel, and Canva
• Experience of using social media platforms for awareness raisingand system-changing campaigns
• A full, clean driving license and access to a vehicle

Why you should want to work with us

• 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
• You'll be joining an intergenerational team that will embrace your ideasand support and encourage you to bring your whole self to work

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. So, if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't alignperfectly with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person forthis role, or another role within The Young Women's Movement family.

Reporting to: Learning & Engagement Lead

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