Marketing & Communication Executive - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - With Kids

Description

Salary depending on experience. Permanent

The International Music and Performing Arts Charitable Trust (IMPACT) Scotland is the charity responsible for theconstruction and operation of Dunard Centre, a new all-purpose performance venue in Edinburgh's St AndrewSquare.

We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled person to join the Dunard Centre team as our first Head ofMarketing & Communications.

This is an exceptional opportunity to help shape the brand of the Dunard Centre in its pre-opening phase andcommunicate our vision to the public and a wide range of stakeholders at local and national level.

As a new organisation, we are in the process of building a permanent staffing structure. We are a forward facing and inclusive organisation, committed to the ongoing development of a positive culturefor our team.

Politically astute, the Senior Advocacy and Public Affairs Manager possesses strong communication and influencingskills, using information, research and data to build a political and public case for the sector and informevidence-based advocacy messaging and activity.

This is especially vital as parts of our sector face profound budgetchallenges, many navigating rising operational costs and workforce pressures while also striving to adapt toensure relevance to communities and users.

This role offers an enriching opportunity to be creative and proactive in developing our organisational voice tohighlight pressures on, and make a strong case for, Scotland's museums and galleries.

We are recruiting a maternity cover Adult Engagement Manager - an integral role within our organisation that willsupport the development, delivery and direction of shmu's services for adults facing challenges across NorthEast Scotland.

No matter what your job is at shmu, everyone's work is about the same thing – transforming the lives of individualsand communities across the North East.

We are looking for an exceptional, passionate individual to join our teamas Adult Engagement Manager for an initial fixed term of 12 months as maternity cover, with the potential for apermanent post following the one-year period.

As our Adult Services Manager, you will work alongside the Chief Executive to manage, develop, and enhance servicesfor adults facing challenges, with a key focus on mental health & wellbeing, community justice, trauma, anddisadvantage.

As well as line-management responsibility for the Adult Services staff team, you will design, create and implementnew programmes across the strand which are managed and delivered to the highest standards.

You will also beresponsible for the creation and maintenance of key partner relationships for our Adult Services provision.

You will ensure that all funding, reporting and evaluation requirements are delivered, and will work with theManagement Team in order to secure financial sustainability for the Adult Services strand through securing andmanaging a combination of grants, contracted provision and commissioned work.

We are recruiting for a full-time post, but we may consider part time options if appropriate.

This post is initiallya one-year maternity cover, however, our Adult Services strand is growing, and we would be keen to work with thepost-holder to explore a sustainable funding model for the strand, including the continuation of the maternitycover post beyond the fixed term period.

Our approach, methods, projects and initiatives are nationally recognised, positioning us as a centreof excellence for the work we do.

support to undertake relevant training and qualifications
- flexible working hours and a TOIL system
- initial paid holiday entitlement of 34 days (inclusive of any public/bank holidays which you may choose torequest)
- a company sick pay scheme, effective from the first day of employment
- a stakeholder pension, with an annually reviewed employer contribution (currently 5%)
- a hybrid/office occasional working model to allow for working from home.
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:
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contribute to the leadership and delivery of the Young Women'sMovement strategic and operational goals

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
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
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
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
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.
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