Community Participation and Engagement Manager

• Falkirk, with flexibility to work remotely for part of the week (Hybrid)
• Closing24th May 2024
• Advertised from 22nd April 2024
• 35 hours per week. 12 month fixed contract (awaiting confirmation of future funding)

CVS Falkirk & District is pleased to announce a new vacancy within our team: Community Participation andEngagement Manager. Funded directly by Scottish Government, the Community Participation and Engagement Manager,is a newly created role to shape, and contribute to, an important and innovative programme of work GreenerGrangemouth: a 10-year programme as part of the Grangemouth and Falkirk Growth Deal (2024-2034) puttingcommunity health and wellbeing at the heart of Grangemouth’s Just Transition Programme.

We are looking for a person who understands the community landscape of Grangemouth, the priorities and challengesfaced by the people who live and work in the town and is interested in supporting the transition to net zerothrough the decarbonisation of industry and community justice.

With strong communication skills, and exceptional at managing relationships, the postholder will engage with a widenetwork of stakeholders including representatives from the third sector and local communities, industry,business, public sector, and academic sector to create a visible and consistent ‘on the ground’ presence inGrangemouth, focusing on developing relationships with people across the breadth of the community, ensuringthose seldom heard have a route to participation, and supporting collaboration across networks.

There is no fixed route map for how to do this and it is a significant challenge. Whilst enhancing community capacityto take part in the Just Transition process in Grangemouth, the Community Participation and Engagement Managerwill be fundamental to establishing a new approach to multi-partner participatory democracy.

About CVS Falkirk & District

CVS Falkirk & District is an independent registered charity and company limited by guarantee and is recognised asthe Third Sector Interface for the Falkirk Council area. CVS Falkirk & District is committed to supportingthe development of community empowerment, driven by local communities working alongside public services toimprove the lives of people living in the Falkirk and District area through:

• Strengthening its role as an Anchor Institution to support and empower Falkirk’s communities through thedevelopment of a strong and independent third sector.

• Supporting and developing volunteering, social enterprise, organisational development, third sector partneringmaking key contributions to the delivery of the CPP Falkirk Plan and associated initiatives and strategies.

• Bringing the third sector together through thematic forums and community leadership to contribute to local andnational policy and strategic initiatives.

• Continuously improving its services to offer best value to its clients, stakeholders, third sector andcommunities.

We are a small team, highly motivated and with a wealth of expertise in developing new projects and programmessupporting community participation and engagement through collaboration, co-production and partnerships. Wepromote continuous learning and work hard to being an inclusive and supportive workplace.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including hybrid working, an excellent pension scheme, 25 days paidholiday plus 12 public holidays per year as well as a workplace health and wellbeing plan where you can claimback some of the costs associated with essential healthcare, as well as providing access to valuable health andwellbeing services.

An application pack can be downloaded below, or from the CVS Falkirk website. To apply, please complete theapplication form, equal opportunities monitoring form and criminal convictions form and send to Victoria McRaeby email: recruitment@cvsfalkirk.org.uk , CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications is by 5pm on Friday 24 May 2024. Please note that late applications cannot beaccepted.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Friday 31 May, to invite them to interview.

Interviews will be held on Monday 17 June 2024.

Please note all applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and, if applicable, must hold any necessary work permitand/or visa. The post is subject to a satisfactory PVG and references.

CVS Falkirk & District is an accredited Real Living Wage Employer and strives to be an Equal OpportunitiesEmployer.

We are the Third Sector Interface for Dumfries and Galloway. We work alongside the sector, partners and communitiesto address key local priorities, build capacity and maximise investment in our region. As part of the nationalnetwork of Third Sector Interfaces across Scotland, our joint manifesto sets out commitments to enhancing anddeveloping the role of the third sector as a key partner; a focus on place, community and locality; volunteeringand the strengths of local people & communities; a fairer and wellbeing-focussed economy. We’re looking foran experienced leader to join us as we shape our new strategy and recommit to supporting a strong third sectoracross Dumfries and Galloway. As the Head of Resources and Development, you will oversee sound process, practiceand policy on key areas of organisation effectiveness, including financial management & income, people,organisation performance, governance, resources and administration. You will also support colleagues in thedevelopment of key programmes, including further development of our Fund Management operations and our newCommunity Transport Programme, giving advice, direction and input to their success. As a member of our SeniorLeadership Group, you will contribute to the overall leadership of the organisation and develop keyrelationships with partners and stakeholders, including the Scottish Government, local Council and NHS. To besuccessful, you’ll join us with experience in a finance and/or corporate services leadership role and anunderstanding of charity operations. You will be a compassionate and supportive leader with a commitment toexcellence and improvement, someone who values the capacity of people to make change. You will have interest inorganisation design & development, finance, sustainability, programmes & planning, developing people anddemonstrating impact.

• Dumfries or Stranraer with travel (Hybrid)
• Closing12th May 2024

We are the Third Sector Interface for Dumfries and Galloway. We work alongside the sector, partners and communitiesto address key local priorities, build capacity and maximise investment in our region. As part of the nationalnetwork of Third Sector Interfaces across Scotland, our joint manifesto sets out commitments to enhancing anddeveloping the role of the third sector as a key partner; a focus on place, community and locality; volunteeringand the strengths of local people and communities; a fairer and wellbeing-focussed economy.

We’re now looking for an experienced programme/project leader to join us as we shape a new regional approach tocommunity transport.

As the Lead for Community Transport, you will design and deliver a partnership programme focused on the future ofcommunity transport across Dumfries and Galloway and its integration with regional transport, community andeconomic priorities.

You will join the Community Transport Strategic Development Group and work with partners in Dumfries and GallowayCouncil, NHS Dumfries and Galloway, South of Scotland Enterprise, transport providers and other stakeholderswith a view to developing a sustainable operating/business and funding model over a 30-month programme.

As a member of our Lead Officer Group, there will also be active participation in wider organisational planning anddelivery to ensure progress towards our medium-term outcomes.

To be successful, you’ll join us with experience of managing a strategic programme or project, working withstakeholders and with excellent planning and relationship building skills. Although there is not a requirementto be an expert in community transport or transport infrastructure, the skills to engage subject matter expertsand stakeholders is essential and an understanding of wider community engagement and infrastructure could bebeneficial.

You will be a compassionate and supportive leader with a commitment to excellence and improvement, someone who valuesthe capacity of people to make change. You will have interest in community working and will bring a focus onevidence, insights and learning to influence change and build confidence in us.

We're seeking a Chief Officer to lead us into our next phase of growth. The ideal candidate will demonstratesuccess in senior roles, showcasing adeptness in team development and management. A creative thinker, you'llhave crafted innovative strategic initiatives and overseen their execution with transformative results.

Collaboration and partnership-building will be second nature to you, complemented by exceptional organizationalskills and communication skills, including proficiency in public speaking and media engagement. Your backgroundshould reflect collaborative work with Boards of Trustees, providing invaluable guidance to fortify theirdecision-making processes.

With support and investment from the National Lottery Community Fund the Westfield Park Community Centre (WPCC)(SCIO) Board of Trustees is now recruiting for a Centre Manager to take forward WPCC’s engagement with thecommunity and local partners and support the development of a programme of events to meet the needs of the localcommunity.

The position is 28 hours per week, with a degree of flexibility and incorporating occasional evening and weekendwork. Salary is £30,000 per annum, pro rata. While the post is initially a fixed contract of 12 months it isanticipated future funding for the post will be secured.

The Centre Manager will oversee the day to day management and smooth running of WPCC, ensuring that WPCC is avibrant, welcoming and well managed facility that operates for the benefit of the local community and theresidents of the Falkirk District area. The successful candidate will have a key role in developingopportunities for income generation and successful partnerships, securing additional investment through grantfunding opportunities, helping to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of WPCC as a result.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate relevant management experience and have a successful track record ofdelivering quality outputs. Relevant experience of the third sector would be beneficial.