Flexible Working
Dependant on role, we are open to flexible hybrid working between your home and our offices in Edinburgh, Muir of Ord or London.
Life at the Social Enterprise Academy:
At the Social Enterprise Academy, we believe social entrepreneurs play an essential role in changing the world.
We realise the importance of our staff in everything we do and that is why you will find the Academy a kind, warm and collaborative place to work with every role contributing towards real-life impact taking place across the globe. Since 2004, we have delivered over 1,900 learning programmes to 28,000+ learners in over 30 countries. We have also engaged over 55,000 young people around the world, using social enterprise as a tool to help them reach their full potential and create positive change in their communities.
We would love for you to join us on this journey.
Current vacancies:
Programme Coordinator
Salary: £24,057 (under review)
Benefits: Company pension (up to 8%), 35 days annual leave, an employee assistance programme and learning and development opportunities.
Status: Fulltime / Permanent (35 hours per week, flexible working options)
Closing date: 9am, 02 October 2023
Location: Edinburgh office base with the option to work flexibly from home
We’re on a journey to create fairer communities by facilitating 10 million social entrepreneurs globally by 2030. Do you want to help make this a reality?
We are looking for a customer-focused, friendly, helpful and well-organised coordinator to support us in delivering learning programmes throughout Scotland and the rest of the UK.
Your role will be to support the Adult Delivery team by liaising with learners, clients, venues, Associate Facilitators and guest speakers to make the arrangements for programmes.
You will be a key point of contact for learners and for general enquiries and will be responsible for keeping our learner and programme information up to date and accurate. You will work collaboratively with our Programme Manager, Senior Programme Officer and Programme Officers to coordinate learning programmes from start to finish and will contribute to the achievement of annual team-based targets.
We are looking for someone who wants to work with vibrant, entrepreneurial and dedicated people and colleagues and with a good value-fit with our organisation.
Having the right mindset, attitude and approach is as important for us as having the right experience and skills. We appreciate that the best person might not have all the listed criteria yet so if you feel your experience, skills and attitude will help you to make a great contribution in this role and you have the right mindset, we would welcome an application from you.
Job Purpose
To support the effective delivery and maximise the impact of the Academy’s Adult learning programmes and the ongoing sustainability of the Academy.
- To provide effective administrative support to the Programme Manager, Senior Programme Officer, Programme Officers and Programme Manager, Associate Facilitators and the Technical Support team to ensure high-quality programme delivery, accreditation and monitoring and evaluation across the UK.
- As the learners’ primary Academy touch point, to provide excellent customer care throughout the learner experience.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Service and Signposting
- To be the main point of contact for learners in ensuring a well-administered learning journey
- To establish strong working relationships and provide outstanding customer service to Associate Facilitators, Technical Support colleagues and, where relevant, to delivery partners across the UK– ensuring good communications, providing guidance, sharing best practice, and signposting to additional support.
Administration
- To support the Adult Delivery team across a range of administrative tasks relating to day-to-day programme delivery from contract inception to final reporting.
- To appropriately plan, coordinate and make contractual and logistical arrangements for all delivery partners.
- Responsible for gathering and collating evaluation data and case study information to evidence impact and for monitoring progress towards performance indicators.
- Responsible for effective implementation of learner management systems and processes.
Promotion and awareness raising
- To support colleagues to maximise awareness of/recruitment to learning programmes and raise general awareness of the Academy.
To see the full job description and set of criteria please download the recruitment pack below.
Organisation profile:
At the Social Enterprise Academy, we believe social entrepreneurs play an essential role in changing the world.
We strengthen their role in local communities through transformational learning programmes that will increase their community impact.
Our programmes are accredited, responsive to learner needs, and are delivered by experienced facilitators who are social change leaders themselves.
Since 2004, we have delivered over 1,900 learning programmes to 28,000+ learners in over 30 countries. We have also engaged over 55,000 young people around the world, using social enterprise as a tool to help them reach their full potential and create positive change in their communities.
Application notes:
- Complete the application form and the equality and diversity monitoring form (downloadable below).
- Send your application form and equality and diversity monitoring form in Word document format to seahr@socialenterprise.academy by 9am, Monday, 02 October 2023.
- Please note that interviews will take place at our Edinburgh office on 11 October 2023.
If you have any questions or if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments for the application or interview process e.g. application form in a different format or extra interview time please get in touch: Lanagh Taylor | 0131 243 2670| seahr@socialenterprise.academy
Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form
Board Member (multiple roles)
Closing date: 5pm, Monday, 09 October 2023
Location: Edinburgh City Centre
As part of our succession planning the Social Enterprise Academy are looking to recruit up to 4 new volunteer Board members who are interested in supporting our vision and being part of making amazing change happen and are able to commit to a minimum of 45 hours per year.
We are particularly interested in applications from those with expertise or experience in any of the following areas:
- Learning & Development
- HR and People Development, creating positive working cultures, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- Working in or managing an organisation that operates internationally
- Growing or scaling a business
- Fundraising
- Social Enterprise, either as a social entrepreneur or working within a social enterprise
- Expertise in the use of technology in service delivery and an understanding of digital developments
- Policy and/or public affairs relating to social enterprise and the third sector in Scotland
- Young people engagement
As well as having the wider professional skills and experiences that we need on the board we also want a board that reflects and understands the people that we serve.
We will choose candidates who, overall, offer the best contribution and fit with our values. Relevant skills and experience are important but previous board experience is not essential, nor is a long career at a senior level. Applications from first-time board members are welcomed. All board members will be given a full induction and will be supported to maximise the value of their contribution.
Through this recruitment process, we will also be considering whether some applicants who are not chosen for a board role might be open to a committee or advisory role with the Academy.
What does being a board member mean?
As a board member you will work with our Chair, fellow board members and our Chief Executive to contribute towards the future of the organisation. Your work will help ensure that we continue to deliver a high-quality service and encourage innovation in learning and enterprise. You will be legally responsible for the organisation and will be supported in fully understanding how to carry out your role. You will provide ideas, insight, feedback, and positive challenge in order to help increase our reach and impact.
The responsibilities of the board include:
- Overall good governance of the organisation
- Overall strategy of the organisation
- Overall sustainability of the organisation and ensuring finances are well-managed and reported
- Ensuring the organisation acts in accordance with its charitable aims
- Ensuring the organisation fulfils its legal obligations in relation to its charitable and company status
As well as fulfilling these responsibilities the Academy board is a creative and strategic group, engaging with the sector and the wider staff team to support the success of the organisation and its people. It is a supportive and collaborative board with individuals committed to the values of social enterprise and learning and who all bring a wealth of knowledge, expertise and perspectives.
All new board members will undertake an induction process to get to know the Academy, the team and your fellow board members.
Why join the Social Enterprise Academy Board?
This is a unique opportunity to join a motivated and committed board who are working together to shape the future of a leading learning and development organisation supporting social change. Given the Academy’s role in national policy discussions and its international replication, you will have influence considerably beyond the immediate reach of the Academy.
Through your board role you will expand your contacts, knowledge and skills and you will connect with a vibrant and committed group of staff, facilitators and learners in the fast-growing space around social impact.
Interested?
For more information about the role and how to apply please download the recruitment pack below.
We are offering opportunities for you to engage with us before applying. You can arrange an informal phone/Skype/WhatsApp/Zoom conversation with our Chief Executive or Chair. Please find details about how to contact us in the recruitment pack.
Organisation profile:
At the Social Enterprise Academy, we believe social entrepreneurs play an essential role in changing the world.
We strengthen their role in local communities through transformational learning programmes that will increase their community impact.
Our programmes are accredited, responsive to learner needs, and are delivered by experienced facilitators who are social change leaders themselves.
Since 2004, we have delivered over 1,900 learning programmes to 28,000+ learners in over 30 countries. We have also engaged over 55,000 young people around the world, using social enterprise as a tool to help them reach their full potential and create positive change in their communities.
Application notes:
We appreciate that one size does not fit all and that some people come across better in different ways so please choose ONE way to apply from the options below:
- Complete our application form attached below.
- Provide a C.V. and covering letter.
- Send us a video or audio application.
- Send us a visual or poster application.
Whatever approach you use, you must make it clear why you would be great as a board member of SEA and what you would hope to gain from the role.
Send your application to Karen Veitch: seahr@socialenterprise.academy by 5pm, Monday, 09 October 2023.
We are keen to make our recruitment process as accessible as possible for you. Please contact us if there is any additional support we can give or adjustments we can make (for example: information in alternative formats or any access requirements for attending the assessment day).
Board Member Application Form Sep 2023
Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form
