Vacancies
Trustee
Grampian Women’s Aid (GWA) is recruiting Trustees to join our Board. GWA is a charity based in Aberdeen, with over 45 years’ experience providing information, support and safe accommodation for women and children experiencing domestic abuse across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
The role of Trustee is a unique voluntary opportunity for women from diverse backgrounds who have expertise, time and are committed to making a real difference to the lives of women and children who have experienced domestic abuse.
As a member of GWA Board, you will play a key role in the strategy of GWA and overseeing its governance to ensure it can continue to provide high quality services to women, children and young people across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. Your role may will also include engagement with our staff team providing support, information and partnership working for strategic planning and development of the organisation. You don’t need to be an expert in domestic abuse but have an understanding of the impact it has on women and children and be committed to GWA’s vision and values.
GWA would particularly like to recruit Trustees who have experience in any of the following areas: Human Resources, Finance, Housing Management or have a Legal background. However please don’t let this put you off applying if you don’t have experience in these areas, GWA are committed to representing the diversity of our service users on our Board and welcome applications from all women. Grampian Women’s Aid strives to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. Women only need apply under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010. The role will also be subject to PVG scheme membership.
The Board currently meet monthly via Microsoft Teams or in person at our registered office, therefore although applicant location in the locality of Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire may be preferred but is not essential. The frequency and the method of meeting will continue to be reviewed regularly to meet the needs of the organisation. Board members are also invited to join one of our sub-committees to accelerate progress on important topics such as fundraising or strategy, driving forward key actions between Board meetings. Although this fantastic volunteering opportunity is unpaid, travel expenses are available for Board members to attend meetings.
As well as benefitting from being part of a talented and supportive team of Trustee’s, you will also receive a comprehensive induction plan and ongoing personal development and support.
If you are interested, please contact:
Email: aileen.forbes@grampianwomensaid.com
Tel: 01224 593381
or fill in an application form here
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Finance & Fundraising Lead
Direct Line Managed by: GWA Manager
Working Pattern: 16 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Grampian Women’s Aid for the position of Finance & Fundraising Lead.
You will hold a strong passion for improving the lives of women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse, with good understanding of the complexities facing women and have excellent creative thinking skills to meet desired outcomes.
Part time 16 hours per week
The work week would ideally be 10am-2pm 4 days per week between Mon- Fri.
Key Skills & Experiences for this role:
- Experience making funding applications within third sector
- Experience completing reports to funders and contract officers (not essential but desirable)
- Experience working with online management accounts such as Xero
- Experience of monitoring budgets (not essential but desirable)
- Experience of organising and managing fundraising activities/events
- Excellent administration and communication skills
- High competency with Microsoft packages
- Ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Have a full driving licence and access to own car
Whilst the post will be based in Aberdeen City it will involve travel across all areas of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, therefore a valid driving licence and full access to car is essential. The role is subject to existing PVG scheme and SSSC membership. Women only need apply. This post is covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010).
Salary: £31,016.38 pro rata
If you are interested, please contact:
Email: aileen.forbes@grampianwomensaid.com
Tel: 01224 593381
Applications should be received by Grampian Women’s Aid by 4pm, Friday 17th November.
To apply for this post, please go to the application pack below.
Finance & Fundraising Responsibilities
Finance & Fundraising Lead Application Pack
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Prevention & Awareness Lead
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of Prevention & Awareness Lead at Grampian Women's Aid (GWA).
You will hold a strong passion for improving the lives of women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse, with good understanding of the complexities facing women and have excellent creative thinking skills to meet desired outcomes.
Working Pattern: 16 hours per week
There are 3 main pillars of responsibility for the role of the Prevention & Awareness Lead, each of these are explained in in this document to give insight to the role, a further detailed job description will be made available during interview to selected candidates.
Key Skills & Experiences for this role:
Prevention, Participation and Activism
- Work with Manager to develop and produce an annual prevention and awareness activity plan in line with GWA strategic plan.
- Lead on the creation of presentations of the work of GWA for stakeholders commissioning awareness raising sessions from GWA.
- Lead on the creation of creative content material for GWA communications and presentations to a variety of audiences.
- Promote the voice of lived experience to influence positive policy change both locally and nationally.
- Participate and contribute on behalf of GWA organisation and represent voice of service users at forums and events such as VAW partnerships and external consultations.
Media Communications
- Lead the Communications Worker to develop and implement a strong communications plan for the promotion of GWA activities, local and national trends and concerns for women, children and young people affected by domestic abuse.
- Write articles for external communications on behalf of GWA on a variety of platforms including regular newsletter, website and social media content.
- Oversee, monitor, and review website and media content to ensure it is relevant and up to date for GWA services.
- Work with the Manager for external media communication requests and respond accordingly during GWA operational hours.
- Lead on the development of regular internal GWA newsletter, to ensure all staff members and trustees can contribute and receive the newsletter.
Staff Management
- Oversee and support the work of the Communication Worker.
Whilst the post will be based in Aberdeen City it will involve travel across all areas of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, therefore a valid driving licence and full access to car is essential. The role is subject to existing PVG scheme and SSSC membership. Women only need apply. This post is covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010).
Salary: £31,016.38 pro rata
If you are interested, please contact:
Email: aileen.forbes@grampianwomensaid.com
Tel: 01224 593381
Applications should be received by Grampian Women’s Aid by 4pm, Friday 17th November.
To apply for this post, please go to the application pack below.
Prevention & Awareness Lead Responsibilities
Prevention & Awareness Lead Application Pack