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Parents, Carers and Other Trusted Adults Resource
We’ve developed a resource for parents, carers, and other trusted adults in responding to disclosures of sexual violence.
We are recruiting for Trustees (Volunteers)
We are currently recruiting for Trustees to join our Board.
- Are you committed to supporting the work of a specialist service for survivors of sexual violence?
- Do you have skills in (or would like to develop skills in) leadership, governance, strategy development, finance, human resources, communications, decision-making and more?
- Have a minimum of five hours per month to spare?
We want to hear from you!
We are keen to promote diversity and welcome applications from women of diverse backgrounds. We are also keen to encourage women with an interest, and/or skills and experience, in finance and fundraising to apply. No previous experience of being on a Board is required as induction and training will be provided. Only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
If you would like more information, or a recruitment pack, please Contact us
Young Shetlander presents survey results on perceptions of sexual violence
Gracie Gowans-Little, a high-school graduate, has compiled her findings for a Social Science Baccalaureate project started while in S6. The “Perceptions of sexual violence in Shetland” project was created out of a genuine interest in the topic and a gap within the research sphere.
Gracie says she “wanted to raise awareness about sexual violence in Shetland due to the culturing of silencing survivors and challenging social norms.”
There were 325 responses to her online survey which informed the depth of this project.
Information on Spiking
We're aware there's been a lot of concern and conversation about spiking in Shetland recently. While we cannot comment on individual cases, for anyone concerned about spiking, we have compiled some information that we hope helps to inform people about this issue and how you can help prevent it and keep those affected safe from further harm.
ABOUT SPIKING
Spiking is the colloquial term for when a person is drugged without their knowledge or consent. People may spike others for many reasons, including to humiliate; to assert power; to show off to others; and/or to enable further crimes such as theft, sexual assault, and rape.
We are recruiting! Finance & Office Manager
Download the Finance & Office Manager Recruitment Pack below
- About The Compass Centre - Finance & Office Manager
- Job Description & Person Specification - Finance & Office Manager
- Application Form - Finance & Office Manager
Key Information
Job Title: Finance & Office Manager
Closing date: 9am on Monday 20th January
Interviews: Week of 20 & 27 Jan (may be subject to change)
This is an exciting opportunity to join the team at Shetland Rape Crisis (SRC), based in The Compass Centre in Lerwick. You will play a key role ensuring that we meet our priorities and invest in our people, culture, and systems to support the safe, sustainable, and effective delivery of our services, increasing the positive impact of our work across Shetland as a whole. You will be supported to learn and grow in your own practice and values-base, and robust training and induction will be provided to ensure you are able to carry out the full responsibilities of the role.
Job Purpose
You will be responsible for the management and ongoing development of all financial, administrative, and office-based systems necessary to the operation of SRC. You will support the core-functioning of the organisation to ensure that its activities and services continue to be delivered safely, effectively, and to the highest standard of quality.
You will be part of the Senior Management Team and work closely with the Board of Trustees. You will plan your work and objectives to align with SRC’s strategy and values, and all relevant legislative and quality assurance frameworks.
This includes providing effective financial monitoring and evaluation of funded activities across the service, and producing regular funding reports to the Managing Director, Board of Trustees, and funding partners. You will also look for opportunities for future funding and contribute towards and, where instructed, lead on making funding applications.
You will also be required to work across the different functions of the organisation and to contribute to other collective responsibilities as required.
By ensuring the smooth operation of SRC’s finances, facilities, and assets, you will be an important part of our team, working together towards a Shetland where everyone is equally safe and respected; where women and girls thrive as equal citizens; and where no-one lives with the threat of sexual violence or its impacts.
Job Overview
Reporting to: Managing Director
Member of: Senior Management Team (SMT)
Working hours: 30hr p/w. Open to negotiation but must be able to cover the centre during business hours & attend board meetings approx. 2hrs p/m outside hours.
Salary: FTE £41,039 (pro-rata). Includes £2,549 Distant Islands Allowance.
Location: Lerwick, Shetland
Annual leave: FTE 30 days & 12 public holidays / total 294hrs per year (pro-rata)
Pension: 8% employer’s contribution
Restrictions: Only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
We encourage applications from those with lived experience, but we cannot consider applications from current service users or ex-service users who are less than 1 year since leaving service.
Contracted to: The post is funded until 31 March 2026 by The Scottish Government’s Delivering Equally Safe Fund & The Shetland Charitable Trust. Contracts are re-issued annually upon confirmation of funding. The post-holder will be responsible, alongside senior management and the Board of Trustees, to help ensure continued funding thereafter.
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