RECRUITING: Close the Gap

We are recruiting for THREE posts which are funded by Big Lottery Fund; 2 x Development Officers and 1 x Administrative Assistant. 

Close the Gap works with employers, economic development agencies and trade unions to develop and implement strategies to close the pay gap between women and men.

The posts and how to apply are detailed below.

1)    Close the Gap Project – Development Officer (WiRES) – 34 hours

Fixed Term to 31 March 2015 - £29754 pa

This post, which is funded by Big Lottery Fund, will be to develop the Women in Renewable Energy Scotland (WiRES) network.

The Development Officer will:

• Co-ordinate a mentoring programme for women working in the renewable energy sector.
• Develop and deliver a programme of networking events across Scotland.
• Develop and deliver a programme of events to increase women’s technical knowledge and skills, and soft skills.
• Co-ordinate development of the WiRES website, and write content for it.
• Develop and disseminate WiRES publications and promotional materials.
• Keep accurate and complete records of women’s participation in WiRES activity.
• Produce reports, and other updates on progress.

The post is fixed term until 31 March 2015.  Flexible working options are available in respect of this post. The STUC welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people and aims to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland.

A recruitment pack for the posts can be obtained by emailing info@stuc.org.uk   

Should you wish to discuss the posts prior to application, please contact Close the Gap Project Manager, Emma Ritch by Email: eritch@stuc.org.uk

Completed applications to mreid@stuc.org.uk no later than 12 noon Tuesday 16 July 2013

Interviews will take place week beginning 29 July at the STUC and it is hoped that the successful candidate may take up their appointment as soon as possible thereafter.

2)    Close the Gap Project – Development Officer (TBTE) – 34 hours

Fixed Term to 31 March 2015 - £29754 pa

This post, which is funded by Big Lottery Fund, will be to develop the Think Business, Think Equality toolkit.

The Development Officer will:

• Develop a self-assessment tool for private sector companies, so that they can identify areas of employment practice that are not delivering equality, and make effective changes to them.
• Pilot the self-assessment tool with private sector companies.
• Keep accurate and complete records of company participation in the pilot.
• Produce reports on the pilot that are appropriate to policymakers, stakeholders, and employers.
• Develop and deliver appropriate dissemination events, suitable for policymakers, stakeholders, and employers.
• Develop and dissemination of publications and promotional materials.
• Build relationships with business representative organisations.
• Contribute to the Close the Gap blog, and other relevant publications.

The post is fixed term until 31 March 2015.  Flexible working options are available in respect of this post. The STUC welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people and aims to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland.

A recruitment pack for the posts can be obtained by emailing info@stuc.org.uk   

Should you wish to discuss any of the post prior to application, please contact Close the Gap Project Manager, Emma Ritch by Email: eritch@stuc.org.uk

Completed applications to mreid@stuc.org.uk no later than 12 noon Tuesday 16 July 2013

Interviews will take place week beginning 29 July at the STUC and it is hoped that the successful candidate may take up their appointment as soon as possible thereafter.

3)    Close the Gap Project – P/Time Admin Assistant – 28 hrs

Fixed Term to 31 March 2015 - £25532 pa (pro rata)

This post, which is funded by Big Lottery Fund, will be to support the Close the Gap team.

The Admin Assistant will be able to demonstrate the following:

• An appropriate qualification or relevant experience in administration/secretarial function.
• Skilful minute taking, document and report preparation and dissemination.
• Excellent organisational skills and effective communication.
• Highly developed IT skills with the ability to use Microsoft Office applications.
• Event organisation.
• Ability to work on own initiative, requiring minimal supervision

The post is fixed term until 31 March 2015.  Flexible working options are available in respect of this post. The STUC welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people and aims to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland.

A recruitment pack for the posts can be obtained by emailing info@stuc.org.uk   

Should you wish to discuss the post prior to application, please contact Close the Gap Project Manager, Emma Ritch by Email: eritch@stuc.org.uk

Completed applications to mreid@stuc.org.uk no later than 12 noon Tuesday 16 July 2013

Interviews will take place week beginning 29 July at the STUC and it is hoped that the successful candidate may take up their appointment as soon as possible thereafter.

         

 

NEW EVENT: Missing out on the benefits?

Missing out on the benefits?

Wednesday 10 July 2013

10am-12noon, Glasgow Caledonian University, Britannia Building

Close the Gap and Glasgow Caledonian University are hosting a seminar which will present and discuss the research findings of Reporting on the Gender Pay Gap in Scotland.

Reporting on the Gender Pay Gap in Scotland found that employers are missing out on the business benefits of equal pay, where only 3% of the employers surveyed had taken any actions to tackle their gender pay gaps.

At this morning seminar we will hear from Emily Thomson, the principle researcher on this project and Emma Ritch the Project Manager of Close the Gap.

To find out more and register for this seminar please click the button below. 

POSTPONED: Shifting the Balance? Tuesday 19 February 2013

'Shifting the Balance? Exploring trade union responses to gendered occupational segregation', which was to take place on Tuesday 19 February, has been postponed. It is envisaged that it will be rescheduled for a date in late 2013. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Close the Gap newsround (26)

This edition captures articles on childcare, occupational segregation, and issues related to the gender pay gap and its causes.

NEWS - General

The Herald

No easy answers in the struggle for equal pay

Europe's costliest childcare

Better gender balance in classroom will benefit all

The Guardian

How do you fit six toddlers into a buggy? Ask Liz Truss

Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg attacks gender stereotypes at work

Women fare better in independent films than in Hollywood, study finds

Davos 2013: why are only 17% of delegates women?

Ursula Brennan: 'relentless focus' needed to maintain gender diversity

Broadcasting's gender imbalance is inexcusable after Expert Women's Day

Women are the losers in child benefit cuts, says Labour

UK's top firms more male-dominated than FTSE rivals, new data reveals

Daily Record

Workers win £2m equal wage battle against South Ayrshire Council

New Statesman

Britain's own war on women

TUC

Government policy has made childcare even more unaffordable, says TUC

Touchstone

The Childcare Conundrum

BBC News

NHS Scotland 'facing equal pay timebomb'

Birmingham City Council £200m short to pay equal pay bill

4 News

Childcare Q&A: FactChecking early years reform

NEWS - Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

The Guardian

Sexual discrimination in science: why we must act now

Few women at top in engineering, science and tech firms, MPs told

Engineering: not for girls?

The Scotsman

Technical fault: The worrying brain drain of women from science and technology

EVENTS

Scottish Women’s Convention - International Women’s Day 2013

The SWC International Women’s Day event will be held on Saturday 9^th March 2013 in the Scottish Parliament with permission of the Scottish Parliament Corporate Body.

The event will begin around 12.30pm to allow for registration and lunch.

We will take our seats within the Debating Chamber at 2.00 pm where we will be joined by a number of invited speakers.

An opportunity for networking will be available from 4.00pm – 6.00pm

If you wish to register your interest in attending this free event please do so either by emailing: info@scottishwomensconvention.org or telephoning 0141 339 4797

Engender

21st February  6-8 pm Get involved in UN Women Scotland!

All women are welcome!
If you would like to be involved in the second meeting of UN Women Scotland and help create a   structure for the group join us at: 

Glasgow Caledonian University
Room W828, 8th floor of the Hamish Wood Building

Please RSVP to info@engender.org.uk or call 0131 558 9596

4 - 24 March - Dundee Women’s Festival 2013

CELEBRATING WOMEN WITH EVENTS, FILM, ARTS, DRAMA & WORKSHOPS

For more information and a programme of events please contact:

Dundee Voluntary ActionNumber Ten 10, Constitution Road, Dundee, DD1 1LL

Tel: 01382 305731 | Fax: 01382 305729 | Email: dva@number10.org www.d-v-a.org.uk