We're hiring!

Close the Gap is hiring for two new positions! The first is for the role of Research and Evaluation Officer to support the delivery of our innovative Equally Safe at Work employer accreditation programme. The second is for the role of Communications and Administration Assistant, to assist with expanding our communications work and the smooth running of the organisation. You can find more information for both roles, and details of how to apply, below.

Close the Gap values diversity in our workforce and encourages applications from all sectors of the community. Flexible working options are available for both of these roles. Close the Gap is a Living Wage accredited employer.

Hours: 34 hours per week
Salary: £29,646
Pension: 10% employer contribution
Location: 166 Buchanan Street, Glasgow, G1 2LW (homeworking while Covid-19 restrictions are in place)

Responsible to: The Executive Director

The post is fixed term, funded until 30 September 2023, with potential extension depending on funding.

Purpose

To support the delivery of Close the Gap’s employer accreditation programme, Equally Safe at Work, by monitoring and evaluating its implementation in a range of sectors. Equally Safe at Work supports employers to develop gender-sensitive employment practice to advance gender equality at work and prevent violence against women. To work closely with the Programme Manager, contributing to the development and delivery of the evaluation plan, and to design and deliver data gathering processes for Equally Safe at Work and related Close the Gap work. To gather and analyse data from employers and employees to support monitoring and evaluation.

Role

We’re looking for someone with knowledge and experience of quantitative and qualitative research methods to join our team to support the delivery of Equally Safe at Work, Close the Gap’s employer accreditation programme. Committed to women’s labour market equality, and with experience of evaluating policy or programmes, you’ll be working closely with Equally Safe at Work colleagues to evaluate the accreditation programme in local government, NHS boards, third sector employers and Scottish Government. You’ll be implementing an evaluation plan and gathering quantitative and qualitative data from employers and employees. You’ll also be writing research and evaluation reports and developing case studies.

Organisation profile

Close the Gap is Scotland’s policy advocacy organisation working on women’s labour market participation. We work strategically with policymakers, employers and unions to address the causes of women’s inequality at work.

Application notes

Electronic applications must be submitted using our online application form which you can find on our website at https://www.closethegap.org.uk/jobs/. If you are unable to use an online application process, please contact us at info@closethegap.org.uk. Please do not submit a CV as it will not be read, and will not be used for shortlisting.

The deadline for applications is 20^th February 2022.

You will be notified by 2^nd March 2022 if you have been selected for interview.

It is anticipated that the interviews will take place remotely during the week commencing 7^th March 2022.

Communications and Administration Assistant

Hours: 28 hours per week
Salary: £17,738 (FTE £22,172)
Pension: 10% employer contribution
Location: 166 Buchanan Street, Glasgow, G1 2LW (homeworking while Covid-19 measures are in place)

Responsible to: Policy & Development Manager

The post is fixed term, funded until 30 September 2024, with potential extension depending on funding.

Purpose

To co-ordinate Close the Gap social media channels and websites, and support wider communications work. To contribute to the work of Close the Gap by providing administrative support.

Role

We’re looking for an enthusiastic person with professional social media experience and strong communication skills to contribute to the delivery of Close the Gap’s work. Committed to women’s labour market equality, you'll provide administrative support, contributing to the effective running of the organisation. You'll also be working within our small, busy team to assist with the development of communications, events and publications.

Organisation profile

Close the Gap is Scotland’s expert policy advocacy organisation working on women’s labour market participation. We work strategically with policymakers, employers and unions to address the causes of women’s inequality at work.

Application notes

Electronic applications must be submitted using our online application form which you can find on our website at https://www.closethegap.org.uk/jobs/. If you are unable to use an online application process please contact us at info@closethegap.org.uk. Please do not submit a CV as it will not be read, and will not be used for shortlisting.

The deadline for applications is 11.59pm on Sunday 20th February 2022.

You will be notified by Monday 7th March 2022 if you have been selected for interview.

It is anticipated that the interviews will take place remotely during the week commencing Monday 14^th March 2022.

 

Close the Gap (SCIO) (known as Close the Gap) is a Scottish charity, no SC046842.