We are currently recruiting for the following posts within the STUC:
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Department of Human Resource Management in conjunction with the Scottish Trades Union Congress
Knowledge Management Co-ordinator (KTP Associate)
Salary range: 21,000 p.a. plus £4k training budget
24 month fixed term contract
This post arises out of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership between the University of Strathclyde and the Scottish Trades Unions Congress. The successful candidate (KTP Associate) will be employed on a collaborative project aimed at developing and embedding a knowledge management system to support the strategic development of union-led learning.
An honours degree (2.1 or above) in a relevant social science discipline is an essential requirement of this post. Having a postgraduate qualification (ie Masters or above) would be an advantage, as would any qualification or significant experience in research methods and the use of IT systems such as databases. Candidates should be confident, articulate and able communicators with strong personal skills and self-motivation. The ability to plan and organise time, and to undertake and manage tasks simultaneously and independently, is also required.
The KTP Associate will be employed by the University on a 2 year contract, and will be based full-time at the Scottish Trades Union Congress in Glasgow. An enhanced professional development package is provided and opportunities may be available for further post-graduate study.
For an application pack (available on request in alternative formats for applicants with a disability) visit Vacancies at our website (Ktp Associate Human Resource Management 20-APR-2010) vacancies.strath.ac.uk or contact Human Resources, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow G1 1XQ, Tel 0141 553 4133 (24 hour Voicemail Service) quoting ref JA/R34/2010. Application closing date: Tuesday 20th April 2010
Person Specification/Selection Criteria
We value diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity The University of Strathclyde is a registered Scottish charity, no SC015263
Scottish Trades Union Congress
Modern Apprenticeship Development Officer (Fixed term Contract for a period of 12 months - 34 hours per week )
The STUC – Scotland’s Trade Union Centre – is seeking to recruit a Development Officer for a Modern Apprenticeship Project that will be run in partnership by Scottish Union Learning and Skills Development Scotland. The aim of the Modern Apprenticeship Project is to increase and develop trade union activity and engagement with the Modern Apprenticeship Programme in Scotland. Successful candidates will have a commitment to trade union values, the promotion of equality and a knowledge of the work unions do in relation to skills and lifelong learning.
The post will be based in Glasgow although some travel to other regions will be expected. The post may be considered on a secondment basis. The salary is £33,159 p.a.
Application packs may be obtained from the STUC, by emailing cmacdonald@stuc.org.uk, by phoning 0141 337 8111 or by writing to Scottish Union Learning, 333 Woodlands Road, Glasgow G3 6NG. Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday, 26 April 2010. Interviews are likely to be held on Wednesday, 19 May 2010.
"The STUC welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people and aims to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland"