Developing SCLD's research and evidence programme and working on qualitative and quantitative research projects including collating and analysing Learning Disability Statistics Scotland (LDSS).

Duties include:-Responding to enquiries from constituents- Carrying out research into local, regional, national and international issues as required-Developing knowledge on specialist areas- Writing press releases, newsletters and mailshots to promote the work of the politician and keep constituents and interested parties informed-Monitoring and arranging media coverage

"Advocacy" means pleading a cause or speaking out. Citizen advocates speak out for their partners. * To pursue their interests, * To protect their rights, * To establish their place in society, * To give them an equal say, * To give them respect. These activities take place within relationships that are one-to-one, freely-given, independent, and last for as long as both advocate and partner are happy for it to continue.

• Setting up and promotion of the OYA+ Mentoring Project including:o Researching and drafting Child Protection Procedures and other appropriate policieso Arranging, advertising and delivering volunteer induction eveningso Liaising with attendees from OYA+ courses and volunteers to ensure appropriate mentor matches• Administrative leadership; including office coordination, logistical support, data analysis, report and materials preparation, and various ad hoc tasks

• Assist in collecting, organising and/or analysing qualitative and quantitative research data as well as literature reviews. • Attend and scribe for Focus Groups• Transcribe interviews• Promote and support LGBT Youth Scotland’s Policy work including the Equal Marriage Campaign• Consult with service users and partners

• Implementation and coordination of qualitative inter collegiate research projects both in SJF and its subsidiary organisation Operation Youth Advantage Plus. Including:o Designing innovative research methodologies including Truth Commission inspired data collection. o Primary and secondary research, including:  Desk based research, data collection and systematic literature reviews;  Qualitative methodologies including design of interview/group discussion guides, in-depth and… Show more • Implementation and coordination of qualitative inter collegiate research projects both in SJF and its subsidiary organisation Operation Youth Advantage Plus. Including:o Designing innovative research methodologies including Truth Commission inspired data collection. o Primary and secondary research, including:  Desk based research, data collection and systematic literature reviews;  Qualitative methodologies including design of interview/group discussion guides, in-depth and semi-structured interviews, focus groups, mini-groups and workshop/event facilitation;  Management of research logistics – participant recruitment, venue hire etc.o Research write up, reporting, presentation, and dissemination of findings. • Organisational liaison; attend relevant conferences and presentations, facilitate and strengthen collaborative efforts, and circulate social justice marketing collateral. • Administrative leadership; including office coordination, logistical support, data analysis, report and materials preparation, and various ad hoc tasks. Show less

I worked part time to fund my Masters degree. • Work as an active member of a busy and dynamic sales team• Provide quality, individualised customer service• Respond quickly and efficiently to customer needs

• Managerial responsibilities; develop and implement staff training, and promote strong team values and morale within an extremely busy retail environment• Operational management; open and close the store, maintain financial accounts, oversee daily and weekly banking, and coordinate suppliers, deliveries, and returns• Customer service; provide patrons with a positive retail experience, and respond to complaints from difficult customers

I worked part time at Man's World throughout my undergraduate degree which taught me the value of effective planning and time management.• Oversee all product sales, monitor the achievement of sales goals, organise sales associate team briefings, and prepare weekly reports on merchandise and stock availability

Duties included working on reception, audio typing, maintaining detailed filing systems, photocopying, delivering files to court, dealing with incoming and outgoing mail, and any other general tasks. During this employment I also assumed the post of Minutes Secretary for Dumfries Academy as a favour to one of the partners. This involved attending meetings in the evenings and drafting reports.