You can now make a referral to Smart Works using an online form

Making a referral is simple and hassle-free. With our new online form, referring to Smart Works is now quicker than ever, taking only a few minutes to complete.

Within one working day, Smart Works will reach out to the woman you have referred, ensuring that she receives the necessary support at a crucial time.

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Location: Scotland
Date: March 27, 2024
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Our infamous Smart Works Fashion Sale is back in Edinburgh!
Join us on Saturday 27th April from 1.30pm – 5pm at YOTEL in the heart of Edinburgh New Town for an afternoon of guilt-free shopping.
We’ll have lots of styles in all sizes and you can expect everything from dresses and blazers to shoes and bags. All our pieces will either be brand-new with tags, or high quality pre-loved items.
When: Saturday 27th April
Time: 1.30pm – 5pm
Where: YOTEL, 68-73 Queen Street, EH2 4NA
Ticket price: £5
Buy tickets:
With up to 75% off RRP, you can bag a bargain from lots of amazing fashion brands including Nobody’s Child, Aligne, Whistles and lots more.
100% of proceeds will go towards the Smart Works service, supporting unemployed women with the clothing, coaching and confidence to get the job and change their lives.
There’s no sale like a Smart Works Fashion Sale, we can’t wait to see you there!
March 5, 2024

We’re hiring

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Location: Scotland
Date: March 5, 2024
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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and focused individual to take on the pivotal role of being the Head of Smart Works Scotland.

Reporting to the Chair of the Trustee Board, the role is responsible for the operation of Smart Works Scotland across our Edinburgh and Glasgow centres.

In practice, this involves leading a small staff team to thrive in their roles and deliver outstanding results. A major focus of this role will be to represent our charity with a range of stakeholders across Scotland and unlock the vital funds we need to deliver our ambitious and stretching plans.

The Head of Smart Works Scotland must build strong working relationships with the staff team, foster excellent collaborations with a variety of stakeholders and identify opportunities for continuous improvement across our functional areas.

We are seeking a proactive self-starter, with broad experience of income generation and line management. They will be adept at managing multiple priorities to tight deadlines, and outstanding interpersonal skills are essential.

If you are passionate about supporting women, have excellent organisation and prioritisation skills and can liaise confidently and successfully with a wide range of stakeholders, then this is an ideal opportunity.

For full breakdown of the role and how to apply, please click here:

https://smartworks.livevacancies.co.uk/#/job/details/43


Closing date for applications is Monday 18th March.

February 11, 2024

You’re invited

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Location: Scotland
Date: February 11, 2024
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‘Step into Spring’ and join us to celebrate this International Women’s Day at a time when we’re seeing more clients than ever, and our service has never been needed more.
We’d love to invite our very special community to join us in marking the most important date in our calendar, International Women’s Day, with our wonderful retail partner, Hobbs, at their stunning stores in Glasgow (on Wednesday 6th March), and in Edinburgh (on Thursday 7th March).
Entrance is FREE, but if you’d like to make a discretionary donation when reserving your place through the links below, you can do this here
You can expect:
🌟A glass of fizz and nibbles on arrival
🌟Hear from our team and one of our clients who will share her Smart Works story.
🌟 A short ‘Step into Spring’ Fashion Show, showcasing Hobbs’ key new season pieces.
🌟 A raffle with fantastic prizes including 2 x £50 vouchers for Hobbs.
🌟Last but certainly not least, 15% of everything at Hobbs on the evening, including their ‘New In’ Spring collection.
Dates and times:
Hobbs, Glasgow: Wednesday 6th March 5.45pm – 7.30pm
127 Buchanan St, Glasgow, G1 2JA
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Hobbs, Edinburgh: Thursday 7th March 5.45pm – 7.30pm
Hobbs, 47 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2HT
Click here for tickets
Spaces are limited and tickets flew off the shelf last year so secure your place asap! And don’t’ forget to select either Glasgow or Edinburgh.
January 11, 2024

We’re hiring!

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Location: Scotland
Date: January 11, 2024
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An exciting opportunity has come up to join the Smart Works Scotland team. The Events and Communications Manager will have responsibility for delivering a varied portfolio of fundraising and retail events across the year. These will include high-end supporter events, fashion sales and pop-up shops, and they will manage Smart Works Scotland’s digital communications to support the growth and development of our charity.

This role would suit a creative and energetic individual looking to develop their career in high-value fundraising events and communications. If you are passionate about supporting women, delivering innovative event experiences, and shaping impactful partnerships, we would love to hear from you.

Click here to apply.

January 10, 2024

Cycle for Smart Works 2024 – sign ups are open!

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Location: Scotland
Date: January 10, 2024
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Sign up for Cycle for Smart Works 2024, a “spoke-tacular” challenge that rides the wave for change, helping us empower unemployed women this International Women’s Day!

Choose from three different distances across two action-packed weeks for one powerful purpose and combine the thrill of cycling with the joy of empowering a woman for job success.

You won’t just be shifting gears on a bike but weaving a path for change and helping us shift towards a better future.

Click on the link to saddle up and take on the ultimate feel-good, do-good cycling challenge, helping us empower unemployed women this International Women’s Day.

 

 

 

November 21, 2023

Register Your Interest For Cycle For Smart Works 2024

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