About Us
Edinburgh & Lothians Racial Equality Council (ELREC), founded in 1971, is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity made up of individual members and representatives from a wide range of organisations. ELREC has a remit to work across the areas of City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian Councils.
Full copies of ELREC Memorandum and Articles of Association can be viewed below:
Our Vision
ELREC works towards a racism free society where everyone is treated with respect, integrity and justice.
Our Values
ELREC strives to be an organisation which embodies the principles of transparency, integrity, equity, mutual co-operation and participatory democracy.
Our Mission
ELREC exists to promote racial equality and to fight all forms of racism. We believe that no one can claim to live in a fair and just society whilst racism and racial inequalities exist. ELREC will work jointly with our beneficiaries and partners to challenge racial injustice and dismantle barriers which deny individuals and communities equal access to life opportunities in Edinburgh & Lothians.
We aim to
- Work towards the elimination of racial discrimination
- Promote equality of opportunity and good relations between persons of different racial groups
- Promote and organise co-operation of the statutory authorities and voluntary organisations
Our primary functions are:
- Provide advice and assistance on racial harassment and discrimination
- Capacity building work with Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities
- Improving access to mainstream services
- Mainstreaming race equality within the public sector and other bodies
Board of Directors
ELREC is governed by a Management Board of 12 members who are elected from the membership. The membership of the current Management Board is as follows:
Honourary President |
Professor Geoff Palmer OBE |
Chair |
Shami Khan |
Vice Chair |
Foysol Chaudhury MBE |
Treasurer |
Ishrat Sharif |
Company Secretary |
Amjad Charudhry |
Ordinary Board Members |
Neeru Bhatnaghar |
Shah Noor Chowdhury |
|
Kamaljit Kaur |
|
Ijaz Nazir |
|
Parmjit Singh |
|
| Professor Braj Sinha | |
| Naren Sood |
Staff
Director |
Nina Giles |
Administrator |
Tasneem Ahmed |
Community Development Officer |
Mizan Rahman |
Community Development Assistant |
|
Youth Development Officer |
Maryanne Barclay |
Youth Zone Sessional Worker |
Kay Richardson |
Youth Zone Sessional Worker |
Brendan McGeever |
Youth Zone Sessional Worker |
|
Youth Zone Sessional Worker |
|
Cleaner |
Slywia Urbanska |
Funders
ELREC is supported by:
- City of Edinburgh Council
- BBC Children in Need
- Lothian & Borders Police
- The Big Lottery
- Youth Link Scotland
- Scottish Government Equality Unit
Becoming a Member
ELREC welcomes all individuals and organisations who share our aims, visions and values to join us as members. As a member, you will receive a copy of ELREC quarterly Community Newsletter, attend ELREC lectures, opportunity to shape ELREC policy direction and take part in ELREC annual Management Board election.
To become a member, simply complete a membership form that is suitable to you.
Membership application individual
Membership application incoporated organisation
Membership application unincorporated organisation
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
Vacancies
Community Development Assitant (until 31 March 2011)
25 hours, SJC AP2 £17,786 - £19,253 pro rata
This position will assist Community Development Officer with the planning, organising and facilitating a range of local groups/forums for minority ethnic communities across the areas covered by ELREC. You will widen the participation of marginalised communities in the community planning process. You will have an understanding of community planning structures and processes. You will have experience of project and event management, and ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders.
Job Description and Person Specification
2 Posts of Community Development Assitant (until 31 March 2011)
Full Time, SJC AP2 £17,786 - £19,253
These positions will assist Community Development Officer with the development and implementation of ELREC’s Local Development Project enabling black and minority ethnic (BME) individuals living in East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian Councils to form local action groups and formal focal points where voluntary and public organisations can involve, gather views from and consult with BME people. You will have an understanding of community development and community engagement. You will have experience of project and event management, and ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders.
Job Description and Person Specification
2 Posts of ON CALL YOUTH ZONE SUPPORT WORKER
5 hours per week (evening to be confirmed), based in West Lothian
£9.00 per hour
These positions will assist Youth Development Officer in developing a youth zone for black and minority ethnic (BME) young people aged 14 to 21 aiming to provide them with a safe place to meet and a programme of activities of their interest. You will have experience of working with BME young people and managing a small project. You will have the ability to build supportive and trusting relationships with BME young people. You will have good negotiation and presentation skills.
Job Description and Person Specification
Please note we do NOT consider CVs. You must complete an application form for every position you wish to apply for.
To apply, please refer to Job Descriptions and Person Specifications above before completing all of the following forms:
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
Questionnaire for applicants with disabilities
Closing date 12 noon, Friday 05 December 2008.
Interviews to be held on w/c 15 December 2008.
Late applications will not be considered.