An opportunity to be involved at the beginning of an exciting new enterprise to establish a community HUB in Helensburgh. Excellent IT skills and relevant experience in a community development role required.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Working with the Board, staff team and members, to promote Helensburgh Community Hub’s vision and mission.
• Contributing to good governance and liaison with the Board. This role is responsible for working closely with the Board and implementing the strategic direction of the organisation.
• Managing core tenants and new lets from user groups including over-seeing the allocation of space in the building.
• New service development in response to evolving user needs including looking for new user groups and partners. This includes developing, launching, consolidating and supporting new services but also investigating opportunities and winning new business.
• Support to the Board with fundraising and bid writing for both grants and tenders
• Financial stability: The Manager will be responsible for lets and managing costs including financial recording, reporting and day to day admin.
• Strategic links – representation on relevant local groups and liaison with sector partners, the local authority etc.
• The recruitment and induction of any new staff and the on-going line management of the whole team as it may grow over time.
• The recruitment and induction of volunteers and on-going volunteer development.
• Overseeing and managing the communication strategy to promote the Hub.
• Marketing. Ensuring there is a clear, strategic and achievable marketing plan to reach more key demographics
• Monitoring and evaluating the impact of our services. Liaising with funders and completing monitoring reports. The Manager will report directly to the Board.
• Covid risk management and mitigation measures.

Person Specification

Essential Skills

The Development Manager must have:

• Proven experience in a community development, including service and line management experience
• Financial management experience and understanding of financial controls
• Knowledge of the issues that may place people at a disadvantage engaging in community activities
• Knowledge and understanding of social care, how this is delivered and current challenges in this area
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Proficiency in appropriate software which may be required for the position
• Planning and organising skills at an individual and project level

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of relevant legislation and frameworks
• Knowledge of the voluntary sector
• Understanding of local authority and health and social care partnership structures
• Experience in project management, from conception to delivery

Contract Period and expected hours

This current contract is time limited to SLF requirements. The Development Manager will work on a flexible basis to accommodate the needs of the service. Attending evening meetings or working weekends may be required.

Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We continue to change the lives of more than 1.6 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals.

The data insights officer will work across directorates to support the data insights manager with GDPR compliance and reporting. This includes leading on data governance and compliance, data collection, analysis and report writing to support and influence the strategic direction of the organisation.

The data insights officer will produce data for mailing lists as defined by the communications team, within an agreed timescale and work with data owners/controllers to maintain databases and ensure data quality.

Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We continue to change the lives of more than 1.6 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals.

The IT services officer will be responsible for the provision of an IT support service to maintain the Mary’s Meals UK IT infrastructure and provide a customer-focused service to employees and volunteers.

This will involve the daily administration, maintenance, and monitoring of the Mary’s Meals UK IT infrastructure estate, supporting the testing and commissioning of new systems and services, and the delivery of IT projects.

This is a hands-on technical operations role, working closely with internal stakeholders and third-party suppliers. Using infrastructure knowledge, this role will contribute significantly to the continuous improvement towards operational excellence.

Children’s Panel Members are trained to take part in children’s hearings and make important decisions with and for infants, children and young people.

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic person to take on the volunteer role of Area Convener in the Argyll & Bute area. Area Conveners don’t sit on Children’s Panels, but instead manage the work of volunteers in their local area.

What will you be doing?

You’ll be leading a team of committed volunteers who make up the Area Support Team and developing new ways of working for your area. You’ll be working with local partners, communicating with Panel Members and leading on national improvements at the local level. You will also make sure that the views of young people are heard and acted upon within your area.

Who are we looking for?

You’ll be enthusiastic and committed to securing the rights of children and young people; able to lead and be part of teams; a strong communicator, an active listener. You’ll also be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to and understanding of the ethos, values and principles of the children's hearings system.

Where should you be based?

We are looking for an Area Convener in Argyll & Bute.