CHAS is a charity on a mission. We’re going to make sure that wherever there’s a child in Scotland with a life-shortening condition we’re on hand to support them and their family. We want to make sure that no matter how short their time together, it is filled with moments of joy.

Key Responsibilities

This role will work closely with the Associate Director for External Affairs, CHAS CEO and the senior leadership team. The Policy and Public affairs Manager will:

• Support the delivery of CHAS’s influencing strategy

• Support CHAS’s engagement with parliamentarians, local government, policy makers, civil servants and other stakeholders

• Ensure that CHAS develops and delivers on our policy and advocacy strategy

About You

We are looking for a dynamic individual and excellent communicator with strong analytical skills. In order to help us achieve our mission while representing the interests of the children and families we support, you will have:

• Strong policy experience

• A proven record of developing and delivering successful public affairs programmes

• The ability to maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• A commitment to working with volunteers

About CHAS

At CHAS, our ambition is to reach every family in Scotland who is living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is dying, and offer them our care and support to empower them to make the most of the short time they have together. As a Policy and Public Affairs Manager, you will be instrumental in achieving this vision.

At CHAS, we are on a mission. We’re going to make sure wherever there is a child in Scotland with a life shortening condition their family know about the vital support we can provide. To do this we need to reach into every community across Scotland and this is where you come in! We are looking for a driven and ambitious individual to join the Community Fundraising team.

You will be responsible for getting out into the local community, raising awareness and engaging your supporters in their fundraising! You will grow and develop existing relationships and create new community fundraising activity alongside an amazing Fundraising and Communications team. You will manage a fantastic group of existing CHAS volunteers and grow your volunteer networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Relationship management of existing and new community fundraising supporters and volunteers
• Create new, cost-effective, community-based fundraising activities within a specific geographic area, ensuring contacts are established and maintained.
• In line with the community fundraising strategy, take the lead on a specific income stream, developing materials and fundraising activities.
• Provide market-intelligence and research on the community fundraising function, enabling future planning of activities within CHAS.
• Regularly present complex fundraising information to groups, including existing and potential supporters.
• Delegate work to volunteers, ensuring appropriate support mechanisms are in place and that individual skills are utilised appropriately.

About you

In order to successfully drive fundraising and support for CHAS in your area, you will work co-operatively with colleagues, form meaningful relationships with others, demonstrate initiative, act with integrity and be accountable for your actions and decisions. You will also have:

• A HND or equivalent qualification.
• Experience of growing external financial support by developing new contacts and networks.
• Advanced level of communication and presentation skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and related software applications.
• Highly developed inter-personal skills.

About CHAS

At CHAS, our ambition is to reach every family in Scotland who is living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is dying, and offer them our care and support to empower them to make the most of the short time they have together. As a Community Fundraiser, you will be instrumental in achieving this vision.

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Corra Foundation is looking for three Trustees to join its board. It’s an exciting time with our new strategy being launched in early 2020.

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About You

We are seeking a confident and expert Administrator, with a ‘can do’ attitude and strong interest and passion for working with others. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled communicator who:

· enjoys working collaboratively with others

· is highly organised

· is a team-player

· has excellent written and verbal communication skills

· has a high level of attention to detail

· finds it easy to quickly establish working relationships

· is focused on delivering on task and deadlines

· knows how to get the best out of Microsoft Office, information databases and other management information systems.

· has experience of working in a busy office environment

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Travel between sites may be required and as such holding a full UK driving licence can be useful.