CHAS is a charity on a mission. We’re determined to be there for every child in Scotland with a life-shortening condition, and their family. To do that, quite simply, we need to raise more money. The Community Fundraising Development Manager is integral to achieving this goal.

Through the implementation of our five year Joy of Giving strategy, this role will lead the community fundraising team across Scotland to achieve our ambitious targets. Based in any CHAS office, you will work with a dynamic team of staff and volunteers to ensure CHAS fundraising is present in every community in Scotland.

Key Responsibilities

• Team management and leadership
• Team development
• Relationships management
• Working with volunteers
• Community Fundraising Strategy setting
• Budget setting and management
• Represents the Community Fundraising Team both internally and externally
• Contributes to the CHAS Joy of Giving Strategy implementation, and the wider CHAS Plan

About You

You will be a highly skilled fundraiser with experience leading teams and working with colleagues and volunteers to achieve a shared ambition. You will be an excellent relationship builder with highly developed communication skills and significant community fundraising experience. You’ll have knowledge of the processes involved in the successful delivery and follow-up of community fundraising activity, as well as a proven track record of successful fundraising growth. You will have experience in strategy and budget setting, and the monitoring and evaluation of activities. You will be driven and self-motivated, and work with a high degree of autonomy.

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 Community Fundraising Development Manager, you will be instrumental in achieving this vision.

Further Information and How to Apply

For an informal chat about the position with Sarah Secombes, Head of Community Fundraising, please call 0131 444 4904.

For any queries regarding the recruitment process, please contact our HR team on 0131 444 3296 or by email to careers@chas.org.uk.

To be part of the future of CHAS, please follow the link to our Website and complete our online application form.

This post is subject to a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check.

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As the Future Builders Project Coordinator you will lead on the development and delivery of the project, working directly with the young people on the programme by offering support as well as coordinating the refurbishment and working closely with key partners.

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The post holder must be committed to Human Rights, Social Justice, the Principles, Standards and Code of Best Practice for Independent Advocacy and IAPK values. They must have experience of working with people who experience barriers due to disability, illness or life circumstances; be a highly motivated team player with excellent communication and IT skills.

The post will also involve promoting independent advocacy to relevant service providers.

Use of a car is essential.

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Job Purpose:

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Are you caring, compassionate, enthusiastic and committed to supporting people in the community or within our residential project?

Do you have….

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·Registration with the Scottish Social Service Council (SSSC) or a commitment to become registered.

• Flexibility to work on a rota basis, including days, evenings and weekends.

·A full UK driving licence with access to a car is essential for working in the community, as travel throughout the service area is required

…Could this be you?

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• Company mobile phone
• Company pension scheme
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Don’t worry about having any previous care experience, we provide comprehensive training and development opportunities to help you become a great carer!

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…Could this be you?

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• Travel expenses and paid travel time between customer visits
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• Company sick pay scheme on completion of probationary period
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• Company mobile phone
• Company pension scheme and other benefits
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