Thank you for your interest in the position of Finance Manager at Lanarkshire Housing Association.

Our strategic aspiration has at its heart, the desire to support people in achieving a better future for themselves and their families by providing affordable and sustainable homes within strong communities. Based in Motherwell, the Association has 927 units for rent, 41 shared ownership properties and provide factoring services for 210 owners.

To assist in the development of strong communities, we put customers’ needs and expectations at the centre of our decision-making process to ensure that we deliver high quality services which are focused on people and homes. We are committed to working towards the highest standards of corporate governance and the post of Finance Manager can make a positive contribution in this area.

Staff are experienced, passionate, and dedicated to the work of the Association, which has been more than evident during the challenges of the past 2 years. The post of Finance Manager will be a key role in the Association, leading on all aspects of finance, risk & financial governance, allowing for the development and oversight of all financial management areas.

The Finance Manager will play an important part in developing policies which are responsive to the needs of tenants and owners and promote good relations with all client groups. The post holder will also be responsible for ensuring that all statutory and regulatory standards are met. It will involve directly contributing to the Business Plan with the Chief Executive and other Senior Staff.

Key areas are:

• Enhancing business efficiency and promoting sound financial management
• Assisting in planning through a business plan, budget, and input into the capital programme
• Developing Key Performance Indicators
• Developing borrowing and investment strategies, minimising tenants’ risk
• Preparation of cashflow forecasts and financial projections
• Promoting value for money
• Determining a strategic audit plan, utilising an internal audit service

As such, we would expect the successful candidate to have a relevant track record in a senior management role; backed by a degree or professional qualification. Leadership qualities, commercial awareness, and the ability to work collaboratively are all relevant and valuable.

Lanarkshire Housing Association is a supportive and progressive employer. A range of family friendly policies are in operation to assist employees balance their work commitments with their family and leisure responsibilities. We have Investor in People accreditation (Silver) recognising that the development of people’s professional and personal skills is important.

Further information on the Association can be found at lanarkshireha.com

Every one of us has the potential for a more fulfilling future. For some, that means leaving drugs, homelessness, or crime behind – discovering their self-worth, returning to a life of hope and making a new beginning. For you, it’s a role with huge scope for transforming people’s lives when they need it most.

As Head of Service, you’ll coordinate nine of our services across the country, leading our work on substance use, homelessness, and justice. With experience in the sector, you’ll know how interlinked these issues are. So, you’ll relish the chance to take a holistic approach to developing our services – not least as a member of our Adult Care Management team. Travelling around Scotland, you’ll guide our Service Managers, supervise our activities and consult both staff and service users, all to help shape the best services possible.

As a not-for-profit organisation and one of Scotland’s largest voluntary social care charities, CrossReach offer support to anyone in need and often those who’ve never had the opportunities many take for granted. To help us do that, we have a diverse 1,600-stong team, from school leavers to seasoned care professionals. Taking a leading role in that team needs an experienced manager of multi-million-pound budgets, of innovative strategies, and of capable, motivated people. It’s an incredible opportunity to take the next step up in your career.

And it could be the first of many. With us, you’ll have ongoing training, support for gaining professional qualifications and, potentially, opportunities for progression. Until then, you’ll find a role that’s rewarding in every sense. As well as a competitive salary, there’s a generous pension, health benefits, paid holiday and a range of leisure discounts.

The Association for the Protection of Rural Scotland (APRS) is the charity which promotes the care of all of Scotland’s rural landscapes. APRS is a registered charity, No SC016139. Further information about the work of APRS is at aprs.scot.

Our current Director John Mayhew retires at the end of 2022, so we plan to appoint a new Director by August to allow sufficient time for a handover period, probably during November. This will be an exciting time to lead this dynamic organisation, as there is great potential both to build on its recent successes and to grasp new opportunities.

Role

The Director leads and manages all aspects of the work of APRS on behalf of its Executive Committee. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the development and delivery of the APRS business strategy, including developing and raising funds for new projects and managing existing projects and core activities
• Influence key public sector decision-makers and partners through policy development and advocacy with respect to Scotland’s rural landscapes
• Lead, manage and develop a small team of staff and volunteers
• Manage the charity’s governance, budget and resources
• Respond to requests for advice from APRS members and others on protecting their local landscapes through the planning system and other means

The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding and experience of Scotland’s political, landscape and planning systems. Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute is highly desirable; a background in communications, landscape architecture or public affairs is also advantageous. They will have experience of working with politicians and senior government officials to achieve positive policy change, of developing and delivering successful projects and of managing small staff teams. Candidates should display a high level of communications and presentation skills, and a proven ability to deal diplomatically with strongly held opposing views.

Founded as a Christian Charity in 1983, HealthLink360 [SC000948] is Scotland's leading provider of support to missionaries, aid agency workers, medical relief teams and volunteers who undertake overseas work in challenging and often hostile environments. Additionally, we provide support here in Scotland to school groups preparing to travel, to the local community with counselling and working with Church organisations, assessing their candidates for Christian ministry.

Embracing our ethos of 'whole person care for global workers' HealthLink360 provides a unique service offering a comprehensive range of medical, psychological and travel health services both in person, at our Travel Clinic just outside Edinburgh, both on site and online.

HealthLink360 was born out of the personal experiences of its founders, the experience of those who travel internationally to work, often in intense and high-risk environments, only to return home physically or mentally fragile. We provide an expert level of care to our clients before they go, during their assignment and when they return.

For 35years we have worked with numerous other charities and organisations, including Medecine Sans Frontieres, the NHS Ebola team to prepare their overseas volunteers for assignment and most recently preparing the UK Med Team for their mission work in Ukraine.

We employ an experienced team of workers (a mix of contracted and sessional): doctors, travel nurses, clinical psychologists, counsellors and operational staff. We are regulated by Healthcare Improvement Scotland. You can read more about us on our website at healthlink360.org

The Role

Due to careful governance during the pandemic, HealthLink360 is now seeing a rapid rise in demand for services. We have made a surplus each of the last two financial years, despite covid. In September 2021 we appointed an interim CEO to help us evaluate the future of the organisation. We are now confident about our future and wish to appoint a new permanent CEO for the next stage of the journey.

Based at Carberry in East Lothian, the role involves leading the team in day-to-day matters as well as working with the trustees, monitoring performance, and setting the future direction of the organisation. The role is 3 days a week, with the clinic currently operating on a Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday. This opportunity would suit individuals from a variety of different backgrounds. However proven operational team leadership (over a minimum of 3 years) and budgetary experience are essential. Experience of some of the following would be advantageous: Organisational leadership, charity leadership & governance, health sector (either management or clinical), fundraising, marketing and working with board of trustees.

As a Christian organisation we would like to hear from people with an active faith. Because HealthLink360 is a globally focused charity we enjoy the energy that a diverse team brings to our work, and we are committed to improving diversity amongst our staff, trustees, and supporters. We’re open to applications from a broad range of backgrounds and experience.

West Dunbartonshire Community Drug Services

To lead the programme of corporate accountability for clinical governance and clinical performance across Alternatives WD CDS including Safe As Houses. This will involve developing, monitoring and maintaining systems to enable departments to achieve full compliance with clinical standards. This will also include leading and managing the clinical nurse in the management of incidents, the learnings and the outcomes.

PVG Scheme Membership is required for this post

Alternatives operates an Equal Opportunities Policy

This post has been funded by Scottish Government National Drug Mission Funds

Glasgow Connected Arts Network improves health, wellbeing and future prospects within the city by supporting a strong, capable and confident participatory arts sector.

We aim to:

• Promote and nurture supportive and mutually beneficial partnerships and collaboration
• Provide practical support and information to allow the sector to develop excellent practice
• Support the development of participatory arts programmes in areas where they are most needed
• Represent and advocate for the value, needs and rights of the artistic community at a strategic level
• Provide routes for disadvantaged young people to develop careers in the creative industries

Underpinning these aims are our three values of Diverse Representation, Accessibility and Connection.

We support work which celebrates our differences, promotes equality and improves access to the arts for marginalised groups. We support work which extends the reach of Artists and Organisations to communities that do not have adequate access to the arts with a focus on sharing learning with others and working together. We will develop guidelines, share learning and reach communities where there is low provision of creative activities. We seek to bring people together to promote and develop Participatory Arts programmes. We actively support Artists and Organisations to work with each other and communities through partnership initiatives.

The purpose of the role is to lead our small team until May 2023 and manage the operations of Glasgow Connected Arts Network. You will have a good understanding of the value of participatory arts, experience of working at senior management level, a strong track record of building and maintaining relationships with funders and partners and a commitment to our values: diverse representation, accessibility and connection. You will oversee the day to day running of the organisation and work with a committed staff team and experienced board of directors to achieve our strategic aims.

Key responsibilities include: ensuring smooth delivery of our annual programme; generating income and managing grants; overseeing continued development of our membership; representing and advocating for the participatory arts sector; managing staff team’ and reporting to the Board on matters including governance, finance, staffing and operations. Please refer to the job description for a detailed breakdown.

Glasgow Connected Arts Network is a committed equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from those who are significantly underrepresented in the sector.

A full Job Description is available for download below.

Purpose

To provide leadership and direction to YWCA Scotland - The Young Women’s Movement, enabling the organisation to thrive while fulfilling its charitable objects and its mission to create spaces for Scotland's women and girls to lead social change.

Responsible for:

● Providing leadership and strategic direction to The Young Women’s Movement. Ensuring it aligns with the charity’s mission, vision, strategic objectives and annual performance targets

● Managing Board meetings and translating the Board’s strategic vision into our day to day work and practice

● As acting Company Secretary, responsibility for ensuring that all legal and procedural matters of the charity are met

● Ensuring the ongoing financial sustainability of the charity, by developing income generation plans for grant funding and business development and overseeing their implementation

● Developing national opportunities through strong working relationships, partnerships and networks. Managing relationships with funders and partners

● Embedding young women’s voices in programme and product design and delivery. Overseeing research projects e.g. the Status of Young Women in Scotland

● Acting as a champion and advocating for The Young Women’s Movement mission, building and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships in order to maximise our reach and impact

● Representing The Young Women’s Movement in public appearances at various key internal and external events, in national and local media and on various social media platforms

● Leading campaigning, influencing, and public policy work around gender equality. Coordinating responses to public policy consultations on behalf of The Young Women’s Movement

● Tracking and reporting on achievements and lessons learned. Overseeing monitoring and evaluation activity

● Overall responsibility for the management of a team of 10 (and growing!). Overseeing HR strategies, HR compliance, and ensuring our team are supported, skilled, and developed. Direct line management of executive team members in Glasgow and Edinburgh offices

● Overall responsibility for finances and resources. Monitoring the organisation’s financial position, results and drafting budgets. Agreeing and signing key contracts/documents

● Engaging as part of the worldwide YWCA Movement

Person Specification - Essential

● A good standard of education in relevant field or demonstrable equivalent skills through continued professional development

● Passionate about achieving gender equality and advancing young women’s leadership ‘for and by young women’

● Value fit with YWCA Scotland – The Young Women’s Movement

● A successful leadership record within a similar organisation

● Evidence of leading change in the charitable sector

● Experience in developing and implementing strategy within a small and growing organisation

● Strong experience of fundraising, managing grants, and reporting to funders

● Experience of building new income streams and leading successful business development

● Evidence of sound financial management and charitable governance

● Experience of empowering, motivating and building teams through exceptional people leadership and interpersonal skills

● Experience of raising the profile of an organisation

● Evidence of effective communication and relationship management with a wide range of stakeholders, able to develop successful partnerships and encourage support

● Experience of building and maintaining relationships with policy makers within the women’s sector

● Experience in hosting online and in person events and training

● Understanding of good charity governance

● Up to date awareness and understanding of charity fundraising and business development

● Understanding of accounts, finances and budgets

● Knowledge of legislative frameworks and good practice that supports ethical fundraising

● Understanding of the Scottish policy landscape around gender equality and young people’s rights

● Ability to manage small and agile teams through periods of growth and change

● Excellent verbal and written communication skills

● Comfortable using a range of communication methods, including digital and social media

● Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload for yourself, team members, and the organisation as a whole

● Ability to work with a diverse range of stakeholders

● Experience of working in women-only spaces, with a focus on young women

Person Specification - Desirable

● Experience in women’s rights activism and advocacy

● Passionate about achieving gender equality and advancing young women’s leadership ‘for and by young women’

● Previous director experience or similar role

● Experience of designing and leading participatory research projects

● Experience of generating income through training and consultancy

● Experience of setting up or managing a policy think tank

● Experience of delivering inclusive and engaging social media and digital communications

● A track record of growth; building an organisation and significantly increasing income

● Understanding of trends in digital and social media marketing and engagement with young women

● Understanding of participant-led research

● Understanding of U.K. and International policy landscape around gender equality and young people’s rights

● Experience with Xero

Additional Information:

● We operate a 4-day working week with full time hours of 28 hours per week on a Monday to Thursday basis. However, it will be necessary at times to work evenings or weekends to meet the demands of the role. The workday pattern is flexible.

● Annual leave entitlement of 28 days per year. This includes public holidays

● Access to a stakeholder pension scheme to which YWCA Scotland and employees contribute

● All appointments are subject to a minimum three-month probationary period

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager / Business Change Analyst to join the Commission on a 24-month fixed term basis.

You will support the organisation as we move through an exciting period of change and continuous improvement. The role will involve helping to manage the Information Management System project. This is a complex and stimulating project, which would suit an accomplished Business Analyst with an interest in broadening their project management experience within a supportive and close-knit team.

The project team are working to replace the business-critical database of service user records with a modern information and case management system. The new system will allow the Commission’s teams to use their time and expertise more effectively, supporting appropriate and lawful decision-making related to mental health and incapacity legislation in Scotland. The Assistant Project Manager / Business Change Analyst will need to develop a working knowledge of current and future legislation as it relates to our information management and casework system.

The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for finalising detailed requirements for a replacement individual record management and integrated casework system, adaptable for any future changes to mental health and incapacity legislation. This involves engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to assess our current system and processes, identifying opportunities for improvement and making recommendations to deliver an effective software solution. The successful candidate will also have Assistant Project Manager responsibilities, leading the team in the Project Manager’s absence and ensuring key deliverables are met.

You will have substantial experience as a Business Analyst in IT software related roles, with particular experience of providing technical business analysis and process improvement. You will be educated to graduate level or equivalent experience, with PRINCE2 and knowledge of project-related methodologies, or have related experience. You will also have a track record of developing and delivering business analysis documentation in accordance with project requirements, analysing and re-designing business processes as necessary, aligning business needs with technical capabilities, documenting and consulting on requirements, defining test scenarios and dealing with complex and conflicting information. Negotiation, mediation and analytical skills are key to this role.

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits and policies to help balance commitments at work and home, including hybrid working.

Due to project timescales, we are seeking an early start date.

At the Commission we champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice, cultivating a sense of belonging and providing a workplace where everyone feels valued. We aim to have a workforce which represents the wider society that we serve and therefore encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups.

Friends of the Earth Scotland is seeking a value-driven and collaborative Director to lead and guide our dynamic and creative organisation. This key role will lead and promote Friends of the Earth Scotland’s unique role in the urgent and critical context of the climate and ecological emergency. Working closely with the Senior Management team, together with the board and staff team, you will initially focus on the development of a refreshed organisational strategy.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about securing climate and social justice and committed to system change. You will be an excellent communicator, with sound political judgement, and the vision to galvanise the movement to achieve tangible impact for people and the environment. You will have a good understanding of the Scottish political context, social movements and how change happens, and a track record of securing change. You will bring significant experience in the third sector, in a senior or leadership role, and of financial management and governance. You will value and prioritise ongoing reflection and learning, both on a personal and organisational level. You will have a naturally collaborative leadership style and a strong track record of developing and implementing effective cross-organisation strategy.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at Scotland's leading environmental campaigning group, working to help people in Scotland look after the planet for everyone’s future.

CHAI provides free, confidential, high quality impartial advice, information and representation on welfare rights, employability, debt and housing matters to disadvantaged people who live in Edinburgh and Midlothian.

Our aim is to alleviate poverty, prevent homelessness and encourage employability.

Our vision is to ensure that no one in our communities endures hardship. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to become the best version of themselves.

Main Purpose of the post:

We are currently going through a period of growth and change and are seeking to recruit a new Chief Executive who will lead on the strategy, development and implementation of the work we do at CHAI.

Are you enthusiastic and committed to making a meaningful difference for vulnerable people facing hardship in our communities? Do you have the drive, enthusiasm, leadership and management skills to help us sustain and grow our remarkable legacy of community development, advice work and anti-poverty initiatives? If so, we would love to hear from you!