Are you highly numerate, have an eye for detail and are mission-driven? Would you like the opportunity to be part of a curious, accountable, equitable and collaborative team?

We’re a small but ambitious Trust that has recently undergone a strategic review. We’ve clarified our programme focus and way of working. We’re now proactively expanding our portfolio of partners that tackle systemic education challenges within the government primary school sector in India and South Africa, to improve outcomes for all children.

Reporting to: Administration & Finance Manager

Scope of the role:

We’re looking for an experienced Administration & Finance Officer to support the Administration & Finance Manager in the running of the Trust’s administrative and finance functions, enabling the smooth running of our grant making and meeting of our regulatory requirements. You’ll take on a discrete task list, take full ownership of your deliverables and provide support to the rest of the team as needed.

As an Administration & Finance Officer you’ll:

• Facilitate payment of grants to partner organisations
• Facilitate payment of supplier invoices & staff expenses
• Input financial transactions into Xero and Salesforce
• Reconcile bank accounts
• Reconcile corporate credit cards
• Draft Trustee meeting minutes
• Provide team support by managing diaries and booking meeting rooms
• Support Trustee travel to in-person meetings
• Support health and safety tasks such as conducting risk assessments
• Support the updating of the risk and conflicts of interests registers and associated reporting
• Support the production of the annual budget
• Support the production of management accounts and annual accounts
• Undertake any appropriate duties as requested by the Administration & Finance Manager to further the aims and objectives of the Trust
• Work collaboratively with the rest of the Maitri team, particularly the Administration & Finance Manager

Your skills, experience and profile:

• Experience within a finance function
• Excellent numeracy skills
• Understanding of financial reports and accounts
• Highly effective communications skills - both verbal and written
• Ability to build and foster open and trusting relationships with colleagues and the Trust’s wider network
• Strong service delivery, a team-focused mentality and work ethic
• Ability to plan, manage and prioritise
• Able to work in the UK, e.g., hold the necessary work permits or have the right of abode
• A good working knowledge of Xero accounting software, Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) and Salesforce CRM system.

Your attributes:

• Highly numerate with an eye for detail.
• Passion for and belief in Maitri’s work and approach; drive and ambition for the Trust.
• Supportive team player who enjoys working closely with a small collaborative team, yet who is also self-motivated and able to work independently, using own initiative.
• Able to put common goals first, following through with commitments, contributing to the success of others and communicating openly and honestly.
• An appreciation for the value of effective administrative support to a small staff team.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a multi-cultural environment. A strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to learn new skills and keep up to date with changes in electronic systems.

About the Trust:

We believe quality education is key to unlocking a child’s potential, and a strong start sets children up for success. We provide support to partners tackling systemic education challenges within the government primary school sector in India and South Africa, to improve outcomes for all children. We understand that changing systems takes time and therefore provide partners with long-term, flexible funding. We like to work collaboratively and wherever possible look to co-fund or take a multi-stakeholder approach.

We’re an independent Trust funded by an annual donation from Stewart Investors.

Do you want to play a key role at the heart of an organisation which makes a real difference to people’s lives through volunteering? Volunteer Scotland has exciting and fulfilling opportunities for up to 3 Trustees including a Treasurer, to join our Board of Trustees.

About Us

We exist to help you make a difference through volunteering. Scotland, more than ever, needs us all to share in the nation’s common good. The potential to bring out the best in us has never been better and we’re supporting you by:

• Recognising the need for volunteers and demonstrating how this makes a difference
• Understanding what volunteers and volunteer involving organisations want to do
• making volunteering easy for everyone, so that more people volunteer and have a great time

Volunteer Scotland are the only national centre for volunteering; we receive funded support from the Scottish Government and others to:

• research, demonstrate and measure the impact made by volunteers
• develop volunteer practice through training and accreditation as well as useful volunteer development tools, policies and guides
• offer a one stop digital gateway to anyone looking for volunteer opportunities
• support organisations to advertise volunteer opportunities and events online
• provide an expert disclosure service for voluntary organisations
• promote and grow volunteering through partners, funders, Government, and policy makers
• work with others to support projects, innovation and creativity in volunteering

Our Board

Our Board of Trustees provides strategic direction, accountability and support

to the organisation. If you can contribute well-founded views on current, emerging and future volunteering issues then we want to hear from you.

Appointments are normally for an initial three year term with the opportunity to serve a second three year term. Although unpaid, becoming a Trustee offers great opportunities to network and influence the future of volunteering at all levels throughout Scotland and further afield.

Volunteer Scotland is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds and sections of the community as we wish to reflect the diverse communities we serve.

The Role of Treasurer

The Treasurer is a key role within our governance structure which aims to make a real difference to volunteers and volunteering in Scotland. You will contribute to the delivery of Volunteer Scotland’s strategy as a member of our Board of Trustees and as Chair of the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee (FARC). As Treasurer, you will have oversight of the finance function, provide guidance on matters of finance and investments to the Trustees and work closely with other members of FARC and the Head of Corporate Services.

We are interested in applications from individuals who have a track record of financial management. You might be an accountant or experienced finance worker, with skills and knowledge developed through working or volunteering with another third sector organisation, or working in the public or private sector.

The Role of Trustee

The role of the Trustee is to support the organisation in achieving its overall aims and objectives and ensure that the policy and practices of the organisation are robust, in-keeping with its aims and as a minimum meet the legal and financial requirements of a charitable organisation.

While we appreciate that no single Board member can have all of these qualities, we are particularly interested in applications from individuals with the following backgrounds, skills, knowledge and experience:

• Finance/Accountancy (Treasurer)
• Policy/Advisory
• Social Enterprise
• Fund raising/Income generation
• Commercial
• Sustainability
• Governance and Audit
• Legal
• Project Management

Time commitment

Our Board of Trustees will meet at least 4 times per year (2 hour meetings in January, March, June, September) with an option for additional meetings if required. These are a combination of online and in-person meetings. (We will support accessibility requirements).

Trustees may be asked to join one of our Board Committees depending on their area of expertise and interest. Both Committees meet regularly prior to our Board meetings - our Finance, Audit & Risk Committee is chaired by our Treasurer, and our Governance Committee provides a strategic overview of Volunteer Scotland’s governance.

You will attend the Annual General Meeting (a half-day in November). You will also have the opportunity to attend further internal and external events for learning and collaboration.

How we will support you

You will be fully supported to undertake your role safely and effectively, including ongoing support, an annual review and regular check ins with the Chair of the Board. You will be given a full induction, including meetings with the Chair, CEO and other members of the Senior Leadership Team. There’s also an ongoing training and development programme, informed by an annual Board survey on areas Trustees would like to look at in more depth.

Impact Arts is a leading Scottish creative social enterprise and registered charity. As such we are governed by our Board that is currently made up of 13 Trustees. All Trustees including our Chair (Jim Sweeney MBE), are volunteers and from a range of backgrounds. As a result they bring a wealth of experience and skills to the role. In order to take the organisation forward, the Trustees wish to appoint 2 new Trustees to the Board.

Trustee Responsibilities

• Accountable for the overall strategic leadership and direction of Impact Acts

• Championing and promoting the work of Impact Arts through their networks

• Overseeing the affairs of Impact Arts through efficient, effective and accountable governance

• Ensuring the organisation is professionally run, manages risk, operates strict financial controls and acts in accordance with its aims and objectives

• Upholding our core values

Trustee Duties

As a responsible charity, we take best guidance in upholding our duties and responsibilities as Trustees. The following link provides a full overview. scvo.org.uk/running-yourorganisation/good-governance/governance-roles and-responsibilities/

The Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) has produced ‘Guidance and Good Practice for Charity Trustees’. The document sets out in detail the duties and responsibilities of charity trustees in Scotland. v10_guidance-and-good-practice-for-charity-trustees.pdf (oscr.org.uk)

Trustee Specification

Our Trustees will uphold and represent our purpose, vision, values and mission in a personal and professional capacity and will come from a range of backgrounds and relevant experience. Our current Board includes Trustees with a range of experiences including youth work, employability, criminal justice, regeneration and placemaking, finance, HR and our youth Trustee with experience of Impact Arts’ projects.

We have a Board skills matrix which helps to identify the mix of experience and knowledge on our Board and also highlights what gaps exist and what priorities we should have for future recruitment.

We are keen to ensure that our Board is representative of those we aim to support through our delivery and as such we particularly welcome applications from:

• People who are based in North Ayrshire or with strong links to the local authority

• People with diverse lived experience to bring diversity of voice to our Board – being Black, Asian, Mixed Ethnic and/ or a person of colour, LGBTQI, living with a disability, care experience etc

Previous Trustee experience is not essential and we are particularly keen to receive applications from Trustees with experience or knowledge of the following areas:

1. Commercial Property Management

2. Social Enterprise

3. Arts/ culture/ creative industries

4. Government policy

5. Equalities & Diversity issues

In addition, the following skills & experience are beneficial:

• Innovative thinking

• Financial knowledge & understanding

• Ability to communicate effectively

• Collaborative team working

• Data analysis & interpretation

• Knowledge of or commitment to Charity Governance

• Leadership skills

This post is not remunerated however reasonable expenses are payable in line with our standard expenses policy.

Haven Products, a Scottish company, social enterprise organisation and registered charity, is seeking an independent Non-Executive Director preferably with knowledge of Scottish Enterprise, Government and Commercial businesses. Haven Products is a subsidiary company of the Rehab Group, an Irish organisation which is a social enterprise business and registered charity. As Haven Products is registered as a charity the appointed Non-Executive Director will also operate as a Charity Trustee.

The vacancy is the result of a number of current Non-Executive Directors reaching the end of their terms during 2023.

Experience and skills sought:

If you have Directorship experience and want to play a key role in championing the value of diversity and inclusion for those with disabilities, we’re keen to hear from you.

Desirable skills and experience:

One or more of the following:

• UK and Scottish Corporate Governance

• Commercial management and direction

• Financial management and direction

• Experience Chairing a committee or board

• Corporate financial reporting

• Audit and risk

• Oversight of business development and change management

• Understanding of the Scottish Government supported business framework

Responsibilities will include the following:

• Inputting to the strategic direction, contributing with insight, oversight and experience of strategy implementation in other sectors

• Policy and governance formation and implementation as required

• Governance and oversight of the business

• Attend occasional events, training, and seminars.

The Organisation:

The Rehab Group is an Irish company, independent voluntary organisation and registered charity providing services and support for people with disabilities for over 70 years. We are an internationally recognised and pioneering social enterprise organisation enabling more than 10,000 people with disabilities to live lives of their choosing. We are a campaigning organisation that advocates on behalf of the people who use our services and their families.

In Scotland Rehab operates as Haven Products, which provides meaningful employment to people with disabilities. A key supplier on the Scottish Government Supported Business Framework, Haven Product also operates as a commercial partner to both Public Sector and Private Sector organisations. This is delivered through the provision and supply of cost-effective quality products and services to key client partners while also supporting their Corporate Social Responsibility policy goals.

Board Meetings:

There will be a minimum of four half-day board meetings a year for the Haven Group. There will also be a requirement to support a potential 4 / 5 additional meetings a year. Meetings are held in the premises of Haven Products, Larbert FK5 4RU, some meetings are held remotely.

Are you an experienced Administrator who is keen to work for an organisation that inspires young people? Do you want a varied and meaningful job in a supportive team? Do you value great employee benefits such as 360 Wellbeing membership and an annual training budget? Apply to join us!

Bridges Project is a leading youth work charity that helps young people aged 12-25 in East Lothian and Midlothian overcome challenges and adapt to adulthood. For nearly 40 years, we have helped young people develop their life skills, improve their educational attainment and move into employment or further education.

We have a vacancy for an Administrator (Finance) to not only be responsible for the day to day finance and administration functions here at Bridges Project but to also ensure the smooth running of a busy and vibrant office.

The post holder will have responsibility for ensuring that all routine office and finance functions are carried out along with more specialised tasks which are crucial to the functioning of the organisation. Working closely with the Finance and Administration Manager, the post holder will ensure that finance processes are accurate and that tasks are completed in line with targets and deadlines.

Membership of the PVG scheme will be an essential requirement of the post. A contributory company pension scheme is offered with a 10% employer contribution.

ELCAP is a Scottish charity which provides care and support for individuals who are affected by learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health problems.

A vacancy has created a rare opportunity to join our back-office team at an exciting time in our organisation’s development. Reporting to our Business Manager, our Finance Officer will provide a payroll service to 300 staff and be responsible for ensuring invoices are raised and payments made on time.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working in fast paced environment and has excellent attention to detail.

As we embrace a period of change with a new internal system we are delighted to welcome a new colleague to join us.

Job context

The purpose of the post is to work as part of a team to support the effective and efficient management of ELCAP. The post has three areas of responsibility:

• Providing accounts and finance services.
• Providing payroll services.
• Supporting the management of the charity’s human resources.
• Recording and Reporting

This is a permanent post of 35 hours per week.

Essential

• Demonstrated experience in a finance administrative role
• Relevant qualification on finance / book keeping / accounts
• Experience in invoicing and purchase ledger

Skills

• Very good interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate well to people from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
• Very good communication skills, in verbal and written forms.
• Ability to work well within a team and work on your own initiative
• Competence in recording and reporting and analysis of data
• Excellent IT skills across the main Microsoft products, ideally with Sage accounts and Sage payroll
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and work well under pressure in order to meet internal and external deadlines
• Ability to consistently demonstrate the highest levels of personal and professional integrity and accountability, including consistent attention to detail.
• Ability to be resourceful and solutions focused with enthusiasm and a positive outlook.

Experience

• Experience of working in a busy and varied finance post.
• Book keeping experience
• Experience in payroll
• Experience in Purchase ledger, invoicing and reconciliation
• Experience of online business banking platforms
• Experience in data inputting, retention and maintaining database information
• Experienced / willing to keep abreast of legal frameworks that impact on our finance department

Key relationships

• ELCAP Executive Board and Committees
• Chief Executive
• Business Manager
• Registered Manager
• Operational Leads
• Development Workers
• Support Practitioners
• Individuals who receive support

Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme

The post requires a degree of contact with children and vulnerable adults. The successful candidate will be required to join the Protecting of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. The PVG Scheme is managed and delivered by Disclosure Scotland.

Listen Well Scotland is a small charity dedicated to developing Listening People and creating Listening Communities across Scotland. Our team of committed volunteers can make this vision a reality. Our Training and Listening services for Adults operate both face to face and online, and for Children and Young People are primarily face to face.

Find more information on our website: listenwellscotland.org.uk

We are looking to recruit a volunteer with specific skills as the charity Treasurer in advance of the retirement of our current Treasurer. The position is a home-based one, with only occasional travel, to Inverness for initial set up, and to Stirling for an annual meeting if required.

Role description and specification is available to download below.

What’s in it for you as a volunteer?

There is considerable research and anecdotal evidence that active listening can have a positive impact on mental health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. Being a treasurer for LWS gives you a significant opportunity to support the growth and development of an organisation that aims to deliver that benefit across Scotland. LWS is a friendly, supportive and professional team. We take our governance seriously, Volunteering provides opportunities to give something back to an organisation or community

The Lanarkshire Colleges aim to be Scotland’s leading providers of College education and training, delivering a comprehensive, innovative curriculum that meets the needs of our students and the local economy.

The Region’s ambition is to ensure students are well prepared by providing future-oriented, high-quality learning for careers, life and success, and to support the people, businesses, economy and sustainable development of our communities and Scotland. As society continues to emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic, the colleges will continue their collaborative approach to working with each other and the Scottish Funding Council (SFC).

We are looking for people with a strong commitment to changing lives and an understanding of the value of education. You will be part of a dynamic and influential board during a period of considerable change and unparalleled opportunity for Lanarkshire and its learners.

The Lanarkshire Regional Board is currently seeking to fill a number of non-executive vacancies before the end of August and scheduled meetings of its committees and the Board in September and October 2023. The Board of Management would particularly welcome applications from individuals with:

• Knowledge and experience of the SME sector
• Knowledge and experience of economic development in a Scottish and UK context, in particular regarding interactions with education, skills, employability and/or labour market issues
• Financial Management Skills (which includes audit and risk management experience)
• Skills and Experience in commissioning and supply chain management
• Knowledge and Experience of HR and/or the law

Applications are also encouraged from groups currently under-represented on Scotland’s public bodies, such as women, disabled people and people aged under 50.

Please note that this is not an exclusive list and we are looking for people who have the ability to contribute to a dynamic board, which deals with a variety of complex and interesting issues and promotes the highest standards of governance.

If appointed to The Lanarkshire Regional Board, you will be provided with appropriate induction and training to fulfil your role as a Board member effectively.

Time Commitment

Board Members are expected to join a committee and to attend meetings of the Board.

The committees and Board meet quarterly with meetings usually lasting 2-3 hours. Members are required to plan in time to read the papers and prepare for meetings.

Throughout the year, there may be additional meetings of the committees and Board out with the schedule.

Remuneration

Board Members do not receive a salary, but reasonable incidental expenses will be reimbursed.

Appointment details

Appointments to the Board of Management will come into effect from the date of approval of the appointment from the Minister for Higher Education and Further Education, Youth Employment and Training. We anticipate that this will be confirmed by the end of August at the latest.

The appointment will be for a period up to 4 years, with the possibility of re-appointment subject to evidence of effective performance and to satisfying the requirements of the person specification for the role at the time of re-appointment.

Location

Meetings of the Board will normally be held at one of the Lanarkshire colleges campuses: Motherwell, Coatbridge and Cumbernauld.