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The Greenock Medical Aid Society wishes to appoint a Head of Finance to work with the CEO to oversee all finance and funding functions.

GMAS is a charity providing care for older people through two care homes in Greenock with full nursing support at Bagatelle (40 beds) and Glenfield (34 beds). The same high quality of care and standard of living is offered in each Home. In partnership with River Clyde Homes a sheltered housing complex at Bagatelle Court is in operation.

Our values underpin all we do, shape who we are and how we work with one another, in our organisation and in the community.

Quality: Strive for excellence in all aspects of our work

Dignity: Respect the unique worth of every person (that includes people who access our services, families, employees and volunteers)

Justice: Act with integrity, honesty, commitment and accountability in everything we do to ensure equity, fairness and transparency

Team Work: Foster an environment that encourages change, growth, trust in our organisation and in partnership with others, working together as one team

The Head of Finance reports to the Chief Executive of the Greenock Medical Aid Society (GMAS)

This is a great opportunity to work with a forward-thinking charity fully committed to those entrusted into our care.

Larkhall & District Volunteer Group is a trusted local organisation with a strong track record and dedicated staff team which works to promote the wellbeing of the community in Lanarkshire by reducing physical and social isolation whilst increasing health and wellbeing. We also own our own centre on Victoria Street in Larkhall.

We have a clear vision and an ambitious strategic plan covering the next three years. We would like to give you the opportunity to use your talents and expertise to help us implement the plan.

We are looking for enthusiastic, community-minded and experienced individuals of any age and background to join our Board of Trustees (including a Vice Chair and Secretary) and help guide our organisation as it moves forward into what we see as a new and exciting phase. We are looking to recruit new Trustees with experience of:

• Fundraising
• Marketing
• Commercial operations
• HR
• Finance
• Digital skills and
• Communications

who will strengthen and complement our existing Board members.

You would have the opportunity to attend our Board Meetings informally before making any commitments and to shadow our experienced Chair, Secretary and Treasurer if you are interested in one of the leadership roles.

The Board meets once a month at our offices in Larkhall. As a small charity it is expected that Board members will take on additional responsibilities between meetings consistent with the objectives of the Charity. This is an unpaid position,however reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

Whilst all applications are appreciated, the Charity particularly welcomes applications from groups currently under-represented on its Board.

We are seeking new Board Members by June 2019 in time for our AGM in the summer of 2019.

We’re Scotland’s national human rights institution, promoting and protecting human rights for everyone in Scotland.

A key member of the Commission’s management team, the Head of Corporate Services leads the delivery of our corporate services, organisational administration and business management, supporting the Commission to achieve its strategic and operational objectives.

Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity is an organisation committed to our vision that all children and young people who are treated at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow have the best care and experience possible. We provide world class medical equipment and research, innovative play programmes and enhanced family resources

The Charity is embarking on a new and very ambitious three-year organisational strategy. Our work within the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow has been extensive, and although patients from throughout Scotland benefit, their local hospitals and community clinics are often the place where they receive primary care interventions. As a result, we will extend our reach and support maternity, neonatal and paediatric sites across the West of Scotland. You can read more about our work at glasgowchildrenshospitalcharity.org.

We are specifically looking for people working in Finance/Accountancy and Creative/Digital social media/marketing backgrounds.

Whilst all applications are appreciated, we particularly welcome submissions from groups currently under-represented on our Board including women, people with disabilities, ethnic minorities and people aged under 35 years.

Our aim is to improve outcomes for children to ensure the best start in life by providing support to Dads and families. Our hope is through achieving this, there will be a larger shift in society toward accepting the vital role Dads play.

We currently have a vacancy for a Board member to join our Board of Trustees. As a Trustee Board Member, your responsibilities will include:

1. Setting and maintaining the strategic direction of the organisation
2. Sharing responsibility for Board decisions
3. Maintaining an overview of the organisations financial performance
4. Ensuring appropriate governance is in place
5. Attend quarterly Board Meetings.

Remuneration/Expenses

This is an unpaid role however reasonable expenses associated with the role can be reimbursed.

Time Commitment

Trustees are expected to attend all board meetings, which are held 4 times per year during the early evening in Edinburgh. Trustees will also be asked to contribute their expertise by attending and participating in sub committees, events and networking activities and acting as subject matter experts on particular projects as appropriate.

Main duties

To ensure that Dads Rock:

• Complies with its governing documents, such as our Constitution and Policies
• Pursues its charitable objects as defined in its Constitution
• Applies its resources exclusively in furtherance of its objects, i.e. DR must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objects, no matter how worthwhile or charitable those activities are
• Has an effective and efficient administration
• Is financially stable.
• Contribute actively to the role of Trustee by:
• Attending Board meetings and other meetings and events
• Offer support and challenge to board colleagues and staff, adhering to collective responsibility once decisions are made
• Setting and reviewing operational policy and practice
• Defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets
• Safeguard the good name and values of DR
• Protect and manage the tangible assets (property etc.) of the organisation and to ensure the proper investment of all funds
• Promote and represent DR externally as required.

In addition to the above duties of all Trustees, each Trustee should use any specific knowledge or experience they may have to help the Board reach sound decisions. This will involve scrutinising Board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, and providing advice and guidance requested by the Board on new initiatives or other issues relevant to the area of work in which the Trustee has special expertise.

Person Specification:

Essential attributes:

• An interest in the ethos and aims of DR.
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
• Commitment to preparing for and attending board meetings and other meetings and events.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality on personal and sensitive information.
• The ability to work as part of the team of Trustees in order to reach sound and fair decisions.
• Ability to understand and analyse complex information, often presented in report form.
• Ability to contribute to DR strategic planning process.
• To be able to represent at least one key skill/knowledge area on the Board.
• To ensure that you are not disqualified from being a trustee for any reason.

Desirable attributes

Qualifications and or membership of professional bodies related to your area of expertise.

Given the aims of the charity, we require trustees with experience of one or more of the following areas:

1. Third Sector
2. Finance
3. Fundraising
4. Fatherhood
5. Marketing and Communications (including digital)
6. Legal
7. Early Years
8. Healthcare (NHS)
9. Local Authority (i.e. Education and/or Social Work)
10. Social Enterprise
11. Human Resources

Previous experience of serving on a Board of Trustees or equivalent would also be beneficial.

Time commitment:

You will be expected to commit to serving on the Board for a minimum of two years.

Board Meetings take place approximately every quarter. Dates for the following calendar year are circulated prior to, and agreed at, the last meeting of the year.

To represent DR at other internal and external events depending on your availability.

To participate in appropriate sub-committee groups – depending on your area of expertise and availability.

To attend any other meetings and events by agreement of the Board, as well as our Annual General Meeting.

Trustee Induction includes:

An induction meeting with the Chair and if desired to be peer supported by an existing Trustee.

Benefits of becoming a Trustee:

The knowledge that you are playing a vital role in the running and development of DR; enabling the organisation to continue its work and make a difference to Scottish society.

The opportunity to enhance your existing skills and knowledge relating to the development of an innovative and dynamic voluntary organisation.

The ability to enhance your network and broaden your experience of the third sector.

Dalmuir Park Housing Association has been on a journey of renewal over the last 18 months. It was placed in high engagement with the Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) in December 2017. Since then we have put an approved 3-year business plan in place, completed our options appraisal and decided to remain an independent housing organisation. DPHA has recently come out of high engage with the SHR and is moving on with driving substantial change and improvement to how it is governed and managed.

We have 688 properties in management, almost all flats. We also provide factoring services to 169 owners and 39 commercial properties. We provide an out of school care service and support services in two sheltered housing developments. For a small association we have a diverse portfolio. We are committed to investing over £1m each year on improvements to our housing stock over the next five years.

We are looking for new committee members and we would particularly like to hear from professional people who are interested in contributing to the improvement of our organisation and community and who have skills or experience in any of the following areas:

·Governance, regulation and inspection

·Housing management

·Care services

·Financial management, investment or risk management

·Property maintenance or construction

To oversee the financial affairs of the organisation and ensure they are legal, accurate, constitutional and within accepted accounting practice.

Main Responsibilities

• Head of Finance/ Audit Committee
• Guide and advise fellow trustees to formally approve the annual report and audited accounts.
• Ensure that annual accounts are submitted to all relevant regulators in a timely fashion.
• Ensure proper finance records are kept and that effective procedures are in place.
• Liaise with relevant staff to ensure regular and effective monitoring and reporting on the financial health of the organisation to the Board.
• Make fellow Board members aware of their financial obligations and take a lead in interpreting financial data to them.
• Act as a counter signatory on cheques and applications to funders.
• Advise on the financial implications of the organisation’s strategic plans and oversee the organisation’s financial risk-management process.
• Oversee planning/budgeting processes in participation with the Board and constructively challenge where required.
• Develop reserves policy and safeguard the organisation’s finances.
• Keep the board informed of free reserves position regularly and advise to cope with changing circumstances.

Person Specification

Essential

• Accountancy Qualification (ICAS/ CMA or equivalent)
• Skills/background in accountancy or financial management.
• •Understanding of charity finance practice, fundraising and grant-making.
• Ability to explain financial information to Board members and other stakeholders.
• Analytical and evaluation skills, demonstrating good judgement.
• Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
• Strong IT systems & excel skills
• Good communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to commit adequate time to fulfilling the responsibilities of the role (attendance at 6 Board meetings plus 1-2 strategy workshops per year, and occasional time in the office with Welcoming staff).
• Commitment to the values and the vision of the Welcoming.

Desirable

• Skills and experience in one or more areas of non-executive governance and management e.g. strategic planning, business management, understanding of HR issues, experience of Trusts or other grant giving bodies particularly fundraising and legal knowledge.

The Self-Directed Support Forum, East Renfrewshire is a local organisation for anyone who is thinking about directing their own support or that of someone they care for. We also support individuals and families who are already directing an existing social care package.

Our organisation was formed in 2011 by a small collective of service users and carers. Now with funding from the Scottish Government, we have grown into an informed organisation for others to turn to and seek advice, share experiences and feel supported around all aspects of Self-Directed Support.

We are now seeking additional members to join our

Voluntary Board of Trustees

We are keen to attract people to our Board with skills, knowledge and experience in accountancy, finance and law.

As well as our AGM, the board meets 4 times per year with the occasional extra informal meetings being held, as required. The role of Trustee is primarily governance and is a voluntary post. Expenses will be reimbursed.

Unity (formerly known as Unity Enterprise) was set up in 1989.

The focus of the organisation initially was employment opportunities for young people who might otherwise be excluded or face significant barriers to employment.

Over the years, Unity has grown and developed, delivering a variety of services in different communities, and some of these continue today. Examples include work and training for people with learning disabilities, advice and support for carers of all ages, housing support to people affected by homelessness and catering services operated as Social Enterprises that offer additional training and work experience. We are always innovating and developing new projects to ensure our social impact for individuals and communities.

In January 2016, Unity experienced a change in leadership for the first time since its inception. The Board have supported a number of changes which have helped us build on the quality of our services, think about the future and direction of Unity, and explore how we can continue to have a positive impact. We are committed to our key aims of Equality, Inclusion and Opportunity.

We continue to grow and develop, with a variety of projects and initiatives planned for the near future. We are now seeking Board Members who share our core values, have a passion for social enterprise and will uphold our commitment to equality, inclusion and opportunity for all.

Overview

The Unity Board of Directors provide governance to the organisation; ensuring our purpose remains clear and has benefit, ensuring our compliance at all level, supporting responsible financial management, ensuring the charity, and senior management team, are accountable.

When Unity was set up, the Board represented different Christian denominations, who supported the aims of the organisation. We have since built on our board membership, recognising the strength of wider representation. We hope to diversify our membership further, with respect to our guiding principles and with a key focus on welcoming those who share our core values.

The Unity Board shall have a minimum number of ten and a maximum number of twelve directors. Eight places are currently filled, with one members having indicated their intention to end their term after this coming year. The term is for a minimum of three years.

Board member responsibilities include attendance at a minimum of four out of the six scheduled meetings per year alongside active participation in electronic conversations where necessary. It may be reasonable to expect attendance at some additional meetings where this is meaningful and manageable, or providing representation at other relevant events.

Considerations

Board positions require a time and energy commitment that should not be underestimated. Interested members are urged to consider personal priorities for the next year as well as the ways to contribute to the development of Unity. The Board currently meets six times per year, although this may be subject to change. Some members attend other meetings, for example as a member of the Finance Committee.

You should be able to commit to attending meetings and responding to communication as required.

We particularly welcome applicants who can demonstrate experience in one or more of the following areas;

· HR and/or employment law (this would be particularly advantageous)

· Marketing, Communications & Social Media

· Finance/Accounting

· Events/fundraising

· Community development/citizenship

· Experience of having worked in the third sector, or specific experience of services delivered to carers, people with learning disabilities, people affected by homelessness and poverty or groups/individuals at risk of exclusion or discrimination

· Lived experience of using services

· Active in a faith community

We invite you to learn more by visiting our website at unity-enterprise.com or arranging an informal chat with our CEO by contacting Head Office on 0141 552 2611.