The responsibilities and powers of the Children and Young People’s Commissioner are set out in the Commissioner for Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2003. The Commissioner is appointed by the King on the recommendation of the Scottish Parliament and is entirely independent of the Scottish Government.

We are looking for a skilled finance professional who can hit the ground running operating Sage software and providing expertise to the team. Are you someone who thrives on producing accurate and timely work and enjoys the implementation of new financial procedures? If you meet the essential criteria listed in the job description, we would love to hear from you. As this post involves direct work with children and young people, you will be required to obtain PVG scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland.

This is an exciting time to join Carnegie UK, as we seek to influence discussion and policy around Collective Wellbeing. We define this as everyone having what they need to live well now and in the future, and the importance and impact of that central focus has never been more needed.

Carnegie UK has £40m of assets under management and an annual income in the region of £1.65m. As a team, we are committed to understanding and accounting for our impact on the planet (expressed through our climate programme) and for the historic marginalisation of minority groups within our communities (expressed through our programme on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion). This includes investing in ways that align with our mission.

The Head of Finance, Governance and Risk provides all accounting and financial management for the Trust. The post-holder has overall responsibility for Carnegie UK’s systems of financial control and supports the CEO on financial and investment strategy and planning. They also support the Finance Committee (comprised of Trustees and two co-opted members with investment expertise), the Audit and Risk Committee, and the wider Board of Trustees, and act as the first point of contact for the Investment Manager and the auditors.

The role includes responsibility for leading on the organisation’s approach to identifying, assessing and managing corporate risk, and for advising on formal and regulatory aspects of our governance. The Head of Finance, Governance and Risk is a key member of Carnegie UK’s Senior Management Team, reporting to the CEO. As such, the postholder will take an active role in forward planning and decision making within the organisation and will be expected to act as a role model for our values and ways of working.

In summary, key areas of responsibility include:

• Investments - management and stewardship of the capital and income of the Trust
• Provision of financial information and management of budgets
• Procurement and best value
• Salaries and pensions
• Governance – the operational approach to all governance matters
• Risk – embedding risk evaluation

This is a role which plays an important part within the organisation. By joining us, you will be committing to help achieve Carnegie UK’s mission of improving collective wellbeing and be motivated by the prospect of working in a values-led organisation with a focus on continuous learning.

We are looking for an experienced finance professional for this important role. The successful candidate will have excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills and be required to take initiative and work independently. We are seeking the following attributes:

• Highly organised, with the ability to work independently, but with a clear appreciation of the relationships between different aspects of the team’s work and pro-active in making connections.
• Actively shares knowledge, information and resources within teams and across the organisation to encourage collaboration.
• Communicates effectively with colleagues, Trustees, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Can represent Carnegie UK effectively at high-level meetings, building rapport with audiences and presenting ideas with authority.
• Seeks and promotes a culture of continuous improvements to ways of working.
• Balances innovation and risk to maximise impact.
• Is approachable and solutions-focused when problems arise and encourages a supportive environment which focuses on lessons learned.
• Reports clearly to the appropriate governance structures.

We are passionate about the organisation’s mission and are looking for a Head of Finance, Governance & Risk to share that enthusiasm and help build on our success, taking responsibility for some of the key aspects of our strategy and working in a truly unique environment with a great team.

Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC) is a member owned Centre of Procurement Expertise serving all of Scotland's Universities and Colleges. Its core vision and mission is to maximise the value of Scotland’s investment in further and higher education by working in partnership with institutions to support and enable sustainable innovation in procurement and shared service optimisation. APUC provides a wide range of procurement / supply chain related shared services both as a central team and within Universities and Colleges throughout Scotland.

Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) is a forward-thinking institution and the no 1 Modern University in Scotland. The procurement team sits within the University’s finance department but works across all academic schools and departments to offer a strategic and sustainable procurement service. The procurement manager will report into the Head of Procurement and work with colleagues across the ENU procurement team and the wider regional resource sharing and collaboration team, the Edinburgh Regional Procurement Team (ERPT).

Responsibilities:

• Manage approx. £10 million spend portfolio covering IT and School of Computing among other departments;
• Manage end to end tendering (specification to contract award) at both higher value (Government Procurement Agreement) and lower value (Procurement Reform Act) ensuring all key statutory obligations are met;
• Work with departmental contract managers to ensure contracts are monitored and run smoothly;
• Ensure statutory duties such as contract register and award notice publication are regularly reviewed;
• Develop supply chain monitoring programme ensuring relevant suppliers are assessed via in house and partner business sustainability analytics programmes;
• Provide sustainable procurement guidance and reporting on key topics areas such as climate change and net zero, modern slavery, circular economy and Living Wage.

Requirements:

• Relevant work experience in public sector procurement, experience gained in the Higher Education sector and/or in IT procurement is a plus;
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication skills and the ability to be self-directed;
• High levels of professionalism and ethical behaviour;
• Ability and desire to develop.
• ICT or Works experience would be advantageous for the roles

Working at APUC/ Edinburgh Napier University:

• Hybrid working arrangements (on site attendance circa 2 days per week);
• Work within a regional resource sharing and collaboration team, the Edinburgh Regional Procurement Team (ERPT);
• Generous holidays (26 days plus 14 fixed/floating days);
• Flexible hours and working patterns (including working a 9.5 day fortnight as standard);
• Regular training, career development and funding options for MCIPS and other professional and leadership qualifications;
• Positive working environment;
• Pension arrangements with employer/employee contributions;
• Flexible discounts; shopping, restaurants and other services via ‘EdenRed My Lifestyle’ hub;
• Employee assistance programme; staff support and counselling;
• Cycle to work scheme

As the Head of Finance, you will be working with the Chief Executive, Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees to implement Corra’s long term finance strategy, particularly in relation to cash flow and reserves to ensure we have the resources we need to deliver our charitable objectives. As well as this, your role will entail working alongside the Finance Manager in their role of supporting, managing and training the wider finance team, and improving systems and processes where necessary.

The successful applicant will have a detailed knowledge of accounting principles and relevant qualifications, and a track record of successfully leading and managing a finance team. You will have strong analytical skills and be able to demonstrate strategic thinking. You will have a proficiency in accounting software, and an awareness of the strengths and weaknesses of different accounting packages.

Additionally, you should have excellent communication and presentation skills, and experience of presenting complex financial information to Trustees, Senior Management Team, and non-finance managers.

You will have experience of working in the charitable sector and handling charitable accounts, as well as having a high level of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.

You must be a Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA, CIPFA or equivalent) and have a minimum 3 – 5 years’ experience.

This role would be suitable for someone who has extensive experience as a previous charity Head of Finance who has a strong mix of financial accounting, business partnering, and staff management.

As with other Corra staff, there will be the requirement to be flexible and to provide support for other aspects of Corra business as and when required.

The role will be based in Edinburgh or Glasgow, alongside Corra’s hybrid working policy which enables a high degree of flexibility.

As an inclusive employer, we welcome conversations on flexible working and any reasonable adjustments that may be required.

The role offers an exciting opportunity for someone who shares Corra’s vision and is a chance to contribute to real change in Scotland.

The Chief Operating Officer post is a new role that will support the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to provide strategic leadership of RUTS.

Who we are:

RUTS is a charity committed to supporting young people develop skills for work and skills for life for over 40 years by providing employability support and practical, vocational training. Through these activities tangible outcomes are achieved including re-engaging participants with school/further/higher education and sustained work placements and/or employment. There is also a specific focus on developing soft outcomes that support personal development, such as building confidence, resilience, and motivation.

MAIN ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Chief Operating Officer is responsible for leading the charity’s client facing activities, policies and systems. They are responsible for implementing the organisation strategy and business plan

The critical leadership role has three primary functions:

1. Operational management: the Chief Operating Officer manages the infrastructure of the organisation, our HR/People, Culture, Finance, IT and facilities. Whilst leading the operations they will also work across all divisions to ensure operational excellence and the highest standards of business operations at all levels empowering a committed and passionate workforce.
2. Strategic delivery: this role is responsible for helping develop and managing the implementation of our strategy and strategic objectives across the organisation. They will support our business planning process. They ensure we are being the best we can be, helping the most people we can, in the most impactful way we can.
3. Special projects: the Chief Operating Officer will lead special projects across the organisation, particularly in new emerging areas for the organisation associated with growth, development, and reputation. The post holder will oversee the development and delivery of income generating projects. The focus in the first 12 months of the role will be to scope the current employability landscape and identify opportunities for RUTS.

They will also be an external face of RUTS and, as such, are encouraged to speak proactively on behalf of the organisation. They should demonstrate strong, visible and influential leadership of RUTS.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Governance

• Responsible for keeping the highest standards of governance and compliance with key funding partners such as Inspiring Scotland
• Support in leading the organisation with transparency and integrity, providing clear and demonstrable leadership to your team and our people.
• Ensure an effective and efficient system is in place to manage RUTS policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with all relevant regulatory and legal requirements including a code of conduct that is clearly communicated to all staff and reflective of the organisation’s values.

Finances

• You will be responsible for management of RUTS operational budget
• Assist in forecasting, financial reporting and financial updates to the board.
• You will be expected to improve RUTS commercial performance by creating new and innovative opportunities for revenue generation via sponsorships and partnerships.

Strategic Management

• Assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of RUTS Strategic Plan
• Develop and implement the Operational Plan; track and report progress against targets
• Maintain awareness of risks and changes in the external environment that affect the organisation

Strategic Relationships

• Maintain the organisation’s performance and how it is perceived by all relevant stakeholders
• Facilitate the development of partnerships and collaborative working generally, including with businesses where appropriate to advance the organisation’s objectives

Business Development

• Participate actively in the strategic planning process to support the growth of RUTS vocational programmes
• Lead the delivery of the organisation’s operational business plan and engage proactively in business development through existing and new finance streams.
• Lead on/input to the planning and development of projects (both existing and new).

People Development

• Work closely with direct reports, supporting their personal development
• Review and develop training and development plans to support individual and team capability development aligned with achieving the organisation mission and aims

Operational Responsibilities

• Provide strategic development support to the CEO and deputise for the CEO
• Develop case studies and other evidence to illustrate the impact and value of our work.
• Keep up to date with national, regional and local developments.
• Ensure that data is entered into the CRM so that case management can be effective across the organisation
• Work in accordance with our values, policies and procedures.
• Work in accordance with our equal opportunities and diversity framework.
• Work in accordance with our safeguarding of children and adults policy and practice.
• Use ICT for general administrative duties including work processing, spreadsheets, emails and databases.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Previous Experience

• Proven track record in a leadership position commensurate with the responsibilities of the Chief Operating Officer role.
• An understanding of the policy and funding environment of the third sector.
• Strong track record of cultivating effective relationships among partners and stakeholders including government and local authorities.
• Experience of implementing a successful strategic plan aligned to performance people-management.
• Experience of budget management
• Experience of public speaking, ideally including experience in handling media.

Skills and abilities

• Ability to engage and form partnerships within the public, private and/or third sector.
• Ability to engage with public sector funding bodies, potential new funders in the private sector to develop new financial streams for RUTS, as well as understand the nuances of the third sector.
• Ability to act as a valued ambassador and champion for RUTS.
• Leadership skills to motivate and inspire our people.
• Innovative, with the ability to identify and recommend business opportunities when they arise.
• Ability to build effective relationships with team members, colleagues, Board members and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organisation and planning skills to cope with a varied workload and ability to handle change, take decisions and prioritise workloads effectively to meet deadlines

Knowledge

• A demonstrable understanding of how youth work and vocational training programmes operate.
• A knowledge of the youth unemployment landscape and its diverse stakeholders, including at community level, is desirable.

Values

• Motivated, enthusiastic, and self-starting with a commitment and drive for organisational development.
• Committed to ensuring high standards, efficiency, and outstanding customer service
• Committed to values of RUTS and in particular equality, inclusion, and diversity.
• Confident in own abilities to work as part of a team or on own initiative.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work to meet deadlines and take decisions

Qualifications & Training:

• Hold a relevant managerial / business qualification or equivalent experience.
• Driving licence required

REPORTS TO: CEO

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Do you know charity finance inside and out? Do you get a buzz from helping others to understand it too? Do you want to work with a fab team in a beautiful location?

Society is changing. In often fragmented communities, the pressures and expectations on young people are increasing. Scouts has never been so important in helping young people prepare for the future, developing the skills they need to succeed in a changing world.

Every week we give thousands of 4-25 year olds across Scotland the skills they need for school, college, university, the job interview, the important speech, the tricky challenge and the big dreams: the skills they need for life. They develop a sense of optimism and strong values as well as the leadership and team working skills that are more valuable today than ever.

We make a big difference. You could too.

We're looking for a qualified Accountant with knowledge and experience of charity accounting. In the role you’ll provide senior financial counsel to the Senior Leadership Team, work closely with our volunteer treasurer and have credibility to advise our Trustees. You’ll be a people leader, experienced at managing and motivating staff.

Responsibilities will include making sure that financial reporting is carried out to a professional standard and in line with OSCR charity and statutory regulations for finance. You’ll provide advice and guidance to budget holders and work with senior managers to provide accurate information so we can make the best decisions.

You'll also manage staff, making sure the right culture, skills, knowledge and experience are present to deliver in line with our goals, objectives and values.

What it's like working with us

We're a values-driven, award winning flexible employer. We want Scouts Scotland to be the best place to work and offer a wide range of family and carer friendly benefits to support work/life balance. This includes flexible hours, paid leave for volunteering and public duties, and additional leave for long service. We believe in supporting and developing our people, with a focus on wellbeing and continued personal and professional development.

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.