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Inverclyde Women’s Aid is seeking to recruit suitably experienced, qualified and skilled women to join our existing Board of Directors.
We offer refuge accommodation for 11 families, 1:1 support, group work, information, counselling, and advocacy to women and their children who experience domestic abuse and sexual abuse. We are currently based in 9 George Square, Greenock, although we provide our services Inverclyde wide.
The role of the Director is highly rewarding but unpaid, although any expenses incurred will be reimbursed. Training on domestic abuse and its effects will be available. This is a unique opportunity for women who have expertise, time and commitment to join the Board of Directors in order to provide strategic guidance and leadership to support the current management structure in the future development of the organisation.
We are keen to recruit women who have experience and knowledge of working with vulnerable women, children and young people. We have identified skills and experience required including: Operational and Strategic Development; Financial Management; Human Resource Management, Marketing and Fundraising.
Inverclyde Women’s Aid is an Equal Opportunities Employer and positively welcomes applications from women from all sections of the community. Only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Successful applicants will be subject to PVG checks.
Top job! Staf Board Directors and Treasurer
- Management Board
- Unpaid
- Glasgow
- Closing 13th December 2019
Staf, (the Scottish Throughcare and Aftercare Forum) is the only national membership organisation in Scotland working with care experienced young people and the professionals who support them, with the vision of creating a country where the wellbeing and success of young people leaving care is indistinguishable from that of their peers in the general population.
Our current Board of Directors has a wealth of experience and knowledge of the sector, and bring passion and commitment to supporting Staf in making our vision a reality. As part of succession planning, with pending end of tenure for some Board Members, our Leadership team are now looking to bring additional skillset and experience to the Board, specifically in the following areas:
· Financial qualification/ expertise (specifically for the role of Treasurer)
· HR knowledge and experience
· Fundraising
· Marketing/Sales
· Corporate experience
· Experience as practitioners and Senior Managers from within relevant sectors including Throughcare and Aftercare, Housing, Justice System, Employment, Education and Health
In particular we want to continue to have the experience and voice of care leavers on our Board. If you have skills and experience in any of the above areas and you want to help Staf to continue influencing policy and practice, create platforms for care leavers and practitioners to have their voices heard, and offer opportunities for networking, collaboration and sharing good practice – then please let us know.
Here at Marie Curie we believeEveryone who will be affected by dying, death and bereavement should have the best possible experience, and for that experience to reflect what is most important to them.
Our ambition is to make that happen and to help achieve this, we are seeking to recruit a Community Fundraiser to build, develop and maintain fantastic relationships throughout their patch.
If you thrive on the challenge of setting and achieving ambitious goals, think the only way to approach a target is to tackle it head on, and can bring the energy that adds some drive to how you approach your fundraising, then Marie Curie would love to support you in achieving your goals and helping us create a better end of life experience for everyone.
Candidates must have recent, relevant experience in a similar role, have an in-depth knowledge of fundraising principles, methods and procedures and have experience of recruiting and managing volunteers and fundraising groups.
The nature of fundraising activity requires flexibility and in return for your commitment to evening and weekend work, we will strive to help you enjoy a strong work life balance. Additionally, as the role will involve lots of travel, you should have a full UK driver’s license.
In return for your own commitment, we commit to actively developing you and offer a comprehensive Community Fundraising Training Pathway; buddying; mentoring; shadowing and coaching through your individually tailored personal development plan.
For an informal conversation about the role call Carolyn Snedden, Fundraising Manager on 07595 091368 or email Carolyn.Snedden@mariecurie.org.uk
Everyone has the right to live life to the full. After a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or a stroke, many people experience fear and isolation and struggle with the impact on their lives. Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland won’t stand for that. The care and support we deliver every day ensure everyone can live the life they want to.
The main purpose of the post of Shop Manager is to generate income by managing the Boutique shop effectively and commercially, to create a unique shopping experience for customers and donors while maintaining the high standards set by CHSS.
To identify high value items and to effectively display and promote, in order to support delivery of financial targets
The Shop Manager is part of the CHSS retail team and is expected to contribute to the department’s goal of raising revenue to support the work of the charity.
CHSS employees enjoy a variety of organisational benefits including: Company pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, company sick pay, health insurance, employee welfare support and life assurance.
We are recruiting for a Fundraising Assistant to work within the Fundraising & Marketing team. Providing support for corporate supporters, responding to enquiries from individual donors and supporting marketing activities.
BCDC wish to recruit a full-time Business Growth Officer for its operational area in the North East of Glasgow. Formed in 2005, The Company owns three premises, including the award-winning Barmulloch Residents Centre opened in 2017 at a cost of £1.7M. Over 27 activities are offered across all centres and average weekly footfall exceeds 1,000. The Company has ambitious plans and wishes to recruit an enthusiastic and suitably experienced person to join our Core Staff on a full-time basis.
The postholder will be a self-starter, experienced in devising, planning and organising development projects to meet local needs. A knowledge of business management and business procedures is desired together with an ability to form good inter- personal relationships. A positive and progressive attitude is required as is practical experience of working at the sharp end within communities.
About us
Snook are on a mission to design a world that works better for people.
We work with organisations to design more effective services which help people thrive. We do this with our design team, engaging with users, building digital products, training our clients, and much more.
This year, we’re ten years old. In the past five years we’ve more than doubled in size to a team approaching 40 people, opened a new London studio, and worked with brilliant clients — from Cancer Research UK to Hackney City Council, Tesco to the Scottish Government.
Learn more about Snook’s exciting journey here.
About the Role
Working with our Bid Manager, you’ll be responsible for writing our new business proposals to private, public and third sector clients. You’ll write responses to public sector tenders on Public Contracts Scotland, Digital Marketplace and Pro Contracts North and respond to incoming opportunities across a wide range of clients.
The role also requires reviewing and editing previously written content. You’ll be working with our senior leadership team to produce bid responses and presentation materials. As well as writing, you’ll also collate supporting documentation and ensure a cohesive, consistent approach.
We seek to recruit a highly motivated Fundraising Administrator with previous experience to join our team. You will be a member of a small team based in our office in Midlothian, responsible for providing fundraising administration, directly supporting our Fundraising Officer. You will be instrumental in the effective organisation of our fundraising with a key focus on delivering excellent service to supporters so they feel valued, receive an outstanding supporter experience and are provided with guidance to maximise income. This is a new role, pivotal in supporting SiMBA grow its services and achieve its strategic objectives.
You should possess excellent interpersonal skills and have specific expertise in communicating confidently and sensitively with people at all levels. You should be able to work on your own initiative and previous experience of managing incoming funds via a CRM system would be advantageous as would a background in charitable events or working in the voluntary sector.
This is more than an administration role. By fulfilling your role and assisting with the smooth running of the charity’s day to day fundraising function, you will be helping to ensure that those who need our help the most can benefit from it. To read more about our charity please visit our website - simbacharity.org.uk
Minimum Qualifications Required
Relevant experience in administration and/or fundraising and substantial experience within an office environment
Confident communicator who is happy liaising with people face to face, by phone and over email.
· Able to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity and respect confidentiality when interacting with those who have suffered the loss of a baby and to communicate appropriately
· Proven experience in prioritising and organising workload within a busy office environment is crucial to the role
· Effective interpersonal, organisational and decision-making skills
· Proficient in use of Microsoft Office software, e.g. Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, PowerPoint.
· Knowledge of eTapestry CRM System desirable
· Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
A full Job Description is available for download below.
We are offering a wonderful opportunity for 2 driven and focused individuals to join the very successful and high performing Business Development and Fundraising Department as Grants Officers. Quarriers provides practical care and support for vulnerable children, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances across Scotland. We challenge poverty and inequality of opportunity to bring about positive changes in people’s lives.
The Grants Officer role will work within the Grants Team to help transform the lives of the people supported by Quarriers by writing compelling, concise and convincing proposals to, and managing relationships with, a range of funders, including governmental bodies, lottery distributors, trusts and foundations, in order to maximise income for existing and new Quarriers services;
You will also work collaboratively with the wider Business Development and Fundraising Department to provide mutual support as necessary and to optimise opportunities for developing Quarriers’ business through synergies between grants and tenders.
The successful candidate has a number of key objectives and accountabilities including:
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge base of relevant grant making opportunities and an understanding of the broader funding landscape, to ensure Quarriers can make optimal use of all relevant grant funding.
- Work closely with Operational colleagues to encourage a steady pipeline of eligible and completive service proposals, rooted in the person-centered and outcomes-driven approaches, upon which to base funding applications.
Please note that IT skills are required for all Quarriers vacancies.
The successful candidate must have a full driver’s license and access to own transport.
At Quarriers our staff are our most important asset therefore we offer extensive training and impressive learning and development opportunities. You could be part of an organisation that not only offers excellent careers but makes a real difference to thousands of People’s lives.
Izzy’s Promise is a charity based in Dundee but working across Scotland and the UK which provides confidential support and information to survivors of ritual and organised abuse. This charity is survivor led, works to raise awareness about ritual and organised abuse and its effects on survivors, provides research, training and consultancy and works in close partnerships with other survivor organisations.
We are recruiting a Fundraiser (fixed term one year) Salary: £19,000 - £23,000 p.a. dependant on experience. We have a preference for a full-time worker but will also consider part-time or job share and we are also open to flexible hours and working from home.
The core purpose of the role is to generate income to sustain and grow Izzy’s Promise and partner charities. We are particularly interested in developing a diverse source of income.