Connect Community Trust is a Development Trust and Social Enterprise based within the Greater Easterhouse and East End of Glasgow. Our organisation is first and foremost community-led, with the community at the heart of everything we do and is one of our main strengths. Connect is a forward thinking, creative and diverse organisation that has an ambitious and exciting future ahead with a dedicated and committed team of staff, volunteers and Board.
We are looking for a CEO that can take forward and build upon the achievements over the past 19 years and support the community to overcome challenges, embrace and lead positive change and create and develop social enterprise activities to sustain the organisation.
Key skills/experience:
- Proven track record at managerial level
- Ability to motivate, empower and support a staff team
- Creative, innovative and strategic thinker
- Respect, experience and knowledge of the third sector
- Knowledge and experience of reporting to and working a Board of Directors
- Financial management, budgeting and reporting
- Applying for and managing funding
Are you an expert on Accountancy Software Xero? Are you interested in providing coaching role for a short period? To enable EDG’s CEO to use this package daily.
We would pay a consultancy fee £26 per hour.
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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
Utheo Limited is committed to the ongoing development of its services and addressing the identified needs of the community and seeks to appoint a Manager.
UTHEO is a non-profit organisation that provides a range of services within our busy neighbourhood centre in Bellshill.
This role is the most senior position in the organisation, working closely and collaboratively with the Board of Directors. We’re looking for someone whose values and ethos align with those of Utheo’s; someone who is inspiring and engaging; focused and passionate about the work of the community. You’ll bring out the best in people; be clear about the vision, focus and purpose of the organisation and what it takes to secure its longevity. You’ll be resilient and adaptable with a track record in organisational development, managing people, budgets and change.
This role is responsible for managing the independent and charitable Orbiston Neighbourhood Centre, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the organisation, the centre and the strategic planning. Priorities include delivering community based services and activities, securing funds to ensure the organisation continues to operate, line-managing staff, overseeing the delivery of services/projects and making sure the charitable aims and its statutory requirements are fulfilled.
A PVG Disclosure Scotland check is required for this post.
Development Manager
- Full time
- £35,000
- The Atlantic Islands Centre, Cullipool, Isle of Luing, Argyll, PA34 4TX, some home working and travel required
- Closing 10th June 2022
Do you want to join an ambitious and forward-thinking organisation committed to making our island community, located on the beautiful west coast of Argyll just south of Oban, an even better place to live and work? The Isle of Luing Community Trust is a charitable organisation with the key objectives of sustainable development and increasing economic opportunities on Luing. The Trust operates the successful Atlantic Islands Centre in Cullipool village and is committed to developing further opportunities through additional revenue generating projects. We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and confident Development Manager with experience of delivering complex regeneration projects to join us to deliver three key projects: -
· Planning and developing a small-scale roofing slate production enterprise
· Developing and delivering new affordable housing on Luing
· Managing delivery of new community initiatives to meet our Net Zero ambitions
Full UK driving license required
A full Job Description is available for download below.
If you are passionate about managing transformational projects and leading our development plans then this could be for you!
Family Support Worker (Schools – St. Clare’s)
- Part time
- £24,961 – £27,163 pro-rata
- Drumchapel
- Closing 30th May 2022
To build positive relationships with children and families at St. Clare’s Primary School with the aim of developing positive engagement within the school and the child’s learning.
With funding from the Glasgow Communities Fund, Pollokshields Development Agency (PDA) are recruiting a Community Engagement and Development Officer to join our team to work with the local community in Pollokshields and surrounding areas.
PDA is a community organisation based in the heart of Pollokshields. PDA provides services and runs activities for the community.
The post will focus on engaging with the community, networking with local organisations and developing services in line with community needs.
We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic individual who believes in community empowerment, has experience of community development with strong networking and communication skills. You will have experience of marketing and social media, organising community events and workshops. Being able to speak a community language would be an asset.
If you believe you have the skills and attributes for this post, we welcome your application.
Greener Kirkcaldy is a community-led charity and development trust working locally to combat the climate emergency, tackle fuel poverty and food insecurity, and bring people together for a more sustainable Kirkcaldy. We deliver a range of projects, events and skills training to meet the needs and goals of local people – working towards a future where everyone can live better and tread more lightly on our planet.
This is an exciting time to join Greener Kirkcaldy. Our staff team is growing as we expand our programme of work to meet the needs of our community and tackle the twin climate and cost-of-living crises. You will also be a part of an exciting 5-year Fife-wide partnership project – Climate Action Fife, of which Greener Kirkcaldy is the lead partner. The project will encourage individuals, households, community groups and businesses to make Fife a greener and fairer place to live.
We are looking for a part-time Business Outreach Coordinator to join our team and lead on the delivery of the ‘Climate friendly business’ strand of our work. This is a new post. You will engage and support micro and small businesses, community buildings and third sector organisations on energy efficiency, renewable energy generation and waste reduction.
You will have a strong track record of working with micro and small businesses and/or social enterprises and community buildings. Experience of developing and delivering training or events is also essential. You do not need to be an expert on the climate emergency or a technical expert on energy in buildings – we will provide training and a great team will support you. You do need to be keen to learn and passionate about making a difference to our community and the environment!
Greener Kirkcaldy is a community-led charity and development trust working locally to combat the climate emergency, tackle fuel poverty and food insecurity, and bring people together for a more sustainable Kirkcaldy. We deliver a range of projects, events and skills training to meet the needs and goals of local people – working towards a future where everyone can live better and tread more lightly on our planet.
This is an exciting time to join Greener Kirkcaldy. Our staff team is growing as we expand our programme of work to meet the needs of our community and tackle the twin climate and cost-of-living crises. You will also be a part of an exciting 5-year Fife-wide partnership project – Climate Action Fife, of which Greener Kirkcaldy is the lead partner. The project will encourage individuals, households, community groups and businesses to make Fife a greener and fairer place to live.
We are looking for an experienced Communications Lead to play a key role in delivering Greener Kirkcaldy’s marketing, communications, campaigns and events programme.
You will lead a small team to develop and coordinate marketing and communications for all Greener Kirkcaldy teams and projects and coordinate the Greener Kirkcaldy events calendar. You will also lead and coordinate communications for the Climate Action Fife partnership project.
Greener Kirkcaldy is a community-led charity and development trust working locally to combat the climate emergency, tackle fuel poverty and food insecurity, and bring people together for a more sustainable Kirkcaldy. We deliver a range of projects, events and skills training to meet the needs and goals of local people – working towards a future where everyone can live better and tread more lightly on our planet.
We lead the ‘Cosy Kingdom’ partnership, providing a home energy advice service across Fife. The partnership has been delivering energy advice since 2012 and currently helps over 2,000 homes a year keep warm and save money. We work closely with Citizens Advice & Rights Fife, Home Energy Scotland, Fife Council and many other local partners.
We are looking for a skilled Handyperson to support people in, or at risk of, fuel poverty, by fitting simple energy-efficiency measures in their homes. This is an exciting time to join Greener Kirkcaldy. Our staff team is growing as we expand our programme of work to meet the needs of our community and tackle the twin climate and cost-of-living crises.