Drumchapel CAB is looking for a Treasurer to continue the work done by our current Office Bearer; and to prepare the Bureau for the demands of the future.
Drumchapel Citizens Advice Bureau provides free, confidential, and impartial advice on issues affecting people’s day-to-day lives.
Treasurer Role Description
As the Bureau Treasurer you will play a key part in securing the financial health and viability of the charity now and into the future. You will work closely with the Manager and Finance Administrator to ensure that:
- budgets, accounts and financial statements are presented to the Board as required.
- the financial resources of the charity meet its present and future needs.
- appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place.
- the charity has appropriate reserves and investment policies.
- the accounts are prepared and published in the form required by funders and the relevant statutory bodies.
- the Board is kept fully informed about its financial duties and responsibilities.
What are we looking for?
Strong candidates will have a background in or good understanding of financial administration and budget management in the charity, private or public sectors, coupled with the following skills, qualities, knowledge and experience:
- Financial qualifications and/or senior experience.
- Understanding of charity finance and income generation.
- Ability to monitor internal financial controls.
- Skills to analyse proposals and examine their financial consequences.
- Preparedness to advise the Board on the appropriate financial strategy of the charity
- Understanding of the financial challenges facing the charity sector, specifically Drumchapel Citizens Advice Bureau
- Ability to think creatively and strategically, and exercise good, independent judgement
- Willingness to work effectively as a member of a team.
- Commitment to the aims and principles of the Citizens Advice service, including those relating to equal opportunities.
What difference will you make?
Your contribution will help to ensure that the organisation is run and governed effectively and that it’s well equipped to provide advice and information to our clients.
You will feel that you are making a difference by strengthening our charity’s financial governance.
What’s in it for the volunteer?
Working together, our Directors are responsible for guiding and governing the organisation, ensuring that it’s doing what it was set up to do, complying with the law and using funds responsibly and prudently. You will meet people and build relationships with Directors, staff and other volunteers; and build on your governance, leadership and financial management experience.
Time commitment?
The Board currently meets bi-monthly and members will also be expected to participate in projects and attend training when required.
The position is voluntary but reasonable expenses will be paid.
Candidates should be 18 or over and either live or work in our operating area or surrounding areas.
Top job! Head of Employer Support
- Full time
- £47,948 – £52,741
- Edinburgh or Glasgow
- Closing 26th August 2019
Do you have a strong track record in service delivery?
The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is the national membership organisation for Scotland’s voluntary sector. Our purpose is to support, promote and develop a confident and sustainable voluntary sector in Scotland, by delivering services, giving the sector a voice at a national level and promoting and supporting innovation and improvement.
We’re looking for an experienced service delivery manager with an excellent understanding of the voluntary sector to lead a cross-functional team to deliver modern, high quality, continually improving services to voluntary sector employers. The Head of Employer Support will identify improvements and explore synergies across all SCVO services, maximise income generation in line with our values and promote excellence in customer service.
This new role will have specific responsibility for the delivery and development of our payroll and employability services (currently Community Jobs Scotland) as well as our Goodmoves recruitment portal. If you have experience of successful service delivery in similar functions along with a good understanding of the role of digital infrastructure on delivering customer-centred services, find out more and apply now!
We are seeking a highly motivated individual as Chief Executive, Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). OSCR is a non-ministerial department of the Scottish Government and is the independent regulator and registrar for charities in Scotland. The Chief Executive is the most senior member of staff in the organisation and is responsible for the management and leadership of approximately 50 staff. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in OSCR’s vision for effective regulation which contributes to a flourishing charity sector in which the public has confidence.
This is a permanent and pensionable SCS appointment. Relocation expenses may be available.
We’re looking for people who understand what it is to run a values-led, relationship-based organisation with a commitment to challenging the causes and consequences of homelessness. In uncertain times and with growing demand for our services, you’ll ensure we have the right strategy to be sustainable and innovative. You’ll understand collaborative working and complexity in an organisation. You’ll have good connections and have a good knowledge of the third sector and/or governance. You’ll be committed to making a difference and doing things differently.
At Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland we’re recruiting up to five fantastic Trustees to lead the charity’s efforts to ensure there is No Life Half Lived in Scotland. Would you be interested in applying?
Applications open 12/8/19 and close 30/8/19. We would love to hear from you. Find out more and get your application pack at chss.org.uk/becomeatrustee
About Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland is the country’s largest charity offering care and support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions. Our network of stroke nurses, rehabilitation support workers, peer support volunteers and researchers help people across Scotland regain their confidence and rebuild their lives.
We have an ambitious strategy for the future. We plan to develop new services, increase our reach and significantly increase our income. You could join the team of ambitious and passionate Trustees to make our strategy happen.
Be part of a diverse Board full of new ideas
We are recruiting up to five positions and would particularly like to hear from people with one or more of the following areas of knowledge, skills & experience:
- Lived experience of our conditions
- Business & commercial development
- Health & safety
- Health & social care
- Fundraising
- Retail
- Legal
- Marketing & public relations
- Volunteer recruitment & support
We welcome applications from everyone. However, after a recent review, we would particularly welcome applications from:
- People with lived experience of our conditions
- Women
- People from Black & Minority Ethnic backgrounds
- People under fifty
- People with disabilities
Our treasurer is retiring after four years in the post – can you help East Lothian’s emergency food aid charity?
If you are interested in food poverty and have a head for figures we would love to hear from you.
The board of trustees meets monthly and our treasurer visits the foodbank in Tranent regularly to collect invoices and receipts for clearance, recording and settlement. We need someone who will enjoy the preparation of annual accounts and who can understand the various requirements of charity law in Scotland and the guidance of the charity regular OSCR.
In return, we offer experience in all aspects of a small, dynamic charity which is affiliated to a national one, the Trussell Trust. There are always interesting issues to discuss and learn about – everything from volunteer recruitment and out of date stock, to premises layout and the impact of Universal Credit.
Our team of seven trustees, three staff and army of volunteers are all committed to helping local people in crisis and we are lucky to enjoy support and goodwill across a county which presents a wealthy “face” yet experiences deep and damaging inequalities in health and income.
Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Part time or Flexible
- £43,000 – £50,000
- Edinburgh
- Closing 30th August 2019
The role of CEO of Quality Scotland is one that encompasses both a wide range of activities and also presents the opportunity to lead and be part of a strong, fantastic, highly skilled and passionate team. This role combines both the day to day operations of the organisation, providing direction and leadership to the team in the development and implementation of the organisation’s vision, mission, values and strategic aims; and also, a strong element of account management and delivery.
The Quality Scotland membership is at the heart of the organisation and as a team there is a very flat people structure in place which links with the organisational culture, where the EFQM Excellence Model is not only the main element of service delivery but also underpins the Quality Scotland way of doing things.
This role offers the opportunity to engage with all sectors across Scotland and also represent Quality Scotland on a global platform through the EFQM Partner Council.
There is a very strong well-established supportive culture across the organisation where everyone contributes and helps out when things need to be done.
Income Maximisation Officer Money Advice
- Full time
- £20,000
- Ross & Cromarty CAB Alness Office
- Closing 9th September 2019
We are looking for a client-focused individual with experience of providing money advice, to join us as an income maximisation officer. In this role you will deliver a holistic advice and support service and will carry out face to face sessions with clients and undertake casework including providing advice on a range of debt options. Additionally, the post involves supporting, mentoring and coaching generalist advisers to effectively and competently assist clients with money advice enquiries. The ability to travel within Ross & Cromarty is essential.
Supervision/Training Officer
- Part time
- £30,890 – £31,584 pro-rata
- Alloa but covering Scotland
- Closing 6th September 2019
Wellbeing Scotland is a community based organisation working with impact on Wellbeing from life circumstances comprising a range of specialist services under the Wellbeing Scotland umbrella.
Wellbeing Scotland have developed an exciting new post which will be an essential part of our ongoing growth. The post-holder will:
- Have responsibility for providing 1:1 clinical supervision to counselling staff, volunteers and trainees in line with Wellbeing Scotland supervision policy
- Supporting Wellbeing Scotland counsellors to provide safe and effective clinical services
- Contribute to service development and continuous quality improvement within the organisation
- Developing training internally and externally for the organisation
Main function:
To assist in all activities associated with Older & Active in East Kilbride.
Job Role:
- To promote volunteer involvement in Older & Active in East Kilbride through suitable marketing and links with local volunteering organisations generating appropriate volunteering opportunities and role descriptions based on the organisational needs.
- To support the projects, recruit volunteers to ensure appropriate selection and allocation of roles. This will include application/cv and interviewing.
- To work with the Development Worker to create clear volunteer roles with written role descriptions. To assess volunteer needs, provide updates on volunteers, organise volunteer rota.
- To create a training programme for volunteers and offer a structured induction period
- To maintain accurate volunteer records including handbooks, policies and agreements.
- Raise staff awareness of the role and function of the volunteers through joint projects a well as paid staff potentially acting a mentors for volunteers.
- Work with Development Worker and Service Supervisor in The Meeting Place to organise volunteer celebration events and service user events.
- To build and understanding of best practice and volunteer law when working with volunteers and to communicate this practise effectively to the project
- To support Development Worker to develop effective relationships with all relevant agencies and to promote the charity to ensure maximum awareness amongst service users, local communities and other agencies/professionals.
- To participate in regular supervision and appraisal reviews with line manager
- Maintain website and social media updating both regularly with latest news and upcoming events. Reply to messages received through social media
- Create monthly newsletter with diary of events for the month, highlighting any specific visits from partner organisations and services provided.
- Deal with front desk as and when required
- Undertake administrative tasks associated with the project.