Re advertised – Previous applicants need not apply
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.
Founded in 1826, The Royal Scottish Academy of Art and Architecture (RSA) is an independently funded organisation which supports the creation, understanding and enjoyment of contemporary art across Scotland.
The RSA runs a year-round programme of exhibitions, artist opportunities and related educational talks and events which support artists at all stages of their careers. The Academy’s distinguished history is reflected in its extensive collections and archives, recognised by the Scottish Government as being of national significance.
Led by eminent artists and architects, the RSA embodies a wealth of professional experience in Fine Art and Architecture with many of its Members taking a leading role in higher education and in many of Scotland’s leading cultural institutions.
In recent years, every aspect of the RSA has been interrogated to ensure that the Academy remains relevant to the needs of today’s artists and architects. Importantly, the Academy continues to evolve, electing new Members, exhibiting new work, and supporting and promoting excellence in contemporary Scottish art and architecture.
The role will manage the Development Strategy and be responsible for overall delivery of our development work. This role will lead the management of RSA fundraising and individual giving programmes and activities, including cash appeals, general donations, online donations, regular giving, merchandise, in memoriam giving and legacies, and to increase income from these sources. The post-holder will explore and test new income streams from individuals and to increase supporter engagement. The RSA Patrons Scheme will be the responsibility of this post holder.
Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Part time
- £45,000 – £48,000 pro-rata
- Glasgow
- Closing 28th June 2019
We are seeking an inspirational and future-focused leader who can identify and deliver growth and work with student leaders to help us enrich the lives of students in the University of Glasgow.
This means we’re looking for someone to expand our vision, lead cultural change and deliver our ambitious objectives. You will have a proven track-record in leading change and strategic growth at Senior Management level in a students’ union, membership / voluntary organisation or social enterprise.
Our ideal candidate will be able to communicate, develop and maintain relationships effectively with stakeholders including elected student leaders, Trustees and University colleagues. You will be able to operate credibly at Board level, offering support and challenge as needed. Financial acumen and knowledge of good governance is also essential.
We are an independent, student-led organisation, with a rich and proud heritage. We were founded in 1890, as the Queen Margaret College, with a goal of giving women the opportunity to gain an education – something that was then missing from the academic community. We have a long history of providing activities and events for students of the University of Glasgow.
We are a progressive and inclusive organisation, going through a process of change that will enable us to build our capacity and success in the future. The organisation has enormous potential, and with the right leadership provides an opportunity to be part of a change project that will make a difference to the lives of thousands of students and build a lasting legacy for the future.
At Scottish Ballet, relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Our Advancement Department is seeking to appoint a personable and enthusiastic professional to be part of our team that contributes to building long-term, value-driven relationships with key patrons.
The Major Gifts Manager is a senior position and will work closely with the Head of Philanthropy to build outstanding relationships with individual donors, leading to high-level philanthropic support. By building and managing a portfolio of relationships (both new and existing major donors) you will play an important role in helping SB achieve its vision: to inspire on stage and beyond.
Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2019, Scottish Ballet continues to build an impressive reputation on a strong commissioning and ambitious touring programme. The Company tours annually to premier theatres across Scotland and the UK, including Sadler’s Wells, and internationally throughout Asia and North America. Invitations to feature at the Edinburgh International Festival, and other major festivals, such as Spoleto, are included in the Company’s exciting stage opportunities.
Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Part time
- Circa £50,000 pro-rata
- Based in Scotland able to access our offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow and
- Closing 21st June 2019
About the Opportunity
The Hymans Robertson Foundation was established in 2016 to provide oversight and direction to Hymans Robertson’s charitable work in the field of financial literacy. The Foundation was registered as a charity in England & Wales (1168951) and Scotland (SC046931) the following year - marking the beginning of an exciting new era in the firm’s commitment to the greater good of society.
The original idea behind setting up the Foundation was to make a real difference to the lives of disadvantaged young people by helping to improve their financial literacy. The financial literacy ambition remains a key component of the Foundation’s objectives and the work in this area is very active through the Hymans Robertson Financial Footsteps Programme.
In addition, over the last year, the Foundation’s remit has evolved to encompass full oversight of the portion of Hymans Robertson’s profits which are allocated to charitable activities (typically in excess of £200k per year). The key reason for making this change was to ensure effective use of these funds for the benefit of our target groups in society.
The Foundation has broad charitable objectives (as defined in our registration). These are:
1.The advancement of education;
2.The relief of those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage;
3.The advancement of health or the saving of lives.
In practice this charitable spending is organised into three strands:
·Financial Literacy and Employability– Partnering with a small number of charities, we support the delivery of focused programmes with the goal of helping young people (particularly those with less advantages) to build confidence and enhance their opportunities for the future.
·Local Community Support– each Hymans Robertson office actively supports its local communitythrough volunteering and fundraising projects. Much of this work is co-ordinated by Helping Hands groups in partnership with local charities.
·Matched Giving– Hymans Robertson employees are supported in their payroll giving and fundraising efforts for charities of importance to them.
About You
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, capable CEO to lead all aspects of our strategy and operation and the Foundation’s continued growth.
With a passion for helping young people achieve a better start in adult life, and a specific track-record in strategic planning, you’re an all-rounder who can drive strategic vision, business planning, networking and relationship building. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on working collaboratively and enjoys making a difference in the lives of young people.
The successful candidate will have proven leadership and management ability. This will ideally have been honed within the charitable sector as the role involves responsibility for the overall operations of the Foundation, ensuring every aspect is compliant to legal requirements. Familiarity and understanding of charity governance is essential, as is fundraising skill and experience.
We are flexible on hours and expect the time commitment to be the equivalent of one day per week over the year. Our ideal candidate will be based in Scotland, able to access our offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow and with established networks in the charitable sector in place.
Salary: Equivalent of c1 day per week, £10,000pa
Be Inspired is an innovative new programme of capacity building that aims to develop the capability of individuals, groups and local organisations to enable them to implement projects that address unmet community needs. The aim of the programme is to inspire, motivate and support people in deprived communities in North Ayrshire to volunteer their time to implement projects and to provide tailored one to one support.
We are seeking a talented community worker as Community Coach to implement delivery of this project. You will work closely with the Senior Community Coach to deliver the programme to meet targets and outputs. You will benefit from support from the CEO The Ayrshire Community Trust who will share knowledge of the local third sector landscape and community planning structures.
A full Job Description is available for download below.
Black, Asian, Minority, Ethnic Service Co-ordinator
- Full time or Part time
- £29,000
- Edinburgh
- Closing 3rd July 2019
How Action for Children works
Action for Children does what's right, does what's needed and does what works for children across the UK. Every year, our team changes the lives of 301,000 children, young people and their families – but for every child who needs help to get help, there's plenty more to do. That's where you come in.
Action for Children works in secondary schools to develop cultural inclusion, understanding and race equality. Our service delivers opportunities and actions within the Duke of Edinburgh Awards for black and ethnic minority young people to ensure the accreditation is accessed by all young people. We currently work with over 40 nationalities providing crucial experiences and outcomes for those who often find it difficult to access youth services. We currently work in Edinburgh but the service will also be extending to Glasgow in the future. This could be a great opportunity for someone who is already established but equally for someone to take on their first management / project leadership role. We need a great role model - is that you?
You will have lived in experiences of diverse communities and will have exemplary multi-cultural diversity awareness.
- Assist Black, Asian, Minority and Ethnic cultures in school
- Acting as a role model for Black, Asian, Minority, Ethnic cultures in schools
- Boosting young people's self confidence
- Duke of Edinburgh and delivering Key programs
- Awareness of Duke of Edinburgh or alternative accreditation experiences and experience to know how to deliver outcomes
- Knowledge of cultural barriers to accessing the DofE
- Coordinating activity over 2 services in Edinburgh, and Glasgow in the future
- Experience of working with children, young people or adults (or other relevant experience)
- Experience of working in partnership with school's and DofE
- Innovative
- Flexible
- Knowledge of diversity and inclusion
- Experience and ability of tracking outcomes
- Ability to develop new measures of intervention
You'll need:
- A relevant social care or youth work qualification will be advantageous – eg SVQ3/HNC or relevant degree in Social Work or Youth Work
- Experience of working with Black, Asian, Minority, Ethnic young people to deliver positive outcomes
- Experience of managing work streams
- Experience of working with multiple funding streams
- Experience of engaging with a range of Black, Asian, Minority, Ethnic young people
- Processes and reporting to funding partners such as the lottery
- Knowledge of issues affecting Black, Asian, Minority, Ethnic young people in Scotland
- Knowledge of policy context for Black, Asian, Minority, Ethnic work in Scotland
- Reporting both verbally and in writing on the delivery of services to wide client group.
- Proven ability to use Microsoft office packages
- Line management of staff experience
- Project management experience
The rewards
- Minimum 29 days' holiday (pro rata)
- Flexible working, including maternity, paternity and adoption packages
- Season ticket travel loans
- Company pension scheme
- Discounts at major high street retailers.
Plus, there's a lot more besides.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to vulnerable children's lives and to build a fulfilling and meaningful career with a leading UK children's charity.
Action for Children is committed to safer recruitment practices, designed to protect the welfare of the children and young people using our services.
People Manager
- Part time
- £27,000 – £30,000 pro-rata
- Based in Edinburgh with occasional travel to sites in Glasgow, Livingston and Aberdeen
- Closing 8th July 2019
The People Manager is an exciting new role within our growing organisation. We’re looking for someone with a creative and innovative approach who is ready to lead change across the organisation whilst ensuring policies and employment records are up to date and all staff are well supported and informed.
We’re looking for a CIPD qualified HR Generalist with an interest in maintaining and improving systems, strong attention to detail and the confidence to work independently.
Annual Leave: 28 days per year (pro rata)
Reports to: Group Finance Director, Peter Kerr
Please download the full Job Description & Person Specification along wth our Data Protection Policy below.
Housing Support Worker (Renfrew)
- Part time
- £20,475 – £21,537 pro-rata
- Renfrew
- Closing 15th July 2019
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with the right values to join our service assisting and supporting vulnerable homeless people to achieve better lives.
Renfrew project delivers housing support to service users 21 years and over within a residential setting and a support/ housing assistant model. There are 17 flats split across 2 buildings in close location to each other. The service is staffed 24 hours a day by housing assistants. Support is on a needs led basis while at the project and can be delivered for up to 8 weeks after service user’s move to their own tenancies.
You will have an SVQ3 qualification in social care. Other essentials include: experience of working with vulnerable people, addiction issues and challenging behaviour; effective written and verbal communication; knowledge of homelessness issues; and, above all, the determination to make a difference in the lives of our service users.
The successful applicant will join a team of Support Staff who will be skilled to support all areas relating to tenancy sustainment, including:
- Independent Living Skills; Cooking, budgeting, benefits, cleaning, dealing with forms, reporting repairs and paying rent;
- Interpersonal Skills; Living in communities, door control, dealing with difficult neighbours;
- Personal Issues; Sexual health, relationships, substance awareness, physical & mental health;
- Occupation of Time; Education, training, employment, leisure activities, outward bound.
This service’s main aim is to support tenancy sustainment and to reduce repeat homelessness. The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting service user’s at the project then moving them into their own tenancy and helping to sustain these.
The post will involve four shifts per week (3 x 5hrs and 1 x 6hrs between 08:00 – 20:00 and will involve weekend working).
If successful, you will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 6 months of your start date. After registration, there is a requirement to be qualified and to maintain professional learning.
In return, we will offer you excellent learning and development opportunities, competitive annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, access to employee assistance programmes such as counselling, and life assurance.
Children’s Play Worker
- Part time
- £23,350 pro-rata
- Barrhead, East Renfrewshire
- Closing 12th July 2019
To bring play to the heart of the community, encouraging, supporting and motivating children and young people with a range of neurological disabilities and complex, multiple additional support needs to participate in a range of free and structured play activities both indoors and outdoors.
To provide an inclusive service so that children and young people have fun, stay safe, be inspired, make friends, learn, contribute to and provide them with life skills socially and individually.
To assist the team of volunteers and sessional staff to organise, deliver and facilitate such stimulating and innovative play opportunities.
Duties:
- Develop and provide an evolving programme of play opportunities all year round (on and off site)
- Facilitate freely chosen and self-directed play opportunities as well as structured activities
- Encourage children and young people to help plan and choose the kinds of activities that they would like to do, enabling them to experiment and learn about themselves and the world around them while allowing them to experiment and take risks within the safety of the project
- Supervise children and young people at all times to ensure that safety procedures are followed as per the Project’s Child Protection, Health & Safety , and other relevant policies and complete any appropriate reports e.g. accident / incident forms
- Encourage good behaviour and deal with any challenging behaviour in accordance with the projects policies and procedures.
- Ensure non-discriminatory practices at all times – in line with the Equal Opportunities policy
- Preparation and clearing up of activities/areas
- Contribute to joint working and partnership working ensuring positive relationships with all concerned.
- Communicate with partnership organisations to facilitate referrals as appropriate
- To liaise with parents, carers, professionals and partnership agencies
Health & Safety:
- Ensure that all areas/equipment used is free from hazard/danger
- Report/remove any items considered dangerous
- Ensure all reasonable precautions are taken with regard to the Health and Safety of children, young people, and all team members (including yourself) on all indoor/outdoor activities and games.
- Understand and implement Dynamic Risk Benefit assessments
Administration/Procedures:
- Ensure familiarity and adherence to organisation’s procedures/policies
- Support evaluation of the service by maintaining a register of attendance as well as consent and evaluation records (observations, images, questionnaires, videos as appropriate)
- Observe data protection and associated guidelines where appropriate
- Note and act with regard to special health or dietary needs of children attending services
- Attendance at team meetings and training sessions as required
- Reflect on and develop own practice in consultation with the Chairperson
- To action any administrative tasks as requested by the Chairperson
- Keeping a log of, and reporting any issues on sessions to the Chairperson
- Other reasonable duties associated with the service as required
Line Managed: Chairperson of Board of Trustees