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We are Scotland’s national cycling charity. Our vision is a sustainable, inclusive and healthy Scotland where anyone, anywhere can enjoy all the benefits of cycling. With funding from Transport Scotland, working with others, we get more people cycling, more safely and easily in a better environment. Our values are to be collaborative, inclusive, professional, evidence-driven, ambitious and sustainable.

We are currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant to help ensure that all financial processes are executed on time and to an extremely high standard.

This is a key role within the Finance and Corporate Services team and is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Finance Assistant. The ideal candidate will be a friendly and motivated self-starter with good communication skills and a proven track record of reliability and trustworthiness. You will assist with all the financial transactions of Cycling Scotland and its subsidiary Transport Planning and Engineering, ensure that all relevant guidelines are followed and assist the Head of Finance with preparation for financial year end and annual audit.

Benefits of the role include:

• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with employer contribution of 7.5% and minimum employee contribution of 3%
• 36 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Operation of a Flexi-time system
• Annual contribution towards your training and development
• Free and confidential access to our Employee Assistance programme

This role is based in our central Glasgow office. We are currently operating a hybrid working policy with one day per week minimum in the office.

Hillwood Community Trust is about to complete the development of a new Community Sports Hub that is located in the heart of Greater Pollok in Glasgow. The construction work is due to be completed in June 2024 and we are now seeking to appoint a new Development Manager to manage and develop the facility and associated activities through this exciting phase.

The Trust is currently focussing on two core functions; developing the facilities and supporting complementary activities that will improve the quality of life for those residents in the communities that access our facilities.

The purpose of the post is to lead, manage and deliver our current activities while developing a core team of volunteers to expand and grow activities to meet the objectives of the Trust and meet the needs of the local and wider area.

The post holder will be based at the Trust’s facilities in Priesthill.

Clyde Cycle Park:

The Clyde Cycle Park (CCP) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) with the aim of creating a first-class, multi-use sport and leisure facility to promote community, competition and commuter cycling. The CCP is governed by a Board comprising Trustees from partner organisations and other backgrounds with and skills relevant to CCP. For further details on the mission and activities of the Park, please see the CCP website at clydecyclepark.org.uk

Activities Worker posts (summary):

The CCP is seeking to appoint two Activities Workers (both part-time) to support the operation of the Clyde Cycle Park in meeting its strategic objectives. The key purpose of the roles is to:

• organise and deliver CCP activities and events such as cycle skills sessions, led rides, bike taster sessions, with school groups, community groups and individuals
• support the development and management of relationships/networks with stakeholders and local communities to promote CCP and its activities
• contribute to establishing and growing a permanent Community Hub at the park
• ensure the safe and secure management of the Park site and facilities
• ensure regular maintenance and security of bikes and CCP equipment
• assist with administration of CCP membership programme
• assist with CCP social media presence, communications and enquiries
• work with and support volunteers for CCP activities
• contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of CCP activities
• liaise with community groups to access the park and coordinate growing projects, nature projects and other projects for health and wellbeing.
• provide a main point of contact for visitors to the Park

About the Role: We are seeking a dynamic individual to provide inspirational regional team leadership for designated Regional and Area Associations and local volunteers. In this role, you will drive the delivery of outstanding member benefits, sports, and leisure events at a local level using member insight gathered from local members.

Responsibilities:

At CSSC, we must ensure that our offer, both locally and nationally, provides our members with a great experience and enables them to do the things they love. To help us achieve this, you will:

• Support volunteers in delivering a regional and local programme aligned with CSSC's strategy, mission, vision, and values.

• Use the local member insight to deliver what our members are looking for, as well as introduce them to new opportunities and activities.

• Ensure adherence to operating processes, framework, and legislation.

• Enhance volunteer skills and experiences, celebrate volunteering, and attract new volunteers to CSSC.

• Collaborate with the Regional Chair and volunteers to monitor progress, attend local meetings, and evaluate the delivery of activities and events.

• Foster effective networking and collaboration across the team, champion best practice and seek out new ideas and ways of doing things.

• Attract, recruit, and induct new volunteers to ensure confidence and excellent service provision for our members.

• Ensure key volunteering roles have potential successors, retaining and developing the services and commitment of volunteers with CSSC.

About You:

• Effective time and workload management skills.

• Resilient and flexible with the ability to work under pressure.

• Strong relationship-building and management skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

• Personal drive and enthusiasm with a positive attitude and a desire to succeed.

• Committed to continuous improvement and innovation.

Key Skills & Experience: Essential

• Minimum of 3 years relevant volunteer management experience.

• Good working knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Full UK driving license (travel required).

Desirable

• A relevant degree or professional qualification in volunteer management (not essential but advantageous).

• Experience with building and working with high-performing teams.

• Working knowledge of CRM and digital Event Management Systems.

What We Offer:

• 24 ½ days annual leave + Bank Holidays.

• Free CSSC Membership.

• 90 minutes of wellbeing time per week.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Excellent company pension schemes.

• Training and Development opportunities.

• Access to Employee Assistance Programme.

About Us:We are a not-for-profit membership organization with over 130,000 members. Our vision is to inspire our members to explore new ways to be active and healthy. Our four organization values are Passionate, Progressive, Supportive, and Social.