- Advertised from 19th May 2023
Role
Having recently appointed a new Director, SCDC is now seeking to recruit a Head of Programmes to support the strategic and operational direction of the organisation. You will be expected to represent SCDC at a strategic level, and influence policy and strategy related to community development. As a member of the senior management team, you will need extensive experience of community development at a senior level. You will also work to ensure the sustainability of SCDC, will be accountable for the successful delivery of programme and contract work, and will be expected to promote and develop the work of SCDC through engaging with a range of external stakeholders at both national and local level.
Application notes
A recruitment pack for the post can be downloaded from scdc.org.uk/recruitment.
For any enquiries, please contact us by telephone: 0141 248 1924, or email: victoria@scdc.org.uk
Closing date for applications: 16th June 2023 by 12pm.
Interviews will be held week beginning 3rd July (date to be confirmed).
Top job! Head of Business Development & Grants
- Full time
- £50,450
- Glasgow (Hybrid)
- Closing 2nd May 2024
Do you have a passion for developing funding opportunities to make a difference? Are you a natural leader who is skilled in managing a team who play an important part in organisational success? If so, we have a great opportunity for you to join Quarriers as Head of Business Development & Grants.
Your new opportunity
Quarriers have a rare and exciting opportunity for a Head of Business Development & Grants to work in partnership with our Associate Directors and Operational Managers to identify opportunities and develop new and existing services. You will manage and work closely with the Business Development & Grants team leading and implementing development strategies to support growth and funding for the overall organisation. You will play a key part in liaising with internal and external stakeholders and overseeing tender and funding opportunities including submissions.
As the Head of Business Development & Grants you will closely monitor and track potential tender opportunities including managing a portfolio of grants and funding aligned with department income and expenditure against budget and set targeted income.
This is a full-time permanent role working 35 hours per week (Monday – Friday) in line with our agile working policy, which blends home-working with office time and service visits.
What you will need to bring to the role
- Proven experience and understanding of implementing and managing business development strategies ideally within the social care/healthcare sector.
- An understanding of social care/healthcare service design.
- Skills in managing risk and business development with an understanding of the Grant funding landscape and innovative practice.
- Excellent IT knowledge and experience in using database systems.
- Extensive knowledge and experience at a senior level in a complex organisation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and organisational skills to support strict deadlines and work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
- Previous experience of managing a team and delivering positive results.
- Driving licence is essential
What’s in it for you?
- Substantial holiday entitlement.
- Generous workplace pension.
- Family-friendly working policies and procedures.
- Life Assurance.
- Wider benefits including our Employee Assistance Programme, free physiotherapy & occupational health support.
Quarriers have Investors in People Platinum accreditation and are a Scottish Living Wage Employer
About Us
Quarriers is one of Scotland’s leading social care charities. We provide practical care and support for vulnerable children, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances. We challenge poverty and inequality of opportunity to bring about positive changes in people’s lives.
Top job! Venture Support Manager
- Full time or Part time
- £36,000 – £44,000
- Edinburgh (Hybrid)
- Closing 21st April 2024
We're on the lookout for a Venture Support Manager to join The Ventures Lab team at The Challenges Group.
This role is at Senior Manager level and part of our senior team in Scotland, reporting to the Chief Executive.
Download the full recruitment pack below or from our website:thechallengesgroup.com/jobs
About us:
Challenges Group is an international enterprise development organisation which improves organisational capabilities through learning and leadership development for people and strengthening enterprises and their ecosystems. The Ventures Lab by Challenges Group provides an inclusive, supportive path for aspiring or early-stage entrepreneurs to bring their purpose-led businesses to life.
Children & Family Worker
- Part time
- £26,138 pro-rata
- The Base, Glenavon North Maryhill and surrounding areas. (On site)
- Closing 24th April 2024
We are looking for a family worker to deliver sessions, clubs and activities for our children, and families. The delivery will be varied and will always be driven by the needs of the community.
You will also be responsible for working on trips and holiday programs.
There will also be the remit of devising and implementing new projects and clubs as guided by funding requirements and service user’s needs.
You will work in partnership with local organisations and schools and build up strong positive community links.
The Base is a place based project your will be expected to work alongside and supporting local volunteers.
You will work to enhance the lives of local children by ensuring activities are provided to develop their mental, emotional, physical and social well-being needs.
You will also be committed to ongoing personal development and undertake training or other professional development activities as required.
All other reasonable duties will be required to be undertaken as and when required and agreed with the Project Manager.
Business Development Manager
- Full time
- £47,000
- Home or office based with occasional travel (Hybrid)
- Closing 3rd May 2024
The Richmond Fellowship Scotland (TRFS) is Scotland’s largest third sector provider of high-quality care and support services. As the Business Development Manager, you will have an integral role focused on expanding our reach and the positive impact that we bring to people’s lives.
We are seeking to appoint a Business Development Manager who shares our values and who will contribute to the overall development and strategic growth of the organisation as a member of the Development Team. It is important to have a working knowledge of the social care and health landscape (including commissioning and funding practices) and direct experience of success in a business development focused role.
You will also lead important organisational initiatives, and will bring the creativity and strategic focus required to develop and grow key programmes and projects.
Excellent communication, analysis, influencing and partnership working are amongst the core attributes that are vital for this post. If you have these, and the other essential skills and experiences detailed in the full Job Description, then we look forward to receiving your application for this exciting and important role!
For an informal and confidential discussion about this role please contact Stephen Plunkett (TRFS Head of Development) at splunkett@trfs.org.uk who will respond during the week beginning 15th April.
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