- Advertised from 27th August 2021
Role
The Role
Would you like to use your skills and experience to make a difference to a local charity who support the most vulnerable in our community? Aberdeen Cyrenians is looking to recruit new Board Members to oversee the strategic development of the charity as we move into our next phase.
We are particularly interested in hearing from applicants who have professional experience in Finance, Marketing/Communications/Fundraising, Social Care and those with lived experience.
Our Board Members are both trustees of the charity and directors of the company limited by guarantee, so it’s essential that you are able to meet the requirements of those roles by:
· Being at least 18 years old
· Not previously having been removed as a trustee, or as a charity officer, agent or employee by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (“OSCR”) or the High Court due to misconduct or mismanagement
· Able to hold the position of Company Director and not having previously been disqualified
· Being of good financial standing and having no issues that would prevent appointment as a Company Director, such as undischarged bankruptcy or removal by Companies House
· Able to provide us with two references and to satisfactorily complete an enhanced Protecting Vulnerable Groups (“PVG”) check with Disclosure Scotland
· Share and work with our values.
You can find out more about the role of Trustee here:
oscr.org.uk/managing-a-charity/trustee-duties
Time Commitment
Our Board meet on the last Wednesday of each month at 4.30pm. The meeting lasts approximately two hours. A level of flexibility is required however, as given the nature of our work, there is at times urgent business that requires to be dealt with between Board Meetings which makes additional meetings necessary.
In addition, our Board operates two sub-committees: Finance & Investment and Regulatory & Compliance. There may be a requirement for new Board Members to join one of these groups, who meet on average once a quarter.
All new Board Members are required to complete our Board Induction within three months of appointment. This includes visiting all of our projects/services (some of which are open office hours Monday to Friday).
About Us
First started by Aberdeen University students as a soup kitchen, Aberdeen Cyrenians now put the needs of North East Scotland's most vulnerable and socially excluded people first — leading at the frontline of service, care and influence for 50+ years. Aberdeen Cyrenians work continuously to shift perceptions and change the outlook on homelessness and vulnerability in society — the reality often differs drastically from the 'labels' that people use when thinking of those who need support. Not accepting the current perception of homelessness is something that underpins Aberdeen Cyrenians' work. Our approach puts the reality of these situations front and centre. This reality reminds us that anyone can find themselves in difficulty, and Aberdeen Cyrenians exist to support anyone and everyone — whether they're living on the street, at high financial risk, in an abusive living situation, struggling with mental health issues, struggling with substance addiction or involved in the justice system. Our core values support a mission that prioritises close assistance, unique care and standing steadfastly by people in the midst of their most vulnerable moments. It's the passion and integrity of Aberdeen Cyrenians that makes us a formidable force against homelessness, abuse, violence and social exclusion — we make a lifechanging difference when working alongside the people who need their support the most.
Application notes
You can find out more by downloading the Board Recruitment Information Pack, which is also available at weareac.org/our-board.
The closing date for applications is 5pm on Thursday 30th September.
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The Court of the University of Aberdeen is seeking to appoint four new independent members (non-executive directors and charity trustees) to fill vacancies that will arise during the Summer 2024.
The University was established in 1495 to serve the north-east of Scotland, today our university is a global presence in higher education. A dual focus on our region and the wider world is as important to us today as it was five centuries ago.
After serving on our governing body, University Court, for a number of years, four of our independent Court members will step down in August 2024. The University is now seeking exceptional candidates to fill these vacancies to ensure the continued successful delivery of the University’s priorities and objectives, the setting of its strategic direction and commitment to its values and mission.
The following areas of professional expertise and/or experience would bring particular value to University Court and to the roles of independent members:
- Chartered accountancy within complex or international organisations
- People and culture at senior executive level
- Senior FTSE/international management
In addition, we would also welcome applications from individuals with professional expertise and/or experience in:
- Digitisation, emerging technology and AI
- Sustainability, net zero and transition planning
- Media and communications
- Governance, regulatory and compliance
The University is also seeking to recruit a member of Court to Chair the Remuneration Committee. The following areas of professional expertise and/or experience would bring particular value to University Court and to the role of chair of the Remuneration Committee:
- Demonstrable knowledge and expertise in people and HR leadership, change management, organisational development, culture, diversity and inclusion, and reward.
- Proven experience of connecting boards and executives to people and organisational priorities as a senior leader.
None of the posts are remunerated, however reasonable expenses incurred as result of your role on the committee will be re-imbursed in line with the University’s expenses policy.
At CHAS, we are on a mission. We’re going to make sure wherever there is a child in Scotland with a life shortening condition their family know about the vital support we can provide. To do this we need to reach into every community across Scotland and this is where you come in! We are looking for a driven and ambitious individual to join the Community Fundraising team.
You will be responsible for getting out into the local communities of Aberdeenshire and Dundee, raising awareness and engaging your supporters in their fundraising. You will grow and develop existing relationships and support as well as creating new community fundraising activity. You will be working alongside an amazing Fundraising and Communications team covering the whole of Scotland. You will manage a fantastic group of existing CHAS volunteers and grow your volunteer networks.
Key Responsibilities
· Relationship management of existing and new community fundraising supporters and volunteers
· Create new, cost-effective, community-based fundraising activities within a specific geographic area, ensuring contacts are established and maintained
· In line with the community fundraising strategy, take the lead on a specific income stream, developing materials and fundraising activities
· Provide market-intelligence and research on the community fundraising function, enabling future planning of activities within CHAS
· Regularly present complex fundraising information to groups, including existing and potential supporters
· Delegate work to volunteers, ensuring appropriate support mechanisms are in place and that individual skills are utilised appropriately
About you
In order to successfully drive fundraising and support for CHAS in your area, you will work co-operatively with colleagues, form meaningful relationships with others, demonstrate initiative, act with integrity and be accountable for your actions and decisions. You will also have:
· Experience of growing external financial support by developing new contacts and networks
· Experience of events and/or project management and the processes involved in a delivering a successful event and/or project
· Advanced level of communication and presentation skills
· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and related software applications
· Highly developed inter-personal skills
Top job! Senior Service Manager – Health & Wellbeing
- Full time or Part time
- £44,132 – £49,796
- Edinburgh based with travel to other sites (Scottish Borders and West Lothian) (On site)
- Closing 30th April 2024
Are you…
- An experienced manager who can think strategically and lead operationally?
- Passionate about the benefits of positive health and wellbeing
- Keen to use relationship-based ways of working to build resilience and reduce social isolation?
Do you want to play a lead role at the heart of an organisation which makes a real difference to people’s lives?
If you’d love to lead an innovative and varied range of services which all promote health & wellbeing, then this could be the job for you! Our Health & Wellbeing pillar provides Preventative and Early Intervention services which support people to build community connections and promote positive health and wellbeing, thereby reducing the risk of homelessness. We know the power of food and greenspace in bringing people together and building community connections.
About the role
The Health & Wellbeing pillar is full of knowledgeable, experienced, dedicated staff, and this role leads them to deliver the following services:
- Reset
- Food Education
- Golden Years
- OPAL (West Lothian and Borders)
You’ll be responsible for leading the pillar’s strategic and operational activities. This includes planning, budgeting, funding, partnerships, quality assurance and risk management.
About you
You will have a knack for translating strategic aims into operational reality. You will be a role model of Cyrenians’ values-led, relationships-based approach, with experience in managing, developing and supporting services and people. You’ll be keen to use your excellent management skills to support your teams, build connections and share learning across the Health & Wellbeing pillar and beyond.
You’ll bring knowledge of health and social inequalities, their impact on people today, alongside excellent partnership-working and contract management skills. You’ll have experience in building, developing and evaluating services. As this is a busy, complex role, you’ll benefit from being organised and skilled in managing expectations and competing priorities.
We welcome applications from people with lived experience of the issues Cyrenians works on.
How we’ll support you
You’ll be supported by an experienced Director of Services, and join a collaborative, knowledgeable senior management team, who will support you to develop and grow in your role. You’ll also have access to wider Cyrenians’ support, including our learning programme, and staff wellbeing services.
About Cyrenians
At Cyrenians we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness by taking a Public Health Approach to Homelessness Prevention. We take a values-led and relationships-based approach to delivering all our services. You can find out more about our organisation and our impact online.
Our values
Compassion | Respect | Integrity | Innovation
Would you like to help us improve the lives of women, children and young people who experience domestic abuse in East Ayrshire? Do you have a willingness to learn, share your skills and work as part of a team? If the answer to these questions is yes, then you might be interested in becoming a Director of East Ayrshire Women’s Aid.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a team delivering vital support to vulnerable women, children and young people in East Ayrshire. You do not need to know everything there is to know about domestic abuse, but we do need to know that you are reliable and committed to our principles and values.
The position is voluntary, but we will provide you with training and support and pay your expenses. We meet at least six times a year, usually on Saturday mornings. We welcome applications from women from all sections of the community.
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