Organised, motivated and a confident communicator, you’ll be responsible for driving income and building relationships throughout the agricultural community in Scotland to help ensure we have the funds needed to deliver our services.

We welcome applications from a variety of backgrounds including (but not limited to) account management, marketing, fundraising, event management or sales.

From supporter stewardship to event planning – no week will be the same. You will be joining a hardworking team dedicated to driving the charity forward and making a difference.

We are looking for an engaging, passionate and pro-active person who can think on their feet and take initiative.

Along with great copy writing and social media skills, you will also have excellent admin and organisational skills. You will be experienced at developing relationships and can manage a busy and varied workload.

The role requires some weekend and evening working, and requires on occasion to work outside the scope of the role to assist with delivering the strategic objectives of the charity.

The Purpose of the role is to:

1. Support the development and implementation of fundraising operations to maximise fundraising income and improve efficiency across all income streams.

2. Engage with key stakeholders to raise awareness of the charity and the services provided to support income generation.

3. Provide assistance to the wider team in terms of administration, analysis, digital, financial, events.

We offer

• Hands-on experience and ongoing support and guidance from our Head of Fundraising
• Time in lieu for any agreed overtime you do
• Flexible location (where possible)
• An opportunity like no other to work in an excellent team for an exceptional Scottish charity

Introduction

Are you someone who genuinely wants to make a difference? Are you motivated by transformational change? Have you experience in improving processes and creating successful business systems? If so, we want to hear from you!

This is a vital and exciting role that will allow the award winning fundraising team at Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) to rethink and change how we use the CRM and the associated processes as we look ahead to the next decade of fundraising.

This multi-disciplinary role will work as part of a small team providing specialist technical expertise to manage the CRM development. You will be responsible for reviewing all existing CRM process to ensure they are appropriate for the new system as well as managing the implementation of integrations with the CRM and third party applications.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the analysis and development of existing processes to support the growth ambitions of CHAS and align with the move to an updated version of our current CRM.
• Research, propose and develop changes to policies, services and processes
• Train and support colleagues in the move to our updated CRM
• As a process improvement expert you have freedom to act to address issues identified without reference to line manager working within change control and risk management mechanisms

About you

You will have knowledge of fundraising CRMs and experience in process analysis and change. You will be an excellent project manager and communicator with a proven track record in managing system integration projects.

• Experience in implementation as a functional lead, CRM and fundraising systems or equivalent
• Demonstrable experience of process analysis, process improvement and resolving complex issues
• Highly effective team working skills, with an ability to collaborate with others and develop strong and effective working relationships across an organisation
• Excellent communicator with a friendly manner
• Meticulous approach to planning and excellent attention to detail
• Accountable for self, actions and decisions

Bipolar Scotland has an exciting opportunity for an exceptional candidate to play a key part in the expansion of the organisation and the delivery of our five-year strategy, “A Time to Move Forward”.

We are seeking a driven and adaptable Fundraising Officer to join our small, friendly team. You’ll support the Fundraising Manager to achieve maximum income potential from the full breadth of income streams. You’ll bring the ideas and experience required to build on our portfolio and grow our capacity to deliver transformative support to people living with bipolar across Scotland. The successful candidate will be proactive and able to speak passionately about our cause, quickly establishing new relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds. You’ll have the drive and determination to go the extra mile to ensure we reach our fundraising target, by engaging new corporate partners or re-energising established community fundraising relationships.

You will have significant experience of working as part of a successful and busy fundraising team in the third sector and be highly productive, with excellent communication and time management skills. Knowledge or experience of working with people who have a mental health condition is not essential but will be helpful in appreciating the context of our work.

We offer a generous annual leave and public holiday entitlement of 37 days in total, plus up to 2 wellbeing days per year, along with flexible working arrangements. The role will be based at our new office in central Paisley, with the opportunity for hybrid working. We welcome applications from candidates who wish to work part-time.

Organisation Profile

Bipolar Scotland is Scotland’s charity for people living with bipolar. Our vision is for a good life for everyone in Scotland who lives with bipolar. We are member led, collaborative, advocates of peer support, focused on equality and rights based. See our website bipolarscotland.org.uk for further information.

Are you passionate about community engagement and making a positive impact? Join Scotmid, one of the largest independent retail cooperatives in the UK. Operating Lakes & Dales Coop food retail stores in the north of England, we are committed to fostering strong community ties and driving meaningful change.

Role Description:

We are seeking a proactive Membership & Community Manager to lead our membership, community, and charity strategy across the Lakes & Dales Region. Your responsibilities will include developing membership initiatives, nurturing community relationships, fundraising for our Charity Partner, and orchestrating engaging events. This role will be instrumental in furthering our presence in the Lakes & Dales area.

Desired Qualities:

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues from various departments.
• Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Eagerness and ability to take a hands-on approach to tasks and projects.
• Proficiency in independently managing multiple projects.
• Ability to organise engaging events.
• Ability to build meaningful connections with colleagues, members, communities, and charities.

Travel and Location Details:

You will be required to attend meetings and events at our head office in Newbridge, Edinburgh, as well as occasional travel across trading areas in Scotland and Northern Ireland. A valid driving license and willingness to travel are essential. Some overnight stays may be necessary.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic home-based role primarily centred around the Lakes & Dales Region (encompassing postcodes DL13, CA 10 & 12, NE25)
• Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a company car
• 30-hour work week, with occasional evening and weekend commitments