Do you want to be part of a friendly, inclusive and dedicated team?

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.

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

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

Major Tasks

To be a subject expert on benefits and welfare related areas.

Prepare and brief colleagues and departments as required.

Main Job Activities

1. To be a subject expert:

Understanding the rules, laws and regulations within the relevant subject area.

Review and highlight key information to colleagues from relevant literature, journals, and reports.

Identify areas of improvement for the organisation’s advice service, working with colleagues to implement strategic development plans.

Support relevant marketing and media activities.

2. To influence the operational processes associated with the relevant subject area:

Identifying and implementing key improvements across both advisor and customer journeys.

Strong depth of understanding related to enquiry patterns and trends.

Planning and horizon scanning to provide the most up-to-date information for our advisors.

3. Identify and develop collaborative partnerships with stakeholders within the subject area:

Partnership working with organisations we are currently engaged with, in addition to establishing possible new partnership opportunities with those we are not.

Monitoring, understanding, and responding to external consultations and changes within the relevant subject area.

4. Prepare and brief both senior colleagues and external stakeholders as required:

Regular development of reports and written briefings.

Inform and collaborate with our internal training department to influence training content.

Support advisory staff when required, providing subject specific guidance.

5. To undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by Line Manager.