Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Full time
- TBC
- Norton Park Business and Conference Centre
- Closing 5th May 2022
- Advertised from 7th April 2022
- Competitive salary (available upon request) commensurate with background and experience.
Role
Norton Park SCIO is an independent registered Scottish Charity (SCO48639). It was established in 2019 as the successor body to the Albion Trust (SCO22661) which was formed in 1994 to establish Norton Park, a former Primary School building in Edinburgh, as the first ‘green’, environmentally friendly, shared office premises for third sector organisations in Scotland.
After successfully developing the Norton Park offices the Trust took ownership of the adjacent church buildings in Albion Road and set about converting them to conference, training and meeting spaces. This was successfully completed in 2010.
The development activity took a sustainable route, ensuring all works were carried out to the highest environmental standards, that the business model was viable, and that people were consulted and their needs included. This model has proven to be successful and the business continues to be financially secure, with higher levels of customer satisfaction and a continuing commitment to the environment in all that they do.
The Trust is governed by a board of trustees and employs a team of staff to manage the facility and to deliver the Trusts strategy. The Trust also oversees the work of Albion Equity Limited, a Scottish company Limited by shares, which owns the Norton Park office and conference centre.
The vision is that Norton Park is a good place to be. The mission is to support Third Sector organisations by providing good quality affordable facilities that also contribute to community life, by providing space for community participation.
Due to retirement the charity is now searching for its next CEO to build on the fantastic work of the last several years and further evolve the services and footprint of the Norton Park model.
Although this is a full time position, consideration will be given to suitably qualified candidates looking to work four days a week.
Key Skills and Experience
- A confident, engaging and influential self-starter with a passion for making a difference in the social development sector
- A strategic thinker, with experience of operating at a senior level within the Third Sector
- An organised, flexible and target-driven individual with experience of setting, maintaining and reporting on budgets and financial plans
- A passion for developing and nurturing relationships both within and outside of the organisation.
- Well-developed project management skills and experience of managing the operations and facilities of buildings occupied by third parties (tenants)
- An ability to oversee effective management of the organisations day to day financial affairs along with experience in setting, maintaining and reporting on budgets and financial plans.
Main Tasks/Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning and Governance
- To work with the Board to develop and implement the Strategic Plan and associated policies of the SCIO
- To draw up and monitor specific project plans and proposals with clear budgets and timescales, reflecting the longer term objectives of the Strategic Plan
- To provide information/advice to the Board in developing and changing strategy
- To keep abreast of current policy, political and social issues likely to affect the workings of the SCIO
Staff Management
- To manage and lead staff of eight colleagues
- To develop internal structures for staff support and management, with a strong focus on training and development
- To promote a team/community culture
- To maintain awareness of staff in key areas such as health and safety and cyber/digital security
Management
- To efficiently and effectively oversee the operations of the estate buildings and facilities
- To manage communication with the tenant group and their clients
- To develop and oversee the management of the conference and meeting room facilities
- To seek continuous reductions’ in carbon, improvements in environmental performance and work towards achieving net zero target.
Financial
- To set, manage and report on budgets and financial performance - including interpretation and application of key financial information
- To ensure that Norton Park SCIO financial guidelines and practices are adhered to
- To seek external funding and grant opportunities for future growth and development.
Operational
- To ensure the security of the Norton Park SCIO estate at all times
- To take responsibility for reviewing, monitoring and evaluating the core and project work of the Trust
Reporting
- To prepare papers for the Board, Extra-ordinary General Meetings and AGMs
- To re-write plans/reports as required
- To business manage Board Meetings
Consultation
- To draft written responses to government documents and policies on behalf of the Board
- To consult Trust tenants on all relevant issues
Promotion
- To promote and market the organisation, its success and facilities
- To maintain and develop a digital presence
- To develop links with the community to play a positive role in enabling their full participation in civic life.
Policy Development
- To write and review policy and practice guidelines for the organisation
- To maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in legislation and policy which affects the organisation and the management of staff/ volunteers
- Advise the Board of Policy issues
Salary and Benefits
Competitive salary (available upon request) commensurate with background and experience.
Initially 22 days holiday per annum with added days subject to review. Plus 9 public holidays and 2 floating days over the festive period.
The Trust operates a contributory pension scheme via an external provider
Application notes
Applications submitted via CV to Mark.Wilson@changerecruitmentgroup.com
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.
Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Full time
- £65,000
- Merchiston Campus in Edinburgh, with regular travel to Craiglockhart and Sighthill Campuses within the city. (On site)
- Closing 22nd April 2024
Edinburgh Napier Students’ Association (‘ENSA’ to our friends) exists to enable students to make the most of their university experience. We do this by representing, supporting, and developing Edinburgh Napier students to be successful in their studies; to try out new things; to engage in, and contribute to university life; to be healthy and happy; to bring about positive change; and most importantly have fun to make it an unforgettable experience.
As our CEO is moving on to pastures new, we are now looking to recruit a new Chief Executive Officer who will lead a motivated and dynamic professional staff of 14 and develop and support our three sabbaticals who, each year, are elected by the student community at Edinburgh Napier. The post-holder will have the opportunity to lead on the development and delivery of a new strategic plan as our Strategy 2021 – 2024 comes to an end.
About the Role:
Under the direction of the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer is accountable for the leadership, management, and sustainability of the Students’ Association, alongside providing support to the Elected Officers enabling them to fulfil their duties to the best of their potential.
In this role, you will be required to coach, develop, and provide leadership to the Students’ Association’s staff and to take responsibility for ENSA’s management and administration within the accountability frameworks established by the Board of Directors.
The role holder will not only be forward-looking, with a continuous focus on improvement but also have a deep understanding and appreciation for student issues and student experience.
We truly believe in the power of diversity and understand that different viewpoints are important to achieving goals, that's why we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
For a comprehensive list of duties and full job description, please see the Recruitment Pack PDF.
What we will need from you:
• Experienced working at a board-level, either reporting to, or serving on a Board
• Excellent leadership, coaching and influencing skills to drive change forward.
• An excellent understanding of governance, compliance and university structures
• Writing high-quality reports and policy pieces
• Managing budgets and setting and overseeing internal controls
• Developing strategies and implementing strategic change Forging productive partnerships with stakeholders
Part Time Finance Director
- Part time
- £70,000 – £75,000 pro-rata
- Edinburgh (Hybrid)
- Closing 29th April 2024
Inspiring Scotland is a registered Scottish charity and as one of the world’s largest venture philanthropy organisations has the vision for every person in Scotland to enjoy a happy, healthy life free from poverty or disadvantage. We currently support over 500 charities in Scotland and between 2023-2024 managed over £42.6m of investment in charities and not-for-profit organisations.
We are inspired daily by the commitment and drive shown by people working in the voluntary sector, and the people they support and believe in harnessing the power of all sectors and long-term funding to make lasting changes in people's lives.
One of the main reasons for our success is our people, who have been attracted from roles across the private, public and third sectors by the opportunity to make a difference and work for an organisation that is forward-thinking, and people focused. As our Part-time Finance Director (0.6 FTE) you will be responsible for optimising Inspiring Scotland's financial performance and strategic position whilst also maintaining the smooth operation of finance, HR, IT, facilities, and governance. As a key member of a small Executive Team, you will directly contribute to the strategic and operational decision-making process and ongoing development of the organisation.
You will be a fully qualified accountant with a proven track record of robust financial management gained within the private, public or third sector. With direct involvement in providing financial information and analysis to allow informed decision-making at both executive and ideally board level, you will also be an accomplished communicator able to build and maintain strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders. A ‘Self-starter’ and results-driven, it is likely the successful candidate will have experience working in a position where they have been used to taking on a range of responsibilities and balancing several competing priorities.
Above all else, we are looking for more than simply an ‘Accountant’. We want someone who shares our passion to make a difference, will fully embrace a flat structure, show initiative, thrive within a culture of flexibility, and most importantly shares our values, by being bold, compassionate, knowledgeable, and effective.
SCOREscotland is based in South West Edinburgh. Our mission and purpose for existence is to work in partnership with others to address the causes and effects of racism and to promote race equality and break down barriers to the full participation of local black and minority ethnic communities in all aspects of civic life. As a small organisation we offer the benefits of working in a team that is committed to making a difference to the people that we work with.
We are looking for skilled and experienced youth project worker who is passionate about engaging with young people (11 – 18 years) old and about supporting them to make progress on our outcomes.
Are you passionate about working with young people?
Are you interested in working with the black and minority ethnic (BME) communities?
Are you professional and positive?
Are you a creative team player?
Do you have skills that you would like to share with young people?
We are based at WHALE Arts Centre, Wester Hailes but we take our young people throughout the city and beyond.
Please see attached job description for more details.
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