- Advertised from 31st May 2022
Role
Parkhead Development Company (PDC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Parkhead Housing Association (PHA). PDC’s sole purpose is to provide long term sustainable employment for the local Parkhead/East End of Glasgow community.
The company’s core business objective is to provide environmental maintenance services to PHA, with most recently providing general facilities management services at Parkhead Schoolhouse.
Our group is going through an exciting period of growth with an extensive new build programme at PHA, enhanced tenant services within our community facility at Parkhead Schoolhouse, and our subsidiary at PDC also growing since creation back in 2016. Since the formation of PDC staffing levels have increased year on year to date, employing 25 local people along with turnover revenue.
The board are looking to strength the current skill set by welcoming applications from potential new board members with knowledge around one of the three areas;
1. Human Resources
2. Finance
3. Governance
PDC board are looking applicants that have excellent communication skills, have the ability to effectively challenge the decision-making process and lastly able to assist in the business planning process.
If you have a genuine interest in giving back, PDC may be small compared to other social enterprises, but the impact we have on the community that we serve and make a real difference to people’s lives every single day.
If you feel that you have to the passion and want to make a real difference and impact on the community of Parkhead, then we want to hear from you.
Application notes
Closing date: 30th June 2022
To request an application pack, or for an informal chat about the role, please contact Matthew Reid – Corporate Services Manager matthew.reid@parkheadha.org.uk
Top job! People & Culture Manager
- Part time
- £46,728 – £50,556 pro-rata
- Ayr (On site)
- Closing 29th April 2024
Ayrshire Housing is a well-regarded and financially strong housing association with c.1,700 houses in management. Over the years, we have extended the range of housing solutions we offer, along with delivering many award-winning new builds. We enjoy an excellent reputation with a strong track record of development, innovation, and wider regeneration in the communities we serve with much of this activity taking us far beyond housing.
We are a community centred organisation focused on strong partnership working with public bodies, and the private and voluntary sectors. We have a staff team of 36 employees working across all areas of housing support and corporate services, all with the collective objective of providing excellent service to our customers.
We have a tremendous opportunity for a People and Culture Manager to join the association in a newly created role, to shape, develop and support the implementation of our People and Culture strategy.
While upholding Ayrshire Housing’s values, the successful candidate will have a track record of providing comprehensive, professional, and efficient generalist HR support services. They will also be key in helping the association achieve their business objectives by coaching and supporting managers with people management issues, delivering HR projects, and identifying and resolving key HR issues. This will include the ongoing development of management team members in understanding and leading with best practice in terms of managing staff as well as ensuring the organisation has robust and effective processes for recruitment, induction, training, and the wellbeing of all staff.
We offer full EVH terms and conditions of employment, including attractive pension options and hybrid working opportunities.
A basic disclosure check will be required of the successful candidate.
To find out more about the role, please download the Job Description and Person Specification from below or from our website.
Treasurer and Trustees Wanted
Ricefield Arts & Cultural Centre is a registered charity and social enterprise for the exploration and promotion of Chinese culture and has an excellent reputation for delivering original and inspiring creative experiences, cultural events and workshops to community groups, public institutions and arts audiences around Scotland.
We are currently looking to appoint a Treasurer to join our small Board. The Treasurer will be responsible for managing all financial matters on behalf of our organisation and will be responsible for ensuring that the organisation has robust financial processes to ensure it meets its legal and constitutional requirements. It will also be the responsibility of the Treasurer to report the financial position at the board meetings. While we encourage and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, we are keen to hear from candidates that have experience of charity financial management or are chartered in a suitable accountancy field.
All Trustees are required to attend monthly board meetings, either at our office located in the heart of Glasgow city centre or via Zoom. In addition, we ask Trustees to attend our annual board development day, important meetings with stakeholders and some events and projects, where possible. As Ricefield Arts is a social enterprise, the role also involves serving as our Board of Directors.
Please note that this is a voluntary role. Neither the Trustees nor Board of Directors receive any remuneration, however, travel expenses incurred in carrying out board duties will be fully reimbursed.
Other than the Treasurer, we also wish to appoint additional Trustee(s) with community engagement or cultural events management experience to serve our Board. Please check our website for more information.
Bridging the Gap (Glasgow) is recruiting for a number of trustees who understand the role and importance of governance in the third sector. We are looking for people who act with integrity, compassion, honesty, and who are passionate about our work and the role of the third sector.
Bridging the Gap (Glasgow) is a Glasgow wide community charity established in 1998 working to ‘bridge the gap’ in communities, removing barriers to participate in activities whilst working towards the reduction of social and economic inequality and stigma.
Ideally you will have experience of working at a senior management level and will have a deep understanding of the nature of community development and the stigma that is attached to poverty.
We are also keen to speak with you if you match one or more of the following criteria with your professional or lived experience:
- Strategic planning and change management
- Community engagement
- Fundraising
- Human Resources and staff development
- Accountancy
- Compliance and mitigating risk
- National and local government and statutory bodies
- Marketing and communications
- Collaborative partnership working
About Us
Bridging the Gap (Glasgow) is a Glasgow wide community charity established in 1998 working to ‘bridge the gap’ in communities, removing barriers to participate in activities whilst working towards the reduction of social and economic inequality and stigma.
Our vision is ‘Where people grow, thrive, fully participate in life and are free from social and economic inequality’.
We aim to reduce loneliness, develop community peer support, cohesion and resilience whilst reducing poverty and stigma. We do this by delivering a varied programme of activities and events in collaboration with key stakeholders.
We are a registered charity and Company Limited by Guarantee.
Commitment
The board meets quarterly, either face-to-face, via video chat, or as a hybrid of the two.
The duration of Board meetings is usually no longer than 1.5 hours.
All relevant papers are forwarded on a reasonable timescale, either via email or posted in hard copy.
Being a trustee is a voluntary role but Bridging the Gap (Glasgow) will cover relevant out-of-pocket travel and other expenses that would allow you to attend meetings.
Aside from the board meeting, additional time consideration should be given to allow for time to read through relevant papers, follow up on any action points, and may involve attending occasional additional meetings, events, or strategy days.
The Halliday Foundation meets both the immediate, practical needs and providing sustainable pathways out of poverty for people impacted by homelessness and deprivation - primarily in east end of Glasgow.
Using volunteers, the Halliday Foundation designs and delivers services to build self-esteem, reduce isolation, connect communities and develop employability skills. We build strong, trusting relationships free from stigma and judgement among the people who use our services, with donors and local community partners.
The Halliday Foundation have vacancies on the Board to oversee the management of the charity and ensure that it is financially viable, properly governed and complies with all relevant regulatory frameworks.
We are looking for individuals who can also add
• Legal – charity, employment, and commercial law
• Marketing / Fundraising
• Finance
• Strategic planning
• Grant writing
• Business development
• Governance
In addition to monitoring the charity’s governing work with volunteers and members, successful candidates should have a general interest in the health and well-being of those in poverty or those who are homeless and at-risk people and be able to contribute to the strategic work of the Board.
As a voluntary position, it will not be paid but travel and other expenses for attendance at meetings are reimbursed in line with our policy. As a local, inclusive charity we are keen this diversity continues to be reflected in our Board.
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