Finance Manager
- Full time
- £28,468 – £30,111
- An Roth Community Enterprise Centre, Craignure, hybrid model of working is also possible
- Closing 12th August 2022
- Advertised from 28th July 2022
- Salary subject to experience. Permanent. 37.5 hours per week.
- Annual Leave: 20 days per year plus 13 public and local holidays. Pension: A Company Pension Scheme is in place with a 6% Monthly Contribution from Mull and Iona Community Trust.
Role
Mull and Iona Community Trust mict.co.uk was established in 1997 and is considered one of the more successful development trusts in Scotland. Currently employing around 26 full and part-time staff with a turnover of approximately £450,000 (excluding capital projects), the Trust is based at a purpose built community hub and business centre in Craignure, Isle of Mull.
Mull and Iona Community Trust (MICT) is a membership organisation managed by a board of volunteer directors drawn from the membership. MICT responds to the many needs of the local community and strives to improve the quality of life on Mull and Iona delivering projects ranging from Mull and Iona Environmentally Sensitive Solutions (MESS) charity shops, affordable housing, community transport, recycling, countryside ranger services, renewable energy, a pontoon, storage and small business park, community forest, well being, training and capacity building. Diversification has been a key to the organisation’s success.
Mull and Iona Community Trust (MICT) is incorporated as a Company Limited by Guarantee (regulated by Companies House) and is a Scottish Charity (regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator).
Turnover varies according to the scale of capital projects each year but is typically in excess of £450,000 per annum, actual figure for 2020-21 was £1.89m. This level of turnover necessitates an independent external audit of the annual accounts.
MICT has a very strong balance sheet with net assets of £7.2m.
The organisation has income arising from a variety of sources including grants, donations and income earned from various enterprise activities.
Finances are managed using proprietary SAGE 50 Cloud accounting software.
MICT supports a number of other community organisations on Mull and Iona which includes provision of book-keeping services. Currently there are four other companies supported in this way.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
As part of the senior leadership team, of an ever expanding social enterprise, the Finance Manager will provide support to the organisation, with the responsibility for managing MICT’s finances. In addition the Finance Manager will have responsibility for managing the finances of the other organisations which MICT support.
The Finance Manager will be responsible for ensuring compliance with relevant financial legislation.
KEY ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Management of MICT’s finances;
- Monthly payroll including staff expense claims, pension contributions and dealing with various funders and banking requirements
- Data entry into SAGE
- Allocation of costs to project cost centres
- Updating the purchase ledger
- Processing supplier invoices
- Customer Invoicing
- VAT Returns
- Statutory reporting for sales of fuel including correct treatment of VAT and fuel duty
- Preparing monthly management accounts for project officers
- Preparation of quarterly management accounts to the Board
- Assisting project officers in preparation of grant claims and reports for funders
- Preparing the annual company budget, in conjunction with management and project staff
- Preparation of Company Accounts to trial balance with supporting information for the auditors and responding to queries
- Working closely with the MICT Accountant and Auditor
- Submission of annual reports to regulatory bodies (OSCR, Companies House, Financial Conduct Authority ….etc. as appropriate)
- Training and supervising support staff who assist with data entry and basic book-keeping
- Monitoring cashflow and credit control, ensuring timely payments and receipts
- To work flexibly as part of a larger and very hands-on team
Management of other company finances
- Provision of book-keeping services to trial balance for larger companies
- Book-keeping and preparation of financial statement for the smaller organisations
- Ensuring compliance with the various regulatory requirements of each organisation
Application notes
Closing Date – 5pm on 12th August
Interviews will be held w/c 22nd August
Application pack to be requested from mgreig@mict.co.uk
Project Delivery and Sustainability Manager
- Full time
- £32,904 – £34,723
- Carluke High Mill and Community Garden (On site)
- Closing 19th April 2024
Set up in 1999 by the local community, Carluke Development Trust is a registered Scottish charity undertaking a range of community led initiatives to support the development and regeneration of the community, space and environment of the Parish of Carluke in South Lanarkshire.
Carluke High Mill and Community Garden
We have recently secured £2.7million of capital and revenue funding from key funders such as the Scottish Government, The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic Environment Scotland, to repair and reconstruct the A-listed Carluke High Mill and develop the attached 1.2-acre community garden. The project will have a significant positive economic and social impact on the town, creating a community led facility that will generate sustainable resources and deliver training, education, volunteering, employment, business, and heritage opportunities.
The Role
We now have an exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced and committed Project Delivery and Sustainability Manager to join our Team. The role will involve:
- Project managing the repair and construction of the Carluke High Mill, including overseeing the project Design Team
- Contributing to the development of the 1.2-acre CHM Community Garden, working with and line managing CDT’s Community Gardener
- Implementing the Delivery & Sustainability Plan for the project, including putting in place programme of activities which deliver the outcomes agreed with funders and secure the ongoing viability of the facility.
Reporting to the Chairperson of the Trust, the successful candidate will ideally have degree level qualifications or equivalent relevant experience in managing or co-ordinating physical regeneration projects. A proven track record in identifying and securing funding is important as will be experience of working in a community setting and maintaining effective relationships with statutory, voluntary and private sector partners and funders. The postholder should have a full UK driving licence and access to their own vehicle.
It is crucial that the postholder displays a passion for engaging with our communities whilst having the management and communication skills necessary to provide a supportive and inspiring environment for staff and volunteers.
Construction work on the High Mill project is expected to begin on site in June 2024, with an anticipated duration of at least 15 months, with the balance of the role shifting over this period towards ensuring the sustainability of the High Mill and Community Garden facility.
The initial contract duration will be until 31st March 2026, with subsequent contract extensions made as funding is secured.
A detailed description of the key duties of the post and an associated person specification is available to download below
Carluke Development Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications
from all sections of the community.
EATS Educates Gardener - EATS Educates: Children and Families Growing and Eating
- Part time
- £23,997 pro-rata
- Rosyth (On site)
- Closing 22nd April 2024
Do you have experience as a gardener or horticulturalist and have a passion for growing fruit and vegetables and inspiring others? This is an exciting opportunity to join a new project that aims to actively improve the health of children and their families, and their understanding and interest in the environment and biodiversity. The project will span four Primary Schools in Rosyth. Where children will learn and participate in their schools sowing, planting, growing, harvesting, tasting, and cooking fruit and vegetables. They will take this learning home – growing and cooking and eating fruit and vegetables at home.
You will join an Education Officer and a Project Support Officer and be supported by the General Manager of EATS Rosyth. The gardener will lead on the planning, creating and maintaining of the growing spaced in the 4 Rosyth Primary Schools . Example of some of the main duties will include:
- Work with the Education Officer and schools to design and create the growing spaces.
- Prepare the growing aspects of the project, with the Education Officer, and plan to meet the agreed timescales of the education programme.
- Maintain the growing spaces within each school and manage the soil fertility, crop rotation, sowing, irrigation, pest and disease control etc.
- Prepare for the education programme lessons so that the Education Officer has the necessary equipment and materials ready to use with the children.
- Work with the Project Administrator Officer to support how the project is communicated, for example taking photographs for promotion on social media.
- Involve families and carers in the project and work with them through out.
Please see the job description for more details and we warmly welcome inquiries by email at info@eatsrosyth.org.uk or by phone to Charlotte Oakley (General Manager) Tuesday – Thursday on 07396734859 or 01383 341260
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.
Community Development & Fundraising Officer
- Part time
- £34,000 pro-rata
- Lochgoilhead (Hybrid)
- Closing 3rd May 2024
Background information
Lochgoil Community Trust is a limited company and a registered charity (SC033976), founded in April 2011. From 2018 the priorities of the trust were largely determined by the Lochgoil Community Action Plan. This is being replaced by the Lochgoil Local Place Plan (LPP) which is based on extensive community engagement. Many potential projects have been identified along with the aspects relating to planning.
In close cooperation with Lochgoil Community Council and Carrick Castle Community Trust, Lochgoil Community Trust will lead the implementation of the Local Place Plan. We are seeking the services of an experienced Community Development and Fundraising Officer to support this mission of the Trust.
Purpose of the role
To facilitate the implementation of the Local Place Plan 2024-2029 and support the work of the Lochgoil Community Trust by building capacity within our community.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- Supporting project leaders by securing external funding through well-prepared grant applications and admin backup
- Monitoring the progress of the Local Place Plan and its outputs, including surveys
- Facilitating online communication – website, Facebook and other social media as required
- Supporting with administration of Trust meetings and memberships
- Enhancing the capacity and contribution of local volunteers
- Supporting the local community to play an active role in the delivery of the Local Place
- Stimulating interest in and awareness of local community issues and encouraging involvement in decision making
- Promoting integration and cohesion within and between community groups (i.e. Community Councils, Social Clubs, Recreation Centres)
Key Working Relationships:
Lochgoil Community Trust and other community groups.
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