Top job! Chief Executive
- Full time
- £60,000 – £70,000
- Central Scotland with travel to Glasgow Head Office
- Closing 17th May 2021
- Advertised from 29th April 2021
Role
MND Scotland is here to support every family affected by motor neurone disease (MND) in Scotland. We provide practical, emotional, and financial support to make sure no one has to go through the devastation of MND alone.
We fight to improve quality of life for everyone living with MND and to ensure their voices are heard. We are building a movement to defeat MND and fund pioneering research which is taking us a step closer to that day.
The Role
MND Scotland is seeking an experienced Chief Executive who will spearhead the charity’s strategy as we embark on an exciting new period of growth and development.
We are looking for someone who will inspire MND Scotland’s dedicated and passionate teams, and lead our charity to reach its full potential, ensuring efforts are focused where they are most needed.
You will have the opportunity to work with an exceptional board, with a newly appointed chair who is inspirational in his outlook, and a talented Senior Management Team who strive for the absolute best for families affected by MND in Scotland.
People with MND are at the heart of everything we do, and as Chief Executive you will have the opportunity to impact real change for those living with MND right now, and bring us closer to our vision of a world without MND.
Key Responsibilities
The Chief Executive will be accountable to the Board and is responsible for all aspects of the strategy, planning, resourcing, operational performance and governance of MND Scotland; working in close conjunction with the Senior Management Team (SMT), and representing the organisation and its work externally.
- To provide visible, inspiring and effective senior leadership, direction and oversight to MND Scotland and its staff in achieving the organisation’s vision and mission.
- To ensure the strategic direction of the organisation is fully aligned and embedded across the organisation in order to have the greatest impact on its beneficiaries.
- To ensure the financial security of the organisation, with a focus on increasing the number of MND Scotland’s sustainable income streams and identifying potential opportunities.
- To lead MND Scotland’s Research strategy with the ultimate aim of improving the lives of all those affected by MND and to eradicate the disease in the future.
- To maintain and enhance the positioning and role of MND Scotland with the aim of improving the lives of all those affected by MND in Scotland.
Application notes
Closing date 17th May 2021.
For more information on the role, person specification and applying, please visit mndscotland.org.uk/jobs
Finance and Corporate Services Manager
- Full time
- £37,147 – £40,070
- Glasgow (Hybrid)
- Closing 29th April 2024
Interested in leading and supporting the business functions of the ALLIANCE?
The ALLIANCE has an opportunity to join our Corporate Services team as a Finance and Corporate Services Manager, with management responsibility for finance, HR, office management, facilities and IT.
You will provide high level administrative, strategic planning and operational support; manage financial matters and help with budgets and financial projections; help develop policies, rules and guidelines for the whole organisation; offer advice and support to senior management; prepare reports and submissions about the ALLIANCE's resources and operations and help with staff management.
You will have:
- Accounting qualification, ideally Chartered (ACCA)
- Proven experience of working in corporate services
- Previous experience of using Sage Line 50 accounts
- Ability to horizon scan to identify opportunities and risks
- Excellent organisational skills
- Experience of staff management within an organisation
- Experience of day-to-day management of the finance function
- Experience of managing the IT function within an organisation
- Experience of preparing budgets and quarterly management accounts, including variance analyses and reforecasting
- Experience of preparing and submitting VAT returns
- Experience of month end, quarter end and year end finances
- Demonstrable skills in business administration and leadership skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience of office management and ability to establish, oversee and develop the organisation’s infrastructure
- IT skills in word processing, spreadsheets, databases and financial packages
- Flexible approach
It would be desirable for you to have experience of:
- Understanding of membership organisations
- Experience of working with Boards and Committees
- Experience of working in the third sector
As an ALLIANCE employee you will benefit from:
- 210 hours annual leave (equivalent of 30 days)
- 91 days public holiday (equivalent of 13 days) that can be taken flexibly
- Additional leave between Christmas and New Year
- Contributory pension scheme
- Open to flexible working (formal and informal)
- Hybrid working – opportunity to work from home for part of the week
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Enhanced sick pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Learning and development opportunities
- Corporate rates for gym membership
- Time off in lieu
- Cycle Scheme
- Carer Positive Employer
The ALLIANCE is a healthy working lives employer and encourages a healthy work life balance and is happy to talk flexible working.
The ALLIANCE recognises that in real life, great people don’t always ‘tick all the boxes’. Even if you don’t meet every point on the job description, if this role and our organisation feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.
Please note, this role is subject to a 6-month probationary period.
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Partnerships And Philanthropy Lead
- Full time
- £31,839.36 – £34,791.73
- Glasgow office based with flexible working options (On site)
- Closing 12th May 2024
MND Scotland is the only charity in Scotland dedicated to directly supporting people with MND, their families, and friends.
Since being founded over forty years ago, MND Scotland has provided practical, financial and emotional support to anyone affected by MND whilst also funding essential research into finding effective treatments and a cure.
MND Scotland is funded entirely by donations and grants. The charity’s patron is Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal.
We are looking for a highly motivated fundraising manager to join our growing fundraising team as Partnerships and Philanthropy Lead. This role will join us at an exciting time of growth to deliver a successful Partnerships and Philanthropy strategy.
In this role, you will be central to the successful delivery of our ambitious fundraising strategy, using operational and financial planning skills to develop and implement a successful portfolio for giving across Scotland. Working with a mixed audience of Trusts and Corporates, you will lead on delivering first-class supporter experiences through the creation of an innovative and engaging portfolio. You will work with the Head of Fundraising to create the infrastructure required for Partnerships and Philanthropy to thrive, developing, and managing existing relationships, whilst building new opportunities.
As Partnerships and Philanthropy Lead you will be an inspiring leader and play a vital role in driving a step change in high value fundraising, securing multiyear funding, and establishing meaningful relationships in this arena.
You will be an ambassador for MND Scotland, building relationships across the MND community to further our mission to make time count for everyone in Scotland affected by MND.
Top job! Operational Manager
- Full time
- £65,874 – £69,075
- The role is based in Glasgow with responsibility for designated regional services across Scotland and requires regular travel across the locality (On site)
- Closing 29th April 2024
At Key and Community Lifestyles, we provide person-centred support to over 2,000 disabled people, across 17 Scottish local authorities, to enable them to lead full, active lives in their own homes and communities.
We are recruiting a new Operational Manager to join our small senior team with responsibility for our services across Scotland. This role requires an exceptional leader who has a passion for developing high quality, outcome focused, personalised support to disabled people of all ages. You will work alongside local Area Managers, supporting them to develop and deliver great services for people we support. You will also lead on strengthening relationships with commissioners and partners in those areas with a focus on building our reputation for creative, flexible, and reliable support.
You will have substantial experience of management at a senior level in social services, with a proven track record in supporting continual improvement, innovation, and creative service design. Resilience, compassion, and kindness will be hallmarks of your approach, along with a strong focus on people and outcomes.
Trusts And Foundations Fundraiser
- Full time or Part time
- £27,157.1
- Glasgow office based with flexible working options. (On site)
- Closing 12th May 2024
MND Scotland is the only charity in Scotland dedicated to directly supporting people with MND, their families, and friends.
Since being founded over forty years ago, MND Scotland has provided practical, financial and emotional support to anyone affected by MND whilst also funding essential research into finding effective treatments and a cure.
MND Scotland is funded entirely by donations and grants. The charity’s patron is Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal.
As part of an exciting period of expansion within the fundraising team, we are looking to recruit a Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser. This role will be integral in supporting the diversification of our income streams and focus on this important area of fundraising, creating more opportunities for giving across Scotland.
The Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser role will support the Partnerships and Philanthropy Lead in developing and cultivating a portfolio of trust fundraising and will be central to the successful delivery of our ambitious fundraising strategy. You will be responsible for researching, identifying, and producing high quality bids as well as supporting with required reporting.
Alongside this, you will play an active role in developing our supporter journeys and maintaining and utilising financial and supporter data to improve and develop our fundraising offer. As part of the role, you will be fundamental in developing and maintaining meaningful relationships across the trusts and foundations landscape.
As an ambassador for MND Scotland, and a first point of contact for many supporters, you will be a confident communicator with a passion for working with people throughout the community. You will be highly organised, and able to run projects on time and on budget.
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