Jobs in Oban South and the Isles, Argyll and Bute

CHARTS (Culture, Heritage and Arts Assembly, Argyll and Isles) is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Finance and Administration Assistant (Part-Time). This role is essential to the smooth running of CHARTS’ daily operations and financial processes, supporting our dynamic work across the creative, cultural, and heritage sectors in Argyll and Bute. The role is remote, with occasional in-person meetings.

You’ll report to the Head of Finance and contribute to a supportive and collaborative working environment.

Summary of the Role

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Maintain credit control procedures.
• Assist with reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Support budget monitoring and finance report preparation.
• Liaise with external accountant on payroll, VAT, and year-end accounts.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies.
• Provide admin support to the Director and team (scheduling, documents, correspondence).
• Maintain administrative systems and databases.
• Coordinate Board/committee meetings (papers, minutes, logistics).
• Support data protection and information governance compliance.

Who We're Looking For

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Experience in a finance/admin role.
• Attention to detail and good numeracy.
• Strong time management and ability to work independently.
• Confident with Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Good communication skills and a collaborative approach to working in a team.

Download the full job description here to learn more about the role, including full responsibilities and essential criteria.

The Trustees of Development Coll are looking for a highly motivated, experienced person to be Coll’s Community Development Officer.

The post is funded through the Strengthening Communities Programme (SCP), a Scottish Government programme managed by the Development Trusts Association Scotland.

Remit: There are 5 outcomes for this 3-year post:

1. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

• Increased community engagement with DC.
• Action Plan created for next steps beyond this 3-year post.

2. HOUSING

• Community has better understanding of its housing needs and the options to proceed in filling them.

3. RENEWABLE ENERGY

• An Cridhe and Coll Bunkhouse have improved and additional sources of renewable energy.
• The community has a better understanding of large-scale renewable energy options.

4. AN CRIDHE AND BUNKHOUSE IMPROVEMENTS

• Development Coll understands the options and costs of adapting An Cridhe and Coll Bunkhouse to better meet the needs of the community.

5. COMMUNITY TRANSPORT

• The community has knowledge of improved transport provision options for the island. At least one improved transport option to be operational, if feasible.