Jobs in Fountainbridge & Craiglockhart, Edinburgh

Manor Estates Housing Association is recruiting for a part-time Corporate Services Assistant to join the Corporate Services Team.

This is a varied role supporting the day-to-day finance and administration functions of the Association. The successful candidate will assist with a range of finance, reception and office administration duties, helping to ensure the smooth running of Corporate Services and providing support across the organisation.

We are looking for someone who is organised, reliable and willing to learn new skills. The successful applicant should be able to work accurately, follow established procedures and work effectively as part of a small team. Previous administration or finance experience would be beneficial; however, full training will be provided.

The post is part time (17.5 hours) worked across Monday to Friday mornings. Working hours will be discussed with the successful candidate in line with operational requirements.

Key terms and conditions include:

• 25 days annual leave and 15 public holidays (pro rata)
• 17.5 hour working week
• SHAPS DC Pension Scheme (Pension Salary Sacrifice available)
• Training and development opportunities

The HUB for SUCCESS (HfS) supports care experienced individuals to get in, stay in, and thrive in further and higher education. We are a partnership organisation, led by a small team with big values, driven to deliver services using co -designed and trauma -informed approaches. We put The Promise at the heart of everything we do, and champion the expertise that comes with lived experience. Our values and culture matter.

As part of our ongoing efforts, we are currently recruiting a fixed-term HUB Coordinator for 12 months, to support the Hub Associate Programme and lead our Associate programme, taking it into an exciting next phase – an award -winning, co -designed developmental employment programme for care experienced students from across our partner colleges and universities.

The Role:

The HUB Coordinator role will provide you with an opportunity to work as part of a team of staff and student associates to take this project into its next phase. You will have the opportunity to work in partnership with prestigious educational establishments as well as care-experienced individuals, as part of an innovative programme which could ultimately change the landscape of educational opportunities for people in care.

While contributing to the strategic direction, you will also have the remit to shape and maintain the programmes and workstreams you lead on - while ensuring that the people we are here to serve remain central to our aims. Part of this will also involve working with a small group of people who access the HfS support - ensuring you remain alert to the needs of those we are here to serve.

As HUB Coordinator, you will also have the opportunity work across other programmes and projects in collaboration with the team. You will be in an excellent position to use your experience in widening participation, third/charity sector, social work, social care, youth/community work, or the education sector, to support our care-experienced individuals to access and succeed in further and higher education.

As a small, agile and collaborative team, we support each other in the design, delivery, and evaluation of all our programmes and projects so if you have the skills and experience to succeed in this meaningful and rewarding role, then we would love to hear from you.

What we will need from you:

• A degree or equivalent relevant sector work experience
• Experience and understanding of trauma informed and relationship-based practice
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• You will be part of a small team with big values, driven to deliver services using co -designed and trauma -informed approaches.
• Knowledge and understanding of and/or experience working in education sector, social work/care sector or charity/third sector
• Experience of leading and delivering collaborative projects with a wide range of stakeholders
• PVG Scheme Membership or willingness to apply

Benefits we offer:

We offer 41 days annual leave (includes bank holidays), a generous pension scheme (17.6%), flexible working and professional development opportunities. Further information regarding our benefits can be viewed here.

About the Role

Manor Estates Housing Association is seeking to recruit a part-time Retirement Housing Manager to join our busy Housing Management Team.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

·Previous experience of working in a frontline customer based role

·Experience in providing advice and guidance with good organisational and time management skills

• Awareness of health & safety responsibilities
• Experience in coordinating community activities or support older people
• A willingness to work collaboratively as part of a small team
• A positive attitude and the desire to make a difference to our organisation and its tenants or service users

Key Terms and Conditions

• 12.5 days annual leave
• 7.5 days public holidays
• 17.5 hour working week with flexible working arrangements considered
• Contributory pension scheme