The Opportunity
We are looking for a numerate and strategic thinker to manage our key financial processes as well as developing and delivering fundraising strategies and plans that support organisational growth and income generation targets. This will include the efficient co-ordination and maintenance of the charity’s accounts and ensuring the overall provision of a high quality and responsive finance service, including providing accurate financial information for managers, board members and stakeholders. The organisation has recently introduced a CRM system and guidance and support for team members to ensure the accuracy of data and reporting is a necessary part of this role.
Identifying new funding streams and opportunities is also a fundamental part of the post as is monitoring grant funding expenditure and subsequent reporting. Securing and monitoring affordable housing project development finance and funding as well as financial modelling is a key part of the role. Also, as line manager of a small team and a member of CHT’s Leadership Team, you will play a crucial role in decision making and advise the CEO and Board on relevant finance implications of strategic and operational decisions.
Requirements
We are seeking a highly motivated and qualified accountant with at least 3 years' experience or relevant experience in a similar role. Excellent IT and management skills are a must along with significant experience of producing statutory annual accounts, managing budgets, reporting on financial performance, with appropriate variance commentary, and identifying corrective actions where necessary. The ability to work independently, plan and prioritise effectively to achieve demanding personal and team targets and deadlines is also essential. Previous experience of working in a similar organisation would be advantageous. For an informal discussion, please contact Morven Taylor on 07377 697 252. Suggested work pattern is 3 days a week, preferably based in our Inverness office but an alternative work pattern and / or base can be agreed on appointment. Flexible working arrangements can also be considered.
About us
Change Mental Health is a leading national mental health charity providing unique support to people with severe and enduring mental ill health. With over 50 years’ experience across Scotland, we believe people affected by poor mental health and illness deserve the highest quality of support in the community and that every person has the right to be valued and to share in the opportunities, challenges, and joys of everyday life.
Change Mental Health is determined to be the leading source of information, advice and guidance on Mental Health and Mental Illness in Scotland. We want to make sure that everyone has the information and advice they need to make the right decisions for themselves and their families.
About the role
The Advice and Support Officer is a specialist role, providing information, advice and support to people experiencing or impacted by mental illness via our Advice and Support Service. This will include providing support to those who are struggling with their mental health and money or housing needs, as well as supporting Change Mental Health staff, Professionals and members of the public looking for high-quality and reliable information around mental health support. This role will play a crucial part in representing Change Mental Health by being the first point of contact for those looking for support, whether that is over the telephone, email or virtually. In addition, you will be triaging enquiries as they come through to ensure we are providing a timely and efficient service and managing a case load and structured appointments. This role will work remotely and in the community to provide person-centered guidance, support and representation, as required.
The Advice and Support Officer role will assist clients through providing information, emotional support, specialist advice, advocacy and representation, including in-depth financial assessments, income maximisation, debt management and tribunal representation. They will adhere to rigorous guidelines and regulations ensuring that people receive the highest quality service possible and are committed to working to Type 1 to Type 3 SNSIAP and FCA standards.
The Advice and Support Officer will offer both more general Information, Advice and Guidance to people seeking information and support and will also provide in depth casework support as needed.
The Advice and Support Officer will work with a degree of autonomy and is a team player and play a role in developing and promoting the service. The role supports the Service Manager to meet national and funder criteria, contributing to analysis, reviews and consultations to gather evidence and highlight the issues that our client base face.
Benefits:
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If you would like to get involved in support work but cannot commit to a contract due to other commitments, we also have opportunities for you to complement our existing workers by joining our relief register of bank support workers. This will mean you can work in a way that best suits you and fits with your life.