Jobs in Midlothian East, Midlothian

We are looking for a new treasurer to help lead the charity through a new phase of development which will see greater stability, increased capacity and new services to better support those who need our services.

We are pleased to report that recently secured funding from the Tudor Trust, National Lottery Community Fund, and the Scottish Government’s Victim at the Centre Fund has effectively tripled AMIS’s turnover, and potential impact, for the next three years.

As an expanding organization we have engaged with the Cranfield Trust to help us bring additional skills and expertise to the board; building our team to meet the demands of our new situation.

Ths is an exciting time for a new treasurer to join a committed team, and guide our new projects to maximise the very real difference AMIS can make to the lives of men across Scotland who experience domesic or partner abuse, and to their families.

The successful candidate will ideally be familiar with XERO and charity sector accounting.

Remuneration

The role of treasurer is a voluntary position although reasonable expenses for travel, etc, may be claimed.

Location

The head office of AMIS is located in Dalkeith. Meetings may also be held elsewhere or via Zoom using a hybrid flexible working model.

Time commitment

Currently eight or nine board meetings per year (including an AGM). The next AGM will take place in December 2023. The treasurer is expected to communicate regularly with the CEO and is responsible for:

• controlling and accounting for the organisation’s finances

• issuing receipts for cash received, keeping records of cash paid out, and being a counter signatory to any major banking transaction

• overseeing bookkeeping

• presenting financial reports, raising issues and answering questions at regular meetings and the AGM

• liaising with the auditors or financial examiners for the annual review of accounts

• ensuring statutory returns are made to any relevant regulators

About AMIS

Founded in 2010, AMIS provides Scotland’s only national specialist helpline, involving longer-term casework if needed, for men experiencing domestic or partner abuse. We support individuals aged 16+ who identify as men, and anyone with concerns about such men. AMIS also provides training for other services wishing to learn more about supporting male victims, and engages with policy makers to highlight the need for support provision for all victims and survivors of domestic abuse in Scotland.

AMIS currently employs one full-time and two part-time members of staff. We are utilizing our recently secured funding to recruit new staff members (2.2 FTE equivalent) to increase helpline capacity, launch a new community based support project and increase advocacy work.

Click here for further background information on the charity; its work, challenges and successes may be found in our Annual Report 2021.

If you would like more information you are welcome to have an informal discussion with the current treasurer or CEO. Please email contact@amis.org.uk

Midlothian Sure Start is a dynamic, award winning third sector organisation. It offers a quality support service to families with children up to age 12 across Midlothian. Midlothian Sure Start has been in existence since 2001 and employs over 70 members of staff providing a service in Family Learning centres and in the community. Our ethos is to provide a holistic, confidential community based service where families are at the heart of what we do.

We are looking for people who are as passionate about the services we provide as we are and in return we are keen to support professional development with excellent training and development opportunities, enhanced sick pay (following completion of probation), enhanced annual leave entitlement (we close completely for a well-earned break over Christmas and New Year) and we support our staff with an Employee Assistance Programme and Pension Scheme.

We are currently recruiting a part-time Development Officer within our Perinatal team, to support the delivery of our Family Friends project and other activities across Midlothian. This will involve recruiting and supporting the training and development “Family Friends” volunteers, supporting matches between parents who need the service and working collaboratively with health professionals to deliver the service and support vulnerable caregivers.

A HNC in Social Care/Dip Social Work/BA Community Education or equivalent is essential. Experience supporting families, working with parents and promoting services within the local community is essential.

Could you be SiMBA’s new Trustee Treasurer?

About Us:

SiMBA Charity is a dynamic and impactful non-profit organisation committed to supporting bereaved parents who lose their baby during pregnancy or around the time of birth. Our team is comprised of passionate individuals who share a common goal – to help parents through their bereavement journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Oversight: Monitor, support, and report on the organisation's financial health, including budgeting, cash flow management, financial forecasting, annual accounts, and audit.

• Transparency and Compliance: Ensure compliance with financial regulations and transparency in financial reporting to stakeholders.

• Strategic Financial Planning: Collaborate with the team to develop and execute a financial strategy aligned with the organisation's mission and goals.

• Fundraising Support: Work closely with the fundraising team to develop financial strategies that support our fundraising efforts and ensure sustainability.

• Risk Management: Identify and manage financial risks and propose mitigation strategies to protect the organisation's financial interests.

• Financial Reporting: Support the preparation and present financial reports to the board of directors and key stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations.

• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate financial strategies into program planning and execution.

Experience:

• Proven experience in accountancy and financial management in the charity sector.

• Strong understanding of charity financial regulation, compliance and reporting.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in financial software and tools (our charity uses Xero).

• Commitment to the organisation's mission and values.

What We Offer:

• An opportunity to drive financial excellence for our organisation.

• Collaborative and supportive environment.

• The chance to make a real impact through your financial expertise.

Purpose of Job:

Develop and deliver a high-quality face to face youth work service aimed at meeting the identified needs of young people within drop ins, group work and 1:1 support sessions.

See full job description attached.

We are looking for new trustees with the vision to help lead the charity through a new phase of development. We would particularly like to hear from potential trustees with communications/ social media or finance experience; but we always welcome applications from candidates from all walks of life, regardless of background or work experience. Previous experience of being a trustee is not necessary.

This is an exciting time to join as we have recently secured funding from the Tudor Trust, National Lottery Community Fund, and the Scottish Government’s Victim at the Centre Fund. These grants haves effectively tripled AMIS’s turnover, and potential impact, for the next three years. We will therefore have greater stability, increased capacity and new services to better support those who need our help.

As an expanding organisation we have engaged with the Cranfield Trust to help us bring additional skills and expertise to the board; building our team to meet the demands of our new situation.

Ths is an exciting time for new trustees to join a committed team, and assist in our new projects to maximise the very real difference AMIS can make to the lives of men across Scotland who experience domesic or partner abuse, and to their families.

Remuneration

Trustees are volunteers although reasonable expenses for travel, etc, may be claimed.

Location

The head office of AMIS is located in Dalkeith. Meetings may also be held elsewhere or via Zoom using a hybrid and flexible approach.

Time commitment

There are currently nine board meetings per year (including an AGM). The current board comprises six trustees. As AMIS is a small organization trustees are expected to take on some management responsibility.

The next AGM will take place in November 2023.

About AMIS

Founded in 2010, AMIS provides Scotland’s only national specialist helpline, involving longer-term casework if needed, for men experiencing domestic or partner abuse. We support individuals aged 16+ who identify as men, and anyone with concerns about such men. AMIS also provides training for other services wishing to learn more about supporting male victims, and engages with policy makers to highlight the need for support provision for all victims and survivors of domestic abuse in Scotland.

AMIS currently employs one full-time and two part-time members of staff. We are utilizing our recently secured funding to recruit new staff members (2.2 FTE equivalent) to increase helpline capacity, launch a new community based support project and increase advocacy work.

Further background information on the charity; its work, challenges and successes may be found in our Annual Report 2021, available from our website here

Main Responsibilities

Trustees have collective responsibility for the following:

• Set and maintain AMIS’s vision, mission and values.

• Develop direction, strategy and planning.

• Ensure AMIS has the structure and resources for its work.

• Establish policies and procedures to govern organisational activity, including guidance for the board, volunteers and staff.

• Establish systems for reporting and monitoring.

• Manage risk and ensure compliance and accountability with the governing document, external regulators and the law.

• Make certain that the financial affairs of AMIS are conducted properly and are accurately reported.