Right There
Right There

Charity registered in Scotland SC017093

Our charity has a proud history of serving communities in Scotland. Previously called Ypeople, we started a new chapter in April 2022.

Current vacancies

Trustees

  • Management Board
  • Unpaid
  • On site: Glasgow
  • Closing 7th October 2024

We are Right There, a charity celebrating 200 years of service this year. We provide tailored support to individuals at home and in the community, helping those affected by homelessness, poverty, addiction, and family breakdowns.

Our vision is a world where everyone has the opportunity to create a safe and supportive place to call home. We strive to challenge stereotypes—regardless of a person’s situation, we are here to help, not judge. Our approach is about creating trusting relationships and nurturing people’s strengths,

Last year we supported almost 4,000 people, helping them avoid homelessness and stay connected with their loved ones. In partnership with Sonnet Advisory and Impact, we recently launched a report estimating that Right There generates a societal benefit of at least £308 million annually (net present value) based on a single cohort of referrals.

You would be joining Right There at a pivotal time, as Scotland faces a housing emergency declared by the Scottish Government. As a Board Trustee, you will play a crucial role in guiding our charity through these challenges and leveraging new opportunities. Your involvement will ensure our services remain effective and impactful.

Becoming a Trustee is a highly rewarding experience, offering the chance to influence strategic decisions, oversee governance, and support the delivery of life-changing services. We are looking for individuals passionate about our mission and values, with relevant knowledge and experience in:

• Strategic Commissioning (as a funder or provider)

• Children and family services design and delivery

• Scotland’s housing and homelessness landscape

• Policy, PR, or Communications

Shortlist

Funding Officer

  • Full time
  • £31,601 – £34,616
  • Hybrid: Glasgow
  • Closing 7th October 2024

We’re recruiting for a Funding Officer to join our Development team based at Dava Street in Glasgow.

The Funding Officer will be responsible for the scoping, development and submission of grant funding bids, diverse income streams and business opportunities on behalf of Right There. This is an excellent opportunity to work with our Income Generation Lead and Director of Development to ensure that we maximise income potential across our programmes and the wider organisation.

We are Right There, a charity celebrating our 200th anniversary. We provide tailored support for people, at home and in the community. We are here for people who are living with the effects of homelessness, poverty, substance use or family breakdowns. Last year we supported almost 4000 individuals, helping to prevent them from becoming homeless or separated from the people they love. Every person’s story is unique, and everyone’s route home is different – it doesn’t matter what the situation is – we’re not here to judge, only to help.

Main duties and responsibilities:

  • Scoping, preparing, writing and submitting funding proposals and grants whilst supporting the development of new approaches towards programme delivery
  • Monitoring contracts and grants including active mapping and tracking of income streams and effective resubmission process
  • Supporting the development of funding/income pipeline portfolio, providing regular review of diverse income opportunities across 3rd sector landscape and managing the bid library
  • Development and review of Right There Bid Library – creating good practice response examples linked to programmes
  • Coordinate completion of grant applications and reports in line with contractual compliance and liaising with relationship managers to ensure timely submission
  • Maintain up to date knowledge of current trends and development across the sector, contributing to a live knowledge bank that benefits the organisation
  • Work with the Communications team to promote Right There services through agreed media outlets

Full details can be found in the job & person specification which you can download below.

What we expect from you..

Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.

We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate excellent knowledge and understanding of the landscape in which Right There operates. You will have proven experience in tender/grant fundraising coupled with experience of bid management from identifying opportunities through to successful completion. We also need you to be a skilled communicator with a flair for working with a diverse range of people.

What you can expect from us..

  • The post holder will report to the Income Generation Lead
  • Working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, flexibly between the hours of 8am and 6pm, with core hours during the period of 10am to 4pm, with 1 hour unpaid break
  • Your usual place of work will be 15 Dava Street, Glasgow, G51 2JA. You may also choose to work remotely from your home address where appropriate, working arrangements are in agreement with your line manager based on the needs of the service
  • Annual leave entitlement of 210 hours (equivalent to 6 weeks) pro rata in your first year, rising to 280 hours (equivalent to 8 weeks) pro rata in your second year. This includes public holidays
  • You will automatically be enrolled into the People’s Pension in the month that you will complete 3-months of employment, providing you meet the auto-enrolment criteria
  • Life insurance 4 x salary
  • Option to purchase and sell annual leave
  • Comprehensive induction and ongoing learning and development
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Wellness programmes
Shortlist

Finance Administrator

  • Part time
  • £23,660 – £25,328 pro-rata
  • Hybrid: 15 Dava Street, Glasgow, G51 2JA
  • Closing 8th October 2024

We’re recruiting for a part time Finance Administrator to join our Finance team based at Dava Street in Glasgow.

The Finance Administrator will work closely with the Finance and Short Term Housing teams, Managers and colleagues throughout the organisation to ensure the production of effective financial administration in line with our operational and strategic objectives. The initial scope of the role will focus on resolving historical utility billing issues, and then will move to establish the utility and business billing administrative support needed within the charity.

We are Right There, a charity celebrating our 200th anniversary. We provide tailored support for people, at home and in the community. We are here for people who are living with the effects of homelessness, poverty, substance use or family breakdowns. Last year we supported almost 4000 individuals, helping to prevent them from becoming homeless or separated from the people they love. Every person’s story is unique, and everyone’s route home is different – it doesn’t matter what the situation is – we’re not here to judge, only to help.

Main duties and responsibilities:

  • Process premises utilities, telephone and internet payments
  • Process premises council tax, business rates and general rate payments
  • Process void utility payments and liaise with operational teams to verify void periods and meter reads
  • Process void council tax payments
  • Manage utility accounts and statements
  • Monitor the utilities mailbox and ensure it stays up to date
  • Process staff and volunteer expenses in line with our policies
  • Process and reconcile staff petty cash claims and cash advance requests
  • Process and reconcile 3rd party grants and manage grants in escrow
  • Process purchase ledger supplier invoices ensuring accurate coding and invoice information is recorded correctly
  • Obtain invoice approval from relevant staff members
  • Reconcile supplier statements and account

Full details can be found in the job & person specification

What we expect from you..

Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.

We’re looking for someone with experience of working in a generalist finance environment, with knowledge of the processes and practices central to the daily finance function. We’d also like you to have experience of using MS Office, in particular Excel as well as finance software packages, Sage 200 is a benefit. You will be proactive with a desire to seek solutions and you will be comfortable liaising with colleagues across the organisation.

What you can expect from us..

  • The post holder will report to the Management Accountant.
  • Working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, flexibly between the hours of 8am and 6pm, with core hours during the period of 10am to 4pm, with 1 hour unpaid break
  • Your usual place of work will be 15 Dava Street, Glasgow, G51 2JA. You may also choose to work remotely from your home address where appropriate, working arrangements are in agreement with your line manager based on the needs of the service
  • Annual leave entitlement of 210 hours (equivalent to 6 weeks) pro rata in your first year, rising to 280 hours (equivalent to 8 weeks) pro rata in your second year. This includes public holidays
  • You will automatically be enrolled into the People’s Pension in the month that you will complete 3-months of employment, providing you meet the auto-enrolment criteria
  • Life insurance 4 x salary
  • Option to purchase and sell annual leave
  • Comprehensive induction and ongoing learning and development
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Wellness programmes
Shortlist