Top job! Head of Income Generation
- Full time
- £59,860 – £67,540
- Hybrid: Airdrie/Hybrid
- Closing 6th December 2024
Are you a dynamic and strategic leader who is passionate about making a genuine impact? Do you thrive on the challenge of creating sustainable income streams that help provide vital care and support? If so, we’d love to meet you! St Andrew’s Hospice is looking for an inspiring and results-driven Head of Income Generation to join our team.
About Us
At St Andrew’s Hospice we provide compassionate, specialist palliative care to those with life-limiting illnesses, ensuring dignity, comfort, and support for our patients and their families. Every year, our hospice touches hundreds of lives, and every donation we receive helps us to deliver this critical care. Now, more than ever, we need a strategic leader to grow and diversify our income streams, making our work possible for years to come. If you’re ready to bring your energy, creativity, and expertise to a role with purpose, we’d love to hear from you.
The Role
As the Head of Income Generation, you will:
- Lead, inspire, and develop high-performing fundraising and retail teams.
- Shape and implement an innovative income generation strategy across all channels (individual giving, corporate partnerships, events, lottery, legacy fundraising, retail, and digital).=
- Build strong, meaningful relationships with supporters, donors, corporate partners, and stakeholders.
- Develop and manage budgets, setting and achieving ambitious income targets.
- Lead on new initiatives, exploring creative approaches to income generation and identifying potential for long-term growth.
What We’re Looking For
- A proven track record in income generation of at least 7 figures.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
- Excellent relationship-building and networking skills.
- Experience of developing and implementing effective strategies that drive growth.
- A deep commitment to our mission and values, along with an understanding of the hospice or charity sector.
Why Join Us?
- Be Part of a Purpose-Driven Team: Every day, your work will help provide essential care to those in need.
- Make a Tangible Impact: Your efforts will be key to ensuring St Andrew’s Hospice can continue its mission.
- Career Development: We are committed to supporting your growth with ongoing training and development opportunities.
Further Information: if you would like further information or to have a discussion/visit prior to applying, please contact our HR team who will arrange this with our Chief Executive.
Top job! Head of Commercial Development
- Full time
- £45,000 – £48,000
- Hybrid: Scotland based: Blend of office (Edinburgh-based) and home working
- Closing 9th December 2024
Age Scotland is the Scottish charity for older people, working with and supporting thousands of older people across Scotland through our services, our membership network and communities of interest.
The charity has set out an ambitious income generation strategy, seeking to double its income by 2030. The opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Commercial Development to join the charity and explore opportunities to develop our commercial revenue stream, including through our established workforce training programmes and other, previously tested initiatives, such as energy provision and financial services products. We are very interested in exploring gaps in the market and new products and services with viable growth potential which extend our services to the benefits of older people.
As the Head of Commercial Development, you will report to the CEO and work directly with CFO and connect with senior colleagues across the organisation in the delivery of your role. You will lead a team to build on our existing income generation platforms, helping to deliver even greater impact for older people in Scotland in line with our values, seeking to offer high quality services and products to older people at good value.
Living our values, you will approach the role with integrity, while involving, inspiring and empowering our teams, so that together we can create better outcomes for older people in Scotland.
The post will be Scotland-based, a blend of office (Edinburgh-based) and home working. In return for your hard work, enthusiasm and commitment to our values you’ll receive a generous benefits package:
• Generous holiday allowance of 39 days (FTE)
• A range of learning and development opportunities
• Company sick pay
• Healthcare benefit through Westfield Health
• Discounted gym membership
• Cashback scheme from major retailers
• Contributory pension scheme with employer contributions of 9%
• A comprehensive package of support though our Employee Assistance Programme
• Group life cover up to three times your annual salary
• Cycle to work scheme
• Paid carers leave and dependents’ support
• The option to buy more holidays or sell them
• Enhanced maternity and paternity policies.
Top job! Head of Communications and Marketing
- Full time
- Circa £50,000
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 13th December 2024
To drive forward our No Life Half Lived strategy, we are seeking a Head of Communications and Marketing who is a strategic and influential leader with the vision and creativity to elevate CHSS's brand, reputation, and engagement among our key audiences.
In this pivotal role, you will play a crucial part in strengthening the CHSS brand, enhancing our reputation, and building meaningful connections with a wide range of stakeholders, from service users, volunteers, and supporters to healthcare professionals and the public. Through compelling storytelling, innovative campaigns, and evidence-based marketing strategies, you will enable our key stakeholders to connect and utilise our services when they need them most.
As an accomplished, hands-on marketeer with a proactive and impact-driven mindset, you will bring a strong track record in planning, executing, and managing integrated marketing and communications campaigns that elevate an organisation’s profile. With direct experience in crafting audience-centred propositions and campaigns grounded in both qualitative and quantitative insights the successful candidate will also have a background in leading multi-disciplinary communications teams to achieve measurable results. Building and nurturing effective relationships with a diverse array of internal and external stakeholders will be integral to your role.
Top job! Appeal Director
- Full time
- Circa £65,000
- Hybrid: Any CHAS site, including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Robin House in Balloch or Rachel House in Kinross
- Closing 26th November 2024
Appeal Director – Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS)
Are you ready to make a profound impact on the future of children’s palliative care in Scotland? As Appeal Director, you will play a vital role in our most ambitious appeal yet—driving the six- and seven- figure gifts needed for us to achieve our ambitions in the “It’s Not Just a Hospice Appeal”, to secure critical funding to transform Rachel House children’s hospice, and critically, transform the experience of children’s palliative care in Scotland.
In this high-impact role, you will work with an exceptional team to engage philanthropic partners, cultivate major gifts, and deliver on our ambitious vision. From shaping donor strategies to creating lasting, meaningful partnerships, you’ll play a central part in CHAS’s goal of raising £16.3 million to reimagine Rachel House and grow CHAS’s long-term impact.
“At CHAS, every day brings an opportunity to make a difference, transforming lives through generosity and compassion,” says Iain McAndrew, Director of Income Generation and Engagement.
Where You’ll Fit In
As part of our award-winning Income Generation and Engagement team, you’ll work closely with our Head of Partnerships and Philanthropy and report directly to the Director of Income Generation. The Appeal Director role is integral to our 2024-2028 Strategic Plan, connecting our vision to every generous partner supporting our mission to ensure no family faces their child’s death alone.
About You
To excel as Appeal Director, you will bring:
• Demonstrated success in securing six- and seven-figure gifts.
• Expertise in building lasting, meaningful relationships with high-level donors and partners.
• Proven ability to meet ambitious goals through strategic planning and effective
• The ability to engage, inspire, and articulate compelling cases for support.
• An alignment with CHAS’ vision and values, and a deep commitment to making a difference for children and families.
• Experience in either the nonprofit or commercial sector, with a willingness to navigate complex projects and stakeholders.
Why Join CHAS?
At CHAS, we’re committed to making sure that no one has to face the death of their child alone. We provide unwavering care through a unique model that spans hospices, hospitals, and homes, providing comfort, choice, and dignity to children who may die young and their families.
Working with CHAS means making an extraordinary impact every day in a supportive, collaborative environment. Here’s what we offer:
• Flexible Working: Embrace hybrid options with time split between home and onsite in any of our sites in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Kinross or Balloch, with family-friendly working arrangements.
• Professional Development: Exposure to a range of fundraising activities and continuous learning opportunities.
• Supportive Culture: Work alongside a high-performing, award-winning team dedicated to achieving ambitious goals through innovation and partnership.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy generous annual leave, a competitive pension, incremental salary progression, Blue Light discounts, and extensive health and wellbeing support.
What if you don’t meet all the job requirements?
At CHAS we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, supported, and valued. We celebrate diversity and inclusivity, recognising that everyone’s journey is unique. We believe in the power of transferable skills, so if you don’t have the exact qualifications or background listed but believe your experience and skills are a great fit, we encourage you to apply. Feel free to reach out to Iain or our team for a chat to explore how you could be a great addition to our team.
Top job! Head of Partnerships and Philanthropy
- Full time
- £59,000 – £65,000
- Hybrid: Any CHAS site, including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Robin House in Balloch or Rachel House in Kinross
- Closing 27th November 2024
Head of Partnerships and Philanthropy – Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS)
Help shape the future of children’s palliative care in Scotland
Are you ready to lead transformative growth at Scotland’s only provider of children’s palliative care? As Head of Partnership and Philanthropy at CHAS, you will be at the heart of our ambition to make sure that no family in Scotland has to face the death of their child alone. Joining at a pivotal time in our organisation’s history, you’ll guide talented teams to secure the vital resources that will help us be there for more children who need our help, and their families. This role offers a rare opportunity to champion creative, high-impact partnerships and inspire a dedicated team working to bring comfort and hope to children and families when they need it most.
In this senior role, you’ll oversee our Partnerships and Philanthropy team during this period of transformational growth, leading efforts to secure major donations, develop corporate relationships, and design unforgettable, high-profile events. Working closely with our Appeal Director, you’ll help drive the “It’s Not Just a Hospice” appeal and lead efforts to secure £16.3 million to transform one of our two children’s hospices, Rachel House. With creativity, determination, and compassion, you’ll play a critical role in CHAS’s mission to provide unwavering care to children who may die young and their families.
Your Role at CHAS
As part of our award-winning Income Generation and Engagement Directorate, you’ll report to the Director of Income Generation and Engagement and lead a department of 13 talented professionals, including two senior managers. This role is central to CHAS’s strategic vision, which includes a fundraising goal of £75 million (including £16.3 million from the major appeal) over the next five years to sustain CHAS’s life-changing work and fund key projects like the Rachel House redevelopment.
About You
To excel in this role, you’ll bring:
• Proven strategic leadership: Success in developing and executing high-value strategies that inspire teams and maximise revenue.
• Fundraising expertise: Significant experience in major donor or partnership fundraising, with a strong track record of meeting ambitious goals.
• High-impact relationship-building skills: Ability to cultivate meaningful partnerships with corporate sponsors, major donors, and stakeholders.
• Team development skills: Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing teams, nurturing talent, and driving efficiency.
• Innovative, commercially minded approach: Talent for identifying new opportunities and refining operations to support growth.
• Passion for CHAS’ mission: A commitment to making a tangible difference for families facing a child’s life-limiting condition.
Why Join CHAS?
At CHAS, we’re committed to making sure that no one has to face the death of their child alone. We provide unwavering care through a unique model that spans hospices, hospitals, and homes, providing comfort, choice, and dignity to children who may die young and their families.
Working with CHAS means making an extraordinary impact every day in a supportive, collaborative environment. Here’s what we offer:
• Flexible Working: Embrace hybrid options with time split between home and onsite in any of our sites in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Kinross or Balloch, with family-friendly working arrangements.
• Professional Development: Exposure to a range of fundraising activities and continuous learning opportunities.
• Supportive Culture: Work alongside a high-performing, award-winning team dedicated to achieving ambitious goals through innovation and partnership.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy generous annual leave, a competitive pension, incremental salary progression, Blue Light discounts, and extensive health and wellbeing support.
What if you don’t meet all the job requirements?
At CHAS we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, supported, and valued. We celebrate diversity and inclusivity, recognising that everyone’s journey is unique. We believe in the power of transferable skills, so if you don’t have the exact qualifications or background listed but believe your experience and skills are a great fit, we encourage you to apply. Feel free to reach out to Iain or our team for a chat to explore how you could be a great addition to our team.
At Thistle Foundation we believe in a world of inclusion, free of isolation and loneliness, where a health crisis doesn’t mean a life crisis. Our organisation supports people living with disabilities and long-term health conditions to lead good lives and achieve what matters most to them. Every year, our health and wellbeing team supports 1000s of people across Scotland, and our Supported Living teams work alongside just under 100 people in Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife. They promote citizenship and inclusion and support people to live in their own homes, in their local community.
This new post will form part of the management team and work closely with the Chief Executive and Director of Resources to plan and deliver the Thistle Strategy.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Providing leadership, strategic direction and overall accountability for person-centred activities and a strength-based approach, ensuring continuous improvement and delivery against quality standards.
- Ensuring managers are accountable for their own and their teams’ objectives
- Representing Thistle with a range of stakeholders internally and externally and key contact for contracting organisations.
- Overseeing operational management targets particularly in relation to statutory compliance
You should have both operational and strategic management experience within the health and/or social care sector and professionally qualified to SCQF level 10 or above in a relevant health/ social care qualification and hold appropriate leadership and management qualifications or demonstrate equivalent learning.
Do you want to join an organisation that has been named recently as a Top 100 company to work with by The Sunday Times?
Do you want to work in the beautiful town of Fort William - a relocation allowance of £8,000 is available.
If you would like to have an informal chat before applying please call Rhonda Wilson, Head of Admissions and Programmes in the Highlands, on 07715238337.
About Aberlour Sycamore Fort William
Aberlour provides a number of warm, loving homes for children where everyone learns, laughs, grows into their future and is treasured always. We have a strong ethos of values and a culture that enables us to Be Brave and to Keep the Promise of involving the children and young people as fully as possible in taking decisions that affect their lives.
Our home in Fort William is a Hybrid Model, we have a residential service for children and young people as well as a service we call Sustain Plus, which supports whole families by providing both emotional and practical support. We work with families and parents to secure a nurturing environment for children up to 18 years old. We also help parents/caregivers develop their ability to care for their children, provide practical parenting skills, and engage with their community. Our service provides flexible support of varying intensity and aims to encourage the development of family routines, resilience, and improved parental confidence.
We are looking to appoint a House Manager who will join our strong and thriving Residential/Sustain Plus community in Aberlour.
What we are looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a passion for supporting vulnerable children and whole families to achieve the best possible outcomes in their lives. The successful candidate will have the drive, determination and cultural values to be able to lead their team to empower the children and young people to make the changes which will ultimately transform their lives.
We want someone who believes that all children and families are deserving of love and someone who will support the team to ensure that our children and families are able to live fulfilling lives.
You should have experience of working in and leading practice, preferably in a children’s house and with families. You must be visible to the team and children which will include working some evenings and weekends.
Ideally you will have knowledge about developmental trauma, how this impacts children’s early life experiences.
A comprehensive support package focussed on achieving excellence in practice is provided to all of our teams and the successful candidate will also receive clinical supervision, provided externally to support their professional practice development and well-being.
If you share our vision of Being Brave for every child, young person and families, and Keeping the Promise, and you have the skills and passion required to meet the challenges of this role we look forward to hearing from you.
You will be required to have or be willing to work towards the qualifications for being a manager in a residential childcare facility: a relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 9 or above plus a management qualification at SCQF level 8 or above.
What we offer
As well as a supportive team and excellent training opportunities, we want all our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers.
Are you an expert in IT, Infrastructure and system security? Are you looking for that next step in your career? If so, reach your full potential and join Quarriers as our IT Operations and Security Manager!
Your new opportunity
Quarriers have a rare and exciting opportunity for an IT Operations and Security Manager to lead and drive the vision of our state-of-the-art technology and systems across multiple services. You will be responsible for high quality delivery, autonomy over design, implementation and management of a small team of IT professionals.
As a key player within the IT team, you will work at a strategic level alongside the Head of IT ensuring that both user needs and organisational objectives are met. You will be responsible for the delivery and implementation of current and future IT needs while aligning various aspects of IT support Scotland wide.
If you are looking for an IT role with a difference, where your technical knowledge and skills directly support staff and the people, we support then this is the perfect opportunity for you!
This is a full-time permanent role working 35 hours per week in line with our agile working policy, which blends home-working with office time and service visits.
What you will need to bring to the role
- Qualified to degree level or relevant equivalent experience.
- Extensive knowledge of infrastructure implementation and support, including Networking, Telephony and Storage.
- Proven experience and knowledge of managing IT systems and packages including Microsoft Technology stack (O365, Azure, Intune)
- Responsibility for implementing and maintaining Cyber Security systems, processes and Accreditation (Cyber Essentials Plus)
- Be forward thinking in applying new technologies into our support and medical services, like AI, Applied technology and IOT
- Excellent problem solver who can work to strict deadlines.
- Ability to manage business relationships effectively and deliver positive outcomes.
- Excellent IT, analytical and strategic planning skills.
- Experience of leading a team of IT professionals.
What you will get in return
- Substantial holiday entitlement.
- Generous workplace pension.
- Family-friendly working policies and procedures.
- Life Assurance.
- Wider benefits including our Employee Assistance Programme, free physiotherapy & occupational health support.
Quarriers have Investors in People Platinum accreditation and are a Scottish Living Wage Employer
About Us
Quarriers is one of Scotland’s leading social care charities. We provide practical care and support for vulnerable children, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances. We challenge poverty and inequality of opportunity to bring about positive changes in people’s lives.
Would you like to join us during a period of transformational change? Join us in transforming our Hospice! We need your property and facilities expertise to help improve our building.
About us
The Ayrshire Hospice is finishing our “once in a lifetime” Capital Build project, which will ensure that we are prepared to meet the needs of our community to provide palliative and end of life care for future generations. Everything we do is about making today matter and our patients and family's voices are at the heart of all we do.
Upon the much-anticipated move back “home”, we are looking for someone to help support the smooth running of this exceptional and technical building as well as our entire estate. You will be expected to liaise with all departments across our organisation to anticipate any challenges and opportunities. Problem solving is key to this role, with our support, you’ll be well versed in the inner workings of the building, correcting commons faults, or being able to escalate to the appropriate team members.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Facilities and Property Management, you will support the day to day smooth running of our Hospice buildings.
Through regular checks you’ll ensure that all fire, health & safety, and security requirements are maintained, always to the highest standards. Actively following, and exhibiting our values of being kind and compassionate, honest and inclusive at each and every interaction with our patients, families, staff, volunteers and visitors.
We will ask you to take huge pride in providing information on all aspects of the building, with expert guidance and in a manner appropriate to each individual. You will be a natural ‘organiser’, you thrive supporting others and you are adept at managing a variety of sometimes conflicting priorities. Your attitude and approach are always fresh; no matter how many times an issue has been presented to you, you will ensure first class customer service.
About You
You are passionate about facilities management and delivering a great service, showing flair and the natural ability to project a positive and friendly image. You are highly motivated and possess an immense sense of pride in your work; you're enthusiastic about delivering high-quality work in line with various regulatory standards. You have a positive “can do” attitude to solving problems in a professional and courteous manner
A strong team player with great communication skills and you are well organised and punctual with an eagle eye for detail.
You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and where our values are at the heart of all we do making a difference to the environment for our patients and their families and our staff and volunteers.
Job Summary
The Ayrshire Hospice is ambitiously developing its main site, and this development will support major organisational change, modernising service delivery for the benefit of staff, patients, carers and the public.
To enable us to be a modern, inclusive employer - the environment in which our staff work is fundamental to our success, providing effective space to deliver services and good working conditions, ensuring staff are safe, can work effortlessly and effectively
The Ayrshire Hospice is therefore seeking an individual to fill the position of Technical Support Supervisor, who, working with the Head of Facilities and Property Management and the facilities team, will enable this to happen.
The Technical Support Supervisor will report directly to the Head of Facilities & Property Management and will assist in the delivery of a responsive and effective facilities management service.
The individual will have a good knowledge of facilities management, preferably in a health care setting, and will have experience of conducting general repairs. They will also have the skills necessary to diagnose and co-ordinate the corrective actions required on all aspects of; mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) systems to ensure optimal operating results.
The successful candidate will support the planning and implementation of the organisation’s policies and procedures, including the day-to-day operations of the facilities portfolio. The successful candidates will manage facilities staff duties, liaising with contractors, hospice staff and volunteers, ensuring that health and safety policies and procedures are followed.
As a member of the Hospice team, you will be working in a clinical end of life care environment always putting the patients' needs first, despite conflicting priorities.
The Ayrshire Hospice is a values-based organisation, and the values of kindness, compassion, honesty and inclusiveness underpin the work undertaken by all staff and volunteers. The Technical Support Supervisor must demonstrate alignment with our values and a focus on the delivery of excellent services for patients and families.
Would you like to join us in as we open the doors of our newly built and refurbished Hospice building? Do you have a can-do attitude and impeccable attention to detail?
About us
The Ayrshire Hospice is finishing our “once in a lifetime” Capital Build project, which will ensure that we are prepared to meet the needs of our community to provide palliative and end of life care for future generations. Everything we do is about making today matter and our patients and family's voices are at the heart of all we do.
Upon the much-anticipated move back “home”, we are looking for someone dynamic, engaging and forward-thinking who will lead our front of house operations including our Reception, Gargowan Cafe and Boutique Shop, Gargowan Gifts as well as our contemplation space called the Magnolia room.
You’ll be front and centre, a personable and professional point of contact for everyone who walks through our doors, ensuring every operational element runs like clockwork. Actively following, and exhibiting our values of being kind and compassionate, honest and inclusive at each and every interaction with our patients, families, staff, volunteers and visitors.
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an individual who will lead the Front of House team, made up of our amazing volunteers. You will be at the heart of the hospice, ensuring your team welcomes every visitor from the moment they step through our doors or pick up the phone to us. Every step of our visitor journey, from the start must be seamless and consistently exceed expectations, regardless of the reason for their visit. Our vision is to create the most incredible welcome for our community, ensuring a service that’s unique, bespoke and tailored to each visitor’s requirements. Actively following, and exhibiting our values of being kind and compassionate, honest and inclusive at each and every interaction with our patients, families, staff, volunteers and visitors.
About You
This important role calls for strong organisational and communication skills with a high degree of planning and attention to detail. Significant experience in a customer service environment is essential and hospitality experience would be beneficial. The successful candidate will also have strong people skills and be able to work well under pressure, juggling competing priorities day to day. You must have the personality to be able to build rapport with all our visitors, understanding the sensitivities of the environment, so high emotional intelligence and resilience are required. A professional and courteous manner and a willingness to go above and beyond for our visitors many of which are family members of our patients as well as staff are all essential qualities. A real people person, you’ll be able to find a connection with just about anyone, from anywhere.
Job Summary
As our Front of House Manager, you will be the welcoming face of our organisation, ensuring that every visitor, no matter their reason for coming into our building are welcomed and treated in line with our values which are kindness and compassion, being honest and inclusive. You will manage and oversee all aspects of the Hospice front of house operations including reception, in house events, housekeeping, coffee shop and catering services, volunteers, and team management. You will also oversee our Contemplation space, learning and teaching events, ad hoc special events, deliveries and donations. You will create a front of house operation that is courteous, efficient, consistent, and professional whilst providing a welcoming and uplifting experience for patients, visitors, and the public. You will be a role model for hospitality throughout the Hospice ensuring a strong, positive public image is maintained by you and your team of staff and volunteers.