Become part of a Charity Making a Difference Every Day

Healthy and Active in East Kilbride is entering an exciting phase of development as we continue to build healthier, more connected and more resilient communities.

We're looking for an experienced and highly organised Senior Operations Co-ordinator to help ensure the organisation continues to operate smoothly, efficiently and effectively.

Working closely with the Chief Executive, you'll play a key role in supporting our staff, strengthening organisational systems, and ensuring the charity has the operational foundations needed to continue delivering impact across East Kilbride.

About the Role

This is a varied and rewarding position covering:

• Operations and administration
• Staff supervision
• Finance administration using Xero
• Payroll administration
• HR support and compliance
• Health & Safety coordination
• Policies and procedures
• Governance and Board support
• Reporting and organisational development

No two days are the same, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys responsibility, variety and autonomy to make things happen.

About You

We’re looking for the right person who:

• Loves helping organisations run effectively.
• Enjoys working with systems and finding better ways of working.
• Has strong administration, coordination or operations experience.
• Is comfortable supervising staff and supporting colleagues.
• Has experience working with finance systems and organisational processes.
• Takes pride in delivering work to a high standard.

Why Join Us?

You'll be joining a respected and ambitious local charity with a strong reputation for community impact.

You'll enjoy a varied role, supportive team culture, opportunities for development and the chance to make a genuine difference every day.

Connect Community Trust is a community-led charity supporting people across Greater Easterhouse. We provide practical, accessible services that help local people improve their financial wellbeing, employment opportunities, digital skills and overall quality of life. We are now looking for a motivated and well-organised Energy Adviser to join our team.

The Energy Adviser will support local people who are experiencing fuel poverty. The role will provide confidential and impartial advice, helping people understand their options, reduce their energy costs, manage their household budgets and access any financial support they may be entitled to. Where appropriate, clients will also be connected to our wider support, including Connect’s Welfare Rights team.

You will manage your own caseload, maintain accurate client records and contribute to monitoring information and reports for the project’s funders. You will also help promote the service locally, build strong referral pathways and work closely with community organisations, housing providers and our other partners.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who is supportive, approachable and committed to helping people. You should be able to work independently while also contributing positively as part of the wider Connect Community Trust team.

The successful applicant should be well organised and confident using Microsoft Office and Advice Pro, however training will be offered.

This is an excellent opportunity to join the team at Connect Community Trust and make a genuine difference to people who are struggling with energy costs and financial hardship.

Clackmannanshire Council is promoting Community Connecting as a way of reducing or mitigating inequalities.

Community Connecting links people seeking help from public services with local community resources to find services and activities that offer practical, social and emotional support to improve people’s lives. The programme brings together Clackmannanshire Council, CTSI and the wider voluntary and community sector to work in partnership to support local adults.

This role links specifically with Strive a multi agency support team, alongside the Alcohol and Drug Partnership and Housing Services, working with people who have been identified by staff as likely to benefit from a Community Connecting approach that will positively improve their outcomes.

Approach

You’ll usually work with someone over several sessions, depending on their needs, though it is important that you maintain clear boundaries and do not create a dependence. Your expertise and experience will enable you to actively listen to their issues and concerns, and have good quality conversations to explore what might be required to meet their needs. Your holistic approach and excellent interpersonal skills will mean that you provide support and encouragement to people around a wide range of aspects of their wellbeing. You will provide them with information and support around access to groups and activities to help build their confidence and wellbeing. This support will enable them to break down social isolation, loneliness and bring lasting improvements to their lives.

We're looking for a versatile and enthusiastic individual to join our small team. Around half of their time will be spent supporting the smooth facilitation of music sessions and events with children and adults. The other half will be spent supporting the operational side of the organisation, with a particular focus on admin and social media tasks. Whether they’re carrying a keyboard into a room or setting up refreshments, engaging with a quiet participant, keeping track of attendance, or crafting the perfect Instagram reel to showcase our impact, the successful candidate will be an important part of the organisation's overall impact and sustainability, and they will be the first point of contact for the organisation for many of our participants and partners.

Regardless of their former educational or professional experiences and outcomes, we are looking for someone who can learn with direction and guidance, isn’t afraid to ask questions when they are uncertain, and can progress to taking ownership over their schedule and workload over their time with the organisation.

We recognise that the charity and third sector do not always reflect the communities they support. We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce that reflects our local community. Applications from candidates from lower socio-economic backgrounds, those with lived experience of the care system, and Black and racially minoritised individuals are especially welcomed.

Why work with us?

• Join a hardworking creative team where every team member's contributions are valued.
• Be involved in creating positive experiences & memories through music for everyone in our community (including our staff and volunteers!)
• Develop a broad range of skills alongside experienced Community Music professionals.
• Collaborate with Co-Directors to develop your role.
• Annual Leave: 25 days pro rata’d plus 10 days public holiday pro rata’d.
• Staff are entitled to an additional full day’s annual leave per year of service up to a maximum of 5 years.
• Pension: Employer Contribution is 8% of salary.
• Bike to Work Scheme available to all staff.