Organisation:

The Soul Shack is a grassroots creative health and wellbeing charity, based in Sighthill, Glasgow. We provide a wide range of creative health and wellbeing services, aimed at supporting those in recovery from addiction, mental health challenges, isolation, abuse and poverty.

We are in a very exciting transition process, and are about to take over management of larger premises in Sighthill. With that, we are recruiting an Operations & Funding Manager, who can support the operational and financial sustainability and growth of our charity.

The role:

• Supporting the operational management of the charity;
• Assisting with governance and compliance obligations;
• Managing administrative systems and organisational processes, including bookkeeping, payroll, audits, financial management etc;
• Identifying funding opportunities and supporting fundraising activity;
• Preparing grant applications, reports, and monitoring documentation;
• Maintaining relationships with funders, partners, and stakeholders;
• Assisting with budgeting, reporting, and financial administration;
• Supporting safeguarding, equality, and data protection responsibilities;
• Support with social media management.
• Support with bookings, let management and the ongoing PMGC process.
• Attend and support board meetings
• Ensure all relevant data is stored, reviewed, managed and distributed in line with company policy.
• Manage all aspects of pricing, policies and procedures for new premises.
• Support training design and delivery.
• Undertaking other duties reasonably consistent with the role.

About you:

• Able to hit the ground running, with charity and community fundraising, particularly in relation to grant funding.
• Able to multi-task and manage the operational components of a busy community service.
• Understanding of charity governance and facilities management.
• Excellent communication skills, and confident holding space for large groups.
• Excellent written skills.
• Competent with Microsoft Word, Excel, AI software, and various marketing platforms.
• Good understanding of financial management.
• Compassionate, energetic and reliable.

Contract:

21 hours per week (days/times negotiable)

£33,000 per annum (pro-rata = £19,800)

28 days annual leave (pro-rata), plus public holidays.

6% Employer Pension Contribution.

Office-based - Sighthill, Glasgow.

1 year fixed-term contract, with possibility of extension (funding dependent)

The One World Shop was established over 40 years ago and has played a lead role in the Fair Trade movement in Scotland, including helping Edinburgh and Glasgow become Fairtrade cities and Scotland to become a Fair Trade Nation.

As well as running a thriving city centre shop, we have an online shop and we support schools, faith groups and local businesses to learn about and sell fair trade products. We currently employ 7 paid staff and over 20 volunteers. Our aim is to reduce poverty in deprived areas of the world through trading fairly and we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting low-carbon living.

We are seeking to appoint several new voluntary Management Committee members; we are particularly looking at people with skills and experience in any of the following:

• Human Resources
• Property, leases, surveying
• Retail sales and management
• Business management
• Finance, funding, ethical investment

Board meetings are held every two months by Zoom or occasionally in the shop.

About St Vincent’s Hospice

For more than 38 years, St Vincent’s Hospice has been at the heart of the Renfrewshire community, providing specialist palliative and end of life care to individuals and families facing life-limiting illness.

Supporting people across Renfrewshire and surrounding areas, the hospice delivers compassionate, person-centred care through a wide range of services including in-patient care, community support, family and bereavement services, counselling, wellbeing support and outreach programmes.

As demand for hospice services continues to grow, we are committed to developing sustainable income streams that will allow us to continue delivering and expanding our vital services free of charge to local families.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the hospice at a pivotal stage in its development.

About the Role

As Trust Fundraising Manager, you will play a central role in securing the funding needed to sustain and grow hospice services for the future.

We are looking for an ambitious, motivated and relationship-focused manager who can build meaningful partnerships with charitable trusts, foundations and statutory funders. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will develop compelling funding proposals, communicate the impact of hospice care through powerful storytelling and steward long-term relationships that deliver sustainable income growth.

This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine and lasting impact within a respected and compassionate local charity, helping ensure that patients and families across our community continue to receive exceptional care and support when it matters most.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a trusts and foundations fundraising plan
• Research and secure new funding opportunities
• Build compelling funding applications and impact reports
• Develop long-term relationships with funders and supporters
• Support income growth across core hospice services and innovation projects
• Maintain accurate CRM records using Raisers Edge (NXT)
• Collaborate across teams to gather case studies, outcomes and service data
• Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and GDPR

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

• Proven experience securing income from trusts, foundations or statutory funders
• A successful track record in writing funding applications and reports
• Excellent written communication and storytelling skills
• Strong relationship-building and stewardship experience
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• A collaborative and proactive approach
• Empathy with the values and mission of hospice care

Experience within the hospice, healthcare or charity sector would be advantageous.

Why Join Us?

At St Vincent’s Hospice, you will join a compassionate and supportive organisation where your work will make a direct difference to local families facing some of life’s most difficult moments.

This is an opportunity to be part of a respected charity with ambitious plans for the future, helping secure sustainable funding that will support exceptional care across our communities for years to come.

The Women’s Support Project (WSP) is a national organisation based in Glasgow. We aim to raise awareness of the extent and effects of violence against women and girls (VAWG), and to support those affected by this.

The WSP adopts a feminist ethos and principles in all its activities. Key themes in our work are addressing unmet need and emerging issues, making links between different forms of violence and abuse, and supporting multiagency and partnership approaches, ensuring the root causes of male VAWG are addressed. The work of WSP bridges the gap between statutory and specialist services in their response to male VAWG.

Our priority areas of focus are:

• Commercial Sexual Exploitation (including women involved in selling or exchanging sex);
• Racially minoritised women’s experiences of VAWG (including FGM and ritual practices);
• Technologically facilitated harm.

We welcome applications from women of all backgrounds and levels of experience, whilst at this point we have particular interest in hearing from people who have experience in the following areas:

• Finance.
• Fund raising/Income generation
• Migration / immigration

We would be keen to hear from people who have lived experience of any of the issues our work covers.

As a Trustee, you will:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the charity’s strategic plans.
• Ensure the charity is operating within its legal and financial requirements.
• Support and guide the charity's leadership team, offering advice and expertise.
• Attend regular board meetings.
• Act as an ambassador for the Women’s Support Project.

By joining the Board of Trustees, you will gain valuable governance experience, develop new skills, and be part of a supportive and dynamic team.

Experience required

As a trustee, you should have:

• A commitment to the mission and values of The Women’s Support Project.
• Experience or interest in charity governance, finance, HR, fundraising, or community engagement.
• Strong communication and team-working skills.
• Ability to dedicate time to attend meetings and engage with charity activities.
• Previous experience as a trustee is beneficial but not essential.

This opportunity is open to women only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Travel details

Meetings are normally held on Zoom with some face to face meetings in the WSP Office in Central Glasgow.

Expenses

The position Is not paid but reasonable expenses will be covered.

Training details

Trustees will be given an induction to the charity and board, and will have ongoing support from the chair and other board members.

Restrictions

Minimum age:18

PVG certificate required

Lesmahagow Development Trust is entering a landmark three-year period of growth. Supported by the Scottish Government’s Strengthening Communities Programme, we are moving beyond traditional grant-funded delivery toward a model of long-term economic independence and community-led infrastructure.

We are seeking a commercially-minded Business Manager to drive the financial evolution of the Trust. You will treat our community assets as a portfolio, identifying new revenue streams and operational efficiencies to ensure our long-term independence from grant funding.

You will be responsible for transitioning the trust away from grant dependency by optimising our assets and building a resilient, sustainable income model.

Key Deliverables:

• Commercial sustainability: identifying and developing business models that generate a sustainable commercial surplus to reduce grant dependency.
• Financial management & reporting: maintaining the Trust’s day-to-day financial records, managing cash flow, and producing internal quarterly reports to ensure the Trust remains within budget.
• Asset & operations oversight: strategic management of physical and financial assets to ensure they are performing optimally for the community.
• Grant compliance: ensuring all financial reporting for the Strengthening Communities Programme is accurate and submitted on time to trigger quarterly payments.

Essential Criteria:

• Commercial experience: proven track record in business management, commercial development, or social enterprise leadership.
• Financial literacy: competency in day-to-day financial management
• Reporting skills: ability to prepare clear financial summaries, reconciliations, and budget-versus-actual reports for Board review.
• Operational management: experience in overseeing contracts, leases, or facilities to ensure cost-efficiency and compliance.
• Strategic planning: ability to translate the Trust’s goals into viable business cases that generate income.

Desirable Criteria:

• Governance knowledge: understanding of charity finance regulations.
• Accountancy systems: experience in the use of cloud accounting software (e.g. Xero) and spreadsheet modeling.

About Sunrise Partnership

Sunrise Partnership (SC04859) is a small, locally based charity offering free, confidential support to children and young people (up to age 18) who have experienced significant loss or bereavement. Our work is rooted in compassion, inclusion and the belief that every young person deserves space to be heard and supported.

We are now looking to recruit new Trustees to strengthen our Board and help guide the charity through its next phase of development.

Trustee Roles Available

We welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds. In particular, we are seeking trustees with experience or interest in:

• Fundraising – helping us build sustainable income and strengthen community support
• Treasury/Finance – supporting financial oversight, budgeting and good governance
• Social Work/psychology/counselling/nursing – bringing insight into children’s wellbeing, safeguarding and support needs
• Business Development/Marketing – helping us grow our profile, partnerships, and reach
• Teaching/Education – offering understanding of young people’s needs and school environments

You do not need previous board experience, we welcome individuals looking to develop their skills in a supportive environment.

What Trustees Do

Trustees work collectively to ensure Sunrise Partnership is well‑governed, financially sustainable and delivering high‑quality support. Responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic direction and oversight
• Ensuring finances, risks, and resources are well managed
• Supporting good governance and transparent reporting
• Contributing your skills, insight, and lived experience to Board discussions
• Championing our mission and values

Time Commitment

• 10 Board meetings per year, usually late afternoon/early evening (in person in Aberdeen or online)
• Optional involvement in events, fundraising, or training depending on your interests