Join PLUS Forth Valley and help ensure our finances and operations are as strong and inclusive as the services we deliver.

PLUS Forth Valley is looking for a skilled and values-led Finance and Business Manager to strengthen the charity’s financial planning, business operations, and long-term sustainability. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident finance professional who enjoys blending hands-on systems work with strategic input and leadership.

You’ll be joining a passionate, person-centred team committed to ensuring children, young people, and adults with disabilities and additional support needs have every opportunity to thrive.

About PLUS Forth Valley

PLUS is a well-established local charity based in Stirling, supporting children, young people, and young adults aged 0–35 with disabilities, ASN, or long-term health conditions. The charities core values of Integrity, Respect, Compassion, and Dependability are at the heart of everything they do. Through a mix of one-to-one and group sessions from crafts and sensory play to cinema trips and outdoor adventures, they help participants build life skills, confidence, and social connection.

The organisation currently support over 240 individuals and their families through their programmes, offering not only enriching experiences but also much-needed respite to parents and carers. Their work is delivered by a dedicated team of 14 core staff and over 50 sessional workers. They are now investing in their fundraising capacity to support a more sustainable future — and this role is central to that vision.

Responsibilities of the Finance and Business Manager

This is a pivotal role overseeing the financial management, operational infrastructure, and business planning of PLUS. As a key member of the senior team, you’ll provide leadership across finance, HR administration, compliance, and risk management – ensuring the charity runs smoothly and remains on a strong financial footing.

You’ll work closely with the CEO, Fundraiser, and Board to guide financial strategy, develop efficient systems, and provide clear, timely financial reporting. You’ll also manage a small team and contribute to governance and income development processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Strategy & Reporting

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Produce monthly management accounts and financial reports for the Board.
• Manage annual audit process and compliance with OSCR/Companies House.

Operational Oversight & Risk

• Oversee contracts, insurance, procurement, and business continuity planning.
• Maintain risk registers and support risk management processes.
• Manage financial systems and lead improvements to efficiency and accuracy.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Line-manage finance and admin staff.
• Support the Trust Fundraiser with financial information for bids and reporting.
• Provide financial insight to support strategic projects and service development.

HR & Office Administration

• Oversee payroll, pensions and HR records in partnership with external providers.
• Ensure smooth running of the office environment and resources.

What does PLUS Forth Valley need from you?

Essential Experience and Skills:

• Strong financial management experience, ideally in the charity sector
• Skilled in budgeting, reporting, and compliance (including charity regulations)
• Experience managing teams and improving systems and processes
• Strong organisational skills with a proactive, solutions-focused approach
• Excellent communication and ability to present financial information clearly
• A values-led approach aligned with PLUS’s mission

Desirable Experience and Skills:

• Knowledge of HR processes or charity governance.
• Familiarity with CRMs or financial software (e.g. Quickbooks or similar).
• Experience working in disability, health, or social care sectors.
• Understanding of fundraising principles and restricted income management.

Bring your financial and operational skills to a charity that is changing lives every day. Apply now and help PLUS build a sustainable future for inclusive services across Forth Valley.

Who we are

Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aim is to make sure nobody faces dementia alone. We provide support and information to people with dementia, their carers and families, we campaign for the rights of people with dementia and fund vital dementia research.

What you’ll do

The Support Worker will provide a combination of personal care, care at home and housing support to people with dementia in their own homes. The post holder will be part of a dedicated team that will ensure that the highest quality of service is provided.

We are looking for a unique person who can support people with dementia, living within their own home in a Supported Living Service, personalised to the tenants needs.

Our support workers are our most important people as they provide front line support.

Our support workers help tenants to maintain skills and independence by providing support and care with all aspects of daily living.

You will be working shifts, including Day Shift, Back Shift and Nightshift and will be working weekends and Public Holidays to meet the needs of the people you support.

What you’ll have

Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia. You will also have good communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and participate in training is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia is essential.

You will have or be willing to work towards an SVQ level 3 in Care.

Our mission is to champion the role of voluntary organisations in building a flourishing society and support them to do work that has a positive impact. Our values— accountable, committed, responsive, supportive, progressive, and bold—guide everything we do.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially from disabled people and those from ethnic minority communities.

About the Role

We’re launching a brand-new Bookkeeping and Independent Examination Service—and we’re looking for a skilled and motivated Bookkeeping Service Adviser to help us build it from the ground up.

This is a unique opportunity to shape a service that will support voluntary organisations across Scotland with their financial management and compliance.

Why Join Us?

• 33 days annual leave + 6 public holidays
• Generous pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution)
• Flexible and blended working from day one
• Supportive, inclusive, and values-driven culture

Are you an experienced and motivated finance professional looking to make a difference in Glasgow’s vibrant third sector?

GCVS (Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector) is recruiting a Management Accountant to support the financial planning, analysis and reporting across our organisation. This is a great opportunity to contribute your financial expertise to a values-driven organisation working to strengthen communities and support voluntary and community organisations throughout Glasgow.

As part of our Finance and Payroll Services department, you’ll lead on preparing management accounts, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, and delivering high-quality financial insight to inform decision-making. You’ll also work closely with the Head of Finance and Payroll Services to improve systems and processes, and provide line management to relevant staff.

We’re looking for someone who is qualified or part-qualified, has excellent analytical and communication skills, and enjoys working with others to solve problems and improve services. Experience of using financial systems, Excel, and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI) will be an advantage — as will experience in the voluntary sector.

What We Offer:

• A reduced full-time working week of 32 hours
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Generous employer pension contribution (8%) with life assurance as part of the pension scheme.
• Flexible working and a supportive hybrid model.
• 28 days annual leave + fixed 13.5 public holidays.

More Information on the Job Description, Person Specification and Main Employment conditions is provided on the document enclosed.

Your daily routine will be as varied as the needs of the people you are supporting. You will play an active role in the set-up, delivery and development of recreational activities, engaging children in creative play and the management of suitable activities for the different ages and interests of children.

About you:

Is creating fun and friendship your superpower?

If you would like to work in a supportive and understanding work environment, ensuring that families feel valued and part of an inclusive community, we would love to have you on board.

This job is for you if you have:

• Knowledge and experience of facilitating indoor and outdoor play opportunities and environments and leading recreational activities
• A demonstrable understanding of, and experience in, the value of play and working with children and young people with disabilities
• A proven ability to work in a flexible and creative manner, as an individual and as part of a team
• Knowledge and experience of facilitating young people’s social activities

Do you have a passion for building strong relationships and community connections? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join Dates-n-Mates as a Community Engagement & Event Lead. You will be based in our Central Scotland Team covering Falkirk, Stirling & Clackmannanshire.

So, who are we? Dates-n-Mates Scotland is an organisation run by and for adults who have a learning disability. We are Scotland’s first friendship and dating agency connecting people in Renfrewshire, Glasgow, Falkirk, Aberdeen, Stirling, and Clackmannanshire.

Formerly a project of C-Change Scotland for 15 years, Dates-n-Mates became an independent charity in 2023. Our work is underpinned by a human rights-based approach, and we believe it is people’s right to live life free of discrimination and to develop relationships of their choosing, to love and be loved. We are award-winning and received a Scottish Charity Award for Pioneering Project in 2017 and we were last year’s finalists in the category of Scottish Charity of the Year.

You can learn more about Dates-n-Mates by visiting our website:

datesnmates.org.uk

Blackwood is driven by its vision to help people to live life to the full through good quality landlord and care services.

As a registered Scottish charity and registered social landlord, we are a leading housing and care provider in Scotland, specialising in services for people with disabilities. Founded in 1972 by Dr Margaret Blackwood, the organisation is entirely focused on creating personalised and individual solutions to help people live fully and independently. We provide warm, safe, comfortable homes and care and support for adults with physical disabilities, long term conditions, sensory impairment and learning disabilities.

We are seeking a new Chair of the Board to help us deliver our strategic objectives to deliver good outcomes for our customers.

Our Board meets 5 times a year and Board Members will also be required to attend additional Committee meetings, and two Strategy Days. Most meetings take place in the early evening, with a mix of in person and remote attendance. Our Head office is in Edinburgh. Full induction and on-going training and development support will be provided.

The Board has recently agreed a remuneration allowance for the Chair of the Board and all out-of-pocket expenses including travel will be reimbursed.

Blackwood is driven by its vision to help people to live life to the full through good quality landlord and care services.

As a registered Scottish charity and registered social landlord, we are a leading housing and care provider in Scotland, specialising in services for people with disabilities. Founded in 1972 by Dr Margaret Blackwood, the organisation is entirely focused on creating personalised and individual solutions to help people live fully and independently. We provide warm, safe, comfortable homes and care and support for adults with physical disabilities, long term conditions, sensory impairment and learning disabilities.

We are seeking up to three other Board Members to help us deliver our strategic objectives to deliver good outcomes for our customers. Specifically, we are looking to further strengthen our board with new members with experience and skills in:

• Financial management

• Care services

• Housing and Asset Management

Our Board meets 5 times a year and Board Members will also be required to attend additional Committee meetings, and two Strategy Days. Most meetings take place in the early evening, with a mix of in person and remote attendance. Our Head office is in Edinburgh. Full induction and on-going training and development support will be provided.

All Board Members are reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses including travel.

Angus Voice (AV) currently have the following vacancies on our Board of Directors:

• Treasurer

• General Board Members with experience of funding applications

Angus Voice is for and led by people who have personal experience of accessing mental health services. The aim is to build the capacity and involvement of people who use mental health services. It enables us to contribute to improving the services that affect us. The project does this by building partnerships and challenging stigma and discrimination.

Angus Voice invite applications from individuals who are willing to share their expertise, knowledge and skills in taking forward this important work and ensuring best practice in Board Governance. The individual must be committed in our collective strategic vision for the organisation in creating a more inclusive community where every person’s voice matters.

A combination of interpersonal abilities, organisational capabilities, and a deep understanding of fundraising principles is essential. Duties will include increasing funds by researching and targeting charitable trusts whose criteria match Angus Voice’s aims and values, including third sector and statutory services funding alongside individual and corporate supporter recruitment and development

We are looking for people who have an understanding and commitment to reducing inequality, isolation and stigma and have the following skills and expertise:

• Finance/Accountancy (Treasurer)

• Law/HR

• Expertise by Experience

• Leadership/Governance

• Project Management

This role is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although expenses for travel may be claimed in line with AV’s expenses policy. We are currently holding bi-monthly Board meetings in Angus but envisage, due to growth, there will be a mix of in person and remote meetings moving forward - so we would consider someone out with the local area taking on this role.

JOB CONTEXT: Crossbasket House provides accommodation and support for families with seriously ill children receiving care in the Royal Hospital for Children Glasgow and other hospitals in the west of Scotland. Families stay free of charge in the 30 bedroomed House and there is no time limit on the accommodation – once a family is given a room it is theirs until their child is discharged from hospital. For families with a sick child, the House is a fantastic haven at a stressful time when their child’s stay in hospital requires them to be close by while they are away from home.

JOB PURPOSE: To be a main point of contact in the House, providing a friendly, professional and efficient service to families, visitors and all stakeholders. To be a competent person to be the sole member of staff on occasions during your shift along with the following primary responsibilities. To support the range of programmes developed and delivered within the House, to support future growth initiatives.

Work Pattern: Shift work and On-Call required

• Monday to Friday: 7:00am – 3:00pm or 1:00pm – 9:00pm
• Weekends (Saturday & Sunday): 9:00am – 6:00pm

Note: Flexibility is essential due to the nature of the role.

Benefits:

• Annual Leave: 20 days annual leave plus 12 public holidays (pro-rata)
• Pension: Auto-enrolment with a 5% company contribution
• Death in Service Benefit: Provided at no cost to the employee