Over recent years, SBP has grown from a fledgling charity to an established and impactful organisation with an annual budget of over £1m in restricted and unrestricted funds.
This new Finance & HR Manager role will replace our existing Head of Finance, who will retire in the coming months, and have strategic and operational ownership of SBP’s finances, as well as responsibility of SBP’s HR policy and processes.
See the job description, available for download below, for the responsibilities associated with the role, as well as the experience, skills and attributes we are seeking.
Organisation profile
SCOTLAND: The Big Picture (SBP) is a charity that works to make rewilding happen across Scotland, as a solution to the growing climate and biodiversity crises, by influencing opinion and delivering practical change. Our vision is of a vast network of rewilded land and water, where wildlife flourishes and people thrive.
We are a small, friendly, agile and progressive team that works in a spirit of collaboration with many different interest groups to:
Learn more about SBP and the way we work at scotlandbigpicture.com.
Do you share our vision of creating a better world and our passion for providing long-term solutions to the world’s biggest challenges? If so, and you have the values, experience and passion you could play a crucial role in one of our governance positions that could help shape the future and build the resilience and reach of SCIAF.
About SCIAF
SCIAF is the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund - the official relief and development agency of the Catholic Church in Scotland. Around the world, SCIAF works with people of all faiths and none. We believe all God’s children are our sisters and brothers, and that everyone must be treated with dignity. We work in partnership with local and church organisations, supporting communities across the world to bring about lasting change. We are inspired by the Gospel to tackle the causes of poverty and injustice.
Our positions
• Chair of the Finance, Risk, Audit and Compliance Committee and Trustee
The Finance, Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee plays a key role in the oversight and monitoring of the work of SCIAF and thus strengthens its accountability. The Chair of this committee serves on our Board of Directors.
In addition to the skills required of all Board members, we are looking for a Chartered Accountant (or equivalent) who has worked at a senior level in the finance sector, in industry, the third or public sector. This highly experienced individual will also:
o Have held senior level positions in the accounting divisions of professional
services firms (ideally Partner) or in Industry (ideally Managing Director level or
equivalent in the Finance function).
o Understand financial accounts and accounting conventions, and has
experience of attending Finance Committees / Boards at a senior level.
o Understand Risk and Compliance sufficiently well as to be able to steer those
topics as chair of a committee.
Experience at Board level in the charity sector would be desirable as would
experience of investment portfolio management.
• Public Engagement Committee – Committee Member
We are currently looking to appoint a new Committee Member for our Public Engagement Committee. This committee plays a crucial role at SCIAF by contributing technical and professional advice, expertise and constructive critique to
staff in the development of strategies and plans pertaining to outreach activities in parishes and schools, campaigning, advocacy and fundraising.
We are particularly keen to identify a skilled individual with experience in one or more of the following areas:
o Crisis Management Communications
o Income Generation and Diversification
o Policy and Public Affairs
o Development Education
o Advocacy & Campaigns
Time commitment
• The term of office for each of our governance positions is three years which is renewable, up to two times.
• Both our Board of Directors and various committees meet four times per year. In addition to this, Trustees and Committee Members are sometimes requested to attend other SCIAF meetings to offer their advice and support.
Safeguarding/Code of Conduct
Whilst Committee and Board members generally do not have a regulated role, there may be circumstances where the role falls into the category of regulated such as for overseas travel to review Projects and a satisfactory PVG check from Disclosure Scotland will be required.
All staff and volunteers are required to adhere to SCIAF’s Safeguarding Policy and a Code of Conduct which specifies the attitudes and behaviours that all staff and volunteers are expected to maintain.
Introduction
Launched in 1824, HMS Unicorn is the third oldest ship in the world still afloat and Scotland's only surviving wooden warship. Now an Accredited Museum in Dundee's City Quay, visitors can explore four decks that offer a unique glimpse into 19th century naval life.
Our mission is to deliver a world-class museum experience while safeguarding HMS Unicorn's future and making our collections accessible to all. We aim to inspire visitors and staff alike, providing lifelong learning and engagement opportunities for our local communities and beyond.
The Unicorn Preservation Society has recently secured nearly £1 million from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to advance Project Safe Haven - our ambitious conservation initiative to relocate HMS Unicorn to Dundee's East Graving Dock. This critical move will ensure the long-term preservation of this irreplaceable maritime treasure while creating a purpose-built visitor centre that will transform Dundee's historic waterfront and enhance community engagement. This role represents an exciting opportunity to join our team at a pivotal moment in HMS Unicorn's 200-year history.
Main Purpose of Role
The Operations Manager holds overall responsibility for the operational management of HMS Unicorn and the shore-based office in Dundee City Centre. This includes management of visitor services, facilities maintenance, health and safety compliance, and supervision of the Duty Manager system. The role will be central to implementing operational procedures to support the organisation's growth through Project Safe Haven.
As the guardian of the physical vessel, the Operations Manager will work closely with the Project Safe Haven team to ensure the development of facilities in the new location, while maintaining the integrity and visitor experience of the existing ship. They will collaborate closely with the Heritage & Learning Manager to deliver excellent visitor experiences.
We’re looking for a Finance and Business Support Officer to join our team. You will be supporting the CEO in the running of Tailor Ed Foundation, with specific responsibilities in relation to financial procedures and operational tasks, enabling the smooth running of our services to families of autistic children.
Tailor Ed is a dedicated team of passionate and skilled professionals whose wish is to see autistic children and their families empowered and included, able to live the lives they want to and access all the day to day experiences that other families take for granted. We are looking for staff to provide the administrative support required to help us deliver our high-quality services to families across Edinburgh and East Lothian.
We require an enthusiastic, energetic and highly organised person who enjoys working as part of a busy team, and the challenge and rewards of working within a charity.
This position is currently advertised as a combined Finance and Business Support role, however we would consider applications for either of the two separate aspects of the post (amended hours and salary may apply).
Wasps is recruiting for a full time Finance Assistant to join the team at head office in Glasgow.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic candidate, potentially a recent graduate at HNC/HND level, to grow their confidence and experience in a finance/accounts department. Our finance department is a small team of three, which supports, manages and controls all aspects of the charity’s finances. This is therefore a unique chance to gain valuable hands-on experience across virtually all aspects of an operational finance department.
The Village Storytelling Centre seeks to employ a Finance & Development Manager to lead on financial operations and support the long-term financial sustainability of the organisation. We seek a dynamic, highly motivated person to support fundraising targets, broaden our income streams and to lead on financial management and reporting. We would anticipate that the successful candidate will spend a proportionate amount of time on both finance and income generation, which may vary throughout the year.
This new post has been developed following our recent Multi Year Funding award from Creative Scotland. It presents an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated and talented team as we move forward into this next phase of our journey.
We are keen to hear from people with demonstrable experience in fundraising or business development and finance operations. The ideal candidate will be dynamic, creative and experienced in making and maintaining links with a range of stakeholders. They should be committed to equity, inclusion and social justice and have an interest in the arts.
The Village Storytelling Centre is a centre for contemporary oral storytelling and a European leader in applied storytelling. Our vision is a world where people and communities are inspired, connected and heard, underpinned by our mission to improve and enrich lives across Scotland through the power of story.
This post is funded by Creative Scotland. The successful candidate will be subject to PVG and reference checks.
Govan HELP has exciting development plans for the future, and we are looking to recruit new Treasurer to our Board, strengthening governance to help lead the organisation through the next phase of our development.
About Govan HELP
Govan Home and Education Link Project (Govan HELP) is a local Family Support charity based in the heart of the community in the Govan area of Glasgow. Our services aim to support children and families from the local area to overcome problems, build resilience and confidence, and achieve overall improvements in the quality of family life.
We offer five different services at Govan HELP: Family Support, Play Therapy, Adult Counselling, Training and Volunteering, and The Govan Pantry, providing a range of practical and therapeutic supports to children and families from the Govan area of the city (G51). We have close links with schools, social work and health colleagues in the local area and work collaboratively with organisations to achieve stronger outcomes for children and families. In addition, we work with a wide range of third sector partner agencies to build a more holistic package of support for families, tailored to their individual needs.
We know that the kinds of issues our families face can be wide ranging and include things like physical and mental health conditions, drug and alcohol addiction, housing and debt issues, domestic abuse, and trauma. These issues are further compounded by the impacts of poverty and deprivation which is widespread in the communities of Greater Govan. Our services aim to alleviate many of the symptoms of poverty and deprivation, and we take a holistic approach to resolving the issues that families are struggling to cope with to ensure we can support families to achieve positive social, economic, and educational outcomes. Our services are often a lifeline for families who are facing complex and difficult circumstances and aim to respond to needs within the local community by developing local solutions that are aligned closely with needs.
More information on our services is available at govanhelp.org
Why become Treasurer at Govan HELP?
Trustees have an important role at Govan HELP. They share responsibility for governing us as a charity, setting our strategic aims and directing how we’re run on a day-to-day basis. Trustees’ activities also include vetting and administering funding applications and representing the organisation at events. The ultimate goal of Trustees is to ensure that everything we do maximises the benefit for our service users — that is, families in Govan.
As Treasurer, you will be the financial steward for Govan HELP, ensuring that our organisation’s financial resources are managed with integrity and transparency. Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and the Chair, you will provide guidance all aspects of business management and finance matters, and help steer our organisation toward sustainable growth. This is both a leadership and support role that requires strategic thinking, diligence, and a strong commitment to community values.
We are a registered charity, so all Trustees must ensure we comply with current charity laws and guidelines as set out by the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You may find it helpful to look at OSCR’s guidance for charity trustees.
Are you eligible?
We aim to have a Board that is representative of our diverse stakeholder base and anyone can apply who believes they have the skills and experience. For the Treasurer role specifically we welcome candidates with skills and experience in:
While we welcome applications from all parts of society, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates from black and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and those local to the Govan area.
The Green Action Trust is a trusted delivery partner for the Scottish Government and a wide range of stakeholders including local authorities, regional partnerships, landowners, environmental groups, and local communities. We are passionate about delivering positive environmental and social change in Scotland and are seeking candidates who have a similar passion to help us deliver and grow our activities.
We are pleased to be recruiting a Project Manager (Finance) into our organisation.
This will be a critical role, providing financial oversight and control for project budgets and expenditures. The Project Accountant will be responsible for managing financial aspects of projects, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, and supporting accurate financial reporting.
This is a full time position. Download our Recruitment Pack more information about the role and our generous package of employee benefits.
YMCA Bellshill & Mossend is looking for a dependable and organised Part-Time Finance and Admin Officer to help manage the charity’s day-to-day financial and administrative tasks.
This is a key role in our small team, with the main focus on finance – including bookkeeping, payroll, cashflow and monthly accounts – alongside some admin and HR support.
We’re looking for someone who is a self-starter, can manage their workload, and is confident working independently.
Main responsibilities include:
What you’ll need:
Essential Skills
Ideally you will be someone with a knowledge of sage, excel, and payroll who can give back up to the Centre Manager and treasurer.. You will be flexible, adaptable and used to working within a small friendly co-operative team environment with an emphasis on pastoral care. Ideally, you will have some experience of working within the voluntary sector.
The role is a flexible one with days to suit you and the office although ideally your work pattern should overlap with the manager availability. Some home working could also be accommodated. A pro rata salary up to £30,000 dependent on skills and experience is offered, together with a pension, and holiday entitlement.