Treasurer Wanted

Ricefield Arts & Cultural Centre is a registered charity and social enterprise for the exploration and promotion of Chinese culture and has an excellent reputation for delivering original and inspiring creative experiences, cultural events and workshops to community groups, public institutions and arts audiences around Scotland.

We are currently looking to appoint a Treasurer to join our small Board. The Treasurer will be responsible for managing all financial matters on behalf of our organisation and will be responsible for ensuring that the organisation has robust financial processes to ensure it meets its legal and constitutional requirements. It will also be the responsibility of the Treasurer to report the financial position at the board meetings. While we encourage and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, we are keen to hear from candidates that have experience of charity financial management or are chartered in a suitable accountancy field.

All Trustees are required to attend monthly board meetings, either at our office located in the heart of Glasgow city centre or via Zoom. In addition, we ask Trustees to attend our annual board development day, important meetings with stakeholders and some events and projects, where possible. As Ricefield Arts is a social enterprise, the role also involves serving as our Board of Directors.

Please note that this is a voluntary role, however, travel expenses incurred in carrying out board duties will be fully reimbursed.

Please check our website for more information.

The Scottish Women’s Institutes (SWI) is seeking a proactive Membership Development Officer to join our small team on a 2-year fixed-term contract. This role involves developing and implementing membership recruitment strategies, delivering excellent member services, and exploring new income opportunities. You'll work closely with the CEO and play a vital role in enhancing the membership experience.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and execute membership growth strategies
• Maintain CRM database in line with GDPR
• Provide high-quality service to members
• Plan and execute relevant marketing and event activities

Requirements

• Experience in data management and reporting
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Knowledge of data protection principles

Impact Funding Partners has invested over £170 million since 1982 and has a track record of supporting and inspiring communities across Scotland. If you’re interested in social justice and want to join an organisation striving to deliver change and impact across Scotland, then we want to hear from you.

Do you have a strong understanding of the third sector in Scotland and the policy context in which we operate? Are you an expert in relationship building, facilitation, evaluation and writing for a range of audiences including social media? Do you want to use your experience to build the capacity of the third sector and make a positive difference in communities? We’re looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic candidate who wants to use their skills, drive, and experience to help create a fairer future. This is a fixed term post with a possible extension subject to funding.

Details of Post

Role - Development Officer full time 35 hours (Maternity Cover). The focus for this fixed term piece of work will be to deliver the fund management and consultancy commissions of the organisation.

Location - This post will be based in our Glasgow office with a blend of home working.

Starting Date – October 2024 for a 7-month fixed term contract (possibility of an extension subject to funding)

Salary - £32,000 p.a.

Pension - Impact Funding Partners operates a Workplace Pension Scheme with Royal London, in which you will be automatically enrolled on commencing your employment, and defined contributions of employer 6% and employee 4% are made. You will have the option to ‘opt out’ of the Group Personal Pension Scheme, should you wish not to become a member.

The Plan Vivo Foundation (PVF) is currently looking for a Communications and Administration Officer. The main focus of this role will be to provide support across PVF's offerings, through working with and assisting the Communications Coordinator and the Operations Manager.

The successful applicant will work as part of the PVF Edinburgh operational team (the Secretariat) and will be line managed by the Communications Coordinator. The most suitable candidate will be someone with good written skills and with some marketing experience. They will also need to have administrative experience, and not be frustrated by rolling standardised and organisational tasks.

The role is based in Edinburgh. It is full-time, but part-time will be considered depending on the ability and availability of the candidate. The role is based in Edinburgh, however the candidate does not necessarily need to be located within Edinburgh. We will accept applications from remote workers, although our preference would be for the successful candidate to come into the Edinburgh office at least once a week.

The candidate must hold the right to live and work in the UK. This is a 18-month contract, which may be extended, depending on performance and project funding.

Purpose of role: The Volunteering Officer will work with the Chief Executive and the wider team to encourage and support volunteering at Green Hive, coordinating, administering and developing the current volunteer pool (numbering nearly 200 people), and leading on the recruitment, induction and deployment of new volunteers for different roles across the organisation - including at Seaman’s Hall, the Community Workshop and in support of our events, outdoor activities, fundraising and marketing.

Context:Launched in 2015, Green Hive (formally Nairn River Enterprise) is a charity specialising in volunteer-led projects and other initiatives, helping to conserve, restore and sustainably develop the natural habitats and public amenities of Nairn and Nairnshire, cultivating community action, skills and employability and improving outcomes for residents and visitors. Over the last decade the organisation has developed a suite of core business operations aimed at reducing pollution and waste, recycling and re-using discarded man-made materials and promoting more positive interactions with the local environment. It has done this while gradually consolidating its own financial position in support of longer-term organisational sustainability. Recent investment from the Postcode Innovation Trust takes us to the next level, and a dedicated Volunteering Officer will be key to our plans for growth and diversification. In November 2022 Green Hive took ownership of Seaman’s Hall in the Fishertown precinct of Nairn. Over the last 18 months we have been developing public programmes that focus on re-establishing this important historic building as a community hub. We are also formulating capital development plans for the facility. The Volunteering Officer will support these and help to drive these activities, contributing meaningfully to the implementation and continuing evolution of our five-year strategic development plan.

Job Description

Do you have a passion for helping people?

Do you have excellent communication and customer service skills?

Do you want to work for one of the best employability providers in Scotland?

Would you like to help someone with barriers to work find their dream job?

Then come and work for Enable Works.

Your role, as Employment Coordinator is to provide support to young people who have barriers to work, to make progress towards and achieve well paid, sustainable employment. You will work in the local community engaging with young people face to face on a one to one and/or group basis to profile their skills and aspirations for work.

Enable Works are the leading specialist provider of employability services for people who have barriers to work. We believe that every person in Scotland has the right to work in a job that is high quality and well paid.

Enable Works supports over 5500 people every year across 28 Local Authorities to learn skills for work.

We partner with thousands of employers to create inclusive cultures and improve the diversity of Scotland's workforce.

We are incredibly proud of our smart, capable, and motivated colleagues across Scotland and following a period of significant growth we are looking to grow our team.

We offer a generous salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities to develop and grow in your role.

We offer flexible working practices that promote a strong work/life balance so that when you are at work you can be the best version of you.

Values are more important to us than qualifications or experience, so if you don’t think you meet every requirement that’s ok, we still want to hear from you.

Please make sure you include a detailed personal statement in the ‘More about you’ section of the application to tell us how you are suited to the post.

About You

We really need you to have these

• The drive, energy and commitment to support young people to gain an aspiration for work as they transition from school
• Ability to build relationships with employers to offer opportunities for our young people
• Ability to manage your own workload and prioritise as needed
• Confident communicator
• Strong attention to detail
• Professional presentation and personality
• Some knowledge of the local community
• Ability to work with people at any age who have challenging barriers to employment
• IT literacy
• Comfortable working towards targets
• A natural, professional relationship builder
• A full driving licence

Why?

Our vision is that every person in Scotland is able to access the support they need to find a high-quality job that pays them well and your drive and commitment to this job will help them get there. You will recognise each client’s individual skills and aspirations and work with them to find a job that they love.

Our culture is autonomous so that means we trust you to make the right decisions for your clients, therefore you need to manage your work load well and be accountable for your time. Attention to detail is important as it means you can work accurately and follow instructions.

About Us

At Enable we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities.

We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:

• Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Loans

Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.

Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.

Role Summary

To provide professional, friendly, and efficient reception services to Norton Park tenants, their clients, and visitors. This role also includes supporting the management and staff of Norton Park SCIO with administrative tasks and managing conference centre bookings.

Key Responsibilities

Reception Duties

• Answer incoming calls professionally and assist with tenant and external inquiries.
• Greet visitors and follow tenant-specific procedures for visitor management.
• Issue visitor and staff passes; maintain accurate records.
• Update staff records and manage security access systems regularly.
• Serve as an information point for visitors.
• Keep the reception calendar up to date and manage the reception noticeboard weekly.
• Ensure the reception area is presentable at all times.
• Manage the signing-in book during fire drills and emergency evacuations.

Administrative Duties

• Sort and distribute incoming for tenants.
• Prepare and distribute circulars and memos as needed.
• Support the Norton Park SCIO management team with various administrative tasks.
• Oversee and manage daily bookings for the conference centre and meeting rooms.
• Assist with booking enquiries from tenants and external organisations
• Maintain computer files and tenant lists accurately.

Communications and Marketing

• Assist with posting content on social media platforms and engaging with followers.
• Help update the website with news, events, and other relevant content.
• Support drafting and sending internal and external communications, including newsletters and emails.
• Assist with promotion events and activities through various channels.
• Assist in creating and organising marketing materials.

General Responsibilities

• Opening & closing facilities when required.
• Provide coverage for holidays/sick leave
• Follow all health and safety regulations and stay up to date when required.
• Comply with all organisational policies and procedures

Terms and Conditions

Place of Work: Norton Park Business Centre, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5QY

Hours of Work: 14 hours per week: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm on Thursdays and 9:00 am – 4:00 pm on Fridays (including a 1-hour unpaid lunch break).

Salary: £24,000 pro rata

Pension: Norton Park SCIO run a contributory pension scheme, which staff are encouraged to join. Employer contribution 7% and employee contribution 5%.

Annual leave: Pro rata entitlement of 25 days of annual leave plus 10 public holidays each year. Note: Annual leave must be used during the Christmas and New Year break.

Volunteering leave: Pro rata entitlement of 2 paid days of leave per year for approved volunteering activities.

Health Insurance: Free Healthcare coverage through Benenden Health

Person Specification

Required experience, qualities and skills.

• Interest in working within the Voluntary Sector.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to work independently and on own initiative.
• High competency in Excel and Word (formal qualifications preferred).
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload.
• Flexibility and a team-oriented, self-motivated attitude.

Desirable criteria

• Formal qualifications in admin or reception services.
• Previous experience in a reception or similar role.

We are recruiting a Community Development Worker - an exciting new role within our organisation, linked to the North East Culture Collective initiative. The role will support community engagement and development objectives, with a particular focus on exploring the role of creativity and culture in engaging and empowering communities.

No matter what your job is at shmu, everyone’s work is about the same thing – transforming the lives of individuals and communities across the North East. We are looking for an exceptional, passionate individual to join our team as Community Development Worker for an initial fixed term of 12 months, with the potential for a permanent post following the one-year period, dependent on funding.

As our Community Development Worker, in liaison with shmu’s Community Development Manager you will work closely with community and statutory partners, using creativity, community media and culture to engage and empower marginalised communities, giving a voice to those who are usually missed out.

You will have a specific focus on building on and developing relationships within communities of the regeneration areas of Aberdeen City, as well as with communities of interest who have experienced marginalisation and under/mis-representation. You will also support our work in testing out new ways of working between communities and public services (initially within Woodside and the Central locality area) with a view to establishing how a more creative approach can effectively be used to engage and empower communities in an Aberdeen context.

You will be a passionate advocate for the work of the organisation and our aim to transform the lives of individuals and communities across North East Scotland.

As an organisation, we passionately believe in supporting people to expand their horizons and achieve their full potential. Our approach, methods, projects and initiatives are nationally recognised, positioning us as a centre of excellence for the work we do. This approach also applies to our staff team. We believe in supporting the members of our team to achieve their full potential and offer:

- support to undertake relevant training and qualifications

- regular support and supervision

- flexible working hours and a TOIL system

- initial paid holiday entitlement of 34 days (inclusive of any public/bank holidays which you may choose to request)

- a company sick pay scheme, effective from the first day of employment

- a stakeholder pension, with an annually reviewed employer contribution (currently 5%)

- Cycle2work scheme

- a hybrid/office occasional working model to allow for working from home.

We appreciate the importance of good mental health and wellbeing amongst our team and strive to provide a working environment which supports people to achieve this. We are also committed to supporting the wellbeing of all those who engage with our services - hear more about the impact of our work in this area.