Top job! Head of Scotland (Fundraising)
- Full time
- £40,125 – £43,050
- Home based in Scotland and/or Aberdeen office based, however travel across the United Kingdom will be required
- Closing 18th April 2023
We are looking for a Head of Scotland (Fundraising) to join our award winning and ambitious type 1 diabetes charity, JDRF, to lead the Scotland Fundraising Team.
JDRF is the world’s leading charitable research funder of type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We fund and drive medical research to cure, treat and prevent type 1 diabetes; we provide information for children, adults and parents living with the condition at all stages, from diagnosis and beyond; and we give a voice to people with type 1 diabetes and work to achieve increased focus on, and funding for, research to find the cure.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious and successful fundraising team. The Head of Scotland (Fundraising) will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy in the nation that achieves our ambition to build income by 45% from £350k in the current financial year to £500k plus by financial year 2026.
The postholder will hold a key co-ordinating and development role helping to deliver on organisational mission in Scotland. Working closely with the Deputy Director of Fundraising the postholder will develop JDRF’s strategy for fundraising in Scotland, incorporating UK wide initiatives and bespoke national approaches to suit the local context.
You’ll have previous experience of:
- A leadership role in high value partnerships or community fundraising or relevant equivalent
- Developing and delivering an income generation strategy in one or more organisations
You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at JDRF, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1 diabetes.
To view the job description please click here: Head of Scotland (Fundraising) JD
Change-makers sought!
Do you want to help Scotland to keep The Promise? Are you passionate about improving the experiences and life opportunities of Scotland’s children who need support, care and protection?
This is an exciting opportunity to work with CELCIS, the Centre for Excellence for Care and Protection, based at the University of Strathclyde.
We’re looking for an experienced, innovative, and values-driven policy lead. The post holder will work in partnership with children, young people and adults with lived experience, the Scottish Government, local authorities, health boards, education, the third sector, and other key stakeholders to improve policy development and implementation, services, experiences and outcomes for children in need of care and protection and their families and carers.
The role has a particular focus on understanding and translating evidence, including lived experience, to inform the strengthening of legal frameworks and policies that guide public bodies and public service responsibilities to babies, infants, children and young people who are affected by poverty, family stresses and strains, and who live with kinship, foster, or residential carers.
This will include attention to the Scottish Government’s Single Implementation Plan which has a focus on incorporation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child; the findings and recommendations of The Promise of the Independent Care Review in Scotland; the development of early family support; and implementation of the new National Child Protection Guidance.
This role is ideal for candidates with a keen interest in how Scotland’s law and policy interacts with developments in the UK, Europe and international bodies, such as the United Nations. It requires a strategic, analytical and a compassionate individual, who has the strong interpersonal and writing skills required to lead, support and encourage collaboration on activities that will achieve positive change with and for children, families, carers and workforces.
The role requires the ability to travel throughout Scotland and the post holder may work flexibly with the requirement to travel to CELCIS’s office in Glasgow for regular meetings.
We welcome and support applications from a range of backgrounds including lived experience.
The post is funded for 12 months, with a further year of funding indicated by the Scottish Government at this stage.
As a leading improvement and innovation centre in Scotland, at CELCIS we work to improve the lives of children and young people in need of care and protection, and their families and carers. We do this by supporting people and organisations responsible for their care to make changes in services and in the practices and skills they use, all based on the needs and experiences of children and young people.
Change-makers sought!
This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of the CELCIS Protecting Children programme supporting the improvement of child protection within the context of GIRFEC in Scotland.
We drive forward improvements by working in partnership to support systemic and strategic changes in processes, procedures, policy, planning and practice, carrying out a number of crucial functions in order to support Child Protection Committees (CPCs) to identify and manage the risk to children and young people, and to monitor and improve performance.
You will work alongside key stakeholders to support the delivery of the national Child Protection Improvement Programme (CPIP) and support the work of Child Protection Committees Scotland (CPCS) in delivering the revised National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland (2021). This role provides professional support to CPCS and its sub-groups with a view to making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people.
CPCS brings together multi-agency knowledge and expertise to the development, promotion and continuous improvement of public policy and best practices for the protection of children and young people across Scotland. It plays a leading role in the development and promotion of child protection policy and agrees on common standards and efficient and effective procedures. CPCS informs national child protection policy and practice, working alongside the Scottish Government to contribute to improved outcomes.
The successful candidate must have significant experience in Child Protection practice and strong knowledge of the sector and workforces responsible for supporting ‘looked after’ children in Scotland, and bring to this role a range of skills including negotiation, relationship building and communication skills.
Working knowledge of the role and function of a Child Protection Committee and the National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland (2021) is essential.
We welcome and support applications from a range of backgrounds including lived experience.
The post is funded for 12 months, with a further year of funding indicated by the Scottish Government at this stage.
As a leading improvement and innovation centre in Scotland, at CELCIS we work to improve the lives of children and young people in need of care and protection, and their families and carers. We do this by supporting people and organisations responsible for their care to make changes in services and in the practices and skills they use, all based on the needs and experiences of children and young people.
Achievement Bute is a SCIO working on the Isle of Bute which aims to
- support and encourage all children, regardless of background and ability, to enjoy themselves whilst achieving things they may not have otherwise done;
- provide support to children and young people with disabilities and their families living on the Isle of Bute;
- provide activities that are accessible to ALL children and young people on the island.
Achievement Bute provides a wide range of inclusive arts and play activities for children and young people on Bute. This includes out-of-school clubs, youth groups, themed play weeks; multi-media performance based projects and outdoor activities. We also provide a dedicated Family Support Service, registered with the Care Inspectorate, a Youth volunteering Programme and a Confidential Counselling Service.
Due to the retirement of Achievement Bute’s longstanding Director, we are seeking to appoint a new Director to provide leadership of the organisation, and to be responsible for the charity’s impact, development, management and sustainability.
Programme Coordinator (Young People) x2
- Full time
- £23,500 – £29,900
- Glasgow with hybrid working
- Closing 17th April 2023
The Opportunity
At the Social Mobility Foundation we believe in a world where every young person can achieve their potential, regardless of the background they come from. Our practical contribution to this change is our Aspiring Professionals Programme – our flagship programme that serves thousands of students to gain the confidence and skills to access top universities and competitive graduate jobs.
“I have had an overwhelmingly good experience with SMF. I have felt supported and it has opened up many opportunities for me. I am incredibly thankful for the programme.” – 2020 student
The role of the Aspiring Professionals Programme Coordinator is central to the work of the Social Mobility Foundation as you work directly with our young people. You’re on the frontline of change. You’re responsible for diverse and varied projects, which range from running residentials to speaking in schools to shaping the programme for future years. The role is high paced and would suit someone who is truly motivated by our vision for social mobility, working with young people and who can take ownership of key delivery projects. We’re looking for a strong communicator, time manager and enthusiastic team member to join us.
Hours: Full time (37.5 hours) 9am-5.30pm. This role will require some evening and weekend work outside of your usual office hours for which you would accrue time off in lieu (TOIL). This is more common during our delivery period which typically falls between March and August each year but is not limited to that time.
SMF staff are currently working with a mix of home and office working for staff across all cities and so it is expected that you would travel to the relevant office and into the city to support with student delivery.
Rural and Urban Training Scheme (RUTS) was established over 40 years ago and is an innovative and exciting organisation that aims to INSPIRE young people aged 14-25 across Scotland to realise their potential. We are committed to providing vocational training and other support of the highest quality to young people using innovative solutions. We are looking for someone who shares our passion and commitment to achieve this through helping us to achieve this through co-ordinating the delivery of a variety of vocational and employability themed contracts.
Context and Purpose
RUTS is committed to providing vocational training and other support of the highest quality to young people using innovative solutions. This is an exciting new role, which plays a part in ensuring RUTS contracts are optimised across a wide range of service users and that we comply with the funding requirements to deliver these services which enable young people to ultimately progress into positive destinations within employment, education, and training opportunities.
The new project will operate an academy structure aimed at 14 – 19 year olds:
- Go Motorbike Academy
- Go Boxing Academy
- Go Fitness Academy
Ideally, we are looking for someone who has expertise in one of the three areas or is keen to learn.
Key Responsibilities
This role will be accountable for the planning, delivery, and performance of this contract including managing part of our delivery team, ensuring compliance is achieved to a high standard and that RUTS meets our targets.
Main duties and tasks:
- Accountable for delivering our services within budget and agreed targets.
- Relationship management: develop new and existing relationships with all relevant stakeholders of RUTS including existing and prospective funders and clients.
- Represent and promote RUTS with a view to increasing demand/referrals and raising awareness of our services.
- Prepare reports and provide contract performance updates to senior management, The Board and funders.
- Represent RUTS at meetings with funders and other service providers
- Ensure monitoring and evaluation systems and processes are followed.
- Lead, support and develop our delivery team
- Expand networks with other training and education providers
- Accountable for keeping written records of the work undertaken for the purposes of evaluation.
- Accountable for ensuring there is evidence to support progression outcomes and achievement
- Manage own time and support the delivery of objectives and targets ensuring the development of professional practice and updating personal knowledge of local and national youth initiatives.
- Continuously demonstrate and develop better understanding of ethical issues in relation to working with young people. (eg. Confidentiality, Child Protection and equal opportunities, etc.)
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and its overall objectives.
Person Specification
The Individual - will be enthusiastic and committed to working with young people, helping them to successfully move into positive destinations and achieve better outcomes. Ideally, you will have good experience of project or contract delivery in the training sector and a proven track record of delivering results.
Values based -The individual will share RUTS values:
- Innovative – Encouraging and nurturing ideas.
- Networks – Connecting and building relationships
- Seamless – Providing effective service delivery through joined up services
- Participative – Collaborating in the design and implementation of services
- Inclusive – Encouraging diversity, welcoming individuals from all communities
- Responsive – Anticipating change and adapting our services to meet needs
- Empowering – Enabling people to reach their potential
Required skills and experience:
Essential:
- Able to demonstrate contract management experience
- Experience of leading a team to achieve results
- Experience of working in a performance target driven environment
- Experience or knowledge of local and national training initiatives
- Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills and the ability to manage your own time effectively
- Proficient IT literacy (use of Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, Teams and Zoom)
- Flexible can-do attitude
- Commitment to Continued Personal Development (through both in-house, external, and self-guided learning/training)
- Current full UK car driving licence
- Membership of PVG scheme (upon appointment)
Desirable:
- Experience or understanding of SQA/SCQF qualifications structure or development
- Experience in one of the three area motorcycles, boxing or fitness
- Any relevant vocational and/or training qualification e.g. Assessor/Verifier – Or willing to work towards this
- Flexibility as we require occasional out of hours working
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the organisation and its overall objectives
We have a friendly and professional ethos, with a strong commitment to quality and innovation, both in terms of the services and products we provide and the way we work together.
Senior Finance Administration Officer
- Part time
- £26,782 – £28,093 pro-rata
- Greenock – Hybrid
- Closing 19th April 2023
We are seeking a part-time (21-25 hours per week) experienced finance administrator to join our friendly team. The Senior Finance Administration Officer will take ownership of the processing and accurate recording of a wide range of financial transactions across the organisation ensuring high standards of service are achieved and maintained.
Our ideal candidate should be familiar with audits, invoices, and budget preparations. They should demonstrate an interest in accounting activities, including bank reconciliations, accounts payable and accounts receivable and should also have excellent organisational skills.
The role will include working in close collaboration with senior management team members and project managers. The Senior Finance Administration Officer will have a proactive, flexible, and ‘can-do’ attitude to work and will have proven work experience as a finance officer with solid knowledge and experience of financial and accounting procedures.
Join our award-winning Charity Community Hub to help make Bailliefields Community Hub ‘A Place for All’ .
There will also be opportunities for you to enhance your own skills and achieve personal goals while making a difference within a community organisation.
This post is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund
Purpose of post
To assist in the development of the Community Hub linking in with both established and new partner groups. This will include delivering sessions and building relationships with approved partner groups. The post holder will review the needs in the area regularly and communicate with the board to help identify potential new partnerships.
Main Duties
- Identify new and alternative ideas/groups to help diversify and develop the activities of the Hub in line with the Hub’s Objectives
- Work with our existing partner groups to manage the relationship and look at ways to grow
- Grow the number of partner groups of the Hub
- Provide information to the Trustees of current ideas/groups that are being pursued and update on confirmed new partnerships on at least a monthly basis
- Work with the Hub’s board and existing volunteers to grow the volunteer base
- Assist in delivery of the Hub’s programmes, training will be provided
- Promote the Hub’s work both internally and externally on all channels including social media in conjunction with the Hub’s Social Media Co-ordinator
- Assist in administration of memberships
- Be responsible for the safe and secure handling of partner and membership data (PVG Check will be paid for by BCH)
- Attend training/development activities as appropriate
- Assist with funding applications where necessary
Other Duties
The activities in Main Duties are a broad picture of the post at the date of preparation and is not an exhaustive list. Should the duties change radically then the post will be reviewed. The jobholder will be expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s policies and procedures at all times.
Terms & Conditions
- Salary £21,840 - £23,400 – Prorated year 1 at 2 days, year 2 at 3 days and year 3 at 4 days
- 25-days Annual Leave (pro-rata as above)
- 6% contribution to pension
- Location – we are happy to discuss a hybrid arrangement, working between home and our new Hub building, once completed. Given the nature of the role we would anticipate at least 50% of a typical working week would be spent at the Hub once our new building is operational.
- We will provide a Laptop and an allowance for any costs associated with working from home.
- We will pay reasonable traveling costs.
- Reports to Bailliefields Community Hub Board of Trustees
Person Specification
This is a new position and comes at an exciting time for Bailliefields Community Hub. We have listed below some of the skills and attributes that we would anticipate finding in a successful applicant. This list is not definitive, and we are primarily interested in finding someone who is the correct fit for our organisation and our ethos.
Desirable
- Demonstrate capacity to work on own initiative whilst also following written/verbal guidelines and procedures
- Ability to undertake a professional approach to a range of activities and services
- Ability to build strong and positive relationships with a range of key stakeholders including members of the Hub and of other groups
- Experience of engaging with parts of the community with limited community engagement and activity uptake
- Willingness to undertake additional training in a range of activities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with and relate to people at all levels; listen well; treat people with empathy and be non-judgemental
- Proficient and comfortable in using social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
- Organisational and time management skills with an ability to manage a wide range of planning and operational tasks often working to tight deadlines
- ICT skills and competency in Microsoft Office
- Passion for community engagement and involvement
- Experience in a similar community, sporting, third sector or charitable organisation
- Flexible working which may include some evening and weekend work
- Driving licence with access to private transport
SPYF Community Centre Manager
- Full time
- £32,000 – £35,000
- Blackhill, Glasgow
- Closing 10th April 2023
The SPYF Molendinar Community Centre Manager will play a key role in the day-to-day management and ensure the smooth running of the SPYF Molendinar Community Centre in Blackhill, which has been closed for the last three years. Thanks to funding from Glasgow City Council’s Place Fund, the manager will have six members of staff to lead.
Organisation profile:
St Paul’s Youth Forum aims to alleviate the worst effects of poverty in the Blackhill/ Provanmill area of Glasgow through our programmes focusing on Eating, Education, Exercise and Empowerment. We are part of the People Make Glasgow Communities, working in partnership with the City Council and Glasgow Life to reopen our local.
Venture Scotland offers an outdoor-based personal development programme which empowers young people aged 16-30, who face complex and difficult challenges in their lives and want help to change.
We focus on the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of our Young People, working with them to make lasting changes to their lives and helping them play a positive role in their communities.
We are seeking an Outreach and Support Worker, who identifies with our values of Trust, Respect, Diversity, Inclusion, Environment and Personal Development, to recruit and support a diverse range of young people into and through our programmes and on to positive destinations following graduation.
The job will also include building a network of local referrers, public speaking to interested groups, staff teams and funders, presenting our programmes in engaging and creative ways to young people interested in joining our programmes and supporting them on their journey with Venture Scotland and beyond.
Do you want to work in a supportive team of people, who really care about the young people we are helping?
Do you want to work in an organisation who listens, values everyone views and cares about the health and wellbeing of their staff?
Do you understand the transformative effect of the outdoors?
Are you passionate about #ChangingYoungLives Outdoors?