Thenue Housing Association has approximately 75 staff and provides high quality housing with a stock base of approximately 3,000 properties in our six main communities as well as 21 supported accommodation projects, mainly located in Glasgow. We also provide a factoring service to over 800 owners within our communities.

Due to a recent internal promotion we are seeking a highly skilled, enthusiastic and motivated individual who will support and deliver our Income Maximisation function for Thenue Housing Association Ltd.

The post has responsibility for delivering an effective specialised Income Maximisation function which is responsive to the needs of the Association’s staff, Board and customers. You will be responsible to maximise rental income and minimise arrears by supporting tenants to pay their rent but also taking debt recovery action where necessary.

You will have direct and relevant experience in Income Maximisation, work well as part of a team and be prepared to go the extra mile for our customers. You must have an excellent track record of significantly reducing rent arrears or maintaining them at a low level. Excellent working knowledge of Housing Benefit and Universal Credit is essential. You must also be able to evidence significant experience of pursuing recovery action through court processes. Educated to a higher standard is required and a relevant professional qualification is desirable.

Thenue is a customer-focused, caring organisation offering flexible/hybrid working. We care about our people, our organisation, our tenants and customers, our communities, and our partners. As an Income Maximisation Officer, you will embrace our organisation’s culture and values, ensuring they are visible, embedded, and upheld. We aim to be the best we can be.

In return, we offer an excellent package including a competitive salary, a Defined Contribution Pension Scheme, 25 days annual leave plus 15 public holidays. There are an additional 4 days leave through our Hybrid and Flexible First Working Policy.

A Basic Disclosure check will be required for this post.

Thenue aims to be an equal opportunities employer.

Job Overview: To ensure the smooth running of The Bike Station by leading on the administration, finances and some HR functions.

Responsibilities and Duties

Administration

• Purchasing supplies and equipment

• Account management (suppliers, utilities and contractors)

HR

Maintaining all personnel files and records including contracts, time cards, holidays, sick leave, team contact details etc.

Finance

• Bank reconciliations and payments

• Balance sheet reconciliations

• Support finance manager with P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow

• Variance analysis

• Chasing aged debtors

• Preparing sales invoices and maintaining sales and purchase ledgers

• Making online payments

• Online banking admin

• Supporting annual audit

• Create and maintain financial records using Xero software including posting manual journals

• Preparing payroll information

• Pensions administration

• Develop the use of cybertil to support more of our HR and finance functions.

• Creation of databases to support finance function including of suppliers, insurances, building rates, fleet maintenance to include renewal dates and payment schedules.

This is a part-time role based at the College in Queen Street, Edinburgh, with flexibility for a form of hybrid working to be agreed.

The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (RCPE) seeks applications from senior administrative professionals to co-ordinate the external adviser service on behalf of the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and Faculties in Scotland.

Background

NHS Consultants are senior medical specialists. NHS Consultant recruitment in Scotland is governed by the National Health Service (Appointment of Consultants) (Scotland) Regulations 2009, which provide for a single external adviser on each consultant appointment panel.

External advisers are nominated by the Royal Colleges and Faculties that comprise the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and Faculties in Scotland (Scottish Academy). The Scottish Academy is responsible for maintaining a list of trained external advisers and identifying an appropriate external adviser for each consultant appointment panel in Scotland, on request from the recruiting NHS health board. External advisers are drawn from a pool of Fellows and Members of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and are working consultants in a range of specialties themselves.

The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and Faculties in Scotland (Scottish Academy)

The Scottish Academy is a group of representatives from the Medical Royal Colleges and Faculties in Scotland. The Scottish Academy contributes to improvements in the health of the people of Scotland by the promotion and co-ordination of the work of the Medical Royal Colleges and Faculties, giving the medical profession a collective voice on clinical and professional issues. The main objectives of the Scottish Academy include:

- To ensure patient safety is maximised by maintaining and improving standards within the profession.

- To provide a co-ordinated voice from the specialties in relation to education, training, clinical standards and effectiveness and research and quality which are supported and promoted by all constituent members.

- To co-ordinate and exchange expertise across the Colleges and Faculties in all areas of training, medical education and revalidation.

- To support improved medical workforce planning in Scotland to recruit and retain the highest quality doctors.

The Role

The Senior External Adviser Co-ordinator is employed by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (RCPE) on behalf of the Scottish Academy. The main function of the role is to ensure that an appropriate external adviser is identified for each consultant recruitment panel in Scotland, within a specified time period.

The Senior External Adviser Co-ordinator has an important ambassadorial function to play on behalf of the Scottish Academy and is the first point of contact and support for external advisers and health boards in relation to the service provided. There is a strong emphasis on remote communication with external advisers and NHS staff, requiring excellent general IT and remote communication skills. The role requires diplomacy and tact, to handle sensitive information and situations.

An MS Access database is used to hold the list of external advisers and record information about each appointment panel request.

The Scottish Government require a comprehensive annual report for the project and regular updates are compiled for meetings of the Scottish Academy. In addition to the requisite writing skills, the reporting component of the role requires an understanding of MS Access, particularly in relation to queries in order to extract data.

The Person:

The post-holder will require the following:

• Excellent organisational skills.

• The ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively when several appointment panels are convened simultaneously.

• Analytical skills to summarise quality assurance output and competency in trend data analysis.

• Ability to handle highly confidential material with tact and sensitivity, particularly when dealing with complaints and problems arising relating to local implementation of recruitment guidelines.

• Ability to deal with complex enquiries.

• A flexible and inclusive approach and be a strong team player.

• The ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues in the College, external stakeholders and organisations.

• Ability to use initiative, exert judgement and work independently with minimal recourse to advice or assistance.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Advanced keyboard skills including Word, Excel, Access and Outlook with some experience of database design.

Please refer to the Job Description for the role and person full details.

Remuneration Package

The salary for this role will be £36,187 per annum pro rata plus benefits. Additional benefits include:

• Pension: with employer contributions of 9%.

• Holidays: 23 days annual leave (with incremental increase over five years to 28 days) and 11 days public holiday/College close downs.

• Life assurance scheme.

• Long-term income protection scheme for those unable to work due to illness.

• Cycle to Work scheme.

• Discounted rates for use of the venue for personal events.

LGBT Health and Wellbeing was established in 2003 to improve the health and wellbeing of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT+) people in Scotland. We’re a nationally respected charity that provides support services and social spaces that improve health and wellbeing, reduce social isolation, and increase community connection.

Our People Support Coordinator is a key role for LGBT Health and Wellbeing. This is a diverse role with a People and HR focus, and would suit a well-organised, people-motivated person who is interested in pursuing a career in HR.

Vine Trust is looking for an experienced and results-driven Fundraising and Outreach Manager with excellent communication skills to join our Edinburgh-based team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in securing funds through grants, corporate sponsorships and events, as well as building strong relationships with donors and stakeholders. They should be organised and strategic, as well as passionate about our mission, values and principles.

About Vine Trust

Vine Trust is an international development charity that collaborates through partnership projects to bring about impactful and sustainable change for families and communities in Peru and Tanzania. A fundamental element of Vine Trust’s working model is connecting volunteers to these long-term partnerships, providing significant reciprocal learning and training opportunities, and advancing the programme’s targeted outcomes.

Since its establishment in 1985, Vine Trust’s activities have grown considerably, responding to needs shared by its partners in Peru and Tanzania. Some key achievements include:

• Delivery of three medical ships to the Amazon Hope Medical Programme in Peru, providing over 2 million medical consultations.
• Introduction of the first ever medical ship on Tanzanian Lake Victoria, delivering over 400,000 medical consultations and becoming the largest healthcare provider to islands in the Kagera region.
• Participation of over 4,200 volunteers in medical, school, or adult team expeditions to Peru and Tanzania.
• Construction of 149 small homes for vulnerable families in the Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania.
• Building four large homes for orphaned children in the Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania.
• Construction of eight homes for street children in Peru.

Central to the success of Vine Trust’s work has been its focus on collaboration and partnership. Vine Trust connects governmental, corporate, academic, and other NGOs from various countries to these projects.

About the Role

The role will primarily be responsible for developing and implementing effective fundraising strategies, for crafting grant applications and for marketing the work of the Vine Trust to volunteers, supporters and stakeholders.

As the Fundraising and Outreach Manager at Vine Trust, you will develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and fundraising strategy to support Vine Trust’s programmes achieving agreed targets and outcomes, consistent with the Vine Trust principles and ethos. You will also act as deputy to Chief Executive in their absence.

Key objectives include:

• Identify and cultivate relationships with potential donors, corporate sponsors, trusts, and foundations.
• Prepare compelling grant applications and manage fundraising campaigns.
• Organise and manage fundraising events, both virtual and in-person, to increase awareness and generate funds.
• Create and execute marketing campaigns to promote volunteer opportunities, utilising digital marketing, social media, email campaigns, and traditional media.
• Collaborate with colleagues, overseas partners and other linked organisations to develop and maintain engaging content for the Trust’s Connections magazine, website and social media platforms.
• Ensure quality control of all fundraising and marketing materials, consistent with the principles and ethos of the Trust.
• Monitor and analyse fundraising and marketing data to assess the effectiveness of campaigns and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with relevant fundraising regulations and best practices to maintain the Trust’s reputation and integrity.

Role Requirements

Essential:

• Vine Trust firmly upholds the principle that the manner in which we operate is just as important as the outcomes we achieve. The successful candidate for the position will be fully supportive of Vine Trust’s ethos and principles of how it operates as an organisation. (Vine Trust’s principles can be found outlined on our website).
• Proven experience in successful fundraising, grant writing, and marketing through digital and traditional channels.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with Vine Trust diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Knowledge and experience of using MS Office.
• Educated to graduate level or relevant experience in a similar field.

Desirable:

• At least 2 years of experience in a related field.
• Experience in the voluntary or international development sector.
• Experience working in cross-cultural projects/activities.
• Experience of working and/or volunteering outside the UK.

Other Requirements:

• Eligibility to work/reside in the UK.
• Full driving licence and access to a car.
• PVG check will be required.

Vine Trust is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. If you're ready to make a lasting impact, foster sustainable change, and promote ethical global citizenship, we invite you to apply for the Fundraising and Outreach Manager position at Vine Trust. Be part of our dedicated team and help us continue connecting people to change lives.

Fife Women’s Aid are looking to recruit two full-time support workers to join our Women’s Support Team.

As a service, we are expanding our capacity to better meet the needs of women who have experienced domestic abuse. Candidates should have good communication skills and a passion for supporting recovery from domestic abuse.

The successful applicants will have at least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in health and social care or other relevant subject, or a willingness to work towards a qualification.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a high degree of motivation and have the ability to work on their own as well as part of a team. An ability to cover on-call is an advantage (additional payments are made for this role).

Please join us for an online session to find out more about FWA women’s services. This will be at 6.30pm on Wednesday 11th September 2024. Please confirm your attendance to info@fifewomensaid.org.uk and we will send you details of the zoom meeting. We hope to see you there.

If you would like further information about the post, please contact Gill Birtley at gill.birtley@fifewomensaid.org.uk to arrange a call.

Fife Women’s Aid is a feminist organisation and strives to be a supportive and empowering employer offering competitive terms and conditions.

Blue Triangle is a social care organisation that empowers people to thrive, by delivering solutions in connected communities which focus on the needs of each individual. We are looking for enthusiastic people who share our values (Kind, Passionate and Creative) to join our services accommodating and supporting people experiencing homelessness and empowering them to thrive.

Blue Triangle recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

What we offer:

Aside from offering a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated, we’ll see that your hard work and drive to succeed is rewarded.

• Competitive Salary and Pension Options
• Long service awards
• Access to our benefits platform with high street voucher and tech discounts and cycle to work scheme to name a few!
• Inhouse training programmes
• Significant Gym discounts
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• 24/7 access to employee assistance programme, including counselling
• A wide range of family friendly policies
• Life Assurance cover of 3 times your salary
• Credit Union
• £200 refer a friend scheme

And many more!

About the Role:

Working alongside the Engagement & Growth Manager, the Bid Lead will deliver Blue Triangle’s new Development Strategy as we evolve and change our service models in alignment to the needs of people, communities, and commissioners.

Bid Lead Role Profile

About You:

• You have excellent literacy skills, a keen eye for detail, can bring a story to life and translate information from various formats into tenders, bids, project documentation and reports.
• You thrive in a diverse role, where no day will be the same, and can manage multiple projects and bids simultaneously, juggling conflicting priorities.
• Through a positive and proactive attitude, you build internal relationships for the greater good of your project and Blue Triangle’s services.
• A natural and confident communicator and facilitator, you engage your project teams with a balance of credibility and charisma.
• With strong project management skills, you’re able to take a concept and develop a project delivery plan, identifying key milestones and see projects through to business as usual with experience of risk mitigation and troubleshooting issues as they arise.

We care about one another whilst taking pride in the service we offer. You will be working in a company with a strong identity and with the guidance and support of experienced Senior Managers you will be able to develop in your career.

This COSS Adviser post, covering the central belt of Scotland will provide a range of services for communities from one-to-one advice at every stage of the asset transfer/acquisition process, access to Expert Help, networking and training opportunities. Support will also be provided to public bodies including information and feedback on asset transfer processes, facilitating cross departmental meetings and providing ongoing CPD workshops on community ownership.

Do you want to help us transform lives through reading and writing? We are looking for an efficient administrator who can balance multiple priorities to join our Writing Communities team.

Scottish Book Trust is a national charity that believes books, reading and writing have the power to change lives. A love of reading inspires creativity, improves employment opportunities, mental health and wellbeing and is one of the most effective ways to help break the poverty cycle. We work towards a Scotland where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive through literacy.

What we offer

• Part time (17.5h per week), fixed term (12 months)
• Competitive salary
• Flexible hybrid working between home and our Edinburgh City Centre Office, with great access by train, bus, and tram
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Company Sick Pay
• Pension with additional 5% employer contributions
• Death in service benefit

Free access to employee assistance programme

Scottish Book Trust’s Writing Communities programme supports writers at all stages of their careers with advice, professional development opportunities, bursaries and mentoring, as well as running the Live Literature programme. Live Literature is a national initiative that works with an extensive range of partner organisations to allow the people of Scotland to meet and engage with authors, playwrights, poets, storytellers and illustrators. The Writing Communities Administrator (Live Literature) will provide efficient administration to support the smooth running of the Writing Communities programme. This role will primarily support the Live Literature programme but will also provide support more generally across the Writing Communities programme.