Top job! Head Of Finance
- Part time
- £75,000 – £92,000 pro-rata
- Hybrid - Glasgow
- Closing 24th July 2023
- Advertised from 5th July 2023
- £45,000 - £55,000 for 0.6 FTE (3 days pw). Salary dependent on experience. Permanent.
Role
MCR Pathways is a national charity dedicated to supporting disadvantaged, care-experienced and vulnerable young people find, grow and use their talent through 1:1 mentoring and support. We are currently seeking a new Head of Finance. The role will be pivotal in supporting the growth and sustainability of the organisation across Scotland and Southeast England.
Key aspects of the role will include devising and implementing financial modelling and dashboards; developing strategic relationships with philanthropists and major donors; working with the Chief Executive, Head of Digital and Head of Marketing to develop and introduce regular public donations as an opportunity for our supporters; stewardship of the charities accounts to ensure best use and allocation of income; overseeing the annual audit process.
Alongside strong strategic financial management skills and business acumen, to be successful in this role you’ll have excellent communication skills and an astute understanding of how to present information in a visual, accessible format that enables interactivity and scenario planning. You’ll have exceptional relationship development skills and will enjoy establishing and maintaining partnerships with major donors, trusts and philanthropists. You will also enjoy sharing MCR’s financial story to potential new investors alongside the Chief Executive.
This role offers a unique opportunity to utilise financial and communication experience to work strategically with colleagues across a vibrant, purpose-driven and relationship-based organisation. The MCR programme has a well-established and strong evidence base - you will play a vital role in enabling us to reach more young people and have a positive impact on the educational achievements, career pathways and life chances of care-experienced, vulnerable and disadvantaged students.
The role is fully flexible, with an attractive combination of autonomous and collaborative working. We ask for a minimum of two days per month in person in either our Glasgow or Hertfordshire offices / central London.
Application notes
Closing date for applications: 24th July 2023 at 9am
Probable interview date: 1st August 2023
To apply, please send your CV and a supporting statement (no longer than 2 pages) addressing how you meet the person specification and explaining why you are interested in joining the team to kate.kirton@mcrpathways.org.
MCR Pathways subscribes to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) regarding disclosure & barring.
MCR Pathways is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role is subject to a PVG or DBS check. Applications to process PVGs or DBSs will only be submitted once the successful candidate has accepted the offer of a position.
Equity, diversity, and inclusivity statement
We encourage applications from all sections of our community, irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sexual orientation, religion or belief, or because someone is married or in a civil partnership. MCR Pathways is an inclusive organisation that reflects our community and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work and fulfil their potential. We believe creativity and innovation thrives when we can harness the benefit of different perspectives.
Top job! Director of Service Delivery & Development
- Full time
- £70,000
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 8th November 2024
Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for transforming services and making a lasting impact in the social care sector? Care Support Scotland is looking for a dynamic Director of Service Delivery & Development to shape our strategic direction and lead with purpose." We are looking for an inspiring individual to join our Senior Leadership Team as Director of Service Delivery & Development, guiding our strategic direction and ensuring top-quality service delivery. This is a unique opportunity to lead with purpose, shape our future, and leave a lasting impact in our organisation and the community.
At Care Support Scotland, we are dedicated to providing high-quality social care services that enhance the lives of those we support. As a forward-thinking and compassionate organisation, we champion a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and innovation.
About the Role
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Management: As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will shape and drive our Services and Development Strategy, Business Plan, and Performance Management Framework. You’ll ensure our teams are aligned with our organisational goals and regulatory requirements, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Safeguarding: Lead our safeguarding efforts by ensuring policies and procedures are compliant, effective, and regularly updated. You’ll create a culture where safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, ensuring that staff and volunteers are trained and supported to act appropriately.
- Service Delivery: Lead the development of a service delivery strategy that drives meaningful change, ensuring our services positively impact the lives of those we support and align with our vision for a stronger, more compassionate social care system. Ensure services are responsive to the needs of the people we support and that they are realistic, measurable, and regularly reviewed. You will oversee the management of budgets and resources to ensure financial sustainability and accountability.
- Business Development: Take ownership of our Business Development strategy, championing new funding and service delivery opportunities. Lead on bid management, ensuring high-quality tender submissions and proposals, and work closely with the Head of Developments to manage contracts and secure long-term sustainability for the organisation.
- Partnership Working: Build and maintain strong relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Representing the organisation at various levels, you will enhance its profile, collaborate on joint initiatives, and ensure stakeholder feedback informs service delivery.
- Practice & Quality: Ensure the organisation meets the highest standards of practice, with effective quality assurance systems in place. You’ll oversee data collection and analysis to monitor service impact and drive improvements. You’ll be responsible for compliance across all areas, including safeguarding, health and safety, and equality and diversity.
- Strategic Planning & Organisational Leadership: You’ll help shape the strategic direction of the Organisation. You’ll lead with compassion, collaboration, and accountability, fostering a culture aligned with our core values. You’ll also promote a learning environment by prioritising continuous professional development, ensuring teams are supported in learning and reflection.
Your Benefits:
We offer an exceptional benefits package to ensure your personal and professional well-being:
- 33 days of annual leave, with additional leave as you grow with us
- A flexible hybrid working model to support work-life balance
- Matched employer pension contributions up to 6%, ensuring your future security
- Additional perks like a Season Ticket Loan, Employee Assistance Programme, Holiday Purchase Scheme, Cycle to work scheme and more
Why Join Us?
At Care Support Scotland, you will be part of a mission-driven organisation committed to making a meaningful impact in our communities. We offer a collaborative and supportive environment where your professional development is a priority, and you can lead transformative initiatives.
If you’re a forward-thinking, values-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you!
Mentor Services Coordinator
- Full time
- £24,087
- Remote: Home based with some travel around North Ayrshire
- Closing 18th November 2024
We are looking for a Mentor Services Coordinator to help recruit and support our volunteer mentors in North Ayrshire.
About the role:
Our Mentor Services Coordinators are the key contacts for our volunteer mentors from their first enquiry about mentoring until they are matched with a young person. The Mentor Services Coordinators conduct in depth interviews with all prospective volunteer mentors, organise training, organise PVG checks and make the process as smooth as possible.
Key responsibilities:
- Providing excellent customer service to mentors, volunteers and partners using strong communication skills on the telephone, in virtual meetings, by email and sometimes in person
- Ensure all of our volunteer mentors are individually supported and fully engaged at every stage of their mentor journey
- Deliver information sessions, participate in mentor one-to-one conversations and facilitate mentor training sessions and other mentor engagement activities.
About you:
- Customer service experience
- Experience of or strong interest in working or volunteering in the charity or third sectors
- People person with excellent communication and listening skills and empathy
- Well organised with great administrative skills and attention to detail
- Excellent desktop and database skills
About us:
MCR Pathways is an award-winning charity established in Glasgow in 2007. Our mentoring programme is now delivered in schools across the whole of Scotland as well as West London, Hertfordshire and Surrey. Our passionate team is dedicated to helping the most vulnerable young people gain self-confidence, identify their skills and recognise and fulfil their potential. Our vision is for all young people to experience equality of education outcomes, career opportunities and life chances. Our mentoring programme has profound impacts on school pupils in their confidence, wellbeing, achievement and post-school progression. MCR Mentors are volunteers who make and experience a life-changing difference. You will be joining a friendly and supportive team who love what they do and enjoy working with each other. We model our values and many of us are also mentors ourselves.
Read the Job Description and Person Specification
Benefits include:
- 33 days annual leave in first year rising to 38 days from 2nd year of employment, additional day off for your birthday
- Life Assurance - 4 x salary,
- Living Pensions Employer
Top job! Director of Corporate Services and Governance
- Full time
- £70,000
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 8th November 2024
Are you a passionate leader ready to make a difference in the social care sector? We’re looking for a Director of Corporate Services and Governance to oversee our finance, human resources, shared services, IT, governance, risk management and quality assurance functions. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in shaping our organisation’s strategic direction and ensuring we deliver high-quality, efficient services aligned with our mission.
At Care Support Scotland, we are dedicated to providing high-quality social care services that enhance the lives of those we support. As a forward-thinking and compassionate organisation, we champion a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and innovation.
About the role
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Management: Actively participate in the Senior Leadership Team to support the organisation’s objectives and aims. You will provide strategic leadership to the teams, ensuring compliance with legislation and regulatory requirements. You will lead the Corporate Strategy, Business Plan, and Performance Management Framework.
- Financial Management: Ensure efficient financial operations, overseeing budget preparation, treasury management, and long-term financial planning to ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements.
- ICT Function: Develop and coordinate an ongoing ICT strategy that maintains the integrity and security of our network, along with effective disaster recovery plans.
- Shared Services: Ensure GDPR compliance as the Data Protection Officer. Oversee procurement processes to ensure value for money and take strategic responsibility for Health and Safety. You will also be responsible for maintaining and regularly reviewing business continuity plans.
- Governance & Assurance: Serve as Company Secretary and lead the organisation’s approach to quality improvement and management, establishing a robust quality assurance framework and timely management information infrastructure.
- Partnership Working: Proactively engage with partnership working to enhance our reputation, representing the organisation in the community, and leading suppliers and outsourced providers in delivering high quality services
- Human Resources: Develop and implement people strategies that align with our values and ensure compliance with employment law. Lead talent identification and recruitment strategies while managing complex employee relations issues.
- Strategic Planning & Organisational Leadership: Contribute to the strategic direction of the organisation, fostering a culture of collaboration, compassion respect, and accountability. Ensure Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is a priority across the organisation, and teams are supported to learn and reflect.
Your Benefits:
We offer an exceptional benefits package to ensure your personal and professional well-being:
- 33 days of annual leave, with additional leave as you grow with us
- A flexible hybrid working model to support work-life balance
- Matched employer pension contributions up to 6%, ensuring your future security
- Additional perks like a Season Ticket Loan, Employee Assistance Programme, Holiday Purchase Scheme, Cycle to work scheme and more
Why Join Us?
At Care Support Scotland, you will be part of a mission-driven organisation committed to making a meaningful impact in our communities. We offer a collaborative and supportive environment where your professional development is a priority, and you can lead transformative initiatives.
If you’re a forward-thinking, values-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you!
About you
We are looking for a strategic leader with a proven ability to drive transformation across key corporate functions, who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Essential qualifications:
- A relevant degree (at least SCQF level 10 or above) or equivalent professional qualification in HR, Finance, ICT or Business Management
- A recognised management qualification (SCQF level 10 or higher) or evidence of substantial management training and development that is in line with the learning outcomes of a management qualification.
Essential experience:
- Significant experience of leading and managing a range of corporate services functions at a senior level, preferably in the social care or charity sector
- Experience of leading and managing change and innovation, using recognised change management methodologies, within a complex environment
- Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of current employment law and best practice in HR management, learning and development, and employee engagement
- Proven track record of developing and implementing effective HR, EDI, and workforce strategies, policies and procedures that support organisational objectives and culture
- Extensive experience of overseeing the delivery of ICT, digital transformation, marketing and communications projects and services
- Strong financial and commercial acumen, with the ability to manage budgets and ensure value for money
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence, motivate and inspire others at all levels
- Evidence of strategic thinking and planning, with the ability to translate vision into action
- A robust knowledge of risk management approaches and leading on strategic risk management.
- Experience of working collaboratively and constructively with internal and external stakeholders, including Board members, regulators, funders, and partners
- Commitment to the values and mission of Care Support Scotland, and to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion
Desirable qualifications:
- A postgraduate qualification (SCQF level 11 or above) in a relevant field
- A professional membership of a recognised body such as CIPD, CIMA, BCS, CMI, ICAS
- A project management qualification
Desirable Experience:
- Knowledge and understanding of the social care sector in Scotland and the regulatory framework that applies to it
- Experience of fundraising, income generation, or business development
If you're a forward-thinking, values-driven leader who is ready to take on a strategic role that will shape the future of social care, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of a team making a tangible difference
Are you experienced Finance leader who’s on the lookout for a fresh new challenge? We could have just the role you are looking for!
We have an exciting opportunity to join Cornerstone as our Head of Finance on a full-time, permanent basis.
Reporting to our Director of Finance, you will be responsible for the management and development of our Finance function, ensuring the provision of accurate, reliable and timely financial information and analysis to support our organisation in its activities. This is a varied role which encompasses many aspects within our Finance department.
Location
This role can be based in any of our main offices (Aberdeen, Dundee or Glasgow), or part of our hybrid working model. If opting for hybrid, we would need you to live within a reasonable commute of Aberdeen, Dundee or Glasgow. There will be occasions that we'll need you to travel to other Cornerstone branch locations (travel expenses will be reimbursed as set out in Cornerstone’s expense policy with travel reimbursed by HMRC legislation).
The Role
As a member of our Senior Leadership Team, you'll contribute to the delivery of Cornerstone's strategic, operational and departmental plans.
You'll assist our Director of Finance to establish and maintain effective financial management and business support to ensure that appropriate financial policies and management information systems are in place to guarantee ongoing stability and growth.
Providing an accounting service to all departments and areas within Cornerstone, you'll combine your accounting skills with effective financial management to provide concise communications to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
You'll have responsibility for the preparation of monthly financial reporting and monthly written reports analysing performance and mitigation steps where necessary. You'll also support the preparation of annual budgets, monitoring reports, forecasts and annual accounts.
Please see the Role Profile attached to our advert for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
About You
What we'll need you to bring: -
- Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline
- Recognised chartered accountancy CCAB qualification
- Knowledge and experience of the legal and charitable framework
- Experience of leading, developing and managing a Finance team to deliver high quality and service within a similar type or size of organisation
- Proven experience in the development and maintenance of financial controls, policies and procedures
- Good analytical and evaluation skills with the ability to understand and carry out complex numerical and financial calculations and analyse data
- The ability to transfer strategy into operational and departmental work plans
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan and organise work
- Proven track record of working to tight deadlines and simultaneously managing several initiatives
- The ability to identify quality processes and procedures with the ability to communicate these clearly verbally and in writing
About Us
Established in 1980, Cornerstone is one of Scotland's largest charities with over 40 years' experience providing great care and support for adults and children with various support needs across Scotland.
We operate over 18 local authorities in Scotland and provide a wide range of services to over 2,000 individuals each year. Our focus is to encourage social inclusion, reduce loneliness, and improve health, independence and wellbeing by working closely with the people we support and their families, setting personal goals with them, and ensuring they receive the care and support they need to live the best life possible.
We are always flexible and responsive in meeting the ever changing needs of the people we support and work closely with individuals and families to agree what sort of support will work best for them.
Our strategic aims
- To become an expert provider of services to people with learning disabilities, autism and complex care needs
- To be the best employer in social care in Scotland
- To achieve stability and sustainability which supports future developments.
If you’re up for the challenge and think you have what it takes, then apply today with your CV and cover letter, we'd love to hear from you.
Have any questions? Contact Lynn Wallace, our Director of Finance at lynn.wallace@cornerstone.org.uk.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited along to an interview in person at our Dundee office on Friday 29th November 2024.
The successful candidate will need to undertake a Standard Disclosure check through Disclosure Scotland.
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