- Advertised from 24th November 2022
Role
Jordanhill Parish Church is a Church of Scotland congregation in a residential area of Glasgow. The church is, under normal circumstances, the focal point for various community activities. As well as providing worship experiences during the week and weekend our church is a hub of activity and is used by a range of organisations every day of the week and most evenings.
We are looking for a committed, friendly, people-person to come and join our team. The purpose of the role is to support the smooth administration of the church and to be a welcoming and friendly face to all who visit and use the church. The successful candidate will ensure good communication between the congregation of the church, the staff and those who use our buildings.
The role will include clerical and administrative functions, communicating on a day-to-day basis in person on the telephone with a range of people, including the Minister, church members and office bearers, and members of the community. It will also involve supporting Committee Conveners operating within agreed procedures to deal with matters concerning property maintenance and the letting of Church Halls to a range of users.
This position requires a professional and organised attitude, excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work in an ever-changing environment, where multi-tasking, sound decision making, self-motivation and discretion are essential.
The post requires 24 hours per week during school term time, with a reduced commitment of 16 hours per week during school holidays. The number of days per week and hours per day are negotiable.
Salary: £14000. Remuneration will be reviewed annually in January.
Application notes
If you wish to apply for this post please send your CV with a covering letter to jordchurch@btconnect.com and explain why you wish your application to be considered, and the names and contact details of two referees whom we shall contact if you are shortlisted.
Closing date for applications: 31st December 2022.
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Additional Support Needs Development Co-ordinator
- Full time
- £30,314 – £32,683
- Hybrid – home/nearest SU Scotland office
- Closing 5th January 2024
Ministry at the Margins is a key area of focus for SU Scotland. We are creating a culture amongst our staff and volunteer team consistent with God’s concern for the marginalised, seen throughout the entirety of Scripture.
This concern, we trust, develops a posture towards and alongside children and young people who experience marginalisation We have identified six areas in which young people can be marginalised:
· Additional Support Needs
· Relative poverty
· Affected by a family member’s imprisonment
· Care-experienced
· Refugee/asylum seekers
· Minority ethnic
Young people with ASNs access all our areas of ministry - schools, missions, holidays, school residentials, discipleship events, and yet we recognise that there is far more that could be done to see “every child and young person” engaged in SU Scotland ministry. This new full-time role aims to help us do just that connecting with staff and volunteers across the breadth of the organisation.
Who we are: Scripture Union Scotland's vision is to see every child and young person in Scotland exploring the Bible and responding to the significance of Jesus. We are a national charity, with around 100 staff and around 2,000 volunteers. Our activities take place in schools, outdoor activity centres, and churches.
We are seeking a full time Additional Support Needs Development Coordinator to join our Ministry at the Margins team, leading SU Scotland’s ministry in this area.
Key Responsibilities
• Providing strategic leadership: developing and enabling good practice for ASNs in all ministry contexts across SU Scotland
• Ensure appropriate resources are developed for use within ASN contexts
• Organising and delivering specialised events that train, resource and inspire different stakeholders
• Engaging in ministry with children and young people with ASNs
• Raising further financial support for this post
Who we are looking for: The successful applicant will have a passion for, have been involved in and have clear understanding and experience of working with children and young people with a wide variety of Additional Support Needs. A strategic and creative thinker, resource developer and trainer, you will be able to communicate confidently, sensitively and diplomatically, inspiring others, both SU Scotland staff and volunteers.
For this post, it is important that you able to demonstrate a commitment to SU Scotland’s ethos, working principles and vision. It is also an Occupational Requirement (Equality Act - part 1, schedule 9), that the post-holder is a committed Christian.
SU Scotland want everyone to feel that they are welcome, valued, and respected. Having a diverse team allows for a range of perspectives and experience. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
The appointment will be subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme Disclosure.
Langside Parish Church/ Finn’s Place, Battlefield Road, is looking to recruit a part time Caretaker/Cleaner to assist in the daily operation of the building and provide support to its congregation and visitors. This is a permanent role of minimum 16 hours per week, 4 evenings per week (Mon-Thur.). These hours are annualised and so more maybe needed over the winter months. Some flexibility in working hours will be required, including the availability to work some daytime and weekends.
There are no formal requirements for qualifications or experience. However, experience in a customer facing role would be advantageous.
The following presents an outline of the main duties of Caretaker:
- Opening and closing the building as necessary, ensuring the security of the premises is maintained at all times.
- Providing front of house support when the church is open to visitors or when tradespeople etc visit the premises, including answering the phone and taking messages.
- Preparation for services, meetings and events held by the congregation, FP/LPC or third parties.
- Tidying and cleaning the premises after events.
- Small maintenance tasks, such as changing light bulbs, setting the heating etc.
- Cleaning as detailed in the schedule, including picking up litter in the garden.
- Replenishment of consumable products, such as toilet roll, hand soap, washing up liquid etc.
- Supporting Sessional staff & event leaders to ensure success of activities.
- Reporting of any damage to the building and its contents/equipment, or issues with the utilities, to the Manager of Finns Place.
- Such additional duties as may reasonably be requested by the employer.
The Phoenix is a Community Hub in Dumbarton West, it was set up in 2018 by Rock Community Church. The Rock is a vibrant church community serving Dumbarton and the surrounding area. The Phoenix is designed to primarily serve the people of Dumbarton West, namely the residents of Castlehill, Westcliff, and Brucehill. The Phoenix includes a community cafe and a wide and varied activities programme including youth work, toddler provision, adult learning, intergenerational events, art classes, fitness classes, wellbeing programme and volunteer opportunities.
Purpose of role:
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Adult Learning Worker to support our activities programme working with the community, partners and the Phoenix Team.
You will help support Volunteer recruitment identifying training and learning needs putting together an annual syllabus of learning opportunities.
You will consult with our local community to identify opportunities for Dumbarton West to access opportunities to learn new skills and support the development of a users forum who will help implement the results of our consultation.
Key Responsibilities
● To support Volunteer recruitment, identifying training, learning needs and creating an annual syllabus of learning opportunities.
● Consulting with the local community around training, employability and learning needs.
● To develop a users forum who will lead our community consultation, implementing their recommendations for our activity programme.
● Delivering adult learning courses and stand alone sessions.
● Developing links with third party organisations who can provide elements of adult learning programmes.
● Develop links with local residents who can offer their skills and knowledge to the learning calendar.
● Undertake training as required.
● Support major events within The Phoenix’s calendar alongside the staff team.
Top job! Head of Finance and General Treasurer
- Full time
- £79,590 – £88,200
- Edinburgh
- Closing 14th December 2023
The Organisation
Welcome to the Church of Scotland – one of Scotland’s largest charities which, for more than 4 centuries, has played a crucial role in maintaining the social fabric of Scottish society through the provision of extensive charitable, community and spiritual support. Proud of our long history, we are nonetheless a forward looking organisation that works closely not only with other churches across the globe, but a wide range of charities, interfaith networks and individuals alike. We continue to engage with both Government and civic society and thus add significantly to Scotland’s social capital.
The Opportunity
As a result of impending retirement, there now exists an exciting opportunity to join the organisation as Head of Finance and General Treasurer. Reporting directly to the Chief Officer as part of a tight-knit Senior Management Team, the Head of Finance will manage a team of approximately 30 people and have overall responsibility for the effective financial management and strategy of a £100m budget, whilst also providing financial oversight and services to several related parties. Duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Lead the development and delivery of a robust financial strategy and of effective financial governance, providing advice to a wide range of senior stakeholders
- Work closely with all agencies and departments to develop a culture of value for money throughout the organisation
- Prepare annual and five-year rolling budgets for all areas within the charity
- Provide monthly management accounts, forecasts and other regular financial reports for all relevant stakeholders
- Be responsible for the oversight of the production of the annual audited accounts of the charity plus separately incorporated charities
- Oversee accounting systems and controls, ensuring that the charity meets its legal and regulatory obligations relating to financial and taxation matters; safeguarding the charity’s financial assets
The Ideal Candidate
To be successful in this role, it is envisaged that the successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with several years’ post-qualified experience as a Finance Director or equivalent in a relatively large and complex organisation. Experience of leading, inspiring, managing and developing large teams will be crucial to your success, as will be your ability to influence a wide range of internal and external stakeholders at a very senior level, primarily through the provision of timeous, meaningful and robust management information to better aid decision making. An outstanding communicator and empathetic listener, you will have the tact, diplomacy and nous to “bring people on the journey”. Experience of working in the charitable/third sector could be an advantage but is by no means essential.
The Next Steps
This is a very rare opportunity to play a hugely influential role for an organisation that is embedded in the social fabric of Scotland and as such, we are keen to speak with as many candidates from as diverse a background as possible. Therefore, should you be interested to know more about this role prior to submission of a formal application, please do not hesitate to contact our retained advisor, Ivan McGeorge, at McGeorge Appointments. All correspondence is treated in the strictest confidence and without obligation.
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