Grant Manager
- Full time
- £37,004
- Hybrid working with offices in Edinburgh or Glasgow. The option for home working is also available.
- Closing 12th March 2023
- Advertised from 24th February 2023
- 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working
- A Sustrans-wide pay review is pending, so the starting salary will be higher than currently advertised. As yet, we do not have details of the new salary points.
- Ref: SUS3914
Role
Our team is growing, we are looking for a Grant Manager to join our grants and support programme,Places for Everyone.
As one of our Grant Managers, you will have responsibility for the provision of grants and support to organisations developing and implementing walking, wheeling and cycling infrastructure across Scotland. These best practice projects will transform the areas people live in and travel through, and include examples such as creating a high quality streetscape on George Street in Edinburgh, transforming travel options in the Cairngorms National Park, providing cross city connections alongsideimproving local neighbourhoods in Stirling, and many others.
You will be tasked with ensuring effective project and programme management are being practiced across the programme as well as developing and maintaining the grant assessment process in liaison with the Heads of Programme, Grants & Support. You will ensure change control and escalation routes are effectively managed to track and support projects to deliver against scope, timescales and budget, effective project management skills are key to this role
You will liaise with partner organisations and your team of Grant Advisors (including Senior advisors), you will oversee the management of grants and support used for the delivery of projects from concept through to construction stage. These projects will deliver high impact infrastructure changes across Scotland encouraging more people and journeys by cycling, walking and wheeling; leading to happier and healthier communities, towns and cities.
You will work with the other Managers in Places for Everyone and our Design Engineering and Assurance team responsible for support services.
Candidates should be based within Scotland with some travel expected to a nominated hub/office base in Glasgow or Edinburgh, with the option to work from home.
About you
You will have demonstrable experience in leading, motivating, developing and managing a high performing team. In addition, you will also be experienced in managing large scale projects or programmes in a relevant field, ideally with an understanding of the legislative and policy context from pre-concept to construction and maintenance.
Excellent communication skills are key; easily tailoring your style to different levels, allowing you to effectively liaise with partners and build successful relationships easily.
An organised approach and good understanding of project management methodology and application is required to succeed in this role.
We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups. Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.
What we offer
In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.
Wellbeing
- 26 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
- Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Staff volunteer days
- 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
- We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes
Financial
- Group Personal Pension scheme with a 4% or 5% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
- Bike, computer and season ticket loans
- Discount benefits
Family Friendly
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
Application notes
Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59 on Sunday 12 March 2023
Interviews will take place via MS Teams on Monday 20 March 2023
More details about the role cane be found at sustrans.org.uk/job-vacancies/grant-manager-1
To apply, please complete our online application form.
About Sustrans
Sustrans is the charity making it easier for people to walk and cycle. We connect people and places, create liveable neighbourhoods, transform the school run and deliver a happier, healthier commute.
Our vision and mission have never been more relevant. Across the UK, governments are pledging investment and action on walking and cycling.
We are working together to make a real difference - creating places where everyone can live and travel happily and healthily, and where nobody is excluded.
Our work wouldn’t be possible without the commitment and dedication of our colleagues.
Join Sustrans today and help us get things done, together
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The service will focus on ensuring clients are receiving all the income to which they are entitled and seek to enhance clients’ knowledge of all grants, funding, and opportunities available to them.
Please see the Job Description for further information.
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B healthy together has an exciting opportunity to join our small, dynamic, grassroots charity.
This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop activities responding to community-identified needs, directly addressing the impact of health inequalities, poverty, and social isolation.
BHT activities currently comprise adult and child cooking sessions, community meals, health and wellbeing workshops, craft group, seated yoga, chair exercise, and a walking group.
We are looking for a non-judgmental, inclusive and collaborative person who thinks creatively and develops imaginative solutions. You will be part of a team, working together towards a common goal.
Fundraiser
- Part time
- £30,229 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Based in Wishaw with travel throughout Lanarkshire
- Closing 30th September 2024
The Trust
Lanarkshire Cancer Care Trust is a local charity helping cancer patients from all over Lanarkshire by giving them free transport to and from their much-needed hospital and clinic cancer treatments. Our service, which has been running for more than 30 years, is delivered by more than 100 Volunteer Drivers who give their vehicle and time free-of-charge, and we in turn repay them their motoring expenses at a rate of 45p per mile.
The Role
The Fundraiser will play a key role in developing and maintaining relationships with our supporters. We are looking for someone with great people skills, as well as drive, initiative, and determination. You will be diligent and accurate, as well as having a dynamic approach to your work. You will be a natural problem-solver, always looking to improve upon current processes to ensure efficiency.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with, and develop, fundraising events, campaigns and initiatives to engage the Lanarkshire Community and raise awareness of our service.
- Take responsibility to maintain and expand our collection can base, which is currently available in over 200 businesses throughout Lanarkshire.
- Create fundraising materials, including grant proposals.
- Work with other experienced staff members on project funding initiatives.
- Attend networking events to promote our service and fundraising initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Drivers Licence and own vehicle is essential
- You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Solid organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
- Passionate about the service we deliver and the community we serve.
Age Scotland is the national charity for older people. We work to improve the lives of everyone over the age of 50 so that they can love later life.
Our people are central to our success in delivering services for older people in Scotland. We pride ourselves on having a positive working environment and culture.
As the Head of Dementia, you will provide strategic leadership for Age Scotland’s dementia work, including (but not limited to):
- About Dementia Human Rights and community engagement work
- Dementia Friendly Communities including Network and Grants work
- Dementia Training Team
Living our values, you will approach the role with integrity, while involving, inspiring, and empowering our teams, so that together we can create better outcomes for older people in Scotland.
The post will be Scotland-based, a blend of office (Edinburgh-based) and home working. As a hybrid role the intention is that office based and external facing work will constitute 40% of working time over each month. Age Scotland is a flexible employer and flexible work patters are available. In return for your hard work, enthusiasm and commitment to our values you’ll receive a generous benefits package:
- Generous holiday allowance of 39 days (FTE)
- A range of learning and development opportunities
- Company sick pay
- Healthcare benefit through Westfield Health
- Discounted gym membership
- Cashback scheme from major retailers
- Contributory pension scheme with employer contributions of 9%
- A comprehensive package of support though our Employee Assistance Programme
- Group life cover up to three times your annual salary
- Cycle to work scheme
- Paid carers leave and dependents’ support
- The option to buy more holidays or sell them
- Enhanced maternity and paternity policies.
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