- Advertised from 2nd March 2023
Role
At Lifelink we are proud to be a little bit different! We are an award winning people-centred mental health and wellbeing social enterprise with an aspiration to be an outstanding organisation for everyone: our people, our clients, our partners and stakeholders.
As an organisation who punches well above our weight, innovation is central to all that we do. We are always looking at the best ways to deliver services that meet the needs of our clients both today, and in the future.
The recent pandemic has taught us so much about the innovative ways our services can reach our clients, even in the most difficult of circumstances and we are always looking to learn and improve the services that we can offer.
As we emerge from the pandemic, we believe that supporting our workforce to be as agile and responsive as possible will be a significant asset and more significantly will support more people to be healthier and happier wherever they live, work or learn.
With this in mind, we have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Director, up to 35 hours, Grade 9 (£50-£55k pro rata and depending on experience) to join our team. A competitive salary and benefits package includes generous holiday allowance, contributory pension scheme (6% from employer), cash back health plan, life cover of 3x annual salary, excellent learning and development opportunities and so much more.
With a background in business development across corporate, public and third sectors, you will have a track record of successfully expanding into new markets with tailored product and service propositions. You will have exceptional verbal and written communication skills, and be highly accomplished in networking, relationship management and stakeholder engagement. You have a proven ability to build and maintain deep and effective business relationships inside and external to the organisation. Adept at working collaboratively, you will leverage relationships and capabilities across the organisation to develop and implement clearly defined strategies with tangible processes and measurable outcomes. A key member of the Leadership team, you will be accountable for defining and delivering short, medium, and long-term business development strategies and goals, together with their associated financial targets.
This is a busy and demanding role with a broad remit. As such we are seeking an innovative and ambitious ‘hands on’ leader who is comfortable with a broad portfolio and can drive forward our business strategy whilst building on our reputation. Creating a culture that empowers staff to embrace new ways of working you will help us to achieve our growth potential and our aim to provide high quality, sustainable services aligned to the needs of existing customers and emerging markets.
Supporting people with their mental health and wellbeing is very rewarding, but we know that at times it can also be challenging – staff welfare is of paramount importance to us. You will receive monthly 1:1’s with your line manager, annual appraisal and have access to Lifelink’s Employee Assistance Programme.
The successful candidate will be provided with a full induction. We will also provide the opportunity to learn more about our amazing social enterprise and the hard work that goes on ‘behind the scenes’.
For our people to work here means that we want Lifelink to be a great place to work where everyone can thrive and grow. If you would like to be part of our dedicated team; making a real difference to those in need, then we would love to hear from you.
Our services operate daytime, evenings and weekends and we have flexible and agile working arrangements, including home or remote working, so we are very happy to consider forms of flexible working that would enable you to thrive both professionally and personally with us and give you the flexibility to balance work and home life.
Application notes
Closing date for completed applications is 5pm on 15th March 2023 with an immediate start date available.
Stage 1 interviews will be held virtually w/c 20th March
Stage 2 Interviews will be held on the 27th & 29th March 2023.
Please submit your CV and covering statement in support of your application to hr@lifelink.org.uk
Web: lifelink.org.uk Email: hr@lifelink.org.uk Tel: 0141 552 4434
Further information on our work can be found on our website at lifelink.org.uk
Charity no: SC025643
Company no: 171155
The Finance Officer will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and accurate financial management of Held in Our Hearts, working closely with and under the guidance of the Finance Director. The postholder will manage day-to-day financial operations, maintain accurate financial records, support budget monitoring and reporting, and help ensure compliance with charity finance regulations.
Top job! Charity Manager
- Full time or Part time
- £38,788
- Hybrid: Campbell House, Gartnavel Royal Hospital in Glasgow’s West End
- Closing 9th January 2026
Common Wheel is a Glasgow-based charity dedicated to supporting people with mental health issues. Our vision is for individuals to live meaningful, satisfying lives and contribute to society. Our mission focuses on improving mental wellbeing, building skills, reducing isolation, and challenging stigma through creative, practical activities like music, art, bike building, and climbing. We have been supporting people manage or recover from mental illness for 25 years. We work in the community, in hospital wards and care homes and at our 2 purpose-built bike workshops in Maryhill and Glasgow.
Role Overview
The Charity Manager will lead the day-to-day operations of Common Wheel, ensuring the effective delivery of programmes, sound financial management, communications as well as contributing to successful fundraising. With an annual income of between £250,000 and £300,000, the charity is at a pivotal stage of growth and impact. The Manager will play a key role in shaping strategy, managing the team, and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Management
- Lead and manage a small team of 7-10 staff, a pool of freelance practitioners and a team of volunteers.
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing organisational culture.
- Work closely with the Board of Trustees to develop and implement strategic plans.
Programme Delivery
- Oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of all programmes and services, such as build-your-own-bike workshops, climbing, art, music and others.
- Ensure programmes align with the charity’s mission and deliver measurable impact to participants.
- Monitor performance and report on outcomes to funders and trustees.
Fundraising & Income Generation
- Develop and implement a fundraising strategy to sustain and grow income.
- Cultivate relationships with funders, grant-makers, corporate partners, referrers and community supporters.
- Work with our Fundraiser to prepare funding applications and manage grant reporting requirements.
Finance & Governance
- Manage the charity’s budget, ensuring financial sustainability and compliance.
- Oversee financial reporting, including monthly management accounts and annual audits, working with our finance manager and treasurer.
- Ensure compliance with charity legal and regulatory requirements.
Communications & Stakeholder Engagement
- Represent the charity externally, acting as a spokesperson and champion for Common Wheel when required.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including beneficiaries, partners, and funders.
- Oversee marketing, communications, and public relations activities.
Person Specification
Essential
- Proven experience in charity management or a leadership role in an equivalent organisation.
- Strong understanding of fundraising, financial management, and governance.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to lead and motivate a team.
- Strategic thinker with hands-on operational capability.
- Interest in mental health and a commitment to challenge the stigma surrounding mental illness.
Desirable
- Experience working with a charity of similar size and scope.
- Knowledge of the charity’s sector or beneficiary group.
- Familiarity with regulation, relevant systems and processes
Programme Lead Scotland
- Full time
- £43,000 – £46,000
- Hybrid: Anchored to the Glasgow office. Minimum expectation of being present at least one day a week in the office.
- Closing 15th January 2026
The Programme Lead for Scotland will be an entrepreneurial, driven and creative leader responsible for the development and delivery of key national programmes, ensuring that lived experience is at the heart. Working with the Director for Scotland and colleagues across Carers Trust, they will lead and line manage a small staff team to deliver ambitiously against programme objectives, creating a supportive team culture that promotes creativity, innovation and autonomy.
Experience
Leading the development of an ambitious and impact focused programme pipeline
Working within UK-wide or multi stakeholder structures maximising the benefit of a cross functional approach to programme development and delivery
Programme monitoring and evaluation with a strong focus on demonstrating impact and creating opportunities for learning and growth
Stewarding high-level relationships and the creation of new partnerships
Leading and managing high performing teams
If this sounds like you, download the recruitment pack below to find out more.
Equal Opportunities
As an equal opportunities' employer, Carers Trust is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Carers Trust.
Find out more about Working for Carers Trust
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About us
Express Group Fife is a well-established mental health charity operating in Fife for almost fifty years. We provide group activities for people over 18 experiencing poor mental health. The aim of the groups is to promote positive mental wellbeing by providing a safe place for sharing experiences and peer support.
There are currently 12 groups across Fife each week, supporting about 150 individuals during the year. Every person’s story is unique, and everyone’s route home is different - it doesn’t matter what the situation is – we’re not here to judge, only to help.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join experienced and dedicated team of staff and volunteers working together to make a difference to people’s lives and create real community impact.
As well as leading the team, the Service Manager will contribute to the ongoing development and growth of the charity, ensuring all services are delivered to a high standard.
Key responsibilities include:
- Operational management
- Staff and volunteer management
- Finance, fundraising and accountability
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Communication, marketing and promotion
- Proactive development of the service to meet the needs of service users in line with current mental health strategies in Fife
About you
Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.
You will be a strong leader who has gained experience in third sector not for profit organisation. You will have knowledge and understanding of the key issues facing those experiencing poor mental health in Scotland today. You will also have a working knowledge of current legislation, policies and strategies relating to the role.
Some of the criteria and qualities for this post include:
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrable management experience
- Experience of, and success in, securing grant funding
- Ability to build relationships with a wide range of people
- Organised and proactive, creative, and solution-focused
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