Grants Administrator
- Part time
- £22,000 – £24,500 pro-rata
- Edinburgh
- Closing 19th April 2023
- Advertised from 20th March 2023
- 21 hours per week
- 35 days annual holiday (pro rata), contributory pension, childcare vouchers and can offer child-friendly hybrid working if preferred.
Role
Grants Administrator – working for a charitable trust which is an outward-looking, approachable funder providing grants supporting child welfare, visual impairment, neurological conditions, animal welfare and the RNLI. As part of a dedicated team, you will provide administrative support to the Grants and Relationship Managers and maintain regular contact with beneficiary charities supporting them with an information service.
Salary and Benefits – £22,000 to £24,500 pro rata 21 hours per week, 35 days annual holiday (pro rata), contributory pension, childcare vouchers and can offer child-friendly hybrid working if preferred.
Job Description– working as part of a small team based in central Edinburgh, you will report to the Director and provide administrative support to the Grants and Relationship Managers and have regular contact with Volunteer Assessors and Trustees. With excellent organisational and Microsoft skills, you will accurately maintain the client database and support inhouse and external meetings. This varied role requires an organised and proactive approach with strong customer skills in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Main duties will include;
• Provision of administrative support to the Grants Team
• Arrange and co-ordinate meetings
• Maintain the Trust’s Salesforce Database
• Process receipt of applications and carry out pre-assessment checks
• Manage all Grant related correspondence
• Log receipt of awards and record grant conditions
• Maintain on-line filing systems
• Provide general administration working with the Office Manager
• Manage incoming calls and enquiries
• Ensure meetings rooms are prepared for visitors
• Welcome visitors and contractors to the office
Skills required will include:
• Confident with Microsoft Office, Outlook and input Excel
• Experienced in the use of databases (Salesforce)
• Experienced in administering meetings – basic minute taking
• Accurate input skills
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Awareness of GDPR
• Friendly and approachable manner
• Empathy for, and desire to support, charitable work in Scotland
This is a varied administrative role working as part of a small dedicated, friendly and supportive team which facilitates funding to both established and innovative charities and individual projects.
Application notes
To find out more and apply contact Jackie Lawrie at JL Recruit jackie@jlrecruit.com
Business Support Officer (Maternity Cover)
- Full time
- £29,033 – £32,025
- Edinburgh (Hybrid)
- Closing 23rd April 2024
This role will primarily work to provide administrative support to the Land and Estates team within the General Trustees. This role will however work as part of the wider Business Support Team and will provide administrative support across the General Trustees.
The post will work in a hybrid manner, with 50% of a working week required in the office and the remainder from home. There is a preference for office days to coincide with other members of the Lands and Estates team.
For a full job description, please download the recruitment pack below.
Community Link Worker
- Full time
- £31,407 – £32,978
- North East Edinburgh (On site)
- Closing 22nd April 2024
The Community Link Worker programme, funded by EVOC & Edinburgh Health & Social Care Partnership, is delivered in partnership with GP Practices and the 3rd sector to support people to live well through strengthening connections between community resources and primary care.
The Community Link Worker will be employed by Caring in Craigmillar and will work as part of two practice teams (Restalrig Park and Baronscourt) in North East Edinburgh, to provide 1:1 person-centred and practical supports to people in contact with the GP practice team.
Taking a person-centred approach, you will work with individuals to enable them to identify personal outcomes and priorities for their health and well-being and link them to local, city and national activities and support services.
The postholder must have experience of working with people who are facing complex social and emotional circumstances, a strong understanding of the challenges affecting people living in areas of disadvantage in relation to living well, extensive effective interpersonal skills in working with people on a 1:1 basis as well as experience in networking and relationship building with other professionals and organisations.
PVG: This post requires membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. Application will be processed for the successful candidate.
The Preshal Trust is a fast-growing charity based in Govan that has been making a difference to the lives of vulnerable people within the local area for over 22 years. The Trust requires 2 Support Workers with skills and experience to provide support and deliver diversionary activities to vulnerable adults. One Support Worker will be focused on building up contact with our male clients and running activities suitable for that group and aimed at fulfilling their needs. We are currently looking for energetic and passionate individuals to fill these positions.
The role:
As part of a team provide a series of activities that will target vulnerable adults encouraging them to engage in fun activities linked to supportive learning and developmental programmes.
Skills & Experience required:
- Commitment to uphold the values and ethos of The Preshal Trust
- A record of good working practice with adults and families in a relevant setting
- An ability to inspire and develop individuals to maximise their potential
- The ability to thrive in a busy environment
For more information about the Preshal Trust please see our website at preshaltrust.org.uk
To book an informal chat please phone 0141-445-3689 and ask for Alan Nicholson, the Chief Executive Officer or email AlanN@preshaltrust.org.uk
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and experienced manager to oversee the day-to-day management of Cruse Scotland West Area, this includes our teams in Ayrshire & Arran; Dumfries; Dunbartonshire; Glasgow & Greater Glasgow; Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire.
Candidates are required to have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to provide managerial support, which is often provided from a distance.
Excellent communication skills are essential as the postholder is required to respond effectively to a wide range of enquiries which includes bereaved people. You will be required to establish effective working relationships with a range of Cruse Scotland volunteers and staff, as well as statutory funders and grant making trusts. Experience of volunteer management would be advantageous.
Due to the wide geographical spread of the role, the postholder will be required to travel occasionally to each of the service bases within our West Area; and to other locations within Scotland for meetings and training.
Whilst the role can be hybrid, we have recently secured a new office base in Glasgow so there will be a regular requirement to have a routine presence in the office.
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