Top job! Head of Finance and HR
- Part time
- Circa £50,000 pro-rata
- Virtual role – anywhere in Scotland
- Closing 5th May 2023
- Advertised from 19th April 2023
- Salary depending on experience. Four days per week.
Role
Overview of Columba 1400
Columba 1400 is a charity and social enterprise based in Scotland and founded by Norman Drummond. We help young people discover their potential either by working directly with them or by working with the key adults in their lives.
Motivated by his work with young people from tough realities, Norman wanted to give them the time and space to develop their true potential for leadership and good citizenship.
Consequently, he founded Columba 1400 and in 1997 he worked with the community on Skye to create our leadership centre in Staffin. This is a space where young people can explore their values together, discuss and practice leadership, and take their learning back into their communities.
Since then, more than 12,000 young people and their key adults have taken part in our values-based leadership academies, which have often proved to be an important turning point in their lives.
More than 20 years since the first young person stepped through our doors, we have extended our scope to reach young people in the community, head teachers, senior leaders, parents, student teachers and to engage with services and people across whole local authorities.
Our values of Awareness, Focus, Creativity, Integrity, Perseverance and Service underpin all our leadership academies and provide a framework for young people to discover their true potential in life, education, work and community.
For more information, please visit columba1400.com
The role
We are looking for a talented, creative, and experienced Head of Finance and HR who will also be part of our Leadership Team. This role will lead the finance function and interpret data that will help to inform key decision making that ensures we can continue to adapt our vital work and reach more young people and the key adults in their lives.
There will be a focus on creative ways to drive efficiencies. The successful candidate will also be imaginative in their general approach and be committed to innovation.
The Head of Finance and HR has responsibility to develop and maintain relationships, policies and processes which are in the best interests of Columba 1400 and to maximise effectiveness to realise all strategic goals. Key responsibilities include:
- Work collaboratively with the CEO and Leadership Team to shape future organisational strategy and plans which drive impact and sustainability over time.
- Work with the CEO, providing governance advice and general support to the Board of Directors including attending board meetings and audit committee meetings as required.
- Lead on financial administration and performance, people strategy and HR management.
- Produce timely and accurate financial information and reports (management accounts, cashflow forecast and reserves tracking) to inform ongoing management of service delivery.
- Maintain financial strategy based on full cost recovery to support the strategic plan with quarterly operational forecasts to reflect ongoing and planned activity.
- Work with budget holders to prepare and monitor annual departmental forecasts.
- Ensure a robust control framework for finance which continues to build on best practice, continually improving systems to meet evolving organisational needs and technological opportunity.
- Comply with all statutory financial and charitable requirements.
- Maintain an appropriate level of understanding of legislation and legislative changes and provide guidance to colleagues as appropriate.
- Facilitate financial awareness and management by colleagues.
- Lead, coach and motivate one direct report to deliver a high-quality service for and with colleagues, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
- Maintain and develop key relations with internal and external stakeholders including the external auditors and suppliers.
- Provide financial and organisational information for funding applications and tenders.
- Prepare VAT returns and oversee gift aid claims.
- Oversee payroll services.
- Comply with all policies and procedures.
- Ensure the charity has a sufficiently robust risk framework and work with the Chief Operations Officer to maintain the risk register.
The role will be 100% virtual, however there will be occasional travel which will be agreed in advance to meet with the Leadership Team, Board and for Governance meetings. There is the expectation to travel to Skye at least twice a year – once for team time and for the June Trustees’ Meeting and the Annual General Meeting.
Key experience, knowledge, and skills
- Relevant experience of successfully leading and managing members of staff and encouraging a culture of continuous improvement and individual and team development.
- Excellent track record in financial reporting and forecasting including preparation and analysis of monthly management accounts and the preparation and monitoring of annual budgets/forecasts and long-term financial plans.
- Ensure the organisation's effective management of its resources to meet the organisational strategy and to support where required with fundraising and budgets.
- Direct experience of presenting financial information to both financial and non-financial audiences, coupled with the ability to ‘talk finance’ in a language that the organisation understands.
- Demonstrable track record in establishing and developing strategic partnerships with external organisations including statutory and charity/voluntary sectors.
- Experience in successful project development and management and excellent organisational and planning skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent understanding of financial governance and risk.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Previous experience of continuous improvement and developing robust financial controls, systems, and procedures.
Personal Attributes
- Commitment to the Columba 1400 mission and values with a desire to make a positive difference to young people and the key adults in their lives.
- Empathic and motivational leader who strives to get the best from their team.
- Ability to lead on multiple projects simultaneously and achieve timely results.
- Creative and committed to learning, forward looking and solution focused.
- Strong communicator with the ability to build strong, impactful relationships with all stakeholders.
- Strategic with the ability to see the bigger picture as well as having the desire to roll up your sleeves when required.
The organisation reserves the right to vary duties and responsibilities at any time and from time to time according to the needs of the organisation.
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Application notes
Apply with CV and covering letter to recruitment@columba1400.com
Closing Date: 5th May 2023
ORGANISATION PROFILE
BRAG Enterprises is Fife based charity that supports people, who in the main, who are residing in disadvantaged areas of Fife to gain the training and employability skills to enable them to move into sustainable employment. We have worked for over 36 years with communities to improve their economic resilience. We also own business centres in Crosshill and Methil that act as Community Enterprise Centres where we rent out affordable business space.
The Together Levenmouth Hub is the first of our High Street regeneration projects and we want to bring growth to Leven and its High Street with plans to grow the Together brand across Fife.
As one of Scotland’s oldest Social enterprises our income is a mixture of grant funded monies and commercially earned income.
ROLE
The post is based at our head office in Crosshill, and the postholder will be a key member of the Senior Management Team playing a vital role in supporting our mission by ensuring sound financial management and accountability. They will work closely with the Managing Director to oversee BRAG’s financial health, ensuring effective financial planning, management, and reporting.
The main tasks and responsibilities are:
Manage and maintain the charities’ financial and accounting functions, including close liaison with our external stakeholders, including accountants, auditors, HMRC, and our property tenants.
Carry out all bookkeeping and financial administration functions using Xero.
Produce accurate monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasts, ad-hoc reports, and prepare year-end financial accounts.
ABOUT YOU
You will understand the need for confidentiality and discretion in a sensitive role and be a known self-starter that has a can-do attitude with values that match our own.
You will have a good grasp of charity accounting rules as well as dealing with partial VAT exemption regulations both of which are specific to this post.
You will be a confident communicator; able to engage effectively with all disciplines.
Operations Manager - North Scotland
- Full time
- Circa £40,016 – £42,719
- On site: Highlands - Inner Moray Firth (with office based in Inverness)
- Closing 11th January 2026
Are you ready for a new, exciting opportunity to further develop your career in the charity sector? Join our dynamic team at Street League and make a real difference in the lives of young people across the UK! We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Operations Manager.
Here at Street League, sport is at the heart of what we do and is what makes us successful. We support young people holistically, recognising the inextricable links between wellbeing, health, and employment.
The Role:
Overall responsibility for our North Scotland Operations, you will oversee the implementation, management, and strategic development of Street League’s programmes across the Highland Inner Moray Firth region — based in Inverness — as part of an exciting new regional launch. In this role, you will not only establish and strengthen our presence locally but also drive the longer-term ambition of expanding and growing Street League’s impact across North Scotland, shaping the future of our regional operations.
You will play a key role in establishing and growing Street League’s presence in the Highlands, building strong partnerships with local authorities, schools, employers, and community organisations to maximise impact.
You will be responsible for delivering agreed operational and income generation targets, ensuring effective financial management, and maintaining the highest standards of delivery. Reporting to the Head of Operations (HOO), the Operations Manager will be a key member of the Operations Management Team within Street League and will contribute to and lead on the implementation of strategies that shape future operational delivery, growth, and community engagement across Scotland.
Don't miss this chance to be a part of our mission and help change the game for young people in the UK.
Company Overview
Flexible Childcare Services Scotland (FCSS) is a national social enterprise with a mission to empower children, families, and communities to work, rest or learn by creating access to flexible, affordable and responsive childcare, education, children’s services and wraparound support.
Our flexible early learning and childcare model allows parents to book childcare by the hour, change their bookings each week and only pay for the time they book. This model is actively helping parents to reduce their childcare costs while helping them increase their income and further distancing their whole families from poverty.
Summary
We are seeking a Finance Manager to join our team, in this role, you will play a vital part in managing our financial operations, ensuring the sustainability of our unique childcare model while supporting our vision to create a world where every child and family has access to the services they need to thrive.
This is a hybrid working post shared between home working and our Dundee head office.
This is a part time role, 28 hours per week, with FTE salary of £40,000 = pro rata £32,000.
Other benefits include:
- 32 days annual leave
- Generous employer contribution pension
- Employee life assurance scheme
- Flexible Working
- Employee Benefit Platform giving discounts on many retail brands
- Subsidised childcare costs
The Yard is an award-winning charity that runs adventure play services for children with disabilities and/or additional support needs and their families across Scotland.
We are seeking an experienced HR Manager who is passionate about driving positive change at The Yard. You will bring the expertise and gravitas to influence and support senior leadership on HR and cultural initiatives.
About the role:
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
• Ensuring The Yard maintains the roles, skills and experience to deliver on its strategic priorities
• Measure employee engagement and agree action plans to develop and improve organisational culture
• Ensuring our recruitment policies and processes embody our values and enable us to recruit people with the skills and qualities to meet our goals
• Developing and managing our renumeration policy
About you:
This job is for you if you have:
• Proven experience of HR management
• Can lead by example, fostering a culture of trust and respect
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to develop HR strategies aligning with our strategic plan
If our ethos inspires you and you are eager to bring your knowledge and experience to a team that is deeply committed to our purpose, we would love to have you on board.
If you would like to discuss the role with our Director of Resources, please let us know and we can arrange a call.
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