We are looking for an enthusiastic, socially aware person with good communication skills and the ability to provide support to staff and volunteers. Good organisational skills are essential, as is knowledge of computer systems and their applications.

Previous managerial experience is desirable.

A full driving licence is essential with access to a car as some travel may be necessary.

Hamilton Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) was formed over 50 years ago to provide a holistic advice service to the residents of Hamilton. As a member of the Scottish Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux network, Hamilton CAB aims to provide free, independent, impartial, and confidential advice and information to ensure that people understand their rights and responsibilities and can express their needs effectively. We campaign and influence to tackle the root cause of the problems people face and work to strengthen their rights.

Hamilton CAB currently operates from two offices in Hamilton and are supported by 18 members of staff and 31 volunteers including board members. The Bureau supports individuals with a wide range of general enquiries whilst project staff provide specialist support on topics including benefits, debt, utilities, and money matters.

The role:

We are seeking a committed and dynamic individual to serve as the Chair of our organisation.

As Chair, you will play a vital role by providing strategic leadership to the board, ensuring it fulfils its responsibilities for the governance of the organisation. You will also provide line management, support and direction to the Chief Officer, helping them to achieve the organisation’s aims and objectives; and ensures the smooth running of Hamilton CAB.

We are looking for an individual who has experience of leadership and governance. You will have a passion for the voluntary sector, strong leadership skills and an ability to drive forward positive change.

Although, not financially remunerated, the role is high profile and respected within the community and will offer a great challenge, learning and networking opportunity for the right person.

There are an average of 6 Board meetings per year to commit to as well as preparation time and regular collaboration /communications with the team and stakeholders.

We are looking for an experienced Community & Corporate Fundraiser who has substantial charity experience and is passionate about the Kingdom of Fife and those who live in it. Fife Health Charity, now over 70 years along our journey, is committed to ensuring those living here are supported on their health journey.

If you are self-motivated, confident and driven to make a difference then Fife Health Charity wants you to join our team! This is an essential post within our small team and you will be responsible for implementing and delivering our charity’s approach to fundraising and increasing our unrestricted income. We know that our grants make a huge difference to the people we are here to support, and we want to increase the volume and value of our grants. Increasing our income is key to enabling this.

This is a fantastic time to be joining our charity as we have this year launched our first ever strategy to focus our grant-making on making a positive impact for people across Fife. To support our strategy we want to grow our resources and income to be able to increase the volume and value of our grants over the next five years.

Successful fundraising will be essential to achieving this goal. We are looking for a confident fundraiser who has experience in community and corporate fundraising and who can work to establish a strong supporter journey that will encourage those living in Fife to be part of their health charity. If this is you then don’t miss the opportunity to join our team.

Please note the salary for this post is pro rata to part time hours.

Find out more about this permanent role (22.5 hours per week) in our job pack and if you would like to discuss the role further, please contact the Charity Director, Mark McGeachie at mark.mcgeachie@nhs.scot

Since 1984 Granton Information Centre (GIC) have worked hard to improve the lives of individuals and families by providing free & impartial advice, advocacy and representation on matters relating to welfare rights, debt and general housing queries. If you are passionate about alleviating poverty and supporting people and communities in Edinburgh, we want to hear from you!

Main Tasks

• Provide advice, assistance and when necessary representation with welfare benefit entitlement claims and money, debt and general housing issues, via centre based, telephone, outreach and home visit appointments.
• Represent claimants at appeal tribunals.
• Record and maintain accurate client case records using our Advice Pro recording system.
• Maintain an up to date knowledge of changes and developments in welfare, housing and debt legislation and liaise with colleagues on any issues that need to be communicated wider.