Finance Officer
- Full time
- £26,000 – £28,000
- Induction training will be carried out in the office on the Gartnavel Campus thereafter we operate a Hybrid Working model
- Closing 31st August 2022
- Advertised from 17th August 2022
- Permanent. 35 hours per week
- Annual Leave: 40 days per annum (inclusive of Public Holidays). Pension: 7% employer and 3% employee contribution
Role
At Beatson Cancer Charity we support and enhance the treatment, care and wellbeing of current, former and future cancer patients and their families. We work in partnership with the NHS, The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre and all related facilities. We also offer the wider community a unique opportunity to contribute to the fight against cancer in the broadest possible sense.
We are currently seeking an experienced Finance Officer to join our Finance Team to support the business operations of the Charity and work closely with colleagues across the organisation to ensure seamless financial management and provide timely and accurate management information to the senior leadership team, committees, and the board.
Key Responsibilities
As a key member of the Finance team, the post holder will take the lead role in the monthly income process for the charity. As part of this responsibility, they will work closely with our Supporter Care team and gain experience of the end-to-end income process. Additionally, working with the Finance Manager they will have a diverse and interesting range of general monthly finance tasks as detailed below:
- Process Income from our CRM system (ThankQ) to the finance system (Sage50).
- Reconciliation of the fundraising bank account, investigating queries and liaising with the Supporter Care team.
- Support with Journal preparation
- Produce monthly full income reconciliation (ThankQ/Sage/bank accounts).
- Gift-aid: Responsible for monthly processing and reconciliation within the finance system.
- Respond to ad-hoc reporting and analysis on income. For example, this could be related to individual events or campaigns.
- Responsible for creating monthly Fundraising Contribution report.
- Production of monthly budget holder reports (populating reports and distribution).
- Assisting the Finance Manager in processing month-end journals, Balance Sheet reconciliations, etc.
- Preparation of monthly cost accruals and prepayments.
- Beatson Charity Events: supporting with the processing of invoices, managing payments from supporters, attending events to support with cash counting and credit card processing.
- Assisting with Cash reporting (monthly cash flow report).
- Cash handling and counting. This could be from donations received or from Trading activities.
Essential Candidate Criteria
- High level of numeracy, experience of which has been achieved within a similar role.
- Ability to work effectively alone as well as part of a team.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Finance Systems experience.
- Good relationship building and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and observe General Data Protection Regulations.
- A commitment to continuous improvement of finance processes.
Desirable Candidate Criteria
- Experience of using a CRM system for reporting (e.g., ThankQ, Salesforce etc).
- Understanding of Gift-aid process.
- Accountancy qualification (e.g. – Part-qualified CIMA/ACCA, Degree, HND etc.)
Person Specification
- Analytical thinker with a pro-active approach
- The ability to work unsupervised, particularly with Hybrid working arrangements.
- Confident to suggest improvements to current processes and ways of working.
- Proficient in IT and systems – Microsoft Office 365 and databases.
- An eye for detail and adaptable to daily changes and challenges.
- Committed to our mission of supporting people affected by cancer, every step of the way.
Application notes
Closing Date: Wednesday 31st August 2022
Interview Date: Tuesday 6th September 2022
To apply please send a cover letter and CV to recruitment@beatsoncancercharity.org#
Beatson Cancer Charity is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to employing a wide range of employees who are reflective of the diverse community that we support.
CHSS Community Stroke Nurse – Grampian
- Part time
- £35,205 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Dr Grays / Home Based
- Closing 9th January 2026
Everyday people with chest, heart and stroke conditions leave hospital scared and alone. You can be part of our mission to make sure that there is no life half lived in Scotland.
By joining Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as a Community Stroke Nurse you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.
You will be part of Scotland’s leading charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions to live life to the full again. Our community health support services form a nationwide network of local support groups, nurses, volunteers and one-to-one support teams helping families adjust to life with a heart or lung condition or after a stroke.
The role of the Stroke Nurse is to facilitate a smooth transition from hospital back into the community, for people who have had a stroke and their families.
The Stroke Nurse helps them adjust to the changes associated with the stroke, through the provision of information, advice and support.
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is organised and motivated, with good communication skills. Candidates must have a first level general nursing qualification and have a minimum of 3 years’ post-registration experience in either a hospital or community setting. Experience working with people affected by stroke is desirable.
CHSS employees enjoy a variety of organisational benefits including Company pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, company sick pay, employee welfare support and life assurance.
For an informal discussion please contact Dawn Manders, CHSS Lead Stroke Nurse, Grampian, on 07918723772 or email: dawn.manders@chss.org.uk
CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a PVGCHSS is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service which is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. We therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.
Community Support Coordinator (Lothian)
- Full time or Part time
- £24,798
- Hybrid: Home with Regular travel across Lothian
- Closing 9th January 2026
Every day people with chest, heart and stroke conditions are leaving hospital scared and alone. You can be part of our mission to make sure that there is no life half lived in Scotland.
By joining Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as a Community Support Services Coordinator you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.
You will be part of Scotland’s leading health charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid to live life to the full again. Our Community Healthcare Support Service provides access to a range of supported self management and community recovery services to support people across Scotland to manage their health as well as possible and adjust to life after a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or after a stroke.
The Coordinator plays a vital role in delivering Community Support services across the Lothian area for people living with chest, heart, and stroke conditions, as well as Long Covid.
They are responsible for leading a high-quality, person-centred service that empowers individuals to build confidence, manage their condition, and work towards their own goals. This includes the recruitment, retention, and line management of volunteers who provide goal-oriented and time-limited support, helping people take positive steps towards greater independence and self-management.
The Coordinator will also develop strong local connections and a detailed community map to support effective signposting, ensuring people can access the right support at the right time.
CHSS employees enjoy a variety of organisational benefits including: Company pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, company sick pay, employee welfare support and life assurance.
CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a PVGcheck. CHSS is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service which is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. We therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.
Every day people with chest, heart and stroke conditions are leaving hospital scared and alone. You can be part of our mission to make sure that there is no life half lived in Scotland.
By joining Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as eLearning Officer you can help to be the difference between people just surviving and really living.
You will be part of Scotland’s leading health charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid to live life to the full again. Working as part of the Professional Engagement team, the CHSS eLearning service exists to ensure that people affected by, and those caring for, people with these conditions are supported with information they want, when they need it, and in a way that is appropriate for them.
As the CHSS eLearning Officer, within the professional engagement team, you will be responsible for supporting the processes involved in reviewing, developing and maintaining CHSS’s portfolio of eLearning resources.
The post holder will collaborate with the appropriate internal and external professionals, service users and advisory groups to ensure the content of all preexisting and new eLearning resources remain current, and evidence based.
For further information about the role, please contact Mairi Whiston, Health Information and eLearning Clinical Lead, Email: mairi.whiston@chss.org.uk.
CHSS employees enjoy a variety of organisational benefits including: company pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, company sick pay, employee welfare support and life assurance.
CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure check. CHSS is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service which is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination.
We therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.
Physical Activity Specialist (Maternity Cover)
- Full time
- £28,023
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 18th January 2026
Every day people with chest, heart and stroke conditions are leaving hospital scared and alone. You can be part of our mission to make sure that there is no life half lived in Scotland.
By joining Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as a Physical Activity Specialist, you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.
You will be part of Scotland’s leading health charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid to live life to the full again. Our Community Healthcare Support Service provides access to a range of supported self management and community recovery services to support people across Scotland to manage their health as well as possible and adjust to life after a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or after a stroke.
You will be responsible for delivering and promoting physical activity sessions to those people who are referred to our Movement Matters programme.
You will deliver physical activity sessions in line with guidelines and standards to improve the wellbeing of our service users using your expertise as a Level 4 instructor, with a specific focus around prevention and self-management, in line with our No Life Half Lived Strategy
You will also play a key role in developing new relationships with key referrers and raising awareness of the benefits of physical activity across CHSS, enhancing what is available for colleagues and volunteers.
CHSS employees enjoy a variety of organisational benefits including: Company pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, company sick pay, employee welfare support and life assurance.
CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a PVG check. CHSS is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service which is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. We therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.
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