Top job! Head of Finance
- Part time
- £53,272 – £58,236 pro-rata
- Edinburgh or Glasgow with hybrid working
- Closing 13th October 2022
- Advertised from 22nd September 2022
- 21 Hours per week (negotiable)
Role
As the Head of Finance, you will be working with the Chief Executive, Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees to implement Corra’s long term finance strategy, particularly in relation to cash flow and reserves to ensure we have the resources we need to deliver our charitable objectives. As well as this, your role will entail working alongside the Finance Manager in their role of supporting, managing and training the wider finance team, and improving systems and processes where necessary.
The successful applicant will have a detailed knowledge of accounting principles and relevant qualifications, and a track record of successfully leading and managing a finance team. You will have strong analytical skills and be able to demonstrate strategic thinking. You will have a proficiency in accounting software, and an awareness of the strengths and weaknesses of different accounting packages.
Additionally, you should have excellent communication and presentation skills, and experience of presenting complex financial information to Trustees, Senior Management Team, and non-finance managers.
You will have experience of working in the charitable sector and handling charitable accounts, as well as having a high level of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.
You must be a Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA, CIPFA or equivalent) and have a minimum 3 – 5 years’ experience.
This role would be suitable for someone who has extensive experience as a previous charity Head of Finance who has a strong mix of financial accounting, business partnering, and staff management.
As with other Corra staff, there will be the requirement to be flexible and to provide support for other aspects of Corra business as and when required.
The role will be based in Edinburgh or Glasgow, alongside Corra’s hybrid working policy which enables a high degree of flexibility.
As an inclusive employer, we welcome conversations on flexible working and any reasonable adjustments that may be required.
The role offers an exciting opportunity for someone who shares Corra’s vision and is a chance to contribute to real change in Scotland.
Application notes
For further information and to download an application pack please visit corra.scot/join-the-team
Closing date for applications is 12 noon on 13 October 2022.
Interviews are scheduled to be held weeks commencing 24 and 31 October 2022 in Edinburgh.
Please send applications to recruitment@corra.scot
Policy and Public Affairs Manager
- Full time
- £43,376 – £48,195
- Edinburgh, Inverness or Glasgow*
- Closing 29th September 2023
Looking for an opportunity to work for a flexible and family friendly organisation with good pay and conditions? Do you love to bring about change for good? Are you passionate about Scotland’s voluntary sector, and the difference it can make? If so, you could be just who we are looking for to lead our high performing Policy and Public Affairs team.
SCVO is the membership organisation for the voluntary sector in Scotland and we take pride in being a good employer. Our staff can work a blend of office and home working and flexible working requests are a ‘day one right’.
We need an experienced policy professional, with the drive and experience to bring about real change for Scotland’s voluntary sector. That means working with the sector to understand their issues; using a range of evidence to develop policy positions; and then using a variety of policy and public affairs routes to influence change.
We take leadership and management really seriously, so the right person for this job will also have the skills and experience to support the rest of the Policy and Public Affairs Team, individually and collectively, to be the best they can be.
*Location: This post can be based in Edinburgh, Glasgow or Inverness. SCVO staff can work a blend of office and home on agreement with their line manager, and within the parameters of our Blended Working policy.
Top job! Head of Income Generation & Engagement
- Full time
- £40,577
- Hybrid - Edinburgh / Glasgow
- Closing 2nd October 2023
AWS Executive are working exclusively with LGBT Health & Wellbeing to appoint their Head of Income Generation & Engagement.
LGBT Health and Wellbeing was established in 2003 to support the health and wellbeing of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) people in Scotland. They are a nationally respected charity that provides support services and social spaces that improve health and wellbeing, reduce social isolation, and increase community connection.
The main purpose of this role is to maximise income and other opportunities afforded to the charity through the support of charities, organisations, and individuals. This will include writing compelling and motivational funding applications to Charitable Trusts and Foundations, and developing and nurturing relationships with High Value Donors and private businesses.
You will work with your colleagues across the organisation in order to understand the communities’ needs before sourcing and pursuing appropriate funding opportunities that will enable the charity to meet this need. As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of the overarching organisational strategy, along with leading on the income generation and engagement strategies.
You should have a good knowledge of the funding landscape in Scotland as well as an understanding of the social, political, and human rights issues that impact on the lives of LGBT+ people in Scotland. You will be able to evidence a track record in generating six-figure income streams (annually) in charitable fundraising.
Experience Required
- Demonstrable track record of generating six-figure income streams (annually) in charitable fundraising.
Knowledge/Skills/Attributes Required
- Demonstrable understanding of the charity sector and bid writing.
- Demonstrable success in securing funding through trusts, foundations, and/or tenders/commissions.
- Demonstrable experience of producing high quality written work with inspiring/creative flair and an eye for detail.
- Demonstrable experience of managing a diverse and busy workload and working to deadlines under pressure.
- Highly organised with a commitment to effective planning, delivery, and development of funding applications.
- Conscientious approach to meeting deadlines and delivery of work to meet the needs of the organisation and funders.
- Ability to articulately and confidently communicate with others to convey key messages and the charity’s impact.
- Ability to build effective relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.
- Positive attitude with the ability to work on own initiative to achieve results.
- Good knowledge and understanding of equalities issues.
- Understanding / experience of working within the code of fundraising practice.
Media and Content Manager - Fixed Term
- Full time
- £34,235 – £40,198
- Home working from anywhere in the UK
- Closing 12th October 2023
If you are passionate about using your communications skills and experience to make a real difference to the lives of hungry children all over the world, we would love to hear from you!
At Mary’s Meals, we offer more than just a career; we offer the exciting opportunity to join a movement which reaches an incredible 2.4 million children in 18 countries every school day.
Your communications talents can help us feed the next hungry children waiting for Mary’s Meals, giving them the energy to learn and hope of a better future.
Our nutritious school meals are already transforming so many young lives, but we recognise with 67 million children of primary age out of school around the world, there is so much more we can do.
We are looking for someone who can raise awareness of our work by delivering high quality media coverage and creating content aligned to Mary’s Meals’ values.
Key duties:
- Working with the head of media and content to implement the media and content strategy and contribute to wider strategy.
- Developing and implementing campaigns in the UK in close collaboration with the global communications team.
- Managing and developing a proactive media relations programme to create well targeted opportunities to raise awareness of Mary’s Meals across all UK media.
- Overseeing the production of news releases and media statements in conjunction with other members of the communications team.
- Arranging media interviews (including briefings and training) for key UK staff to promote the work of Mary’s Meals.
- Identifying and supporting media partnerships or appeal opportunities and managing relationships with partners, celebrities and other external stakeholders.
- Working flexibly and responding effectively to media enquiries or unplanned situations.
- Monitoring media coverage and the news agenda and using this insight to recommend ways to improve the overall effectiveness of our media engagement.
- Managing the production of compelling storytelling content for use across all channels, including website, email marketing, direct mail and publications.
- Supporting the production of multi-channel communications and fundraising materials which reinforce Mary’s Meals values, brand and key messages for use by supporters in the UK.
- Leading our internal communications with staff, trustees and volunteers – ensuring content is timely and engaging
Top job! Head of Business Development & Contracts
- Full time
- £45,000 – £50,000
- Edinburgh
- Closing 9th October 2023
Sacro is a Scottish charity and community justice organisation that works to deliver life-changing services that empower people, give hope and protection, and help to build safe communities. For over 50 years we have supported people at all stages in the justice system in Scotland, helping them to find paths to positive change.
To ensure we can make a positive difference to more people across Scotland, Sacro is looking to recruit into the newly created role of Head of Business Development and Contracts.
Building and maintaining effective networks and relationships with a diverse range of key external stakeholders, you will work with colleagues across the organisation to scope and plan for the development and/or expansion of existing, as well as the creation of new, services. Undertaking regular horizon scanning and environmental analysis to ensure that Sacro has a full understanding of the potential for growth, the successful candidate will also be tasked with exploring and identifying funding sources, that align with Sacro’s strategic vision, mission and values.
We are keen to hear from individuals who are ambitious, tenacious, commercially astute and possess strong business development and strategic relationship management experience, coupled with a proven track record in developing existing and/or identifying and realising new markets. As a creative and innovative problem solver and accomplished communicator, you will be able to quickly establish both trust and credibility when engaging with both internal and external stakeholders coupled with the ability to create strategic alliances and encourage increased collaboration.
The successful candidate could currently be working within the public, not for profit or private sector as Sacro is really looking for someone who portrays a demonstrable passion for, and commitment to, its mission and organisational values.
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