- Advertised from 28th July 2021
- £12,000 for 2.5 day week
Role
A perfect opportunity for a competent bookkeeper and financial administrator looking to work in an interesting environment.
Key objectives – the results of what you will do
- Spending controlled:Providing timely and accurate budget information will help ensure the best possible cost control
- Income maximised:Similarly, accurate analysis will help identify opportunities for, and track progress with, action to increase income
- External reporting up to date:In addition to statutory reporting, clear and timely reports to a wide range of funders will be a key result of your work
Key responsibilities and skills – what you’ll do to get the results
- Bookkeeping:Take the lead on using our accounting package and other systems to track all income and expenditure
- Create & maintain systems:Working firstly to update and then to ensure compliance with internal systems to produce budgets, make purchases etc
- Support the team:Training, cajoling and supporting other members of the team to use financial systems and understand reports
- Administration:Assisting the General Manager with wider organisational administration and systems
Person specification
You will need to be able to work unsupervised on all bookkeeping tasks. So it would be preferable if you have or are currently studying towards, a professional accountancy qualification (e.g. IATI, ACCA ). Alternatively we’d expect you will need a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role. You will be proficient in Sage Line 50 or a similar accountancy package so you could learn Sage quite quickly. You’ll also need to be proficient in Microsoft Office including intermediate or advanced Excel skills. There will be some internal systems to learn – including the ticketing system which you’ll need to become familiar with. So you will need to be able to learn new skills and work in an industry that has its own quirks and ways of doing things.
The role will be a challenging one, and will need you to work on your own initiative for much of the time. As a small organization going through some rapid change, not everything will be as calm and collected as we might hope. But for every challenge the work may present we will provide support. And like many people who have worked at The Gaiety over the last few years, you will have plenty of opportunities for personal development and progression.
The organisation
Ayr Gaiety Partnership is the charity and social enterprise that runs The Gaiety Theatre and an increasing range of producing, touring and creative engagement activity. While the theatre itself is almost 120 years old, the organization has been going for just over a decade – taking on the theatre eight years ago. We have always aspired to be much more than just a theatre building, with community-based activity very much part of what we do.
This is an exciting time to join the organization. Over the few months we’ll be restarting the successful live programme on our main stage, at the same time as building on the new impetus behind our creative engagement and producing activity. Coming out of the pandemic we are looking to move up a gear in every aspect of our work.
The job in more detail
The (new post of) Finance Officer will be a key step in the next stage of the organisation’s development. There will be a period of working with the General Manager to introduce and embed financial processes and controls that have sometimes been missing in the past due to limited staff resources. The tasks will be similar to roles in other organisations, including:
- Reconciling and processing daily ticket desk (sales) returns.
- Assisting in the preparation of external production settlement accounts.
- Processing supplier invoices, cross referencing with purchase orders for accuracy and preparing and reconciling supplier statements
- Processing customer invoices for group bookings, events and hires.
- Ensuring appropriate authorisation for purchase orders
- Preparing payment information.
- Reconciling company bank accounts.
- Monitoring customer and supplier accounts.
- Processing staff expenses claims.
- Assisting with quarterly VAT reconciliations.
- Supporting the preparation of departmental reports and procedure documentation.
- Supporting credit control as and when required to ensure timely customer payments.
Application notes
Please apply with cv and covering letter, by email to the General Manager, Sally Rennie sally.rennie@ayrgaiety.co.uk by midnight on Monday 16th August.
If you’d like to discuss the post, contact Sally by email to fix up a phone call.
We believe that having people with different experience and interests makes a vibrant work place. So we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. And we are of course an Equal Opportunities employer. (So we’ll also ask you to complete an equal opportunities form.)
Young People's Engagement Officer
- Full time
- £26,000 – £30,000
- On site: Wigtown
- Closing 2nd August 2024
Wigtown Festival Company is looking to appoint a Young People’s Engagement Officer to develop and run our year-round programmes with 15-25-year-olds. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a fresh way of working with our target group of 15-to-25-year-olds at Wigtown Book Festival and around the year.
We are seeking a dynamic and imaginative individual who is experienced in enabling young people (YP) to develop cultural skills and explore their interests in a secure and supportive environment. The ideal candidate will be passionate about widening cultural access and overcoming barriers to participation.
Working within a small programming team and reporting to the Creative Director, they will be responsible for initiating, delivering and evaluating projects, and delivering against the aims of the Festival Company’s Young People’s Engagement Plan. An ability to self-organise and juggle multiple projects in a busy workplace is essential.
The Young People’s Engagement Post is kindly supported by The Holywood Trust.
Salary and Terms
The position is full-time / 35 hours a week. The salary is in the range of £26,000-£30,000 depending on experience, with an initial contract for two years.
WFC is a Fair Work and Real Living Wage employer and is open to flexible working from day one.
Key Responsibilities
- Working closely in partnership with a wide range of young people to programme activities (including at Wigtown Book Festival) and develop new projects according to need.
- Creating new and lasting working relationships with other YP organisations in the region and beyond.
- Building and nurturing a new young people’s advisory team.
- Developing and implementing the young people’s engagement plan and evaluation framework.
- Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the impact of our activities with YP.
- Sourcing funding for YP projects and managing funder relationships.
- Overseeing social media and marketing for our young people’s activities.
- Occasional weekend and evening working (eg during Wigtown Book Festival) with time off in lieu.
Essential Experience and Attributes
- A proven ability to work with and engage with young people collaboratively and respectfully.
- A proven ability to build relationships with partner organisations in the cultural and third sectors.
- An understanding of monitoring and evaluating young people’s activities.
- An understanding and respect for the principles of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
- An understanding of the essential importance of safeguarding; PGV certificated.
- Interest in / experience of the cultural sector.
- Excellent personal, communication and teamwork skills.
Other Desirable Experience and Attributes
- Experience in budget management.
- A knowledge of Dumfries & Galloway.
- A knowledge and passion for literature.
- Familiarity with social media and marketing.
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Wellbeing Support Worker for Make It Your Own
- Part time
- £24,804 pro-rata
- Remote: Various locations across North Lanarkshire
- Closing 29th July 2024
Funded through North Lanarkshire Council and as part of the Early Help and Family Support Partnership with Barnardos, Action for Children and Home Start GNNL you will deliver group activities for families across North Lanarkshire. Make it Your Own is a Creative interior design project supporting those with poor mental health, experiencing multiple deprivation or struggling to sustain a tenancy (not an exhaustive list).
This tenancy sustainability programme provides bespoke support that helps families take ownership of their tenancy and develop and make it in their style.
Participants benefit from practical decorating support and equipment, a home improvement budget as well as life-skills training and development (e.g. financial management, setting of routines) and support to set goals for the future, one step at a time.
As Wellbeing Support Worker you will work alongside the Interior designer to support families/parents to identify their own needs and develop coping strategies for themselves; connect with other parents/families, access peer support, and develop their local support networks by linking in with other local organisations which can support other aspects of family life e.g. benefits, welfare, food security, relationship support, nutrition etc.
Scotland’s membership organisation and sector support body for the performing arts is seeking to recruit a passionate, skilled and dedicated new staff team, including a Change Programmes Lead.
This is a time of immense challenge, change, renewal, and opportunity. Working with FST, you’ll play a vital role in the future of this essential part of the cultural sector, as we support and champion the performing arts.
The Change Programmes Lead will have relevant experience working in a similar role, for example, as a producer, in project management, creative learning, programme or event management and/or partnership development. They will play a pivotal role in ensuring FST amplifies our impact by developing more innovative and effective ways to drive change for people in the sector, working across four key areas:
- Policies and planning
- Professional and sector development
- Projects
- Partnerships
Dundee Science Centre (DSC), an award-winning visitor attraction and educational charity, has been promoting hands-on learning and showcasing the wonders of science since 2000. Our mission is to inspire curiosity and engagement in STEM across Tayside, Fife, and beyond. With 40 dedicated staff members and an annual income of £1.5 million, DSC engages an audience of 250,000 through in-Centre visits, community programs, festivals, and online initiatives.
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead DSC into its next phase of development. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of science, a commercial mindset, and the ability to inspire and guide a high-performing team. As CEO, you will set the pace, tone, and culture of the organisation, ensuring sustainable growth and an exceptional visitor experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with the Board to develop and implement the 3-year Business Strategy and Annual Operating Plan. Build a strong working relationship with the Chair and ensure robust governance.
- Operational Management: Lead the Executive Team to deliver the Annual Operating Plan, oversee business activities, and drive income growth. Manage customer experience, facilities, exhibitions, IT, Health & Safety, visitor services, staffing, and finance.
- STEM Engagement: Promote STEM engagement through effective marketing, fundraising, and partnerships. Represent DSC at external events and build relationships with key stakeholders.
- Financial and HR Oversight: Ensure financial stability, conduct annual audits, and maintain current HR policies and procedures. Foster a motivated and cohesive team environment.
The ideal candidate will have proven leadership in running commercial operations and delivering national-level projects. They will possess experience in the visitor attraction sector or in building successful commercial ventures. Strong governance and Company Secretary experience are essential, along with a broad understanding of science and STEM engagement. Financial management and budget responsibility are critical, as is hands-on HR experience and conflict resolution skills. The candidate should demonstrate excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management abilities. Finally, the ability to make informed decisions, inspire confidence, and work effectively under pressure is paramount.
Join us at Dundee Science Centre and lead a team dedicated to inspiring the next generation of scientists and innovators. Dundee Science Centre is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.
For more information on Dundee Science Centre and this opportunity, please visit aspenpeople.co.uk/DSC.
For a confidential discussion, please contact David Currie or Donogh O’Brien at Aspen People on 0141 212 7555.
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