We would like to hear from energetic professionals who are able to help the charity set, develop and deliver its strategy, transforming the lives of the individuals we work with. Cruse Scotland is a unique organisation – as we are Scotland's only open-to-all bereavement charity.

Our work offers bereaved people the vital support they so badly need when someone close dies. We have a proven record of providing personalised, quality support to bereaved adults and children across Scotland over the last 50 years. During 2023-24 we delivered over 5,000 counselling sessions across Scotland – all of which was this provided by a skilled volunteer workforce – supported by just 22 members of staff. Our telephone helpline is also delivered by another volunteer team who responded to 9324 calls across the year!

This is an exciting time for the charity, in 2022 we launched a new 5-year strategy with ambitious plans for growth and development and are looking to strengthen our Board of Directors in order that they can further guide our success. The role of the Board of Directors is crucial to the success of Cruse Scotland, providing good governance, guidance and leadership at the highest level of the charity. We are seeking people with relevant expertise, with the time and commitment to devote to this challenging role and who share our values as an organisation.

We are particularly interested in hearing from dynamic professionals who are looking for opportunities to broaden their own experience; improve their own career prospects and/or share their existing knowledge. We are particularly keen, but not exclusively, to hear from those with existing or previous careers in one of the following:

• Children & Young People’s bereavement
• Finance and business
• Communications and Marketing

Cruse Scotland strives to create a fair and inclusive organisational culture. In our commitment towards Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, we particularly welcome applications from people with protected characteristics who are under-represented in our trustee membership.

Come lead a Innovative and forward-focused team, helping Carr Gomm go even further in supporting people across Scotland to live their best possible lives.

The role

As the Service Manager in our Business Services Team, you will be reporting to the Senior Operations Manager and take a lead role in the following key areas:

• Support with the governance of Carr Gomm, directly enabling the Board of Directors and Chief Executive to lead the organization
• Management of records and schedules relating to properties
• Day to day management of the central administration team in Carr Gomm
• Monitoring and reporting on key compliance indicators relating to Health and Safety, GDPR and operational services

Who we are looking for

In our eyes, the best managers are proactive with a logical and organized mind whilst also being focused and flexible in both their outlook and approach. Although you will not have regular direct contact with the people we support, we expect that you will have an awareness of the support we deliver, and the service needs.

You will have strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to produce management reports, maintain databases, update policies, provide support to the wider organisation and support the development of your team.

You will be comfortable presenting information as well as participating in meetings / working groups. You will also be a confident problem solver with ideas to support new ways of working and provide expert knowledge to help motivate, shape and drive the people agenda within Carr Gomm.

Experience within social care is beneficial, but not essential.

About Carr Gomm

Carr Gomm is a leading Scottish social care and community development charity. We provide person-centered support to over 4500 people every year so they can live their best possible life.

Our services are based on our values and reflect the choices and aspirations of each individual and community we work with. Our qualified staff work with people in their homes and communities, supporting people in their day-to-day lives and making plans to achieve their hopes and dreams in the future. Carr Gomm also fundraises to tackle isolation and loneliness in our communities through projects and activities across Scotland.

Benefits

• 35 days’ holiday per year (Rising with length of service)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and sick leav
• A Defined Contribution pension scheme, with incremental employer contribution.
• Membership to Lifeworks; employee well-being and perks platform access to the Carr Gomm App, with access to online physiotherapy, health coaching and counselling.
• Membership of a credit union
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts with leading hotels; and more!

If you would like to discuss this role further please contact Paul Marshall- paulmarshall@carrgomm.org

Celtic FC Foundation are currently seeking a Senior Finance Assistant. This job role will be part of an effective administration/finance team to support the business operations of the Foundation and work closely with colleagues across the organisation to ensure seamless financial management and provide timely and accurate information as and when required.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Posting financial transactions to accounts software (Business Central)
• Processing purchase ledger {GBP/EUR/USD)
• Maintain supplier records
• Processing income for overseas events, including payments, invoicing and issuing receipts
• Reconciliation, review and maintenance of the General Ledger
• Assisting Office and Finance Manager and wider team with month end reviews, including accrual journal preparation
• Credit control
• Gift-aid: Responsible for monthly processing
• Support with maximising event fundraising
• Post event reconciliations
• Maintaining records for all in-kind donations
• Supporting with the administration of the annual financial audits
• Providing support at events as required (will require evening/weekend working
• Supporting and providing cover as necessary for the Office and Finance Assistant
• Providing cover for processing of monthly timesheets
• Assisting with cash handling and banking
• Ensuring all financial records are maintained including scanning, filing and logging account documents
• Working closely with the Office and Finance Manager and wider team to ensure that effective financial information and reporting is available

Skills and Experience required:

Essential

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a finance administrator role
• Proficiency in data inputting
• Experience using a finance system
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft packages, especially Microsoft Excel
• Analytical thinker with a pro-active approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Ability to work effectively alone, unsupervised and as part of a team
• Excellent attention to detail
• Flexible approach and ability to prioritise work

Desirable

• Full UK driving license
• HNC / HND in accountancy
• Other recognised accountancy qualification (i.e. degree, part qualified CIMA/ACCA)
• Experience using a CRM system for reporting (i.e. ThankQ, Salesforce)
• Understanding of GiftAid

Club Benefits

• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff retail discount on Celtic and Adidas merchandise
• Access to our Colleague Benefits & Discount Platform
• Regular colleague social events
• Subsidised on site canteen

STAND International

STAND International, through its learning centre, works with people in the UK and overseas to promote learning and understanding, and support practical structured learning opportunities for those who have experienced barriers to education and employment.

The acronym STAND comes from Start A New Day, denoting the idea that participating in projects allows participants to re-evaluate the opportunities they are presented with in life and to consider positive involvement in, and contributions to, their communities. Our learners have all experienced disadvantage in their lives, many of them through the care system, homelessness, substance use and other challenges.

Our learning programmes are delivered with partner organisations overseas and can lead to accredited qualifications. The projects support our learners to fulfil their potential, widen their horizons, and enhance their employment opportunities, whilst at the same time becoming more involved in an inclusive society.

Purpose of the Job:

This role will be accountable for developing and nurturing key strategic partnerships in the UK, as well as managing existing partners and connections.

To succeed in this role, you will need to be able lead from the front while ensuring you work as a key team member. As well as being able to build strong partnerships, you will have the ability to gather, analyse and use data to drive the Partnerships strategy forward.