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Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Full time
- £57,000 – £62,500
- Blended working between home, VANL office and community venues in North Lanarkshire
- Closing 29th March 2024
- Advertised from 4th March 2024
- Starting point depending on experience and current salary. 35 hours per week (as required). Permanent.
Role
Would you like to help our community and voluntary sector support local people and communities more effectively? If yes, then you might be interested in the CEO role at VANL?
About Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire
Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire (VANL) is a major charitable organisation which provides support to community and voluntary organisations across the whole of North Lanarkshire. VANL is one of 32 Third Sector Interfaces (TSIs) in Scotland and a registered charity. VANL’s role is to:
- providing guidance and support to community and voluntary sector (CVS) organisations of all types and sizes on a wide range of issues such as funding, strategy, governance, HR, ICT and more
- support capacity building and effectiveness of the third/community and voluntary sector (CVS), including social enterprises
- supporting volunteering including promotion to the public; matching individuals to volunteer roles; and supporting volunteer-involving organisations
- supporting our CVS to work better together and in partnership with local communities, the council and NHS to improve services and support to local people – this includes assisting with North Lanarkshire’s community planning partnership – North Lanarkshire Partnership and hosting the flagship Community Solutions Programme.
VANL is committed to fulfilling our role to a high standard, informed by the needs and views of the CVS, residents and our public sector partners and working collaboratively with the CVS and public sector partners. VANL champions the vital role and contribution of the CVS.
About Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire’s Values
VANL is a values-based organisation. Our approach to and delivery of our work is underpinned by our commitment to the following values.
- Sustainable Quality of Life and Well-being - VANL promotes and supports sustainable quality of life and well-being of North Lanarkshire’s people and communities, across environmental, economic and social issues.
- Equality and Human Rights - VANL promotes and advances equality and human rights for the people of North Lanarkshire.
- Empowerment - VANL supports local people, communities and voluntary organisations to have voice and influence over the issues that matter to them, including the economy, jobs and income; housing; health and care services; transport; and the built and natural environment.
- Collaboration and Partnership - VANL is committed to working effectively with other organisations and individuals from all sectors to achieve shared goals which benefit the people and communities of North Lanarkshire.
- Respect and Care for Others - VANL shows and fosters respect and consideration for the people and communities of North Lanarkshire; the community and voluntary sector; our statutory and business partners; and all those that work for and with VANL.
- Commitment to Excellence - VANL is committed to enabling a culture of learning, improvement and innovation within VANL, the community and voluntary sector and the partnerships of which we are part - seeking to deliver high standards of work and achieve positive outcomes.
Benefits
VANL is a supportive employer and provides good benefits including:
- 25 days annual leave pro rata (increasing up to 27 days after 5 years, 29 days after 8 years and 30 days after 10 years) and two special leave days for birthday and Xmas shopping)
- 12 public holidays pro rata.
- 6% employer’s contribution and minimum 3% employee contribution
- Flexible working arrangements regarding hours and home-based working
Application notes
If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please send your CV and cover letter to ryan.young@vanl.co.uk.
You should send your CV and cover letter by the 29th of March 2024. Any applications made after this date will not be considered for the role.
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Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire (VANL), North Lanarkshire’s local Third Sector Interface is looking for new trustees to join its existing board. Your role as a trustee will help VANL complete its vital work in supporting local people’s wellbeing and equality by helping community and voluntary organisations of all types and sizes. We do this by providing guidance and support on issues such as volunteering, funding, strategy, governance, HR, ICT and more. We also support the sector to work better together and in partnership with local communities, the council and NHS to improve services and support, whilst hosting the flagship Community Solutions Programme.
Trustees are a vital part of this operation, advocating on behalf of VANL and the sector to local partners for the benefit of the local community and voluntary sector. You, as a trustee will help to set our strategic direction, ensure that our work matches the mission, values and goals of the organisation, manage organisational risk, and help to establish policies, procedures and practices that govern our internal and external approaches.
About You
Trustees must have a genuine interest in achievement of VANL’s charitable purposes, vision, mission, values and objectives. Trustees should also have a genuine interest in improving the effectiveness of the community and voluntary sector and volunteering in North Lanarkshire for the benefit of local people and communities, with the goal of improving people’s wellbeing and equality.
Trustees should have a good understanding or be willing to develop the following:
- the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
- effective charity governance
- leadership and management
- charity strategic overview, financial management, and people management
- knowledge and understanding of the North Lanarkshire Community and Voluntary Sector
- collaboration with and between CVS organisations and statutory bodies
About the Organisation
VANL is a charity which provides services and support to the wider CVS across North Lanarkshire to help the sector to be as effective as possible. We are one of 32 “Third Sector Interfaces” (TSIs) in Scotland – one for each local authority area. TSIs are formally recognised and part-funded by the Scottish Government.
You can learn more about VANL on our website, via our leaflet linked below, and via our trustee recruitment pack linked below.
Top job! Head of Income Generation
- Full time
- £59,860 – £67,540
- Hybrid: Airdrie/Hybrid
- Closing 6th December 2024
Are you a dynamic and strategic leader who is passionate about making a genuine impact? Do you thrive on the challenge of creating sustainable income streams that help provide vital care and support? If so, we’d love to meet you! St Andrew’s Hospice is looking for an inspiring and results-driven Head of Income Generation to join our team.
About Us
At St Andrew’s Hospice we provide compassionate, specialist palliative care to those with life-limiting illnesses, ensuring dignity, comfort, and support for our patients and their families. Every year, our hospice touches hundreds of lives, and every donation we receive helps us to deliver this critical care. Now, more than ever, we need a strategic leader to grow and diversify our income streams, making our work possible for years to come. If you’re ready to bring your energy, creativity, and expertise to a role with purpose, we’d love to hear from you.
The Role
As the Head of Income Generation, you will:
- Lead, inspire, and develop high-performing fundraising and retail teams.
- Shape and implement an innovative income generation strategy across all channels (individual giving, corporate partnerships, events, lottery, legacy fundraising, retail, and digital).=
- Build strong, meaningful relationships with supporters, donors, corporate partners, and stakeholders.
- Develop and manage budgets, setting and achieving ambitious income targets.
- Lead on new initiatives, exploring creative approaches to income generation and identifying potential for long-term growth.
What We’re Looking For
- A proven track record in income generation of at least 7 figures.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
- Excellent relationship-building and networking skills.
- Experience of developing and implementing effective strategies that drive growth.
- A deep commitment to our mission and values, along with an understanding of the hospice or charity sector.
Why Join Us?
- Be Part of a Purpose-Driven Team: Every day, your work will help provide essential care to those in need.
- Make a Tangible Impact: Your efforts will be key to ensuring St Andrew’s Hospice can continue its mission.
- Career Development: We are committed to supporting your growth with ongoing training and development opportunities.
Further Information: if you would like further information or to have a discussion/visit prior to applying, please contact our HR team who will arrange this with our Chief Executive.
Top job! Employers Advice Services Manager
- Full time
- £40,264 – £41,231
- Hybrid: Glasgow - Flexible combination of GCVS Offices and home working
- Closing 27th November 2024
GCVS is looking to recruit an experienced Employers Advice Service Manager to lead a team providing advice services to Third Sector organisations across Scotland on a commercial basis. The team offers third sector organisations expert advice, information, support, consultancy, and training in the areas of HR, Health and Safety, Recruitment and Data protection. The service has been running since 2000 and GCVS is ambitious to continue growing the service to ensure third sector organisations without access to internal specialised resources, receive personalised support that offers excellence and value for money.
Applicants should have a professional HR qualification (ideally CIPD qualified) and demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience of employers’ legal responsibilities as well as good practice in all aspects of Human Resources and managing staff. Significant experience of demonstrating astute situational awareness in the delivery of support to external organisations on sensitive matters is essential to succeed in this post.
Funding to ensure the sustainability of the service is supported from income generation through subscriptions, consultancy and training, so the post holder will be expected to market as well as deliver the service.
Responsible to: GCVS Head of Sector Development
More Information on the Job Description, Person Specification and Main Employment conditions is included in one document to make it easier to download.
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- Full time or Part time
- £33,000 – £36,000
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 27th November 2024
Could you help Edinburgh City Mission by overseeing the financial aspects of the charity, ensuring financial stability, compliance, and effective resource management to support our vital community work across the city?
The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the charity, ensuring financial stability, compliance, and effective resource management to support Edinburgh City Mission’s work. The Finance Manager operates across all aspects of the organisation, working particularly closely with the fundraising and outreach teams. The Finance Manager will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Director of Operations, including in reporting to the Board of Trustees, to support the good financial stewardship of Edinburgh City Mission.
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