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Partnerships and Learning Manager (maternity cover)
- Full time or Part time
- £40,000 – £46,000
- Hybrid: Bellshill (3 days office/2 days WFH)
- Closing 11th June 2024
- Advertised from 29th May 2024
- This role is available as either a full-time (38 hrs/week) position, or 0.84 FTE (32 hours worked over 4 days/week). In the latter case, the salary will be reduced pro rata. Anticipated to be 12 month contract.
Role
This is an opportunity to join one of Scotland’s leading family-owned businesses in a distinctive role supporting its charitable giving programme through the William Grant Foundation.
In this maternity cover position, you’ll take on responsibility for advancing our work in two of our key thematic areas: Health and Social Causes and Scottish Culture and Heritage. Working closely with a volunteer-led giving group for each theme, you’ll bring your excellent interpersonal skills and knowledge of the third sector in Scotland to facilitate their ongoing learning about their current areas of focus, including through connections to other funders, experts and practitioners; help inform decisions about how to allocate grant-making budgets; and steward a portfolio of funding relationships with charities and organisations.
Working collaboratively as part of a small team, you’ll also apply your excellent organisational and communication skills to Foundation-wide initiatives to support our grantees, learn and improve in our role as an independent funder, and communicate about our work and what we’re learning.
You’ll need good insight into how our funding can add value to the work of the organisations we partner with, so the ideal candidate is likely to have experience of grant-making, philanthropy, social investment or third sector capacity-building. But experience of designing and managing programmes in a third sector organisation may also be helpful. You’ll either already have subject knowledge and networks relating to one or more of our areas of interest or a proven ability to quickly develop expertise and build external networks and relationships. Experience of facilitating meetings and discussions, excellent written communication skills and the ability to work independently and prioritise your own workload will ensure you can deliver across the varied tasks involved in this stimulating role, along with a creative, versatile and collaborative approach to getting things done.
Given the temporary nature of this position, we are looking for someone who has the necessary insight and experience to quickly pick up these key responsibilities and work confidently with our Foundation stakeholders. This opportunity may suit someone already working within another funding organisation or a sector support or infrastructure body who wishes to broaden their experience of grant-making and philanthropy, so we are open to secondment arrangements.
Organisation profile
William Grant & Sons is a 100% family-owned premium spirits company with a portfolio of award-winning brands that are enjoyed worldwide. The William Grant Foundation was set up in 2014 to manage and direct the company’s charitable giving. The company has committed to set aside 1% of pre-tax profits for use by the Foundation. In 2024, the Foundation expects to distribute over £4.5million to a wide range of good causes in Scotland. Find out more at williamgrantfoundation.org.uk
Application notes
Please apply via William Grant & Sons' careers hub website
Closing 11 June
Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Full time
- £40,000 – £50,000
- On site: Wester Hailes
- Closing 27th September 2024
Are you passionate about leading a community organisation with an experienced, committed team delivering vital health services to local people facing entrenched multiple deprivation?
The Health Agency (THA) is a leading community-based organisation providing services within the integrated Health and Social Care Healthy Living Centre in Wester Hailes. Set up in 1999, it aims to make a positive and meaningful impact on the physical and mental health and wellbeing of those who live within the local community.
THA does this in partnership with the local community through a rich provision of services covering;
- Mental Health support through Counselling delivered by qualified therapists
- Support services to those affected by cancer and long-term conditions such as COPD and long COVID. Services are also provided to relatives, carers, and friends of anyone who has received a diagnosis and anyone bereaved due to cancer
- Food insecurity and the health inequalities that prevent people from accessing good quality, affordable, healthy food
- Physical activity and maintaining a healthy diet long term.
- Community groups for carers, women and more
- Complementary therapy services
- A community gardening group and much more
We are seeking an inspiring and dynamic Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead our organisation. As the CEO you will be overall accountable for the vision and delivery of exceptional standards of critical services to the local community in Wester Hailes as well as the best possible employee experience for all working at The Health Agency.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a community empowerment strategic plan in partnership with the Board that aligns with our mission. Lead the organisation in identifying opportunities as well as adapting to emerging needs and policy changes.
- Operational Management: Oversee the daily operations of the organisation, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with safeguarding and all regulatory standards. Manage budgets, resources, and employees to deliver exceptional services.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Develop projects and meaningful cross-sectoral inclusive partnerships with community members. Maintain positive relationships with other key stakeholders, including session providers, funders, local authorities, other third sector and private organisations. Act as the primary spokesperson for the organisation.
- Fundraising and Financial Management: Lead fundraising initiatives, secure sustainable funding streams, grants and manage financial resources to ensure the organisation's stability and growth.
- Team Leadership: Inspire, mentor, and manage a dedicated team of professionals, fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Promote professional development and ensure employee well-being.
- Governance: Work closely with the Board to ensure effective and collaborative decision making, governance and transparency. Report on organisational performance, risks, and opportunities.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven experience in a senior leadership role within the third sector or a related field.
- A solid understanding of the challenges faced by people living in areas of multiple deprivation
- Evidence of delivering positive and impactful mental and physical health improvements in partnership with the local community.
- Excellent strategic thinking, with the ability to translate detailed data analysis, knowledge and vision into actionable plans.
- Financial acumen and experience in managing budgets and securing funding.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence e a wide range of stakeholders.
- Experience in leading and developing teams, with a collaborative and inclusive leadership style.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and best practices in the third sector.
- Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including excel and digital media channels
- Right To Work in the UK
What We Offer
- A unique opportunity to lead a respected and impactful organization.
- The chance to make a real difference to the lives of individuals and communities in Wester Hailes.
- A supportive and committed Board
- A base salary between £40 – 50k per annum plus 3% contribution to NEST pension scheme with an employee contribution of 5% required.
- Working hours: 35 hours per week (part time of not less than 28 hours may be considered) based at The Living Well Centre in Wester Hailes.
Age Scotland is the national charity for older people. We work to improve the lives of everyone over the age of 50 so that they can love later life.
Our people are central to our success in delivering services for older people in Scotland. We pride ourselves on having a positive working environment and culture.
As the Head of Dementia, you will provide strategic leadership for Age Scotland’s dementia work, including (but not limited to):
- About Dementia Human Rights and community engagement work
- Dementia Friendly Communities including Network and Grants work
- Dementia Training Team
Living our values, you will approach the role with integrity, while involving, inspiring, and empowering our teams, so that together we can create better outcomes for older people in Scotland.
The post will be Scotland-based, a blend of office (Edinburgh-based) and home working. As a hybrid role the intention is that office based and external facing work will constitute 40% of working time over each month. Age Scotland is a flexible employer and flexible work patters are available. In return for your hard work, enthusiasm and commitment to our values you’ll receive a generous benefits package:
- Generous holiday allowance of 39 days (FTE)
- A range of learning and development opportunities
- Company sick pay
- Healthcare benefit through Westfield Health
- Discounted gym membership
- Cashback scheme from major retailers
- Contributory pension scheme with employer contributions of 9%
- A comprehensive package of support though our Employee Assistance Programme
- Group life cover up to three times your annual salary
- Cycle to work scheme
- Paid carers leave and dependents’ support
- The option to buy more holidays or sell them
- Enhanced maternity and paternity policies.
Adult Carers Service Manager
- Full time
- £29,653 – £37,066
- On site: Arbroath
- Closing 23rd September 2024
Angus Carers Centre is a rights-based charity working with and for unpaid carers from all walks of life living across Angus. We exist to improve the quality of life for all carers by building genuine and equal relationships, connecting carers with each other to create a sense of belonging and community, providing practical and emotional supports, and influencing change at local and national level.
Established in 1996, we have grown significantly over the last 25 years, and we are now supporting nearly 2,000 unpaid adult and young carers across Angus. Our talented and passionate team of 25 staff and over 20 volunteers ensure the needs of our carers are meet. Together with our volunteers we strive to provide a first-class service to carers and their families, to make a lasting difference to their lives.
Our vision is that all unpaid carers in Angus will receive appropriate information and support to enable them to feel valued and confident in their caring situation and to develop their own potential.
Why should you consider applying?
The social, political and policy horizon is changing, and we need to ensure that we provide the right support at the right time. We are entering a new and exciting chapter, and there has never been a better time to join our organisation.
You will form part of the Leadership Team. You will be making an impact by building authentic and empowering relationships with our dedicated and change-driven teams supporting unpaid carers, their families and partner organisations. You will lead on the development of our service demonstrating its impact and added value. But most importantly, you will put the voice of carers at the centre of what we do.
Reporting to the CEO, you will have a positive non-judgemental regard and help unpaid carers exercise their rights and support them to realise their potential.
Job overview
The postholder will:
- Create a safe environment for unpaid carers to build genuine relationships to participate in meaningful and engaging activities allowing them to express themselves, share their dreams and aspirations.
- Manage the development of Angus Carers Centre’s services, including identifying unmet need, monitoring, and maintaining standards in line with contractual agreements, and good practice.
- Provide leadership, management, coaching, support to the team members.
- Be responsible and accountable for the management of the team’s financial budgets in line with Angus Carers Centre’s financial and business support procedures.
- Measure the impact of our work in a creative and ethical manner ensuring lessons learnt are identified and taken forward, reporting on outcomes and progress towards strategic objectives.
- Work closely with other teams to ensure collaborative culture and synergies prevail across all areas of Angus Carers Centre’s work.
- Maintain and build relationships with a broad range of public, private and Third Sector organisations, including schools, community groups, health and care providers, and others.
- In collaboration with other teams, use the evidence of impact of our work to influence policy and practice within the local area and beyond.
- Ensure organisational and local safeguarding and health & safety policies are adhered to and effectively implemented.
- Support teams in identifying unpaid carers’ needs, circumstances, and outcomes, and support them to achieve them by working collaboratively with colleagues, partners agencies and other organisations.
- Ensure unpaid carers’ voices and opinions are heard and taken into account in decision-making processes.
- Work collaboratively with Angus Carers Centre’s teams to achieve its vision and strategic objectives.
- Continuously learn, reflect, and improve what we do to ensure evaluation is embedded into practice, and reflects agreed outcomes.
- Raise profile of Angus Carers Centre by facilitating information and development sessions with a wide range of organisations, communities, and individuals.
- Speak truth to power in a respectful, impactful, and authentic manner.
- Comply with Angus Carers Centre’s policies and procedures.
The above does not represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities and tasks but indicates the main responsibilities required from employees in the role. The organisation reserves the right to require employees to perform other duties from time to time.
Key values
- Strong sense of integrity.
- Authentic and true to themselves and others,
- Compassionate and boundaries,
- Drive for social justice and equity.
Qualifications and knowledge:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree such as Social Work, Community Development, Youth Work. Equivalent qualification or five years’ experience at a senior level.
- Understanding of Human Rights, the UNCRC and Children’s Rights and the needs of diverse individuals and communities,
- Knowledge of the policy and practice areas of the social care sector in Scotland, including SSSC, Care Inspectorate and the new National Care Service.
- While we would welcome the knowledge gathered through a relevant qualification, we are just as interested in relevant work experience.
- Demonstrable continuing professional development in relevant areas
- Full Driving License and a suitable vehicle for work with business insurance.
Experience
- Experience of leading, motivating and building teams through times of change.
- Experience of the social care sector in Scotland, including the policy landscape affecting local authorities, health boards, health,and social care partnerships.
- Experience of multiagency working supporting the development and delivery of services within local communities.
- Experience of working with a range of stakeholders, senior officials, Trustees, the public and partner.
Working hours
35 hours per week subject to organisational needs. Some work may have to be undertaken outside office hours, including evenings and weekends.
Equipment
Laptop, docking station and mobile phone.
Special conditions
The post entails work with vulnerable people and falls within the definition of “regulated work” under the provision of the Protection of Vulnerable groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The post holder will require to be registered as a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme, which will involve a Disclosure Scotland check.
Office base
The post is based at 8 Grant Road, Arbroath, DD11 1JN.
Equal opportunities
Angus Carers Centre is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to consider joining Angus Carers Centre.
Benefits
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 6% employer pension contribution
- Free car park
- 31 days of annual leave
- Flexible working, subject to organisation’s needs.
Glencassels Community Development Project (GCDP) is a well-established project located in the housing scheme of Craigneuk, near to Wishaw. This small Neighbourhood Centre, known locally as ‘The Venny’, presently provides a range of recreational, social and educational programmes for children, young people and adults and a Community Café for all ages. We believe that it has the potential to make an even greater contribution to this community and as part of fulfilling this vision we seek a suitably qualified and experienced Project Leader
The Project Leader will work with the Board and in collaboration with the local community in further developing the GCDP (The Venny) as a key resource for children, young people and adults living in Craigneuk.
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