Big Hearts is welcoming applications to join their staff team as Fundraising Partnerships Manager.

As part of the charity’s Development Team, this brand new role will focus on developing our corporate network and generating further unrestricted income through successful engagement with stakeholders.

It’s an exciting time to join Big Hearts’ journey in changing more lives through the power of football.

You will get to shape this role alongside our CEO, Leadership team and Trustees as part of our strategic plans to deliver innovative, high impact fundraising partnerships.

In conjunction with the Head of Fundraising & Communications and our closest stakeholder and partner Heart of Midlothian football club, the Fundraising Partnerships Manager will co-design and establish a new corporate philanthropy approach for the charity.

You will be part of a dynamic team who work together to generate a six-figure annual income for the charity through ticketed events, public appeals, engagement campaigns and corporate partnerships.

This is a great opportunity for someone with transferable skills who would like to develop their career in fundraising or business development, and work for a growing third sector organisation linked to a Scottish Premiership football club.

We welcome applications from individuals from various backgrounds who have a proven record that will contribute to the charity’s continued growth and income diversification.

This is role is for you if you are:

● Not looking for a 9-5 role, but willing to build your own working week around priorities and opportunities

● A communicator of the highest standard, comfortable networking in various environments and at various strategic levels

● Self-driven and proactive with an analytical mind to identify fundraising opportunities

● Creative, flexible and willing to think outside the box to build bespoke partnerships

● Confident, outgoing, approachable and enjoying connections with other people to improve community outcomes

In a typical month you will:

● Connect with existing partners to report on impact and identify further fundraising opportunities

● Introduce Big Hearts to businesses and design proposals for mutually beneficial partnerships

● Attend a couple of events organised by business partners or charity/football networks

● Plan a volunteering day at Tynecastle Park for employees of a corporate partner

● Approach business contacts to secure sponsorship for the annual Big Hearts Gala

● Meet with the commercial team at Heart of Midlothian to identify joint opportunities

● Assist in planning a host of events and appeals with colleagues in the Development Team

● Represent Big Hearts at Tynecastle Park on match days alongside charity and club staff

A full Job Description is available for download below.

The Udny Community Trust Co (UCTC) have transformed “The Medan Centre” in Pitmedden, Aberdeenshire into a vibrant community hub which contains the UCTC office, Cafe48 and multi-purpose rooms. We now have the opportunity to employ an enthusiastic and self-motivated manager to help consolidate the gains we have made regarding community involvement and to fully utilise the Medan Centre.

Reporting directly to the Board, this is a stand-alone post where you will play a lead role in looking after the UCTC and the Medan Centre as well as supporting other groups to help deliver a wide variety of projects. This will require you to manage your workload and work effectively to deadlines.

Ideally, you will have previous experience of working on community projects, excellent communication and people skills including social media and the ability to organise and promote events and activities that deliver our aims and aspirations. You will have an inclusive approach which will empower people to play an active part. You will also demonstrate financial awareness along with the ability to run a multi-functional building. This role also promotes Health walks and other outdoor activities.

You will succeed by working with and drawing on the experience and skills of the local community and relevant agencies to promote partnership working and to develop local groups so that they are self-sustaining.

The post is offered, primarily, on a full-time permanent basis, but we may consider two part time posts, with flexible hours to suit both the needs of the Trust and the employee(s). Occasional evening work and weekend work will be required, and access to your own transport would be desirable.

Responsible to: Development Manager / Senior Development Worker

Role Purpose:

The Operational Worker will be part of a team responsible for delivering a range of support services and activities for and with our communities and beneficiaries across Aberdeen. Please note that a clean driving license is a requirement for the role.

The primary focus of this role is the delivery and co-ordination of CFINE’s mobile food project operation in Aberdeen.

Our Core Values underpin all that we do by providing a framework for service development, our decision making and behaviours.

Inclusion – we believe in treating people with dignity and respect and making everyone feel welcome.

Equality - we stand for equal rights and opportunities for all, whilst we acknowledge that everyone's experience is not equal.

Community led - we believe everyone has something to offer and focus on the strengths and resources of people and communities.

Collaboration - we embrace working in partnership and believe in including people to find solutions to achieve positive outcomes for all.

Enterprising - we embrace new ideas and develop creative solutions to enhance our services.

Sustainability - we aspire to have a positive impact on people and our planet.

Hadeel, the shop, is owned by the charity Palcrafts UK, whose main aim is to relieve poverty in Palestine (primarily in the West Bank and Gaza), by providing a sustainable source of income for Palestinians working in fair trade organisations and social enterprises. Hadeel enables Palestinian fair trade and business development through our shop in Edinburgh, our website, other outlets, local representatives and events. We provide around 20 Palestinian producer groups with access to international customers. These groups include women's co-operatives, a school for deaf children, small family workshops and a few larger enterprises. From time to time, we make grants to these groups to support their sustainability and development. We also seek to raise awareness and support for Palestinian people disadvantaged by socio-economic and political systems, e.g.: by hosting Palestinian speakers, maintaining a small resource centre and organising occasional visits to the producer groups.

We have been based in Edinburgh for 20 years and have extensive sales networks across the UK and beyond. We have a team of dedicated staff and volunteers working in the shop and staffing stalls at external events.

Hadeel is governed by a Council which meets regularly to plan and oversee development of the charity, Palcrafts UK.

The Role

To assist the CBM or Volunteer Duty Manager in the efficient and profitable operation of the Hadeel shop.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operations

• Maintain and develop database of suppliers and key customers.
• Mainly perform digital admin tasks including but not limited to: website updating and administration (particularly uploading products), social media administration and other as advised and trained by CBM or his/her deputy.
• Complete stock-taking & updating stock.
• Maintaining good order in stock rooms & report on low stock levels.
• Process incoming and outgoing local & international shop orders and foodstuffs via courier and post.
• Produce and compile daily/ monthly sales summary and reports according to detailed instructions & per supplier.
• Pay in takings at bank as required
• Provide data as required to shop bookkeeper.
• Maintain shop records in good order. Order local supplies & foodstuffs as required.
• Maintain and assist in developing a good filing and digital storage systems,
• Assist in preparation of newsletters and events.
• Produce posters, signage and labels for store front and events.
• Attend events and manage outside events / stalls in the evening or on weekends.
• Communication with staff/volunteers and other involved parties with the Hadeel business as delegated by CBM.
• Prepare invoices for outside events on the EPOS system. Organise material and products for display. Ensure sales records, money received are recorded and unsold products are returned to the shop. Attend as required.
• Cover rotas when there is no CBM or VDM available in store.
• Ad hoc duties as required.

2. Customers

• Prepare invoices on the EPOS for customer orders.
• Update stock and sales orders.
• Maintain adequate stock levels.
• Assist with E-Commerce sites and website.
• Securely open and shut premises according to detailed instructions. Prepare shop for trading.
• Receive customers; answer questions and help with purchases; sell using the till and EPOS.
• Communicate with customers, retailers, and local representatives as appropriate.
• Administer the supply of mail orders and refunds

3. Education

• Ensure supply of promotional material for shop and external events in line with Palcrafts/Hadeel aims, vision and charity status.
• Organise the schedule/calendar of events, including liaising with organisations/contacts and volunteers.

Individuals must have MS Office experience and good computer along with financial skills.