SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) is Scotland's leading mental health charity, dedicated to improving the lives of individuals affected by mental health issues. Founded in 1923, the charity strives to create a society where mental health is valued, understood, and supported. With a commitment to innovation and collaboration, SAMH is at the forefront of mental health advocacy, ensuring that everyone has access to the support they need to lead fulfilling lives.

What will you do as Corporate Partnerships Manager?

Here at BTA, we have been given the fantastic opportunity of representing SAMH in their search for their new Corporate Partnerships Manager. Your expertise in account and relationship management will be crucial in building long-term, sustainable financial support where you will play a pivotal part in managing corporate partnerships that provide vital funding for SAMH mental health programs.

In this role you will be responsible for managing multi-year partnerships and delivering exceptional stewardship journeys for corporate supporters. Additionally, you will have a vital role in the Account Management team, while also collaborating closely with colleagues across the Fundraising Department and wider SAMH to fully maximise all opportunities for our partners.

Key responsibilities include:

• Direct Line Management – Provide leadership and guidance to a team of two Account Managers, supporting their development and success. You will also support the Senior Manager in maximising the corporate income stream through partnership work.
• Account Management – Understanding funding mechanisms and processes is required to create relevant and innovative offerings tailored to partner needs making SAMH more attractive to corporate sponsors.
• Maximising Partnerships - Delivering high-quality, impactful partnerships that consistently meet or exceed partner expectations. Executing partnership projects flawlessly, building trust and paving the way for future collaboration and increased financial contributions.
• Relationship Management – Maintaining the current partnerships within SAMH, building and growing ongoing relationships to encourage long-term support and funding.
• Representation – Act as a passionate ambassador for SAMH, effectively representing our values and mission to external stakeholders and partners and advocating for mental health awareness and support in all interactions.

What does SAMH need from you?

Experience:

• Strong experience in meeting and exceeding income or fundraising targets, with the ability to develop and implement successful partnership strategies.
• Knowledge in managing corporate partnerships, ideally within a charity or not-for-profit sector.
• Demonstrable experience of line managing staff, including supporting and developing staff – desirable.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including confidence in public speaking/presentations and report writing.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to identify new business development opportunities and areas for partnership growth.
• Competence in using CRM systems and databases to manage partner information and track progress – desirable.

What is in it for you?

You will work in a supportive environment and will be provided with a full induction and training opportunities. You will be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally. Some of the benefits include;

• 30 days annual leave rising to 33 after 5 years’ service (+4 public holidays).
• 2 paid wellbeing days off per year to use on what matters to you.
• Funded continuous learning and development opportunities, access to over 100 courses online in addition to classroom and virtual training sessions.
• Workplace pension scheme and Life Assurance policy from day one

Rutherglen and Cambuslang Foodbank operates three Distribution Centres which are open at various times throughout the week. We are an established Charity and provided help to approximately 9,000 people last year.

Role Description:

To oversee all aspects of the Rutherglen and Cambuslang Foodbank and ensure that the Foodbank operates using the agreed operating model as follows:

• Recruiting volunteers including reference checks, disclosure checks if required, obtaining signed confidentiality agreements and GDPR agreements
• Recruiting, supporting and training Duty Managers
• Ensuring that the Foodbank meets Health and Safety standards
• Developing, updating and ensuring adherence to all policies and procedures
• Ensuring that all volunteers work within the boundaries of the confidentiality agreement
• Identifying volunteer training needs
• Ensuring that the Foodbank meets Environmental Health Standards
• Communicating frequently with all relevant people including churches, volunteers, Trussell Trust, Referring Agencies, Trustees etc.
• Ensuring that the Foodbank updates the online database, website, X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook
• Communicating with media and promoting the Foodbank service in a positive way
• Organising Foodbank representation at community events
• Maintaining awareness of the benefit system, changes to it, and the impact of changes in the operating trends and environment on the Foodbank and its plan
• Developing the Foodbank strategy in partnership with the Foodbank Trustees
• Developing the Foodbank strategy in partnership with Trussell Trust
• Undertaking Trussell Trust Governance Health Checks as required

Key Outputs (in no priority order)

• Ensuring sufficient food collections are organised to provide sufficient stock to support current and future Foodbank growth and organising the purchase of food as and when required.
• Liaising with the Warehouse Manager regarding the day-to-day running of the warehouse including volunteers, monitoring stock requirements and stock and statistical records
• Organising the logistics and re-supply of food to Distribution Centres in conjunction with relevant Managers
• Taking overall responsibility for volunteer drivers for ad hoc uplifts from donors, as required, in conjunction with the Transport Manager
• Taking overall responsibility for the management of the all volunteers in the Foodbank, Distribution Centres and Warehouse
• Organising and facilitating training requirements for volunteers
• Managing the volunteer rota to ensure the best use of volunteers
• Working with existing referrers, funders, volunteers and supporters to grow the Foodbank identifying problems through regular visits and liaison
• Undertaking regular talks to the referrers and donors to raise Foodbank awareness and funds
• Bring to the attention of the Foodbank Convenor concerns about the running of the Foodbank
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety and Environmental regulations for both warehouse and Distribution Centres
• Producing Foodbank reports and statistics, for the monthly meeting, for the Trustees
• Monitoring the users of the Foodbank through the network database and minimise any potential, or actual, abuse through liaising with referrers and Distribution Centre volunteers
• Maintain a Foodbank phone and Email account

This list is not exhaustive. Other duties may be required as directed by the role or by Rutherglen and Cambuslang Foodbank Trustees, with the proviso that, normally, any changes of a permanent nature shall be incorporated into the job description in specific terms.

Reporting Arrangements:monthly to the Trustee responsible for your direction, support, and ongoing training and development.

Duration:the post is offered initially for 24 months, and is expected to continue beyond that date, subject to appropriate funding.

Working pattern: the work should fit within the operational requirements of Rutherglen and Cambuslang Foodbank and there will also be a requirement for evening and weekend work to fill this role (for example, community events, supermarket collections at weekends and speaking engagements, sometimes in the evening, etc.).

Hours will be flexible to accommodate this within the 24 hour per week working time.

Working location: within Rutherglen and Cambuslang area. Regular travel will be required to visit the locations in Rutherglen and Cambuslang and further afield, e.g. for conferences or to visit other Foodbanks. You should have a UK driving licence. A small office is available, but it is not suitable for lone working.

Holidays: 120 hours annual leave plus public holidays (or time in lieu, if appropriate, after discussion with line manager).

Training to be provided:

• Foodbank governance, administration and operations
• IT training, as required, with specific databases and tools used by Rutherglen and Cambuslang Foodbank
• Health and Safety including manual handling
• Environmental Health
• Other training, as appropriate

The Community Fridge project was established in early 2020 to help to address food insecurity whilst addressing the issue of food waste through businesses donating food destined for landfill on a relatively small-scale basis, We then secured a new dedicated facility which has more than tripled our initial fridge & freezer equipment and shelving. Our fridge and larder continues to be a lifeline to so many as evidenced by the continuing increase in registrations and footfall. We currently have 990 members of our community fridge with on average 150 – 200 visits per week.

Brunch Club - delivered from our Community Fridge/Larder we offer a meal delivery service to those who may have limited capability to cook healthy nutritious meals for themselves.

The Community Fridge Food waste is a big issue. The average household throws away £470 worth of food every year while others live in food poverty. Most food waste is avoidable and could have been eaten had it been better managed.

The Community Fridge provides access for everyone to nutritious, surplus food at low costs. It helps people save money and reduce waste.

Job Role

This role will co-ordinate the operation of the Community Fridge to successfully cut food waste, build stronger bonds within the community and provide people with access to nutritious food.

To contribute to the fundraising target of Pitlochry Festival Theatre by securing and growing income from charitable Trusts and Foundations. Taking personal responsibility for contributing to meeting and raising the annual financial target by identifying, cultivating, and soliciting gifts and grants to support both revenue and capital activity.