The Organisation:

Montrose Community Trust (MCT) is a pioneering charity that leverages the power and appeal of football to transform lives within the Montrose community. Established in 2012, MCT has demonstrated unwavering commitment to supporting residents through a variety of impactful projects. These initiatives engage individuals across all age groups, addressing critical issues such as ill health, disability, unemployment, poverty, isolation, and dementia. Through its efforts, MCT aims to foster a sense of belonging and improve the quality of life for the most vulnerable members of society.

MCT is dedicated to promoting positive change and enhancing public awareness of key social issues. The charity’s vision is to create a healthier, more inclusive society where everyone can thrive. By engaging with 10% of the local population, MCT’s programmes make a significant difference every day, highlighting the charity’s effective approach in reaching and impacting the community.

MCT’s core activities include:

• Community Engagement: Running football-related projects that bring people together and improve community cohesion.
• Health and Wellbeing Initiatives: Offering programmes aimed at enhancing physical and mental health.
• Education and Training: Providing learning opportunities and skills development to help individuals achieve their potential.
• Partnership Building: Collaborating with local authorities, businesses, and other organisations to amplify their impact.
• Their mission is to use football as a tool for community-focused social change, ensuring everyone in Montrose has the opportunity to lead a better life.

The Role:

We are seeking a visionary leader to join Montrose Community Trust as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This pivotal role involves developing strategic direction, securing diverse funding streams, and fostering key partnerships to drive MCT forward.

The ideal candidate will possess a deep passion for community development and the skills necessary to lead MCT into a successful future. The CEO will be instrumental in shaping the organisation's strategic vision and ensuring its sustainability.

The successful candidate will:

• Develop and implement MCT’s strategic plan in alignment with the charity’s mission and vision.
• Drive fundraising efforts and secure funding from diverse sources to support MCT’s programmes.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, including local authorities, football organisations, and other relevant entities.
• Lead and inspire a dedicated team, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Represent MCT at events and meetings, advocating for the charity’s mission and values.

If you are a visionary leader with a passion for community development and believe you have what it takes to shape the future of Montrose Community Trust, we want to hear from you.

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 Association of Chief Officers of Scottish Voluntary Organisations (ACOSVO) is a third sector organisation who's vision is to support excellent voluntary sector leadership in Scotland through our events, services and partnerships.

ACOSVO’s Members are the senior leaders (CEOs, Senior Managers and Chairs) of charity and voluntary organisations in Scotland.

We support our Members at all stages in their role through our events and services.

About the role

The team at ACOSVO seek a Member Services Officer to deliver support with membership and carry out work which supports our Members and services. With guidance from the Development Manager you will undertake work to maintain and develop our member services and occasionally projects. Customer services skills are required as you will be communicating with our Members and other people and organisations.

This is a fixed term role for 6 months, working 20 hours per week.

The working location for this role is hybrid working from home or our workspace at Greyfriars Charteris Centre at Pleasance Edinburgh. There may be occasions when you will work at other locations within Edinburgh and the central belt and these times will be arranged in advance.

We are happy to talk about flexible working such as location and when the hours are worked within our core hours of 8am-6pm Monday to Friday.

Please note that this role is not suitable for less than 20 hours or as a job share.

Reports to: Development Manager

Position within Structure: Team Member

Travel Requirements: Occasionally in Scotland and rarely in the UK

The Association of Chief Officers of Scottish Voluntary Organisations (ACOSVO) is a third sector organisation who's vision is to support excellent voluntary sector leadership in Scotland through our events, services and partnerships.

ACOSVO’s Members are the senior leaders (CEOs, Senior Managers and Chairs) of charity and voluntary organisations in Scotland.

We support our Members at all stages in their role through our events and services.

About the role

The team at ACOSVO seek a Membership Team Administrator to assist with membership delivery, support and services. With guidance from the Development Manager you will be acting as administrator for our member services and occasionally projects. Customer services skills are required as you will be communicating with our Members and other people and organisations.

This is a fixed term role for 6 months, working 15 hours per week.

The working location for this role is hybrid working from home or our workspace at Greyfriars Charteris Centre at Pleasance Edinburgh. There may be occasions when you will work at other locations within Edinburgh and the central belt and these times will be arranged in advance.

We are happy to talk about flexible working such as location and when the hours are worked within our core hours of 8am-6pm Monday to Friday.

Please note that this role is not suitable for less than 15 hours or as a job share.

Reports to: Development Manager

Position within Structure: Team Member

Travel Requirements: Occasionally in Scotland and rarely in the UK