- Advertised from 12th July 2024
- 25 hours per week, ideally over 5 days, actual salary £19,000
Role
LET'S TELL YOU MORE ABOUT WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR...
WHAT’S THE JOB?
We are looking for an experienced Finance Administrator to be part of the team at Heriot Watt Student Union.
The main parts of the role are:
- Meticulously recording all financial transactions
- Supporting the handling of income coming in, and invoices being paid
- Contributing to the production of financial reports and management information
- Completing finance related tasks as required
This is an ideal role for someone with previous experience of working in a Finance environment with direct or transferable skills, who enjoys being part of a small team and working collaboratively with colleagues to get things done.
The job is part-time, working 25 hours per week, ideally over 5 days. Flexibility is important depending on what we have going on throughout the year (we are busier during term-times).
The role is primarily office based, but we may be able to consider alternatives for the right candidate.
WHO ARE WE?
We are Heriot-Watt University Student Union, an independent charity that is run for and by students. We’re based at Riccarton and our main goal is to make sure that Heriot-Watt students have THE BEST TIME whilst studying here. We have a bar, café, nightclub and shop, plus we work with Students to make their time at Heriot-Watt the best it can be.
You’ll join a friendly, hardworking and professional team and have a real opportunity to make a difference.
WHAT DO YOU GET?
We’re a charity, so we offer as much as we can…
- You will be paid up to £19,000 per year (this salary has already been pro-rated to reflect the part-time nature of the role), depending on your experience
- 28 days paid holiday per year, increasing by a day for every year you work with us, up to 33 days
- An extra 9 fixed days off per year (we close completely between Christmas and New Year and give you Good Friday and Easter Monday off too)
- Our organisational culture discourages excessive hours being worked each week, and we try to assist our team to manage their time effectively
- We give 25% staff discount in all our outlets (some exceptions apply)
- We offer a company pension
- You’ll work with a range of different people, from our permanent staff to our casual student team
- Plus, you’ll get that warm fuzzy feeling inside that you’re helping the students of HW get even more out of studying on campus
WHAT WOULD AN AVERAGE DAY LOOK LIKE?
- Once you’ve arrived at the office, grabbed a coffee from our café and settled at your desk, you check your inbox for any finance emails that were sent since you were last in.
- You have a couple of requests for figures from colleagues, and as these are quick replies you fire them off.
- The Shop Administrator has queried an invoice received from a supplier, so you look it up on the finance system and let them know the invoice will be paid later that day in the payment run.
- You check the daily cashing up spreadsheets that were sent through from the Retail and Food & Beverage teams and upload them to the finance system to keep everything up to date.
- The company credit card statements have arrived, so you arrange them on the spreadsheet template and send to the card holders for reconciliation
- You will be running the monthly payment run later, so you check for any invoices that have been authorised for payment and scan them into the system, and make sure they are coded correctly.
- It’s been a productive morning already, so you grab a quick coffee break before settling in to do the payment run. While completing it, you have some thoughts about ways that the process could be improved through digitisation, so you jot down your thoughts and book in some time with the CFO to talk through your suggestions.
- It’s almost the end of the working day, but before you go you call the secure document shredding company to book in a collection for next week – you’ve got a few bags of old paperwork that are past the retention period so need destroying.
- You have a last check of your emails and notice our Advice Hub has sent through a hardship payment request for a student – so you make the payment before you go so the student receives the money as soon as possible.
- You’ve finished for the day – you reflect on what you’ve got through and look forward to what tomorrow may bring!
IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?
If you answer yes to these questions, then apply now!
- Do you have experience working within finance in a small dynamic team?
- Do you take pride in your work and work to a high level?
- Are you reliable and enthusiastic?
- Do you care about delivering high standards for colleagues?
- Can you balance professionalism with having a sense of humour?
Are you organised?
If you’re not yet sure and want to have an informal chat about the job please contact Fiona Hall, Chief Financial Officer on F.Hall@hw.ac.uk
Application notes
The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 24th July 2024. If your application is successful, we will invite you to an interview on either 29th / 30th July 2024.
About ENSA
Edinburgh Napier Students’ Association (ENSA) exists to enable our 20,000 student members across Edinburgh and around the globe to make the most of their university experience. We do this by representing, supporting and developing Edinburgh Napier University students to be successful in their studies; to try out new things; to engage in, and contribute to, university life; to be healthy and happy; to bring about positive change; and to have fun.
About the role
As our Chair has now come to the end of her term in office, we are looking to recruit a new Chair with the skills and experience to lead the Board of Directors, promoting good governance and providing effective and empowering line management to support our CEO. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who has the strategic focus, governance understanding, leadership experience and time to support and develop a committed Board and ensure ENSA delivers the best experience for students.
Please see the Job Description and Person Spec for full details.
About ENSA’s Board of Directors
The Board is collectively in charge of ENSA, for upholding its values and aligning it to the Association’s charitable aims. It has overall responsibility for ENSA’s governance: budget-setting and financial reporting, health and safety, human resources and legal compliance.
The Board is made up of 12 Directors: six External Lay Directors (including the Chair) appointed through a competitive process for their professional expertise; three Student Lay Directors who are registered students of Edinburgh Napier University and appointed through a competitive process; and three Sabbatical Officers who are elected by the student body.
In line with charity law, all ENSA’s Directors (elected and appointed) have equal status. Directors have a variety of experience and skills which offer different perspectives, and are all, jointly and severally, liable for the governance of the charity. Directors are expected to take their responsibilities seriously, attend meetings, and manage any conflicts of interests appropriately.
Local Coordinator - Argyll & SAMS
- Part time
- £21,840 pro-rata
- Hybrid: UHI SAMS and UHI Argyll campus (hybrid)
- Closing 15th September 2024
**Join Our Team as a Local Coordinator for Argyll & SAMS!**
Are you passionate about enhancing student life and making a tangible difference in your community? The Highlands and Islands Students' Association is looking for a motivated Local Coordinator to be the vibrant face of our organisation at UHI SAMS and UHI Argyll. In this dynamic part-time role, you'll engage directly with students, organise exciting campus activities, and ensure that student voices are heard and valued. You'll collaborate closely with staff, support the development of student societies, and contribute to campaigns that improve the overall student experience. If you're a natural communicator, highly organised, and eager to play a key role in shaping a supportive, inclusive student community, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Flexible hours, a competitive salary, and the chance to make a real impact await you—apply today and help us create a brighter future for students across Argyll!
Key Responsibilities
· Be the first point of contact for students at the Academic Partner, encouraging them to get involved in the Students’ Association and extra-curricular activity
· Supporting and creating the in-person
· As directed by the Development Manager, support the various student focused activities
Develop relationships with key members of staff within the Academic Partner and key external stakeholders
· Work collaboratively with other Association staff members as and when required for the development of the organisation and key student engagement strategies
· Supported by the Advice Service Coordinator provide advice and guidance where appropriate; signpost more complex cases to the Advice Service or other support and guidance for any academic/pastoral issues;
· Undertake key administrative duties such as managing shared email inboxes, tracking finances, generating reports and keeping records for Student Voice Rep engagement and meetings
Development Consultant
- Full time
- £34,798 – £38,458
- Hybrid: Edinburgh - hybrid working available with at least 2 days a week in the office (other requests for flexible working will be considered)
- Closing 16th September 2024
sparqs is a charity, funded by the Scottish Funding Council to work with Scotland's university and college sectors. Our mission is to foster a culture of partnership between students and staff which enables the Scottish education sector to respond to challenges and realise its ambitions to provide the best possible experience for each and every student.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated person to deliver a range of activities including training, consultancy support and research and development projects. Some of our current projects include supporting the development of student partnership within a new tertiary quality enhancement framework, supporting equality, diversity, and inclusion in learning and teaching, and supporting effective learner journeys. We would welcome applicants with experience (or similar) in these areas. The role involves regular travel throughout Scotland and may also involve occasional international travel.
You will have a commitment to supporting the role of students in delivering improvements to college and university life and a good range of key skills including excellent interpersonal skills, written communication skills and experience of delivering training or facilitating workshops.
sparqs recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality, and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and with diverse kinds of life experiences.
We have a unique opportunity available to join our fantastic Finance Team. We are looking for someone who will be instrumental in supporting our organization’s shared values to demonstrate and promote Carr Gomm’s values in your day-to-day work, with a person-centered approach.
“We will demonstrate and grow the Carr Gomm DNA to build identity, appropriate recognition and sustainability within the social care sector in Scotland and across the globe.”
The role:
The Finance Team are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic Finance Officer to join our busy National Service team. The successful individual will be well-versed in the functionality of finance as a whole and have an ability to work to deadlines whilst maintaining excellent accuracy in all aspects of your work. You will report to the Operations Manager (Finance).
Responsibilities
- Carry out Finance and administrative tasks of the Finance department, e.g., bank reconciliations, assist with management accounts tasks, prepare and post weekly bank transactions, provide cover for/assist with Purchased Ledger, administer online expenses system, monitor email accounts and deal with any related queries.
- Contribute to the continued development of the Finance department.
- Demonstrate and promote the Carr Gomm values in your day-to-day work, being Choice, Control, Interdependence, Respect, Openness & Honesty and Efficiency, Joint Working and Involvement.
Who we are looking for
We are seeking a proactive learner, one with a flair for engaging with and relating to people, who is enthused by our work and shares our values. Successful finance officers come from varied backgrounds and have a wide range of work and life experiences. All are logical, with an organised mind and great attention to detail, ensuring fixed deadlines are met. Excellent organisational and planning skills are essential, as is the ability to respond quickly to changing environments
About Carr Gomm
Carr Gomm is a leading Scottish social care and community development charity. We provide person-centered support to over 4500 people every year so they can live their best possible life.
Our services are based on our values and reflect the choices and aspirations of each individual and community we work with. Our qualified staff work with people in their homes and communities, supporting people in their day-to-day lives and making plans to achieve their hopes and dreams in the future. Carr Gomm also fundraises to tackle isolation and loneliness in our communities through projects and activities across Scotland.
Benefits
- 35 days’ holiday per year, increasing to 40 days with length of service.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave
- A Defined Contribution pension scheme with incremental employer contributions
- Membership to Telus; employee well-being and perks platform. Access to the Carr Gomm App, which includes online access to physiotherapy, personal training and counselling
- Membership of a credit union
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounts with leading hotels; and more!
If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Mary Dundas – marydundas@carrgomm.org.
We welcome applications from any candidates already eligible to work in the UK or those that can apply for a visa granting permission to work in the UK (e.g. dependent visas, ancestry etc.) that do not require sponsorship from Carr Gomm. You will be asked to share proof of this prior to receiving any offer of employment. It is currently our policy not to offer sponsorship for prospective candidates.
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