Development Officer
- Full time
- £32,000
- Hybrid: This post will be based in our Glasgow office with a blend of home working.
- Closing 29th September 2024
- Advertised from 9th September 2024
- 35 hours per week. 7-month fixed term contract (possibility of an extension subject to funding).
Role
Impact Funding Partners has invested over £170 million since 1982 and has a track record of supporting and inspiring communities across Scotland. If you’re interested in social justice and want to join an organisation striving to deliver change and impact across Scotland, then we want to hear from you.
Do you have a strong understanding of the third sector in Scotland and the policy context in which we operate? Are you an expert in relationship building, facilitation, evaluation and writing for a range of audiences including social media? Do you want to use your experience to build the capacity of the third sector and make a positive difference in communities? We’re looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic candidate who wants to use their skills, drive, and experience to help create a fairer future. This is a fixed term post with a possible extension subject to funding.
Details of Post
Role - Development Officer full time 35 hours (Maternity Cover). The focus for this fixed term piece of work will be to deliver the fund management and consultancy commissions of the organisation.
Location - This post will be based in our Glasgow office with a blend of home working.
Starting Date – October 2024 for a 7-month fixed term contract (possibility of an extension subject to funding)
Salary - £32,000 p.a.
Pension - Impact Funding Partners operates a Workplace Pension Scheme with Royal London, in which you will be automatically enrolled on commencing your employment, and defined contributions of employer 6% and employee 4% are made. You will have the option to ‘opt out’ of the Group Personal Pension Scheme, should you wish not to become a member.
Application notes
If you would like an informal chat about this post, please contact Diane Wilson on 07825 875306.
Please send the completed Application Form, Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and Recruitment Privacy Statement electronically to recruitment@impactfundingpartners.com by midnight on Sunday 29th September 2024.
Interviews will be held in our Glasgow office on Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th October 2024.
Equality, Diversity and Human Rights
Creating an inclusive working environment that welcomes disabled applicants to Impact Funding Partners is important to us. We are committed to equal opportunities for all and aim to ensure that our workforce is representative of the diverse community we serve.
We are a disability confident committed employer and offer interview for any disabled applicant who meets the minimum requirements for a job.
Please complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. If you feel that you have a disability, please tick section 5, and return it with the rest of your application. Provided that you meet the minimum criteria for the job, you will then be invited for interview.
British Standard BS7858 is a requirement for all staff, trustees and freelance consultants who are offered a role with IFP.
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The STAR Project (Scottish Charity No. SC028133) is an award winning Community Organisation that delivers long lasting positive social outcomes, building safer, more connected and resilient communities in Renfrewshire. We facilitate creative and skills-based group, individual and community supports, tackling the impact of poverty, deprivation, inequality and stigma.
The successful applicant will be required to ensure effective financial processes that support the team and the continued success of the organisation. They must also have experience of charity finance and using QuickBooks
Community Development Officer (Engagement)
- Full time or Part time
- £31,146
- Hybrid: Kirkcaldy
- Closing 25th September 2024
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Community Development Officer (Engagement) to help us build a diverse and inclusive network of groups dedicated to climate and biodiversity action. In this role, you’ll reach out to new and varied audiences, inspiring them to prioritise climate action and supporting existing FCCAN members to enhance their impact.
You’ll work through established networks and collaborate with key stakeholders in Fife to connect, inspire, and empower community groups in ways that suit their unique needs.
As a key liaison between FCCAN’s members, partners, and stakeholders, you’ll also support the initiation and development of climate action projects through events, talks, and workshops. Working closely with our team of Community Development Officers and the Communications and PR Officer, you’ll ensure that resources, funding, and training opportunities are effectively shared across the network.
If you’re passionate about community engagement and climate action, we want to hear from you!
Top job! Head of Service (Enterprise and Learning)
- Part time
- £45,000 – £50,346 pro-rata
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 23rd September 2024
AWS Executive are working in partnership with Space to appoint their Head of Service (Enterprise and Learning) based The Broomhouse Hub in Edinburgh. This is a part time role 21 hours per week, over 3 days.
Space @ The Broomhouse Hub is a Scottish Award-nominated charity championing community development and bringing people together.
Job Purpose
- To be a key member of Space Management Team, providing leadership and building positive working relationships across the organisation, and externally.
- To develop and lead on Space Enterprise and Learning strategy, working collaboratively with the Board of Trustees and sub committees to deliver sound advice across all areas of responsibility, and contribute towards strategic decision making.
- To oversee the day to day operations across front line projects, bringing stability and resilience, enabling any growth and improvement that may be required in order to deliver on our strategic objectives, now and in the future.
- To drive income generation, building an understanding across the organisation of the need for successful commercial projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Delivery
- Set ambitious income targets for Enterprise and Learning services, identifying market gaps and trends, delivering sustainable commercial ventures which are both financially and environmentally sustainable.
- Contribute to the regular review of the needs within Space services, planning and delivering the implementation of any new business opportunities across the organisation.
- Working with the CEO and the wider Management Team to deliver the organisation wide strategy for Space.
- Contribute to the continual review and delivery of the organisation's Standard Operating Procedures, Risk Assessments and Risk Management Strategy.
- Ensure efficient reporting systems are in place for accurate data gathering to enable informed decision making.
- Ensure Enterprise and Learning services meet all statutory and regulatory requirements as a charity, company and service provider. Ensure that all data is kept and processed securely and in line with Data Protection Act and GDPR.
- Engage with the communications team to raise awareness and raise the profile of our work by sharing positive, impactful stories.
- Support the effective governance of Space by engaging fully with all relevant governance bodies and processes.
- Ensure Space is appropriately represented across all relevant networks, partnerships and collaborations.
Leadership and people management
- Provide line management to Enterprise and Learning managers in accordance with Space values and people policies, ensuring all direct reports and their teams have the support, information, skills and learning opportunities to be highly effective in their roles.
- Hold regular individual 1:1 meetings with line reports and provide coaching, mentorship and performance management.
- Provide direction and strategic support to line reports on Enterprise and Learning annual planning processes including service work plans and budget control.
- Be a role model to all staff across the organisation and provide leadership support to other members of management.
- Encourage all staff to engage and contribute constructively to matters across the organisation.
- Comply with organisational HR policies and employment law.
- Continually monitor and assess the effectiveness and efficiency of Enterprise and Learning services, identify opportunities for growth and development, writing the business cases for any adjustments and managing the change process.
Finance and Fundraising
- Be financially accountable for all Enterprise and Learning services, ensuring Project Managers have distinct budgets, and understand their responsibilities and targets.
- Work with the fundraising team to research potential new income streams, ensuring funding is in place for all areas of responsibility
- Keep abreast of sector knowledge and standards in order to inform practical funding bid submissions.
- Nurture relationships with existing funders, ensure all agreed conditions are met and data requested is provided.
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Young Persons Support Worker (Routes)
- Full time
- £24,810
- On site: West Dunbartonshire
- Closing 22nd September 2024
Our Routes Young Persons programme is currently expanding in West Dunbartonshire. Due to an internal promotion, we have a vacancy for a Young Persons Support Worker to join our existing team.
Are you looking for a role where you can truly make a difference to young people’s lives? Routes is our youth work programme which launched in 2019. We support young people in East and West Dunbartonshire aged 12-26 years who are affected by family alcohol and drug use. You will play an integral part in creating a supportive and nurturing environment for young people, helping them to thrive in all aspects of their lives.
The post is predominantly located in West Dunbartonshire but will involve travel throughout both East and West Dunbartonshire for weekly groups. The post has an area-wide remit and will involve significant travel throughout the area and some to our offices in Glasgow, as well as occasional travel elsewhere in Scotland. Some home working is involved. Due to the nature of this post, access to a car is essential. This post will be part of Scottish Families’ staff team and be managed by the Senior Family Support Development Officer – Young People. There will be a close working relationship with young people and with local partner agencies in West Dunbartonshire.
The post-holder will support the delivery of Routes; ensure that young people engaged with the project are properly safeguarded and supported; co-facilitate a range of group activities with the young people; support young people to develop coping skills and strategies to help reduce the negative impact that other’s substance use may have on them; transport young people to and from groups, trips, and activities; plan, organise and facilitate trips and activities; and support young people to source and apply for Education, Training and Employment opportunities.
Applicants should be educated to HNC level, vocational qualification (level 3) or relevant experience; with an understanding of the emotional and developmental issues for children and young people. Experience of community-based youth work experience via employment or as a volunteer, and experience of delivering group work activities, are an advantage. We are seeking someone who is able to build rapport, positively engage and support young people; with the ability to listen and talk to young people from differing abilities, understanding and backgrounds. You should be available to work flexible hours, including some evenings (rarely beyond 7pm). Due to the nature of this post, access to a car is essential.
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