As part of the Leadership Team, the Financial Controller will lead the finance function during the period of the Head of Finance’s maternity leave. The group of companies comprises a charity and a subsidiary trading company.
The Financial Controller reports to the Interim Director of Finance and is responsible for the Finance & Payroll Officer.
This contract will be for a fixed term of two (2) years. The role will allow for hybrid working, with a minimum of three days being office based.
The Financial Controller will be working closely with the Interim Director of Finance, the role of Financial Controller assumes responsibility for the day-to-day financial management of the organisation.
To apply for this post you must submit a CV with cover letter and an Equalities Monitoring Form to jobs@dundeerep.co.uk.
Data from your Equalities Monitoring Form will not be shared with the recruitment panel.
Closing date: Fri 20th Sept 2024 12:00pm
Interview dates: First round interviews to be held online on Thursday 26 September 2024
Financial Controller (Fixed Term)
Postcode: DD1 1PB
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We are recruiting a Community Development Worker - an exciting new role within our organisation, linked to the North East Culture Collective initiative. The role will support community engagement and development objectives, with a particular focus on exploring the role of creativity and culture in engaging and empowering communities.
No matter what your job is at shmu, everyone’s work is about the same thing – transforming the lives of individuals and communities across the North East. We are looking for an exceptional, passionate individual to join our team as Community Development Worker for an initial fixed term of 12 months, with the potential for a permanent post following the one-year period, dependent on funding.
As our Community Development Worker, in liaison with shmu’s Community Development Manager you will work closely with community and statutory partners, using creativity, community media and culture to engage and empower marginalised communities, giving a voice to those who are usually missed out.
You will have a specific focus on building on and developing relationships within communities of the regeneration areas of Aberdeen City, as well as with communities of interest who have experienced marginalisation and under/mis-representation. You will also support our work in testing out new ways of working between communities and public services (initially within Woodside and the Central locality area) with a view to establishing how a more creative approach can effectively be used to engage and empower communities in an Aberdeen context.
You will be a passionate advocate for the work of the organisation and our aim to transform the lives of individuals and communities across North East Scotland.
As an organisation, we passionately believe in supporting people to expand their horizons and achieve their full potential. Our approach, methods, projects and initiatives are nationally recognised, positioning us as a centre of excellence for the work we do. This approach also applies to our staff team. We believe in supporting the members of our team to achieve their full potential and offer:
- support to undertake relevant training and qualifications
- regular support and supervision
- flexible working hours and a TOIL system
- initial paid holiday entitlement of 34 days (inclusive of any public/bank holidays which you may choose to request)
- a company sick pay scheme, effective from the first day of employment
- a stakeholder pension, with an annually reviewed employer contribution (currently 5%)
- Cycle2work scheme
- a hybrid/office occasional working model to allow for working from home.
We appreciate the importance of good mental health and wellbeing amongst our team and strive to provide a working environment which supports people to achieve this. We are also committed to supporting the wellbeing of all those who engage with our services - hear more about the impact of our work in this area.
The Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring efficient, effective, and sustainable financial management for the Scottish Pantry Network and its Subsidiary, aligned with its mission to promote food security and provide member support across Scotland. This role includes managing day-to-day financial operations, ensuring strong financial governance, and developing strategies that contribute to the long-term sustainability of the Network.
Reporting to the CEO, the Finance Manager will be responsible for ensuring that all financial processes support the organisation’s growth and impact within local communities.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Management
2. Contracts and Procurement
3. Corporate Governance
4. Strategic Planning
5. General Duties
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Scottish Women’s Aid has an exciting opportunity to Head up their policy team. This is an influential and dynamic position, where the role holder will be responsible for leading on a diverse range of policy areas and levers for change to end domestic abuse and violence against women and girls in Scotland. They will be a key member of the Senior leadership team and will support and manage a team of policy officers, identify, shape an develop policy priorities, and SWA’s campaigning an advocacy work in line with our strategic objectives. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, the Head of Policy shares responsibility for the leadership of the organisation and the management of people, services and resources. They will also work closely with the Membership, Training and Communications teams.
Background
Scottish Women’s Aid is the lead organisation in Scotland working to end domestic abuse. We are both a children's rights and a women's rights organisation.
What you’ll do
Working with the Chief Executive, Policy and other teams within SWA, you will develop and implement strategies to achieve key objectives on policy social change. You will provide leadership and line management to the Policy Team to ensure that SWA achieves its strategic objectives. You will collaborate on and direct work including but not limited to; analysis and challenge of government and public policy reports, development of consultation responses, parliamentary briefings, and policy and advocacy materials for a range of audiences. You will build strong relationships and work collaboratively with government officials, other organisations and charities to influence and promote SWA policy and objectives, representing SWA well to target audiences, including government and Parliamentary liaison where you will speak at public events, committees and give evidence.
What We Need
We’re looking for someone who has:
Location
Blend of home working and office, based in Rose Street, Edinburgh. There will be a requirement to attend in-person events and meeting, based predominantly in Edinburgh. Please talk to us about your flexible working requirements!
What we offer
There are many reasons to work for Scottish Women’s Aid. We have a great working culture and our mission and vision attracts a brilliant staff team. Your hard work is rewarded with a package of support and benefits including:
Positive Action
SWA are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that is representative of the people we serve.
We are taking positive action to address an under-representation of minoritised and marginalised women within our workforce. We offer Disabled and racially minoritised women the option of requesting that their application is considered under the terms of our Guaranteed Interview Schemes. You will be asked if you wish to be considered when you complete our application form.
Applications will be accepted from women only under Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Scottish Women’s Aid is an equal opportunities employer, all women, including women with the protected characteristic of gender reassignment, may apply for women-only roles.
If you would like to discuss the job or any adjustments, whether due to disability or any other reason, please contact us on recruitment@womensaid.scot or on the phone on 0131 226 6606.
New service, new role!
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a new service development. Join us in supporting young people aged 16-26 years during the transition of leaving care and moving into temporary accommodation. You will help support young people to manage their emotions and feelings, help with practical interventions, and assist them to prepare for permanent tenancy.
Aberlour is featured in the top 100 Sunday Times big organisations Best Places to Work 2024.
About Aberlour’s New East Renfrewshire Emergency & Temporary Accommodation Support Service
We will develop positive relationships with young people based on meaningful partnership, to support them in developing interactive and practical skills, confidence and self-esteem, solve problems, resolve conflicts, develop informed choices and relate better to their peers, families and authority figures. We will give support to enable young people to access and sustain accommodation, develop life skills and support networks enabling them to live more independently within their community
What we are looking for....
We are looking for a dynamic, energised individual who can work autonomously and who is confident and excited to develop a new team alongside the Service Manager.
You will be required to balance the needs of the young people alongside administrative requirements and support of staff.
You are someone who will have strong communication and teamwork skills, understand the necessity of best practice and thrive on helping young people overcome the challenges presented by everyday modern life.
The hours for this role are 30 hours per week, working 4 days per week. Shift patterns will take the form of: 10am-6pm or 1pm-9pm, Monday-Friday and 10am-6pm at weekends. There will be an expectation that you will work approximately 1 weekend in every 3 and a variety of day shifts/back shifts during the week. The base for this post will be Eastwood Health and Care Centre.
This post is currently fixed term for 2 years with the hope of further extension.
What we offer:
At Aberlour, we want to make sure every child, young person and family has the support and opportunity they need to thrive and reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team.