Participation Consultant Invitation to Tender
- Other
- Sessional
- On site/Remote: Levenmouth
- Closing 1st October 2024
- Advertised from 3rd September 2024
- We expect this project to take 25-30 days total, with a maximum budget of £10 000 (including VAT) which will be paid on a project basis.
Role
We are looking for a skilled participation consultant to evaluate our participation work and support us in creating a three-year participation plan. This work will compliment our wider work to end the need for our crisis food support service. We seek someone with facilitation experience and excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of the complex issues surrounding food insecurity, financial crisis and destitution who can complete this work before June 2025.
Application notes
Further information including how to submit a proposal is available in the Expression of Interest.
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Do you have a passion for tackling injustice and poverty?
The Glasgow South East and Glasgow South West Foodbanks (based in Govanhill and Ibrox) are recruiting a fundraising manager to assist them to fulfil their charitable commitments in a challenging economic climate. We are part of the Trussell Trust network, founded on and shaped by the principles of dignity, justice, and compassion.
The person appointed will have previous fundraising and leadership experience, excellent relational and communication skills; the ability to inspire others; and will implement their individual fundraising strategies.
Working Pattern – 35 hours per week - flexible by mutual arrangement; some evening and occasional weekend working may be required to fulfil the role e.g. promotion of the Foodbanks, community events or other engagements.
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Top job! Head of Financial Inclusion Programmes
- Full time
- £80,416
- Remote: Home-based within the UK, with frequent travel to London, Salisbury and other UK locations
- Closing 18th November 2024
This role is responsible for leading the development and implementation of our financial inclusion programmes across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, (428 food banks, running over 1300 centres), building strong partnerships and alliances to achieve our vision of a UK without the need for food banks.
Leading on the development and delivery of our programme and influencing work on a range of issues including income maximisation, welfare rights, social security, debt and financial inclusion, capturing evidence to demonstrate the need for long-term solutions to prioritise people facing destitution and deliver real change for people in crisis.
Top job! Director of Service Delivery & Development
- Full time
- £70,000
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 8th November 2024
Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for transforming services and making a lasting impact in the social care sector? Care Support Scotland is looking for a dynamic Director of Service Delivery & Development to shape our strategic direction and lead with purpose." We are looking for an inspiring individual to join our Senior Leadership Team as Director of Service Delivery & Development, guiding our strategic direction and ensuring top-quality service delivery. This is a unique opportunity to lead with purpose, shape our future, and leave a lasting impact in our organisation and the community.
At Care Support Scotland, we are dedicated to providing high-quality social care services that enhance the lives of those we support. As a forward-thinking and compassionate organisation, we champion a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and innovation.
About the Role
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Management: As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will shape and drive our Services and Development Strategy, Business Plan, and Performance Management Framework. You’ll ensure our teams are aligned with our organisational goals and regulatory requirements, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Safeguarding: Lead our safeguarding efforts by ensuring policies and procedures are compliant, effective, and regularly updated. You’ll create a culture where safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, ensuring that staff and volunteers are trained and supported to act appropriately.
- Service Delivery: Lead the development of a service delivery strategy that drives meaningful change, ensuring our services positively impact the lives of those we support and align with our vision for a stronger, more compassionate social care system. Ensure services are responsive to the needs of the people we support and that they are realistic, measurable, and regularly reviewed. You will oversee the management of budgets and resources to ensure financial sustainability and accountability.
- Business Development: Take ownership of our Business Development strategy, championing new funding and service delivery opportunities. Lead on bid management, ensuring high-quality tender submissions and proposals, and work closely with the Head of Developments to manage contracts and secure long-term sustainability for the organisation.
- Partnership Working: Build and maintain strong relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Representing the organisation at various levels, you will enhance its profile, collaborate on joint initiatives, and ensure stakeholder feedback informs service delivery.
- Practice & Quality: Ensure the organisation meets the highest standards of practice, with effective quality assurance systems in place. You’ll oversee data collection and analysis to monitor service impact and drive improvements. You’ll be responsible for compliance across all areas, including safeguarding, health and safety, and equality and diversity.
- Strategic Planning & Organisational Leadership: You’ll help shape the strategic direction of the Organisation. You’ll lead with compassion, collaboration, and accountability, fostering a culture aligned with our core values. You’ll also promote a learning environment by prioritising continuous professional development, ensuring teams are supported in learning and reflection.
Your Benefits:
We offer an exceptional benefits package to ensure your personal and professional well-being:
- 33 days of annual leave, with additional leave as you grow with us
- A flexible hybrid working model to support work-life balance
- Matched employer pension contributions up to 6%, ensuring your future security
- Additional perks like a Season Ticket Loan, Employee Assistance Programme, Holiday Purchase Scheme, Cycle to work scheme and more
Why Join Us?
At Care Support Scotland, you will be part of a mission-driven organisation committed to making a meaningful impact in our communities. We offer a collaborative and supportive environment where your professional development is a priority, and you can lead transformative initiatives.
If you’re a forward-thinking, values-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you!
The SCVO Charity of the Year winner, Fife Young Carers, is seeking a dynamic Fundraising Manager to lead and deliver its fundraising strategy. Join our team and make a difference – where all carers are heroes!
Who are we?
Fife Young Carers (FYC) is dedicated to improving the lives of young carers across Fife, offering vital support to children and young people who have taken on caring responsibilities for family members. Our work spans educational support, mental health services, respite care, and community engagement, ensuring that these young individuals can thrive despite the challenges they face. As FYC continues to grow, we are now seeking a passionate and innovative Fundraising Manager to join our team and deliver on its strategy to securing sustainable funding.
What will you do as Fundraising Manager?
Following a fundraising audit and strategy assessment, you will take the lead in delivering FYC’s fundraising strategy to support its mission and objectives. You will be at the forefront of our efforts to secure financial support for both immediate projects and long-term sustainability, using strategic methods and effective tactics to grow FYC’s income streams.
Collaborating closely with the CEO, you will play a key role in expanding our fundraising efforts, particularly in building corporate partnerships and securing grants from trusts and grants, ensuring FYC remains a leading charity in the community backed by a strong and sustainable financial foundation.
- Corporate Partnerships: Forge and manage meaningful partnerships with businesses, driving corporate sponsorships and Charity of the Year programmes, while developing collaborative skills exchange initiatives.
- Trusts and Grants: Develop compelling multi-year funding applications to trusts and foundations, highlighting FYC’s impact and vision for growth, while proposing innovative programmes to secure new funding.
- Fundraising Campaigns: Lead creative, high-impact fundraising initiatives, including digital campaigns, community-driven crowdfunding, and large-scale events that engage diverse audiences.
- Digital Fundraising: Explore emerging digital tools and platforms to drive donations and position FYC at the forefront of modern fundraising techniques.
What we’re looking for:
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic fundraiser with a passion for making a difference in the lives of young carers. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of securing corporate partnerships, winning trust and foundation grants, and delivering successful fundraising strategies.
With strong communication skills, you will be adept at building lasting relationships with key stakeholders and funders, and possess the creativity and strategic thinking required to develop innovative campaigns. You’ll have the organisational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously and the drive to meet ambitious income targets.
- Fundraising Expertise: Extensive experience across a range of fundraising areas, including corporate partnerships, trust applications, and community engagement.
- Relationship Builder: Skilled in cultivating strong relationships with corporate partners, funders, and donors.
- Strategic Thinker: Demonstrates a strategic mindset, with the ability to plan and execute long-term fundraising campaigns.
- Creative Innovator: Capable of developing imaginative campaigns that resonate with a broad audience and enhance FYC’s profile.
- Highly Organised: Exceptional project management skills, with a focus on delivering results within set deadlines.
- Driven by Purpose: Motivated by FYC’s mission to support young carers, with a deep understanding of the challenges they face.
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