Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Part time
- £44,850 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Livingston
- Closing 25th September 2024
- Advertised from 4th September 2024
- £23,920 for 20 hours per week.
Role
About our Service:
The Bridge Community Project story began in 2014 when a small group of people reflected on their own life struggles and decided to make a difference to the everyday wellbeing of people across West Lothian.
Overseen by a Board of Trustees, the foundations of the Charity are based on the aims of providing financial and emotional wellbeing to the local community. In our story, however, we seek to be different - not so much in what we do, but in how we go about providing our services.
Building on the principles of compassion and love, a decade on, we continue to seek to share the journey with our clients to see lasting hope and change. Our vision is to “improve the everyday wellbeing of the people of West Lothian.” We aim to do this by “providing practical and relational support to families and individuals.”
The Role:
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and visionary leader to drive our strategic vision and lead our Charity to new heights. The CEO will be responsible for the overall strategic direction and vision of the Charity, reporting to our Board of Trustees (BOT). This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our Charity and make a significant impact on the local community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership: Provide dynamic leadership to the Charity, ensuring the successful implementation of our vision and strategic goals.
- Governance: Work closely with the BOT to ensure good governance and accountability and to support board development.
- Strategy and Development: Oversee thematic groups linked to strategic work plans.
- Financial Planning and Management: In conjunction with our Business Development Manager, ensure robust systems are in place for the financial management of the Charity.
- Operational Management: Oversee the Charity’s day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
- External Focus and Relationships: Enhance the Charity’s brand visibility and reputation through effective marketing strategies, including social media, public relations, and community outreach.
Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nonprofit management, strategic development, and financial oversight. Experience in community-focused initiatives is highly desirable. The candidate should demonstrate excellent communication skills, the ability to inspire and lead a team, and a deep commitment to the values and mission of the Bridge Community Project. While previous experience as a CEO is advantageous, it is not essential.
Why Join Us?
- The opportunity to lead an established, well-respected Charity and make a tangible difference to the financial and emotional wellbeing of the West Lothian community.
- A supportive working environment with an exceptionally committed team.
- The chance to shape the future of the Charity and expand its impact.
Application notes
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to bridgecommunityproject.org.uk/workwithus by the end of the working day on Wednesday 25th September. For more information, please visit our website bridgecommunityproject.com. We welcome informal enquiries. Please contact Interim CEO Maria Lavery by email maria@bridgecommunityproject.org.uk or alternatively Chair of our BOT Donald Forrest donald@bridgecommunityproject.org.uk.
The Bridge Community Project is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees
Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations’ Council (EVOC) exists to support the strengthening of Edinburgh’s communities for all its citizens and a leader for the voluntary sector to support organisations to develop and thrive.
Following a strategic review in 2024, we require an experienced Chief Executive who will manage EVOC through a significant period of change as we develop a new strategic approach in response to the needs of the sector in Edinburgh and to create a more resilient, sustainable organisation.
The Chief Executive of EVOC will lead and manage the organisation's operations, ensuring financial sustainability while building strong relationships with our local members, stakeholders, funders and communities. The Chief Executive will work alongside a new Senior Management Team to oversee staff, develop a long-term financial and fundraising strategy and effective project management and delivery.
The Chief Executive will lead a whole-team approach to our work that all EVOC staff are skilled and supported to deliver across a range of issues and themes in a team culture aligned to our values: creative, collaborative, enabling, excellence, fair, inclusive and supportive
The person
We are looking for someone with significant experience in managing and motivating staff – preferably with experience as a Chief Executive or senior role.
The candidate must have a deep knowledge of Edinburgh’s voluntary sector and experience public, private, and voluntary sectors. They should have a proven track record in service development and delivery with an ability to deliver on contract outcomes and key deliverables. Excellent communication skills are required alongside the ability to build effective professional cross-sector relationships.
Financial and project management skills are essential. Experience in developing funding strategies is required, along with a demonstrable ability to develop and implement income generating and fundraising activities.
If you're a passionate leader who would like to take EVOC forward and be a committed and effective champion of Edinburgh’s third sector then we’d love to hear from you.
By joining the EVOC team you will:
Receive 26 days annual leave and 10 public holidays Be enrolled in a company pension plan Benefit from access to an Employee Assistance Programme designed to support your health and wellbeing Be able to adopt a hybrid working plan and be provided with all the equipment you need to work from home.
The Scottish Crannog Centre, a renowned museum and heritage site, is seeking a Deputy CEO to work closely with the CEO in supporting the organisation’s mission and strategic goals. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of a dynamic heritage site, ensuring smooth operations while deepening connections with visitors and the wider community.
We are looking for a collaborative leader with expertise in the museum, visitor attraction, or third-sector industries. The ideal candidate will provide strong operational support to the CEO, helping to deliver high-quality programmes and projects while fostering a positive and nurturing environment for staff.
What You’ll Do
- Support the CEO in strategic and operational leadership, ensuring effective delivery of organisational goals.
- Inspire and manage teams, promoting productivity, well-being, and professional development.
- Develop and oversee audience engagement initiatives, particularly with under-represented groups.
- Assist in driving fundraising efforts, securing grants and sponsorships, and managing funded projects.
- Collaborate with curators to ensure accreditation and oversee collections management.
- Manage budgets and resources to maintain financial stability.
- Ensure high standards of governance, compliance, and ethical practice.
- Lead efforts to integrate equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the organisation.
What We’re Looking For
- Leadership experience in the museum, visitor attraction, or third sector.
- Strong team management, project oversight, and audience engagement skills.
- Proven success in fundraising and financial management.
- Knowledge of collections management and accreditation processes.
- Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, and decision-making abilities.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
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Are you called to Mission?
Do you want to help bring life in all its fullness to people living in poverty across Asia and Africa in the name of Jesus? Do you enjoy building relationships, public speaking, and strategic thinking? Are you able to inspire others to bring lasting change? If so, we would love to hear from you!
You may have thought that leprosy is an ancient Biblical disease, but today someone is diagnosed with leprosy every two minutes. It is a disease of poverty, striking the most vulnerable. Stigma and discrimination mean many people with leprosy hide their symptoms for as long as possible, living in terrible fear of what will happen to them. But without fast treatment, leprosy can cause blindness and disable hands and feet.
Rejection, isolation, hopelessness. We believe that this is not how God wants people to live. Will you join us to help end leprosy?
The Leprosy Mission (TLM) is the world’s largest leprosy-focused organisation, a pioneer in our field, with over 150 years’ experience serving people affected by this disease. We are a leading international development charity, working in nine countries across Africa and Asia. We are Christ-centered, following His leading to defeat leprosy and transform lives.
We are looking for an inspirational leader to develop and deliver fundraising plans in Scotland, and to provide excellent care for faithful Scottish supporters. You’ll be working from home, with extensive travel across Scotland.
You’ll be part of a supportive fundraising management team based in Peterborough. We have a culture of growing and learning together, providing extensive training in fundraising and international development. You’ll also have opportunities to visit projects overseas and see your work first hand.
We’re looking for:
• A relational public speaker, experienced in engaging audiences including churches, community groups and businesses
• Proven success in fundraising
• A confident networker
• Experience of managing volunteers
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Willingness to work on Sundays and evenings as required, and occasional Saturdays
• The ability to develop and deliver a fundraising strategy.
TLM is an explicitly Christian charity, serving people of all faiths and none. There is a genuine occupational requirement for the Scotland Country Head to be a committed Christian as you will be preaching and speaking in supporting churches.
A valid UK driving license is an essential requirement for the role. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a work health questionnaire.
TLM has a zero-tolerance policy towards any abuse, neglect and exploitation of all people. Successful candidates are expected to understand, sign, and comply with all organisational policies, including the Safeguarding Code of Conduct and the Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults Policy. Recruitment to all roles within TLM includes criminal record checks and the collection of relevant references. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from joining us as an employee; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences. We are committed to diversity and welcome applications from appropriately qualified people from all sections of the community, who have permission to work in the UK.
For more information on the work of TLMGB, please visit: leprosymission.org.uk
Fundraising & Outreach Manager
- Full time
- £40,000
- Hybrid: combination of Vine Trust Barge (Edinburgh) and remote working.
- Closing 21st October 2024
Vine Trust is looking for an experienced and results-driven Fundraising and Outreach Manager with excellent communication skills to join our Edinburgh-based team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in securing funds through grants, corporate sponsorships and events, as well as building strong relationships with donors and stakeholders. They should be organised and strategic, as well as passionate about our mission, values and principles.
About Vine Trust
Vine Trust is an international development charity that collaborates through partnership projects to bring about impactful and sustainable change for families and communities in Peru and Tanzania. A fundamental element of Vine Trust’s working model is connecting volunteers to these long-term partnerships, providing significant reciprocal learning and training opportunities, and advancing the programme’s targeted outcomes.
Since its establishment in 1985, Vine Trust’s activities have grown considerably, responding to needs shared by its partners in Peru and Tanzania. Some key achievements include:
- Delivery of three medical ships to the Amazon Hope Medical Programme in Peru, providing over 2 million medical consultations.
- Introduction of the first ever medical ship on Tanzanian Lake Victoria, delivering over 400,000 medical consultations and becoming the largest healthcare provider to islands in the Kagera region.
- Participation of over 4,200 volunteers in medical, school, or adult team expeditions to Peru and Tanzania.
- Construction of 149 small homes for vulnerable families in the Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania.
- Building four large homes for orphaned children in the Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania.
- Construction of eight homes for street children in Peru.
Central to the success of Vine Trust’s work has been its focus on collaboration and partnership. Vine Trust connects governmental, corporate, academic, and other NGOs from various countries to these projects.
About the Role
The role will primarily be responsible for developing and implementing effective fundraising strategies, for crafting grant applications and for marketing the work of the Vine Trust to volunteers, supporters and stakeholders.
As the Fundraising and Outreach Manager at Vine Trust, you will develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and fundraising strategy to support Vine Trust’s programmes achieving agreed targets and outcomes, consistent with the Vine Trust principles and ethos. You will also act as deputy to Chief Executive in their absence.
Key objectives include:
- Identify and cultivate relationships with potential donors, corporate sponsors, trusts, and foundations.
- Prepare compelling grant applications and manage fundraising campaigns.
- Organise and manage fundraising events, both virtual and in-person, to increase awareness and generate funds.
- Create and execute marketing campaigns to promote volunteer opportunities, utilising digital marketing, social media, email campaigns, and traditional media.
- Collaborate with colleagues, overseas partners and other linked organisations to develop and maintain engaging content for the Trust’s Connections magazine, website and social media platforms.
- Ensure quality control of all fundraising and marketing materials, consistent with the principles and ethos of the Trust.
- Monitor and analyse fundraising and marketing data to assess the effectiveness of campaigns and identify areas for improvement.
- Ensure compliance with relevant fundraising regulations and best practices to maintain the Trust’s reputation and integrity.
Role Requirements
Essential:
- Vine Trust firmly upholds the principle that the manner in which we operate is just as important as the outcomes we achieve. The successful candidate for the position will be fully supportive of Vine Trust’s ethos and principles of how it operates as an organisation. (Vine Trust’s principles can be found outlined on our website).
- Proven experience in successful fundraising, grant writing, and marketing through digital and traditional channels.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with Vine Trust diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.
- Knowledge and experience of using MS Office.
- Educated to graduate level or relevant experience in a similar field.
Desirable:
- At least 2 years of experience in a related field.
- Experience in the voluntary or international development sector.
- Experience working in cross-cultural projects/activities.
- Experience of working and/or volunteering outside the UK.
Other Requirements:
- Eligibility to work/reside in the UK.
- Full driving licence and access to a car.
- PVG check will be required.
Vine Trust is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. If you're ready to make a lasting impact, foster sustainable change, and promote ethical global citizenship, we invite you to apply for the Fundraising and Outreach Manager position at Vine Trust. Be part of our dedicated team and help us continue connecting people to change lives.
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