Events & Supporter Fundraising Executive
- Full time
- up to £32,000
- On site: Celtic Park, Glasgow
- Closing 27th September 2024
- Advertised from 19th September 2024
- Salary dependent upon experience. Permanent.
Role
Celtic FC Foundation is looking to recruit an Events & Supporter Fundraising Executive. Reporting to the Events and Supporter Fundraising Manager, the successful applicant will be responsible for the day-to-day co-ordination of the fundraising events/initiatives and supporter fundraising portfolio. This will include meeting income generation targets, the identification and development of new opportunities and the maintenance and extension of existing support.
Key accountabilities will include:
- Promote the ethos and aims of Celtic FC Foundation to partners, supporters and other contacts.
- Co-ordinate the fundraising events/initiatives and supporter fundraising portfolio.
- Research and develop ideas for the fundraising events/initiatives and supporter fundraising calendar to increase charity income.
- Source and secure event and initiative sales.
- Assist with the delivery of other fundraising initiatives such as season ticket renewals and online auctions.
- Attend fundraising events as directed and provide support to colleagues.
- Liaise with the Finance and Administration teams to ensure accurate input to CRM/monitoring and evaluation system(s) and timely provision of subsequent reports and analysis.
- Provide an exceptional standard of care to supporters and donors, with regular communication pre, during and post events/initiatives.
- Liaise with and provide support to various event fundraising committees and supporters' events.
- Record and monitor fundraising income and expenditure.
- Lead on and assist with fundraising events as directed by Line Manager.
- Manage copy-writing for PR/Editorial in relation to the fundraising events/initiative and supporter fundraising portfolio.
- Manage provision of relevant information and input to Multimedia for social media purposes.
- Provide cover for website and social media channels from an Events & Supporter Fundraising perspective, in the absence of Multimedia Executive.
- Lead on health and safety and risk assessment requirements for all Foundation income generation events and initiatives.
- Build and maintain relationships and provide assistance to groups of supporters undertaking third party or their own fundraising activities.
Skills and Experience required:
Applicants should possess a minimum of three years of demonstrable experience in fundraising or sales, along with a proven track record in coordinating events and initiatives, and engaging with the public or working in client-facing roles.
The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of Celtic FC football club and its charitable roots. They should exhibit exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, coupled with strong persuasion, negotiation, and influencing abilities. Comfort with networking, along with excellent organisational and administrative skills, is essential.
Candidates must also have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office or XP software applications and should hold a full UK driving licence.
Application notes
Please apply to: jobs@celticfc.co.uk with a CV and covering letter.
Application deadline: Friday September 27, 2024
SVQ Assessor/Internal Verifier (Social Services and Healthcare)
- Full time
- £28,507
- Hybrid/Remote: Hybrid - Remote with some travel around Scotland
- Closing 25th September 2024
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced health and social care practice assessor to join our national Learning and Development team.
As a SVQ Assessor/Internal Verifier, you will work remotely within our internal SQA Approved Centre, which was awarded “high confidence” from SQA and “outstanding” feedback in our latest external verifications. You will predominantly support our staff in services in Fife, Forth Valley, the Lothians and the Borders to gain their qualifications in SVQ Level 2, 3 or 4 Social Services and Healthcare. You may also support candidates from other service areas as required.
You’ll lead candidates through their induction onto their qualification, plan assessments, provide learner support and assess holistically. You’ll be passionate about learning and experienced in offering additional learner support to suit a variety of learning styles and abilities. You will have strong organisational and communication skills, be comfortable and confident in the use of online tools such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom and MS Office.
Working with around 30 candidates a year, we support candidates to complete most of their awards remotely via e-portfolio, but travel is required for direct observations and to support candidates. Flexibility and willingness to travel are essential to the role, which involves a combination of remote home-based working and travel to our services/office locations. Travel to other regions of Scotland may be required from time to time.
You must have a valid UK driving licence and access to your own car.
The post requires you to have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in Health and Social Care and a care qualification at SVQ Level 3, or equivalent. Ideally you will hold an SVQ Assessor and an Internal Verifier award, alternatively you must have a willingness to work towards these professional qualifications.
Can you work with a local community to encourage their explorations of the Christian faith?
We are looking for someone with a deep and mature Christian faith who has experience of working across communities, and working with families and Under-40s to join our Christian Outreach Leadership team and work alongside a vibrant and enthusiastic team of volunteers.
Our Full-Time Christian Outreach Leader who will play a key leadership role within the Dunblane Church of Scotland Grouping (DCG), to reach out across the community of Dunblane (Perthshire, Scotland). With a strong focus on those under the age of 40, the post holder will explore, coordinate and deliver ways in which connections can be made to those in the community who might be encouraged to explore the Christian faith. The role holder will undertake a range of Community Outreach duties that will look at, and deliver, patterns of worship more relevant to this age group.
Please note that this role is currently funded through an award received from Seeds For Change and is for a 3 year period in the first instance after which other funds to support the role will need to be found.
Organisation profile:
The Dunblane Church of Scotland Grouping (DCG), Dunblane Cathedral and St. Blane's wish to consolidate and further develop previous outreach work in the parishes, which started to draw the Churches in the grouping together in a new way. The Dunblane community covers parishes of around 13,000 people of which approximately 41% are under the age of 40yrs and 42% of the population state they have no religion. There is a strong and cohesive sense of community expressed by residents, a variety of opportunities available, often at cost, and excellent uniformed organisations in the area. However, there are also issues of isolation, lack of youth space and a desire to form new worshipping communities.
The Christian Outreach Leader will work within the existing ministry team within the DCG, supported by the Leadership Team (LT), which comprises seven elders and members from Dunblane Cathedral & St. Blane’s, and existing volunteer groups within the grouping to deliver on the aims and objectives of this role. The role holder is expected to participate, on an agreed basis, in worship at churches within the DCG.
The role holder will report to the LT on a quarterly basis to monitor progress and steer direction of the Christian Outreach Activities. The LT will then report to the respective Kirk Sessions of the two churches.
Please note that it is an essential requirement of this role that the post-holder is a committed Christian with a live church connection, which is a Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010.
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Top job! Business Development, Marketing and Innovation Director
- Full time
- £74,305
- Hybrid: 2 days a week in Aberdeen past induction
- Closing 23rd September 2024
Do you have a business brain, a marketing instinct and a taste for innovation? Are you passionate about helping the most marginalised people to flourish, thrive and reach their potential? This brand-new role is for a special individual with vision and imagination as well as proven practical expertise across marketing and income generation, business development and innovation.
In this role you will have the opportunity to connect the people and businesses of Aberdeen and the North-East of Scotland with those who most need support. You will have the freedom to explore new ways of working, new ways of engaging with supporter groups and new ways of generating income – from traditional marketing, fundraising and sales approaches to new models of co-funding and social investment – all alongside local authority-commissioned services.
There will be opportunities to extend the reach and impact of VSA services, learning from local communities, not only as professionals but as neighbours and friends; to broaden the network of financial and business support from commercial, philanthropic and community organisations, and from the people of Aberdeen – and ultimately help to transform the lives of those who most need the professional services and support of VSA.
As part of the senior team, you will work directly with the CEO and the Senior Management Team, supported by a committed Board of local trustees, in building a thriving community of investment in the care and wellbeing of the people of Aberdeen and the North-East – and contributing to more and better services to meet the care needs of all local communities.
Your role will include leading the marketing, communications and fundraising team, building a stronger connection with the VSA brand, increasing awareness and confidence in how the organisation delivers impact, increasing their fundraising and new income stream capacity, and nurturing a highly-motivated and effective team.
We are keen to speak to candidates with experience in the following areas:
- Income Generation (in particular; Legacy, Major Gift/Philanthropy, Corporate and/or Individual Giving.
- Innovation – experience and implementation of a business case/strategy at this level in a similar role.
- Senior Management/Leadership – experience in a similar role at this level with a non profit would be an advantage.
Because People Matter - Work with Us
Do you have a passion for helping vulnerable people enjoy as much fulfilment as they can and feel included in their community? If compassion, care and inclusiveness are an important part of who you are, our opportunities to work away from the routine in a demanding, challenging but emotionally rewarding role could be for you.
Our Turning Point Scotland Services in Paisley are looking for people like you to help provide individualised support to adults with a wide range of needs, either on an individual 1:1 basis or alongside others and as part of a team.
The Turning Point Scotland Turnaround service delivers focused services that address the complex and interrelated issues of offending behaviour and problematic use of alcohol and other drugs. In 2018, we redesigned our service to also include a Throughcare model.
Since 2007, we have worked alongside councils and social work departments within 22 local authorities including Angus, Argyll & Bute, Clackmannanshire, Dumfries & Galloway, East Ayrshire, East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Fife, Inverclyde, North Ayrshire, Renfrewshire, South Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire and West Dunbartonshire.
An asset-based approach has been adopted to help increase an individual’s self-awareness, self-esteem and confidence. Self-development and reflection are key to an individual when putting into practice the skills and learning achieved within the service to help sustain their recovery and offending behaviour.
The support we provide is always person centred, we do this by involving people who know the person well, this includes family and friends, other health and Social Work professionals, Advocacy services and our own staff members.
No previous working experience is needed; full training will be provided to you. We believe having the right values of respect, compassion, inclusion and integrity is all you need to join our team! We would offer you full support in completing your application.
As a Support Practitioner, you will work with individuals who have a wide range of support needs, providing them with practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives e.g. keeping safe, meaningful activities, community involvement, physical health, relationships, emotional health and wellbeing.
Please note that IT skills are required for all our vacancies.
Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of start date.
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