- Advertised from 26th September 2024
- Expenses paid
Role
Aberlour are the largest solely Scottish children’s charity; we help to transform the lives of disadvantaged children, young people and families across Scotland, and we are looking to recruit new Trustees who will join us in our efforts to ensure children have the opportunities and support they deserve.
Aberlour has a rich history of delivering vital services to vulnerable children, young people and their families. Since our inception as an orphanage in Speyside in 1875 and the formal establishment of Aberlour Child Care Trust in 1976, we have developed a significant reputation for delivering the following services: residential care and fostering, recovery, early years, disability, early intervention and youth work. We offer support at the earliest opportunity – giving children the best possible start in life is at the heart of everything we do.
Due to Trustees coming to the end of their term, we are seeking up to five new Trustees with a range of skills to join the Board during 2025 to help us to deliver our ambitious strategic priorities and goals to transform the lives of disadvantaged children across Scotland. Applicants should have the values, experience and passion to lead one of Scotland’s leading charities at a time when our support is needed more than ever.
We are looking for the following skills:
- Chartered accountant with strong financial skills, in particular charity accounting, that would allow you to chair or join our Finance Committee.
- Understanding of children’s services or social care. Also experience of scrutiny or quality improvement that would allow you to chair or join our Improvement, Audit & Risk Committee.
- Experience of social investment.
- Policy development, especially in relation to engaging with children and families who are overcoming trauma.
- Learning and development.
- Lived experiences that can bring empathy with children and young people.
- Understanding of the demands and complexities of board-level governance and experience of operating at a senior level in Corporate, Public or Third sector environments would be an advantage.
In welcoming applications from all parts of Scotland’s communities, we recognise that diversity in the voices around our table will better reflect the communities we serve. If you believe you could add real value to our board table but don’t meet some or all the criteria we have laid out, we would still love to hear from you, but please highlight for us the value you would bring in your application.
You will be required to attend 4 Board meetings, relevant committee meetings and a Board Development Day each year.
Charity trustees are expected to direct the affairs of the charity through efficient, effective and accountable governance, ensuring that the organisation is professionally run and acts in accordance with its stated aims and objectives. These are unpaid roles, but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
Application notes
For more information on the roles, Aberlour and how to apply, please visit aspenpeople.co.uk/aberlour
If you have a query or would like an informal discussion, please contact Catriona Mackie or Lauryn Pringle at Aspen People on 0141 212 7555.
Closing date for applications: Friday 25th October 2024
We are seeking committed individuals interested in taking on the exciting role and opportunity as Chairperson of Play Midlothian.
Play Midlothian is a leading charity dedicated to improving and enriching the lives of children and young people through the power of play. We believe that play is a fundamental right and an essential part of a child’s development. Our services are designed to offer inclusive, safe, and stimulating environments where children can grow, learn, and have fun.
We work to support children to thrive through play. It is important for their lives in the here and now as well as for their future life chances.
We:
- Provide enriching opportunities for children to play in support of their health, wellbeing and development
- Build family, community and professional capacity to support play
- Advocate for play and inform and influence decision-making
Time commitment
As a minimum, you need to be able to commit to:
- Frequently attend and Chair (on Teams) board meetings, of which there are approximately six per year on a weekday evening, for two hours;
- Attending infrequent development or strategic planning sessions (usually no more than once per year);
- Steer short-life working groups ;
- Occasionally work closely with member(s) of the staff team on a specific issue.
Treasurer
- Management Board
- Unpaid
- Hybrid: Edinburgh - Zoom meetings plus 2 annual in person meetings
- Closing 17th January 2025
Join our Board as Treasurer and contribute your expertise
Are you a finance professional looking to promote children’s right to play and contribute to their wellbeing? We are currently seeking a skilled individual to act as the Treasurer on our Board of Trustees. If you possess financial expertise and our organisation’s mission resonates with you, we invite you to apply for this important role.
About Play Scotland
Play Scotland is the lead organisation for the development and promotion of children and young people’s play in Scotland. We work strategically to implement the child’s right to play so that all children can reach their full potential and be able to confidently inhabit an inclusive public realm, as well as help shape child friendly communities.
The work of Play Scotland is underpinned by the UN convention on the Rights of the Child, Article 31, which states: “State parties recognise the right of every child to rest and leisure, to engage in play and recreational activities appropriate to the age of the child and to participate freely in cultural life and the arts.”
For more about Play Scotland see playscotland.org
Why Become Our Treasurer?
As Treasurer, you will play a crucial role in overseeing our finances, ensuring financial health, and supporting our mission to be the national:
- expert in play for parents, providers, the play workforce and policy makers
- custodian and voice for children and the play sector
- leader and campaigner for the importance of quality, accessible free play
- expert in developing and delivering strategic planning for play and play sufficiency assessments
This voluntary role offers the chance to use your expertise without requiring a significant time commitment.
Key Responsibilities:
- High-level Financial Oversight: Review financial reports and ensure the organisation’s financial stability.
- Board Communication: Keep the board informed about financial matters and reassure them of the organisation’s financial health.
- Budget Oversight: Provide occasional oversight and adjustments to budget models as needed.
- Being an approved person for the checking of expenses and invoices by email (one Board member needs to approve expenses and payments per month)
What We’re Looking For:
- Experienced Professional: Ideally with a career background as a Financial Director or Financial Controller.
- Qualified Accountant or working towards a relevant qualification.
- Confident Communicator: Able to inspire confidence, provide reassurance and communicate financial matters clearly.
- Familiarity with Charity Finance: Understanding of charity finance issues and governance, software experience (eg Xero) would be helpful.
What’s in It for You?
- Make an Impact: Your financial expertise will contribute to our success, allowing us to continue to improve the play opportunities for children and young people.
- Gain Valuable Experience: Further your skills in financial management, budgeting, and presenting finances to both informed and uninformed audiences.
Commitment
- 6 weekly meetings (approx.), usually taking place on zoom, 2 annual in person meetings, including the AGM. All meetings are arranged in advance to suit diaries.
- Email approval of expenditure monthly (one Board member needs to approve expenses and payments per month)
Volunteer Coordinator - Youthpoint Moray
- Part time
- £31,724 pro-rata
- On site: Moray
- Closing 5th January 2025
Do you want to join an organisation that has been named recently as a Top 100 company to work with by The Sunday Times?
About Aberlour Youthpoint Moray
Our Youthpoint Moray service provides help to children and young people in Moray who may be struggling with their emotions and behaviour, prompting concerns about their well-being.
Aberlour Youthpoint Moray offers a range of services which works with young people aged 10-26 which include our Intensive Community Support and Early Help Services. In addition to these we have developed a YP-Zone, the purpose of this service is to improve the wellbeing, social integration and life chances of Young People affected by substance use in Moray.
These services are provided in a variety of ways, including 1 to 1’s, group work and family support.
What we are looking for....
We are seeking a passionate, creative and organised individual to join our team as a Volunteer Coordinator, working 30 hours per week. These hours will be worked during office hours with regular evening and weekend working. This role is currently funded for 12 months with the possibility of funding beyond this.
You will hold a relevant qualification at SCQF level 7 or above or equivalent knowledge acquired by other means.
The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for recruiting, training and managing our volunteering and mentoring service as well mentoring a caseload of young people. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth running of our mentoring service. You will also be responsible for the development and expansion of our current volunteer and mentoring service. You will work within a variety of locations in the Moray area. The role will also involve liaising with partner agencies and regular travel throughout the Moray area is expected. A driving licence is essential for this role.
At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team. To have a look at our values to understand more about what we are looking for, please go to our website.
What we offer...
As well as a supportive team and excellent training opportunities, we want all our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers. Find out more about our Employee Benefits and our commitment to Equality and Diversity on our website.
Aberlour is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our service users and uses a thorough and rigorous recruitment and selection process including PVG Scheme checks to ensure this commitment is not compromised.
Top job! Assistant Director – Moray & Highlands
- Full time
- £61,342 – £64,961
- On site: Moray & Highlands
- Closing 15th January 2025
About Aberlour …
Aberlour is Scotland’s leading children’s charity and has been recognised as a Top 100 best places to work winner by the Sunday Times for 2024.
Our strategy is to be bold and brave, to ensure that every child in Scotland has an equal chance. As an organisation we are ambitious to deliver real and lasting change for children, young people and families.
We are committed to doing all we can to deliver on Scotland’s Policy aspirations (The Promise, UNCRC) to be the best place to grow up for all children, young people and families.
What we are looking for...
Due to the postholder’s retirement this is an exciting opportunity to join our team.
You will play a key role in leading and delivering the best care and support for children. As an experienced leader you will work with key strategic partners in Moray and Highlands to design and deliver services and models of care that offer the required support for children, young people and families.
You will oversee the leadership and management of our established services including our registered disability residential and respite service, our community youth support service both located in Elgin and our service for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children based in Inverness. You will also work with commissioners to identify future needs and growth opportunities.
You will have demonstrable management level experience in social care within the public, private or voluntary sector. You will thrive on building positive relationships with commissioners, local government, NHS, other third sector partners and trusts to identify opportunities for growth and additional funding. You will also be driven to influence local and national strategy, policy and practice to the benefit of vulnerable people.
You will hold a relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 9 or above plus a management qualification at SCQF level 8 or above.
To find out more about the requirements of the role check out our jobs page on our website.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead lasting and meaningful change for children, young people and families.
What we offer...
As well as a supportive team, we want all our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme, life assurance worth 3x salary and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers.
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