CHAS are looking for a High Profile Events Executive to plan and deliver show-stopping events that make a real difference!

Our High Profile Events team will support our “It’s Not Just a Hospice” appeal and will play a critical role in CHAS’s mission to provide unwavering care to children who may die young and their families.

CHAS’ high-profile events team designs inspiring, unforgettable experiences across Scotland, including our glittering Fawkes-y Ladies Lunch, the annual Rocking Horse Ball, and winter wonderland events in Aberdeen, Glasgow, and Edinburgh.

Joining our newly integrated Partnerships and High Profile Events Team, you will work with a talented and experienced team of professionals who are committed to raising a significant income for CHAS by providing exceptional experiences and stewardship for our supporters and partners.

Your Role at CHAS

As part of our award-winning Income Generation and Engagement Directorate, the High Profile Events Executive will sit within the Partnership and Philanthropy team. You will report to the High Profile Events Manager and project manage our programme of CHAS high profile events to generate income towards supporting children and families across Scotland.

This role will contribute to CHAS’s strategic vision, which includes a fundraising goal of £75 million (including £16.3 million from the major appeal) over the next five years to sustain CHAS’s life-changing work and fund key projects like the Rachel House redevelopment.

About You

To excel in this role, you’ll bring:

• Experience of working on large scale fundraising events
• Planning and organising skills required for effective event project management
• Excellent communication and Relationship-building skills, with the ability to deal with staff, volunteers, suppliers and general public in an appropriate and effective manner
• High level of accuracy and numeracy skills as role requires regular cash handling and managing budgets
• Demonstrable experience with Microsoft Office and databases.
• Innovative, commercially minded approach.
• Passion for CHAS’ mission: A commitment to making a tangible difference for families facing a child’s life-limiting condition.

Why Join CHAS?

At CHAS, we’re committed to making sure that no one has to face the death of their child alone. We provide unwavering care through a unique model that spans hospices, hospitals, and homes, providing comfort, choice, and dignity to children who may die young and their families.

Working with CHAS means making an extraordinary impact every day in a supportive, collaborative environment. Here’s what we offer:

• Flexible Working: Embrace hybrid options with time split between home and onsite in any of our sites in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Kinross or Balloch, with family-friendly working arrangements.

• Professional Development: Exposure to a range of fundraising activities and continuous learning opportunities.

• Supportive Culture: Work alongside a high-performing, award-winning team dedicated to achieving ambitious goals through innovation and partnership.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy generous annual leave, a competitive pension, incremental salary progression, Blue Light discounts, and extensive health and wellbeing support.

What if you don’t meet all the job requirements?

At CHAS we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, supported, and valued. We celebrate diversity and inclusivity, recognising that everyone’s journey is unique. We believe in the power of transferable skills, so if you don’t have the exact qualifications or background listed but believe your experience and skills are a great fit, we encourage you to apply. Feel free to reach out to Iain or our team for a chat to explore how you could be a great addition to our team.

*Any CHAS site, our teams work flexibly and in a hybrid manner with time split between at home and onsite in Edinburgh, Glasgow and our hospices in Kinross and Balloch.

Bield is one of the largest providers of housing and support services to older people in Scotland. Our new corporate strategy, Setting the Pace, details our ambitions to play a leading role in meeting the housing needs of older people in Scotland by providing high-quality, highly responsive and personalised services. Our tenants are at the heart of everything we do, and our vision is for independent living, with our tenants at the centre of an integrated network of preventative services, within established communities, to support healthy ageing in place.

The post-holder will be responsible for the day to day management of various service contracts. They will drive excellence through innovation and best practice service delivery, underpinned by strong record keeping that allows Bield to manage performance. They will be responsible for preparing and maintaining contract documentation, preparing and procuring tenders, managing and meeting contractors including visiting sites to ensure a quality service is received within budget and delivered on time.

The Candidate

This opportunity seeks a candidate with significant experience in the delivery of maintenance contracts and contractor management, preferably within housing or the public sector. Understanding of housing legislation and experience in using procurement and invoicing systems as well as repair/asset management systems are essential requirements for the role. You will need excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to liaise with contractors, customers, local staff, local authority departments and members of the public.

The successful candidate will have significant experience in a similar or related role and must have technical skills to understand drawings, specifications and to identify and assess risks. You will have a genuine interest in and an open, flexible approach to the promotion of excellent standards of care for older people, combined with analytical and problem solving skills to be able to advise on solutions.

Full driving licence and access to a roadworthy vehicle insured for business use are essential requirements of the role.

For further information and a full Job and Person Specification please refer to the Role Profile and Application Pack on our recruitment portal.

We offer

Bield aspires to be an employer of choice, and our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to developing your skills and creating career development opportunities. In return for your valuable contribution, Bield will also offer you:

• A competitive salary benchmarked within the market
• 34 days’ annual leave each year (including of public holidays) pro rata
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities
• Contributory pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Enhanced company sick and family friendly pay
• Access to Simply Health healthcare cash plan and discounts on shopping, meals out and other activities.
• Access to savings and borrowing via credit union
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme and other initiatives to support your wellbeing

At Poppy Scotland, we believe in building on potential.

We are excited to offer you the opportunity to contribute to the development of a new Scottish Benefits, Debt, and Money Advice Service as a Regional Manager. Unlike other organisations, we are self-funded and not driven by targets.

If you are passionate about providing a holistic and person-centred service to your clients, we are the perfect fit for you. With us, your team will have the freedom to manage their own caseload and access grants for priority debts and insolvency fees. Additionally, the newly established Scottish team will be part of a national service, providing support across all four nations.

As a Regional Manager, you will play a crucial role in establishing the service, utilising your expertise in Scottish debt enforcement, insolvency, and the welfare benefits system. Your responsibilities will include recruiting a team of advisers who will be responsible for delivering this essential service. Additionally, you will be responsible for implementing the necessary governance measures to ensure that the service is both compliant and of high quality.

If you want to improve people’s lives, then please consider applying. We look forward to receiving your application.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Service Development & Promotion: Partner with the Head of Welfare to develop and promote the Benefits, Debt & Money Advice Service across Scotland, leveraging strong networking and stakeholder management skills.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure that service delivery aligns with FCA regulations, nationally agreed standards, and best practices in benefits and money advice.
• Resource Coordination: Oversee resource allocation and plan support activities to deliver flexible, person-centered assistance through both community-based and remote services.
• Team Leadership: Manage the Regional team, including recruitment, onboarding, and training, to uphold high service standards while ensuring adherence to relevant policies, practices, and procedures.
• Technical Knowledge Maintenance: Handle a small caseload of benefits, debt, and money advice cases to stay up-to-date with industry developments and technical expertise.

Please note this role will be Home based with occasional travel to Poppy Scotland/RBL offices and/or throughout Scotland (travel expenses covered).

This position is subject to pre-employment checks including an PVG Adult and Child check.

Here at Poppy Scotland/RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.

Poppy Scotland/RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics and aim to operate an inclusive recruitment process.

We have an exciting leadership opportunity to join the Edinburgh Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Team as a Team Leader. Within this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the day-to-day delivery of our mental health and wellbeing support services. As well as supporting the team, you will be responsible for having initial conversations with people looking to access support, to identify outcomes and match them with the appropriate support.

You will be responsible for the oversight and delivery of our: Guided Self Help Service, Peer Connecting Service, Women’s Wellbeing Service, Thrive Welcome Team and the Peer Community of Practice.

You should have experience in; leading and managing services, supporting people with their mental health and wellbeing, managing volunteers, and working as part of a team. We are also seeking candidates who have a knowledge or understanding of peer work.

If you have experience in these areas and are passionate about supporting people to fulfil their potential, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsible to: Senior Services Manager (North)