We are currently seeking a new Treasurer to join our board of trustees and we hope to find someone who has experience of financial management and accountancy. Our current Treasurer will remain on the board until the 31st March 2025. We would like our Board to be representative of our local community. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Role and responsibilities

As well as bearing all the fiduciary duty of a board officer, the Treasurer is the person specifically entrusted with management of the bureau funds. The finance director is also responsible for ensuring that accurate records are maintained and the board is informed of all relevant financial matters.

The tasks associated with this post are:

• liaising with and advising the Chief Executive and Board of trustees on financial matters
• ensuring that proper financial procedures and accounting practice are in place to safeguard the bureau’s resources
• preparing financial statements for board meetings and for the annual general meeting
• liaise with the appointed Independent examiner for the annual review of accounts
• preparing an annual budget and advising the board of its financial requirements for the year ahead

Please note this role is a voluntary position with no renumeration. Please see role description.

Are you looking for the next step in developing your role as a human rights defender and/or your human rights career? Please read on:

HRCS has a unique job opportunity within its Migrants Project, funded by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation.

Our Human Rights Participation Officer is central to the ongoing success of the project. The role focusses on promoting and developing a greater understanding of human rights by people who are migrants and how human rights relate directly to their lives.

Connections and relationships with Scotland’s migrant communities are essential and the Participation Officer works closely with them. There is also a small project steering group which provides advice and guidance. Applicants will need to have experience of engagement and participation work with marginalised communities, an understanding of the issues faced by migrants in Scotland and a detailed knowledge base of human rights and how they relate to people’s lives.

The role is fixed term for 18 months and is part-time (14 hours per week/0.4 FTE) with pay of £11,932 per annum. Other terms and conditions are in line with the HRCS standard contract.

HRCS is a hybrid organisation with a team base in central Edinburgh. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in all that we do.

Foundation Scotland puts people at the heart of its work. We rely on the expertise, trust and experience we’ve gained in the last 25 years working with communities, philanthropists and companies all over Scotland.

Our people are passionate experts in bringing lasting, positive change to Scotland’s communities. We take great pride in supporting local projects by taking a personal approach to every meeting and decision. We’re in a unique position to fully understand communities’ needs and fund solutions that will make a difference.

Our work is nationwide. We’re working with different industries, funding various projects from renewables to digital, through to arts and heritage. Our people are always challenged and have an opportunity to learn and grow. In short - no two days are the same. Ultimately, our work is highly rewarding, and the best part is seeing the real impact we can make within Scottish communities. If you share our passion for shaping Scotland’s communities' future, think about joining our team.

Background

Throughout 2023 a wide network of grassroots community organisations, local campaigners, funders, local authority leaders and facilitators came together around a vision for a new long-term community fund for Edinburgh. After a period of co-design, learning and fundraising the Regenerative Futures Fund is now entering its operational phase.

Role Overview

Foundation Scotland is excited to invite applications for the role of Participation Lead of the Regenerative Futures Fund. This innovative, ten-year fund aims to tackle the root causes of poverty and racism while contributing to a just green transition in Edinburgh. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and supporting leaders from diverse and marginalised communities.

The Participation Lead will complete the employed project team of three and will work closely with the two Co-Heads, leading participation of local people in both decision-making and in holding those involved accountable.

What We Are Looking For

We’re looking for an inclusive, collaborative and supportive person to work with the two Co-Heads to lead and support participation of local people in decision-making panels for the Regenerative Futures Fund (RFF). This role will be responsible for overseeing participation by local people to make funding decisions and have ongoing involvement in a 10-year programme to address the root causes of poverty and racism while restoring the natural world in Edinburgh.

An exciting new role which will expand and improve the support volunteer network in Scotland, to develop and expand our community networks across the adoption community. The project will help us to reach more adult adoptees and adoptive parents and establish supportive peer networks, offering community activities and social opportunities. We're looking for an organised, friendly people person who can bring people together, and support and motivate individuals. The individual must be able to travel into the office in Edinburgh, as well as travel across Scotland to establish, visit and support network activities.

We are a passionate and committed organisation and we really value our employees. We offer flexibility, family friendly working arrangements and a wide range of benefits.

All offers of employment are subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references and a satisfactory DBS check.