Organization overview: Maryhill Burgh Halls is an historic landmark building in North Glasgow. The listed 19th century façade wraps round a modern interior following the building’s comprehensive restoration and reconstruction completed in 2012. The Halls are owned and operated by Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust, a registered charity. The Trust operates the building for two principal functions:

• Event space - for heritage & art exhibitions, community activities and events as well as for private event hire.

• Business centre with business tenancies (providing the finances to support the overall operation)

Job overview:

The key role of the Operations Manager is the delivery of the Trust’s remit as a charity, social enterprise and cultural heritage organisation and developing and growing the charity both in terms of its social and cultural impact.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Work closely with the Board to ensure that MBHT has a long-term strategy and clear delivery plans relating to its objectives for social and cultural value.

• Provide strong, effective and visible leadership and drive in the delivery of MBHT’s strategic objectives

• Lead and develop the MBHT operations team (staff and volunteers).

• Fostering relationships within MBHT's stakeholders and maintaining strategic alignment with sponsors, key partners and supporters.

Managing the Outputs of the Trust

• Space Hire Management – ensure the development and operation of optimal strategies, policies, pricing and operational management of space hire to optimise their value, balancing social value with economic value.

• Management of Volunteers – ensure the management and development of the volunteers to optimise their function and contribution and to allow MBHT’s volunteer programme to have a social value of itself.

• Merchandising Management – ensure the sourcing, display and selling of appropriate merchandise.

• Exhibition Management – stimulate, facilitate, support and develop a programme of appropriate exhibitions to vitalise the Halls and demonstrate its social and cultural value.

• Museum Collection Management – develop and implement a strategy to enhance the Maryhill Museum experience

• Heritage & Community Event Management – ensure the maintenance of a lively programme of heritage, cultural and community events, leveraging network connections and available funding sources as much as possible.

• Development of strategic marketing and communications policies and specific campaigns, including the management of websites and social media

• Collaborate with Building Facilities Manager in regard to the presentation of the building, seeking ways to enhance its visibility, accessibility and utility and otherwise to support the Trust’s objectives and its operations.

• Collaborate with Building Facilities Manager in regard to the utilisation of the caretaker(s) with respect to set-up and take-down of events, security during out-of[1]hours operations etc.

• Manage the Premises Licence and secure and maintain a personal Liquor Licence to allow licenced events to operate within the Halls.

• Manage the event catering systems and processes to optimise outcomes for the event-hire business.

Financial and Funding

• Grow income from commercial sources to invest in an expanded social, cultural, heritage and arts programme

• Ensure accurate financial accounting and management in all operations.

• Prepare budgets and management accounts for all operational activities 3

• Pursue all appropriate funding sources to support development and implementation of operational activities.

• Collaborate with Building Facilities Manager to source funds for the building fabric justified on heritage, cultural or other grounds.

Governance and Risk

• Ensure full statutory compliance and best practice in relation to all operational activities

• Ensure effective operation, maintenance and development of software and technology infrastructure in support of operations.

• Ensure optimal policies and procedures are in place for all operational activities.

• Diligently support the Board, ensuring transparent and timely reporting of progress against the business plan, changes/developments in the business environment, and management of governance and risk • Support the Board in the exercise of its legal, financial and other responsibilities, following Charity Commission requirements and current legislation

A Treasurer is being sought by the Southside Community Centre Association SCIO

An opportunity has arisen to join our Board of Trustees as Treasurer during an exciting time of development in which we are investing in new services and facilities, but also during a time of challenge as we focus on achieving a sustainable future.

As Treasurer you will support the Board to help manage its financial resources. Although you will take the lead in overseeing strong financial management, you will be aided by our Chief Executive and our very supportive accountants, as well as your fellow Trustees.

Key tasks as Treasurer

• Provide a monthly update to the Board on our financial position
• Promote oversight of our financial procedures and practices.
• Liaise with our Chief Executive and accountants.
• With the accountants oversee preparation of our annual financial statement.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and good practice in conjunction with our accountants.

About you

• Enthusiasm to support our active Community Centre.
• Available to attend our monthly board meetings (in person).
• Strong attention to the detail of financial arrangements.
• Experience of serving as a Treasurer not essential, but experience in financial management would be an advantage.
• Good communication and team working skills.

About us

We became a two tier Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation in 2023. Our charity is led by a Board consisting of nine Trustees (eight appointed by our members, and one co-opted by Trustees. We have over one hundred members. Monthly (in person) meetings of our Board are held in our community centre, with occasional additional meetings as required for working groups and / or sub committees.

The Board is supported in its work by a Chief Executive, appointed in late 2023. Our staffing compliment consist of three part time Community Centre Assistants (Facilities) who support our weekend opening, alongside three part time Activity Workers who deliver various project work within the centre.

As the leaseholder of Southside Community Centre, we work in partnership with the building’s owner, City of Edinburgh Council, to provide a community centre which is safe, inclusive, well managed and which meets the needs & aspirations of the communities it serves.

Our community centre consists of two general purpose rooms, a large hall and a community café, all of which are available for community use seven days per week. Our spaces are used by many regular and occasional let holders for a range of uses such as English language classes, martial arts, community meetings, fencing, drama and more!

Further information about the Association is available at southsidecommunitycentre.co.uk.

We are looking for a HR Coordinator to work as part of the HR team and wider support services to provide a professional and customer focussed HR operational service across the colleague lifecycle in line with Scottish Wildlife Trust’s policies, procedures and values.

You will provide first level HR advice to managers and staff on all aspects of HR Management, Employment Law and the Trust's policies and procedures.

You will also be responsible for preparing payroll instructions for our outsourced payroll provider as well as liaising with our pension provider.

Qualifications / Essential Criteria

• Partially completed or working towards a CIPD qualification

Essential Experience

• Proven experience of working in a busy office in an HR environment, where the following experience will have been gained:
• Managing payroll, pensions and calculating staff entitlements and benefits
• Managing computerised HR database and other office systems and using them to collate and analyse data
• Providing quality first-level HR advice and knowing when to escalate
• Commitment to equal opportunities practice and behaviour

For more information please refer to the job description below.

If you would like more information please contact Elaine Burns, Head of HR and Support Services, eburns@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk

About us

For nearly 60 years, the Scottish Wildlife Trust has worked with its members, partners and supporters in pursuit of its vision of healthy, resilient ecosystems across Scotland’s land and seas.

The Trust successfully champions the cause of wildlife through policy and campaigning work, demonstrates best practice through practical conservation and innovative partnerships, and inspires people to take positive action through its education and engagement activities. The Trust manages a network of around 120 wildlife reserves across Scotland and is a member of the UK-wide Wildlife Trusts movement.

The benefits

• Flexi time/Hybrid working
• Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and pension schemes
• Weekly wellness hour
• Generous Sick pay allowance
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Training and Development focus

Are you a highly organised, proactive, ambitious Fundraiser? Are you looking for the opportunity to work with a great team?

Home-Start Glasgow North and North Lanarkshire is a local family support charity that works alongside families with babies and young children. Supported by volunteers, we are embedded in our local communities and provide a range of services which support families struggling with the challenges of everyday life.

We are seeking a passionate, creative and experienced Fundraising Manager to join our dynamic team. This newly created role will be crucial in developing and implementing fundraising strategies to support our mission and ensure the financial sustainability of the charity.

As the Fundraising Manager, you will play a pivotal role in securing major funding from trusts, foundations, statutory sources and corporate partners to support the vital work of the charity. You will be responsible for managing and growing our portfolio of funders, ensuring excellent stewardship, and identifying new funding opportunities. You will be part of a small fundraising team which includes a Community Engagement and Fundraising Officer who you will manage.

What we’re looking for:

• At least 3 years’ experience in charity fundraising securing major funding.
• Experience of corporate fundraising and securing business funding.
• Excellent written skills for developing successful proposals and grant applications.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly build and sustain relationships.
• Experience of managing donor relationships and developing new partnerships.
• Proven track record of budget management.

What we offer:

• 25 days holiday per year (plus 12 days public holiday) pro rata.
• 8% employer contribution to a workplace pension scheme.
• Flexible working hours with the ability to work between home and the office. (Based in Netherton, near Anniesland).
• A positive, supportive environment and learning opportunities.
• The chance to be part of a great team.