LAYC is recruiting a Project Worker to support the delivery of accredited learning and youth awards, with the network of community-based youth and children’s Member Groups within Edinburgh and the Lothians.

The post will be based at LAYC and will have a Lothian wide remit.

The post will be fixed for an initial period of 2 years at 18 hours per week on a salary scale of £28,046 - £32,010 pro rata, plus access to a 7% employers contribution pension.

COVEY (Community Volunteers Enabling You) is a lifeline for children, young people, and families across Lanarkshire. Since 1992, we have provided 1-1 and group-based befriending, mentoring, and family support services tailored to those who need it the most.

As Funding Manager, you will play a key role in securing the financial resources to sustain and expand our befriending, mentoring and family support services for children, young people, and families facing significant challenges. Your work will directly contribute to transforming lives, enabling children, young people and families to thrive, no matter the challenges they face.

Working closely with the Head of Income Generation, you will help develop ambitious proposals, manage grant and tender agreements, and ensure successful outcomes to continue transforming lives in Lanarkshire and beyond.

You will have proven success securing funding from grant-making bodies, statutory funders or corporate partnerships; strong research, writing, and communication skills; have the ability to manage complex information and present clear, compelling reports; and possess excellent organisational and administrative skills.

What we offer

We offer a rewarding role with the opportunity to develop your skills and future career in an enriching environment with the following benefits:

• 6% employer pension contribution
• flexible working (including flexi-time)
• access to learning and development opportunities
• one special leave day to celebrate your birthday
• annual staff and volunteer recognition awards
• quarterly staff wellbeing activities
• annual all staff outing/activity
• HSF Health plan for employees (and their spouse/partner and children) including dental and optical claim back, physio claim back, personal accident coverage, GP, mental health counselling, legal support, discounts for gym, cinema and shopping
• access to ScotWest Credit Union offering loans, mortgages and savings accounts

We are recruiting for the post of Income Generation Lead to join our Development team. The post holder will be responsible for leading the development and submission of tender opportunities and grant funding whilst managing the associated monitoring process, contract management responsibility and timely reporting to funders. The Income Generation Lead will also line manage the Funding Officer.

We are Right There, a charity celebrating our 200th anniversary. We provide tailored support for people, at home, and in the community. We are here for people who are living with the effects of homelessness, poverty, substance use, or family breakdowns.

Last year we supported almost 4,000 individuals, helping to prevent them from becoming homeless or separated from the people they love. Every person’s story is unique, and everyone’s route home is different - it doesn’t matter what the situation is – we’re not here to judge, only to help.

Main duties and responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for scoping, preparing and submitting tender opportunities, funding proposals and grants whilst supporting the development of new approaches towards programme delivery
• Coordination, facilitation and project management responsibility oversight of the bid management process
• Management and monitoring of contracts and grants including active mapping and tracking of incomes streams and effective resubmission process
• Development of funding /income pipeline portfolio, providing regular review of diverse income opportunities across 3rd sector landscape
• Develop engaging partnerships with external agencies and funders
• Completion of grant reports in line with contractual compliance
• Senior Management team reporting
• Line manage the Funding Officer to pursue the strategic aims of the organisation
• Support communication with fundraising and the development of a CRM system
• Maintain up to date knowledge of current trends and developments across the sector and political landscape, creating a live knowledge bank that benefits the organisation

Full details can be found in the job & person specification with can be found on our website.

What we expect from you.

Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.

We’re looking for someone who has a demonstrable track record in tender/grant fundraising coupled with proven bid management experience, from identifying opportunities to successful submission/completion. You will also have excellent knowledge and understanding of the landscape in which Right There operates, including understanding of current legislation, policies and strategies relating to housing, social work, social care and family support services.

This role offers hybrid working, it is expected to be on average 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.

What you can expect from us.

• The post holder will report to the Director of Development
• Working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, flexibly between the hours of 8am and 6pm with core hours over the period from 10am to 4pm, with 1 hour unpaid break
• Your usual place of work will be 15 Dava Street, Glasgow, G51 2JA. You may also choose to work remotely from your home address where appropriate, working arrangements are in agreement with your line manager based on the needs of the service
• Annual leave entitlement of 210 hours (equivalent to 6 weeks) pro rata in your first year, rising to 280 hours (equivalent to 8 weeks) pro rata in your second year. This includes public holidays
• You will automatically be enrolled into the People’s Pension in the month that you will complete 3-months of employment, providing you meet the auto-enrolment criteria
• Life insurance 4 x salary
• Option to purchase and sell annual leave
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing learning and development
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellness programmes