Operations and Finance Manager
- Part time
- £31,330 pro-rata
- On site: Alloa
- Closing 28th April 2025
- Advertised from 10th April 2025
- This role is for three days a week. Salary negotiable based on experience and funding permitting.
Role
We are currently looking to recruit a well organised, conscientious and proactive individual to join our small and dedicated team – this role is for three days a week, however potential job share opportunities will be considered.
The Operations and Finance Manager is a key operational role within the organisation and involves both strategic and financial duties. We expect the successful candidate to spend a proportionate amount of time on both operations and finance, which may vary throughout the year depending on work commitments.
As a charity we are regulated by OSCR and ideally the successful candidate will have knowledge of, or experience working for, a third sector organisation.
Reachout with Arts in Mind provides services for members who are at various stages of managing their wellbeing. The position will involve interaction with members on a regular basis, and as we are a small staff team, the list of duties is not exhaustive.
The post holder will report to the Executive Artistic Director and work closely with the Senior Facilitator & Engagement Manager. The role will involve supporting the Executive Artistic Director in completing funding applications.
Essential Experience
- Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel
- Qualification to college/university level
- Mental health and wellbeing training
Desirable Experience
- Companies House returns
- Preparing Annual Accounts
- OSCR returns
- Knowledge of the arts and its use in wellbeing therapies
- Experience of using Sage Accounting
- Preparing of financial summaries for Board of Directors
- Experience of HR and employment legislation
Essential Criteria
- Attention to detail
- Respect for confidentiality and sensitive information
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to multi-task and work independently
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent team player
- Third sector experience
Application notes
To apply for this role, please complete the Reachout application form along with a covering letter. We are expecting your personal statement on your suitability for the role to match against the essential and desirable skills detailed above, as well as highlighting your specific experience and competence.
As part of your application please provide 2 referees stipulating whether we can contact them prior to interview. One must be your current or most recent employer.
Closing date for applications is Monday 28th April at 5pm.
Email applications to: lesleyarthur@reachoutwithartsinmind.org.uk
We will be using a scoring-based system to shortlist and select for interview measured against the Essential and Desirable skills.
All candidates selected for interview will be asked to prepare a 15-minute presentation based on their experience and research on Reachout with Arts in Mind. The interview will then follow a series of questions asked by a panel and then a discussion answering any questions you may have.
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This is a great opportunity to join Health in Mind and be part of our growing future!
As Business Support Team Leader within Health in Mind Corporate services, you will play a key role in supporting the Business Support Team to welcome people to our organisation, ensuring that people can access the right support at the right time.
This is a varied role, providing secretariat support for Health in Mind Committee and Management meetings, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions, and overseeing use of and access to our Head Office.
Top job! National Programme Lead
- Full time
- £36,050
- On site: Tomnahurich Street, Inverness (with regular travel throughout Scotland)
- Closing 11th April 2025
About Us
Change Mental Health is a leading national mental health charity providing unique support to people with severe and enduring mental ill health. With over 50 years’ experience across Scotland, we believe people affected by poor mental health and illness deserve the highest quality of support in the community and that every person has the right to be valued and to share in the opportunities, challenges, and joys of everyday life.
About National Programmes
Change Mental Health is the lead partner in the Highlands for the Scottish Government’s Distress Brief Intervention project (DBI). The DBI is a Scotland-wide pilot project, testing a ground-breaking approach to address the emotional and psychological pain experienced by people in distress.
Working in partnership with frontline services, including Police, Ambulance service, Primary Care and mental health teams, the project provides rapid referral to focused, short-term support, with the option of onward referral to longer-term support if required. For further information about DBI and our involvement in the project, head to our website and visit DBI.scot.
As the National Programme lead you will play a significant role in this major, high profile Scottish Government project. Additionally, you will lead on the development of new national programmes/ services and oversee the running of them.
About the Role
As National Programme Lead, you will oversee and lead all Change Mental Health DBI Teams and assist in the development of the DBI programme on behalf of Change Mental Health. You will have responsibility to ensure that our work to support people in distress is delivered to a high standard and within the framework agreed with the Scottish Government and the DBI Programme Board. You will provide visible leadership to staff and be a strong role model and leader in building a positive and supportive culture as part of your role.
You will work closely with senior colleagues in Change Mental Health and in a wide range of statutory and third sector agencies to ensure that the Distress Brief Intervention, and other national programmes of work/ services continue to deliver an innovative service in a compassionate and connected way. With partnership working at the forefront, you will develop the services while working closely with key partners, in liaison with the appropriate Heads of Service and the Director of Services.
The National Programme Lead will work across several areas of Scotland including, but not limited to, Highland, Argyll & Bute, Dumfries and Galloway, Western Isles and CMH National office in Edinburgh.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- Oversee all DBI services provided by Change Mental Health, including responsibility for all quality and reporting aspects of delivery.
- Lead on the roll out and expansion of DBI Services within Change Mental Health areas.
- Lead on discussions with partners around the future of existing DBI projects, including funding opportunities and expansion of current pathways.
- Oversee management of the rota system, ongoing development of the Change Mental Health DBI Hub and DBI Managers meetings.
- Develop and oversee new national services ensuring a robust quality framework is in place to support the best practice and continuous improvement within the service.
- Ensure Change Mental Health Policies and Procedures are implemented and understood including Safeguarding and Health and Safety.
- Develop and maintain excellent partnerships with statutory and third sector agencies and partners in all areas.
- Monitor existing funding contracts and highlight any challenges around these within appropriate timeframes
- Leading on local and national groups relevant to the National programmes e.g. DBI Programme Board meetings and local implementation groups
- Providing line management, including support & supervision to Project Managers / Team Leaders both virtually and face to face.
- Provide out-of-hours support to national programme teams on a rota-basis
- Be part of the Management Team for National services and work closely with peers to provide guidance and support, as required
Personal Specification:
- Experience of setting up and managing programmes/ services in a third sector setting.
- Experience of cultivating and maintaining stakeholder relationships to support the development of the service
- Demonstratable experience of positively leading, managing and motivating a large team of staff to provide high-quality support to those accessing support
- Demonstrates effective communication, with the ability to adapt based on the situation and audience, including presenting to and engaging with external stakeholders
- Skilled in prioritizing workload demands and responding effectively and in a positive manner
- Demonstrates the ability to work autonomously to complete tasks in an efficient manner while being part of a larger team.
- Highly motivated to deliver best practice with continuous improvement, including opportunities to embed reflective practice into delivery
- Experience of working in a fast-paced environment and with the ability to make sound decisions and judgement calls quickly and appropriately.
- Skilled in identifying and cultivating opportunities to grow and develop the service
- Experience of appropriately and safely manage safeguarding and adult protection concerns
General Duties:
- Act in accordance with Data Protection legislation. Ensure all records, personal, staff and client data are managed in line with Data Management and Information Governance policies.
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements such as provisions set out in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- As with all employees, workers and volunteers; to encourage people to join Change Mental Health as a member, donor or activist.
- To act in accordance with the charity’s Health & Safety and Safeguarding policies and to notify a line manager promptly if there are any concerns.
- To participate in regular supervision and appraisal and undertake any relevant training as appropriate to the role.
- To work in accordance with the charity’s national policies and local operating procedures and those of external regulators or professional bodies.
This job profile and list of duties is not exhaustive and serves only to highlight the main requirements. The line manager may stipulate other reasonable requirements and projects commensurate with the general profile and grade of the post.
Please be aware that it is classed as an offence if you apply for this role and are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to vulnerable adults.
Benefits
- 24/7 access to an award-winning Employee Assistance Programme providing free legal, financial, and medical advice as well as support with life’s challenges.
- A 35-hour working week
- Travel season ticket loan.
- A great work life balance with flexible and blended working environment.
- Access to purchase a Blue Light Discount Card
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlements.
- Generous 37 days’ holiday.
- 2 paid Mental Wellbeing days.
- Professional development including funded opportunities.
This post will be subject to a PVG check for working with Children & Adults.
Administration Officer
- Full time
- £26,882 – £29,834
- Hybrid: Edinburgh or Glasgow with some scope for home working
- Closing 16th April 2025
Do you share our determination to address the inequalities arising from childhood abuse or neglect in care in Scotland?
Are you someone that enjoys a fast paced, varied role?
Organised and with an eye for detail, you will provide admin support to a busy Support Coordination team. Your role is to ensure frontline staff have up-to-date information about services that people we work with need and provide administrative support in relation to new registrations, purchase of services and goods, making sure that purchases/ contracting decisions follow procedures and recording requirements.
You will join a warm, supportive team that strives to continually improve our work on behalf of the people we work with.
Future Pathways encourages all staff to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Hours can be worked flexibly in accordance with the needs of the service.
The role can be based at either or Edinburgh or Glasgow office. There is scope for occasional home working and occasional travel may be required across Scotland.
ER Case Officer
- Full time
- £32,000
- On site: Edinburgh, with frequent travel across Scotland
- Closing 13th April 2025
Change Mental Health is a leading national mental health charity providing unique support to people with severe and enduring mental ill health. With over 50 years’ experience across Scotland, we believe people affected by poor mental health and illness deserve the highest quality of support in the community and that every person has the right to be valued and to share in the opportunities, challenges, and joys of everyday life.
As an Employee Relations (ER) Case Officer, you will play a critical role in fostering a positive and fair workplace culture. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will provide expert advice and guidance on complex employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with employment law and best practices. This role requires a hands-on approach, working closely with managers and senior staff across the organisation to resolve workplace issues effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide professional ER advice and support on a range of employment matters, including disciplinary, grievance, performance management, and absence management cases
- Conduct and support investigations, ensuring fair and consistent processes in line with Change Mental Health policies and employment legislation
- Assist in reviewing and developing HR policies, ensuring they are legally compliant and aligned with best practices
- Support managers in handling sensitive and complex employee relations cases, offering pragmatic and solution-focused advice
- Ensure effective case management of all ER matters, maintaining accurate records, and reporting trends to senior leadership
- Keep up to date with changes in employment law, advising on their impact and implementing necessary updates to policies and procedures
- Contribute to HR improvement projects, ensuring Change Mental Health remains an employer of choice and a leader in best employment practices
- Additional duties and projects as required by the Director of Operations
Essential Criteria:
- CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience) with a strong understanding of employment law and best practice
- Previous experience in an operational HR advisory or ER-focused role
- Excellent problem solving skills with the ability to handle complex employee relations cases sensitively and professionally
- Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work autonomously and effectively manage multiple cases
- A proactive approach to improving HR processes and fostering a fair, inclusive workplace
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional to make a real impact in the values-driven organisation dedicated to improving mental health support across Scotland.
Benefits
24/7 access to an award-winning Employee Assistance Programme providing free legal, financial, and medical advice as well as support with life’s challenges.
- A 35-hour working week
- Travel season ticket loan.
- A great work life balance with flexible and blended working environment.
- Access to purchase a Blue Light Discount Card
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlements.
- Generous 37 days’ holiday.
- 2 paid Mental Wellbeing days.
- Professional development including funded opportunities.
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