We are looking to recruit a Business Support Officer who will perform a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of our office, including maintaining oversight of service contracts to ensure payment of bills and renewals, compliance with health and safety requirements, recording of income, processing of payments, preparation of documents and records for the book-keeper and auditor, general administration to support our functions and activities, dealing with our room hires and along with other staff regularly opening/ closing our office .

More detailed information can be found in the job description.

This role will suit someone with good administrative and finance skills and experience of client facing roles.

Our business hours are generally 9-5 Monday to Friday with very occasional evening/ weekend work and we have some flexibility as to which days/ times the 21hrs per week could be adopted as the work pattern.

Borders Community Action is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated individual to join our team. This is an exciting role in a fresh dynamic organisation that is looking to maximise the capability of the vital third sector across the Scottish Borders.

The Community Development Lead role includes direct support to local charities, voluntary organisations, and social enterprises by providing guidance on governance, capacity building, and partnership development. A key aspect of the role involves assisting groups with funding applications and pre-assessment of funds distributed by Borders Community Action. The Community Development Lead will also be responsible for promoting volunteering and work with partners to foster collaboration and help drive sustainable social impact.

Strong communication, networking, project management skills and good understanding of grant processes are essential for success in this role. It is expected that a significant proportion of this work will be dedicated to Eastern Borders.

The post will provide support and administration for the work undertaken within HTSI around funding distribution to groups. This will include supporting the sharing of information, scheduling of relevant events and sessions, report gathering and support the evaluation and assurance work around each of the different funds. The post holder will be expected to maintain records, provide services and support to funded organisations and to take part in meetings and panels. They will also work with the HTSI Office and Finance Manager to ensure that finance processes are followed competently in the processing of funds.

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The role of Treasurer is voluntary, and one that will be rewarding, interesting and varied for anyone keen to support the wider third sector in the local community and benefit the Scottish Borders and its residents.

Currently, the Board of Trustees meet six times a year, normally for no more than two hours, during working hours. There is also an AGM once a year.

The Treasurer is not responsible for the accounts administration - the role is one of review and reporting on the accounts, working with the CEO and others to provide advice and a thorough understanding of the financial position of the organisation to the Board of Trustees and ensuring the security of the charity long term.

The Board is seeking a professional in the area of finance, business or accounting who would have the skills to help report on the financial position of the charity and provide valuable advice in terms of risk, business planning and enterprise developments going forward.