Argyll and Bute Third Sector Interface (TSI) is seeking a Finance Adviser to support our Board with financial oversight and strategic guidance. This paid advisory role is ideal for a finance professional who is committed to strong financial governance and supporting the third sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide independent financial insight and challenge to the executive team.
• Advise the Board on the financial implications of strategic goals, policies, and activities.
• Support financial oversight, risk management, and budgeting processes.
• Assist the Board in reviewing and approving financial statements, budgets, and strategic financial plans.
• Ensure that key financial risks are identified, monitored, and managed effectively.

Person Specification

• Experience in financial management and oversight, ideally with budgets exceeding £1 million.
• Professional financial qualifications or significant relevant experience.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain financial matters clearly to non-finance specialists.
• A commitment to good governance, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Alignment with Nolan’s seven principles of public life, particularly regarding financial integrity.

Time Commitment

• Attend four Board meetings per year plus the Annual General Meeting (mostly online).
• Participate in one in-person annual strategy day if required.
• Approximately two hours of preparatory work per meeting.

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 be one of a team of development officer posts specifically intended to work closely with Third Sector Organisations (TSOs) throughout the Inner Moray Firth. This role will be focused on capacity building role that will support organisations around their governance, board development, or strategic planning as well as health checks. This role will work with organisations who are starting out, going through difficulty, changing their governance or closing down.

The post holder will be responsible for guiding groups around these topics, ensuring that they are informed of the regulatory and legal information necessary.

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Overview

We are seeking a part-time (25 hours per week to be worked flexibly as agreed with successful candidate) Finance & Administration Manager to join our friendly team and manage the charity’s finance and administration functions. The ideal candidate will hold or will be working towards ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualifications or have an equivalent level of knowledge. At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role is necessary. This role requires excellent Excel skills and experience in producing high-quality financial information using a range of Microsoft software, Xero accounting software (or similar) and familiarity with online banking systems. This is the only dedicated finance role in the organisation and as such, the duties vary from day-to-day operational processing of finances to strategic financial reporting.

The administration management aspects of this role will require the postholder to support the Chief Executive to deliver a variety of objectives including HR, Health & Safety and IT to ensure that there are efficient and effective systems, processes and policies in place to support our people and projects. The ideal candidate will be highly organised and methodical in their approach. They will have excellent time management and prioritisation skills, with the flexibility to respond to changing needs in a dynamic working environment. The role requires excellent communication skills, with the ideal candidate having the ability to both communicate confidently with a wide range of people and to build positive relationships with colleagues, partners and stakeholders.