We are currently looking to recruit an individual for the above post – this role is for three days a week.

The Finance and Governance Manager is a key role within the organisation and involves both strategic and operational duties. We would anticipate that the successful candidate will spend a proportionate amount of time on both finance and governance, 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. A range of additional tasks may be undertaken from time to time, and as funding terms and conditions dictates or projects develop.

The role will also involve supporting the Executive Artistic Director in completing funding applications and the financial reporting on spend associated with funders, as well as ensuring all income and revenue is managed, controlled and accounted for.

Strategic input to the Management and Board of Directors summarising and documenting areas of the accounts will also be required.

The post holder will report to the Executive Artistic Director and work closely with the Senior Facilitator & Engagement Manager.

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.

Essential Experience

• Experience of HR and employment legislation
• Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel
• Qualification to college/university level
• Preparing Financial summaries for Board of Directors and Funders

Desirable Experience

• Third sector experience
• Companies House returns
• Preparing Annual Accounts
• OSCR returns
• Mental health and wellbeing training
• Knowledge of the arts and its use in wellbeing therapies
• Experience of using Sage Accounting

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

Are you a creative and motivated individual with the passion and drive to support people with a recent diagnosis of dementia to live well in their community?

If so, you can be part of a National Team of Post Diagnostic Support Link Workers (PDS Link Workers) providing high-quality, person-centred support to people living with dementia and their families for a minimum of a year following diagnosis in line the Scottish Government’s minimum guarantee.

The aim of the PDS National Service is to enable people to live well with dementia and is centred around Alzheimer Scotland's 5 pillar model so that people move on to a period of supported self- management.

The model includes understanding the illness and coming to terms with the diagnosis, peer support, connecting and maintaining links with their community along with planning for future care and decision making to develop an outcome focused plan to support their future hopes, desires and aspirations.

Supporting our Wester Ross Highland locality, the post will be based within the Community Mental Health Team at The Health Centre, Ullapool. Alzheimer Scotland’s PDS Link Workers are required to be effective team workers and have the skills to build and maintain relationships with colleagues both within Alzheimer Scotland, the NHS and other stakeholders.

Skills in using digital platforms are essential as we use a blended approach to support people that involve some virtual meetings and on-line groups.

Applicants must hold a recognised relevant professional qualification, have a good understanding of dementia and how it affects people and their families along with excellent communication skills, a warm flexible approach, combined with skills in empathy and relationship building.

In addition, you should have skills and knowledge at the Enhanced Level of the Promoting Excellence Framework or be able to evidence you are working towards its completion.

This post requires a full driving license and access to a car.

Enable, a visionary charity and leader of social care and employability services to people with a learning disability across Scotland, requires an in-house Paralegal with demonstrable commercial contracts experience to join its Legal and Corporate Governance function.

This role’s main purpose is to provide commercial contract support to the Legal and Corporate Governance Team which seeks to ensure all aspects of contractual and organisational compliance. We seek someone who can work autonomously, to lead on various contractual matters and who can work closely with procurement and operational colleagues on new and existing business. Additionally, the Paralegal may be required to support with ad-hoc projects and any commercial matters which may arise.

At Enable we believe in an equal society where everyone has the right to live, work and participate as an active and respected citizens in the community of their choice.

What We're Looking For:

• Excellent interpersonal and teamworking skills,
• Excellent attention to detail and strong prioritisation and organisational skills,
• Professional presentation and personality,
• Demonstrates core values of integrity, care and collaboration,
• Willingness to enhance skills and professional development.

Your experience and any relevant qualifications must be gained and or completed in Scots Law

About You

Essential Criteria

• Relevant Paralegal certifications with demonstrable experience in private practice or commercial team or in-house legal environment,
• Strong knowledge of relevant commercial contract legislation,
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, drafting and report writing skills,
• Strong analytical and numerical skills,
• Strong ability to prioritise a high workload and meet strict deadlines,
• Strong PC skills, in various packages, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel.

Desirable Criteria

Some Knowledge and understanding of:

• third sector/ local authority legislation (health and social care) and contracts,
• Public Contracts Scotland
• Commercial awareness

About Us

What’s also great about Enable is that we’re passionate about developing all our staff and provide an extensive training programme, combined with a commitment to create career development opportunities.

We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:

• Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loans*

Remember, this is an exciting opportunity to join a group which is shaking up the social care sector in Scotland and making a real difference to people’s lives. Don’t miss the chance to help shape this journey.

Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.

*Terms and Conditions Apply

About us

We are a fast paced and progressive organisation, that aims to support children, young people, and their families through the provision of positive activity.

Fuse makes a commitment to contribute to the Scottish Government’s National Performance Framework and its contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals in supporting our community to adapt to life in 2025 and beyond. With poverty, digital exclusion, and rising unemployment prevalent in our community, Fuse has identified and embedded the following key themes into their business strategy and programming:

• Participation
• Mental Health & Wellbeing
• Life skills & Employability
• Attainment
• Digital Inclusion

Fuse supports and serves its community by continually striving towards an inclusive facility; being a progressive organisation that meets the needs of its community and being a knowledgeable and informed organisation.

Job Role:

The overall aim of the project is to deliver a programme of services to target and support young people in the east end of Glasgow who are under-achieving by raising and recognising achievement and creating opportunities.

Working across the Fuse programmes you will ensure that each participant is matched to an award, has an individual development plan where appropriate accreditation folders are kept up to date with all evidence captured and support young people to overcome barriers to participation and learning.

The aims and outcomes intended to achieve with this grant and the indicators identified to bring about the intended outcomes are as follows:

The aim is:

• To develop and inspire young people (including volunteers)

The Outcomes are:

• Improved access to accredited training and learning
• Increased employability and employment options
• Increased leadership and mentoring
• Volunteer mentoring and support.

Full job description available below.