Introduction

Are you ready to make a difference in your community?

Queensferry Sports and Community Hub is a Not for Profit SCIO Registered Charity and we are looking for an assistant manager to help with the day to day running of our organization. This role will involve supporting the general manager in the continued development and delivery of the Hub’s objectives. This is a full time senior role with possible career progression.

The organisation is dedicated to enhancing community life through sports and activities, addressing social challenges, and fostering positive outcomes.

Highlights

• Annual salary of £30,000
• Opportunity for career progression
• Full-time senior role in a dynamic community environment

Role

The Role:

• The Assistant Hub Manager will play a crucial role in the daily operations of the community hub.
• Manage employees and systems effectively
• Develop and promote activities and events to maximise facility usage
• Update and maintain the Hub’s website and social media
• Monitor and improve operational systems
• Oversee service delivery, including building access
• Handle queries from service users
• Complete grant and loan applications to secure funding

Candidate

The Candidate:

The ideal Assistant Hub Manager will possess the following:

• Experience in managing people
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Flexibility to work hours that meet Centre Management needs
• Proficient in prioritising work and demands
• Computer literacy
• Interest in the health and fitness industry

The following skills and experience are highly desirable

• Experience managing services or buildings, personnel and contractors
• Knowledge of Health & Safety including risk assessment and maintenance management
• Understanding or and ability to produce financial budgets
• Experience of working in the third sector
• Experience of income generation and securing funding
• Experience in the development and marketing of services
• Experience of working in the Health and Fitness industry

Package

The Package:

The Assistant Hub Manager will receive an annual salary of £30,000. This full-time position offers a chance to grow within the organisation and make a tangible impact on the community. The role provides a supportive environment where you can develop your skills and advance your career.

Company

Queensferry Sports and Community Hub is a Not for Profit SCIO Registered Charity.

Our mission is to improve the lives of our local community through sports and community based activities in a safe and inclusive manner. We aim to address the social challenges in our community and turn them into positive social outcomes. We currently work with members and users from the young to the more senior with a range of indoor and outdoor fitness and community activities

Conclusion

If you're passionate about community development and have the skills to lead and innovate, the Assistant Hub Manager position could be your next career step. Join our team in South Queensferry and help make a difference.

Help us champion walking for a healthier Scotland

Paths for All, Scotland’s leading walking and wheeling charity, is seeking an experienced and passionate individual to join our Board of Trustees. As we work to expand our impact through fundraising and income generation, we are looking for a trustee with a strong background in fundraising to help guide and support our strategic growth.

About Paths for All

As Scotland’s national walking charity our mission is to support the people of Scotland to be physically active through walking. We know that walking (whether on foot or with a wheelchair or mobility aid) makes a valuable contribution to our physical, mental and social health. This is why we champion national walking programmes in schools, workplaces and communities and work in partnership to increase levels of physical activity, by helping to create inclusive, safe and attractive environments for walking.

The role of trustee

As a trustee, you will play a key role in supporting our mission and ensuring good governance. You will work closely with the Chair, fellow trustees, and the senior leadership team to provide strategic oversight and contribute to the success of our ambitious ‘Step It Up’ strategy.

We are particularly looking for a trustee who brings expertise in accountancy and financial management to support Paths for All in maintaining financial sustainability and good governance.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide strategic input and oversight to support Paths for All’s financial planning and management.
• Work with fellow trustees and the senior leadership team to uphold the charity’s values and mission.
• Support and guide the charity in developing a robust financial strategy.
• Ensure strong governance and compliance with charity financial regulations.
• Advocate for Paths for All, building partnerships and raising the charity’s profile within relevant networks.

Key skills and experience:

• Professional qualification in accountancy (ACA, ACCA, CIMA,CA, member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland)or extensive financial management experience.
• Passion for promoting physical activity and improving public health through walking.
• Strategic leadership skills with experience supporting charities or non-profits.
• Strong networking and relationship-building abilities.
• An understanding of charity governance and the third sector.

Time commitment

Board meetings take place quarterly in Stirling and last around three hours, including lunch. Additional committee meetings are held online as required. Trustees typically commit 1-2 days per quarter, including meetings, strategy sessions, and occasional events.

Further information

Please read our further information about our board and organisation:

• Code of Corporate Governance
• 'Step It Up' Strategy
• Paths for All Board

Help us champion walking for a healthier Scotland

Paths for All, Scotland’s leading walking and wheeling charity, is seeking an experienced and passionate individual to join our Board of Trustees. As we work to expand our impact through fundraising and income generation, we are looking for a trustee with a strong background in fundraising to help guide and support our strategic growth.

About Paths for All

As Scotland’s national walking charity our mission is to support the people of Scotland to be physically active through walking. We know that walking (whether on foot or with a wheelchair or mobility aid) makes a valuable contribution to our physical, mental and social health. This is why we champion national walking programmes in schools, workplaces and communities and work in partnership to increase levels of physical activity, by helping to create inclusive, safe and attractive environments for walking.

The role of trustee

As a trustee, you will play a key role in supporting our mission and ensuring good governance. You will work closely with the Chair, fellow trustees, and the senior leadership team to provide strategic oversight and contribute to the success of our ambitious ‘Step It Up’ strategy.

Working closely with the Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive, and the senior management team, you will help develop and implement strategies to secure funding from a variety of sources, including grants, donations, corporate partnerships, and community fundraising.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide strategic input and oversight to support Paths for All’s fundraising and income generation initiatives.
• Work with fellow trustees and the senior leadership team to uphold the charity’s values and mission.
• Support the development and implementation of a sustainable fundraising strategy to meet the charity’s financial goals.
• Advocate for Paths for All, building partnerships and raising the charity’s profile within relevant networks.
• Leverage your networks and connections to identify new funding opportunities and build relationships with potential donors, partners, and sponsors.
• Work with the Board and senior leadership team to ensure effective governance and compliance with fundraising regulations.
• Monitor and evaluate fundraising activities, ensuring they align with the charity’s mission and values.
• Act as an ambassador for Paths for All, promoting our work and mission to a wider audience.

Key skills and experience:

• Experience in fundraising, income generation, or business development, ideally in the third sector.
• Strong understanding of fundraising principles, including grant applications, corporate partnerships, and donor engagement.
• Passion for promoting physical activity and improving public health through walking.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to contribute to the long-term vision and goals of the charity.
• Excellent networking and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders.
• An understanding of charity governance and the third sector.

Time commitment

Board meetings take place quarterly in Stirling and last around three hours, including lunch. Additional committee meetings are held online as required. Trustees typically commit 1-2 days per quarter, including meetings, strategy sessions, and occasional events.

Further information

Please read our further information about our board and organisation:

• Code of Corporate Governance
• 'Step It Up' Strategy
• Paths for All Board

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people? Do you want a flexible, varied and meaningful job in a supportive team? Do you value great employee benefits such as generous holidays and an annual training budget? Apply to join us!

Bridges Project is a leading youth work charity that helps young people aged 12-25 in East Lothian and Midlothian overcome challenges and adapt to adulthood. Since 1984, we have helped young people develop their life skills, improve their educational attainment and move into employment or further education. Join our team as we move in to the next 40 years of empowering young people!

We have a vacancy for a Support Worker (Young Carers) to deliver individually tailored support packages to young people with caring responsibilities.

The successful candidate will:

• Support young carers and young adult carers in areas such as personal development, wellbeing and employability
• Support young carers and young adult carers in achieving a balance between their caring role and being in education or employment
• Take the lead on the programme, liaising with key professionals to ensure an effective service across East Lothian

This is an exciting position in which the successful candidate will take pride in developing a programme of delivery which will provide young carers and young adult carers with bespoke support packages.

It is essential that candidates have a full, clean driving licence and constant use of a car. Membership of the PVG scheme will be an essential requirement of the post. A contributory company pension scheme is offered with a 10% employer contribution.