Overview

We are seeking a part-time (28 – 35 hours per week to be worked flexibly as agreed with successful candidate) Finance & Administration Officer to join our friendly team and support the charity’s finance and administration functions. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years’ experience in a similar role. This role requires excellent Excel skills and experience in producing high-quality financial information. They will have working knowledge and be super users of a range of Microsoft software, Xero accounting software (or similar equivalent) and familiarity with online banking systems.

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.

We are looking to recruit a Lead Officer to coordinate the implementation of a Climate Action Hub in West Dunbartonshire. The Hub, funded by Scottish Government, will form part of a strategic Scotland-wide network. This post provides a unique opportunity for anyone with a passion for reducing the impacts of climate change and the potential of empowered communities, to make a major contribution to forward planning and policy at local, regional and national levels. You will

build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholder organisations across West Dunbartonshire and other climate hubs across Scotland, and delivering on the hub action plan.

Do you have previous experience of working in a role provided community or organisational development? Are you interested in working in the community and voluntary sector? If so, then we would love to hear from you!

Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire (VANL) is the Third Sector Interface (TSI) and a respected and highly valued support organisation for the community and voluntary sector (CVS) in North Lanarkshire.

For more information about the role, please see the JD and Person Specification attached in the job listing.

VANL is a supportive employer and provides good benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave pro rata (increasing up to 27 days after 5 years, 29 days after 8 years and 30 days after 10 years) and two special leave days for birthday and Xmas shopping)
• 12 public holidays pro rata.
• 6% employer’s contribution and minimum 3% employee contribution
• Flexible working arrangements regarding hours and home-based working

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Sustrans as part of the Connected Neighbourhoods team, working in partnership with East Lothian Council to facilitate a strategic approach to active travel infrastructure development and delivery in the council area, as well as providing support with active travel policies and proposals for the council's planning and pipeline projects.

As the Senior Project Officer, you will be embedded within East Lothian Council, working in partnership with external organisations and across council departments to align policy aims and identify and develop opportunities for investment in active travel. You will support the planning and delivery of active travel interventions and provide expert support and guidance to ensure that walking, wheeling and cycling are integrated into strategies, programmes and projects.

The role is based within the geographical area with regular travel expected to East Lothian Council offices and either Edinburgh or Glasgow hubs.

About you

You should have experience in (at least) one of the following: transport planning, land use planning, urban design, traffic engineering, sustainable transport project delivery.

You will be an experienced project manager able to work collaboratively with multiple partners and stakeholders.

You should have the ability to work independently and be able to make decisions with minimal supervision, as well as have excellent report writing skills.

We ask you demonstrate knowledge of the funding context for active travel in Scotland.

Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.

What we offer

In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.

Wellbeing

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working

• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)

• Staff volunteer days

• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service

• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes

Financial

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans

• Bike, computer and season ticket loans

• Discount benefits

• London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)

• Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary

Family Friendly

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)