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

Are you an experienced and motivated finance professional looking to make a difference in Glasgow’s vibrant third sector?

GCVS (Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector) is recruiting a Management Accountant to support the financial planning, analysis and reporting across our organisation. This is a great opportunity to contribute your financial expertise to a values-driven organisation working to strengthen communities and support voluntary and community organisations throughout Glasgow.

As part of our Finance and Payroll Services department, you’ll lead on preparing management accounts, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, and delivering high-quality financial insight to inform decision-making. You’ll also work closely with the Head of Finance and Payroll Services to improve systems and processes, and provide line management to relevant staff.

We’re looking for someone who is qualified or part-qualified, has excellent analytical and communication skills, and enjoys working with others to solve problems and improve services. Experience of using financial systems, Excel, and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI) will be an advantage — as will experience in the voluntary sector.

What We Offer:

• A reduced full-time working week of 32 hours
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Generous employer pension contribution (8%) with life assurance as part of the pension scheme.
• Flexible working and a supportive hybrid model.
• 28 days annual leave + fixed 13.5 public holidays.

More Information on the Job Description, Person Specification and Main Employment conditions is provided on the document enclosed.

Please be aware we are looking to recruit two individuals, ideally we would like one to be based in the north and one in the south of Highland but this is not as important as getting the right person.

Purpose:

The Development Officers will have a key role in supporting local organisations working with volunteers. Their particular role will focus on one to one support for organisations, volunteer managers and where necessary custom volunteering roles for those requiring support into volunteering. They will also gather intelligence on volunteering, promote and develop the conversation around volunteering in communities.