Glasgow West Housing Association Ltd is a voluntary, not for profit organisation and a registered charity. With history dating back to 1978, we have a vision of shaping thriving communities. With over 1550 rented properties: Homes are our purpose, service and sustainability our priority.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual – ideally a chartered accountant or with a relevant degree - to join our Management Team with operational responsibility for finance, ICT and debt management activities and performance.

The preferred candidate will be performance driven, and will demonstrate role flexibility, strong ICT skills (adept in excel), excellent communication, multi-tasking and interpersonal skills.

Core Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for the direction and management of a small team of staff (finance, ICT and debt management).
• Fostering a proactive team culture that demonstrates ownership and ensures the successful delivery and achievement of operational and performance standards in support of the corporate objectives of GWHA and its commercial subsidiary Glasgow West Enterprises.
• High level of technical knowledge and experience, focus on compliance, risk management and co-ordination of team performance.

Key Tasks include:

• Operational leadership and direction of Finance, ICT and debt management activities and performance.
• Effective management and support of team, including annual performance reviews, SMART Team Plans, regular planning and supervision sessions.
• Financial management and planning; compliance with internal financial controls.
• Treasury management policy implementation.
• Assisting with Annual Accounts/Audit preparation.
• Budget and Management Accounts preparation.
• Preparation of annual insurance declaration and liaison with key stakeholders.
• Administration of Component Accounting.
• Implementing the ICT strategy aligned with organisational goals, including overseeing the management and security of ICT systems, infrastructure, and data (ensuring robust cyber security protocols, disaster recovery and data protection (GDPR) compliance).
• Supporting digital transformation projects, including tenant-facing services and back-office systems (e.g. housing management software).

In return, GWHA offer generous EVH Terms and Conditions including:

• 25 days annual leave and 15 public holidays
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Death in Service Benefit
• Flexible working practices including flexi time, enhanced occupational maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Specific GWHA benefits including annual service commitment award, long service award and additional festive leave
• Professional development & training opportunities

The Mental Health Foundation is recruiting for a Head of Research to lead our UK Research team.

This is an exciting new role with the UK’s leading public mental health charity. The Head of Research role is a fantastic opportunity to lead our UK research team to achieve social change. We are looking for research and management expertise, strategic thinking, operational delivery, and the ability to collaborate and communicate with a range of stakeholders including media, academics, policymakers and communities. You will be part of an outstanding leadership team committed to delivering change across the UK. The role will deliver our UK-wide research, reporting to the Director of Research & Lived Experience.

What does the role involve?

• Support the Director of Research & Lived Experience to develop and deliver a 5-year research strategy
• Lead our UK research team to deliver and commission studies and reviews to a high standard at pace
• Present research clearly and persuasively to media, governments, academics, funders and communities

What skills, knowledge and experience are we looking for?

• Excellent research skills, experience and credibility in health or social research
• Strategic thinker who can also effectively manage teams and projects
• Proven communication skills to different audiences

Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – Mental Health Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its beneficiaries, those who surround them, its staff, volunteers, and anyone else who comes into contact with its services and expects all trustees, staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate vetting procedures (proof of eligibility to work in the UK, proof of residency and satisfactory employment screening, including a Disclosure check and two most recent references) along with 3-year renewals of Disclosure checks. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.