CEMVO Scotland is a national intermediary organisation and strategic partner of the Scottish Government Equalities Directorate. With a network of over 600 ethnic minority (EM) organisations throughout Scotland, our aim is to build the capacity of the ethnic minority voluntary sector and its communities.

We have initiated a new exciting 4-year project “Mobilising Community Action Scotland” (MCAS) in partnership with Changeworks and The Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park with funding through The National Lottery Community Fund.

The overall aim of MCAS is to increase awareness and empower EM communities to adopt nature positive and energy saving behaviours in their everyday lives.

We already have a good MCAS team in place and now looking to recruit the following post:

Financial Administrator

Responsible to: Chief Executive & Head of Operations & Resources

Salary & Hours: Part-Time, 21 hrs per week, £24,480PA (£14,687 pro-rata) + 4% pension

Length of Contract: Fixed Term to 30th September 2029

Office Base: Glasgow (Hybrid Working)

We are seeking a financial administrator with at least 3 years financial administration experience to undertake day to day financial administration of the MCAS project budget. You will provide regular financial updates on project spend to the MCAS co-ordinator and also work closely with CEMVO financial officer in day to day financial administration of MCAS, in supporting financial monitoring and reporting to the National Lottery Community Fund and in undertaking general financial administration tasks for both MCAS and CEMVO. You will also provide general administrative support to the MCAS project team when needed.

You will require a high level of book-keeping and financial administration experience with a working knowledge of Excel or Access packages. You will also require experience in producing financial reports, assisting with audit processes and processing internal and external invoicing aswell as good general administrative skills.

UWS Students’ Union is seeking External Trustees to join its Board.

This is an opportunity to contribute to the governance and strategic direction of a student-led charity at a significant point in its development. We are building on a period of strong performance, democratic reform and high student engagement, while preparing to develop our next Strategic Plan.

Our members are students at the University of the West of Scotland, Scotland’s leading widening access university. We are therefore seeking trustees with senior-level experience and strategic insight, who are motivated by social impact, equity and improving outcomes for students.

About the role

External Trustees support the governance, oversight and long-term sustainability of the Students’ Union.

Working alongside elected student officers, student trustees and staff, you will:

• Contribute to setting strategic direction and monitoring progress
• Provide independent judgement and constructive challenge
• Support effective financial oversight and risk management
• Ensure the organisation operates in line with its charitable purpose and legal obligations

Trustees are not involved in day-to-day operational management.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking individuals with significant senior leadership experience who are comfortable operating at Board or senior decision-making level.

Following a recent review of Board skills and capacity, our priority areas are:

• Finance and income generation
• Strategic planning and organisational change
• People leadership and HR
• Digital, communications or data-informed decision-making

We welcome applications from across the voluntary, public and private sectors. Experience of charity governance is beneficial but not essential.

Above all, we are looking for individuals who understand the importance of widening access to education and are motivated by supporting a diverse student community.

About UWS Students’ Union

UWS Students’ Union is a registered charity representing over 19,000 students across five campuses. We work in partnership with the University while remaining an independent organisation accountable to students.

Our members are drawn from the University of the West of Scotland, Scotland’s leading widening access university. This context shapes our work, with a strong focus on equity, student voice and ensuring all students are supported to succeed.

Trustees play a key role in ensuring our strategy, services and governance reflect the realities of students’ lives.

Time commitment

• Board meetings take place quarterly (typically evenings)
• Additional committee meetings and occasional strategic sessions

Eligibility

As a registered charity and company limited by guarantee, Trustees are both charity trustees and company directors.

Applicants must not:

• have unspent convictions involving dishonesty
• be an undischarged bankrupt
• be disqualified from acting as a company director

Hello, we are includem

We are a Scottish charity helping children, young people and families in challenging circumstances to transform their lives by providing intensive, bespoke support.

Our model of support is based upon building solid relationships of trust.

Through this approach we are able to help children and young people to make positive life choices and progress towards the type of future they want to live.

Includem would be nothing without its people. We have over 140 brilliant and dedicated colleagues working across Scotland to provide the support young people need to make positive changes in their lives, and inspire a more hopeful future for young people, their families, and communities.

What does the role involve?

We are keen to find an HR Operations Manager with breadth and depth of HR experience who can take forward includem’s mission and principles.

With an awareness of the complexity of the third sector and the HR challenges we face, you will bring a solutions-focussed, collaborative approach to the role.

This is a varied and hands-on position. Through your business partnering skills, you will provide advice and coaching to line managers; and lead effective employee relations, efficient HR Admin support, and change projects, including HR Systems development.

You will be responsible for implementing new approaches and methods of delivery to recruitment, KPI reporting and case management, focusing on meeting the needs of includem.

An integral part of the Senior Management Team, you will lead on development of the HR Strategy, will be excited to take the lead on change-management tasks and be able to demonstrate that such challenges will not phase you.

You will work within a small team with direct line management responsibility for an HR Adviser and HR Assistant, and will report to the Director of Services and Development.

Essential Criteria

• CIPD membership or equivalent substantial HR experience as Snr HR Advisor/HR Business Partner .
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of Employment Law.
• Proven skills in influencing, communication and working collaboratively with internal and external colleagues, building professional networks to enhance organisational profile.
• Able to evidence personal drive, innovation, confidence, and commitment to engage others, especially in change management initiatives.
• Able to work independently and ensure the achievement of agreed departmental objectives.
• Resilient with flexibility and adaptability and ability to self-manage and work on own initiative.
• Understands the need to maximise people resources efficiently and effectively to meet the needs of people who use includem services and their families/carers.
• Experienced in dealing with complex employee relations cases e.g. TUPE.
• Interest and proven ability in report writing, policy and procedure reviews and summarising detailed information.
• Committed to continuous professional development.

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and Disclosure Scotland (PVGs, Disclosures).
• Experience of working in the social care/third sector

We value our staff and employee benefits include:

• A full and robust training and induction programme
• Holiday entitlement of 28 days rising to 31 with length of service and 9 public holidays
• Enhanced Employer Pension Contributions
• Free Confidential Employee Counselling Service
• Free Vehicle Breakdown Cover
• Company Mobile Phone and Laptop
• Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations Credit Union
• Access to discounts for charity workers which includes gym memberships, high street shops, online retailers, travel, insurance
• Flexible and agile working and Family friendly policies

About Partick Thistle Charitable Trust

Partick Thistle Charitable Trust (PTCT) is the official charitable arm of Partick Thistle FC.

We use the power of football and sport to improve lives across Glasgow, delivering programmes that support health and wellbeing, education, inclusion and community cohesion. Our work engages children, young people, adults and older people from diverse backgrounds, with a strong focus on those facing disadvantage.

Role Purpose

The Community Engagement Manager will lead the delivery of our Stand Up, Speak Out project and oversee the development, coordination and delivery of community engagement activity across Firhill, Springburn and the wider north of Glasgow.

The core purpose of the role is to provide support, safe spaces and meaningful opportunities for young people predominantly aged 14–21 within the communities we serve. These young people are from disadvantaged backgrounds, may be facing exclusion, or may be at risk of offending. You will develop, plan and lead sessions within Firhill Stadium, Petershill Park and other community safe spaces, ensuring that young people’s voices shape our work and that they feel valued, included and empowered. This role is funded through the CashBack for Communities scheme.

A key element of the post will be the creation, development and ongoing support of a Youth Panel, enabling local young people to influence PTCT programmes, co-design activities and act as ambassadors for their peers and communities.

The role will also build strong relationships with local residents, community groups, schools, partners and stakeholders; ensure that PTCT programmes are responsive to local needs; and help grow participation, impact and the visibility of the Trust’s work.