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- Advertised from 6th February 2024
- Salary dependent on experience. 18 to 22.5 hours per week – Flexible working.
Role
About CentreStage
CentreStage is a dynamic, inclusive, and exciting arts and wellbeing charity in the heart of Kilmarnock, residing in the regenerated Kilmarnock Academy building after undertaking Scotland’s largest Community-led Asset Transfer in 2018.
Our vision as a charity is to build an energetic and inclusive community with wellbeing and the arts at its heart. A place where everyone, regardless of their age or background, is supported and empowered to fulfil their potential. Our model is underpinned by our core values of Hope, Inclusion, Aspiration and Joy.
CentreStage is for everyone, of any age and from any background. We offer free opportunities for disadvantaged children and young people, care experienced people, people with Additional Learning Needs, older adults, people with dementia and anyone who wants to experience the arts and improve their wellbeing in a place where they feel safe, valued, and included. Through providing access to the arts for all, people of all circumstances are experiencing improved mental health, reduced isolation, and improved life opportunities.
THE ROLE
We are currently seeking to recruit a part-time Finance Assistant for our finance team on a permanent basis. Key responsibilities for this role will be the processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable invoices accurately and timeously ensuring adherence to timescales.
Other responsibilities will include the reconciliation of supplier statements, preparation of weekly payment runs and credit control activities.
As Finance Assistant, you will work closely with the Finance Director and as a team member, ensuring all aspects of finance administration are managed effectively and efficiently. You will be reliable, organised, computer literate, able to work independently and as part of a team in a small office environment and have a mature approach to handling confidential financial information.
Experience with Xero accounting software preferable but not essential
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly MS Excel and Outlook
In your experience, you will have a reputation for being highly organised and dependable, and having an ability to communicate effectively across the breadth of the organisation. CentreStage is a fast-paced organisation and as such your ability to respond to competing priorities and demands and your adaptability will be an asset in influencing and interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
Duties and responsibilities
Support the Finance Director in the smooth running of the finance department:
- Processing purchase invoices and checking supplier statements
- Raising sales invoices accurately and timeously following receipt of invoice requests.
- Preparing weekly supplier payment runs and issuing customer statements to ensure timely receipt of sales income
- Allocating payments and sales receipts to supplier and customer accounts
- Helping with cash counting, postings and reconciliations
- Posting expenses, petty cash and credit card transactions
- Assisting with month-end close activities where required
- Dealing with enquiries from internal and external sources e, g. customers or suppliers
- Other general administrative duties as they arise.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum SVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification in finance related subject.
- Two years previous experience in a similar role.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills across a wide demographic of age, stage, and ability.
Skills
- Excellent IT Skills, including use of ICT packages i.e., Word, Excel, Power point, Access.
- Xero accounting software experience desirable but not essential
- Strong interpersonal skills with an approachable personality.
- Excellent letter writing and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication skills
Knowledge
- Good knowledge of database systems and processes
- Understanding of HMRC VAT legislation
- Clear understanding of Data protection and confidentiality
- Health & Safety Legislation
Ability
- Ability to work under pressure to agreed deadlines and adapt to change.
- The ability to pay high attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a flexible manner.
- Excellent written English and the ability to communicate at all levels.
- Ability to represent the company externally with key stakeholders.
Application notes
To apply, please send CV and cover letter to jobs@centrestagemt.org.uk.
To arrange an informal chat to discuss the post please contact Lois Burrows, Finance Director, at lois.burrows@centrestagemt.org.uk
CentreStage is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment.
CentreStage is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Registered Charity. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for vacancies, including ethnically diverse and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented in our workforce.
Closing date: Friday 16th February
Early Years Operations Administrator
- Full time
- £21,850 – £24,999
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 28th July 2024
Scottish Book Trust is a national charity that believes books, reading and writing have the power to change lives. A love of reading inspires creativity, improves employment opportunities, mental health and wellbeing and is one of the most effective ways to help break the poverty cycle. We work towards a Scotland where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive through literacy.
We are looking for an enthusiastic administrator with excellent communications and organisational skills to join the Early Years team at Scottish Book Trust.
What we offer
• Full time, fixed-term role
• Competitive salary
• Flexible hybrid working between home and our Edinburgh City Centre Office, with great access by train, bus, and tram
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Company Sick Pay
• Pension with additional 5% employer contributions
• Death in service benefit
• Free access to employee assistance programme
Among many other programmes, Scottish Book Trust delivers Bookbug, Scotland’s national early years book gifting programme, which provides a free, high quality, book bag for every baby, toddler, three-year-old and primary 1 child in the country and is funded by Scottish Government.
The Early Years Operations Administrator provides reliable and efficient administration to support the smooth running of the Early Years programme, with a particular focus on operational aspects.
Marketing & Communications Manager
- Full time
- £28,000 – £32,000
- Hybrid: Based in Glasgow city centre head office, with possible partial home-working following discussion
- Closing 15th August 2024
The Marketing and Communications Manager will lead on the development and implementation of NYOS’s content marketing, communications, design and PR functions to enhance engagement with current and future stakeholders. Overseeing management of the organisation’s digital, social, print, and press output to effectively deliver promotional campaigns, implement our brand profile, and increase the awareness and reputation of the organisation to drive donations and engagement.
You will be a proactive storyteller, using new and traditional media to increase the awareness and reach of NYOS. To grow our membership, develop and diversify our audiences, strengthen the organisation’s reputation, and successfully spotlight our programmes and people. You can find out more about the role by downloading the full job description and person specification
Orchestra Projects Manager
- Full time
- £28,000 – £32,000
- Hybrid: Based in Glasgow city centre head office, with possible partial home-working following discussion
- Closing 1st August 2024
Are you an experienced project or cultural event manager looking to take on a new challenge and lead the delivery of NYOS's orchestra programmes? Could you deliver unique, relevant and sector-leading programmes that develop the musicianship and skills of young musicians and offer outstanding performance opportunities?
NYOS is currently seeking an Orchestra Projects Manager to join our Ensembles and Engagement Team.
You will be responsible for creating a sense of belonging, creativity and pride within the NYOS community, developing positive relationships with young people and a range of stakeholders while managing a busy portfolio of inspirational orchestra programmes, including NYOS, NYOS Development and NYOS Camerata.
You will ensure robust planning and oversight of all project administration and effective delivery of course content and schedules, act as the key contact for members and parents, freelance staff and artists. You will oversee our audition and recrutiment process, building positive experiences. You will also plan and oversee the delivery of NYOS orchestra and ensemble courses and performances including preparation, stage management, organising recordings, venue liaison, and communicating key information in a timely manner to ensure the smooth delivery of public performances.
You can find out more about the role, including a full person specification by downloading the job description.
Paragon Music is an inclusive arts company inspiring people to create and perform their own music and dance. We are passionate about using music and the arts to raise people’s aspirations, self-image, teamwork, communication and learning. We believe that music and the arts have the power to transform lives when guided by two key principles - Equality and Inclusion.
Paragon’s vision is a more equal and inclusive society where people flourish individually and together through music and dance.
About the role
Paragon is seeking skilled and motivated individuals to join our Board of Directors. We are recruiting people who possess strategic vision, good independent judgement but above all, people who share our values of equity and inclusion.
We welcome applications from those with lived experience of disability including mental health conditions. We also welcome applications from those protected under the 2010 Equalities Act due to age, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Those with care experience, caring responsibilities and on low incomes are encouraged to apply and we will accept applications in any format and meet any interview expenses.
We welcome applicants with experience in any discipline or industry, either paid or voluntary. At the moment we are particularly keen to recruit people with skills and experience in any of the following areas:
· People & Wellbeing (HR)
· Accountancy
· IT - Technology & Science
· Fundraising
· Marketing
· Sustainability
Previous experience in a similar position would be welcome, although not required as training opportunities and a full induction will be offered.
The Board meets 4 times per year for 2-3 hours on weekdays, usually in the evenings. Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed and training and ongoing support will be provided, the role is non-remunerated.
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