- Advertised from 14th March 2024
- Salary commensurate on experience. Hours: 9 to 5 pm. Contract: 12 months (strong prospect of extension, subject to funding)
Role
About us
EmilyTest is a small Scottish charity working to tackle gender based violence in education. We work with schools, colleges and universities, helping them to develop effective policies, procedures and practices in relation to gender based violence prevention, intervention and support.
Our aim is to ensure every young person can live, work and study free from the harms and threats of Gender Based Violence.
Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated GBV Charter Officer to join our dynamic and friendly team based in Glasgow. The GBV Charter Officer will play a key role in the delivery of the GBV Charter in universities and colleges across Scotland. Working with our Charter team, you will support roll-out and implementation of the Charter. Supporting charter universities and colleges in improving their policies, practices and procedures in relation to GBV prevention, intervention and support, helping them to meet each of the 42 minimum standards in the Charter. You will develop a customised plan for them and assist them on their journey of achieving the Charter award. Through building strong and trusting relationships with charter institutions you will provide efficient, effective and high-quality support.
The post will be subject to a 6 month trial period.
Essential knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience & personal qualities
- Strong project management skills including planning and monitoring.
- Able to demonstrate an aptitude for organisation.
- Be self-motivated, work without supervision and show initiative.
- Have a warm and friendly manner, be committed, hardworking and highly motivated.
- Adept at handling sensitive or challenging situations with tact and diplomacy while ensuring positive outcomes for all parties involved.
- Ability to work collaboratively with external partners and stakeholders to achieve shared objective.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work in a non-judgemental, confident and sensitive manner with colleagues, stakeholders and all partners.
- Have an inclusive approach to tackling GBV with an understanding of how its intersectional nature
- Sound knowledge of client confidentiality and the practical application of GDPR.
- Excellent time management with the ability to prioritise your workload.
- The ability to remain calm in pressurised situations.
- Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel and Teams.
Desirable
- Knowledge of gender based violence and trauma informed practices.
- Understanding of GBV and young people, particularly how it manifests in the College and University community.
- Previous experience working with victims/survivors of GBV.
- Previous experience working on Charters.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including objectives, activities, timelines in alignment with the Charter minimum standards.
- Provide regular updates and guidance for charter institutions, the team and the charity’s CEO. Reports should highlight achievements, challenges and suggested improvements.
- Maintain system to overview project dates/deadlines
- Progress report writing
- Plan and schedule (& where required attend) Charter surgeries, meetings, assessment meetings, and other Charter related events
- Liaise with colleges and universities and support Charter leads
- Further develop and enhance the ‘library of tools’ that supports Charter Institutions, ensuring a diverse set of resources is available to help them achieve Charter minimum standards
- Create, review and update Charter related guidance documents.
- Represent the organisation in relevant conferences and meetings.
Personal Requirements
It is important that you appreciate and contribute to the strong team spirit that all EmilyTest employees have adopted. You should have a solid understanding of the importance of professional working relationships whilst ensuring you don’t neglect the value of supporting colleagues with their own challenges.
Understanding small charity dynamics, particularly resource constraints, is vital. Small charities, particularly those tackling Gender Based Violence, face limited resources. Understanding this and having realistic expectations is important. Exercising creativity and having good problem-solving skills are valuable assets in small charities. Being flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances is an important skill and value to bring.
EmilyTest is an inclusive organisation and we are looking for someone equally as inclusive and has a non-judgemental approach to their work. We are interested to hear from people who are supportive of all survivors of GBV and have a good understanding of the effects of GBV on students.
If people describe you as; organised, level-headed, a listener, compassionate, patient, a great communicator, hard worker, supportive colleague, resilient, dedicated, great in a crisis – and you have the energy and commitment to always go the extra mile to support people then we would like to hear from you.
Accountability of post:The post holder will be line managed by and accountable to the CEO
Location:The post holder will be based in the Glasgow office and have the flexibility of working from home subject to meeting business needs. Travel to campuses across Scotland will be required.
Application notes
Application closing date: 5 pm Friday 5th April 2023 with interviews over the following 2 weeks.
Start date: ASAP
Please send your most recent CV, along with a covering letter (letter should be maximum of one A4 sheet of paper and in font size 10 or above) explaining why you think you are suitable for the role, to: fionadrouet@emilytest,org
Please specify which role you are applying for in the subject.
References from your current or most recent employer are required as part of the selection process.
Learn more about us
Charity No SC049072.
Website: emilytest.org
Twitter: emilytest12
Payroll Lead
- Full time
- £44,008 – £46,320
- Hybrid: Glasgow, Dundee or Aberdeen
- Closing 13th August 2024
Are you experienced Payroll professional who’s on the lookout for a fresh new challenge? We could have just the role you are looking for!
We have a brand new and exciting opportunity to join Cornerstone as our new Payroll Lead on a full-time, permanent basis.
It's a very exciting time to join our team as we embark on sourcing and implementing our brand new HR & Payroll system.
This role can be based in any of our main offices (Aberdeen, Dundee or Glasgow), or part of our hybrid working model. If opting for hybrid, we would need you to live within a reasonable commute of Aberdeen, Dundee or Glasgow. There will be occasions that we'll need you to travel to other Cornerstone branch locations (travel expenses would be reimbursed as set out in Cornerstone’s expense policy with travel reimbursed by HMRC legislation).
The Role
Cornerstone is one of Scotland's largest charities with over 40 years' experience providing great care and support for adults and children with various support needs across Scotland.
Reporting to our Head of Finance, you’ll be responsible for the delivery of a comprehensive payroll and pensions service, ensuring timely payments, legal compliance, and excellent customer service.
You’ll also ensure that all policies, processes and procedures relating to payroll and employment tax are reviewed and maintained regularly in line with legislative or best practice changes.
Working with the payroll team and with the wider finance and HR team, you’ll be a subject matter expert in all aspects of pensions, employment and benefits tax, National Insurance, and other associated taxes.
About You
What we'll need you to bring: -
- Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline
- Recognised chartered institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP/IPPM equivalent)
- A minimum of 3 years’ post qualification payroll experience
- Attention to detail, delivering accurate, reliable and timely outputs
- The ability to implement quality processes and procedures and communicate these clearly verbally and in writing
- Comfortable learning new systems, developing and implementing new procedures and proposing solutions for problems with systems
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan and organise work to tight deadlines
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop relationships and communication with team members
If you’re up for the challenge and think you have what it takes, then apply, we'd love to hear from you.
Have any questions? Contact Lynn Wallace, our Finance Director at lynn.wallace@cornerstone.org.uk.
Depute Finance Lead
- Full time
- £42,669 – £44,920
- Hybrid: Glasgow, Dundee or Aberdeen
- Closing 8th August 2024
Are you experienced Finance professional who’s on the lookout for a fresh new challenge? We could have just the role you are looking for!
We have a brand new and exciting opportunity to join Cornerstone as a Depute Finance Lead on a full-time, permanent basis.
Reporting to our Finance Lead, you will be responsible for taking ownership of the transactional finance functions within our organisation. You’ll manage and develop these functions ensuring that they are compliant, accurate, reliable and contributing to timely management information.
Location
This role can be based in any of our main offices (Aberdeen, Dundee or Glasgow), or part of our hybrid working model. If opting for hybrid, we would need you to live within a reasonable commute of Aberdeen, Dundee or Glasgow. There will be occasions that we'll need you to travel to other Cornerstone branch locations (travel expenses would be reimbursed as set out in Cornerstone’s expense policy with travel reimbursed by HMRC legislation).
The Role
You’ll support our Finance Lead in the delivery of monthly management accounts, undertake variance analysis activities and the creation of budgets, forecasts and financial plans.
A key focus of this role is to improve the Internal Controls of each of the transactional functions: Billing and Credit Control, Treasury and Purchase Ledger. This will involve evaluating current processes and documenting procedures and looking for control gaps.
About You
What we'll need you to bring: -
- Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline
- Recognised chartered accountancy CCAB qualification or qualified by experience (QBE) OR Working towards a CCAB with evidence of recent exam passes and expectation of qualification date
- Attention to detail, delivering accurate, reliable and timely outputs
- The ability to implement quality processes and procedures and communicate these clearly verbally and in writing
- Comfortable learning new systems, developing and implementing new procedures and proposing solutions for problems with systems
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan and organise work to tight deadlines
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop relationships and communication with team members
- A minimum of 4 years’ experience of working in a varied finance role in a complex organisation.
About Us
Cornerstone is one of Scotland's largest charities with over 40 years' experience providing great care and support for adults and children with various support needs across Scotland.
We are always flexible and responsive in meeting the ever changing needs of the people we support and work closely with individuals and families to agree what sort of support will work best for them.
Our strategic aims
- To become an expert provider of services to people with learning disabilities, autism and complex care needs
- To be the best employer in social care in Scotland
- To achieve stability and sustainability which supports future developments.
If you’re up for the challenge and think you have what it takes, then apply, we'd love to hear from you.
Have any questions? Contact Lynn Wallace, our Finance Director at lynn.wallace@cornerstone.org.uk.
Top job! Executive Lead – Organisational Business & Governance
- Full time
- £40,000 – £45,000
- On site: Rutherglen
- Closing 1st August 2024
Who we are
We are Healthy n Happy Community Development Trust, an award-winning charity & community owned organisation governed by local people, where all of our work is directed by local priorities.
All of what we offer supports & enables local people to make positive changes in their lives & their local communities. From building confidence & self-esteem, to boosting skills & relationships, to getting more involved in their local neighbourhood & becoming more responsible for their own health & wellbeing.
Our key purpose is to tackle disadvantage & improve lives and communities so they are thriving, resilient & healthy.
We are guided by three guiding principles & frameworks. These are Community Development, the Social Model of Health & the Five Ways to Wellbeing.
What we do
We aim to work with local residents, groups & organisations to make Cambuslang & Rutherglen the healthiest & happiest places to live in Scotland.
Since 2015, we have helped local residents, groups & organisations lever over £2million direct investment to their local community.
Our work is recognised locally, regionally, nationally & internationally.
About You
- You will want to take your drive, energy, skills & inspiration & invest them in an organisation that has the health & wellbeing of people & communities at the heart of everything we do.
- You will thrive on leading others & will operate as an exemplar of leadership in action.
- You will have significant experience in developing & managing organisational governance & business systems with a focus on internal & external customers.
- You will be able to demonstrate skills & experience in leadership & resource management (including people & financial management) partnership working & personal impact.
Role Specifics
- You will demonstrate an understanding of what it takes to introduce & lead on digital transformation & be able to demonstrate change management skills.
- You will lead on & manage our HR & people requirements & have experience of taking forward organisation development.
- You will demonstrate a clear understanding of the importance & role of central marketing & communications within & across our organisation.
- You will lead on governance, contractual & financial compliance & demonstrate experience & high levels acumen.
- You will lead on executive support to the Executive Director & the Board of Directors when required.
- Your focus will largely be on supporting our internal customers while supporting our external customers & suppliers.
- This is a senior leadership role within a shared leadership model.
Fundraiser
- Full time
- £27,000 – £32,000
- Hybrid: Based in Milngavie with travel in the Central Belt area
- Closing 16th August 2024
Rainbow Valley are seeking a passionate and results-driven Fundraiser to join our dedicated team in making a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.
As a small charity focused on running courses to educate and empower people affected by cancer, assisting them in taking control of the things they can, such as attitude, wellbeing, diet, and exercise, we are committed to creating meaningful change in our community. Many more people survive a cancer diagnosis than ever and at Rainbow Valley we believe people can learn to and deserve to Thrive in life after a cancer diagnosis.
Our vision is to make Rainbow Valley a name known to everyone, and we need your expertise to help us achieve our fundraising goals to succeed in our mission, and to offer our courses to as many people as we can.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement fundraising strategies to generate financial support for the organisation's programs and initiatives.
- Assist with and develope fundraising events, campaigns, and initiatives to engage the community and raise awareness about our cause.
- Create fundraising materials, including grant proposals, sponsorship packages, and donor communications.
- Attend networking events to promote our mission and fundraising initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in fundraising within the non-profit sector is preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills essential.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience in grant writing and crafting compelling fundraising materials.
- Solid organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Passionate about the mission and values of Rainbow Valley and the community we serve.
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