Youth Development Officer - Presbytery of North East and Northern Isles
- Full time
- £34,230 – £37,800
- This role is homebased with extensive travel throughout the Presbytery
- Closing 8th April 2024
- Advertised from 20th March 2024
- 37.5 hours per week
Role
This role offers an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to use their experience and skills to encourage and facilitate God’s mission across this area, with a focus on youth and young adults.
A theological background will be important; in particular, we intend to work within the Five Marks of Mission and a clear vision of these and of relational approaches to youth and intergenerational work will be required. Flexibility, creativity, and a willingness to share and experiment will all be vital. It is expected that the postholder will travel extensively throughout the Presbytery.
The successful candidate will have knowledge and understanding of youth ministry in an intergenerational context with the ability to translate this into good practice. They will also have an ability to work with Christians and churches from across the theological spectrum as well as with people who have little or no church connection.
The successful candidate will be a committed Christian with an active Church connection (Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010).
Application notes
For details on how to apply, or for more information on the role, please see our website.
For informal enquiries about the role, please contact Rev David Stewart, Convener of the Training and Development for Ministries and Mission, dstewart@churchofscotland.org.uk, 01224 317975.
Closing date: Monday, 08 April 2024 at 12 noon
Youth Development Worker, Brightons Parish Church
- Full time
- £28,815 – £32,575
- On site: Presbytery Forth Valley and Clydesdale
- Closing 2nd August 2024
Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.
Brightons Parish Church has a broad and well-established youth work in the local area and there is a great desire in the congregation to see this work developed and broadened. We are looking for an experience and enthusiastic youth worker to facilitate this and engage with a generation’s spiritual search and help young people grow a faith in Jesus. You would be supported and encouraged by the committed, capable and substantial volunteer team.
It is an essential requirement of this role that the post-holder is a committed Christian with a live Church connection which is a Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010.
Top job! Head of Development - Scotland
- Full time
- £40,000 – £45,000
- Remote: Home
- Closing 28th July 2024
The Organisation
Do you believe in the power of dogs to help transform people’s lives?
Dogs for Good believes that dogs, and the bond shared with them, can help people become happier, healthier, and more independent. This is an exciting time to engage with the organisation as it embarks on an ambitious new strategy to adopt a more community-led model, with a greater emphasis on training, education, and advocacy. Over the next five years, this approach aims to enhance their impact in three priority areas: improving the quality of life for people and dogs; increasing understanding of the value of connections with dogs; and fostering a more inclusive society.
Having developed a strong presence in Scotland, in partnership with Alzheimer Scotland over the past decade, Dogs for Good is excited to have secured funding to further develop and expand this work. This initiative forms a core part of their new strategy, which focuses on building community ties to enhance services and support more people, with Scotland playing a leading role.
Thanks to the generosity of a large grant, we are delighted to launch this exciting new role for Head of Development - Scotland.
The Role
Thanks to the generosity of a large grant, we are delighted to launch this exciting new role for Head of Development - Scotland.
The role involves leading the development and expansion of Dogs for Good’s work in Scotland, ensuring engagement with relevant team members and partners to maximise success. Key responsibilities include updating the 2019 business case overview to assess feasibility and demand, managing the current partnership with Alzheimer Scotland for the Dementia Dog project, and researching and developing new delivery partnerships and funding opportunities specific to Scotland.
Additionally, the role requires creating a volunteer model to support work in Scotland, in collaboration with the Head of Volunteering and Community Engagement. Establishing a communications plan to promote Dogs for Good in Scotland and engage new audiences is also essential. Line management of the team in Scotland is a critical aspect, providing training and support for staff and volunteers as well as tracking and measuring progress against key targets and ensuring alignment with organisational plans for hub development.
The key deliverables include an updated feasibility project and development plan for Scotland, continued development of the Dementia Dog project, establishing strong links with new delivery partners, securing income from new funding sources, promoting the Dogs for Good brand in Scotland, and ensuring that objectives in Scotland align with the wider organisational hub plans.
The successful candidate will bring together the knowledge and experience of colleagues to lead the design and strategic planning for Dogs for Good’s work across Scotland. With experience in community-led practice, network development, and/or partnership building, this role is ideal for a self-starter with an interest in innovative social and healthcare outcomes at the community level.
The role is home-based, within Scotland, with occasional travel across Scotland, and to the centre in Banbury.
If you think you can thrive in this role and possess the desired traits and capabilities, please do not hesitate to get in touch by following the below steps to either submit your application or speak with the hiring manager for further information.
LCIL is a user-led organisation providing a range of services that enable Disabled People to live independently in the community of their choice.
LCiL are recruiting for a full time Peer Support and Learning Facilitator to facilitate the effective delivery of the PSL programme deliver workshops and peer support groups in Edinburgh and the three Lothians.
PSL facilitates group peer support with disabled people and carers on all stages of their social care and Self-Directed Support (SDS) journey, empowering them to take ownership of, and have more control over, their health and wellbeing. The team also work in partnership with The Action Group (TAG) to facilitate peer support with carers from BAME backgrounds.
Peer Support and Learning Facilitator role:
• Alongside PSL and TAG colleagues and LCiL Champions, facilitate peer support groups with disabled people and carers in Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian, and West Lothian.
• Support Champions within their roles; work with the Service Manager to ensure meaningful opportunities for volunteers are available and people are supported to learn, develop, and lead.
• As part of team, create content for information workshops and co-deliver with colleagues and Champions.
• Benefits including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, up to 8% pension contributions and company sick pay.
Please refer to the job description and personal specification for further information.
Senior Finance Assistant
- Full time
- up to £28,000
- On site: Based at Celtic Park, Glasgow)
- Closing 2nd August 2024
Celtic FC Foundation are currently seeking a Senior Finance Assistant. This job role will be part of an effective administration/finance team to support the business operations of the Foundation and work closely with colleagues across the organisation to ensure seamless financial management and provide timely and accurate information as and when required.
Key accountabilities will include:
- Posting financial transactions to accounts software (Business Central)
- Processing purchase ledger {GBP/EUR/USD)
- Maintain supplier records
- Processing income for overseas events, including payments, invoicing and issuing receipts
- Reconciliation, review and maintenance of the General Ledger
- Assisting Office and Finance Manager and wider team with month end reviews, including accrual journal preparation
- Credit control
- Gift-aid: Responsible for monthly processing
- Support with maximising event fundraising
- Post event reconciliations
- Maintaining records for all in-kind donations
- Supporting with the administration of the annual financial audits
- Providing support at events as required (will require evening/weekend working
- Supporting and providing cover as necessary for the Office and Finance Assistant
- Providing cover for processing of monthly timesheets
- Assisting with cash handling and banking
- Ensuring all financial records are maintained including scanning, filing and logging account documents
- Working closely with the Office and Finance Manager and wider team to ensure that effective financial information and reporting is available
Skills and Experience required:
Essential
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a finance administrator role
- Proficiency in data inputting
- Experience using a finance system
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft packages, especially Microsoft Excel
- Analytical thinker with a pro-active approach
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational and planning skills
- Ability to work effectively alone, unsupervised and as part of a team
- Excellent attention to detail
- Flexible approach and ability to prioritise work
Desirable
- Full UK driving license
- HNC / HND in accountancy
- Other recognised accountancy qualification (i.e. degree, part qualified CIMA/ACCA)
- Experience using a CRM system for reporting (i.e. ThankQ, Salesforce)
- Understanding of GiftAid
Club Benefits
- Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff retail discount on Celtic and Adidas merchandise
- Access to our Colleague Benefits & Discount Platform
- Regular colleague social events
- Subsidised on site canteen
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