Board Finance Adviser (Paid)
- Part time or Other
- Negotiable
- Remote: with occasional in-person meetings
- Closing 14th March 2025
- Advertised from 27th February 2025
- £25-£40 per hour depending on experience. Approximately 20 hours per year.
Role
Argyll and Bute Third Sector Interface (TSI) is seeking a Finance Adviser to support our Board with financial oversight and strategic guidance. This paid advisory role is ideal for a finance professional who is committed to strong financial governance and supporting the third sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide independent financial insight and challenge to the executive team.
- Advise the Board on the financial implications of strategic goals, policies, and activities.
- Support financial oversight, risk management, and budgeting processes.
- Assist the Board in reviewing and approving financial statements, budgets, and strategic financial plans.
- Ensure that key financial risks are identified, monitored, and managed effectively.
Person Specification
- Experience in financial management and oversight, ideally with budgets exceeding £1 million.
- Professional financial qualifications or significant relevant experience.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain financial matters clearly to non-finance specialists.
- A commitment to good governance, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Alignment with Nolan’s seven principles of public life, particularly regarding financial integrity.
Time Commitment
- Attend four Board meetings per year plus the Annual General Meeting (mostly online).
- Participate in one in-person annual strategy day if required.
- Approximately two hours of preparatory work per meeting.
Application notes
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability and expected hourly rate to Takki Sulaiman, CEO – takkisulaiman@argylltsi.org.uk.
If you would like to arrange an informal conversation with the CEO and Chair before applying, please email to schedule a discussion.
This is an opportunity to contribute your expertise to a vital organisation supporting communities across Argyll and Bute.
Closing date of Friday the 14th of March.
Interviews will be held as soon as possible after applications are received.
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Development Officer - Governance
- Full time
- £26,746 – £30,125
- On site: Dingwall
- Closing 7th April 2025
The post will be one of a team of development officer posts specifically intended to work closely with Third Sector Organisations (TSOs) throughout the Inner Moray Firth. This role will be focused on capacity building role that will support organisations around their governance, board development, or strategic planning as well as health checks. This role will work with organisations who are starting out, going through difficulty, changing their governance or closing down.
The post holder will be responsible for guiding groups around these topics, ensuring that they are informed of the regulatory and legal information necessary.
To find out more information please visit our website.
The role of Treasurer is voluntary, and one that will be rewarding, interesting and varied for anyone keen to support the wider third sector in the local community and benefit the Scottish Borders and its residents.
Currently, the Board of Trustees meet six times a year, normally for no more than two hours, during working hours. There is also an AGM once a year.
The Treasurer is not responsible for the accounts administration - the role is one of review and reporting on the accounts, working with the CEO and others to provide advice and a thorough understanding of the financial position of the organisation to the Board of Trustees and ensuring the security of the charity long term.
The Board is seeking a professional in the area of finance, business or accounting who would have the skills to help report on the financial position of the charity and provide valuable advice in terms of risk, business planning and enterprise developments going forward.
Walking Development Officer (Part-Time, Fixed-Term)
- Part time
- Sessional
- Remote: Home-based with travel across Argyll and Bute
- Closing 31st March 2025
About the Role
Argyll and Bute TSI is seeking a Walking Development Officer to enhance community health, social cohesion, and environmental sustainability through the development of walking initiatives across the region. This role will help strengthen and expand health walk networks, collaborate with key partners, and create accessible opportunities for walkers of all abilities.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and support a regional network of health walk providers and outdoor initiatives.
• Work with community organisations to establish new walking programmes.
• Identify gaps in walking opportunities and design solutions to improve accessibility.
• Deliver Walk Leader training and promote participation through public engagement campaigns.
• Collaborate with environmental groups, health providers, and key stakeholders.
• Secure funding opportunities to ensure the long-term sustainability of walking initiatives.
• Monitor and evaluate programme impact, providing quarterly reports.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
• Experience in community engagement and programme development.
• Knowledge of the health benefits of physical activity and walking initiatives.
• Strong communication, organisational, and project management skills.
• Ability to build partnerships and secure funding for community projects.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently.
Some travel across Argyll and Bute may be required. A full driving licence and access to a car would be desirable but not essential.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to play a key role in developing and promoting walking initiatives that improve community wellbeing and support environmental sustainability in Argyll and Bute.
The post will provide support and administration for the work undertaken within HTSI around funding distribution to groups. This will include supporting the sharing of information, scheduling of relevant events and sessions, report gathering and support the evaluation and assurance work around each of the different funds. The post holder will be expected to maintain records, provide services and support to funded organisations and to take part in meetings and panels. They will also work with the HTSI Office and Finance Manager to ensure that finance processes are followed competently in the processing of funds.
For more information please visit our website.
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