Are you an experienced finance professional who wants to be part of an exciting organisation that makes a positive difference to people's lives? If so, then we have the perfect role for you!

We're looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our Finance Team as Finance Business Partners on a full-time, 18 months fixed term basis

This role can be based in our Glasgow, Dundee or Aberdeen office or part of our hybrid working model whereby some of your time is based at home and some in our Glasgow, Dundee or Aberdeen office, so we will need you to live within a reasonable commute of one of these offices.

The Role

Reporting to our Finance Lead, you'll be responsible for the provision of accounting and analysis to budget holders across our organisation. You'll take the lead for a defined portfolio of business areas in budget setting, forecasting, business reporting and accounting advice.

You'll provide financial support, advice and guidance to operational and/or business support budget holders, and other functional colleagues as required. part of your role will also include providing support to find solutions to funding issues, manage deficits and new work/contracts.

Please see our role profile for a full list of responsibilities

What we need you to bring: -

• ATT qualified or, equivalent professional accounting qualification or minimum of 5 years relevant experience
• A minimum of 5 years' experience of working in a varied finance role in a complex organisation
• Working experience in accounting and reporting with prior management accounting experience
• Demonstrable experience and understanding of UK accounting & financial legislation and best practice in the UK
• Experience of managing budgets for a wide range of projects
• Demonstrable experience of leading on the preparation of budgets and forecast/projections and monthly reporting processes
• Advanced knowledge and expertise in the use of Excel, including pivot tables, lookups and formulas
• Experience of developing financial processes and controls
• The ability to analyse and interpret statistical data
• Knowledge and experience of producing financial reporting and being able to analyse information
• A proactive solution focused approach to problem solving
• Experience of relationship management with internal and external customers
• The ability to produce high quality, accurate work to strict and tight deadlines
• Proven experience of office related computer packages (word processing, presentation software, spreadsheets, e-mail, etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and leadership skills with a coaching and mentoring approach.

It would be great if you also have: -

• Knowledge of FRS 102 and Charities SORP accounting
• Skilled in the development and maintenance of financial controls, policies and procedures

There will be occasions that we'll need you to travel to other Cornerstone branch locations (travel expenses will be reimbursed as set out in Cornerstone’s expense policy with travel reimbursed by HMRC legislation).

About us

Cornerstone is one of Scotland's largest charities with over 45 years' experience providing great care and support for adults with various support needs across Scotland.

We operate over 18 local authorities in Scotland and provide a wide range of services to over 2,000 individuals each year. Our focus is to encourage social inclusion, reduce loneliness, and improve health, independence and wellbeing by working closely with the people we support and their families, setting personal goals with them, and ensuring they receive the care and support they need to live the best life possible.

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.

Do you have what it takes? What are you waiting for? Apply today! We'd love to hear from you.

Embracing difference, leading change

Are you looking for your next step in your social care career? Are you a dynamic leader who thrives on building strong relationships, adapting to new challenges, and bringing out the best in others? If you're passionate about coaching and developing teams to grow and succeed together, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact.

Join our friendly and dedicated team as Senior Autism Practitioner in our South West area with services across: Carluke, Biggar and Lanark.

Across our South West Area Services, we support 48 autistic adults across several welcoming locations. Our care is tailored to each person’s needs, including Housing Support, residential care, and transitional assessment services. You’ll be joining a warm, dedicated team that’s passionate about making a real difference and always looking for ways to grow and improve.

About the Role

As the Senior Autism Practitioner, you’ll ensure the successful delivery of each person’s service across our South West Services. Leading a team of dedicated Autism Practitioners, you will inspire them to provide a consistent, high-quality support service to autistic people. You will coach and mentor them to ensure they perform to the best of their ability.

Using your outstanding communication skills, you’ll collaborate closely with families, agencies and multi-disciplinary teams to implement and further develop support plans designed to help individuals succeed in their day-to-day lives.

Actively involving yourself in the recruitment process, you will always be on the lookout for talented individuals who could make the team even stronger.

This is a superb opportunity to gather experience of a different role, to undertake additional training and lead a hard-working team to success.

About You

To be considered for this diverse role, you must have:

• Experience gained within a supervisory and/or management role within social care
• Demonstrated experience in supporting autistic people
• Experience coaching and mentoring colleagues
• A health and social care qualification, or the willingness to gain an SVQ Level 4 in health & social care and Leadership and Management for Care Services (LMC) qualification provided by the organisation
• A good level of IT literacy, including MS Word and Excel
• A Full UK Driving License.
• Able to work a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends and support with regular on-call support. This can be discussed further at interview.

View the full job description

Scottish Autism offers you:

We are proud to offer a comprehensive colleague benefits package which includes a competitive salary and a personalised learning pathway for all. We keep it simple with 3 pay points which you progress at your pace as you develop.

• 32 days holiday pro rata (which increases with your length of service)
• Sector leading training from day one, including fully funded support to complete your necessary SVQ
• Non-contributory life assurance scheme
• Workplace Pension (Employer matched up to 9%)
• Discount platform
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Find out more about our comprehensive benefits package

This post is subject to a PVG Disclosure check. All new employees must have applied to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 3 months of starting in post and be registered within 6 months. Scottish Autism cover all the costs of PVG membership and SSSC Registration for employees.

Valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities is at the heart of our vision, mission, and values.

Be Here, Be You, Create Change

Embracing difference, leading change

Are you a creative, dynamic and skilled leader who can champion change whilst taking others with you?

Scottish Autism believe in the power of relationships to transform the lives of the people we support. We help build a more caring, compassionate, and inclusive Scotland, relationship by relationship. As the largest provider of autism specific services in Scotland our responsibility is to amplify the voices and rights of autistic people.

This is an exciting time to join Scottish Autism as a senior leader with responsibility for our commissioned and regulated services for autistic adults. Our diverse range of services include education, day, and vocational opportunities, supported living, outreach, and specialist transition support. Our teams play an important role in delivering quality services and creating a world where autistic people are valued and empowered to fulfil their potential. Part of the role will include focussing on growth and development of the services.

Our service colleagues work in teams, supporting each other through the challenges and triumphs that happen every day. You will be a valued member of the Regional Leadership Team working collectively to shape and deliver our strategy and play a pivotal role in helping us achieve our mission. You will lead on the delivery of diverse and innovative high-quality services, as well as identify service development and growth opportunities.

With the focus on ongoing delivery, consolidation, and development of new services, we require an individual who is innovative and creative to develop these effectively. This will be in partnership with key stakeholders, supported individuals, parents and health professionals. Our leadership culture is about creating a positive, constructive, and supportive environment for the people we support, and our staff whom they depend on. You will also lead and influence partnership working, with Local Authority Commissioners, Care Inspectorate and SSSC to ensure all contractual obligations are fulfilled while meeting care standards.

The suitable candidate will lead our West of Scotland and Orkney services, with a mixture of Housing Support and Outreach Support Services. You will have a relevant professional qualification in a related discipline and management experience. You will be responsible for overseeing the services provided within this area and as such will be an effective leader, coach, communicator, negotiator with the ability to influence and challenge, building strong relationships across multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring advanced autism practice.

This is a great opportunity to build a role with both strategic and operational responsibilities and influence across an amazing organisation and sector. For an informal discussion or more information about the role and what Scottish Autism can offer you, please contact Sandie-Leigh Coyne People and Culture Business Partner Recruitment and Early Retention : Sandieleigh.Coyne@scottishautism.org

Location is flexible, with an element of home working. The Regional offices are based in Glasgow with travel required to Kirkwall and other regional bases when required.

To view the full job descriptions click HERE:

View our Regional Manager Recruitment pack for more information HERE:

‘Working for Scottish Autism has given me the opportunity to engage with and support the autistic community across Scotland. The support and learning opportunities I receive in my role has been fantastic and has helped me to achieve my personal and professional growth.’ – Current Regional Manager, Fife & Tayside Area Services.

Scottish Autism are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package. See some of what we offer HERE

Tiphereth Camphill is a vibrant vocational community in Edinburgh supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism to live, work and grow together. Home to around 50 people, Tiphereth offers a blend of shared homes and individual tenancies, alongside a range of social enterprises, workshops and meaningful work opportunities.

At Tiphereth, we value each person equally. We work associatively, nurture authentic relationships and strive to create a life of purpose, growth and shared experience.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and values-driven Estates and Maintenance Manager to take strategic and operational responsibility for our diverse estate of twelve properties, workshops, external spaces and community infrastructure.

This is a key leadership role within the organisation, combining hands-on estates management with compliance, planning, budgeting and people management. You will play a vital part in ensuring our buildings, grounds and systems are safe, well maintained and developed in ways that enhance community life and support meaningful work opportunities for the people we support.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on all estates, property maintenance and capital improvement planning
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety, statutory inspections and certification
• Manage digital systems for safety and compliance records
• Act as main point of contact for contractors, regulators and insurers
• Line manage the Maintenance Officer and Maintenance Assistants
• Develop and manage estates and maintenance budgets
• Deliver an Estates Plan in partnership with senior colleagues
• Oversee community fleet management, including servicing and replacement planning
• Coordinate IT infrastructure, equipment and external IT support
• Maintain landlord, HMO and council tax registrations and exemptions
• Work collaboratively across the community to enable inclusive participation in estates-related activities

About You

You will be an organised, proactive estates professional who combines technical competence with strong communication and people skills. You will be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively, and motivated by working in a values-led, community-based environment.

You will bring:

• Experience managing a complex, multi-building estate
• Strong planning, budgeting and project management skills
• Up-to-date knowledge of health & safety and compliance requirements
• Confidence managing contractors, inspections and remedial works
• Experience of line management and team leadership
• Good IT skills (Microsoft Office and digital systems)
• A respectful, inclusive approach that values diversity and participation

Desirable:

• Practical experience in property maintenance or grounds work
• Health & Safety or compliance qualifications
• Manual handling or safe working practice training

What We Offer

• Generous annual leave: 36 days, increasing with service up to 40 days
• Competitive pension: 9% total contribution (5% employer / 4% employee)
• Company sick pay scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Optional private medical insurance after probation
• A meaningful role within a supportive and purpose-driven community

Additional Information

This role requires a full UK driving licence and PVG clearance. Tiphereth is committed to safer recruitment and equality of opportunity.