Join The Hidden Gardens Trust!

Would you like the opportunity to develop Scotland’s First Sanctuary Gardens dedicated to Peace; a greenspace that supports biodiversity and community?

We’re looking for people to help us shape the next five years as a community-led resource. The Gardens are located in South Glasgow and whilst most board members are from Glasgow, some provide specialist skills or knowledge but live out with the city.

The board meets at least 5 times per year and also get involved in subgroups or steering groups around specific themes. We are looking for 4 or 5 new people to join.

Leith Theatre Trust is looking for an experienced and driven Capital Fundraising Consultant to help lead one of Edinburgh’s most exciting cultural projects and support the Trust's second round application to the National Lottery Heritage Fund. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in bringing an iconic building back to life for the people of Leith, Edinburgh and beyond.

Leith Theatre first opened in 1932 as a gift to the people of Leith. After decades of disrepair and a successful campaign to save it from private redevelopment in the mid-2000s, Leith Theatre Trust have been working to secure its future as a valuable contributor to Edinburgh’s cultural landscape.

The plan is to refurbish the category B listed building and create an innovative mid-size music and performance space, inspiring wide engagement and, ahead of its 100-year anniversary in 2032, finally fulfil its original premise as in inclusive civic centre of arts, culture and community.

The Trust is seeking a consultant to update and deliver the capital fundraising strategy. The candidate must have a proven track record of delivering successful capital campaigns and bring the drive and ambition to support this transformational project in the heart of Leith. Working with the Executive Team, you will lead the campaign to raise circa £5.5 million for the first phase of capital works, due to begin in 2027.

For more information visit the Leith Theatre website.

Organization overview:Maryhill Burgh Halls is an historic landmark building in North Glasgow. The listed 19th century façade wraps round a modern interior following the building’s comprehensive restoration and reconstruction completed in 2012. The Halls are owned and operated by Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust, a registered charity. The Trust operates the building for two

Job overview:

The Trust Manager is the senior executive officer of the Trust responsible for the delivery of the Trust’s remit as a charity, social enterprise and cultural heritage organisation, whilst also developing and growing the charity in terms of its social and cultural impact. The key day-to-day function of the Trust Manager is to manage the Trust’s operations and staff and, in particular, to look after the building and facilities maintenance management and the occupational needs of the Hub (GCC) and of the Trust and acting as landlord/letting manager to the Business Centre (commercial tenants). The Business Centre environment has to be managed to a high standard of condition, service and presentation so as to maintain full rental value of the lettings. Close and positive relationship management with the Hub and its staff is critical to the effective and efficient operation of the Halls. Progressive development of the exhibition programme is fundamental to Trust’s purpose.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

• Work with the board to develop and implement a vision and strategy to optimise the social utility and economic performance of the Halls particularly with respect to the post-Hub period.
• Provide strong, effective and visible leadership and drive in the delivery of MBHT’s strategic objectives
• Lead and develop the MBHT operations team (staff and volunteers).
• Foster relationships within MBHT’s stakeholders and maintaining strategic alignment with sponsors, key partners and supporters.

Financial and Funding:

• Grow income from commercial sources to invest in an expanded social, cultural, heritage and arts programme
• Ensure accurate financial accounting and management in all operations.
• Prepare budgets and management accounts for all operational activities
• Pursue all appropriate funding sources to support development and implementation of operational activities and for the building fabric justified on heritage, cultural or other grounds.

Governance and Risk:

• Ensure full statutory compliance and best practice in relation to all operational activities
• Ensure effective operation, maintenance and development of software and technology infrastructure in support of operations.
• Ensure optimal policies and procedures are in place for all operational activities.
• Diligently support the Board, ensuring transparent and timely reporting of progress against the business plan, changes/developments in the business environment, and management of governance and risk
• Support the Board in the exercise of its legal, financial and other responsibilities, following the requirements of the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator and current legislation

Funding Project:

• Develop an optimal bid to funders
• Manage professional advisors in works feasibility analysis, costing and implementation
• Act as client for all aspects of the project

Building and Facilities:

• Oversee responsive, planned, and cyclical repairs, maintenance, and refurbishments to the structure, M&E and all other elements of the building fabric
• Respond to, or arrange optimum response to emergencies in relation to the building, facilities, services and security.
• Build a network of skilled trades to handle routine, planned, and emergency maintenance needs
• Be hands-on to troubleshoot and resolve key maintenance issues.
• Achieve best value, quality standards, and budget goals.
• Ensure health & safety protocols and full statutory compliance in the building and facilities.
• Undertake risk assessments and manage risks associated with the building facilities and use.
• Improve and manage energy efficiency, manage and operate the BMS.
• Manage building services including waste management, utilities, security and cleaning etc. including management of caretaking staff.
• Ensure compliance with the Trust’s insurance policies in respect of the building and its facilities management.

Tenants:

• Ensure the tenants’ statutory compliance with respect to occupational health and safety.
• Manage dilapidations agreements and related works.
• Support the production, management, and reconciliation of service charge budgets.
• Act as first point of contact with tenants for all relevant maintenance management related matters.
• Support the board in lettings, re-lettings, reviews etc relating to the leases and licences of the business centre.

Operations:

• Management of Volunteers – ensure the management and development of the
• volunteers to optimise their function and contribution and maximise the social value of the programme.
• Exhibition Management – stimulate, facilitate, support and develop an intensive programme of appropriate exhibitions to vitalise the Halls and demonstrate its social and cultural value.
• Museum Collection Management – develop and implement a strategy to enhance the Maryhill Museum experience
• Heritage & Community Event Management – ensure the maintenance of a lively programme of heritage, cultural and community events, leveraging network connections and available funding sources as much as possible.
• Development of strategic marketing and communications policies and specific campaigns, including the management of websites and social media
• Optimise the presentation of the building, seeking ways to enhance its visibility, accessibility and utility and otherwise to support the Trust’s objectives and its operations.
• Such other duties as the Trust may reasonably require from time to time.

Mission Statement

Our long-term vision: To end youth homelessness.

Our more immediate mission: To ensure that every young person in Scotland has access to expert youth specific services to assist them to avoid, survive and move on from homelessness.

Context

As our new National Prevention Manager, you will join the Rock Trust team at an exciting time. You will lead the delivery of our innovative national Upstream Prevention Programme, driving its scaling and evaluation across Scotland. Alongside this, as registered manager, you will oversee and ensure effective delivery of our core frontline services that are based in Perth.

You will:

• Lead the growth of Upstream nationally and champion our campaign to mainstream the service.
• Manage day‑to‑day operations of Perth services, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and organisational policies.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and external funding partners to secure sustainable financial resources for both our Upstream Prevention Programme and Perth services.