Geeza Break is a successful voluntary organisation whose main aim is to achieve improved health and well-being of individuals, families and their children by providing family support and flexible respite services to parents with children aged 0-16 years, predominantly within the East/North East in Glasgow. We are run by a voluntary Management Board.
The services we offer are intended to be short-term flexible support to families experiencing addiction, stress, crisis or isolation. These services set out to achieve a set of aims for both the family and children.
Due to the retirement of the current post holder, the opportunity has arisen for our voluntary Board of Directors to appoint a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who shares our ethos and will above all be committed to Geeza Break’s values and achieving our aims.
Our CEO supports and provides strategic and operational leadership to our staff management team and will have overall responsibility for managing and developing Geeza Break, in response to the wishes of our voluntary Board of Directors. We would welcome applications from candidates who believe they have the necessary skills and experience to take on this challenging but very rewarding role and who believe they can fit well into our existing culture.
A care or charity background is not necessary to be successful in our CEO’s role but the selected candidate must have excellent strategic and operational leadership skills gained in a comparable organisation.
The post holder will ensure that Geeza Break meets and maintains the highest standards of governance. Our CEO is also the dedicated Child Protection and Safeguarding Officer with ultimate responsibility for safeguarding.
The key competencies our CEO needs to have are:
Minimum of at least 5 years’ senior management experience is essential including working and having responsibility for developing, influencing, and managing organisational policy decisions within a comparable organisation.
Experience of working effectively with and reporting to a voluntary Board of Directors. You should also be able to demonstrate your ability to produce, interpret and present relevant statistical information.
Experience of working directly with the community and involvement in community projects, of a substantial permanent nature as well as of implementing organisational change programmes/projects and in making improvements to enhance performance.
Educated to SVQ level 4 in management or equivalent and be a skilled leader with financial, budgetary development and management experience, including dealing with HR.
An ability to work on your own initiative, problem solve and plan your time effectively to meet deadlines. You will need excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships at all levels of the organisation.
Experience in negotiating with funding and regulatory bodies and public speaking would be considered desirable.
We are seeking an experienced, dedicated, and passionate Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to join us at an exciting stage in our history at SiMBA, as we embark on embedding and delivering upon a refreshed vision, mission and strategy.
Our CEO will lead our team in meeting our strategic goals, work in collaboration with our Board of Trustees to develop our strategic direction, and ensure that we are operationally effective whilst raising the profile of SiMBA within the bereavement care sector.
Our CEO will focus on building strategic partnerships with other organisations with aligned goals and values, cementing SiMBA’s niche amongst the range of charities who support bereaved families through the loss of their baby, and will empower our fundraising team to raise the funds necessary to achieve our goals.
Having a strong grasp of the challenges facing the Charity and bringing creativity, a practical and commercial approach to decision making, as well as being a ‘people person’ is essential to help SiMBA support as many bereaved families as possible in Scotland to grieve, honour and remember their precious baby.
Expertise in strategic planning, financial management, and effective charity governance is critical. Our CEO must guide our hard-working and dedicated team as we refine our offer and build our impact and reach within Scotland.
Our CEO, along with all of our team, will have contact with people who have experienced the loss of a baby; parents, family members, friends, colleagues and healthcare professionals who are supporting them. Therefore, it is important to feel comfortable working in a bereavement care environment and talking about baby loss with multiple stakeholders.
Would you like to help our community and voluntary sector support local people and communities more effectively? If yes, then you might be interested in the CEO role at VANL?
About Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire
Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire (VANL) is a major charitable organisation which provides support to community and voluntary organisations across the whole of North Lanarkshire. VANL is one of 32 Third Sector Interfaces (TSIs) in Scotland and a registered charity. VANL’s role is to:
VANL is committed to fulfilling our role to a high standard, informed by the needs and views of the CVS, residents and our public sector partners and working collaboratively with the CVS and public sector partners. VANL champions the vital role and contribution of the CVS.
About Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire’s Values
VANL is a values-based organisation. Our approach to and delivery of our work is underpinned by our commitment to the following values.
Benefits
VANL is a supportive employer and provides good benefits including:
The Yard is a Scottish charity with one simple aim; to build thriving communities of support that enrich the lives of disabled children, young people and their families. We offer play, respite and family support from our adventure play centres in Edinburgh, Dundee and Fife. Our approach is rooted in learning from lived experience and our team are skilled, patient and understanding and invested in each and every child and family.
To meet the increasing need in Scotland, we are planning to increase our services reaching more children and young people. We are looking to recruit a Head of Service who will be part of our Executive team.
Leading a team of experienced service managers, the successful applicant will ensure the delivery of the new services whilst making sure our current delivery is not compromised. They will implement a comprehensive evaluation system meeting the varying needs of our stakeholders; families, funders, partners and the Care Inspectorate.
Our culture is central to our success and the successful applicant will need to lead and manage in line with our values of community, inclusive, inspire, kindness and adventure. We work collaboratively, valuing insights and opinions across the team. We recognise that we have an ambitious agenda and look forward to welcoming the person who is enthused and energised by this opportunity.
In return, the successful applicant will join a warm, motivated team, where user satisfaction of our services is high. We are open to new ideas and welcome ways to develop and improve.
Read more about some of the excellent benefits available to people who work at The Yard.
If you would like to understand more about the role and The Yard, Tricia Stewart our Director of Resources, would be happy to have a conversation with you. Please email tricia@theyardscotland.org.uk to set up a time for a call.
Muirhouse Housing Association, located in North Edinburgh, is seeking a passionate, enthusiastic and highly organised team player who is committed to providing excellent frontline services and making a positive contribution to the lives of those living within our communities.
While Edinburgh is one of the fastest growing and most prosperous populations in Scotland, it also experiences significant inequality. Muirhouse Housing Association are passionate about supporting our tenants and have a community focus on developing and creating positive partnerships with others in North Edinburgh.
As a Customer Services Assistant, you will play a key role in providing outstanding customer services to our tenants and wider community. You will work within a small staff team committed to providing the best possible services to those living within Muirhouse. As one of the main points of contact with the association you will be an integral part of helping build and maintain the positive relationships we have with our customers.
You should be able to demonstrate:
In return, we offer excellent terms and conditions of service, and are committed to supporting and developing our staff.
Bridging the Gap (Glasgow) is recruiting for a number of trustees who understand the role and importance of governance in the third sector. We are looking for people who act with integrity, compassion, honesty, and who are passionate about our work and the role of the third sector.
Bridging the Gap (Glasgow) is a Glasgow wide community charity established in 1998 working to ‘bridge the gap’ in communities, removing barriers to participate in activities whilst working towards the reduction of social and economic inequality and stigma.
Ideally you will have experience of working at a senior management level and will have a deep understanding of the nature of community development and the stigma that is attached to poverty.
We are also keen to speak with you if you match one or more of the following criteria with your professional or lived experience:
About Us
Bridging the Gap (Glasgow) is a Glasgow wide community charity established in 1998 working to ‘bridge the gap’ in communities, removing barriers to participate in activities whilst working towards the reduction of social and economic inequality and stigma.
Our vision is ‘Where people grow, thrive, fully participate in life and are free from social and economic inequality’.
We aim to reduce loneliness, develop community peer support, cohesion and resilience whilst reducing poverty and stigma. We do this by delivering a varied programme of activities and events in collaboration with key stakeholders.
We are a registered charity and Company Limited by Guarantee.
Commitment
The board meets quarterly, either face-to-face, via video chat, or as a hybrid of the two.
The duration of Board meetings is usually no longer than 1.5 hours.
All relevant papers are forwarded on a reasonable timescale, either via email or posted in hard copy.
Being a trustee is a voluntary role but Bridging the Gap (Glasgow) will cover relevant out-of-pocket travel and other expenses that would allow you to attend meetings.
Aside from the board meeting, additional time consideration should be given to allow for time to read through relevant papers, follow up on any action points, and may involve attending occasional additional meetings, events, or strategy days.
Rock Community Church is a vibrant church community serving Dumbarton and the surrounding area. As part of our vision, we aim to be actively engaged in celebrating, supporting and loving the people within our community. In 2018 we created a community hub, The Phoenix, designed to primarily serve the people of Dumbarton West, namely the residents of Castlehill, Westcliff, and Brucehill. The Phoenix includes a community cafe and a wide and varied activities programme including youth work, toddler provision, adult learning, intergenerational events, art classes, fitness classes, wellbeing programme and volunteer opportunities.
Purpose of role
Do you understand the power of Youth work? We are really excited as we have been working hard to revamp and relaunch our youth work support
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Youth Worker who is passionate about developing and delivering quality, engaging & fun youth work activities for children & young people from Dumbarton West. This will include our youth clubs, youth groups support, Youth Voice and Outdoor Learning.
Your main role will be to support our Youth work lead/Centre Manager to plan, develop and deliver an exciting and engaging youth work programme including our established youth groups and youth work provision. This will include setting up, running projects, arranging workshops, organising training and events, providing activities to bring children & young people together.
You will work closely with children & young people, their families and any relevant partners, to ensure they are informed and supported to participate in any programmes, and any other community based activities. The post holder should be flexible as the actual times of work may involve working evenings, school holidays and weekends.
Key Responsibilities
Ceartas is an independent professional advocacy service which works with all people aged 16 and over in East Dunbartonshire.
Reporting to the Chief Office, the Advocacy Lead will have primary responsibility for the management of the advocacy team and the development of the advocacy service, implanting the strategic goals and objectives of the organisation.
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic with excellent time management and organisational skills along with knowledge and understanding of independent advocacy and the ability to manage yourself and others effectively.
The Enterprise Officer will work with the Chief Executive and the wider team to develop and implement a marketing plan that increases income through the efficient delivery and strategic long-term growth of Green Hive’s various lines of commercial trade, meeting specific targets for each of the next two years (April 2024-March 2026) and using both in-person and online channels to facilitate profitable business-to-business and business-to-consumer interactions.
Context: Launched in 2015, Green Hive (formally Nairn River Enterprise) is a community hub and a charity that specialises in volunteer-led projects and other initiatives, helping to conserve, restore and sustainably develop the natural habitats and public amenities of Nairn and Nairnshire, while cultivating skills and employability and improving outcomes for residents and visitors. Over the last decade the organisation has developed a suite of core business operations that focus on reducing pollution and waste, recycling and re-using discarded man-made materials and promoting more positive interactions with the local environment. It has done this while gradually consolidating its own financial position in support of longer-term organisational sustainability and growth. Recent investment from the Postcode Innovation Trust takes us to the next level, and the recruitment of a dedicated marketing and sales specialist will be pivotal to our ongoing plans. In November 2022 Green Hive took ownership of Seaman’s Hall in the Fishertown precinct of Nairn; over the last year it has been developing public programmes aimed at re-establishing this important historic building as a community hub. We are also formulating capital development plans for the facility. The Enterprise Officer will support these activities, playing a key role in the implementation and continuing evolution of our five-year strategic business plan.
The Fundraising Officer will work with the Chief Executive and the wider team at Green Hive to secure funds (unrestricted and restricted) from a range of sources, meeting specific targets for each of the next two years (April 2024-March 2026), while managing relations with existing and new investors and leading on the development of a long-term strategic fundraising plan.
Context: Launched in 2015, Green Hive (formally Nairn River Enterprise) is a community hub and a charity that specialises in volunteer-led projects and other initiatives, helping to conserve, restore and sustainably develop the natural habitats and public amenities of Nairn and Nairnshire, while cultivating skills and employability and improving outcomes for residents and visitors. Over the last decade the organisation has developed a suite of core business operations that focus on reducing pollution and waste, recycling and re-using discarded man-made materials and promoting more positive interactions with the local environment. It has done this while gradually consolidating its own financial position in support of longer-term organisational sustainability and growth. Recent investment from the Postcode Innovation Trust takes us to the next level, and the recruitment of a dedicated Fundraising Officer will be key to our ongoing plans. In November 2022 Green Hive took ownership of Seaman’s Hall in the Fishertown precinct of Nairn; over the last year it has been developing public programmes aimed at re-establishing this important historic building as a community hub. We are also formulating capital development plans for the facility. The Fundraising Officer will support these activities, playing a pivotal role in the implementation and continuing evolution of our five-year strategic business plan.