Glasgow Social Enterprise Network (GSEN) is a network of social enterprises which aims to support and develop social enterprises in Glasgow. It achieves this through sharing good practice, facilitating training, providing peer support, developing trading links and raising awareness of social enterprise at a local and national level.
The network was established in 2008 and was formally constituted in 2017. It is a registered Charity and a Company Limited by Guarantee and is governed by a Board of Directors.
GSEN’s profile has significantly grown over the past few years and now boasts a membership of over 180 social enterprises within the Greater Glasgow area. With a growing emphasis on social enterprise nationally and locally, GSEN aims to raise its profile to meet the challenges and opportunities ahead. It has a key role in the Glasgow Third Sector Interface with which it shares a number of objectives. It is also a key member of the Glasgow Social Enterprise Board.
After an exciting period of development since becoming a constituted body in 2017, GSEN are our looking for a Director to lead the organisation and continue to grow and strengthen the network. The role is varied and complex and ideally suits someone with a passion and understanding of social enterprise within Glasgow and within the wider political landscape. The ideal candidate will not only have passion for social enterprise but have at least four years’ experience working in a senior management or project management role, while also being a strategic thinker, with strong organisational skills and experience of partnership working.
BAVS is an independent voluntary organisation supporting the growth of community organisations and volunteers in Berwickshire and is a partner in Borders TSI. We are seeking a chief officer committed to working on a locality basis with a strong track record in community capacity building and leading an organisation. Bavs plays a key strategic role in local relationships and community planning working alongside communities, statutory partners and other agencies. Our purpose is to support Berwickshire’s communities to build their skills, confidence, knowledge and experience to take their ideas forward. As we prepare to celebrate our 50th year, we are looking for a chief officer to take us back to our roots as an organisation made and shaped by local community activists. We are seeing a chief executive with a track record making an impact for communities, with excellent communication, organisation and business skills.
Dumfries & Galloway Mental Health Association (DGMHA) is committed to providing first class support services for individuals with mental health issues. We aim to deliver an exceptional level of service which is person centred to meet the diverse range of needs of our service users.
Reporting to the CEO, this new role of Finance Manager is responsible for the financial management and formal financial reporting for DGMHA, ensuring ongoing viability and a secure financial future in line with the organisation’s charitable status, mission and values.
Applicants will ideally have held a similar financial role, albeit not necessarily in the Care Sector. You must be able to evidence practical experience across all areas of financial management including payroll, management/cost accounting, budget preparation, Statutory and local reporting, audit procedures and finance policy & procedural design and implementation.
You will preferably be professionally qualified in a financial discipline but will as a minimum, have several years’ financial management experience with a comparable level of responsibility. Operational experience of working with XERO would be a distinct advantage.
Purpose of the job
The Finance Manager is responsible for the financial management and formal reporting for DGMHA, ensuring ongoing viability and a secure financial future in line with the organisation’s charitable status, mission and values.
This role is part of the Senior Management team and will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and work closely alongside the Head of Care and Support and the HR Manager to ensure the introduction of the transformational change required to future proof the organisation, maintain and improve our place in the social care market place of Dumfries and Galloway and meet our organisational action plans.
Key Responsibilities
Finance
- Provide an accurate and timely financial service including the development, monitoring and management of budgets, forecasts, cash flow analysis, as well as management and financial accounts
- Develop and implement the appropriate financial policies, procedures, checks and controls to appropriately support the Association and to minimise risk of fraud ensuring that all staff act in accordance with DGMHA requirements
- Manage, review and report on the financial position of the Association on a monthly basis and communicate /review results with CEO as well as Board of Trustee Directors
- Responsible for all statutory reporting, compliance, annual accounts, including Companies House, SORP, and Charity regulations (OSCR)
- Work closely with the CEO/Head of Care & Support to effectively manage our Local Authority service provision contracts including the regular review thereof.
- Work with the Partners Foundation Ltd to deliver effective management of tenancies within DGMHA properties.
- Ensure appropriate financial controls and processes are in place to ensure payroll, procurement, invoicing and credit control operate effectively.
- Develop internal auditing processes for the financial areas of responsibility and manage the annual audit process in conjunction with the appointed auditors to ensure statutory accounts are produced within the required deadlines
- Manage and support the Finance / General Admin Staff (2) to ensure their activities are focussed towards the achievement of the DGMHA business objectives.
General responsibilities
Staff Management: This will include but is not limited to:
- provide professional support and guidance as and when required
- identify staff training & development needs
- set appropriate objectives & review personal performance
- absence management
- effectively address any issues raised by staff
- communicate regularly and effectively with staff members including development of Team meetings and timely staff supervision sessions
Contribute to a clear focus on driving improvements in quality, impact and performance
Commit to the Mission, Vision and Values, and be an ambassador for DGMHA in all activities
Person Specification
Experience: Will ideally have held a similar financial management role although not necessarily in the Care Sector and will be able to demonstrate leadership and financial management experience within a business environment. Must have practical experience across all areas of financial management including payroll, management/cost accounting, budget preparation, Statutory and local reporting, audit procedures and finance policy & procedural design and implementation.
Education, Qualifications and Training: Will preferably be professionally qualified in a financial discipline but will as a minimum, have a considerable level of practical experience within a comparable financial role. A thorough working knowledge of MS Office Applications is essential and experience of working with XERO would be a distinct advantage
Value base: A belief in inclusion, fairness and equality evidenced through work practice or personal experience. A desire to ensure people are at the heart of decision making and an ability to balance this with the needs of the Association. Commitment to the principles and practices of continuous improvement
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge: Excellent organisational skills and an ability to effectively problem solve within a financial environment. Must be self-motivated, able to work on own initiative, prioritise workload, multi-task, meet deadlines and be able to work under pressure. Will have excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and be able to communicate effectively with all stakeholders. Incumbent should lead by example in terms of behaviour and conduct in relation to everything they do within their role.
Note: This role description is not exhaustive and is a reflection of current requirements. The employee is expected to view it as a guide rather than an exact description of duties and responsibilities. It may be subject to variation from time to time in accordance with the evolving organisational requirements.
Drumchapel CAB is looking for a Board Member with a finance background to continue the work done by our current Office Bearer; and to prepare the Bureau for the demands of the future.
Following an initial settling in period it is envisaged that you will likely spend approximately 3 hours per week dedicated to general board and finance related matters, this would likely increase at financial year end to prepare and oversee the Bureau’s end of year reporting requirements.
About us
Our objective is in the delivery of activities for the relief of poverty, through amongst others, in the advancement of education, health, citizenship, community development, human rights, environmental protection or improvement and in the relief of those in need through age, ill health and disability.
Our Bureau is a member of the Scottish Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux (SACAB).
For more information on the role, please see the attached role Description.
The position is voluntary but reasonable expenses will be paid.
You must be 18 or over and either live or work in our operating area or surrounding areas.
Liber8 Lanarkshire are seeking to recruit 2 Link Recovery Workers to support the successful establishment and delivery of, The Beacons.
This is a great opportunity to join an exciting new project and an organisation that is committed and passionate about making a difference.
Background
Fauldhouse and Breich Valley Community Development Trust (F&BV CDT) is a registered charity and a social enterprise which was set-up in 2006. It aims to address the needs, issues, concerns, and aspirations of our communities with a focus on the social, economic, physical, environmental health and well-being of these communities.
F&BVCDT seeks to achieve this by implementing the following aims and outcome targets:
- Developing programmes that seek to relieve poverty, address inequality and disadvantage and build community capacity: Primarily through sports, recreation, and leisure-based, healthy living activities
- Advancing education and volunteering opportunities to promote learning and skills development
- Promoting and protecting the well-being, recreation and physical health and well-being of our communities.
- Assisting in the prevention of ill-health and the provision of health education and healthier individual, family and community-based projects within our communities.
Main purpose of the post
This is an exciting new post, with substantial opportunities to develop and implement a new and diverse range of community-based sporting, leisure and recreational projects, Initiatives activities, and events. The post is part time, but EDC manager will work with the successful candidate to seek funds to increase these hours as the programme is developed.
The new post holder will be given the opportunity to assist and support Fauldhouse and Breich Valley Community Development Trust (F&BV CDT) as it seeks to develop and implement a wide range of new community-based projects and initiatives.
The post holder will be based at the Eastfield Development Centre (EDC) The EDC is a community facility that F&BV CDT began leasing from West Lothian Council in May 2017. The process of transferring ownership of the building from West Lothian Council to F&BV CDT is well underway and is expected to be completed by Autumn 2020.
The Active Communities Development Worker will work closely with the EDC Manager, the Centre Management Group, the F&BV CDT Board of Volunteer Trustees, the Staff Team and local volunteers to develop a diverse programme of activities, projects, initiatives and events aimed at meeting the needs of local people, families and the wider community.
Responsible: To Eastfield Development Centre Manager
Responsible: For Developing, implementing, and delivering sport, leisure and recreational projects, events, initiatives, and activities.
Community Development Worker: Anti-Poverty & Community Capacity Building
- Full time
- £23,946
- Fauldhouse
- Closing 27th July 2020
Background
Fauldhouse and Breich Valley Community Development Trust (F&BV CDT) is a registered charity which was set-up in 2006. It aims to address the needs, issues, concerns, and aspirations of our communities with a focus on the social, economic, physical, environmental health and well-being of these communities.
F&BV CDT seeks to achieve this by implementing the following aims and outcome targets:
- Develop and Implement F&BV CDTs Anti-Poverty Aims and Outcomes
- Developing programmes that seek to address poverty and inequality, food insecurity, fuel poverty and build individual, family and community capacity
- Advancing education and volunteering opportunities to promote learning and skills development
- Promoting and protecting the well-being, physical and mental health of our communities.
- Assisting in the relief and prevention of poverty, disadvantage, ill-health, and the provision of health education
- Creating, developing, and implementing projects and initiatives which address the issues, needs and aspirations identified within our communities
Main purpose of the post
This is an exciting new post, with substantial opportunities to develop and implement a new and diverse range of community-based projects, initiatives, activities, and events: Aimed at the relief and prevention of poverty, disadvantage, inequality, and exclusion.
The new post holder will be given the opportunity to assist and support Fauldhouse and Breich Valley Community Development Trust as it seeks to develop existing and create new community-based projects and initiatives.
The post holder will be based at the Eastfield Development Centre (EDC) The EDC is a community facility that F&BV CDT began leasing from West Lothian Council in May 2017. The process of transferring ownership of the building from West Lothian Council to F&BV CDT is well underway and is expected to be completed by Autumn 2020.
The Development Worker will work closely with the EDC Manager, the Centre Management Group, the F&BV CDT Board of Volunteer Trustees, Staff Team and Volunteers to develop a diverse programme of activities, projects, initiatives and events aimed at meeting the needs of local people, families and the wider community.
Responsible: To Eastfield Development Centre Manager
Responsible: For developing, implementing, and delivering community-based, projects, events, initiatives and activities: aimed at addressing poverty, inequality, disadvantage and exclusion
Making Justice Work Housing Advisor
- Full time or Part time
- £21,924 – £24,052
- Kirkcaldy
- Closing 24th July 2020
To further our work in ending homelessness for service delivery beyond Covid-19 lock down, we are now seeking to recruit individuals wishing to make a difference to people’s lives. If you are keen to either develop or transfer your skills and talents, and want to join a team which seeks to prevent homelessness and support people to achieve the lives they aspire to then why not consider working with us.
These posts are offered initially as Fixed Term Temporary contracts which may be extended in line with future funding secured.
Employee Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- 32 days annual leave per year with 1 day additional per year served up to 5 years (pro rata)
- Working Monday to Friday (9 to 5pm) and flexible working policy
- Competitive employer/employee Pension Contribution Scheme
- All travel mileage paid at 42p per mile
- Commitment to professional learning and development planning and training.
- Free access to an all employee assistance programme with confidential advice/counselling support.
- Discounts on lifestyle benefits e.g. Discounted Gym Memberships
Successful candidates taking up a client facing role are subject to PVG Disclosure checks and must have a current driving license, business insurance and the use of a car for work.
To further our work in ending homelessness for service delivery beyond Covid-19 lock down, we are now seeking to recruit individuals wishing to make a difference to people’s lives. If you are keen to either develop or transfer your skills and talents, and want to join a team which seeks to prevent homelessness and support people to achieve the lives they aspire to then why not consider working with us.
Post offered initially as Fixed Term Temporary contract which may be extended in line with future funding secured.
Employee Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- 32 days annual leave per year with 1 day additional per year served up to 5 years (pro rata)
- Working Monday to Friday (9 to 5pm) and flexible working policy
- Competitive employer/employee Pension Contribution Scheme
- All travel mileage paid at 42p per mile
- Commitment to professional learning and development planning and training.
- Free access to an all employee assistance programme with confidential advice/counselling support.
- Discounts on lifestyle benefits e.g. Discounted Gym Memberships
Successful candidates taking up a client facing role are subject to PVG Disclosure checks and must have a current driving license, business insurance and the use of a car for work.
Junction 12 is based in the east end of Glasgow and wants to see young people valued and supported through these times. To ensure effective role modelling, our Project needs a mix of male and female staff to help our young people live lives characterised by safe and healthy choices, introducing them to the difference Jesus makes.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and pastorally sensitive Christian with experience of working with young people in a school and/or community context, with good communication skills and able to work in a team and with other organisations.
It is also an Occupational Requirement {Equality Act - part 1, schedule 9), that the post-holder is male and a committed Christian. PVG Scheme Disclosure and Full Driving Licence are required.