Project Officer, I Bike Volunteers

£24,446 pro rata per annum

27.5 hours per week – contract to 30 June 2020 - based in Edinburgh

(Ref: SUS2755)

The exciting responsibilities of this role will be to increase capacity and legacy of the I Bike project, which aims to increase the number of young people travelling actively to school. It is important that our volunteers have a positive experience and are continually encouraged to improve the programme.

With a good standard of education, you will have experience of recruiting, managing, training and supporting volunteers, experience of delivering behaviour change projects in an education/ community setting and of partnership working with local authorities, NGO’s and/or charities.  You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, be IT literate, able to plan and priorities workload and have the ability to enthuse and motivate others.  Knowledge of effective behaviour change activities and initiatives is essential as is a commitment to the promotion of sustainable transport. 

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Tuesday 1 October 2019. Interviews will take place in Edinburgh on Friday 25 October 2019.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.  We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.

Sustrans, the charity that’s enabling people to travel by foot, bike or public transport for more of the journeys we make every day, is seeking an adaptable individual to join our national team in Scotland:

Technical Project Assistant (Ref:  SUS2758)

£21,947 per annum

37.5 hours per week - based in Edinburgh

This support role will assist the Scotland systems development and support team by acting as the initial contact for users, logging bugs and development requests, assisting in the testing of new functionality, updating user guide documentation, carrying out certain system admin tasks and assisting with smaller programming tasks.

With a good standard of education, you will have previous experience of software development and software testing (ideally T-SQL and asp.Net).  With strong administration, organisation, prioritisation and communications skills, you will be familiar with development packages (ideally MS Visual Studio and SQL Server Management Studio), have a high level of IT literacy and an understanding of programme languages and best practice techniques.  You will also be committed to the promotion of sustainable transport. 

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am Monday 30 September 2019. Interviews will take place in Edinburgh during week beginning Monday 14 October 2019.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.  We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.

The Society which provides financial support to individuals who are unable to work because of illness is seeking a Welfare Officer.  Key elements of the role are to visit applicants and existing beneficiaries in their own home and to assist the Directors in deciding applications for financial support.  

You will have significant relevant experience of dealing, in a domestic or other support or advice context, with people who are unable to work.  You should also have a substantial understanding of current welfare benefits although the provision of advice is not part of the role.  More detail is available in the Job Specification below.

This is a part time role where you will be expected to manage your own case load and have flexibility in the timing of visits. The salary is £28,400 pro rata and based on 29 days per annum.  You will be based in the EH postcode area and work from your home. You will need a driving license and access to a car.

To apply please submit a CV with a covering letter explaining your relevant experience and why you are applying for the job. The closing date is Friday 27 September at 5pm.

Marie Curie are here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. Marie Curie offers expert care, guidance and support to help them get the most from the time they have left.

Our Marie Curie nurses and healthcare assistants work night and day, in people's homes across the UK, providing hands-on care and vital emotional support. Our Marie Curie hospices offer specialist round-the-clock care. And Marie Curie support people throughout their illness by giving practical information, support from trained volunteers and being there when someone wants to talk.

Legacy Advisor - Individual Giving

Scotland

£31,578 per annum

35 hours per week

This is a key role and you will be responsible for increasing the number of supporters who include a gift in their will to Marie Curie and promote Gifts in Wills to a wider audience, primarily through face to face contact within the Scotland region.

Reporting to the Legacy Development Manager, you will discuss with existing supporters and engage new supporters regarding their potential legacies on a one to one basis via the telephone, email or face to face with a view to converting interest into firm legacy pledges. This should include engaging key solicitor contacts and fee earners dealing with probate matters, keeping them informed and supplied with legacy literature.

Working to targets to achieve new national and local legacy pledges and enquiries annually, you will plan, organise and follow up on a series of legacy marketing events at Marie Curie hospices and other venues across the region on an on-going basis, maximising the regional opportunities presented by the charity's hospices and nursing appeals and other local events.

You will be the first point of contact and centre of knowledge and excellence on legacy matters for all regionally based Caring Services, Volunteering and Fundraising staff. Your ability to build relationships with staff and volunteers to ensure they understand the importance of legacy income to the charity and to equip and motivate them to promote legacies regularly, and with confidence, is also essential.

Educated to degree level, or equivalent, you will be a confident communicator and influencer with strong presentation skills, able to build and develop strong relationships at all levels. This, together with excellent IT, marketing and admin skills will be key.

Innovation and creativity is also essential - you should be highly organised, have experience of maintaining admin processes and financial records, whilst prioritising and coordinating multiple projects and delivering to deadlines. You should also have proven achievement of meeting financial targets and managing events. A willingness to work occasional anti-social hours and access to a vehicle, insured for business use, is essential.

The role can be based at any of our Marie Curie regional offices or hospice in Scotland, dependant on successful applicant's location.

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please call Jessica Herrington, Legacy Development Manager on 07702633181.

Closing date: 8th October

Interview date: Week beginning 14th October

In early 2021, IntoUniversity will be opening three new learning centres in Scotland to deliver our education programme addressing underachievement and social exclusion. This project is a ground-breaking collaboration between the Universities of Glasgow and Edinburgh and IntoUniversity.

We are looking for a high-calibre candidate to act as a Project Manager. You will have responsibility for the development of the charity in Scotland, taking overall responsibility for the launch of three new centres in Glasgow and Edinburgh. The role will involve working closely with key stakeholders including the Universities of Glasgow and Edinburgh, local and national government, funders and schools.

From mid-2021, the role will develop in scope. When the centres are launched in 2021, you will line manage a newly appointed ‘Cluster Manager’ who will assume operational responsibility for the centres.  At this point (continuing to have oversight of the Scotland centres) you will begin leading the development of other IntoUniversity centres, which may be in Scotland and the North East / North West of England. 

The role will be fast-paced and challenging. Each day you will be contributing directly to the success of the charity and the transformation of the lives of some of the UK’s most disadvantaged young people. If you believe that all young people deserve the chance to achieve their potential regardless of their background and want to play a part in helping them succeed, then we would be delighted to hear from you. 

Fundraising Manager 

Come be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease and ultimately find a cure for this silent killer. 

Reporting into the Head of Community & Events you will create long lasting relationships of value with individuals and groups across Scotland as well as contributing to the work of our clients Relationship Fundraising team by supporting corporate partnerships and major donor fundraising. 

Position: Fundraising Manager 
Location: Home based, Scotland 
Job type: Full Time, Permanent 
Hours: 37.5 hours per week 
Salary: £27,000 to £30,000 per annum depending on experience 

Closing date: Friday 27 September 2019 

About the role: 

They’re looking for a dynamic, passionate and entrepreneurial individual to help create new networks of support across Scotland. Ideally, you’ll have experience of working in a relationship fundraising role, a passion for developing relationships with supporters, enabling them to achieve and raise more than they thought was possible and a drive to deliver results. 

Reporting into the Head of Community & Events you will create long lasting relationships of value with individuals and groups across Scotland as well as contributing to the work of our clients Relationship Fundraising team by supporting corporate partnerships and major donor fundraising. 

Responsibilities: 

- Building strong and lasting relationships with supporters, delivering excellent customer care and developing supporters to maximise their potential. 
- Ensuring that the Charity is able to capitalise on opportunities across Scotland; corporate partnerships, identification of major gift and trust prospects. 
- Responsible for meeting the growing Community & Events Fundraising net income targets 
- Contributing to and effectively implementing Community and Events Fundraising Strategy and Operational Plans 
- Contributing to and providing local and regional knowledge into the Relationship Fundraising strategy and operational plans 
- Responsible for excellent stewardship for mid to high value community supporters developing personalised supporter development plans and delivering these via telephone, email and face to face meetings 
- Management of community fundraising volunteers 
- Delivering engaging presentations and talks about our client, inspiring people to get involved with the organisation in both financial and non-financial ways 
- Identify local, regional and national opportunities to secure income and support from corporates and membership associations and groups (Lions, Rotary, Round Table, golf clubs etc.) 
- Supporting and planning delivery of key networking events and opportunities for prospective new corporate partners, high-net-worth supporters and grant making trusts and foundations 
- Responsible for spotting opportunities for other fundraising teams and the wider organisation. 
- Contribute to cross organisational project and initiatives as required 
- Be the designated lead for a specific area of Community & Events Fundraising activity such as Philanthropy, Partnerships, In Aid of Fundraising, Celebration Fundraising, or In Memory Fundraising. 
- Ensure all activity is delivered in line with our clients policies and procedures and external regulation / legislation including the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice 

About you: 

This is a great opportunity to play a key part in developing an impactful fundraising presence in Scotland for a charity with an emotive cause and strong ambitions to deliver more for kidney patients sooner. 

This role is homebased. You will be willing to travel throughout Scotland (and to Head Office in Peterborough), and work evenings and weekends as required. 

Essential Skills / Experiences: 

- Excellent account management skills 
- Significant experience of working in a relationship fundraising role or equivalent 
- Managing volunteers 
- Demonstrate experience of securing new business and implementing plans to maximise fundraising and (employee) engagement 
- Willingness to travel throughout the UK and work evenings and weekends as required (TOIL is available in line with our policy) 
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (including presentations) 

Desirable Skills / Experiences: 

- Demonstrate experience of using databases as a tool for delivering excellent supporter engagement 
- Good standard of IT literacy including Word and Excel programmes 
- Experience of fundraising innovation / fundraising product development 
- Experience of marketing and communications within fundraising 
- Experience in effectively evaluating activities and programmes of work 

You may have experience of the following: Fundraising Manager, Fundraiser, Business Development, Corporate Fundraiser, Fundraising Officer, Fundraiser, Fundraising, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit etc. 

Ref: 88922

Fixed Term 9 months with the potential for extension – Glasgow, Dundee, Edinburgh

Full time- 35 hours a week

Countless talented young people across Scotland are unemployed, under-employed or looking for a better career. Meanwhile, the Health & Social Care sector is currently in a staffing crisis with thousands of vacancies across hundreds of roles. Do you see some potential to do some brilliant work? Us too!

Could you help The Prince’s Trust work with our NHS Boards and Social Care Partners to get young people into careers in this sector? You might be the right person for our Operations Manager (H&SC) post.

You’ll be someone who…

• Wants to see things change. You’ll need to believe in your heart that all young people have limitless potential
• Is comfortable being uncomfortable. We’re a place where innovation is rife so change and uncertainty is inevitable
• Loves being around people. Capable of working with colleagues and partners to achieve amazing things; not being scared to ask people to did-deep or to make difficult decisions

You should know…

• We think big. We want to have impact across Scotland. That means there will be travel involved in the role
• We’re positive, proactive, solutions-focused people. We take a strengths-based approach to everything we do, believing anything is possible
• We’re super digital and data driven... or trying to be! If you hate tech or numbers, you might not love us. We work at pace, continually looking at our performance and seeing how we can improve

You’ll be responsible for…

• Supporting the planning and coordination of internal delivery for Health & Social Care Partnerships
• Reviewing and updating the NHS and Social Care project plans
• Supporting operational colleagues to develop partnership opportunities with new Health Boards and Social Care partners
• Coordinate partnership meetings to support Operations colleagues
• Supporting Operations colleagues to establish reporting and monitoring mechanisms to support the delivery of our service
• Reviewing and reporting on progress against Health & Social Care Partnership KPIs
• Supporting Operations teams to understand and adhere to requirements of standardised partnership agreements with NHS & Social Care partners
• Developing innovative approaches to our pilot activities within Social Care employability
• Developing supporting resources to be used by our NHS & Social Care partners as well as our young people
• Providing quality assurance / minimum standards support to establish consistency across Health & Social Care delivery against our quality measures

To learn more about the role, please download the job description.

About The Prince’s Trust

We are a youth charity whose mission is to help young people transform their lives by developing the confidence and skills, to live, learn and earn. This year we will support more than 70,000 young people through a range of proven programmes, with three in four achieving a positive outcome!

We have a bold ambition to extend the reach and impact of our work and help one million more young people transform their lives over the next ten years.  Our job is to inspire them, support them and release their potential, so that they can thrive and society can prosper.  We will focus on innovation, to ensure we adapt and remain relevant in a rapidly changing world.  We owe it to ourselves and the young people we serve, to do the best work of our lives and to help give them an increasing stake in our economy and society. They are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.

The Prince’s Trust is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of the children and young people we work with. Successful applicants to roles at The Prince’s Trust will be subject to criminal vetting checks, and where necessary for the role, a check at an enhanced level will be required.

To apply for this vacancy please go to our website and complete the online application.  To help you with the supporting statement section, you may want to click here to download a copy of the Prince’s Trust Behavioural Framework.

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Finance Business Partner (ref: SUS2748)

£35,388 per annum

37.5 hours per week - based in Edinburgh

As a senior member of Sustrans’ finance team, this role ensures that finance and the way we use and think about our money is front and centre of the transformation agenda for the charity, as we move into a new strategic plan period. This role will also work as part of Sustrans’ senior leadership team in Scotland, leading the financial and accountancy support for the c£60m government-funded Scottish active travel programme.  

Sustrans Business Partners provide a comprehensive professional accountancy and general financial advisory service to leaders, managers and staff within the areas of the organisation for which they are responsible. Finance is brought out of the back office and an active partnership between finance and operations is created. This includes providing 'real time' financial support and analysis, being a trusted adviser, providing information which enables effective decision making and informing the development of strategic and operational plans.

Educated to degree level or equivalent and part-qualified in Chartered accountancy – ICAEW, CIMA, CIPFA, ACCA – you will have substantial experience in a related position and proven experience of providing finance advice and support to budget holders.  You will also have experience of the preparation of budgets and management accounts and in the interpretation of accounts.  You will be accurate, organised and methodical, be able to prioritise your workload to meet deadlines whilst using your excellent communications and interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships.  A knowledge of accounting for charities and a commitment to the promotion of sustainable transport would be an advantage.

Please quote reference number. Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am Monday 23 September 2019.  Interviews will take place in Edinburgh on Wednesday 16 October 2019.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.

 We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the

community.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Early Years Policy Manager to join our client at an exciting and challenging time for Scotland’s early learning and childcare (ELC) sector.

Position: Early Years Policy Manager

Location: Edinburgh

Hours: Part Time (30 hours per week)

Salary: £30,000 to £37,350 Pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: Include 25 days paid holiday (rising to 29 days with service increments) plus 8 bank holiday, Personal Pension Scheme, Healthcare Cash Plan, Online Discount Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Staff Awards Scheme, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Flexible working patterns

Closing Date: Friday 27th September

Interview Date: Tuesday 8th October

The Role

Our client is anticipating an unprecedented level of public policy attention with less than twelve months until the full roll-out of the Scottish Government’s policy of delivering 1140 hours of ELC for all three and four-year-olds and eligible two-year-olds in Scotland.

As Early Years Policy Manager leading the organisations work in Scotland, you will play a key role in representing and supporting nurseries to deliver high-quality early learning and childcare. The Early Years Policy Manager will lead on the delivery of their work with the Scottish Government to support policy development and guidance.

The Early Years Policy Manager duties will include:

• Managing the work of the Scotland team towards the overall strategic objectives.
• Representing private and voluntary sector ELC providers with the Scottish Government.
• Ensuring members have access to appropriate information, support and guidance.
• Reporting on the delivery and financial status of key contracts and projects.
• Ensuring the sustainability and identifying areas for potential growth.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Excellent relationship building skills and be able to digest information and analyse complex issues.
• A good knowledge of the early years and childcare sector and the national and local government policy context for nurseries.
• A good honours degree or equivalent.
• The ability to lead a team and colleagues across the organisation to achieve results.
• Project and budget management experience, with the ability to produce accurate reports and analysis.
• A good knowledge of the early years and childcare sector, in particular the nursery sector.
• Line management experience.
• A proven track record of securing or delivering contracts.

To apply you will be asked to submit your CV along with a covering letter detailing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role.

About the Organisation

Our client is a national charity and membership association specifically for nurseries. They work in partnership with nurseries, local authorities, national government and a range of partners to develop an environment in which early learning and care can flourish.

They are committed to a policy of equal opportunities and is actively opposed to discrimination in society

You may have experience of the following: Early Years Manager, Early Years Policy Manager, Policy Officer, Policy Development, Government Early Years, Charity, Early Years Education.