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Sight Scotland is Scotland’s leading charity providing specialist care, education and research for people with vision impairment. The charity has been in existence for over 230 years, and offer a variety of services in the community as well as education, transcription into alternative formats and residential care for adults and children. Their vision is of an inclusive Scotland where people of all visual abilities have the opportunity to thrive. To achieve their mission they are looking for a Fundraising Manager focused on trusts and grants who will cultivate a pipeline of opportunities and ensure an excellent funder experience, to provide Sight Scotland with sustainable income.
The Trusts and Grants Fundraiser is a new role brought in to support with this growing income stream. This is an initial 2 year fixed term contract with the potential to become a permanent position.
The fundraiser will work beneath and with the Fundraising Manager – Trusts to develop trust income. Specifically the post holder will manage the small trust portfolio, support with reporting on KPIs and impact, create engaging cases for support, and support the Manager with various tasks, freeing them up to develop larger, strategic bids.
This role would suit someone who has experience of trusts and grants, either at an officer or fundraiser level, who can demonstrate experience of developing a trust and grants pipeline, creating compelling applications and directly delivering income success.
Application notes
Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps.
To progress your application, please contact THINK Recruitment using the details within the Candidate Pack to organise an informal screening call. Please note, we cannot shortlist candidates who have not had a screening call so please allow enough time to have a call before the closing date.
If you need assistance with downloading the pack, please contact the THINK Recruitment team for support.
Closing date for applications: Midnight Tuesday 19th May 2026
Interviews are expected to be held on Thursday 28th May 2026
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Clinks
Clinks supports, promotes and represents the voluntary sector working with people in the criminal justice system and their families. Our vision is of a vibrant, independent and resilient voluntary sector that enables people to transform their lives.
Job purpose
Our Business Administrator will join the business team to underpin the operational running of our organisation and provide general administrative support. The team manages Clinks’ financial, governance, income generation, HR, IT, GDPR areas and adhoc other requirements for charity and company regulators. The postholder would be given the opportunity to contribute their skillset to the key components of the business functions and support a busy team with accuracy and efficiency in all areas.
The postholder will be expected to manage a varied workload with minimal supervision, taking responsibility for prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines. They should be proactive in identifying what needs to be done, using their initiative to progress work, while seeking input from colleagues where appropriate.
Reports to: Finance & Business Support Lead
Duties and key responsibilities
Finance
Provide general support to the Finance & Business Support Lead relating to finance administration and filing of documents.
Be responsible for our jobs board income and expenditure records for reconciliation and respond to general queries.
Support the management of our fixed assets equipment lists.
Governance
Provide support to the Funding and Governance Manager in preparation for all of Clinks committees and sub-committees including diary support.
Provide additional admin support for large governance projects including preparation of our annual AGM, annual report and Trustee recruitment.
HR
To support the Finance and Business Support Lead with recruitment administration, support the creation of job descriptions, job advertisements, managing applications and structuring interviews.
Support the creation of the induction process and welcoming new staff.
Responsibility for production of our staff organisation chart and staff/trustee mapping. Supporting staff meeting days and venue hire, catering and agenda preparation.
General
Responsibility for oversight of mailbox administration.
Support with individual project-based work including research topics for funding.
General note-taking for adhoc meetings.
Skills & Attributes
Accurate data inputting skills and good attention to detail
Well organised and systematic way of working
Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and be flexible
A collaborative approach to working with colleagues in a remote setting
Maintain effective record keeping systems
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
IT skills at a level that supports a professional standard for email, internet and database management.
Efficient time management skills and be able to meet deadlines
Have good attention to detail and excellent communication skills
Excellent understanding of confidentiality.
General responsibilities
Represent and be an ambassador for Clinks
Work to support the mission, ethos and values of Clinks
Be flexible and carry out other associated duties as may arise, develop or be assigned in line with the broad remit of the position
Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace
This job description does not form part of your contract of employment and can be amended from time to time as the needs of the organisation require.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Clinks is the national infrastructure charity dedicated to supporting voluntary organisations working with people in the criminal justice system
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Are you a highly organised and proactive administrator who enjoys helping projects run smoothly? Join Shelter as our Programme and Project Support Officer and play a key role in supporting the delivery of important organisational projects within our Strategy Enablement function.
About the role
The Programme and Project Support Officer will support the delivery of key projects and programmes of work driven by the Strategy Enablement function.
They will ensure programmes and projects run smoothly by supporting the administration, co-ordination and reporting related to the projects, programmes and their workstreams. The role will ensure that programmes are supported with accurate and up to date information and will keep key programme artefacts such as timelines up to date.
Role specifics
As a Programme and Project Support Officer, you’ll work closely with the Senior Programme Manager, you’ll organise meetings and workshops, take clear minutes, track actions and maintain key programme tools such as RAID logs, dashboards and plans. You’ll support communication with stakeholders by preparing briefings, presentations and materials, and help ensure project data is accurate and up to date. You’ll also contribute to maintaining good programme governance, document control and benefit tracking, helping teams stay organised and on track. We’re looking for someone with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and experience supporting programmes or projects, who is confident using tools such as Microsoft Office and project tracking systems.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
Safeguarding statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.