This sort of opportunity doesn’t come around very often. Serving in a key leadership role at national Church level is a role worth taking a close look at. Reporting to the Chair, you will work alongside the Board of Trustees as well as other key parts of the Free Church of Scotland at a national level - yet you will also support the work of our local churches across Scotland and beyond, and our international mission.
In leading the Central Office, you will shape and implement the Board’s ambitious strategy and priorities, in support of bringing good news to communities. You will help people join things together, take initiative and pursue the direction of travel. You will inspire people with your commitment and energy for the ambitions of the Church as well as your professionalism as a leader and manager. You will understand what good governance is all about in leading an organisation, ensuring effective people management, financial management and risk management.
If you enjoy complexity, are in tune with our values and ethos, and are seeking a role that offers breadth and scope, the opportunity to influence within and beyond the Church, and, ultimately, help bring good news to people, we welcome your interest. Please read our ‘Information for Applicants’.
Closing date: Wednesday 26 August 2020 at 12 noon
Assessment: Wednesday 16 September 2020
This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the post holder is a committed, active Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.
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Raising funds is essential to ensuring we can deliver support for children and families. Children 1st is looking to expand its skilled and successful fundraising team, with three exciting new roles to help deliver on its ambitious three year fundraising strategy.
The Supporter Care Team provides a ‘first point of contact’ for fundraising supporters of the charity. The team supports the fundraising department by processing payments, reconciling income, arranging for supporters to be thanked properly, ensuring data is accurate and up to date, and fulfilling supporter requests. We need someone who is focused, organised, and has a keen eye for detail.
If you are looking to start a career in fundraising, have operations or customer service experience and a passion for supporting Scotland’s children - we want to hear from you!
In return you will be offered a competitive salary, 40 days annual leave inclusive of 9 days public holidays, flexible working opportunities, a contributory pension scheme and generous maternity/adoption and paternity leave benefits.
This is a permanent, full time role of 35 hours per week.
Our vision is that children in Scotland will be safer, will grow up in strong, resilient families and will have access to early help and suppor... Read more
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The Executive Director is the key management leader of The British Society of Lifestyle Medicine (BSLM). The Executive Director is responsible for providing leadership, developing and implementing strategic direction and overseeing the day to day delivery of operational activity of the organisation. The position reports directly to the Chair and Board of Trustees.
In addition, the Executive Director is expected to take a lead role in international Lifestyle Medicine work supporting the activity of the European Lifestyle Medicine Council and the World Lifestyle Medicine Council.
General Responsibilities
The postholder will be expected to provide strong leadership and have the drive and initiative required to take the organisation forward at an exciting time in its development.
The postholder will also be expected to build the management capacity of the organisation and provide oversight of BSLM programmes of work:
1) Board Governance: Works with the Board of trustees (the Board) in order to fulfil the organisation’s vision and mission.
- Responsible for leading BSLM in a manner that supports and guides the organisation’s vision and mission as defined by the Board
- Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and providing, in a timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions
- Responsible for working closely with the Board to seek their involvement in strategic and policy decisions
- Responsible for the regular review of the organisation’s governance documents, policies and guidance
- Chairs the Executive Group of BSLM
2) Financial Performance and Viability: Develops resources sufficient to ensure the financial health of the organisation.
- Responsible for the fiscal integrity of BSLM, to include submission to the Board of a proposed annual budget and monthly financial statements, which accurately reflect the financial situation of the organisation
- Responsible for fiscal planning and management, operating within the approved annual budget, ensuring maximum resource utilisation, and maintenance of the organisation in a positive financial position
- Responsible for filing the annual returns to the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator
3) Organisation Mission and Strategy: Works with Board and other staff to ensure that the vision and mission is fulfilled through programmes, strategic planning and community outreach.
- Responsible for implementation of BSLM’s programmes of activity to deliver the organisation’s mission
- Responsible for strategic planning to ensure that BSLM can successfully fulfil its vision into the future
- Responsible for the enhancement of BSLM’s image by being active and visible in the community and by working closely with other professional, civic and private organisations
- Responsible for the interpretation of national health and care policies across the four nations of the UK to ensure BSLM’s strategic planning is consistent with relevant policy direction
- Acts as one of BSLM’s primary spokespersons to the organisation’s constituents, the media and the general public
- Establishes and maintains relationships with various organisations throughout the UK /Internationally and to utilise those relationships to strategically enhance BSLM’s Mission
4) Organisation Operations. Oversees and implements appropriate resources to ensure that the operations of the organisation can be delivered effectively and efficiently.
- Responsible for the effective administration of BSLM operations
- Responsible for the hiring and retention of competent, qualified staff
- Responsible for management of staff leave, absence, sickness and maintenance of personnel files
- Responsible in due course for signing all notes, agreements, and other instruments made and entered into on behalf of the organisation
- Responsible for fundraising and developing other resources necessary to support BSLM’s growth
- Responsible for directing the External Affairs and Communications team to enhance the organisation’s profile and social media presence
Knowledge, training and experience required for the role
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree minimum
- MBA preferable
Experience, knowledge and skills
- Five or more years senior non-profit (preferable) or private sector management experience
- Transparent and high integrity leadership and networking skills
- Ability to convey a vision of BSLM’s strategic future to trustees, members, staff, the public and donors
- Solid, hands-on, budget management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision-making and reporting
- Strong organisational abilities including planning, delegating, programme development and task facilitation
- Demonstrated ability to oversee and collaborate with staff
- Skills to collaborate with and motivate trustees and members
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to interface and engage diverse partner organisations and donor groups
- Strong public speaking ability
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