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Epilepsy Scotland works with people living with epilepsy to ensure their voice is heard. For over 70 years, we have grown and developed to provide support and wellbeing services across Scotland, promote wider awareness of epilepsy and campaign for public policy changes that will help those impacted by the condition.
Epilepsy Scotland is excited to be expanding the fundraising team and are seeking a passionate Fundraising Support Assistant. This new role will be vital in providing organisation and administrative support that will underpin high standards of supporter care, ensure the smooth running of the department, and indirectly support the work of colleagues across the organisation. Previous fundraising experience isn’t necessary but if you feel you can put your excellent administration skills and have experience in a customer-facing role, we would love to hear from you.
You will be highly motivated, a confident communicator, organised and able to work as part of a team or using your own initiative.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 28th January at 4.30pm
Interviews will be held in our offices on Wednesday 6th or Thursday 7th February 2025.
Organised and with an eye for detail, you will provide admin support to a busy Support Coordination team. Your role is to ensure frontline staff have up-to-date information about services that people we work with need and provide administrative support in relation to new registrations, purchase of services and goods, making sure that purchases/contracting decisions follow procedures and recording requirements.
You will join a warm, supportive team that strives to continually improve our work on behalf of the people we work with.
Future Pathways encourages all staff to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Hours can be worked flexibly in accordance with the needs of the service.
The role is based at our Glasgow office. There is scope for occasional home working. In the future, periodic travel may be required across Scotland.
* On site: Glasgow-based with some travelling
* Closing: 3rd February 2025
Epilepsy Scotland is seeking an experienced Youth Development Worker to support both our Youth Services and Adults team. The unique role will provide support to both teams with an ability to manage your own workload and prioritise key tasks. You will engage directly with young people to support their Wellbeing as they live with epilepsy. You will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills in addition to having compassion and an enthusiastic approach to supporting and empowering people with epilepsy.
You will be a highly motivated individual, have proven experience in supporting young people with an understanding of trauma-informed approaches for supporting people.
The Youth Development Worker will need to be flexible with evening work and occasional weekend work required with the post. Initially fixed term for 12 months, this post forms a key part of our services to people affected by epilepsy in Scotland and may be extended subject to funding.
Join SAMH and make a difference in Mental Health across Scotland.
Are you an accomplished fundraising professional with a passion for driving growth, inspiring teams, and creating meaningful change?
SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health), believes in mental health and wellbeing for all. The team are now looking for an exceptional Senior Fundraising Manager to join their dynamic team and lead fundraising efforts during an exciting and impactful maternity cover period.
About SAMH
SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) is Scotland's leading mental health charity, dedicated to improving the lives of individuals affected by mental health issues. Founded in 1923, the charity strives to create a society where mental health is valued, understood, and supported. With a commitment to innovation and collaboration, SAMH is at the forefront of mental health advocacy, ensuring that everyone has access to the support they need to lead fulfilling lives.
What will you do as Senior Fundraising Manager?
Reporting to the Director of Fundraising and Major Appeal, you will lead SAMH’s Community and Events Fundraising team and Fundraising Operations team, delivering innovative campaigns and strategies to meet and exceed income targets. This high-profile role is a blend of strategic leadership, operational management, and hands-on fundraising, ensuring SAMH continues to be a trusted and respected charity partner.
Key Responsibilities:
* Strategic Leadership: Collaborate closely with the Director of Fundraising and Major Appeal to develop and deliver an integrated fundraising strategy that supports SAMH’s growth and impact for the future.
* Team Development: Lead, inspire, and develop a team of two Fundraising Managers/Operations Managers, providing clear direction, performance management, and ongoing professional development.
* Income Generation: Oversee the planning and execution of multi-year fundraising campaigns, meeting ambitious targets and delivering tangible results.
* Financial and Operational Oversight: Oversee fundraising budgets, ensuring accurate tracking, analysis, and reporting of income and expenditure providing regular updates to the Director of Fundraising and Major Appeal on financial performance, variance analysis, and areas for improvement.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with donors, acting as an ambassador for SAMH.
* Operational Oversight: Ensure effective use of CRM systems, compliance with UK charity regulations, and robust budget management.
* Reporting: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and monitor progress against income targets, campaign success, and team performance. Provide regular reports and updates to senior management, highlighting successes, challenges, and areas for development.
What does SAMH need from you?
Experience:
* Demonstrated success in leading fundraising teams to achieve substantial income targets.
* Proven experience in Community and Events Fundraising with a rounded understanding of Fundraising Operations.
* Expertise in developing and implementing multi-year fundraising strategies.
* Strong financial acumen, with experience managing budgets and analysing performance data.
* Membership of the Institute of Fundraising or Chartered Institute of Marketing. (Desirable)
* Familiarity with mental health services and the wider charity landscape in Scotland. (Desirable)
Key Skills and Attributes:
* Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
* Understanding of current legislation, policies and issues affecting fundraising and the charity sector including GDPR.
* Experience of planning and introducing new funding areas to an organisation.
* Ability to gain results working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and on own initiative.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills, including confidence in public speaking/presentations and report writing.
* Competence in using CRM systems and databases to manage donor information and track progress – desirable.
What is in it for you?
You will work in a supportive environment and will be provided with a full induction and training opportunities. You will be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally. Some of the benefits include:
* 30 days annual leave rising to 33 after 5 years’ service (+4 public holidays). Pro Rata
* 2 paid wellbeing days off per year to use on what matters to you. Pro Rata
* Funded continuous learning and development opportunities, access to over 100 courses online in addition to classroom and virtual training sessions.
* Workplace pension scheme and Life Assurance policy from day one.
Be the driving force behind SAMH’s fundraising success. Apply today and help SAMH make a lasting difference in mental health across Scotland.
Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aim is to make sure nobody faces dementia alone. We provide support and information to people with dementia, their carers and families, we campaign for the rights of people with dementia and fund vital dementia research.
What you’ll do
As Day Services Manager you will be responsible for leading and managing high quality, therapeutic registered day services and commissioned and non-commissioned community supports for people with dementia, those at greater risk of dementia, and their families, and carers within the area.
You will be responsible for ensuring that services are of the highest quality, meet Alzheimer Scotland’s vision for unique therapeutic, highly person-centred support. There is also the responsibility for ensuring that our commissioned services meet all service level agreement, contract specifications and Alzheimer Scotland’s quality guarantees.
You will have overall day-to-day responsibility for the services within the area and will be responsible for promoting the services with key local stakeholders within Health and Social Care as well as relevant other organisations. As Day Services Manager you will manage the referral and assessment process.
You will work collaboratively with the Head of Services to ensure safe practice and delivery of high-quality, person-centred therapeutic day services, ensuring practice complies with Alzheimer Scotland’s policies. You will be responsible for evidencing, reviewing and continually improving the quality of the services and will proactively participate in internal audit and Care Inspectorate inspections.
This will include evidencing that services meet Alzheimer Scotland’s Quality Guarantees, Scotland’s Health and Social Care standards and other quality frameworks including those of the Care Inspectorate where relevant. This includes ensuring that the activities and supports offered meet the identified personal outcomes of those attending the services.
You will provide strong line management and leadership to your team, through setting clear objectives and outcomes, regular review within Support & Development processes and undertaking appraisals.
What you’ll have
The successful candidate will have experience of managing a team in a social care, health or other similar setting or be able to demonstrate a clear knowledge and understanding of the key principles and good practice of effectively managing and leading a team.
You will have knowledge and understanding of the Health and Social Care Standards and SSSC codes of practice and the Care Inspectorate and their role in registered services.
Understanding and knowledge of dementia, mild cognitive impairment and Brain Health and experience of working with or supporting people living with dementia and their families.
The successful candidate will have a recognised professional qualification in health, social work or related field, to SCQF Level 7 (SVQ 3).
For a full job description and person specification please see the attachments section of this advert.
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