* Salary depending on experience. Minimum of 28 hours per week.
Role
We have an exciting opportunity to work as part of a successful Business Support team. You will support the provision of an effective and customer-focused HR and Finance service within Volunteer Scotland. This role holder will be a key member of the Business Support function assuming additional responsibilities for business support services and assisting in facilities co-ordination matters.
You will have gained previous experience in finance and/or HR roles, ideally within the charitable or non-profit sector and be proficient in accounting software, payroll systems, and HR management tools.
Volunteer Scotland is the leadership organisation in Scotland to support volunteering, and a key player in delivering the ambitions set out in Scotland’s Volunteering Action Plan. We also provide disclosure checks to the voluntary sector in Scotland.
We are recognised for our knowledge, expertise and authority on how to support excellent volunteer practice and experiences for everyone. We have recently developed and launched a fresh vision and strategy to guide us over the next few years – the strategy is ambitious, sets out our distinct contribution to the sector, and seeks to offer fresh, innovative and appealing services for members and non-members alike.
Our Values
We are determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by applying our values in everything we do: CARES
* Accountable
* Respectful
* Effective
* Supportive
Through our values we will make the greatest difference for volunteers, those who support them, and Scotland's communities, with volunteers helping to address some of Scotland's biggest social, economic and environmental challenges.
What will you receive?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your abilities with the opportunity to make a real difference every day. In addition, you will have excellent development opportunities including training, career development, and a range of e-learning courses.
You will also receive:
* Hybrid Working
* Enhanced parental leave
* Group Life Assurance
* Eye Care Vouchers
* Company contributory pension
* Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling services
* Employer Supported Volunteering Days x 3 (pro-rated)
* 28 Days Annual leave (inclusive of 3 floating public holiday days), rising to 33 days plus 5 fixed public holidays
* Learning and Wellbeing allowance
Application notes
The closing date for applications is Monday 6 January at 5 pm.
For further information, if you are interested in applying for this role, please apply via the link below:
We have an exciting and new senior leadership opportunity to work as part of a successful team. The role is responsible for Volunteer Scotland’s financial management and financial process including procurement and contract management, financial risk management, accounts and payroll. You will lead and manage the business support function including facilities and IT, ensuring business support resources are managed effectively to support the organisation.
You will be a qualified Chartered Accountant with a proven track record gained at a senior level with the ability to work as part of a senior management team and the ability to empower and challenge supportively.
Volunteer Scotland is the leadership organisation in Scotland to support volunteering, and a key player in delivering the ambitions set out in Scotland’s Volunteering Action Plan. We also provide disclosure checks to the voluntary sector in Scotland.
We are recognised for our knowledge, expertise and authority on how to support excellent volunteer practice and experiences for everyone. We are in the process of developing a fresh vision and strategy to guide us over the next few years – the strategy is ambitious, sets out our distinct contribution to the sector, and seeks to offer fresh, innovative and appealing services for members and non-members alike.
What you’ll need to be successful
We are looking for a dynamic, driven, and motivated individual with the ability to plan and organise a workload with shifting deadlines to meet specific targets, ensuring quality output. Someone with the ability to think in innovative ways and skilled at problem solving, demonstrate experience of using digital approaches in your area of work, proven skills in communication and working collaboratively; building professional relationships and first-class communication and customer service skills. Proven skills in communication and working collaboratively and the ability to use own initiative and to work both alone and as part of a team with excellent verbal and written communications skills.
If you are looking for a role with a purpose, where you can really make a difference, then this may be the role for you.
Please note - This post will be subject to a Basic Disclosure check.
VSS is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all of our service users and has a thorough and rigorous recruitment and selection process including PVG scheme checks in place to ensure this commitment is met.
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