Finance Coordinator (Workforce)

Are you passionate about high quality childcare and making a real difference to children and families in Scotland? Doyou want to be part of SCMA – a thriving membership organisation, advocating on behalf of childminders, anddelivering services across Scotland?The Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) is the national voice of childminding in Scotland. SCMA is a nationalThird Sector and membership organisation that promotes childminding as a quality childcare service. Working onbehalf of its 2,600 childminder members, SCMA helps to improve the wellbeing and outcomes for Scotland’schildren and aims to influence policy to ensure that it is informed by the experiences of childminding. SCMAprovides a wide range of support and professional services for members including training and events as well asdelivering local services. For more information about our organisation and services visit childminding.org We are recruiting a passionate and detail-oriented Finance Coordinator to join our team and play a vital role insupporting our exciting new Workforce Programme, Shaping Scotland’s Childminding Future, aimed at retaining andgrowing the number of childminders across Scotland.As Finance Coordinator you will contribute to the operational management and delivery of the Shaping Scotland’sChildminding Future programme finance functions. You will assist with providing financial support to theprogramme whilst adhering to organisational finance procedures. You will deliver effective, efficient, andaccurate financial administrative support to the Shaping Scotland’s Childminding Future team.We require an excellent communicator with a strong understanding of financial principles and practices who hasexcellent attention to detail and accuracy. The postholder is required to have proven ability to prioritisework, present information, and forward plan.Initial funding is until March 2025, however this is part of a 3-year proposal with funding confirmation received onan annual basis. The post is home/office based, requiring regular attendance at Head Office in Stirling.Equipment and broadband/IT connections will be provided.Application notesFor further information and to download an application form:Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Tuesday 2nd April 2024 at 12.00pm. Interviews will be held onTuesday 16th April.Please note that only applications submitted on the correct form will be considered.SCMA is working towards becoming an equal opportunity employer.Are you passionate about nurture, high quality childcare and making a real difference to children and families inScotland? Do you want to be part of SCMA – a thriving membership organisation, advocating on behalf ofchildminders, and delivering services across Scotland?The Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) is the national voice of childminding in Scotland. SCMA is a nationalThird Sector and membership organisation that promotes childminding as a quality childcare service. Working onbehalf of its 2,600 childminder members, SCMA helps to improve the wellbeing and outcomes for Scotland’schildren and aims to influence policy to ensure that it is informed by the experiences of childminding. SCMAprovides a wide range of support and professional services for members including training and events as well asdelivering local services. For more information about our organisation and services visitchildminding.org We are seeking a passionate Mentor Coordinator to join our team and lead our new childminder mentoring scheme, partof our exciting new Workforce Programme, Shaping Scotland’s Childminding Future (SSCF), aimed at retaining andgrowing the numbers of childminders across Scotland.The successful applicant will play a key role in developing and delivering the scheme, connecting experiencedchildminders with those seeking guidance and support. You will coordinate and support a team of mentors,matching them with mentees, ensuring effective support to childminders throughout Scotland.The postholder is required to be skilled in project management/programme implementation. Enthusiasm, self-motivation,good communication and excellent organisational skills are required.Initial funding is to March 2025, taking us to the end of year one - this is part of a 3-year proposal with fundingconfirmation received on an annual basis.The post is home/office based, requiring travel and attendance at meetings across the central belt and occasionallywider (including regular attendance at Head Office in Stirling).Equipment and broadband/IT connections will be provided.Are you passionate about nurture, high quality childcare and making a real difference to children and families inScotland? Do you want to be part of SCMA – a thriving membership organisation, advocating on behalf ofchildminders and delivering services across Scotland?We are recruiting a Senior Childminding Development Officer to help us deliver our childminding services acrossScotland.The Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) is the national voice of childminding in Scotland. SCMA is a nationalThird Sector and membership organisation that promotes childminding as a quality childcare service. Working onbehalf of its 2,600 childminder members, SCMA helps to improve the wellbeing and outcomes for Scotland’schildren and aims to influence policy to ensure that it is informed by the experiences of childminding. SCMAprovides a wide range of support and professional services for members including training and events as well asdelivering local services. For more information about our organisation and services visitchildminding.org The successful applicant will coordinate and deliver the Integrated Childminding Service in the City of Glasgow areaand provide appropriate support to childminders recruited onto the service. This post may require direct contactwith children and vulnerable adults. You will be adept at developing relationships, negotiating and workingcollaboratively with partners to achieve better outcomes for children and families, along with experience of thedelivery of funded ELC hours and family support. This will be underpinned by an understanding of childmindingand the role of childminders.We require a skilled communicator with the ability to engage with others while demonstrating enthusiasm,self-motivation and focus. You will possess excellent organisational skills and be comfortable using MicrosoftOffice packages including Excel and Sharepoint.Due to internal secondment this post is fixed term, with initial year one funding to March 2025, as part of a 3-yearfunding agreement, confirmed on an annual basis.The post is home office based but will require travel and attendance at meetings within Glasgow (including occasionaltravel to Head Office in Stirling). Equipment and broadband/IT connections will be provided.Are you passionate about nurture, high quality childcare and making a real difference to children and families inScotland? Do you want to be part of SCMA – a thriving membership organisation, advocating on behalf ofchildminders, and delivering services across Scotland?The Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) is the national voice of childminding in Scotland. SCMA is a nationalThird Sector and membership organisation that promotes childminding as a quality childcare service.Working on behalf of its 2,600 childminder members, SCMA helps to improve the wellbeing and outcomes for Scotland’schildren and aims to influence policy to ensure that it is informed by the experiences of childminding. SCMAprovides a wide range of support and professional services for members including training and events as well asdelivering local services. For more information about our organisation and services visitchildminding.org We are recruiting three Workforce Officers to help us expand the childminding workforce as part of our exciting newWorkforce Programme, Shaping Scotland’s Childminding Future, aimed at retaining and growing the numbers ofchildminders across Scotland.The successful applicants will work to support potential new childminders by delivering a childminding recruitmentmodel in local authority areas. You will work closely with the Workforce Manager, using SCMA’s successfulchildminding specific model.The postholder is required to have proven ability to prioritise work and forward plan. Enthusiasm, self motivation,good communication and excellent organisational skills are required.The post is home/office based, requiring travel and attendance at meetings across the central belt andoccasionally wider (including regular attendance at Head Office in Stirling).Equipment and broadband/IT connections will be provided.Working from home (UK) with occasional attendance at events or meetings across the UK including attending meetings in London.Closing18th March 2024The OrganisationThe Chartered Institute of Fundraising is the membership organisation for professional fundraisers in the UK.Our values underpin all areas of our work and guide us in all we do:Passionate: taking pride in what we do and driven by success.Professional:championing and achieving high standards and governed by professional integrity.Enabling: helping others and empowered to take ownership, find solutions, make decisions andcollaborate.Enterprising: open to new solutions and committed to delivering where we already excel.Respectful:honest and fair, treating everyone with consideration and respect.We are now looking for a Volunteer Officer to join our busy Volunteering team which is responsible for 35volunteer-led National, Regional, and Special Interest Groups that offer events, networking opportunities, andsupport to our members and the wider fundraising community.The Benefits• Salary of £23,800 per annum• Annual leave starting at 25 days per year, plus 9 Bank Holidays. We also close between Christmas and New Year whichis additional time off• Up to 7.5% employer contributions to our stakeholder pension scheme (after probation ends)• Enhanced sick pay from day one• Great work/life balance through flexible and remote-first working• Support for your health and wellbeing with an Employee Assistance Programme• Two days of paid leave annually to volunteer for a registered charityThis busy and varied role is the perfect opportunity for someone looking to advance their career in volunteermanagement and broaden their understanding of the charity sector.The RoleThe role provides key support to the Volunteering Team with day-to-day administrative responsibility for supportingthe volunteer journey for all Group committee volunteers, from recruitment to onboarding to succession planning.The post-holder will support the strategic objectives of the team and volunteer strategy.The role will also be the first point of contact and provide logistical support for volunteer events and activities,either online or in person across the UK.A Job Description & Person Specification is available for download below.
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