Head of Finance & Estates

Victim Support Scotland – Empowering People Affected by Crime.We put victims and witnesses at the heart of everything we do so they are heard, have improved health and well-being,feel safer, more secure, and informed and that we are an effective organisation, that makes a lastingdifference.Who We Are?Victim Support Scotland provides support and information to people affected by crime and campaigns for victim andwitness rights. Regardless of whether a crime has been reported, or when it happened, our services are free,confidential, and tailored to individuals’ needs.Our vision is that people affected by crime – victims, witnesses, and their families – are treated with dignity andrespect and are at the heart of the justice in Scotland. Our mission is to ensure that all those affected bycrime receive high quality support that will help them to recover from their experiences. All our work is guidedand underpinned by our six core principles of being engaging and compassionate; inclusive and accessible;person-centred; adaptive, flexible, and responsive; collaborative; and knowledgeable and skilled.Do you want to work with an organisation that makes a difference to the lives of people affected by crime? A fabulousopportunity has arisen to come and join Victim Support Scotland as its Head of Finance and Estates.We are looking for an ambitious candidate who is passionate about continuous improvement and able to contributeprofessional expertise to develop the service and support key projects.The ideal candidate should be used to working independently and be able to demonstrate experience of managing achallenging workload in a busy environment to meet all deadlines. The postholder will be required to ensurecompliance with statutory and regulatory requirements is maintained at all times and must have experience ofcompleting year-end accounts.We are looking for an exceptional candidate with the required financial background and excellent people skills. Aqualified accountant, you will head up a small team ensuring that appropriate procedures and controls are inplace and you will play an important part in ensuring that the organisation manages its resources efficientlyand effectively.Salary: £47,266 - £62,420 (Pro-rata) Salary on appointment will normally be at the lower salary point, withprogression subject to regular review - in line with VSS performance appraisal arrangements. A higher salaryplacing will be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated.What is the roleAs a member of the Corporate Leadership Team (CLT) and reporting directly to the Director of Corporate Services, youwill be responsible for overseeing all financial and estates activity within VSS, ensuring the beneficial use ofall resources and capital to allow VSS to achieve its strategy and organisational objectives. You will providefinancial and estates management information to the VSS Executive LeadershipTeam (ELT) and will provide leadership to the Finance and Administration team in delivering a high quality andeffective customer service.You will create financial forecasting models, financial policies and procedures and lead on financial, estates andsustainability strategy and plans, in line with VSS overall strategy. You will ensure that all accounting andestates activity complies with regulations. You will work closely with other members of the CLT and will supportbusiness planning. You will be responsible for delivering recommendations from VSS’ estates management strategyby ensuring the physical needs of the organisation are met in a manner that is appropriate and cost effective,and ensures compliance with health and safety regulations for VSS employees and service users. You are alsoresponsible for the lease management for VSS occupied premises.We would consider Hybrid working and applications to work part-time in this role, this can be discussed atinterview.Please note - This post will be subject to a satisfactory Standard Disclosure Scotland check.What we offer?When you work for Victim Support Scotland, your wellbeing is important to us. Not only do we offer an enhanced annualleave package of 42 days (Pro-rata), but you will also have access to our free health cash plan which includescover for you and your family across a range of benefits, which include, dental cover, access to a virtual GP,counselling, legal support and discounts on gym memberships, cinema tickets, retail and much more. In additionwe offer a generous pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay and access to a credit union. Supportingemployee development is important to us and we offer comprehensive learning and development opportunities.Victim Support Scotland – Empowering People Affected by Crime.We put victims and witnesses at the heart of everything we do so they are heard, have improved health and well-being,feel safer, more secure, and informed and that we are an effective organisation, that makes a lastingdifference.Who We Are?Victim Support Scotland provides support and information to people affected by crime and campaigns for victim andwitness rights. Regardless of whether a crime has been reported, or when it happened, our services are free,confidential, and tailored to individuals’ needs. Our vision is that people affected by crime – victims,witnesses, and their families – are treated with dignity and respect and are at the heart of the justice inScotland. Our mission is to ensure that all those affected by crime receive high quality support that will helpthem to recover from their experiences. All our work is guided and underpinned by our six core principles ofbeing engaging and compassionate; inclusive and accessible; person-centred; adaptive, flexible, and responsive;collaborative; and knowledgeable and skilled. Now is the time to join Victim Support Scotland, helping us worktowards the ambitions of our 5-year plan:VSS is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all of our service users and has a thorough and rigorousrecruitment and selection process including PVG scheme checks in place to ensure this commitment is met.What is the roleThis is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Support Co-ordinator , working 14 hours per week.Thursdays 9-6pmSaturdays 10-4pmThe successful candidate must have access to their own vehicle and willingness to travel off the islands on occasion(e.g. for training or development activities)Primary location: Lerwick, however you will be expected to cover throughout the locality is required.Reporting directly to a Locality Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring, within your Service(s), that VSS’slocal service development and delivery plan is being implemented within your geographical area(s). Servicedelivery is provided by a team of skilled and knowledgeable volunteers, you will be responsible for planningtheir deployment to ensure that the service delivered meets the desired outcomes of victims and witnesses ofcrime, our service users. Responsible for all aspects of a volunteer engagement with VSS at your services,including recruitment, induction, learning and development, ongoing performance management and support.Contributing to business planning and co-ordination ensuring that continuous learning takes place to monitorthat the outcomes of service users are being met.If you are looking for a role with a purpose, where you can really make a difference, then this may be the role foryou.What you’ll need to be successfulWe are looking for someone who is experienced in a similar role and can evidence of continuing professionaldevelopment, effective leadership style, able to build confidence, motivate and improve performance. Analyticalskills, must be able to understand, collect, analyse, report and present data. The ability to challengestereotyping, prejudice, discrimination and bias. Good working knowledge of the voluntary/charity sector isrequired, as is a willingness to be flexible in working hours and able to travel as required.Please note - This post will be subject to a satisfactory PVG check, references, and proof that you have the right towork in the UK.What we offer?When you work for Victim Support Scotland, your wellbeing is important to us. Not only do we offer an enhanced annualleave package of 39 days, but you will also have access to our free health cash plan which includes cover foryou and your family across a range of benefits, which include, dental cover, access to a virtual GP,counselling, legal support and discounts on gym memberships, cinema tickets, retail and much more. In additionwe offer a generous pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay and access to a credit union. Supportingemployee development is important to us and we offer comprehensive learning and development opportunities.Sacro’s mission is to deliver life-changing services that empower people, give hope and protection, and help to buildsafe communities.This new role will manage the smooth deployment and ongoing operation of our new case management system. You willassist end-users with system usage, troubleshoot issues, provide training, and collaborate with technical teamsto enhance system functionality.You will be educated to Degree level or equivalent, experience of working within IT projects or similar and beinginvolved or coordinating and leading training. Experience of D365, collaborating with cross-functional teams,project management experience, exceptional communication and IT skills are essential.We offer some great benefits, including family friendly policies, flexible and hybrid working and work-life balance.We also have generous annual leave entitlement, employee wellbeing scheme, cycle to work scheme, pension schemeand death in service, enhanced company sick pay. We will offer learning and development, progression andqualifications with the opportunity for growth and development.We welcome applications from individuals who share Sacro’s aims and values and want to engage with those we supportto help them move on to a more secure, settled and fulfilling life and value diversity from all sections of thecommunity.This role will be part of the Operations and Development team and will be line managed by the Head of Operations andDevelopment.You will join an ambitious and supportive organisation. We have a track record of funding success and existingrelationships with Scottish Government Funds and Charitable Trusts and Foundations. We have a fundraisingstrategy in place and a management team and board who all recognise the importance of developing a fundraisingculture throughout our organisation.Person Specification:An experienced fundraising professional you will bring a good understanding of the national fundraising, charity andsocial enterprise sectors and an up-to-date awareness of the trends and developments in these areas. We arelooking for someone with experience of writing compelling funding proposals and managing relationships to securefive-six figure grants and philanthropic gifts.You will bring your professional expertise and high-quality people management skills to develop the development andengagement team to deliver their best. If you are highly motivated, with a track record in meeting/exceedingincome targets, and passionate about strengthening the rights of children and young people then we encourage youto apply. To find out more about the role please download the job description here. Membership of the PVG Scheme is essential for this role and the successful candidate will be required to apply forthe scheme and produce an acceptable PVG Scheme Record.Closing16th May 2024Victim Support Scotland – Empowering People Affected by CrimeWe put victims and witnesses at the heart of everything we do so they are heard, have improved health and well-being,feel safer, more secure, and informed and that we are an effective organisation, that makes a lastingdifference.Who We Are?Victim Support Scotland provides support and information to people affected by crime and campaigns for victim andwitness rights. Regardless of whether a crime has been reported, or when it happened, our services are free,confidential, and tailored to individuals’ needs.Our vision is that people affected by crime – victims, witnesses, and their families – are treated with dignity andrespect and are at the heart of the justice in Scotland. Our mission is to ensure that all those affected bycrime receive high quality support that will help them to recover from their experiences. All our work is guidedand underpinned by our six core principles of being engaging and compassionate; inclusive and accessible;person-centred; adaptive, flexible, and responsive; collaborative; and knowledgeable and skilled. Now is thetime to join Victim Support Scotland, helping us work towards the ambitions of our 5-year plan: Empowering people affected by crime: VSS Strategy 2021-2026 .VSS is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all of our service users and has a thorough and rigorousrecruitment and selection process including PVG scheme checks in place to ensure this commitment is met.What is the roleReporting directly to the Head of Service, you will be responsible for a team of Co-ordinators who in turn managegroups of volunteers to deliver and evaluate the support to victims and witnesses, our service users, at localcourt and community-based services. You will be responsible for ensuring, within your services, that VSS’sorganisational objectives are being implemented at a local level and have a role in business planning to ensurethat all service users within your local area are aware of, and have access to, the support they need. You willbe responsible for all aspects of people management for staff in your area, ensuring that employees andvolunteers are supported, knowledgeable and capable to deliver the support that meets service user’s needs.Location:Inverness office, with travel across the locality and further afield being an expectationof this role.We offer a 28 hour working week. You will also join a rota of Service Managers to provide remote management supportaround the country on an on-call basis. You will receive an additional allowance for this.Primary location: Inverness, however be able to travel throughout Highlands and Islands Localityessential (this includes Elgin, Inverness, Tain, Wick, Fort William, Portree, Stornoway, Lochmaddy, Oban, andOrkney, Shetland and the Outer Hebrides (Western Isles).Work pattern:Monday - Friday 8AM - 8PM & Saturday 10AM - 4PM (the work pattern can be in betweenthese hours, further details can be discussed at interview stage)What you’ll need to be successfulWe are looking for a dynamic, driven, and motivated individual with a proven track record in managing and supportingthe delivery of high-quality support and staff within our community and court services across the Highland area.You must have a degree qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience, continuing professional developmentand the ability to plan and organise complex workloads with shifting deadlines in order to meet specifictargets, ensuring quality output. Good verbal and written communications skills, along with the ability andconfidence to develop effective internal and external relationships which deliver organisational goals. Andwillingness to be flexible in working hours and able to travel as required. In return you will receive, regulartraining, supervision and opportunities to expand your skills including learning about the criminal justicesystem.As well as being responsible for your team, you will have lead responsibility for safeguarding across the LocalityManager team. In this capacity, you will work closely with the Head of Service Delivery and peers to activelycontribute to the continuous improvement of our safeguarding across the locally delivered services.Please note - This post will be subject to a satisfactory PVG check and two satisfactory references.What we offer?When you work for Victim Support Scotland, your wellbeing is important to us. Not only do we offer a generous annualleave package of 39 days (Pro-rata) for this post and a 35 hour week, but you will also have access to our freehealth cash plan which includes cover for you and your family across a range of benefits, which include, dentalcover, access to a virtual GP, counselling, legal support and discounts on gym memberships, cinema tickets,retail and much more. In addition we offer a generous pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay and accessto a credit union. Supporting employee development is important to us and we offer comprehensive learning anddevelopment opportunities.If you are looking for a role with a purpose, where you can really make a difference, then this may be the role foryou.
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