Head of Resources and Development

We are the Third Sector Interface for Dumfries and Galloway. We work alongside the sector, partners and communitiesto address key local priorities, build capacity and maximise investment in our region. As part of the nationalnetwork of Third Sector Interfaces across Scotland, our joint manifesto sets out commitments to enhancing anddeveloping the role of the third sector as a key partner; a focus on place, community and locality; volunteeringand the strengths of local people & communities; a fairer and wellbeing-focussed economy. We’re looking foran experienced leader to join us as we shape our new strategy and recommit to supporting a strong third sectoracross Dumfries and Galloway. As the Head of Resources and Development, you will oversee sound process, practiceand policy on key areas of organisation effectiveness, including financial management & income, people,organisation performance, governance, resources and administration. You will also support colleagues in thedevelopment of key programmes, including further development of our Fund Management operations and our newCommunity Transport Programme, giving advice, direction and input to their success. As a member of our SeniorLeadership Group, you will contribute to the overall leadership of the organisation and develop keyrelationships with partners and stakeholders, including the Scottish Government, local Council and NHS. To besuccessful, you’ll join us with experience in a finance and/or corporate services leadership role and anunderstanding of charity operations. You will be a compassionate and supportive leader with a commitment toexcellence and improvement, someone who values the capacity of people to make change. You will have interest inorganisation design & development, finance, sustainability, programmes & planning, developing people anddemonstrating impact.For a confidential conversation, please contact #####
to arrange an appointment. For technical advice/helpon applying, you can call Natalie Anderson on 0800 303 8558 .Dumfries or Stranraer with hybrid working and travel (Hybrid)Closing28th April 2024We are the Third Sector Interface for Dumfries and Galloway. We work alongside the sector, partners and communitiesto address key local priorities, build capacity and maximise investment in our region. As part of the nationalnetwork of Third Sector Interfaces across Scotland, our joint manifesto sets out commitments to enhancing anddeveloping the role of the third sector as a key partner; a focus on place, community and locality; volunteeringand the strengths of local people and communities; a fairer and wellbeing-focussed economy.We’re now looking for an experienced leader in the third sector to join us as we shape our new strategy and recommitto supporting a strong third sector across Dumfries and Galloway.As the Lead for Communities and Sector Support, you will lead a team of development officers, support officers andcoordinators whose roles include building sector capacity, collaboration, leadership, good governance,sustainability, planning and volunteering.You will lead the development of Locality Hubs as part of the Community Planning Partnership and work with partnersin the local authority, NHS and others on priorities such as Place Planning and Safer Communities.As a member of our Lead Officer Group, you will also have active participation in wider organisational planning anddelivery to ensure progress towards our medium-term outcomes.To be successful, you’ll join us with experience in a programme or leadership role within the third sector and bringa strong understanding of challenges and opportunities facing the sector in Scotland.You will be a compassionate and supportive leader with a commitment to excellence and improvement, someone who valuesthe capacity of people to make change. You will have interest in community and locality working and will bring afocus on evidence, insights and learning to influence change and build confidence in us.Dumfries or Stranraer with travel (Hybrid)Closing28th April 2024We are the Third Sector Interface for Dumfries and Galloway. We work alongside the sector, partners and communitiesto address key local priorities, build capacity and maximise investment in our region. As part of the nationalnetwork of Third Sector Interfaces across Scotland, our joint manifesto sets out commitments to enhancing anddeveloping the role of the third sector as a key partner; a focus on place, community and locality; volunteeringand the strengths of local people and communities; a fairer and wellbeing-focussed economy.We’re now looking for an experienced programme/project leader to join us as we shape a new regional approach tocommunity transport.As the Lead for Community Transport, you will design and deliver a partnership programme focused on the future ofcommunity transport across Dumfries and Galloway and its integration with regional transport, community andeconomic priorities.You will join the Community Transport Strategic Development Group and work with partners in Dumfries and GallowayCouncil, NHS Dumfries and Galloway, South of Scotland Enterprise, transport providers and other stakeholderswith a view to developing a sustainable operating/business and funding model over a 30-month programme.As a member of our Lead Officer Group, there will also be active participation in wider organisational planning anddelivery to ensure progress towards our medium-term outcomes.To be successful, you’ll join us with experience of managing a strategic programme or project, working withstakeholders and with excellent planning and relationship building skills. Although there is not a requirementto be an expert in community transport or transport infrastructure, the skills to engage subject matter expertsand stakeholders is essential and an understanding of wider community engagement and infrastructure could bebeneficial.You will be a compassionate and supportive leader with a commitment to excellence and improvement, someone who valuesthe capacity of people to make change. You will have interest in community working and will bring a focus onevidence, insights and learning to influence change and build confidence in us.HTSI Office, Dingwall (with some flexibility) (Hybrid)Closing28th April 2024About Us.The Highland Third Sector Interface started work in late 2012 and officially launched early 2013. We are funded bythe Scottish Government, among others, and are one of a network of 32 other ‘Third Sector Interfaces’ acrossScotland.What is a TSI?A Third Sector Interface provides a single point of access for support and advice for the Third Sector within a localarea. They have an outcome framework that they have to work within, but how that is done is very much based onlocal need and diversity within the geography and nature of the Third Sector in that area.About the CJPThe Highland Community Justice Partnership (CJP) was established in 2016 in response to the new Community JusticeScotland Act (#####). The role of the Partnership is simply to work better together in partnership to helpprevent offending and reduce reoffending.About this RoleThe model for community justice in Scotland places local strategic planning and delivery of community justiceservices through Community Planning Partnerships. The purpose of this post is to support the delivery of thelocal Highland Community Justice Outcome Improvement Plan, the operation and reporting of the Community JusticePartnership.Responsibilities:CJP Support• Support the CJP to build relationships and cooperation, supporting the development and delivery of the CommunityJustice Outcome Improvement Plan• To support information sharing and transparency across the governance pathway through the CJP, Highland CPP andelsewhere as agreed.Community Justice Development• Support the CJP to leverage in resourcing to deliver change and actions within the Plan that develops approaches tocommunity justice in Highland• Actively involve the Third Sector, communities, service users, families and victims of offending in the planningand delivery of the work of the CJP and individual partners.Reporting• Preparing and submitting reports and other information , with support from the CJP, to Scottish ministers andCJS• Prepare and submit the annual report, based on the information submitted by the CJP organisations, both to theScottish Ministers/CJS and a second public facing report to demonstrate progression and performance of theCJPAs a team member• Provide line management for the CJP Development Officer• Work collaboratively and respectfully of colleagues, stakeholders and others• Be professional, bringing your best effort and in an honest and non-judgmental wayFalkirk, with flexibility to work remotely for part of the week (Hybrid)Closing24th May 2024CVS Falkirk & District is pleased to announce a new vacancy within our team: Community Participation andEngagement Manager. Funded directly by Scottish Government, the Community Participation and Engagement Manager,is a newly created role to shape, and contribute to, an important and innovative programme of work GreenerGrangemouth: a 10-year programme as part of the Grangemouth and Falkirk Growth Deal (2024#####4) puttingcommunity health and wellbeing at the heart of Grangemouth’s Just Transition Programme.We are looking for a person who understands the community landscape of Grangemouth, the priorities and challengesfaced by the people who live and work in the town and is interested in supporting the transition to net zerothrough the decarbonisation of industry and community justice.With strong communication skills, and exceptional at managing relationships, the postholder will engage with a widenetwork of stakeholders including representatives from the third sector and local communities, industry,business, public sector, and academic sector to create a visible and consistent ‘on the ground’ presence inGrangemouth, focusing on developing relationships with people across the breadth of the community, ensuringthose seldom heard have a route to participation, and supporting collaboration across networks.There is no fixed route map for how to do this and it is a significant challenge. Whilst enhancing community capacityto take part in the Just Transition process in Grangemouth, the Community Participation and Engagement Managerwill be fundamental to establishing a new approach to multi-partner participatory democracy.About CVS Falkirk & DistrictCVS Falkirk & District is an independent registered charity and company limited by guarantee and is recognised asthe Third Sector Interface for the Falkirk Council area. CVS Falkirk & District is committed to supportingthe development of community empowerment, driven by local communities working alongside public services toimprove the lives of people living in the Falkirk and District area through:• Strengthening its role as an Anchor Institution to support and empower Falkirk’s communities through thedevelopment of a strong and independent third sector.• Supporting and developing volunteering, social enterprise, organisational development, third sector partneringmaking key contributions to the delivery of the CPP Falkirk Plan and associated initiatives and strategies.• Bringing the third sector together through thematic forums and community leadership to contribute to local andnational policy and strategic initiatives.• Continuously improving its services to offer best value to its clients, stakeholders, third sector andcommunities.We are a small team, highly motivated and with a wealth of expertise in developing new projects and programmessupporting community participation and engagement through collaboration, co-production and partnerships. Wepromote continuous learning and work hard to being an inclusive and supportive workplace.We offer a wide range of employee benefits including hybrid working, an excellent pension scheme, 25 days paidholiday plus 12 public holidays per year as well as a workplace health and wellbeing plan where you can claimback some of the costs associated with essential healthcare, as well as providing access to valuable health andwellbeing services.
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