Head of Scotland and Northern Ireland

Scotland or Northern Ireland, with travel around the UK as necessary (Remote)Closing28th May 2024Advertised from 1st May 202437.5 hours per week. Fixed term contract until December 2025.RoleThe Head of Scotland and Northern Ireland is responsible for leading our vision to end the need for food banks inScotland and Northern Ireland. Scotland currently leads the way in having a rights-based, progressive agenda toending the need for food banks, but there is much to do to ensure political intentions become a reality. Thisrole directs Trussell Trust’s policy and public affairs work in Scotland and Northern Ireland, leads ourScotland and Northern Ireland department as they support our network of food banks and works strategically withkey partners to tackle the underlying reasons why people need to come to food banks.Application notesClosing date: 9am on 28th May 2024. We reserve the right to close early or extend this date depending on the numberof applicants.Interviews will be held in person in Glasgow on 6th and 7th June 2024.The main focus of this new role is to grow and develop supporter relationships that secure the longer-termsustainability of ELFB through grants, corporate donations and sponsorships.This role would be suited to someone with strong written communication skills and relationship building skills who isdriven and well organised.Key responsibilitiesRespond positively and professionally to supporter enquiriesIdentify and research funders, develop andmaintain a pipeline of prospectsBuild and maintain relationships with fundersMake applicationsto funders ranging from letters to small family trusts to large and complex lottery or statutory bodybids.Ensure funding bid and reporting deadlines are adhered to and maintain productive relationshipswith all fundersReport on performance and social outcomesActively promote and encouragefundraising activity within the communityRepresent ELFB at fundraising and networking events asrequiredWork closely with the Foodbank Manager to establish fundraising targets and strategySupport thedevelopment of a calendar of fundraising eventsLead the development of supporter communications toeffectively engage with all areas of the community across all channels including digital mediaEnsurecompliance with all regulations, codes of practice and best practice in the sectorPositively representELFB and its work at events, meetings and strive to increase awareness of the Organisations work and need forsupportEmbed a fundraising culture throughout ELFB that maximises all opportunities for engagement andsupport.Other:Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably expected to fulfil the role.Person SpecificationExperience of working in a fundraising roleExperience of securing funds/contractsExperience ofdeveloping and submitting successful written applicationsExcellent written and face to facecommunication skills and the ability to connect with a range of different peopleAble to support andcontribute in a committed and diverse teamAbility to manage time effectively including working to tightdeadlinesComputer literacy with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.Experience within the charity voluntary sectorUnderstanding of GDPR and compliance re data handlingUnderstanding of the causes and factors contributing to food insecurity and food poverty, and the need for crisis and more than food responsesKnowledge of the funding landscape across ScotlandThe Butterfly Trust is the lead agency providing social support for people affected by Cystic Fibrosis throughoutScotland. We provide a comprehensive and diverse range of outreach services for all ages of people with CysticFibrosis and their families across Scotland.We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and approachable individual to join our team, with an appropriateskillset to add value and who has a commitment to continued professional development. We will provide bothin-house and external training to ensure all of our team develop their skills and knowledge to fulfil their roleto the best of their ability.The Children & Families Manager will be responsible for the delivery of services for children affected by CysticFibrosis and their carers. This will include providing support and supervision to our team of volunteerbefrienders.The role is based in our Edinburgh office but will involve travelling throughout Scotland to visit service users,provide support to volunteers and meet with specialist NHS Cystic Fibrosis team in hospitals.The Children & Families Manager will be part of a team, which collectively provides support that ensures bestoutcomes for people living with Cystic Fibrosis.The successful candidate will have good communication, problem-solving and organisational skills and they will beable to motivate others and work with people at all levels.Full driving licence and a car is essential.For this regulated work the successful candidate will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership which willbe paid for by the Trust.We offer:Out of pocket expensesIndividual staff training budget/in-house trainingCommunity Volunteers Enabling You (COVEY) has operated across Lanarkshire for 32 years supporting 4,500 children,young people and parents/carers to become more resilient, safe and better equipped to reach their fullpotential. COVEY provides 1-1 and group-based befriending, mentoring and intensive family support.This role has lead responsibility for driving strategic growth, through leading on all income generation (identifyingand securing tenders, contracts, grants) and strengthening stakeholder relationships with existing andprospective funders.We are looking for someone who has experience of securing and managing high-value partnerships at six figure levelsfrom statutory funders and grant making trusts/foundations. You will also have substantial, proven success ofmeeting ambitious funding targets and have excellent oral/written communication skills with a close attention todetail. You will have the ability to think creatively to drive innovation within the team and be adaptable withthe ability to cope well under pressure and work to deadlines.What we offerWe offer a rewarding role with the opportunity to develop your skills and future career in an enriching environmentwith the following benefits:flexible working (including flexi-time)access to learning and development opportunitiesone special leave day to celebrate your birthdayannual staff and volunteer recognition awardsquarterly staff wellbeing activitiesannual all staff outing/activityHSF Health plan for employees (and their spouse/partner and children) including dental and optical claim back, physio claim back, personal accident coverage, GP, mental health counselling, legal support, discounts for gym, cinema and shoppingaccess to ScotWest Credit Union offering loans, mortgages and savings accountsThis is an excellent and rare opportunity for an experienced manager and qualified worker to join The Lilias GrahmTrust. The post involves supporting practitioners and families whilst developing parenting capacity assessmentand the delivery of service. The post holder will contribute to the unique culture and ethos of LGT.Key Responsibilities:The successful candidate will:Work proactively to achieving positive, engaging, relationships with families, all other services, andstakeholders.Lead their team and delegate effectively.Motivate families, individuals, and theteam with excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills.Undertake high quality writtenassessments whilst demonstrating critical thinking and warmth in their assessments.Continually work todevelop the team and service delivery to ultimately benefit the families we serve.Contribute andparticipate in the development, and delivery of the day to day running of the service to promote of the welfareof staff and families.Monitor the efficiency and quality of policies, procedures, and currentdocuments, actively promoting a culture of continuous improvement.Provide supervision, coaching,mentoring, training and induction to staff and volunteers.Be committed and willing to meet the needs ofthe service, working 9am-5pm, five days a week and additional shift, evening and weekends asrequired.Participate in the on-call system which includes public holidays, evenings, andweekends.Essential skills and Experience RequiredThe successful applicant will:Hold a degree in Social Work or another relevant degree eg psychology as a minimum qualification with ongoingpersonal development for continued practice.Be trauma informed with a working knowledge of thesignificant impact that poverty and systems have on children and families.Have a keen interest inattachment theory, child development and understanding of an approach of therapeutic parenting.Have acurrent working knowledge of child development, and attachment and trauma informed theory which will underpinpractice.Be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council and adhere to standards in line withtheir requirements.Have the creativity, compassion, and skill base to deliver robust and focusedparenting capacity assessments.Have a keen interest in the delivery of The Promise Scotland and thesupports required to scaffold families in the community.Have Line Management experience (essential) ofmulti-disciplinary agencies, in children and families.Be proficient in the use of Microsoft officeprogrammes, including Excel and PowerPoint.Hold a full driving licence and have use of their ownvehicle (mileage paid).Provide two references and join the PVG Scheme.Who are we?The LGT is a registered Scottish Charity which offers independent parenting capacity assessments within a ruralresidential setting near the village of Thornhill, 10 miles from Stirling town centre. We provided residentialplacements to parents and their child/children in cases where a Local Authority has concerns about the parent’sability to meet the children’s needs. By working with the families, we are able to provide evidence -basedinformation about whether the child can remain safely within the family, and if so, what support is required.The LGT’s practice is based on Kate Cairns ‘Five to Thrive working model’ and, via a 12-week parenting capacityassessment we assess, support, and develop parent’s confidence, skills, and insight to promote healthyattachments. The LGT staff team work closely in partnership with independent consultants in Social Work,Psychiatry, Counselling, Health, Play, Music, and Art Therapy to provide a holistic and organic assessment.The LGT has a committed and motivated staff team whose focus is to strengthen parent and child relationships toprovide a better future for families. We are committed to providing high quality support designed aroundfamilies’ abilities, needs and choices and we do this by providing high quality services that will buildparent’s and children’s capacity to overcome stress and alienation arising from poverty and socialexclusion.ValuesAt the Lilias Graham Trust, we know that there is no prescription or rulebook for every situation. We have thereforedeveloped a statement of values that will underpin and guide all our work. The successful candidate will havethe key qualities and share these common values.The role holder will maintain and develop a culture of:Compassion: We will treat every parent, child, family and colleague with kindness, compassion,and warmth.Respect: We will treat every parent, child, family, and colleague withrespect for our shared humanity as well as for our individual uniqueness. Although we will make assessments, wewill not jump to judgemental conclusions and will work in a transparent, honest, and equalising way. Humanbeings are fallible, and we can all make mistakes. This shared aspect of being human is something weunderstand.Hope: We will create the conditions within which hope can blossom, bybelieving in the potential of families and understanding how difficult things have been in thepast.Trust: We will seek to earn the trust of the families we work with. Throughtransparency, honesty, and solidarity we will aspire to be trustworthy in everything we do, even when outcomesmay not be what everyone would hope for.Care: All our work will be underpinned bytaking time to build authentic, warm, and caring relationships with parents and children. Through properlistening and empathy, we will seek to understand families, their situations, and future hopes.At LGT families are provided with an opportunity to achieve their potential. As a practice manger you will look forthese glimmers of potential and guide the team through evidence-based practice.Outline of Terms of Employment:Contract: PermanentLeave entitlement: 20 Annual leave days & 10 Public HolidaysHours of Duty: 40 hours per weekShift work: Shift and weekend work may be required.On Call: The post holder will participate in the on-call system,
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