Head of Service

This role will manage Victim Support Scotland teams in Glasgow, West and South West (On site)Advertised from 21st May 2024RoleVictim 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 safe, more secure, and informed that we are an effective organisation, which 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.As a member of the Corporate Leadership Team (CLT) and reporting directly to the Director of Service Delivery, youwill be responsible for delivering, implementing, and evaluating the delivery of services in your area.Working collaboratively as part of a team you will be responsible for ensuring that VSS’s strategic objectives arebeing implemented and will have a key role in developing future strategies and business planning to ensure thatthe needs of victims and witnesses are being met.You will have responsibility for managing staff and volunteers, ensuring that they are supported, knowledgeable andcapable to deliver services that meet service users' needs.What You’ll Need to Be SuccessfulYou will hold a demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development with a solid academic foundation. As wellas excellent quantitative and qualitative research skills, meticulous attention to detail, and excellentorganisational and planning abilities encompassing program, resource, and performance management.Showing effective communication skills, both written and verbal, demonstrated through successful externalrelationship management and the ability to present complex information visually to diverse audiences.Full details of this role and relevant qualifications are available in the job description, by following thelink.Please note - This post will be subject to a Basic Disclosure Scotland check. The role is based in the Central Beltbut the ability to travel to all VSS bases and spaces is a requirement.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 and a 35-hour week, but you will also have access to our free health cash plan whichincludes cover for you and your family across a range of benefits, which include, dental cover, access to avirtual GP, counselling, legal support and discounts on gym memberships, cinema tickets, retail and muchmore.In addition, we offer a generous pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay and access to a credit union.Supporting employee development is important to us and we offer comprehensive learning and developmentopportunities.Application notesFor further information and an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Sarah Gracie on 07999 421314or email ##### Closing date for completed applications – 14th June 2024Proposed Interview date – 25th June 2024Victim 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.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.We’re looking for a Head of Development with a passion for diversity and inclusion to join our team. Could that beyou?Who are we?Deaf Action is a deaf-led charity, supporting and celebrating deaf people. We were established in 1835 and work withdeaf people across Scotland and the South of England. Our work is geared towards empowering all deaf people toachieve their potential and fully participate in society, with equality of rights, access and opportunity.• As a senior manager has extensive previous experience of managing the middle management level of their team throughrobust performance management and being a role model.• Is also comfortable and skilled in dealing with people in a variety of situations and at all levels.• Is enthusiastic, optimistic, committed, flexible and adaptable.• Is self-motivated and able to work under own autonomy, as part of a team and in collaboration with the Deaf ActionBoard.• Demonstrates openness to change and adapts quickly to new ways of working.• Is self-aware and recognises own strengths and weaknesses and how to manage their own development and thedevelopment of others.• Has an ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion and diplomacy.• Demonstrates honesty, fairness and integrity in actions.The ideal candidates will be fully committed to our values, which can be found on our website.The roleThe Head of Development is accountable to the Chief Executive.In addition to being part of the Senior Management team, managing key strategic operational decisions, the Head ofDevelopment will have a pivotal role in leading the development of services offered by Deaf Action through thecreation of a robust long-term funding and marketing strategy for organisational sustainability.Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) is the National Development Body for Scotland’s museums and galleries. We support asector of 449 museums and galleries, through strategic investment, workforce development, advice and advocacy.We are a forward facing and inclusive organisation, committed to the ongoing development of a positive culturefor our team.We are looking for a Senior Museum Development Manager to work with the Head of Museum Development to facilitate andsupport development across the sector in line with Scotland’s Museums and Galleries Strategy. The strategyprovides a framework for the sector and MGS to work to ensure the future relevance and resilience of the sector.It centres around three thematic strands of Connection, Resilience and Workforce.You will have significant knowledge and understanding of the Scottish museums sector and current issues facing it inorder to articulate the needs of the sector and turn that into action. Key to this role is direct engagementwith museums and galleries in Scotland to build an understanding of diverse development needs. You will buildstrategic relationships, initiate development programmes and identify funding opportunities, workingcollaboratively to deliver impactful programmes and projects.You will also have experience of addressing barriers to inclusion and driving positive change, with an understandingof anti-racism and anti-oppression in order to lead MGS’s work to support museums to become more inclusive.As part of MGS’ senior management team, you will build and nurture effective working relationships across theorganisation. You will manage a team of staff within the wider Museum Development Team.The successful candidate will manifest MGS’s core values: collaboration, integrity, passion for museums, andcourageousness.
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