Community and Events Fundraising Officer (West Coast of Scotland)

Job title:                          Community and Events Fundraising Officer (West Coast of Scotland)

Division:                          Income Generation

Responsible to:             Senior Fundraising Officer (Head of Income Generation during maternity leave)

Hours:                              Permanent, 36 hours per week (full time). This role will require occasional weekend and evening working for which time                                                            off in lieu will be agreed

Location:                         Hybrid working model (combination of office/home-based)

Salary:                              £26,896 – £29,746

 

  • Advertised from: 28 November 2024
  • Closing Date: Sunday 5 January 2025 at 12noon
  • Interview Date: Monday 13 January 2025
  • Interview Location: National Office, Burnbrae Road, Paisley, PA1 2FB

 

By joining Scottish Huntington’s Association (SHA) as a Community and Events Fundraising Officer you can play a full and active role in securing income to improve the lives of families impacted by Huntington’s disease.

Scottish Huntington’s Association is the only charity in the country exclusively dedicated to providing expert and personalised support for those impacted by Huntington’s disease, regardless of where they live.

Organised, motivated and a confident communicator, you’ll be responsible for driving income and building relationships throughout the West Coast of Scotland to ensure we have the funds needed to deliver our specialist services for every family impacted by this devastating disease. We welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds including (but not limited to) account management, marketing, fundraising, event management, or sales, and candidates who live permanently in any of the following areas: Glasgow, Renfrewshire, Lanarkshire or Ayrshire.

With supporter stewardship, event management, delivering inspiring presentations, and managing volunteers, no week will be the same. The Community and Events Fundraising Officer (West Coast of Scotland) will be joining a hard-working and talented fundraising team, working closely with our Head of Income Generation and Senior Community, Event & Individual Giving Fundraising Officer, as well as our Community and Events Fundraising Officer (East Coast of Scotland), our Communications team and the wider SHA team.

We are looking for an engaging, passionate and tenacious person who can deliver strong, cost effective and sustainable income growth for the charity, along with excellent and engaging copywriting skills, proficient admin and organisational skills, experience in developing professional relationships and ability to manage a busy and varied workload. This is a chance for you to channel your varied skills, qualities, and passion for relationship building to improve the lives of families impacted by Huntington’s disease in Scotland.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure check. SHA is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service that is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. We therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer, or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.

As we offer flexible working, this role benefits from a hybrid work model, home and office working.

There will be periodic travel required throughout the West Coast of Scotland to attend fundraising events, presentations and there will also be occasional travel required for organisation-wide meetings.

This role will require occasional weekend and evening working for which time off in lieu will be agreed.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer benefits including flexible working practices and a generous leave allowance totalling 37 days (25 days Annual leave and 12 days public holidays). Upon 4 completed years of service, you will receive an extra day for each completed year up to a maximum of 5 days, and the opportunity to opt into our competitive pension scheme.

This is an exciting time for the charity, now in the second year of Standing Tall: A Strategy For Growth 2023 – 2028 to transform the care and support of Huntington’s families, expand specialist services and deepen involvement in research and clinical trials.

 

About Scottish Huntington’s Association

People impacted by Huntington’s disease need specialist services to cope with a severe and complex disease, its impact on families, and a lack of awareness amongst health and social care providers and the wider public.

Scottish Huntington’s Association is the only charity in the country exclusively dedicated to providing expert and personalised support for those impacted by Huntington’s disease.

Our personalised support reduces unnecessary hospital admissions, supports carers and other family members; lowers household poverty; and alleviates wellbeing risks to children and young people living in Huntington’s families.

We are commissioned by NHS Boards and Health and Social Care Partnerships throughout the country to share our expertise with front-line staff and build support for improved services and higher standards of care for every family impacted by this devastating disease. Scottish Huntington’s Association plays a full and active role in attracting the global research community to Scotland to work in partnership with us to improve the lives of families impacted by Huntington’s disease.

If you wish to apply to join a values-driven organisation, founded by families for families and recognised at national and international levels for its expertise and support delivered through a nationwide network of Huntington’s Disease Specialists, Specialist Youth Advisors, and Financial Wellbeing Officers, please follow the application notes below.

 

Application notes

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification documents then complete the downloadable Application Form and the downloadable Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.

Please email your completed application, including the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, with the subject line Community and Events Fundraising Officer (West Coast of Scotland) vacancy, to recruitment@hdscotland.org

Informal enquiries should be made for the attention of the Head of Income Generation by emailing recruitment@hdscotland.org

 

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Senior Central Admin and HR Officer

Job title:                                      Senior Central Admin and HR Officer

Division:                                      Central Services

Responsible to:                          Head of Income Generation and Administration

Hours:                                          Permanent, 36 hours per week (full-time).

Location:                                     Hybrid (National Office and Home)

Salary:                                          £26,896 to £29,746

 

  • Advertised from: 28 November 2024
  • Closing Date: 5 January 2025 at 12noon
  • Interview Date: 14 January 2025
  • Interview Location: National Office, Paisley

 

Job Role:

Scottish Huntington’s Association are seeking to recruit a suitably experienced Senior Central Admin and Human Resource Officer to join our central services team. This role involves offering guidance and support to the organisation while ensuring that both the physical and virtual working environments and processes meet the needs of the wider team.

Reporting to the Head of Income Generation and Administration you will play a key role in developing and implementing strategies related to HR, health and safety, ICT, data management and office administration.

 

Key responsibilities:

  • Ensure the effective operation and upkeep of office facilities and equipment.
  • Develop and revise HR policies in accordance with legislation, providing clear communication to staff.
  • Offer HR guidance to managers and colleagues to ensure compliance.
  • Manage all activities related to the employee lifecycle, including planning, recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding.
  • Oversee DBS and PVG requests.
  • Coordinate Learning & Development initiatives and train managers on HR topics.
  • Promote employee wellbeing through wellness initiatives and oversee occupational health issues.
  • Use research and data analysis to drive informed decision-making.
  • Support the Senior Leadership Team with change projects and consultations.
  • Create and maintain various HR documentation, including reports and guides.

 

Additional information:

Proficiency in English communication is required, as is evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK.

You will need to be available to work from our registered national office a minimum of three full days each week, situated at Business First, Burnbrae Road, Paisley PA1 2FB. For the rest of your working week, you will have the option to work from home. Additionally, occasional travel to various locations in Scotland may be necessary for departmental and organisation-wide meetings.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure check. SHA is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service that is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. We therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer, or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer benefits including a generous leave allowance totalling 37 days. Upon 4 completed years of service, you will receive an extra day for each completed year up to a maximum of 5 days, and the opportunity to opt into our competitive pension scheme.

This is an exciting time for the charity, now in the second year of Standing Tall: A Strategy For Growth 2023 – 2028 to transform the care and support of Huntington’s families, expand specialist services and deepen involvement in research and clinical trials.

 

About Scottish Huntington’s Association

People impacted by Huntington’s disease need specialist services to cope with a severe and complex disease, its impact on families, and a lack of awareness amongst health and social care providers and the wider public.

Scottish Huntington’s Association is the only charity in the country exclusively dedicated to providing expert and personalised support for those impacted by Huntington’s disease.

Our personalised support reduces unnecessary hospital admissions, supports carers and other family members; lowers household poverty; and alleviates wellbeing risks to children and young people living in Huntington’s families.

We are commissioned by NHS Boards and Health and Social Care Partnerships throughout the country to share our expertise with front-line staff and build support for improved services and higher standards of care for every family impacted by this devastating disease. Scottish Huntington’s Association plays a full and active role in attracting the global research community to Scotland to work in partnership with us to improve the lives of families impacted by Huntington’s disease.

 

If you wish to apply to join a values-driven organisation, founded by families for families and recognised at national and international levels for its expertise and support delivered through a nationwide network of Huntington’s Disease Specialists, Specialist Youth Advisors, and Financial Wellbeing Officers, please follow the application notes below.

 

Application notes

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification documents then complete the Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.

Please email your completed application, including the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, with the subject line Senior Central Admin and HR Officer vacancy, to recruitment@hdscotland.org

Informal enquiries should be made for the attention of the Head of Income Generation and Administration by emailing recruitment@hdscotland.org

 

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