General Manager

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Job description

• Merry-go-round shop (32-36 Nithsdale Road, G41 2AN) or hub (Shawlands Arcade, 108 Kilmarnock Road with option to work from home. (Hybrid)
• Closing10th May 2024
• Advertised from 22nd April 2024
• 30-37 hours per week - specify your preference in your application. Duration: 12 months

Role About Us

Merry-go-round Glasgow is a charity in the Southside. We support local families with high quality, low cost

children's goods and through inclusive events and workshops. We have a boutique style charity shop in

Strathbungo selling everything baby, run an events programme, and also work with over 120 agencies across

the city to provide free packs of goods to families in need. We have a staff team of 14 and are an inclusive andsupportive employer.

We are the winner of the Environmental Social Enterprise award in Scotland and the UK. We are a highly aspirationalorganisation creating huge local impact. Having recently doubled the size of our shop we are passionate aboutexceeding expectations and our goal of being a one-stop shop and the first choice for parents in Glasgow.

The Role

The General Manager is a key leadership role entrusted in guiding the organisation, and driving momentum to achievesustainability and growth. They play a central role in coordinating and managing all activity in theorganisation. Reporting directly to the board of directors, the postholder is responsible for providing insightand strategic direction across all areas of the business.

The General Manager will motivate teams and ensure all have clarity on the vision and strategic path. The role iscrucial in creating consistency and efficiency across all areas of the organisation. The post will directlymanage the Retail supervisor, Operations manager, Events coordinator and the Community Engagement Officer. Thekey objective is to coach and develop all team members to deliver on outcomes. They will play a pivotal role intranslating the board's vision and strategy into actionable plans, driving them forward with enthusiasm.Additionally, they will lead by example in fostering a positive working culture and setting the standard forexcellence.

The post holder will be extremely organised, self-motivated, able to drive their own workload, able to workindependently with enthusiasm to succeed and have a very ambitious vision.

Application notes Please ONLY submit applications (CV and cover letter explaining how you meet the necessary criteria and preferredhours) to:

Could you help grow our income from Charitable Trusts and Foundations and make a lasting difference to the lives ofthe babies, children, young people and families we support?

You will be joining one of Scotland's leading charities, where you will develop new and effective fundraisingpropositions to ensure we provide the best hospital experience possible.

We fund a variety of child and family services, innovative medical equipment, research and enhancements, giving youthe opportunity to seek funds for a diverse range of projects.

Do you have a passion for developing funding opportunities to make a difference? Are you a natural leader who isskilled in managing a team who play an important part in organisational success? If so, we have a greatopportunity for you to join Quarriers as Head of Business Development & Grants.

Your new opportunity

Quarriers have a rare and exciting opportunity for a Head of Business Development & Grants to work in partnershipwith our Associate Directors and Operational Managers to identify opportunities and develop new and existingservices. You will manage and work closely with the Business Development & Grants team leading andimplementing development strategies to support growth and funding for the overall organisation. You will play akey part in liaising with internal and external stakeholders and overseeing tender and funding opportunitiesincluding submissions.

As the Head of Business Development & Grants you will closely monitor and track potential tender opportunitiesincluding managing a portfolio of grants and funding aligned with department income and expenditure againstbudget and set targeted income.

This is a full-time permanent role working 35 hours per week (Monday - Friday) in line with our agile working policy,which blends home-working with office time and service visits.

What you will need to bring to the role

• Proven experience and understanding of implementing and managing business development strategies ideally withinthe social care/healthcare sector.
• An understanding of social care/healthcare servicedesign.
• Skills in managing risk and business development with an understanding of the Grant fundinglandscape and innovative practice.
• Excellent IT knowledge and experience in using databasesystems.
• Extensive knowledge and experience at a senior level in a complexorganisation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organisational skills to support strictdeadlines and work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
• Previous experience ofmanaging a team and delivering positive results.
• Driving licence is essential

What's in it for you?

• Substantial holiday entitlement.
• Generous workplace pension.
• Family-friendly working policiesand procedures.
• Life Assurance.
• Wider benefits including our Employee Assistance Programme, freephysiotherapy & occupational health support.

Quarriers have Investors in People Platinum accreditation and are a Scottish Living Wage Employer

About Us

Quarriers is one of Scotland's leading social care charities. We provide practical care and support for vulnerablechildren, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances. We challenge poverty and inequalityof opportunity to bring about positive changes in people's lives.

Are you a brilliant bid writer, with a passion for improving children's lives? Are you looking for that nextopportunity to work for an inspirational cause? If this is you, then Children 1st is where you belong!

If you want to work within a creative, dynamic, and passionate team, where you will further grow and develop thenjoin us as our new Senior Bid Writer. The role will be exciting, fast-paced and challenging.

You will be key to securing high level funding from statutory sources that will grow our reach and help support morechildren and families in Scotland. With opportunity to try new ways of engaging and inspiring supporters youwill be creative, collaborative, inclusive and willing to work alongside our brilliant leaders to achieve ourkey strategic priorities and goals.

Children 1st is an incredible charity full of people who love what they do and the difference they make. This is anexciting and unique opportunity to join us and play a critical part in transforming the lives of children andfamilies in Scotland.

At Children 1st our ambition is for every child in Scotland to be safe, loved and well, together with their family.As a charity we offer emotional; and practical support and financial advice to help families to put childrenfirst and we campaign to uphold the rights of every child.

About the role

This role requires an excellent candidate to produce high quality bids, applications and tenders which communicateour unique approach to working with Scotland's vulnerable children, young people and families and which captureour outcome focused delivery models with clarity and conviction.

High quality stewardship of our existing supporters will be one of the key responsibilities, alongside managing adynamic team of fundraisers, and developing new income streams.

About you

We are looking for the right candidate to take our team to the next level. You will need to demonstrate ability tobuild strong relationships internally and externally to secure long term sustainable income. You will:

• Be passionate about our work and able to convey that to a range of audiences

• Can work collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels

• Have success in delivering significant large gifts from funders

• Be innovative in developing new approaches to funders

• Renfrewshire with flexible working available (On site)
• Closing8th May 2024

About Us

Home-Start Renfrewshire and Inverclyde (HSRI) is a registered charity providing volunteer led, family centred,non-judgmental support to families with at least one child aged under five.

As a valued colleague joining our compassionate and forward-thinking team, you will be part of our vision of walkingalongside families, offering early help, empowering families to build on existing strengths, to achieve betterwellbeing outcomes for themselves and their children.

Main Responsibilities:

• Receiving referrals and assessing needs of families
• Introducing families to appropriatesupport
• Matching and introducing volunteers tofamilies
• Providing support, supervision and on-going training opportunities forvolunteers
• Undertaking designated responsibilities to safeguard children's welfare
• Ensuringequality of opportunity, fairness, inclusion and diversity in all aspects of our work
• Complying with thescheme's administration, monitoring and financial systems
• Ensuring appropriate liaison with referrersand other professionals
• Contributing to and supporting the development of the Home-Startnetwork

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