* Central Belt, with travel across UK (Hybrid)
* Closing29th April 2024
* Advertised from 4th April 2024
* Salary depending on experience.
Role
Enable Works believes in providing every individual in Scotland with the opportunity to work in a high-quality,well-paid job. They support over 5500 people annually across 29 Scottish Local Authorities to acquire skills foremployment. Their client interactions occur in various settings, including schools, universities, and thecommunity. Enable Works collaborate with numerous employers to foster inclusive cultures and enhanceScotland's workforce diversity. Together, they challenge perceptions of disability and unlockpotential.
Why Enable Works is needed
Disabled individuals face significant employment barriers and are underrepresented in Scotland's workforce. TheDisability Employment Gap in Scotland stands at 31.2%, the highest in the UK. For those with learningdisabilities, the gap widens to 75.1%. Even when employed, disabled individuals encounter disadvantages, earningonly 83p for every pound earned by non-disabled peers. Enable Works aims to change this by ensuring everyonecapable and desiring to work receives the support and opportunities necessary for thriving and leadingfulfilling lives.
The role
Enable Works is on the search for a strategic and innovative Head of Development and Growth to join their seniorleadership team. As a senior leader at Enable Works, you'll be at the forefront of a team dedicated todelivering exceptional employability services for disabled individuals. Enable Works is on a mission to driveorganisational impact and expand their reach, and as the Head of Development and Growth, you'll play apivotal role in shaping their strategic vision and leading the development of services that empower disabledindividuals to move into high-quality, well-paid careers.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and execute strategic plans aligned with organisational goals.
• Analyse market trends and identify opportunities for growth and expansion.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including employers and government agencies.
• Negotiate contracts with funders and partners to support our mission.
• Drive innovation and creativity to address challenges and differentiate the organisation.
• Lead the development of compelling bids and tenders for contracts and funding opportunities.
Key Accountability Areas
• Contribute to organisational strategy and growth targets.
• Manage data and income to accurately track impact.
• Stay updated on policy developments and identify opportunities for growth.
• Collaborate with the management team to achieve growth objectives.
• Maintain compliance with data protection policies and reporting requirements.
• Foster a positive and flexible work environment, actively engaging in team collaboration.
The ideal candidate will have:
• Ability to develop and execute strategic development and growth plans.
• Proficiency in analysing data and policy developments to identify opportunities for increasing reach andimpact.
• Skill in crafting persuasive proposals that effectively showcase Enable Works' capabilities and valueproposition.
• Strong bid and tender writing skills.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills with a professional demeanour.
• Confident communicator with effective negotiation abilities.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate and inspire leaders across the team.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Financial acumen with expertise in budget management and financial forecasting.
• Demonstrable track record of success in a commercial development
Previous experience in a development role within Employability and/or experience of building relationships with grantgiving organisations and philanthropists is desirable but not essential.
Enable Works believe in developing all of their staff and provide an extensive learning programme together withcareer development opportunities and offer flexible working practices that promote a healthy work-life balance,allowing employees to bring their best selves to work.
Values are paramount to Enable Works, outweighing qualifications or experience. If you're passionate about themission and believe in making a difference, we want to hear from you, regardless of meeting everyrequirement.
Application notes
For a confidential discussion, please contact Lauryn Pringle or Debbie Shields at Aspen People on 0141 212 7555 .
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.
* Home or office based with occasional travel (Hybrid)
* Closing3rd May 2024
The Richmond Fellowship Scotland (TRFS) is Scotland’s largest third sector provider of high-quality care and supportservices. As the Business Development Manager, you will have an integral role focused on expanding our reach andthe positive impact that we bring to people’s lives.
We are seeking to appoint a Business Development Manager who shares our values and who will contribute to the overalldevelopment and strategic growth of the organisation as a member of the Development Team. It is important tohave a working knowledge of the social care and health landscape (including commissioning and funding practices)and direct experience of success in a business development focused role.
You will also lead important organisational initiatives, and will bring the creativity and strategic focus requiredto develop and grow key programmes and projects.
Excellent communication, analysis, influencing and partnership working are amongst the core attributes that are vitalfor this post. If you have these, and the other essential skills and experiences detailed in the full JobDescription, then we look forward to receiving your application for this exciting and important role!
For an informal and confidential discussion about this role please contact Stephen Plunkett (TRFS Head ofDevelopment) at splunkett@trfs.org.uk who will respond during the week beginning 15th April.
At Autism and Neurodiversity North Scotland (A-ND), we strive for a world of fulfilling and happy lives for those whothink differently.
We are a key provider of autism and neurodiverse specific support throughout the North of Scotland, and work hard tocreate opportunities for autistic and neurodivergent people, their families and networks to realise their fullpotential and transform the world we live in.
We are committed to ensuring the right support for each child, young person and adult is created by providing thepractical and emotional care and support they need, where and when they need it.
We continue to develop and grow our services due to continuous demand, and to ensure we are leaders in autism andneurodiverse specific support throughout North Scotland, bringing our services into the Highlands for the firsttime in 2024.
We are looking for an experienced, inspirational, passionate, and dedicated senior manager for our Highland and Morayservices, who engenders a culture of performance, creativity, relationship-based practice, and teamwork.
You will lead and be accountable for our Highland and Moray services and teams, working as key part of the seniormanagement team, with the requirement to be the registered manager of our Outreach services and Playscheme,which are located in Highland and Moray. This will include being the regional safeguarding lead.
Your key focus will be on the provision and growth of high quality, cost effective neurodiverse specific services,leading and supporting the delivery of responsive, tailored, and person-centred support.
University of Strathclyde Student Association (‘Strath Union’) has been the beating heart of activity for students onthe Strathclyde campus since 1964 and exists to connect all students to ensure everyone can thrive whilststudying at the University of Strathclyde.
Consistently ranked as the number one Student Union in Scotland, according to What Uni’s Student Choice Awards(WUSCA), we are currently one of ten Student Unions, across the UK, shortlisted for WUSCA’s 2024 StudentAssociation of the Year and recently won both UK and Scottish NUS awards for overall employee satisfaction,liberation & equality and community and solidarity. As an organisation, we are bold, ambitious, andinnovative much like the University and the 25,000+ students it supports.
We are looking for a new Chief Executive who not only lives our values but can lead the organisation through its nextphase of growth and change. It is imperative that we continue to meet both the current and future needs ofstudents, building a strong sense of community and ensuring the student voice remains prevalent and reflects theneeds, wants and desires of an ever-changing and evolving student body. As our Chief Executive, you will alsoensure the continued financial sustainability of the organisation by identifying opportunities to diversifyincome aligned to our core mission of connecting students so everyone can thrive.
This is a unique opportunity to work alongside student leaders, a highly effective staff team and senior staff at theUniversity of Strathclyde to deliver meaningful change and further enhance the student experience and ultimatelyensure every student is supported in their wellbeing and their learning so they get the most out of their timewith the university. The university has recently launched its 2030 Strategy and we are looking for our new ChiefExecutive to work with our Board to develop the Union’s new strategic plan that will look to the next 5 years ofgrowth and development.
As an innovative, solutions-focused, and inspiring leader, you will be able to demonstrate a proven track record inthe development and delivery of strategic and operational business plans to achieve an organisation’s vision.With strong stakeholder management experience coupled with a proven track record in building and maintaining awide range of collaborative relationships and partnerships, the successful candidate will also bring the desireto support and act as a mentor to elected Student Union Officers to build and develop their knowledge andexperience in terms of managing/running an effective organisation.
If you are excited by the opportunity to join an ambitious and award-winning organisation and share our passion tosupport and empower all Strathclyde students to unleash their potential and therefore thrive at university andbeyond, we would welcome your application.
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