Vacancies
Operations Manager
Salary: From £33,000 pro-rata (depending on experience)
Responsible to: CEO
Contract type: Part-time, 28 hours a week, fixed term contract until March 2026
Location: Office based at 8th Floor, 51 Cadogan Street, Glasgow, G2 7HF
About No.1 Befriending
We are a vibrant social enterprise working to reduce loneliness and isolation. Our aim is for older people to thrive in later life. Working with our dedicated volunteers we provide the
befriending support that older people desire to help live happy, healthy lives. We work to empower older people to stay connected with their communities, alleviating loneliness, improving health and wellbeing and making communities stronger through volunteering. Do view our 90 second film, https://vimeo.com/648991073, filmed to celebrate our Social Enterprise Scotland ‘Prove It’ award for social impact reporting, to hear what our service users say about our organisation.
Main Purpose of the Job
As our Operations Manager you will perform a vital function in developing, directing and supporting a team to deliver our 1-2-1 and group befriending services across Glasgow. Your focus on developing and enhancing our current work will play a key role in transforming the lives of individuals and leaving lasting legacies. You will have a key role in supporting the long-term
sustainability of the organisation through success in funding applications combined with fundraising activities and events.
With an impressive track record your strong people and project management skills combined with a ‘let’s make it happen’ mindset are key to success in this role. Flexibility is essential and
occasional evening and weekend working could be necessary. Our job description and person specification will give you much more information on the role and the fantastic individual we are seeking. If you are looking for further information or an informal chat about the role please contact shonagh@befriend.org.uk.
Funding from Glasgow Community Fund.
Application Notes:
View the full Job Description.
To apply please complete the Application Form and Equal Opportunities Form and return via email to: audrey@befriend.org.uk
Please note that no other form of application will be accepted.
Closing date: Tuesday 02 April at 12 noon
Interviews: Tuesday 09 April or Wednesday 10 April in-person at 8th Floor, 51 Cadogan
Street, Glasgow, G2 7HF
The No.1 Befriending Agency positively welcomes, and seeks to ensure we achieve, diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality.
Volunteer Coordinator
Salary: £22,365 FTE pro rata
Responsible to: Operations Manager
Contract Type: Part-time, 21 hours per week, 16 months FTC possibility of extension funding dependent
Location: Office based at 51, Cadogan Street, Glasgow G2 7F and in the comunity
Main Purpose of the Job
As a Volunteer Coordinator you will perform a vital function in developing and supporting a volunteer team who will be providing in person 1-2-1 befriending services. The project delivers a 1-21 befriending service to socially isolated individuals, provides regular in person Cups of Friendships where participants come together for group befriending and enables participants to join regular virtual events. From volunteer recruitment to training to ongoing support and supervision, the duties are varied. You will assess and support service users through their journey with the organisation. You will carry out impact monitoring to ensure we measure and evaluate our impact and you will be responsible for the coordination of project data providing regular update reports.
The Organisation
The No.1 Befriending Agency is a vibrant local social enterprise that works to reduce loneliness and isolation. We endeavour to ensure that older people can thrive in later life. We work with our dedicated volunteers to provide the support that local older people need to live happy, healthy lives. We work to help older people stay connected with their communities, alleviating loneliness, improving health and wellbeing and making communities stronger through volunteering. Please view our 90 second film, Vimeo, filmed to celebrate our Social Enterprise Scotland ‘Prove It’ award for social impact reporting in November 2021, to hear what our service users say about our organisation.
Application notes:
View the Full Job Description. To apply please complete the Application Form and Equal Opportunities Form and return via email to: shonagh@befriend.org.uk
Please note that no other form of application will be accepted.
To arrange an informal chat about the role, contact shonagh@befriend.org.uk
Closing date: Monday 22 January 2024. Interviews will be held in person on Thursday the 25th of January 2024.
The No.1 Befriending Agency positively welcomes, and seeks to ensure we achieve, diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality.
Chair, Treasurer and/or Board Member Roles
Our goals are to grow the organisation, reach more socially isolated people and ensure our volunteers have the best experience possible.
We are looking for volunteers from a range of backgrounds and skill sets e.g. finance, PR and Marketing, income generation via goods and services, a background in care, health and wellbeing. We welcome board members from across the country as meetings are currently online, however, face to face meetings will be held at our Glasgow city centre office 4 times a year. We are particularly keen to receive applications from young people, black and minority ethnic people and those with connections to the communities in which we operate.
Our board members help us ensure we have the capacity and skills to oversee our work. Key elements of the role include being an active advocate and ambassador for the organisation, and being fully engaged in securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for The No.1 Befriending Agency to advance its aims. The role of Chair is important to us, by providing leadership and encouragement, you will help to inspire and motivate the board members and staff team. The role of Treasurer helps us to forecast for the future as well as keep us on track financially.
We are looking for people who have compassion and empathy for people who use our services. Our board members will include people with leadership skills and/or expertise in a range of skills e.g. finance, fundraising, income generation, PR and marketing, care, health and wellbeing.
Skills
Marketing strategy
Financial management
Business development / Sales
Commissioning / Contracting
Fundraising research / Bid writing
Mainly working from home. Someone local is preferred either for occasional meetings or for a connection to the community, however, remote volunteering is also an option. Average of 1 to 2 days per month volunteering commitment, if involved with a particular project/activity and four days each year to attend board meetings.
Please submit a CV to apply for a role and indicate if you are interested in the Chair, Treasurer and/or board member role. Those selected will be contacted for an informal chat and if required they will be sent further information. If they wish to proceed with their application, the Chair, CEO and/or another board member will interview them and if successful they will be invited to attend a board meeting either virtually via Zoom or in person.
Email CV to: info@befriend.org.uk