Community funds manager

Foundation Scotland puts people at the heart of its work. We rely on the expertise, trust and experience we ve gained in the last 25 years working with communities, philanthropists and companies all over Scotland. Our people are passionate experts in bringing lasting, positive change to Scotland s communities. We take great pride in supporting local projects by taking a personal approach to every meeting and decision. We re in a unique position to fully understand communities needs and fund solutions that will make a difference. Our work is nationwide. We re working with different industries, funding various projects from renewables to digital, through to arts and heritage. Our people are always challenged and have an opportunity to learn and grow. In short - no two days are the same. Ultimately, our work is highly rewarding, and the best part is seeing the real impact we can make within Scottish communities. If you share our passion for shaping Scotland s communities' future, think about joining our team. Background Our Communities Team enables and empowers communities across Scotland to devise and implement their own strategies for local funds coming from a range of sources, notably renewables businesses. We provide fund governance, grant administration and related services for a range of commercial and community-sector clients, combined with a commitment to community-led approaches. What We Are Looking For We are seeking a Community Funds Manager to support the team delivering a portfolio of work in south and south-west Scotland. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated team player to strengthen and grow our community funds practice and impact. You will be an experienced people manager, have a demonstrable track record of working in a diverse range of community and funding contexts, excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills, the ability to learn and adapt quickly and a strong commitment to community-led approaches. Reporting to the Head of Communities, this role will focus on managing a regional team and working alongside communities to design and implement a diverse range of community benefit arrangements of diverse values and scales., None specified

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Foundation Scotland is an independent charity that strengthens local communities by providing a source of funding to community led projects the length and breadth of Scotland. It was established to help people and organisations give to good causes effectively and inexpensively.