Third Sector Support Advisor

Do you want to make a real difference to your community? If so, we may have the job for you! Following the retirement of our much-valued colleague, we are looking for a dynamic and energetic Third Sector Support Advisor. You will be passionate about helping charities, community groups, and social enterprises to meet emerging and current local needs...

The position covers either Oban, Lorn and the Isles or Mid-Argyll, Kintyre and the Isles, with the specific area open to negotiation. Ideally, you will either live in or be very familiar with one of these two areas. You will need to be able to manage your own workload and evaluate the impact of your interventions. In exchange, you will work in a supportive team environment where self-development and a relentless focus on the needs of Argyll and Bute's communities are at the heart of what we do.

This post is an integral post within the core functions of Argyll and Bute Third Sector Interface and encompasses support to third sector organisations at all levels and support to volunteer involving organisations.  Working in partnership with other third sector organisations is key to the success of this role; the role is wide ranging and challenging, requiring great interpersonal skills and the ability to form positive relationships with a range of stakeholders. 

Requirements

Principle Responsibilities Delivery of high-quality support, information and advice service to all third sector organisations by:  

Listening: to take time to listen to the diversity of our sector locally and to gather evidence that will help promote the interests of the sector and those with lived experience.

Transparency: to share information gained in sectoral meetings proactively and to demonstrate why certain decisions have been made and by which bodies.

Accountability: to be actively accountable to the sector and to develop dynamic mechanisms where this can take place.

Innovation: to encourage innovation in the third sector by embracing technology and best practice no matter its source.

Collaboration, partnership and co-production: to invest time in developing mechanisms for this to flourish and to encourage other local partners to embrace these mechanisms in a meaningful way. 

These responsibilities will include, but are not limited to;

Advice, guidance and support to establish a new community group

o Assistance with grant funding  

o Information and advice to voluntary committees, boards of Trustee Directors on matters such as structure, strategy, governance, management, planning, charitable and company status, compliance and policy

o Increasing the capacity and sustainability of third sector organisations o Social enterprise support and advice

o Deliver bespoke training tailored to the needs of Argyll and Bute’s Third Sector landscape mainly using technology platforms

• Support on matters relating to the recruitment, retention and management of volunteers • Plan and deliver a schedule 1-2-1 support sessions in person or virtually using where appropriate the Argyll and Bute TSI Health Check and strategic review tools.

• Contributing as required to the continual development of the Argyll and Bute TSI Health Check tool.

• Updating and reporting on activity to line manager as required.

• Reporting against Scottish Government requirements and outcomes as required

• Supporting the delivery of volunteering  

• Attendance at staff meetings and keeping up to date on the latest policy, research and guidance relevant to Argyll and Bute and our sector

• Contribution to and support the overall strategy and development of Argyll and Bute Third Sector Interface including attendance at Community Planning meetings.

• Other duties commensurate with this post and with the strategic direction of Argyll and Bute Third Sector Interface. This post is self-serving administratively.   The post holder will undertake any other tasks which may arise due to changes in remit, funders’ requirements or which support the strategy of Argyll and Bute Third Sector Interface. 

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