Work Experience Officer

16-Month Fixed Term Contract- Extension subject to performance and funding.

Water Witness works at the frontline of the global water crisis to shine a light on its impacts, to understand itsroot causes and to activate an effective and lasting response. Our ambitious 2030 Strategy sets out five imperatives for a water secure future: accountable governance, progressive financing, redefining corporate responsibility, confronting climate change and activating people power.
We are seeking an outstanding international development practitioner, with a technical background in water andenvironmental management, to support our growing portfolio of work to secure lasting water security and justicefor some of the world’s most vulnerable communities.
The successful candidate will support the design, launch and operation of the SDG6Accountability Facility – a long-term initiative to channel financial, technical and legal support to thoseworking for water justice on the front line of the global water crisis. The post holder willsupport sub-granting to partners, coordinate monitoring, evaluation and learning, programme planning, oversight,problem solving and reporting, as well as external liaison and programme communications.
The post will be based in Water Witness’s Edinburgh offices, with flexibility for home working. The role will involvesome travel within the UK and travel overseas.
We are seeking a well-organised and motivated professional, with strong administrative and financial managementskills to support the Business Manager and colleagues across the wider organisation, including in our offices inAfrica.
The Business Support Officer will play a key role in effective delivery of our strategic objectives and will beresponsible for a range of administrative and financial management duties including processing transactions andreporting, supporting audits, fundraising, facilities, and asset maintenance, supporting meetings,correspondence, convening, monitoring, evaluation, and compliance with internal policies.
The Business Support Officer will be based in our Edinburgh headquarters with some flexibility for those wishing towork part time. This is an exciting opportunity to join a world-leading team for those seeking to develop theirskills and experience in international development, or for a seasoned office support or financial managementprofessional.
Edinburgh, Head Office. Hybrid with some additional travel to other CHAS sites, including Rachel House in Kinross. (Hybrid)
At CHAS, we provide unwavering care across homes, hospices, and hospitals for children who may die young. The role of Finance Manager provides a unique opportunity to work with a leading Scottish Charity, supporting severalexciting major projects that will be included in our forthcoming four-year strategic plan. You will beresponsible for the overall management and performance of the Finance department; You will be a fully qualified accountant with a CA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA designation.
Strong track record ofdelivering timely, accurate and robust financial information.
Ability to apply sound judgement inresolving complex financial matters.
Excellent communication skills and aptitude for engaging withnon-finance specialists and enhancing their financial management skills.
Significant experience ofevaluation, development, communication and implementation of a programme of improvement to financial processes,procedures and policies.
Our Finance Team currently work in a Hybrid manner, primarily from our Edinburgh Head Office, a minimum of 2 daysonsite per week. As part of project work, the Finance Manager will also be required onsite in our Kinross basedHospice, Rachel House, as needed. Any CHAS site, ideally Edinburgh, Balloch or Kinross as the main base, with travel between these required (Hybrid)
At CHAS, we provide unwavering care across homes, hospices, and hospitals for children who may die young. Children's Hospices Across Scotland is seeking a dedicated and experienced Estates and Operations Manager toensure the smooth functioning of our properties and facilities across the organisation. In this critical role,you will oversee a dedicated internal team and external contractors, while ensuring compliance with statutory,legislative and Health and Safety requirements. You will lead a team, coordinating all hard facilitiesmanagement services, day to day property management, implementing planned and preventative maintenancestrategies and maintaining high industry standards for CHAS facilities. Additionally, you will work closely with clinical andnon-clinical staff in our hospices to meet the ongoing needs of children, families, staff, volunteers andvisitors.
Oversee the development and delivery of the Asset Management plan and worksprogramme, including condition surveys, informing budgeting and financial planning processes.
Plan andexecute capital works projects, from tendering to commissioning and overseeing project teams.
Monitor and report on the assignedEstate Management and Hard FM budget, ensuring adherence to financial guidelines and preparing multi-yearforecasts.
Develop and maintain effective systems for estate data management.
Communicate effectively with Operations Manager Soft FM and Head ofFacilities Management & Projects to address site issues and prioritise actions.
Degree/HNC/HND in a Property or Building Services discipline or five years' relevant experience in a similarrole.
Proactive with a positive attitude andexcellent planning and prioritisation skills.
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,Outlook).
Wide and detailed knowledge of Hard FM Services, including electrical and mechanicalsystems.
Experience in contract management of outsourced services and suppliers.
Experienced in the use of building management systems and project management.
Ability to travel to each of our sites across Scotland.
At CHAS, we care for dying children and their families. Development opportunities for your career and leadership progression, andthe time to prioritise your personal development.
Opportunity to make a real impact on the community by delivering best-in-classservices.
Flexible andhybrid working available.
The opportunity to continue paying into existing NHS pension schemes (subjectto eligibility), or membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Our Head Office is based in Edinburgh, and we have two hospices:We also have our fundraising office in Glasgow, dedicatedbases in Aberdeen and Inverness, and Shops in Dunfermline and Kinross.
As this role will closely support our hospices, we would like to speak to candidates who could base themselves fromeither Edinburgh, Kinross or Balloch and we do expect regular travel across these sites with predicted 3 daysonsite/week, varying as needed. The remaining days can be worked remotely.
We are open to hearing from applicants who feel they could excel in the role but may not have all the skills listedabove. The Health Agency is a community led organisation that aims to address local health inequalities that lead to issuesaround health and wellbeing. Cycle to Work scheme.

You should have experience and a working knowledge of reception duties including Microsoft Office packages. Knowledgeof Salesforce would be beneficial.