Systems and Resources Lead

Systems & Resources Lead

The System and Resources Lead will drive NESCAN Hub’s operational efficiency and mechanisms. You will work closely with all staff to ensure that systems, policies and procedures are fit for purpose enabling everyone to do their job well and deliver successfully on NESCAN Hub’s objectives. We are looking for someone who thinks and operates clearly and logically, and can find, develop and manage the right systems and resources for our needs.
You will bring confidence, ideas and solutions to the role, which involves line management, human resource, and financial management responsibilities. Good communication skills are key as you will be involved in our PR and marketing strategies.

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Job Description**:Systems and Resources Lead**

Core Responsibilities:

- Create and implement systems and structures to ensure efficient and effective working practices and sound governance.
- Develop and update NESCAN Hub’s existing policies and procedures for HR, Finance and Governance.
- Ensure that staff are trained and informed of necessary systems, policies and procedures and are supported to follow these.
- Ensure smooth and effective internal communications and resource management.
- Develop and monitor financial reporting systems and generate reports for management, board and funders.
- Budget management for core business and projects.
- Contribute to forward business and project planning from a financial and resources perspective.
- Manage staff to develop and deliver our PR and marketing strategy and action plan.
- Manage and develop NESCAN’s membership strategy and oversee support and growth of membership.
- Prepare and present written and verbal reports to the NESCAN Hub Manager, NESCAN

Hub Board and Scottish Government when required.
- Represent NESCAN Hub locally, regionally and nationally in relevant networks and partnerships with stakeholders and government bodies.
- Line management, HR and recruitment responsibilities.
- Co-ordinate partnership working, chairing meetings when required.
- Assist and provide cover for the NESCAN Hub Manager when required.
- Any other duties as required to contribute to the delivery of NESCAN Hub’s vision and aims.

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About you:
Attitude and mindset are as important as the criteria that we are seeking below. If you do not possess a specification, but believe that you can deliver on all of the core responsibilities and could develop this specification to the required standard and are motivated to do so then we would still like to hear from you.

ESSENTIAL DESIRED

Experience & Knowledge

Line Management Experience Book keeping / accountancy

HR policies and implementation Strategic planning and reporting

Organisational Management including setting up Knowledge and understanding of climate systems and procedures. change and the challenges this poses to communities in the North East.
Microsoft Office and ICT systems, particularly
Excel. Development and delivery of training and guidance for staff
Budget management.

Data analysis
Project planning and development.

Experience of working in the 3rd sector and
PR & Comms experience / management with non-profit boards.

Skills & Abilities

Highly organised and effective Confident presenter and public speaker

Completer-finisher Analytical thinking

Skilled partnership worker

Attention to detail and accurate record keeping.

Effective interpersonal and communication skills with people, at all levels.

Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Ability to prioritise and balance your workload to meet deadlines and deliver outcomes.

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Flexibility and a ‘can do’ attitude.

Passionate about sustainability, climate change, biodiversity, and community justice.

**Qualifications & Training**

Business/Admin qualification.
Maths - Higher / equivalent

English - Higher / equivalent

Other requirements:

- Regular travel across Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire applies. The postholder may be required to occasionally travel out with the region.
- This post will include occasional weekend and evening work.

How to apply

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

**Salary**: £34,000.00-£36,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Flexitime
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Aberdeen, AB15 8QH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Aberdeen, AB15 8QH