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We are currently recruiting for a Performance and Impacts Advisor (Support in the Right Direction). 

Performance and Impact Advisor (Support in the Right Direction)

Do you like to work as part of a compassionate, knowledgeable, and effective team?

Would you like to use your skills to support charities and help people live independent and flourishing lives?

If so, we have a fabulous opportunity for you as a Performance and Impact Advisor (PIA) with our Support in the Right Direction (SiRD) fund team. We are looking for a full time (35 hours per week) PIA to join our small team delivering this important funding stream on behalf of the Scottish Government Social Care Directorate.

SiRD is a highly regarded, multi-year, funding programme delivering independent support for people, social care users and unpaid carers to be equal partners in their social care planning and maximise their right to ‘choice and control’ under Self-Directed Support legislation. Independent support organisations in the SiRD programme are locally based across Scotland and include advocacy organisations, Carers Centres, Centres of Inclusive Living, and other community groups.

As a PIA you will support our SiRD Fund Manager to provide high quality support for funded groups and the Scottish Government, ensuring the best impact and learning from the funding. As part of a small team you will have a varied role, from grant administration and monitoring through to communications, event planning, research, and programme development.

This position is suitable for people who like to work collaboratively, who can apply sound judgement, and have the confidence to ask questions, take the initiative and problem solve. The successful candidate will be joining a dynamic organisation focused on delivering for essential charities and dedicated to improving lives and creating positive change.

Full time: 35 hours per week

Deadline for applications: 20th May 2024 5pm

Interviews will be held: 6th or 7th June 2024

Access the full job description here.

Apply for the role here. 

If you would like to discuss the role informally – please contact Kaylie Allen at kaylie@inspiringscotland.org.uk

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One of the main reasons for Inspiring Scotland’s success is our people, who have been attracted from roles across the private, public and third sectors by the opportunity to make a difference and work for an organisation that is forward thinking, and people focused.

We believe that providing job satisfaction and a work-life balance for our staff is the right thing to do and flexible working is an option for every employee. This has been recognised through winning numerous industry awards including the Institute of Directors Award for Family Friendly and Flexible Working Scotland and the UK’s most Family Friendly Third Sector Employer. 

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