Depute Manager

Argyll & Bute Citizens Advice Bureau; Mid Letter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative advice organization seeks a dynamic individual to lead their team and enhance service delivery. This role requires excellent communication and organizational skills, along with a commitment to social development. The successful candidate will work closely with management to ensure effective operations and contribute to the expansion of services. With a focus on inclusivity and work-life balance, this organization offers a supportive environment and excellent benefits, including generous leave and pension contributions. If you're passionate about making a difference in your community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (pro rata)

10 public holidays

Pension scheme with 6% employer contribution

4-day work week

Work-life balance support

Qualifications

• Candidates must demonstrate experience in people management and financial control.
• Good organizational skills are essential for this demanding position.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team and work closely with the Chief Officer on sustainable development.
• Responsible for operational and administrative aspects of the Bureau.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

People Management

Financial Control

Strategy Development

IT Systems Knowledge

Education

Experience in Advice Work

Relevant Degree or Qualification

Job description

Community Development & Social Enterprise

Disability

Equality & Law

Health

Housing & Homelessness

Learning

Local

Local Infrastructure Organisation

Older People

Other

Social Care

Youth

• 32 hours per week over a four-day week. Fixed-term contract until 31 March 2026.

Role

About the job

Argyll and Bute Citizens Advice Bureau is an independent and innovative advice organisation providing holistic advice and support to local people since 2002. The Bureau offers a free, confidential and impartial service, and like all other CABx in Scotland, our twin aims are:

• Ensuring individuals do not suffer through ignorance of their rights and responsibilities or of services available, or through an inability to express their needs.
• To exercise a responsible influence on the development of social policies and services both locally and nationally.

We are seeking a dynamic and highly motivated individual with good communication skills to help lead the team at Argyll and Bute Citizens Advice Bureau and to work closely with the Chief Officer on the sustainable development of the Bureau.

An enthusiastic, socially aware person is a prerequisite for this demanding position, as well as having a commitment to develop and expand the advice service throughout Argyll and Bute.

Good organisational skills are essential, and experience in advice work would be advantageous, as would knowledge of IT systems and their applications. Candidates must be able to demonstrate substantial experience in people management, financial control, and strategy development, ideally, but not essentially, in the third sector.

The successful candidate must be able to work independently with good organisational skills and be responsible for the operational and administrative aspect of the Bureau. The successful candidate will be required to travel efficiently and effectively to meet operational needs.

Employee benefits

Argyll and Bute Citizens Advice Bureau offers excellent terms and conditions, including a total of 25 days (pro rata) annual leave (currently under review) plus 10 public holidays and a pension scheme with a 6% employer contribution. Argyll and Bute Citizens Advice Bureau is an inclusive employer and operates a 4-day week, supporting employees' work-life balance.

Application notes

Please contact the Bureau Manager for an application pack:

Closing date for applications is Monday 5th May, 5pm.

Please note that the post is subject to the disclosure of criminal history information.

About the employer

Argyll and Bute Citizens Advice Bureau is committed to equal opportunities both in service provision and employment.

Charity number: SC030477

Charity name: Argyll and Bute Citizens Advice Bureau