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Putting people at the heart of our work

Foundation Scotland puts people at the heart of its work. We rely on the expertise, trust and experience we’ve gained in the last 25 years working with communities, philanthropists and companies all over Scotland.

Our people are passionate experts in bringing lasting, positive change to Scotland’s communities. We take great pride in supporting local projects by taking a personal approach to every meeting and decision. We’re in a unique position to fully understand communities’ needs and fund solutions that will make a difference.

Our work is nationwide. We’re working with different industries, funding various projects from renewables to digital, through to arts and heritage. Our people are always challenged and have an opportunity to learn and grow. In short - no two days are the same. Ultimately, our work is highly rewarding, and the best part is seeing the real impact we can make within Scottish communities. If you share our passion for shaping Scotland’s communities' future, think about joining our team.

We are currently recruiting a number of posts.

  • Accounts Assistant

    •   Salary: £28,287 per annum
    •   Hours: 35 hours per week 
    •   Location: Edinburgh

    Foundation Scotland is on a growth trajectory. The Board is committed to supporting this growth and have set aside funds for investment in technology and systems improvement. We use SunSytems for accounting and budgeting and have interfaces to our Grantmaking and Donor Database (Salesforce) and invoices and expenses system (ExpenseIn).

    This role will take on responsibility for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the accounting data in SunSystems and SalesForce predominantly through the use of interface tools. There is still a small degree of manual processing, however the post holder, working with finance and accounting colleagues, will be encouraged to explore new ways to streamline tasks and automate processes further.

    This is an exciting role for someone who thrives on continuous improvement and optimizing IT to provide accurate and timeous financial information alongside excellent customer care. In return, Foundation Scotland offers a range of benefits including: 35 days annual leave, training opportunities, flexible working opportunities, employer pension contributions and a progressive pay system with benchmarked annual increases.

    The Finance team is based in Edinburgh but are currently working remotely.

    More detail about the role and experience required is available in the job description/person specification which you can download here.

    Once you have read this, you can apply here. Please attach a CV and detailed covering letter, outlining how you meet the criteria set out in the job description/person specification.

    Closing date for applications: 15th May at 5pm.

    Interviews will be held on Friday 29th May in person in Edinburgh.

    If you have any questions or need any assistance, please contact jane@foundationscotland.org.uk

    Equality Monitoring Survey
    Foundation Scotland Equality Monitoring Survey 

Trustees

Our Trustees oversee the overall vision and governance for Foundation Scotland. Each of them brings a unique set of expertise and experience to help our management team deliver Foundations Scotland’s strategy. 

Our Trustees come from various backgrounds, including property, communication, finance and the voluntary sector. We’re always looking to expand and diversify our team of trustees, and you don’t need previous board-level experience. 

Please get in touch if you would be interested in hearing more: enquiries@foundationscotland.org.uk