Shelley McCarthy

Charity Chief Officer at NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation

Arbroath, Scotland, United Kingdom

About

Throughout my working career I have strived to create innovation and dynamic processes in the world of Economics, Social Enterprise, Employability, External Funding, Strategic Planning and now Health. Co-author of CROWDASSET 🌟

Experience

  • Charity Chief Officer at NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation
    May 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 2 mos

    • Lead the NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation, overseeing the £35m investment portfolio and ensuring effective governance. • Direct the funding program and fundraising initiatives, enhancing community engagement and support for charitable activities. • Chair the Scottish Network, fostering collaboration and resource sharing among various stakeholders in the charity sector. Facilitate collaborative working in health activities

  • Angus Council (13 yrs 7 mos)
    • Strategic Policy & Planning Manager
      Apr 2018 - May 2023 · 5 yrs 2 mos

    • Service Lead - Policy & Partnerships
      Aug 2021 - May 2022 · 10 mos

      Lead the Community Planning work, consultations, strategic planning and partnerships

    • Business Manager (Funding, Policy & Projects)
      Apr 2015 - Apr 2018 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      Working within Economic Development we are currently working on new and sustainable funding opportunities for individuals, businesses and communities. This has recently included launching the first of its kind in the UK bespoke crowdfunding portal in partnership with Crowdfunder and D&A College. We also work to highlight policy developments within the EU and worldwide while identifying possible partnerships to develop added value to our services. Performance is also a critical area of our work and we collate a wealth of information to further improve our strategic direction!

  • East of Scotland European Consortium Manager at East of Scotland European Consortium
    Oct 2015 - Oct 2018 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    The East of Scotland European Consortium (ESEC) is a local authority membership organisation with a political board whom collaborate on a shared EU agenda as it affects and supports economic development in the area. ESEC’s agenda is mainly concentrated around EU policy developments and associated lobbying activity but also EU funding opportunities and strategic projects. http://www.esec.org.uk/

  • Economist at Perth and Kinross Council
    Mar 2006 - Nov 2009 · 3 yrs 9 mos

    Mainly tasked with statistical analysis, developing social enterprise and working on the Community Plan.

  • Revenues Officer at HM Revenue & Customs
    Mar 2004 - Feb 2006 · 2 yrs

    Worked on the Tax Credit system