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Money Advice Scotland

July 14th , 2008 Keeping you up to date in the world of money advice.

Welcome to Issue #822

Vacancies

Information and Advice Standards Unit, Development Officer (Secondment)

Scottish Government

There is a one year secondment opportunity available within the Scottish Government to work on the National Standards for Money Advice.

Download the full details: http://www.moneyadvicescotland.org.uk/documents/sgsecondment0708.doc

Money Advisor

Drumchapel Law & Money Advice Centre

The successful applicant will assist in the development and implementation of the money advice service offered across the Glasgow West area.

Download the full details: www.moneyadvicescotland.org.uk/documents/vacancy140708.doc

Money Adviser - Job Share

East Renfrewshire Council

Your role will be to provide advice and assistance on money advice and debt management to residents of East Renfrewshire. You will work as part of a team and be involved in providing ifnormation and advice on all money advice related issues including complex case work, income maximisation, advising on benefits, negotiation with creditors and court representation as required.

Download the full details: www.moneyadvicescotland.org.uk/documents/vacancy1407082.doc

Client Relationship Manager

Stirling Toner Chartered Accountants

The role will be to provide specialist support and assistance to the money advice community in relation to personal insolvency. The post holder will also be expected to maintain existing referral sources and develop new ones. Applicants will have substantial knowledge in money advice and be experienced in interviewing debtors.

Download the full details: www.moneyadvicescotland.org.uk/documents/vcrm0508.doc

Got a vacancy in your organisation? We can help advertise. Email webmaster@moneyadvicescotland.org.uk for more information.

Noticeboard

Survey: The MAS Brand

Money Advice Scotland are looking to 'freshen up'. We're looking for your feedback on our brand: publications, website and logo.

You can take part by visiting our website and completing the quick survey: www.moneyadvicescotland.org.uk/brand

Benefit Cards

On Sale Now

The MAS Pocket Guides to Benefit Rates have been updated with the new rates for 2008/09. They are very popular with the advice industry, but not just with money advisers, they are also well used within credit and debt collection departments. They are ideal for the pocket or handbag and are a boon when conducting client interviews either home or away.

The benefit cards are £1 each. Looking for a copy? Email your order to us at webmaster@moneyadvicescotland.org.uk.

In the News

Decision awaited on historic fees
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7498178.stm
Source: BBC News

Maternity leave 'damages' careers
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7504637.stm
Source: BBC News

Warning on estimated power bills
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7502896.stm
Source: BBC News

Insurers agree flood cover deal
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7501034.stm
Source: BBC News

Councils 'happy not to sell data'
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7500826.stm
Source: BBC News

Tougher rules to help small shops
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7500595.stm
Source: BBC News

Ofcom acts on telecom firm gripes
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7499651.stm
Source: BBC News

Road tax increase 'will hit 9.4m'
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7498884.stm
Source: BBC News

Tough times for first-time buyers
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7498404.stm
Source: BBC News

Trains are 'not value for money'
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7494733.stm
Source: BBC News

Supply of mortgages 'remains low'
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7494846.stm
Source: BBC News

Benefit fraud 'needs firm action'
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7494242.stm
Source: BBC News

Motoring 'cheaper than in 1988'
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7496381.stm
Source: BBC News

UK house prices 'fell 2% in June'
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7492689.stm
Source: BBC News

Credit crunch 'hits pocket money'
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7500203.stm
Source: BBC News

In this Issue

Vacancies
Noticeboard
Benefit Cards
In the News

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