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Role: Community and Participation Manager
Contract Type: Permanent, 0.8FTE - 30 hours per week
Salary: Up to £26,400 (pro rata of £33,000), 20 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata), 4% employer pension contribution
Reporting to: Head of Neighbourhoods Responsible for: Freelance staff and Volunteers (subject to projects and programmes)
New Art Exchange (NAE) is a pioneering creative space in Hyson Green, Nottingham. We’re the UK’s largest gallery dedicated to contemporary visual arts from the Global Ethnic Majority. We set out to reshape the contemporary art narrative by championing diversity and inclusivity and by providing a platform for underrepresented voices in the art world.
Purpose of the role
The Community and Participation Manager will be a key member of NAE’s Neighbourhood’s team, responsible for ensuring the effective planning, coordination, and delivery of a wide range of community projects and events that engage and inspire our local communities (predominantly from the Global Ethnic Majority). Based from within NAE’s purpose built creative space, in the heart of one of Nottingham’s most diverse areas - Hyson Green, the post holder will work with local community partners, schools and other key stakeholders to ensure the community programme is representative of the diverse voices from our local communities and has their involvement through all that we do.
Main duties of the role
With strategic oversight from the Head of Neighbourhood develop and deliver a diverse range of activity with and for the community including (but not limited to) workshops, festivals, conferences, and functions, ensuring they are aligned with NAE’s overall vision, goals and budget.
Supporting the Head of Neighbourhoods to identify and secure external funding opportunities, sponsorships, and partnerships to support the events when required.
Act as lead contact with key stakeholders, including community groups, schools, partners, citizen panels, artists, vendors, and local authorities, to ensure smooth collaboration and communication.
Support the Comms team to develop and implement marketing and promotional strategies to raise awareness of projects and events with a focus on attracting diverse audiences.
Manage budgets and financial reporting for community projects, ensuring that expenses are within budget and that financial records are accurate and up to date. In line with the overarching Neighbourhoods strategy, develop project plans, budgets, and timelines and maintain accurate records.
Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety regulations and obtain necessary permits and licenses.
Lead project staff (including contracting and acting as project manager and day to day contact for them) which will consist of freelancers, contractors, and volunteers.
Track progress, address issues, and produce reports and evaluations for internal and external stakeholders, including NAE’s Senior Management Team and local community leaders.
Employee Benefits:
20 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata), 4% employer pension contribution
For further information please refer to the job description attached below.
How to apply
Please submit a 2-page covering letter & a CV (of no more than 2 pages) outlining why you are interested in the role and working for NAE and how you feel your experience meets the criteria. Applications should be sent via 'Quick Apply' by 5pm on Wednesday 19 June 2024.
As outlined in the job pack attached, if you self-identify as being from a Global Ethnic Majority background and
have demonstrable experience of programming or creating work for community groups, please state so clearly on your supporting statement.
If you would like an informal conversation about this role, Vicki Grace at Achates Recruits, who are supporting us in the recruitment of this role would be pleased to speak to you. Please contact Vicki on vicki(at)achates(dot)org(dot)uk to arrange a suitable time to speak. These conversations will not form part of our selection process.
NAE is the UK’s largest gallery dedicated to contemporary visual arts from the Global Ethnic Majority.
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The EPIC Restart Foundation empowers people to restart positive lives after gambling harm.
"I will be forever thankful to EPIC Restart Foundation for being the turning point in my life where I found my purpose again.”
Do you have a passion to support people after an addiction and enable them to lead more fulfilling, purposeful lives? Do you want to raise awareness in communities about where to seek support after gambling harm and help break down the stigma around gambling addiction?
We are seeking an energetic and highly organised individual to join our team as Community Outreach Manager to manage our new REACH programme – building relationships with voluntary and community organisations to help them support others who may struggle to overcome gambling harm - working especially with hard-to-reach audiences and ethnic minority groups.
Lived experience of gambling harm (either directly or indirectly) is an advantage but not essential requirement for this role as you will be collaborating with colleagues who will contribute their lived experience insights to inform REACH activities that you project manage. But you must be passionate about making a difference and excited by the opportunity to transform lives, support people in recovery and be sensitive to their needs.
You will work hands-on to organise and facilitate delivery of a wide range of REACH activities with community organisations including workshops, lived experience events, drop-in advice sessions and social media activities - aiming to reach diverse audiences, reduce stigma and encourage wider discussion about gambling harms recovery.
If you have experience of working with community organisations, good project management skills and an understanding of the inequalities and stigma that prevent people from reaching out for support around gambling addiction - then we want to hear from you.
Please head over to our website to download the Application Pack with details of how to apply.
We are here to support you, to restore your confidence and self-belief and empower you to take the next steps in your journey of recovery.
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Support Dogs is a innovative, energetic national charity dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children and adults living with some of the most challenging medical conditions. It trains specialist assistance dogs to achieve this.
We rely 100% on voluntary donations and so fundraising is vital to our ability to provide and grow our services. This newly created role will give additional support to our community fundraising activity to maximise fundraising opportunities and increase charitable income. The role will be helping to organise events, and support individuals and groups with their own fundraising activity and events.
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Job Title North East Community Engagement Officer
Hours 35 hours per week, term time only, permanent
(Some elements of this role will likely require out of hours working)
Reports to Head of Membership
Remuneration£21,000 Salary + £2,557 holiday pay + £234 Tax Free WFH Allowance (FTE equivalent £28,000)
Background
Our 68-year-old charity is one of the most exciting and flexible employers in the charity sector. Having supported 13,000 Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) and their 100,000 heroic volunteer fundraisers to raise more than £1 Billion during the past decade, last year we began to lay the foundations for significant growth in impact during the decade ahead, not just to extend the impact of PTAs, but to provide more broader support for parents in enabling their children to live happy, healthy, and productive lives.
During the summer, we launched a membership magazine (PTA Extra), and a popular programme of parent webinar covering such topics as: ‘Supporting your child’s mental health’, ‘Helping your child succeed in KS2 English’, ‘Neurodiversity in Children Matters’.In the autumn began building a fundraising team to support PTAs by fundraising at the national level.In December we launched the highly successful ‘National Parent Survey’ to explore the challenges and concerns parents face. This year we relaunch a national publication for parents new to school, called ‘Be School Ready’, and our new ‘PTA Launchpad’ programme.
At Parentkind we have developed a culture of high expectations for supporting PTAs and Parents alongside an equally high expectation that colleagues take care of their mental health and well-being.We are obviously a parent-friendly and flexible employer, where colleagues work from home by choice, and are given agency to perform their duties in balance with life.Colleagues work around important life-commitments such as taking their children to school, attending a medical appointment, or just taking a walk.Colleagues are trusted to do great things, both at home and whilst working.
Main purpose and scope of Role
This role will play key to engaging with and supporting PTAs across the region, as well as a variety of stakeholders such as schools, parent groups, local authorities, potential sponsors or supporters and other organisations as our suite of programmes grows. This role initially focuses on the following, but is subject to change as programmes are launched or evolved:
PTA Programme
- Growing our network of PTAs.
- Supporting PTAs through leadership transition to minimise PTAs closing unnecessarily.
- Organising gatherings of PTAs to enhance the PTA community.
- Providing training and awareness sessions for PTAs.
- Providing community support to PTAs during peak activity periods online or by phone.
- Helping schools establish PTAs and supporting them during their first year through our new PTA Launchpad programme.
- Hosting and co-ordinating virtual webinars/meetings to demonstrate the value of PTA membership and the support available.
Parent Programme
- Raising awareness of Parentkind’s growing programme of support for parents, directly or indirectly through schools or other partners.
- Building relationships with parent groups to support engagement with our growing suite of parent support opportunities.
- Organising events for parents as part of our Parent Programme.
- Building relationships with regional stakeholders to support Parent Programme activities.
Other Programmes/Services
- Encouraging uptake or (when charged) sales of our broad and growing suite of programmes and services.
- Identifying and engaging with local and regional partners for our range of programmes.
- Feeding into programme design.
Wider Stakeholder Engagement:
- Attending appropriate conferences and educational meetings across the region.
- Developing relationships with key local authorities and individuals so they advocate our services and the benefits of our programmes
- Developing relationships with MATs so that they can advocate Parentkind and the benefits of its programmes.
- Identify any opportunities for external funding to from LA’s, Companies, or other funders with the support of our fundraising team.
Organisational Effectiveness:
- Create and implement operational annual plans and schedules to support our regional targets, ensuring that time specific milestones for their delivery are met.
- Regularly report on the health of our campaigns within your region, through identified KPIs and organisational targets.
- Ensure all knowledge and information is recorded, processed and maintained according to good administration practice.
General
- To keep abreast of relevant educational policy and legislation affecting our key audiences.
- To be flexible within the broad remit of the post.
- To undertake other duties as reasonably requested by the CEO and the Executive Leadership Team.
- To be self-servicing.
- To attend and participate in our performance, development, and training programmes.
- To abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices.
- To be responsible for the health, safety, welfare of self, and other colleagues.
- Participating in and, as necessary, assisting with our national events and conferences.
- Supporting activities in other regions where a regional colleague is unappointed or unavailable.
Diversity at our core
Parentkind is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and encouraging equality and diversity with our team.We acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process.If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to us via email.
The Application Process
Please apply as soon as possible by submitting your application through Charityjob with a covering letter.Please note that we are unable to sponsor international candidates and candidates should be resident or very familiar with the region the role is applicable to and willing to move to the region before commencing the role.Candidates will require their own vehicle to support attendance at meetings, including schools.
We will be interviewing on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as possible.
Parentkind is committed to safeguarding children in the schools we work and expect all colleagues to share this commitment.Appointees are subject to a DBS check.Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.
If you have not heard from us within two weeks following the closing date of the role, please presume that your application has been unsuccessful.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the mental health and well-being of individuals and families, we encourage you to apply to join our dedicated team as a Community Mental Health Practitioner. You’ll be responsible for enhancing the care for service users with complex mental health needs by planning and implementing appropriate care using validated rating scales, risk profiles, assessment protocols, and individual care plans.
If you have:
· Experience working in mental health services.
· The ability to assess and manage risk using a therapeutic framework.
· Excellent prioritisation skills
Then we think this role would be great for you!
We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can’t tick every box, if you can do most of what we are looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be exactly what we need!
What’s in it for you?
Well, as part of the Inspire North team you’ll make a difference to people’s lives from the moment you start. We’re committed to providing an environment in which you can be yourself and thrive. You will benefit from:
· Commitment to flexible working
· Hybrid working (where applicable)
· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days
· Many learning and career development opportunities, with paid and tailored training
· Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling and GP services
· Employer contributory pension scheme
· Good maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits
· Care workers discounts
· Access to our Employee Networks including People of Colour, LGBT+, Mental Health and Accessibility Network etc.
· Health and wellbeing opportunities
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Access to Corporate Health Plan
We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve, and are also proudly and actively anti-racist as such you are expected to drive the agenda forward.
As an organisation we believe people can only be at their best and thrive when they can be their authentic self!
We encourage you to apply early as your application will be reviewed as soon as it is received, and we reserve the right to close this job advert sooner subject to finding a suitable candidate.
Good Luck!
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Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week (8 hours within the hours of 9 am to 6 pm with 1 hour’s lunch break) + one day of weekend support hub per month
Working days: Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (and one weekend day a month)
Reporting to: CEO & Team Manager
Location: Mostly office-based with once-a-month offsite location (office, occasional home and offsite) Office is based in the City of London near Bank station
Salary: £18,000 per annum for 3 days a week (Pro-rata of £30k)
*Overtime is compensated either by pay or time off in lieu
Holiday: Pro-rata of 30 days a year excluding bank holidays plus holiday office closure (before New Year’s holidays) and 1 day of annual mental health leave
Contract: 18 months temporary contract, 6 months probationary period
Start date: 1st July 2024 (Notice period will be considered with those who have notice periods) The first round of interviews will be scheduled for the week of 5th June 2024.
Occupational Requirement: The Vavengers is an equal opportunities employer. In line with legal requirements and the nature of the work required for this role, we are seeking women-only applications as an occupational requirement under Schedule 9 Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
The Vavengers is a proud Living Wage Employer, Certified Halo Workplace and member of the Sunflower Network for Hidden Disabilities, also member of Employers' Initiative on Domestic Abuse.
We are The Vavengers. We listen, we support and we take action. We educate, collaborate, aid and empower. We are a survivor, migrant and female-led organisation, standing with and for every woman affected by Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) and all other forms of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) - let’s help end it together.
Key Responsibilities
Community mobilisation, organisation, fundraising, case management, survivor support
Overall Responsibilities
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Facilitate educational and direct support programs, through data-driven research and community engagement
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Create a stable foundation for projects, events, and development
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Organise, run and develop The Vavengers award-winning support & wellness hubs for women and girls
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Manage referral process connecting women and girls with other organisations and local authorities
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Develop bids and secure grants to cover core and project costs
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Manage the nationwide expansion of the support hub model
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Build and maintain partnerships with aligned stakeholders
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Lead and improve community projects through concept development, fundraising and relationship management
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Support the C-suite with business development in line with the business plan
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Support the wider team on events & campaign management
Day-to-day tasks
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Organise, run and report on support & wellness hubs for women and girls, and be the face of the support hub programme
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Support the community through referrals to local authorities and partner organisations on housing, immigration, food security and access to other essential services. Following up and communicating with beneficiaries throughout the process
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Identify and eliminate safeguarding risks
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Identify need gaps within communities and fulfil crisis and emergency management plans, help prepare the organisation for unexpected urgent response work
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Amplify the voice of the communities we support
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Identify and highlight the ongoing issues faced by the women and girls we support with the team and external stakeholders
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Organise and manage programme facilitators and role-related volunteers
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Map out fundraising opportunities and secure funding through written grant applications and manage funding processes from start to end including mid and end-journey reports
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Develop and maintain the existing community ambassadorship programme by listening to community needs and helping to implement solutions
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Maintain strong relationships. Including with Community Ambassadors, Wellness Ambassadors, programme facilitators, existing or potential partners and funders, and be a reliable point of contact for seamless communication
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Expand community engagement through offsite outreach and partnerships with local councils, grassroots organisations, healthcare professionals, community leaders and sector partners (*The Vavengers works with over 150 partnerships across the UK)
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Work collaboratively to ensure that new programs align with the charity’s mission, vision and purpose
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Be an active advocate for The Vavengers mission and community
Additional Responsibilities
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Oversee governance activities of volunteers (volunteer contracts, reports and management)
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Managing DBS clearances and background checks for the required board, staff and volunteers and acting as one of the safeguarding officers of the organisation
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Assist with and contribute to offsite educational workshops where appropriate
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Organising the sourcing and delivery of essential items from partners
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Managing project budgets and an expense account
Desirable skills and attributes:
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Strong emotional intelligence
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Innovative thinking
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Fundraising and grant management
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Clear communication
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Process management & improvement
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Digital literacy
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Referral & case management
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Business development
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Solution-focused approach
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Data-driven
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Proactive
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Start-up development
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Project management
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Community leadership
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NGO financial literacy
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Trauma-informed
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Public speaking
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Workshop facilitation
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Understanding of NGO structures & processes
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Growth mindset
Essential software use: Salesforce, Google Workspace, Eventbrite, Adobe, Squarespace, Brevo, Survey Monkey
*The Vavengers promotes the use of technology to reduce the pressure of administrative tasks and to make our work more efficient, there might be more digital developments as the organisation grows.
Checks and training: Please note, that this role will be subject to a clear DBS check. The Vavengers will also provide mandatory training required by the role including Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults Level 3, Gender-Based Violence training, language and terminology and necessary software training.
In return for your dedication, The Vavengers will offer you
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In-house and external mentoring & meaningful career development opportunities
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The opportunity to work on ending Gender-Based Violence and creating a just society
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Inclusive, bold and creative culture
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The opportunity to be part of a start-up development
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Flexible working opportunities
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Pro-rata 30 days of annual leave (excluding bank holidays), plus holiday closures and mental health day
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A prestigious headquarters near the Bank station
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Employee counselling programme and other well-being perks
By submitting an application to The Vavengers, you agree to the terms of our Privacy Policy and for The Vavengers to use your personal data for the purposes of processing your job application.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about this role please get in touch with us,
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We are looking for someone to manage our most precious asset, our Lived Experts Research Community, helping us to develop and grow the Community further to have an even bigger social impact in businesses.
This is an ideal role for someone with an interest in qualitative insight, lived experience and social impact. You will manage the community, be the main point of contact for community members, help develop the community, work with clients and take part in insight-gathering projects.
Our purpose at Three Hands is to create business value and social value, hand in hand. Three Hands Insight is the Social Insight arm of Three Hands, focused on enabling businesses to gain insight from charities and ‘lived experts’ in a wide variety of societal issues and vulnerability circumstances.
Current and recent projects and clients include the Inclusive Design Panel for NatWest, a series of vulnerability insight sessions for Lloyds Banking Group and testing back-up power solutions for vulnerable people for energy companies.
Please see the attached job description for more information on Three Hands Insight, the areas of responsibility for the role and the skills and interests were are looking for...
Our purpose at Three Hands is to create business value and social value, hand in hand.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you an experienced community manager looking for your next challenge?
Do you want to work for an exciting social change organisation with the mission of enabling people, places and the planet to flourish?
With our new Design for Life strategy, we are embarking on the next chapter in our 270 years’ strong history of social impact, with a range of interventions to unite people and ideas to turn world changing ideas into world changing actions.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a Community manager who has a passion for leading and supporting engagement and collaboration on a Global scale to help us achieve real impact by being the main point of contact for approximately 4,300 users of our Online platform Circle and supporting c.2000 International fellows outside of the US and Oceania.
This is a remote role due to the required working hours, we are open to London or UK based applicants. The hours of work for this role will be from 1pm to 9pm.
About You
What we look for in a successful Community Manager (Global) candidate:
- The ability to lead on developing and improving online and offline strategies, keeping abreast of community trends and adhering to best practice standards.
- An experienced community builder, who can work collaboratively with other teams, taking charge of strategising, organising, and implementing the engagement calendar to ensure a consistent and engaging user experience.
- A passion for offering volunteers guidance and coaching to help them organise within their geographic communities or communities of interest.
- An experienced moderator, who can work in accordance with online moderation objectives and guidelines.
- The drive to uphold commitments to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
To find out more about this role, please download the job description on our website.
Apply
In order to apply, please click ‘apply for this job’ on our recruitment page and submit your CV. You will also be required to answer a series of questions. You do not need to submit a cover letter.
Please submit your application through the RSA website. We cannot accept applications via email. All applications will receive an automated response.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 9am Monday 17 June 2024. However, screening and interviews will be ongoing, so we may close the vacancy early if sufficient exceptional candidates apply. Please get your application in as soon as possible.
Please note that we cannot accept late, incomplete applications, and we can only consider candidates who apply through the online application process.
Inclusion Statement
As a social change organisation, we believe everyone, regardless of visible or invisible difference, should be welcomed to participate in creating a better future.
We aspire to maximum inclusion in our work and endeavour to challenge systemic inequity and all forms of discrimination. We therefore welcome applications from everybody who is committed to our vision and values and can demonstrate the skills, competencies and experience required for the role applied for.
Read full our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion on our website.
About Us
We are the RSA. The royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce. Where world-leading ideas are turned into world-changing actions. We’re committed to a world that is resilient, rebalanced and regenerative, where everyone can fulfil their potential.
The RSA has been at the forefront of significant social impact for 270 years. Our proven change process, rigorous research, innovative ideas platforms and unique global network of changemakers, work collectively to enable people, places and the planet to flourish. We invite you to be part of this change. Join our community. Together, we’ll unite people and ideas in collective action to create opportunities to regenerate our world.
We offer great benefits, including 29 days holiday (plus bank holidays), additional wellbeing allowance, free fellowship throughout employment and lots more! Read our full list of benefits on our website.
A global network of changemakers enabling people, places and the planet to flourish in harmony.
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Community Catalysts CIC is a busy, buzzy social enterprise that tries hard to live up to its name. We’re working in partnership with Gloucestershire County Council and need an energetic, and imaginative person to coordinate things for us.
You will lead the Gloucestershire Community Micro-enterprise Project which will support local entrepreneurial people and community organisations to offer new and creative care and support options for people who need help at home or in their communities. In this way we will help people to get the support they need to live the life they want.
To do this job you must:
- Understand the world of care - but maybe feel it could do with a bit of a shake up!
- Be a real people person - able to work well with all sorts of folks with confidence.
- Instinctively make connections - and join up dots that are sometimes less than obvious.
- Be able to spot what people are good at and nurture it.
Have a look at our website and the job description and person specification for more information about us and the job. You will be employed by Community Catalysts and based in the Gloucestershire area.
Follow the link to download an application pack which includes the job description and person specification.
Closing date for applications is 1.00pm on 28th May 24 and interviews will take place on 4th June 2024 in Gloucester.
We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Contract type
Permanent - St Giles Hospice Shops
Location
Mere Green
Hours
37.5 Hours (working 5 days out of 7) Fully flexible 8:55am - 5:05pm trading over 7 days
Annual salary
£27,300
Review Date
09/05/2024
As the Community Shop and Online Manager for our flagship store in Mere Green you will lead a team of paid staff and volunteers. You’ll be empowered to make decisions locally whilst working within a supportive framework. You’ll work within and for your local community ensuring that engagement and support is understood and promoted.
You’ll have great commercial skills, an understanding of how online selling works and why customer service is key and want to be part of a successful team. Ideally, you’ll have previous retail management experience, be able to demonstrate strong leadership and have the ability to work with and motivate any team.
Reporting into a Regional Manager you will be responsible for ensuring that your store and the online store runs efficiently and delivers a positive financial contribution to the Hospice. You’ll also have the support of a Retail Regional Supervisor, available to provide encouragement, training and development of best practise.
Qualifications
Essential
·Good standard of education in English and Maths
Knowledge and experience
Essential
·Genuine interest in charity retailing/fashion
·Previous retail/charity retail management or supervisory experience
Desirable
·Local community knowledge
·Experience in E-commerce operation, ideally in charity retail
Values
Exhibits our hospice values and behaviours
Skills
Essential
·Proven customer service skills.
·Flexible and be able to adapt to change on a daily basis
·Able to complete physically demanding work in the form of standingfor long periods and moving stock
Desirable
·IT and numeracy – Office365/Share point
Personal Attributes
·Strong communicator
·Good interpersonal skills.
·Good time keeping & strong work ethic
·Conducts themselves’ in a professional manner.
·Good organisational skills
·Inclusive and diverse in their approach
·Empathetic
·Team Player
·Able to work under pressure
·Collaborative
·Ambassador for St Giles Hospice
Other requirements
·Eligibility to work in the UK
·Please note that St Giles Hospice does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to accept sponsorship requests
Just so you know:
This post is subject to a Disclose and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We may review applications before the application review date, however, if you apply after the application review date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role; this may be earlier than the closing date.
If you have not heard within 14 days of the application close date, then please consider that your application has been unsuccessful at this time.
As part of your application your data will be managed in line with St Giles Hospice Privacy Policy and kept for 6 months. If you would like to see this in full, please visit our website for our Privacy Policy. This is in extension to Charity Job Privacy Policy.
The estate includes 22 shops and e-commerce operation with a turnover of approx. £3.5 million which supports the overall income generation strategy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Summary of Role
This is an exciting new role in our Talking Therapies team providing vital support to people in Manchester with common mental health problems. Working alongside counsellors, you will provide wrap-around social and practical support to adults on our waiting list for or who are engaging in Talking Therapy to enable them to address and overcome barriers impacting on their health and wellbeing. You will provide advice, information and guidance on these issues, make onward referrals to specialist advice organisations where necessary and support engagement with these services.
You will build and maintain relationships with key referrers, such as GP surgeries, to promote the service and facilitate appropriate referrals.
Once trained, you have the exciting task of leading and facilitating a new course within the service: Living Life to the Full™, a CBT-informed group programme designed to support people to improve low mood, overcome stress, sleep better and build confidence.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check
Applications for this role close at 9am on Wednesday 29th May however we will be holding rolling interviews and may close the vacancy early if a successful candidate is appointed.
Why work with us?
At Gaddum we are all committed to living our values; in all areas of our work we are supportive, empowering, professional, innovative and diverse. Our teams are passionate about working together to support and empower individuals and their communities. You will receive a full induction and training for your role and ongoing support from your colleagues and managers via supervisions, 1:1s and team meetings.
All employees at Gaddum have access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme and an online rewards/savings platform. Our standard holiday entitlement is 25 days per annum plus bank holidays, with additional leave entitlement for your birthday and for wellbeing in the winter.
Everyone has the right to request flexible working from day one because we recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and our standard working week is only 35 hours.
Gaddum is a Living Wage Employer and we are proud to have the Investors in People Silver Award. For a full list of our awards and accreditations, please visit our website.
How to apply
Applications should be made via the attached Application Form and submitted via email. Full details can be found on our website.
Gaddum is proud to be a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer; if you need any support completing your application or require alternative arrangements, please get in contact.
Gaddum is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual, regardless of background, feels valued and empowered to contribute. We celebrate diversity as a catalyst for innovation and growth and are committed to creating a workplace that thrives on varied perspectives and mutual respect.
As part of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, Gaddum undertakes anonymous shortlisting by removing identifiable information from applications forms during the shortlisting process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Working alongside the Community Fundraising Manager the role will be responsible for being proactive in engaging local communities to maximise income generation by developing a plan to gain more supporters. You will be responsible for growing income by developing and maintaining relationships with volunteers, schools and other community groups.
About the role
- Grow income from Community Fundraising through phoning and visiting local Groups, schools & individuals, supporting existing supporters and promoting new fundraising initiatives
- Manage and grow income from collection pots and coordinate a collection of these pots on a regular basis
- Support our fundraising groups and supporters and generate publicity for their activities
- Manage Just Giving and other on-line giving sites for community events, and ensure that donors and participants are thanked in a timely and appropriate manner
- Co-ordinate volunteer support for community events where this is required
- Handle general telephone and personal enquiries regarding donations or other fundraising issues
About you
- Proven experience of community fundraising and volunteer management
- Significant understanding of relational fundraising and relational management principles
- Managing and updating budget/financial information to achieve income and expenditure targets
- Effective project management experience to achieve agreed delivery and outcomes
- Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills, and organisation skills
- Proven ability in building relationships both internally and externally
- Ability to produce written reports and meet deadlines
- Confident in networking and operating at senior levels
Benefits
- 27 days holiday
- Hybrid working (at least 2 days in the office per week)
- Flexible working
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health Service Discounts
- Refer a friend bonus
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Hepatitis C Trust develops projects nationally where peers use their lived experience of injecting drug use and hepatitis C, to provide education and training, increase hepatitis C awareness, and access to testing and treatment for people living with hepatitis C.
Working with the South West Peninsula ODN, The Hepatitis C Trust are now expanding this commitment through the introduction of the HCC (Hepatocellular Carcinoma) surveillance and early liver disease detection programme.
Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge? Do you have experience of working within health services and with volunteers? Have you been affected by liver disease or supported those at higher risk of developing liver disease?
We are looking for a self-motivated individual who can work on their own, engage with stakeholders and have a desire to make a difference in promoting liver screening in community settings, and by increasing access to specialist care services.
Working in partnership with local hospital and community outreach clinics, the post holder will ensure that patients are supported through initial liver assessment and ongoing surveillance as required. The post will coordinate delivery of educational and awareness workshops and promote the delivery of liver screening in community settings
Working under the guidance of the South West Peninsula Peer Programme Manager, the post-holder will work alongside other identified partners to help develop a community outreach liver surveillance program and carry out HCC early detection activity and interventions across Plymouth.
We require a good standard of education, willingness to travel and welcome creativity and innovation in all our work. We are a patient-led organisation – you will be working in an environment where the patient/service user/client is placed at the centre of all that you do. This post will require extensive travel across the region and the post holder is required to hold a clean driving licence and have their own vehicle for work related travel.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Community Café Manager
Ref: BHCM24
Location: Hastings, TN35 4AD
Contract: Permanent, annualised, the amount of hours you work each month may vary, however your salary will be paid equally over the year
Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum (DOE) with additional performance-based incentives
Hours: 40 hours per week, some weekends and bank holidays
The Bale House Cafe is a small, but very busy destination café located within Hastings Country Park Nature Reserve known for its outstanding views, beauty and rare flora and fauna. The Bale House is the first public straw bale building constructed in Hastings and provides an exciting facility for visitors to the park to find out about this special landscape. Whether for eating, meeting, walking, or learning The Bale House is a place for everyone, with things to discover every day.
This post will coordinate, manage, and develop the catering outlet at the Visitor Centre to ensure it is providing a comfortable, welcoming and inclusive place for both visitors and corporate/private bookings for events out of café hours. Alongside ensuring food and beverage products served are of high quality, your team will also be representing the nature reserve and all of the partners involved with making it such an important place for nature and community.
You will supervise a small team of catering staff, leading by example, and work proactively alongside colleagues to develop our offer to ensure we provide high quality food and beverages while also providing a high level of attentive service.
We are looking for someone with excellent motivation skills, thrives on inspiring others and develops their strengths. As a leader we want someone who brings out the best in our staff supporting them to provide outstanding customer service. It will be important for the successful candidate to be able to evidence positive critical thinking skills, quickly finding solutions to overcome obstacles to service under pressure.
We are a creative, committed and enthusiastic organisation with a great track record of project development, fundraising and delivery, so there are always opportunities to grow and develop your role within our friendly team.
In return we offer you:
- A competitive salary
- Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum plus public holidays
- Health Cash Plan including PERKS – such as discounted gym membership and shopping discounts
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work and pension contributions
- Family friendly policies to support work/life balance with time off in lieu for out of hours activities
- Business travel expenses
Groundwork South works with communities across the south of England to transform their lives and the places where they live. We have been at the forefront of social and environmental regeneration for over 25 years, and today we have a simple mission: to create better places, improve people’s prospects, and promote greener living and working.
We are passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny, and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. This vision drives the work that we do. Each year we deliver over 100 innovative projects, tackling the biggest issues facing our communities and creating real and lasting, positive change.
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Closing date for applications: Rolling recruitment, this vacancy will close when a suitable candidate has been found.
Candidates will be reviewed and invited to interview on application.
Please note, we reserve the right to close applications early in the event of a large response.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Groundwork South is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you’ve applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we’ll interview you. If you need any support or adjustments with your application or attendance at interview please let us know.
No agencies please.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Location: Manchester (travel across the area, home based for administration)
Salary: £22,500 - £29,500 per year, pro-rata. DOE.
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Part Time – 28 hours per week
All applications by midnight on Sunday 2 June 2024
Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?
Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?
Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?
Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Development Officer to join our team covering Manchester. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as hospitals and care homes across the area to meet with clients and professionals and be home based for administration; therefore, a suitable home internet connection is essential.
About us
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.
About you
Desirably you will have some experience of working with vulnerable people, providing welfare, supporting, or caring for adults or young people who have support needs.
Additionally you may have experience of representing an organisation in the community.
You should have creative approach to problem-solving and finding solutions to issues that arise. It is essential you can build strong relationships and work effectively with a broad range of people.
How will you make a difference?
You will be responsible delivering a community focused project offering support to individuals and groups across the region.
You will facilitate engagement and collaboration and implement initiatives that foster sustainable development and improve the overall quality of life in the community.
Professional Development?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day.
Benefits:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro-rata
- 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Separate Life Assurance Cover
- Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
- Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme
- Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance
- Support with continuous professional development
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact us via our website.
How to apply
To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account on our website and follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications: midnight on 2 June 2024.
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Want to know more about VoiceAbility and the role?
Please visit our website.
We look forward to hearing from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.