Community engagement coordinator jobs

We are seeking a passionate, connected and well-organised leader, to manage and develop our Church Engagement team and mission with UK churches, networks, community groups and volunteers. The role requires someone who is motivated by their Christian faith and has a passion to inspire and influence the UK Church to show love, strengthen faith and bring joy to millions of people across the Middle East and North Africa.

As we look towards our 30th anniversary, we want to inspire a new generation of churches and individuals to engage with global and local mission; to raise awareness and understanding of the Church in the MENA and to increase engagement, giving and prayer.

The Church Engagement team sits within the External Engagement Department, which covers areas including communications, publications and resources, press and media, digital content and marketing, fundraising appeals, church engagement, events and volunteers. Teams work closely together on shared activities to ensure that the strategy is connected and delivers a coherent public message, maximising every potential opportunity to increase income and deepen understanding and engagement. Other office staff include those focused on operations and finance, as well as a small Development Team engaging with major donors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

This role will allow you to make a real difference to the lives of millions of people in the Middle East and North Africa.  You will help to manage, maintain and increase income and engagement through the following key responsibilities:

·Work with the team to implement strategies for growing key areas of income and engagement with churches and individuals, maintaining prospect lists, communicating with churches to resource and increase engagement.

·To manage, motivate and support a diverse team in different geographical locations and working patterns.

·To assist with delivering the church partnership and media projects programme, inviting church leaders and churches to join, helping research, prepare and send project proposals, reports and associated resources.

·To analyse current church giving patterns and identify pathways to increase engagement, levels and forms of giving (including individual giving in conjunction with other team members).

·Support with high-level giving church relationships and work with the Engagement Officer to mobilise ambassadors and volunteers within churches to encourage prayer for the MENA and church giving.

·Oversee SAT-7’s presence at events and conferences to maximise opportunities for engagement and increased reach with existing and new supporters.

·To assist with identifying current and future engagement resources to inspire and mobilise supporter churches and wider opportunities with denominations and Christian networks.

·Lead regular one to ones and promote the process of SAT-7 UK’s personal development plans for team members throughout the year e.g. conducting appraisals and mid-year reviews.

WHAT NEXT?

If this sounds like the right role for you and you would like to find out more, please see the Application Pack and apply via the SAT-7 UK website.

Goodman Masson are excited to partner exclusively with Newground Together to recruit a Community Programme Coordinator for Youth & Community. Help us shape the future of youth and community work in East Lancashire. We're delighted to be recruiting a Community Programmes Coordinator for Youth & Community to join our passionate and growing team at Newground Together, at a truly exciting time in our journey. Very soon, we'll be launching the brand-new Shadsworth Youth Hub, a flagship, purpose-built space created with and for local young people and their families. This dynamic, inclusive hub will become a beating heart for the community, offering opportunities to learn, connect, grow, and thrive.

As Community Programmes Coordinator, you'll be at the heart of this. You'll lead the delivery of impactful youth and community programmes across three key sites: The Shadsworth Youth Hub (including your office base), The Shadsworth Community Hub, and the Greensleeves Community Allotment, a brilliant green space for sustainable activity and connection. This role offers the chance to leave a lasting legacy by building meaningful programmes, developing a strong team, and shaping how we engage with our community going forward.

Who We Are: Newground Together is a registered charity and part of the Together Housing Group. Our mission is to empower people to create connected, resilient, healthy, and prosperous communities. We do this by supporting jobs and training, engaging young people and families, providing memorable outdoor experiences, and promoting health and wellbeing through inclusive activity.

The application deadline for this role is 29/04/2025, with interviews scheduled for the following week. Please apply as soon as possible, as the application may close earlier.

What You'll Be Doing: You'll lead a dedicated delivery team and oversee the development of programmes that reflect local needs and aspirations. Key responsibilities include:

People Leadership & Team Development: Lead, support and develop a multidisciplinary team across multiple delivery sites. Champion a strong, inclusive team culture. Promote staff wellbeing and uphold safeguarding best practice

Programme Management & Delivery: Plan and oversee youth and community programmes across Shadsworth and East Lancashire. Ensure services are high-quality, inclusive, and responsive to local needs. Embed continuous improvement through reflection, evaluation, and feedback.

Partnerships & Community Engagement: Build collaborative partnerships with schools, community groups, funders, and local agencies. Represent Newground Together in networks and external forums. Support co-designed and co-delivered services with local partners.

Financial & Operational Oversight: Manage project budgets and reporting. Contribute to funding bids and business planning. Oversee premises, health and safety, and site logistics.

Performance Monitoring & Strategic Input: Lead on reporting, quality assurance, and outcome tracking. Contribute to strategic planning and service development. Identify gaps or under-performance and lead on solutions

We are seeking a confident and experienced individual who brings:

• A strong background in youth work, community development or a related field
• Demonstrable experience of team management and people development
• A commitment to equality, inclusion and strengths-based working with diverse communities
• The ability to lead, plan and deliver services within multi-agency settings
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build and maintain collaborative partnerships
• Budget and contract management experience, with strong organisational and administrative skills
• A flexible and proactive approach, including willingness to work some evenings/weekends
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Relevant qualification

In return, we are offering the successful candidate in the Community Programme Coordinator for Youth & Community role

• Starting salary: £39,298 per year
• Annual Leave: 27 days rising to 32 with service, plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working model: Approx. 80% in-person, 20% home-based (depending on the needs of the service and your team)
• A flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies
• You will be working 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Working arrangements are flexible in line with our Smart Working culture so that we deliver an excellent and accessible service for customers.
• Wide range of technical, professional, and personal development training opportunities
• Attractive pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to GPs
• A range of financial and lifestyle benefits including cycle to work, vehicle leasing and financial advice
• We have a range of staff support networks, including menopause, culturally diverse, LGBTQ+ and disability.
• To view the full range of our award winning benefits click on the

We reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient numbers of applicants are received. Therefore, please apply without delay!

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

Overview of the Regional Coordinator role and the team

The Regional Coordinator plays a vital role in advancing the mission of Barnabas Aid by building and nurturing relationships with churches, Christian organisations, and individuals. The role aims to raise awareness, prayer, and financial support for the persecuted church, fostering a network of engaged supporters and expanding the organisation’s outreach.

Shoreditch Trust is recruiting  for a Community Builder, to build relationships with residents, community leaders and organisations in the City of London in order to:

• Facilitate engagement into We Connect and wider programmes
• Build community leadership opportunities
• Reduce social isolation and loneliness
• Improve wellbeing
• Working effectively with clients from Bangladeshi and Spanish-speaking South American communities.

Fluency in Bengali (particularly the Sylheti dialect) and/or Spanish is essential for this role, as you will be required to communicate effectively with clients from Bangladeshi and Spanish-speaking South American communities.

To continue being fully representative of our Neighbourhoods, we are particularly keen to hear from people from diverse communities, from bilingual candidates and from people with strong links to East London generally.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a team that values equality, connection, compassion and independence
• Contribute to meaningful change in the community
• Enjoy extensive training opportunities and staff support programs

We’re looking for someone who is detail-oriented, organised, and skilled with data to join our team. You’ll provide essential administrative support as we continue to create and maintain an intuitive, accessible, and well-maintained directory of services.

By maintaining accurate, up-to-date, and regularly assured data, the project enables local directories, websites, and apps to provide reliable information about community support and services. This shared approach reduces duplication for organisations maintaining service directories and increases awareness of existing services, ultimately supporting early intervention and crisis prevention.

You will play a crucial role in maintaining the quality and usability of the shared dataset, strengthening collaborative relationships across sectors, and improving public access to vital community support services across Dorset.

About you
You’ll have extensive experience providing excellent administrative and project support, including using databases and gathering and analysing data.

You’ll be a skilled communicator with the ability to engage, work with, and build relationships with a wide range of people. An understanding of charities, community groups, and statutory services across Dorset is essential.

You’ll be self-motivated, organised, and proficient in the MS Office suite, with particular confidence in Microsoft Excel.

What we can offer in return
In return we offer a competitive salary and great benefits, including contributory pension scheme, 25 days holiday plus all bank holidays, season train ticket loan, flexible working and much more.

To apply, please download the application pack and return the completed application form before the closing date – Monday 28th  April 2025 at 9:00am.

Partnerships Engagement Coordinator

Job Description

Job Title: Partnerships Engagement Coordinator (Inspiring the Future)

Reports to: Partnerships Manager

Location: Quantum House, 22 – 24 Red Lion Court, Fleet Street, EC4A 3AB. The role is open to hybrid working but the candidate would be expected to be in the office one day per week

Purpose: This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a newly created post in the role of Partnerships Engagement Coordinator for Education and Employers on the internationally recognised Inspiring the Future programme. The Charity aims to ensure that all young people have the inspiration, motivation, knowledge, skills and opportunities they need to help them achieve their potential.

This key post is part of the Partnerships Team with responsibility for supporting the team to deliver various showcase virtual and face-to-face events and activities involving a diverse range of volunteers from the world of work. The role is rewarding and varied and will include supporting delivery of funded partnerships and general administrative support. 

Remuneration: £24-25k per annum

Additional Terms: 30 days paid holiday, exclusive of Statutory Holiday plus competitive pension scheme and a volunteering allowance of up to 5 days – pro rata in accordance with the length of contract. Additional family friendly benefits including enhancements to Statutory Payments.

Appointment Terms: Permanent and full time

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Partnerships Manager and working closely with colleagues in the Partnerships Team, the Partnerships Engagement Coordinator is responsible for working closely with volunteers and school staff to support successful delivery of interactive activities aimed at schools and young people under key funded projects for the charity’s Inspiring the Future and Primary Futures programmes. These programmes leverage technology to raise the aspirations and broaden the horizons of children and young people by connecting them to a huge range of volunteers from the world of work via career related learning activities.

The Partnerships team are responsible for relationship management of the key corporate and charity partners for the charity’s Inspiring the Future and Primary Futures programmes. Partners cover a range of sectors and employment areas and our employer partnerships provide partners employees with the opportunity to engage with schools, and reach many children and young people across the UK, both virtually and in-person.

This role will be split between supporting organisation of activities related to our corporate partners and delivering activities to schools across parts of the country. There is opportunity to interface directly with children and young people from both secondary and primary schools. through facilitating virtual and in person interactive activities with volunteers.

Education and Employers is a small charity working at a rapid pace to bring about change. This is a dynamic role for someone looking to gain a breadth of experience in the charity sector and keen to learn about the education sector and career-related learning, social mobility and volunteer engagement.  We are looking for someone passionate about motivating and inspiring children who relishes working with a range of stakeholders to create impactful activities.

The Engagement Coordinator will work closely with the Partnerships Manager, Partnership Events Lead and wider Inspiring the Future team. This role will work on partnerships including but are not limited to the Department for Transport’s Inspiring Aviation Campaign, Maritime UK Ambassadors, and events associated with employer partnerships such as Bank of America, Tritax Big Box, Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust and others.

Exact brief to be finalised with the successful candidate but the role will be expected to:

• Providing administrative support across the team, including record-keeping, responding to incoming enquiries, data entry, meeting minute-taking, scheduling, event coordination, etc
• Monitoring new event registrations from schools and sending welcome emails, keeping this up to date with the latest opportunities and messaging for schools
• Supporting the engagement of employers and volunteers in special activities within funded projects.
• Tracking and reporting back to Partnership Manager and Events Lead on delivery against agreed targets
• Using Salesforce CRM to support with data management, assisting with maintaining up to date records and supporting data cleansing as needed
• Recruiting and engaging schools according to the geographic or sector focus of a funded partnership
• Setting up virtual and face-to-face activities including school liaison, securing volunteers, organising events via the Inspiring the Future system and hosting on tech platforms (Zoom, MS Teams etc)
• Facilitating interactive virtual and face to face activities to connect pupils with volunteers through themed sessions, Q&A or job guessing-game format.
• Supporting and co-hosting teacher training sessions, staff meetings and info webinars to promote Inspiring the Future and encourage engagement and independent usage of the platform.
• Supporting the development of educational resources that provide insight into the world of work and different sectors
• Support the collection of feedback and data after each event to measure impact
  • Managing the enquiries inbox and/or switchboard phone number, responding to enquiries from schools and volunteers about the charity’s work and programmes and how to sign up
• Other ad hoc tasks to support the team as needed, such as administration of school competitions, etc

We are looking for an agile worker, capable of absorbing key information quickly, as well as handle a voluminous workload. The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting young people to realise their potential and understand the power of volunteering. Education and Employers is a small charity working at a rapid pace to bring about change and the ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong communication skills, able to absorb key information quickly and work well with a small team in a dynamic working environment. 

Person specification:

Skills/ Knowledge/ Expertise

Essential

• Minimum one year’s experience in a customer service, school engagement or school-based role
• Experience in successful relationship management – ability to engage confidently and sensitively with schools/colleges and at a range of levels of seniority up to and including headteacher level
• Outstanding customer service and telephone manner, including handling large volumes of email enquiries and dealing with difficult situations politely and assertively
• Strong organisational and administrative skills including close attention to detail and effective time management 
• Persuasive and confident communicator who is influential, and effective in presenting a concept both in person and on the phone.
• Good level of education, demonstrating capability in producing written content to a high standard.
• Demonstrable experience of managing a diverse workload; being able to prioritise work and working under pressure.
• Good working knowledge and practical application of Microsoft Office tools

Desirable

• Passion for supporting young people in realising their potential through harnessing skilled volunteers to engage in education
• Experience in virtual facilitation with children and young people
• Experience of project management and delivery
• Experience of client relationships management (CRM) databases, in particular Salesforce
• Experience of marketing to schools
• Experience of working in a small team
• Experience of working with volunteers
• Understanding of safeguarding, risk management and data protection
• Comfort and confidence in working with data to inform actions

Personal Attributes

• Uphold our charity’s values - Inspiring, Inclusive, Innovative, Impactful, Integrity
• Flexible – responsive to changing operational context and new opportunities
• Team Player: working collaboratively and flexibly to achieve outcomes and is keen to add value to the organisation’s culture and ethos
• Able to undertake some occasional work in the evenings and at weekends
• Able to travel in the UK if required

Application process

The Education and Employers charity values having a diverse workforce.  We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. We offer a range of inclusive employment and family friendly policies as well as flexible working arrangements in order to support staff from different backgrounds. 

The closing date for applications is 9am on Tuesday 29th April and interviews will take place in the week of the 5th May. The organisation reserves the right to conduct interviews and appoint prior to the closing date dependent on the calibre of applications received.

Please send a covering letter setting out your interest in and suitability for the role and a CV.

Please note we will only consider applications with both a CV and covering letter and applications will only be accepted from those with the right to work in the UK with a valid passport/visa. 

The Charity is fully committed to safeguarding those in our care. We plan our recruitment processes to ensure effective timelines for any required vetting processes such as enhanced DBS, qualification, reference and identity checks. The Charity also ensures that each staff member is appropriately trained for their duties with a comprehensive induction process on commencement. 

About the Education and Employers charity

Education and Employers is an independent UK based charity launched in 2009 with the vision of “providing children and young people with the inspiration, motivation, knowledge, skills and opportunities they need to help them achieve their potential”. It aims to achieve this by working with schools, employers, the national bodies that represent them and a wide range of other partners including the government and third sector organisations. The charity also works with partners internationally – more details here.

The charity runs Inspiring the Future, a free service which uses innovative match-making technology to connect volunteers with state schools and colleges, quickly, simply and at scale. Schools can very easily search a massive database of willing volunteers, filter against a wide range of criteria – e.g. subject, sector, career route and send them a message. It enables young people, wherever they live, whichever school they attend, the opportunity to meet people from a wide range of backgrounds doing jobs from across the whole world of work.

Nearly 85,000 people have already volunteered in the UK - people from all levels: apprentices to CEOs and all sectors: apps designers to zoologists and over 85% of English secondary schools have registered. People can volunteer from an hour a year in a local primary or secondary school to chat informally about their job and career route, take part in career speed networking session, give careers insights, provide mock interviews or feedback on CVs through to serving as a governor or trustee.  There is also the opportunity to link up with schools for workplace visits, job shadowing and mentoring.

Inspiring the Future operates on a technology platform kindly developed in partnership with Deloitte, Salesforce and Ordnance Survey. It allows the charity to run national campaigns others focused on specific geographic areas or economic sectors such as engineering, science, health and arts and culture. The campaigns have secured high profile support across government, business and teacher associations and ongoing corporate partnerships including our lead corporate partner Bank of America.

In partnership with the National Association of Head Teachers the charity has developed a version for primary schools called Primary Futures and over 6,500 primaries have already signed up. To see a short clip on how it works please click here.  All campaigns run through Inspiring the Future share a common objective: to broaden young people’s horizons, raise their aspirations and show them the range of opportunities and careers routes e.g. apprenticeships and university open to them. Over 3.5 million interactions between young people and volunteers from the world of work have already taken place.

The charity runs Inspiring Governance the free governor recruitment and support service. This Department for Education funded service aims to get highly skilled volunteers to serve as governors in some of the most disadvantaged schools in England and in so doing help raise educational achievement.

Since the Charity’s launch it has sought to understand what difference employer engagement in education makes to young people and the economy. It works with academics and researchers from around the world and its own research is regularly cited by government and international organisations like the OECD. The research, which has informed and influenced a range of government policies, shows that employer engagement helps improve social mobility, reduces the likelihood of young people becoming NEET (not in education, employment of training), increases the amount they earn in adult life, helps them make better informed career choices and leads to improvements in educational attainment.

Dept: Health
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 01/06/2026
Location: Remote with minimum of one day a week co-location within Cheshire and Merseyside
Hours: Full Time 35 hours M-F
Working Pattern: M-F equal hours
Grade / Salary Band: Band 4 £29,556 - £32,139
Line Manager: Head of Services
Key Contacts: Health
Travel: Occasional on-site work

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holiday
• Flexible working
• End of Year shutdown
• Opportunities for Learning & Development

About Standing Together:

Standing Together is a UK-based charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse and creating safer communities. We work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including local authorities, police, and health services, to improve responses to domestic abuse and support survivors. We pioneered the Coordinated Community Response (CCR) approach in the UK, a multi-agency partnership model that ensures the safety of survivors while holding abusers accountable.

Through innovative training, advocacy, and community engagement, we empower individuals and organisations to challenge and change the systems that allow domestic abuse to persist. Our mission is to ensure everyone can live free from violence and abuse, fostering a culture of respect and equality. By leveraging research and best practices, we strive to influence policy and practice, making a meaningful impact in the lives of those affected by domestic abuse.

Purpose of the role:

The Domestic Abuse (DA) and Sexual Safety Coordinator will be pivotal in fostering a coordinated, supportive, and safe environment across Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (ICB). This role is focused on addressing domestic abuse and sexual safety through the development of essential resources, effective governance, and a collaborative community of practice. The post holder will be responsible for creating a comprehensive directory of third-sector services, ensuring compliance with risk management standards, supporting policy development, and facilitating a network for shared learning and mutual support among employees. This role will contribute to a cohesive approach in safeguarding and providing holistic support across the region.

Key Duties – What you will be doing:

Main Responsibilities:

• Mapping and Directory Creation:
• Identify and map third-sector services within Cheshire and Merseyside related to domestic abuse and sexual safety.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive Directory of Services to provide staff with a clear resource for referrals and support.

Governance and Risk Management:

• Oversee governance processes related to domestic abuse and sexual safety, ensuring adherence to best practices and robust risk management.
• Embed evidence-based practice in DA and sexual safety policies and procedures, integrating these practices within the organisational framework.

Policy Development Support:

• Contribute to the development of a comprehensive DA and sexual safety policy aligned with NHS standards and local requirements.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to draft, review, and implement policies.

Community of Practice Coordination:

• Establish and lead a community of practice to connect employees involved in DA and sexual safety work.
• Facilitate regular meetings, sharing sessions, and training to enhance knowledge, skills, and collaboration amongst employees.
• Develop methods to capture insights and learning from the community to inform future policy and practice.

About You – Skills & Experience:

• Strong understanding of domestic abuse and sexual safety concerns, particularly within healthcare settings.
• Experience of health systems, structures, and governance.
• Proven experience in risk management, governance, and policy development.
• Ability to build partnerships and coordinate networks across multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with experience in project management and resource development.
• Proven ability to collect, analyse, and interpret complex data to extract, summarise, and act on key findings.
• Proven ability to work independently, be flexible to service demands, and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Excellent IT skills (including MS Office and Excel) and familiarity with databases and tools for data collection and monitoring.
• An understanding of and a commitment to Equal Opportunities in employment and in service delivery.
• An understanding of the theory of change and how this can apply to a domestic abuse/VAWG context.

Join Us If...

Join us if you're passionate about making a real impact on domestic abuse and sexual safety, developing effective policies, and building strong connections to improve services across Cheshire and Merseyside.

Right to Work and DBS Check

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and will undergo a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, funded by Standing Together, in accordance with Charity Commission guidelines.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

At STADA, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, national origin, marital status, medical history, parental status, or genetic information. Our goal is to create a workforce that reflects society and ensures every employee feels valued and empowered to perform their best. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Information

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

Please ensure your CV is no longer than 3 pages and Cover Letter is no longer than 1 page.

Please note that we may close this job advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.

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The Line is looking for an experienced and motivated fundraising professional to join its team.

The Development Coordinator will support the Head of Development (incoming) to reach the organisation's fundraising targets to enable us to deliver our ambitious outdoor exhibition and engagement programmes. The role will include writing funding applications and reporting to funders on existing grants, supporting fundraising activity, undertaking prospect research and maintaining fundraising systems.

The Development Coordinator will deliver practical and essential support to the organisation and would suit someone with a passion for arts and community with imagination, strong writing skills and an ambition to build on existing fundraising experience. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Please see the job description for full details and responsibilities of this role.

Application deadline and interviews

The closing date for applications is 10am, Tuesday 29th April. Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 7th May 2025.

Equal Opportunities

The Line is committed to equality and diversity within our workforce and in all opportunities. Our recruitment process is open to all, but we would particularly like to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTQ+, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds and those who identify as disabled, as these groups are currently underrepresented in the cultural sector.

How to apply

• Apply through the application form which requires a cover letter and copy of your CV and contact details of two referees (these will only be contacted with your prior approval)
• Complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (please note this will not be reviewed by the individuals reviewing applications) 

Tree Equity Scores bring together multiple datasets, such as deprivation, heat, canopy cover and more, to provide a single figure that illustrates an area's need for urban trees. The Tree Equity for Hartlepool project marks the first town-wide approach in the UK to address low Tree Equity scores across an entire urban area. This multi-partner project, led by Trees for Cities, will work across planting, engagement and awareness raising of the urban forest. 

Working with Hartlepool Borough Council, Trees on Tees Community Forest, The Woodland Trust, Thirteen Group housing association and Treeconomics, this partnership brings together major local landowners alongside national tree specialists to deliver a programme of work over two years - and is seeking a Project Community Coordinator to drive the work forward.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Project Community Coordinator, you will be responsible for bridging this flagship work to the community and connecting residents in Hartlepool with their urban forest. This will include leading engagement activities with residents across the town, aiming to inspire residents to plant, protect and promote urban trees. You will lead outreach and volunteer activities, working closely with project partners to coordinate and deliver tree planting and educational workshops, public tree planting events and other activities.

The role will involve a mix of office-based and outdoor work and requires a confident, well-organised and friendly individual who can both confidently lead workshops and act as a spokesperson for the charity and urban forestry with the local community. You will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with volunteers, and this will be key to success, ensuring the project gets the results the community needs.

You will work under the steer of the Project Manager and be the face of both the project and Trees for Cities in the local and Tees Valley area.

As Trees for Cities looks ahead to its next strategic period, this project is a key flagship piece of work, and the role will be required to represent the partnership and associated work being done. In delivering a successful project, the case will be made for addressing low Tree Equity scores at the local and national level, influencing decision makers to best support urban forestry. 

This project is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. 

ABOUT TREES FOR CITIES

Trees for Cities is an ambitious, far-reaching organisation. 

Trees for Cities is the only charity that focuses on planting, protecting and promoting urban trees across the UK and suit ambitious, dedicated and passionate staff.

This role is perfect for candidates who are seeking the opportunity to make a difference, working to have a positive impact on urban communities and places that need green interventions the most. We recognise that the role spans distinct skillsets in project management and advocacy work, and encourage applicants from backgrounds which may lean more strongly into one of these two fields with a view to training in the other. 

We seek a highly motivated individual, is a friendly, supportive, high-performing team member and will provide support and training opportunities for personal and professional development. The organisation has an experienced Senior Leadership Team from a variety of commercial, charity and environmental backgrounds. 

Trees for Cities is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. We value and are committed to promoting diversity within the workplace. We aim to ensure that our employees achieve their full potential and that all employment decisions, including recruitment, are taken without reference to irrelevant or discriminatory criteria. A full copy of our Equal Opportunities Policy can be provided on request. 

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, using the application link on our website, please send your CV and supporting statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining why you are interested in the role and your fit with the Person Specification. 

The deadline to apply is 17:00 Friday 9th May 

If you are shortlisted for an interview, you will normally be contacted within two weeks after applying. If you do not hear from us within this period, then you should assume that on this occasion you have not been selected for interview. 

Please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, you must therefore have a valid right to work in the UK to apply. 

Trees for Cities is the first UK environmental organisation to have been awarded social value certification. Trees for Cities is an equal opportunities employer.

Registered Charity No: 1032154

Previous applicants need not reapply. No Agencies Please. 

Birth Companions is a charity that supports women experiencing multiple disadvantage during the perinatal period in the community in London and the southeast, and in prisons across the country.

Our work aims to improve the lives of mothers and babies by:

- improving the mental health and well-being of pregnant women and new mother
- enabling new mothers to give their babies the best possible start in life
- empowering women to fulfil their potential through engagement
- driving improvements in the local and national policy and practice that impacts on mothers and their babies.

By working towards these aims, we hope that all women who face disadvantage and inequality during this crucial point in their lives will have the support they need to give their baby the best possible start, and to fulfil their own potential, whatever their circumstances. 

Birth Companions’ values have shaped the organisation’s approach from the outset and are still as important to us as ever. We are a women’s organisation built on feminist principles, delivering woman-to-woman support. Choice, empowerment and protecting women’s rights have always been central to the way we work. Through the work of our staff and trained volunteers we offer practical and emotional support before, during and after birth. We work in a woman-centred way that is trauma-informed, flexible and non-judgemental, basing our support on what a woman tells us she needs. 

Work across our frontline services shows us what matters to women, and where things can and should be better in the care they receive from others. Based on these insights, we commission academic and peer-led research and direct the attention of local and national policy-makers, commissioners and service providers to what needs to change, and how. Everyone at Birth Companions plays a role in this. Communication and collaboration between our frontline practitioners, policy and engagement staff and the women in our Lived Experience Team means we are able to identify and monitor issues and themes and draw on learning in order to feed them into conversations with senior stakeholders across maternity, criminal justice, social services and immigration. In this way we ensure our policy and influencing work is rooted in the day-to-day experiences of women and what will make most difference to them and their babies. 

The Coordinator: Community Perinatal Services will coordinate and deliver a high quality, trauma-informed service offering specialist emotional and practical support to pregnant women and new mothers for up to 12 months post-birth, who are experiencing multiple disadvantage and living in the community, predominantly in the northeast London area.

The role includes the co-ordination and support of volunteers, who deliver the majority of our birth support service.

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Step into a transformative journey with Working Options. We're on a mission to empower young people aged 14-19 across the UK, and you can help make a real difference. As our Project Coordinator, based in Wales, you'll play a crucial role in connecting volunteers with schools and fostering impactful relationships, all while working within a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

We believe in inclusivity, trying new things, setting high expectations, and creating real opportunities for young people. With the support of our experienced team and dedicated trustees, you'll have the chance to shape young people's career ambitions.

If you're self-motivated and eager to contribute to a great mission, this is your chance to join a team that's helping young people to transform their career and life chances.

Don't just take our word for it, here's what one of our young people had to say:

"My personal experience has been exceptional. There is a collaborative atmosphere, and it is truly empowering to be part of a charity that values student input and involves us in decisions that directly affect our lives." – Working Options Alumnae.

Find out more about the role and hear from our Chief Executive about our charity's ambitions in our Applicant Information Pack.

Person specification 

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:

• Has a passion for our cause.
• Is fully committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Is self-motivated.
• Has excellent attention to detail.
• Can juggle multiple priorities, sticking to deadlines and flagging when priorities need reviewing.
• Has a flair for developing great relationships, particularly with schools and colleges.
• Is proactive and tenacious, able to seek out new opportunities and remain resilient.
• Is creative and likes coming up with new ideas.
• Is ambitious for themselves and for the charity.
• Has high computer literacy.

DESIRABLE:

• Experience within educational settings or working with young people in Wales.
• The ability to communicate in the medium of Welsh.

ESSENTIAL:

• Based in Wales.

We carry out social media checks on shortlisted candidates as part of our recruitment process, using only publicly available information and in line with our data protection responsibilities.

While we don’t specify this in our person specification, we are particularly interested to hear from applicants who have experienced some of the challenges that young people across Wales face today.

We’re looking for someone who can inspire and collaborate, building strong, positive relationship. As one of our regionally dispersed Community Fundraiser’s, you’ll be joining a busy team, where you will manage relationships with our key supporters with the primary purpose of generating income across a geographical area, through community fundraising activities. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering income targets across the region by building strong relationships with individuals, local companies, community groups and volunteers, in line with our community fundraising strategy. You will also be responsible for the management and support of local third-party events in your region and in providing excellent stewardship to those supporters.

Students’ Union UCL is an organisation that exists to make more happen. We are the representative body for University College London’s (UCL) students, one of the most diverse student communities in the world. UCL students have the potential to do anything, and the Union plays an essential role in helping them to achieve things they may have never thought possible. As a charity we employ over 130 career staff and over 250 part-time student staff, and deliver a wide range of services and representative functions for students. We work in partnership with UCL towards a fantastic experience for all of our 48,000 students and to ensure that university life enables them to develop the skills, experience and confidence to become the leaders of the future.

Our vision is of an outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world.

It's an exciting time to join our growing organisation as we lead the delivery of UCL’s groundbreaking Student Life Strategy. This is enabling us to build more programmes to improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing, promote genuine equity for all, build students’ skills and confidence, develop their international connections and intercultural skills, and make a real contribution to our local community.

We support hybrid working. Excellent benefits including defined benefit pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. We are proud of high levels of staff engagement and pride ourselves on being a great place to work.

We are looking for a Societies Development Coordinator to provide accurate, consistent and innovative support to the 400+ clubs and societies, committees and volunteers. They will support the delivery of a variety of student led events and activities, empowering and enabling student leaders. This role will put students’ experience at the forefront of everything we do, focusing on providing excellent management of stakeholder relationships, problem solving and risk management with student activities.

The role is a full time and permanent contract. This role is based at our Bloomsbury campus with flexibility to work from home on a 40/60 basis (40% working from the office). 

Key Requirements

Do you have experience of organising and managing a variety of events; or enabling volunteers to deliver events? Do you have knowledge and understanding of student activities programmes including clubs, societies and volunteering? 

If the answer is yes, then we want to hear from you.

Our ideal candidate will have the ability to manage conflicting priorities and busy workload, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a diverse range of people and be committed to working in a democratic and student led environment.

Since 1899, Birmingham Settlement has been working to create opportunity and choice – connecting and empowering people through action, activities, and shared learning to build and sustain wellbeing for all.

Volunteer Coordinator

Salary: £29,062 per annum

35 hours per week average (flexible – would consider reduced hours)

25 days A/L + contributory pension scheme

Birmingham Settlement is looking to recruit an energetic and adaptable individual to help us develop and build our volunteer offer across the organisation.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about people and volunteering. Working across our bases in Kingstanding, Ladywood and Newtown as well as our Floating Community Hub, the ‘Ellen Gee’, and our 3 charity shops (Sutton, Boldmere, and Wylde Green), you will deliver several core objectives of our new National Lottery Reaching Communities “Connected Communities” programme, by developing and coordinating meaningful volunteer roles that make a difference.

In this key role, you will be recruiting volunteers, supporting their induction and helping us to celebrate the wonderful contribution that volunteers make to our charity. You will ensure that volunteers are well equipped to carry out their roles competently and confidently as well as support existing volunteers and ensure processes and procedures are firmly embedded.

You will work with our teams to develop new volunteer-led activities that achieve positive outcomes aligned with our organisational aims and objectives, and monitor, measure and communicate the impact volunteers make to the ‘Settlement – and beyond.

We are looking for a proactive candidate with proven experience and a strong background in volunteer and people management. You will need excellent organisational skills, experience of community engagement, be skilled in building relationships, have close attention to detail, and a passion for working with people.

For an informal chat please call Theresa Gniadkowski 

 No agencies please.

 For an application pack visit our website or write to Human Resources, Birmingham Settlement Sports & Community Centre, 600 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham B44 9SH.

Closing date: 12 noon, Thursday 1 May 2025

Interviews:  Friday 9 May 2025

Birmingham Settlement is committed to Equality of Opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Registered charity number 517303