Community Engagement Jobs

About the role:

 We understand that a spinal cord injury can be devastating, but we believe it shouldn’t prevent anyone from getting the most out of life. And we’re here to help make sure that can happen. We provide a range of services for people affected by spinal cord injury, and this provides us with a unique insight into the issues they face in their day-to-day lives.

The Digital Marketing Coordinator is a new role, that sits in a newly established Communications and Marketing team. Our organisation is growing, and we now need to step up our game in how we deliver our digital communications to our many different audiences.

It is a fantastic role for someone who enjoys both creative digital communications and analytics and metrics.

This is an exciting time to join Back Up and a real opportunity for the Digital Marketing Coordinator to use their creativity, passion, innovation, and experience to help us reach and engage more people through digital communications and to help shape the team.

About us:

At Back Up, we have big ambitions. Over the next few years, we’re going to be transforming the lives of even more people affected by spinal cord injury.

Together we’ll be working hard to make sure everyone affected by spinal cord injury has access to the support they deserve; and we are the only spinal cord injury charity in the UK providing specific services to children and young people.

In 2024 Back Up won The Times and The Sunday Times Spotlight Award for Best place to work for disabled employees. As well as this, Back Up has been voted one of the top ten charities to work for (Third Sector Best Charities 2020). The enthusiastic, inclusive and supportive spirit of our very skilled staff ensure excellence in the services we deliver.

We are seeking a dedicated Project Worker to join our team. In this crucial role, you will ensure our main site is a safe and welcoming environment and provide support to residents during evenings and weekends.

Your responsibilities will include overseeing the smooth operation of our services, collaborating with team members to ensure residents' wellbeing, and managing evening volunteers. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in a supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.

Are you passionate about gender equality and women's rights? Do you have a knack for building vibrant communities and a strong understanding of fundraising? The Fawcett Society is looking for a dynamic Membership Lead to join our team!

Fawcett values equality and is committed to becoming an anti-racist organisation. We particularly welcome applications from disabled candidates, older candidates, and Black and racially minoritised candidates, who are currently underrepresented in our organisation. Each applicant will be individually assessed regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or belief. In the case of a tie-break situation, we will use positive action on the basis of race and/or disability.

Position: Membership Lead
Location: This is a hybrid role (Office in Angel, London) with applications from remote candidates welcome. Remote postholders would be expected to pay for their own travel to our office or alternate London venue. We anticipate this to be approx. once every two months for team meetings or for Fawcett events.
Salary: £32,000 per year (pro rata – full-time hours are 37.5 per week)
Hours: Part-time (25 hours per week)
Reports to: Head of Trusts and Membership

Why Join Us?

• Make an Impact: Help grow and engage our membership community.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a passionate team dedicated to gender equality.
• Flexible Working: Choose remote or hybrid working to suit your lifestyle.

About The Role:

• Engage and Inspire: Create compelling content to engage our movement of members.
• Drive Growth: Develop strategies to increase membership retention and growth.
• Collaborate: Work closely with colleagues to align membership initiatives with our mission.
• Lead with Confidence: Champion our membership programme and contribute to strategic decisions.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong Organiser: Manage daily operations and multiple projects effectively.
• Great Communicator: Engage and inspire diverse audiences.
• Data-Savvy: Use data analysis to inform strategies and track success.
• Creative Thinker: Innovate to attract and retain members.

Application Process:
To apply, please view the recruitment pack on our website and follow the online application instructions. We particularly welcome applications from disabled candidates, older candidates, and Black and racially minoritised candidates, who are currently underrepresented in our organisation. Each applicant will be individually assessed.

Closing Date: 11.59pm, Monday 29th July 2024
Interview Dates: Please keep time available on 1st and 2nd August when all interviews will be held.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Westway Trust as an Adult Learning Tutor (ESOL), starting in September 2024. 

Westway Trust is a community-guided organisation located in North Kensington which runs an adult learning programme of accredited and non-accredited provision across a range of subjects. We aim to enable people to progress in work, in learning and in life.  Our learners come from a variety of backgrounds and have different prior experiences of learning.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced ESOL Tutor to design and deliver high quality learner-centered teaching and assessment experiences to our adult learners from pre-entry level up to level 1, whilst supporting the Adult and Community Learning Manager to achieve the Trust’s strategic objectives.

This is a sessional term-time role.  Working hours will be discussed and agreed at the interview stage.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

Teaching

• Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality teaching and learning sessions, workshops, and tutorials in line with the curriculum requirements and the needs of individual learners, ensuring learning objectives are met.
• Assess learners’ abilities and identify areas for improvement, tailoring teaching and learning methods and resources accordingly.
• Develop and deliver consistently engaging and interactive sessions, utilising a variety of teaching techniques and materials to enhance learners’ understanding and engagement with the subject/topic.
• Set and mark assignments, tests, and examinations, providing constructive feedback to learners to support their learning and improvement.
• Establish and maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment, actively promoting learner participation, motivation, and confidence in professional development.

Administration

• To identify materials and equipment/resource needs to assist the provision of teaching and learning by students.
• Maintaining up to date course files and submitting accurate data on attendance and achievement within agreed deadlines.
• Preparing groups of learners for accredited assessment (exam or portfolio) & non-accredited assessment (RARPA), marking assessments and taking part in internal moderation and/or consultation meetings with appropriate Trust staff.
• Providing feedback on appropriate documentation for example observation, IQA reports etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Essential

• Proven successful track record of planning and delivering high quality teaching of accredited and non-accredited provision in a relevant subject and at appropriate level(s).
• Experience of teaching adult learners of mixed abilities and an understanding of appropriate teaching strategies in a similar role.
• Experience of devising course outlines and schemes of work.
• Experience of assessing and recording progress, both in accredited and non-accredited learning and supporting learners.
• Knowledge and experience of working with a variety of exam boards.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and the ability to work as part of a highly collaborative team.

Desirable

• Understanding of the RARPA (Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement in non-accredited learning) system.
• Experience of working/teaching refugees and or asylum seekers.
• The ability to speak another language.

Qualifications:

Essential

• Hold a recognised teaching qualification such as CELTA, DELTA or TESOL or
• A full teaching qualification for working in adult learning (DTLLS, PGCE or DET)
• A minimum GCSE English Grade C or equivalent

Benefits of working with us:

• Great location in the heart of Portobello, North Kensington
• Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Free eye test voucher
• Investor in People (IiP) employer

The application deadline is Sunday 14 July 2024 when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview. However, we reserve the right to close the application early (an early application is strongly recommended)

Our vision is for a world where everyone experiencing a mental health issue receives support and respect. Join our passionate, dedicated team and make a difference today.

About the role

Peer support roles are specifically for people who have lived experience of mental health problems. Through sharing wisdom from their own experiences, peer support staff will inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible in others. You will work with the Wellbeing Assessors and Team Leads to provide wellbeing support to patients within your particular Primary Care Network (PCN). This part of the Solent Mind Wellbeing Service provides one-to-one wellbeing support within the GP practices, working alongside the wider Primary Mental Health & Wellbeing Service.

Peer support is short-term support given to people who need extra support with the ‘doing’ side in their recovery journey. By using their own experiences to help each other and providing a safe space where people feel accepted and understood, Peer Support Workers encourage participants to identify their own strengths, triggers and life goals and support people to develop and use a range of skills and techniques to help their wellbeing.

This is a part-time role for 22.5 hours per week (over three weekdays: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday working across the New Forest PCN (Lymington/Milford-on-Sea/Lyndhurst).

About you 

Educated to a minimum of level 2 standard or extensive relevant experience, you will have lived experience of mental health problems and using mental health services. Experience working with people with mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity is desirable. You’ll also have excellent team-working skills, including listening, constructive feedback, respect and dignity, and skill-sharing.

About us

We're Solent Mind! We’re part of a network of over 100 Local Minds who tailor trusted mental health services to our communities. We set our own strategies and partnerships and rely on the support of our brilliant local fundraisers.

We collaborate with Mind to make sure their pioneering campaigns, information and research make a difference in Hampshire. Together, we make better mental health possible both locally and nationally.

Benefits

Our Gold Award for Workplace Wellbeing Index 2022/2023 and being a Mindful Employer reflects our commitment to our lively, friendly teams. We empower our people to have a voice, discover new opportunities and develop their careers. In addition to knowing you’re making a difference, you’ll also enjoy excellent benefits, including:

• Flexible working to promote a healthy work/life balance
• 25 days’ annual leave rising incrementally to 30 days per year (pro rata for part-time)
• Pension plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Season ticket and cycle-to-work scheme

If you’re ready to join the fight for mental health, visit our website to find out more and apply. 

Closing date: Tuesday, 16 July 2024.

Posts may be subject to a relevant DBS check.

Solent Mind welcomes applications from all the communities in which we work. Appointments are made on merit.

Registered Charity No: 1081116. Registered with Limited Liability in England and Wales No: 4004500.

This role represents a unique opportunity to use your digital and technological expertise within the world’s largest Christian microfinance organisation to serve the world’s poorest children.

Founded twenty years ago by World Vision, VisionFund lifts families out of poverty through the power of financial inclusion. With a heart for the most vulnerable and impoverished, our ambition is to increase our reach seven times in the next seven years, so that we serve 30 million children by 2030.

We are seeking a digital transformation expert with experience across data management, IT infrastructure and cyber security to lead the repositioning of our IT function, scaling capacities and opportunities across our 25 MFIs and beyond. For a servant-hearted leader with experience in financial services, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to make a global impact for Jesus’ kingdom.

Carnelian have been appointed to lead the search for this individual. To begin a discussion, please complete the attached form and submit it to Carnelian Search. 

Financial Education Delivery Coordinator

Just Finance Foundation (JFF) seeks to create a financially resilient nation where every individual has equal opportunity to thrive. The Education Team’s focus is developing and promoting financial literacy tools for primary schools to help children and their families learn about money. We work to train teachers to be able to deliver financial education and help them build it into their curriculum.

The Financial Education Delivery Coordinator position at Just Finance Foundation (JFF) is an exciting opportunity to participate in the delivery of new resources that will ensure children can access the education they need to manage money well in the future. We have ambitious targets to see our financial education resources in over 1,000 schools over the next 3 years. Your motivation and target driven ambition will help us expand LifeSavers, our free schools programme.

What we’re looking for:

· A strong communicator who is committed to serving schools, teachers, and children well

· A strategic thinker who is energised by the challenge of reaching a big audience

· A project manager who can develop plans to achieve goals within set timelines

· A team player who thrives in a supportive environment

· A data enthusiast who understands the purpose of gathering impact data, the value of analysing it, and the importance of sharing it with funders, supporters, and stakeholders

The Financial Education team is at the forefront of Financial Education in the UK. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced and innovative education professional to make a significant contribution to the future wellbeing of our children and communities.

What the role looks like

The Financial Education Coordinator will be responsible for recruiting and onboarding schools to embed our free financial education resources into primary school classrooms. You will have an excellent understanding of the challenges and pressures that exist within a primary school environment. You will be able to generate enthusiasm for financial education, as well as develop strong relationships with schools and other project collaborators. You will achieve this by proactively researching, networking, and making connections with schools in London and the Southeast region. You will speak to stakeholders, including teachers and school leadership, to promote our programme. Once they have registered, you will then train the teachers and school staff on how to incorporate our resources flexibly into their classrooms. The Financial Education Delivery Coordinator will need to work flexibly with each school to best meet their needs, according to our policies and guidelines. Reporting the progress of the various programmes is a key part of the role and the ability to collate data, identify risks, and meet deadlines is crucial.

As a part of the broader Programmes and Innovation department, this role is a creative opportunity to develop new ideas and ways of delivering financial literacy to primary schools. We encourage thinking outside the box that respects the demands placed on teachers and school staff. Crucial to the role is a willingness to be part of a wider project team, an ability to adapt and respond to change, and a belief in the impact that we can make to young people.

To Apply: Please send your CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages no later than 9am, 8th of July 2024.  

Potential Applicants: If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience, we’d still love to hear from you. We don’t expect everyone to meet all the criteria listed.

JFF is an inclusive organisation and we welcome all applications. We want our workforce to be truly representative of the communities we serve. Diversity is an asset to our organisation and helps us create an inclusive, welcoming environment for all.

While the role will work solely for the Just Finance Foundation, please note that the Church Urban Fund, as the parent charity, will be the legal employer.

This is a new role, as we are looking to appoint our first Fundraising Manager.

Currently, we have a strong programme of Trust and Foundation fundraising, delivered by our CEO and functional managers, and a small programme of individual giving managed by our Communications and Campaigns team but no dedicated fundraising staff.

We are looking for an efficient fundraiser with an understanding of various fundraising strategies, from individual giving to trusts and foundations.

You will have to opportunity to build this role within a supportive and friendly organisation, and as part of our dynamic Communications and Campaigns Team.

Dad Matters is a PAIR (Parent and Infant Relationship) project specifically for Dads during the peri-natal period (conception to a child’s 2nd birthday). Primarily the project aims to raise awareness amongst dads, the wider community, and other professionals of the importance of:

• Fully involving and valuing fathers in the pregnancy and early parenthood journey
• Supporting healthy mental well-being of fathers
• Encouraging fathers to be attuned and responsive to their unborn and young baby’s needs, thus fostering healthy and positive attachment.

Home-Start Manchester already has a robust Dad Matters project offer running across the city as well as the ‘Universal offer’.

This role aims to widen the projects impact by reaching more Dads This will involve increasing participation in classes and events and delivering 1-1 support to dads referred into the service. The role will be supported by and be part of the wider Dad Matters team as well as being part of Home-Start Manchester. Responsibilities will include directing dads to appropriate services, offering practical guidance for baby preparation and care, bonding and attachment and providing empathetic support.

Weekly hours can be worked flexibly to support home/work life balance. Hours can be worked both in the office and at home, whilst meeting the need of the service. The role will require travel across all Manchester communities. It is desirable that applicants have use of their own car, for which expenses are paid. A DBS (Enhanced Level) will be required.

The Philanthropy team at The Trust is looking for someone collaborative, highly organised and with a passion for fundraising to become the new Collective Philanthropy Project Manager.

The key aspects of the role include:

• Providing project management support for sector-leading philanthropic giving groups
• Collaborating with teams across The Trust to ensure alignment on and maximise opportunities for fundraising for young women and girls, and for young entrepreneurs
• Managing a portfolio of supporters and prospects predominantly in London with an annual fundraising target

This role is perfect for you if you have previously coordinated complex projects that include multiple stakeholders and teams. We also want you to have an eye for detail and a solution-focused approach.

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The Prince’s Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need Collective Philanthropy Project Managers? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Collective Philanthropy Project Managers! 

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – PT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The Prince's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by PT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and Pulse (LGBTQIA+ Network). 

Safeguarding 

The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. 

Fundraising Manager – Income Generation and Marketing & Communications  

Local Government Scale: P02 SCP 30-33 £38,936.70 to £41,961.97 pa FTE for 35 hours per week (pro rata for part time),  including London Weighting plus 6% contributory pension.  21 to 35 hours per week. Permanent 

Age UK Camden is a local, independent and innovative charity which has provided services to older people in Camden for more than 50 years through diverse and inclusive services.  These services are highly valued by the residents of Camden and the voluntary and statutory sectors.  

 We are looking for a dynamic, experienced Fundraising Manager to work with us in Camden’s largest charity working with older people. 

This will be an exciting opportunity to diversify your skills in order to manage a portfolio of work that ranges from Fundraising, Income Generation in areas such as our Charity Retail Shop, our Marketing and Communications and our Community and Corporate Engagement,  You will line manage a dedicated and skilled team who work to deliver in all of these areas.  You will also work closely with the CEO and the external bid writer who focuses on funding from Trusts and Grants. 

The successful candidate will be experienced in a range of fundraising channels as well as having excellent communication skills in order to develop and maintain relationships with a wide range of audiences as well as internally with your team and the wider staff group. 

We offer hybrid working but anticipate that the majority of the time for this role will be based in Camden. Age UK Camden offers a contributory pension, and season ticket or bicycle loan facility.

No agencies please. 

Closing date: 15th July 2024 - 9 am

Interview date: TBC 

Age UK Camden is an Equal Opportunities and London Living Wage Employer.  Registered Charity No. 293446 

About Bank Workers Charity 

We’re the benevolent society supporting UK bank employees and their families. Each year we help thousands of people encountering financial, health, housing and wellbeing challenges with independent advice and guidance, case management, referrals to expert partners and grant giving. 

About you 

Our ideal candidate will have proven experience of working in an administrative role.  Clear experience of handling enquiries sensitively and with compassion across multiple communication channels is key, coupled with an awareness of issues facing elderly/disabled people and services available within the wider community.  

You will have a basic understanding of the charitable and grant giving community. 

About the role 
Central London based.  Whilst hybrid working (currently two days a week office based for FTE) is offered, the post holder will be required to be in the office more frequently at some points in the year to deal with seasonal administrative tasks.

The working hours for this role are 21 hours a week with flexibility to work the hours over 3 to 5 days as long as they include Monday and Tuesday. 

As our Services & Grants Administrator, you will provide administrative support to the Services and Grants team, allocating incoming enquiries, coordinating weekly grant payments and other administrative tasks as required.  You will administer a small regular grant programme and identify clients who would benefit from further in-depth support whilst ensuring excellent customer service. 

You will also manage enquiries in the email inbox as well as distribution of web-based enquiries to the Services and Grants team within one working day of receipt. 

What we offer 

We’ve put a lot of energy into being a great place to work. We’re proud of our supportive culture and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. There are plenty of learning opportunities, and as a wellbeing charity we aim to be a leader in wellbeing support for our people.

 Our benefits include: 

• 28 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff) 
  (with the option to buy additional leave) 

• 8% employer contribution to BWC’s pension scheme and up to 3% matched with employee contributions 

• A wide range of employer funded wellbeing experiences through Heka 

• Flexible benefit provision (including Medicash plan, cycle to work, payroll giving and electric car scheme) 

• Group Life Cover (three times annual salary) with option for additional cover 

• Weekly wellbeing half hour 

• Season Ticket Loan (upon successful completion of probation) 

• Employee Assistance Programme

To apply, please review the attached applicant pack, which includes the job description and person specification, and then send a completed application form, which includes a supporting statement outlining how your experience meets the criteria set out in the person specification.

Bank Workers Charity is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.

Job Title: Essex Pedal Power Project Team Leader – Colchester

Salary: £29,808

Responsible to: Community Development Manager – Colchester

Location: Colchester

Hours of Work: 36 ½ hours per week. Flexible working will be required and for the right candidate.

Job sharing may be considered for the right candidate/s

Contract Fixed term until December 2025

About the Active Wellbeing Society

The Active Wellbeing Society (TAWS) is a community benefit society and cooperative working to develop healthy, happy communities living active and connected lives.

Our vision is for a society where people have the autonomy, capacity, resources and skills to become the architects of their own destiny; where our individual wellbeing is recognised as being bound up in our collective responsibility to and dependency on each other; and where all of us feel empowered as agents of social change to make a difference – whether at an individual level or more widely.

By working collaboratively with communities we aim to bring about sustainable change on an social, environmental and economic level; to do the social knitting required to create stronger and more resilient communities and to support communities to identify, mitigate and remove the barriers that prevent them from living active and connected lives.

Essex Pedal Power is an exciting programme led by Essex County Council and Active Essex to support more people to cycle by removing the barriers to participation. This post will support the delivery of the Local Delivery Pilot, based in Colchester. Essex Pedal Power allows eligible residents, including adults and children, to apply for a new FREE quality bicycle. The inclusive programme aims to make cycling accessible for everyone providing access to employment, training and educational opportunities or key local services. The project builds on the successful pilot already running in Jaywick and Clacton and is part of a wider roll out in Essex. It will distribute 725 bikes in Colchester throughout 2023-2025 and if successful, will be rolled out to further areas within Essex.

You may like to watch this introductory video which showcases the positive work of The Active Wellbeing Society: TAWS Launch October 2018 – YouTube

About the Role

Essex Pedal Power is a flagship programme led by Essex County Council and Active Essex to support more people in deprived areas to cycle by removing the main barriers to cycling. This post is part funded by the Sport England Local Delivery Pilot (LDP) for Essex. You will lead our Essex Pedal Power team in Colchester working collaboratively to maintain an overview of engagement and impact whilst seeking to maximise opportunities for partnership development. We are looking for an individual with experience of positively leading teams to deliver successful outcomes.

You will report directly to the Community Development Manager.

Main Duties

1.Manage the operational delivery and development of the Essex Pedal Power programme with a focus on collaborating with communities and partner organisations in the design and delivery to promote active citizenship and physical activity.

2.Monitor the budget to ensure outcomes are met.

3.Develop and maintain a strong delivery team made up of bike mechanic and project support staff, and a team of volunteers ensuring the team have access to development opportunities and support on a one to one and team basis. 

4.Devise, understand and use asset-based community development approaches to community development and work with your team/communities to understand priorities and co-design initiatives. Ensure that delivery mitigates or removes the barriers to participation.

5.To evaluate impact and outcomes of projects to provide organisational learning and feedback for funders and stakeholders.

6.Lead on the implementation of the delivery plan in collaboration with a wide range of partners, to arrange for logistics of bike allocations and storage.

7.Administer an admin system to manage participant applications, eligibility and queries of those in the community eligible to receive a free bike. 

8.Co-produce the project with the local communities and locally trusted organisations and ensure continuous engagement and communication to ensure that eligible citizens receive a good quality experience.

9.Work closely with Active Essex communications team to undertake effective communication with applicants, stakeholders, and partners. Ensure all communications and marketing aligns with the Essex Pedal Power branding guidelines. 

10.To support the development of informal and formal cycling groups and clubs. Organise ongoing events to bring the recipients of bikes together and build a community cycling culture and togetherness. 

11.Working closely and engage with; volunteers, citizens, partners and staff in joint design and collaborative planning. Ensure that the design and delivery of the project and future initiatives are in line with aspirations of the priority communities. Ensure all volunteers are safeguarded and supported through the use of the TAWS volunteer management system.

12.Co-ordinate frequent cycle training sessions and bike maintenance sessions for bike recipients.

13.Develop a pool of qualified freelance learn to ride instructors and Ride Leaders to deliver local training and led rides.

14.Using innovation to encourage the uptake and increase of cycling. Ensure that the outcomes of the project support collaborative outcomes with citizens and other partners. 

15.Play a key role in the monitoring and evaluation plan, through collecting, analysing and sharing data (quantitative and qualitative) working with the Active Essex Evaluation Researcher for Essex Pedal Power and with TAWS Data & Insight team.

16.Ensure that all health and safety requirements are understood by staff and complied with on a consistent basis; lead and maintain the development of a risk management culture within the team to ensure that innovation and delivery is balanced with citizen safety. 

17.Produce oral and written reports on engagement level, activity delivery and the development of new programmes / projects.

18.Support with recruitment of sessional staff, external instructors and volunteers to resource projects and to develop community capacity and sustainable outcomes.

19.Carry out all other duties as maybe reasonably assigned from time to time and with the level of this Job Description.

Knowledge, skills and experience

Experience of line-managing and developing teams to deliver against programme objectives and to achieve their full potential, preferably in the field of community development

2.Experience encouraging diverse communities to come together - building trust and participation. 

3.Previous community engagement and development experience

4.A genuine passion for the wellbeing of others and a drive to improve the lives of individuals and communities. 

5.Experience of working with a range of stakeholders with the ability to influence and persuade others.

6.Experience of working proactively, working on own initiative and as part of a team in a dynamic, fast paced and challenging environment.

7.Ability to prioritise work under pressure and adapt to new models of working.

8.Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.

9.Ability to apply data and insight to community planning, delivery, and development.

10.Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage your time effectively.

11.Excellent written and verbal communication, and relationship management skills with a track record of establishing and developing strong partnerships with external organisations including statutory, charity and voluntary.

12.In depth local area knowledge and connections.

13.Competent IT skills (including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook).

14.Able to motivate and engage participants, partners and volunteers.

15.Excellent customer services skills.

16.Experience in events creation and coordination.

17.Excellent team working ability.

18.Experience in tracking spend to a budget.

Benefits

We offer our team members a comprehensive staff benefits package to include:

• Nest Pension – 8% employer contribution - 3% employee contribution.
• Health Cash Plan – giving you discounts on everyday healthcare such as dental, optical, physio, prescriptions & more.
• Employee Assistance Programme (counselling and DRs on call 24hrs a day)
• Death in Service – x4 your salary paid to beneficiary.
• Annual Leave – 25 days FTE (increasing to 29 days with service) plus 5 wellbeing days
• Flexible working
• Hybrid working options
• Fantastic volunteering opportunities within The Active Wellbeing Society every month

Application details

When submitting your application, please submit a Cover Letter and CV addressing the experience you have had relevant to the 'Main Duties' and the 'Knowledge & Skills' sections of the advert, but as a minimum please address how you meet the following criteria which will be weighted highly in the first sift of shortlisting:

1. Indepth area knowledge and connections
2. Excellent relationship and communication skills
3. Experience of Line Management and Budget Control
4. Experience of leading and developing a team
5. A passion and interest in cycling and understand the benefits that cycling/physical activity can bring (Desirable)

Due to the high numbers of applications we receive for our job vacancies, we may close application windows early, so we would encourage you to submit your application ASAP

We will provide all applicants with an outcome on your application, this will usually be within 1 week of the application window closing.

Successful applicants will be required to be DBS checked prior to starting.

Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we, in recruiting for our team we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring. The Active Wellbeing Society is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, we recruit based upon capability and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. At The Active Wellbeing Society, we are searching for people who share the passion for what we do with different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences, collectively making a difference.

If there is anything we can do to assist you in your application or preparations to be interviewed for one of our job vacancies, please let us know and we can ensure you have a positive and comfortable experience.

Thank you for your interest in working for The Active Wellbeing Society, we look forward to receiving your application.

Job Title: Membership and Elections Manager

Reports to: Head of People and Resources

Line reports: Membership Administrator

Contract terms: 35 hours per week 

Salary: £53,694-£55,168

Location: London based with hybrid working

 The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) is a membership organisation and the voice of the profession, with over 4,000 members in the UK and overseas. Our role is to champion the specialty, set standards of training and practice, and influence change to make a difference to the lives of patients with eye conditions.

Main Purpose

This role is an exciting opportunity for you to play a leading role in the development and delivery of our new membership strategy. You will understand membership dynamics and ensure members experience a personalised approach that guarantees value to them.

You will work closely with colleagues to ensure that the membership offer and experience is optimised. This includes our regional and devolved nation leads, where you will support our activities, recruitment and engagement of members in these areas.

You will drive member engagement and lead the recruitment and onboarding of new members to the College as well as manage the promotion and election process for member opportunities within the college.

You will also represent the college both nationally and internationally, working closely with the Head of Communications and Engagement to build on our presence and voice, reaching new audiences and attracting new members.

Key responsibilities

•  manage resources and budgets, working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders while developing and delivering strategic and tactical plans
• deliver the college membership strategy, working to ensure relevant employees and College members are involved in the activities identified to drive innovation and improvements
• provide clear and concise membership reporting to help key stakeholders understand our membership position and any areas of concern or opportunities for growth
• ensure membership value proposition is clearly communicated and understood across the organisation and ensure all website content is up to date and consistent
• keep abreast of best practice in membership recruitment, retention and the external environment through networking and professional development opportunities
• ·analyse member data, survey outputs and external environment to identify trends, gain insights and intelligence which inform the value proposition
• support communications and engagement team on member segmentation and lead on the development of automated personal and targeting messaging at appropriate stages in the membership life cycle
• actively promote the diversity of members by identifying and removing barriers and acting internally and externally as a champion for equity, diversity and inclusion
• manage a £1m+ budget, including achieving income targets and monitoring expenditure against forecast
• manage the Membership Working Group to maximise strategic impact and new approaches to membership services
• oversee the collection of annual membership subscription fee which account for almost a third of the Colleges annual income
• work collaboratively with colleagues both internally and externally to organise national, regional and international opportunities to grow our membership. Travel extensively to represent the college and promote the member offer at these events
• lead and support the team, including through the identification and delivery of professional development opportunities
• manage the integrity of membership data in compliance with UK GDPR

Elections

• plan and organise the College elections, working collaboratively with all relevant departments and committee managers to ensure a seamless recruitment process
• drive member engagement during elections through clear communication, marketing of opportunities and outreach to eligible members
• communicate with unsuccessful election applicants to sensitively inform them of the election result and ensure they remain an engaged member and signpost them to other opportunities that may be suitable for them
• ensure equity, diversity and inclusion is at the core of our recruitment processes to ensure the college governance structure is representative of our membership and wider society
• maintain an overview of all committee appointments and vacancies
• manage the onboarding process of new appointments with the support of the College Executive Assistant
• measure and monitor election rounds to report successes as well as identify future opportunities and implement improvements to systems and processes
• provide election reports and insights to the Board, Honorary Secretary and SMT when required

To undertake other duties as required:  

• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the College
• Regular travel is expected, including attendance at events, Conferences and overnight stays. Working outside normal hours may also be required from time to time on key projects 

Person Specification

Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience

• strategic experience in a membership or donor-based organisation
• processing direct debit subscriptions
• CRM and/or membership databases knowledge
• leadership & management qualification or relevant experience

Skills and Abilities

• a proven track record of delivering positive results in a membership environment
• ability to deliver strategic aims/priorities and meet challenging targets
• can use discretion and apply guidelines sensibly and consistently
• ability to work accurately and methodically under pressure and with conflicting demands
• can deal with a varied workload, multi-task and work to tight deadlines
• ability to work and communicate effectively with people at all levels, including staff and clinicians

Personal attributes

• work professionally and ethically in line with our values of Inclusion Integrity, Innovation and Improvement
• support the Head of People and Resources with other aspects of the department’s work
• participate in personal and organisational development activities
• commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion with an understanding of how this applies to own area of work
• committed to continuing professional development
• solution orientated with a drive to find opportunities for improvement and innovation

Inclusion and Diversity statement 

RCOphth is committed to encouraging inclusion, equity and diversity among our staff, and eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation by complying with the Equality Act 2010. We want a working environment where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued. To do this, we will proactively tackle discrimination and disadvantage and ensure that no individual or group is directly or indirectly discriminated against for any reason. We expect all employees to champion and live our values through their work at every opportunity.  

Our values are: 

Inclusion

• actively welcoming a diversity of experiences and perspectives
• everyone being respected and encouraged to participate regardless of their background or role

Integrity

• being open and honest, demonstrating accountability in all its work
• evidenced-based and transparent decision-making, utilising a range of data, information, expertise and experience

Innovation

• creating novel opportunities to advance and deliver on its aims, anticipating changing circumstances
• actively welcoming fresh ideas and approaches
• fostering a climate of ambition and excellence drawing on expertise from across the College’s communities

Improvement

• being a learning organisation, reflecting on both successes and mistakes
• continuous and sustainable development across all its activities

Staff benefits

We offer a friendly and supportive working environment and make sure our employees are well looked after with a great benefits package, which includes:

Work life balance and family friendly benefits:

• Hybrid working ( 2 days in the office, three from home)
• 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 30 days with length of service (plus bank holidays and office closure between Xmas and New Year)
• 1 day of paid leave to move house
• Enhanced parental leave

Planning for your future:

• Employer pension contributions are double the employees, up to a maximum employer contribution of 12%.
• Life assurance of 4x of base salary

Career development

• All staff are offered opportunities for learning and development, in addition to a comprehensive e-learning package
•  Study loans

Travel

• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing

• Summer Fridays (staff can finish 90 minutes early from 17th July – 31st August)
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme (with access to free counselling sessions)
• Health cash plan

How to apply

Please submit a 2-page CV and 1-page covering letter  The cover letter must explain what makes you suitable for the role. Please use the Job Description for reference.

Interviews will be held at our office in Euston on Monday 15 July. Please indicate if you are likely to need any reasonable adjustments to successfully complete this interview.

Applicants must already have the right to work within the UK without restriction. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The closing date for applications is 12noon 8 July.