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Community Engagement Coordinator - Wales

Location: The role will be based out of the BookTrust Offices in Cardiff.  BookTrust works in a hybrid and flexible way with an expectation of a minimum of 8 face to face collaboration days per month which could be at the Cardiff office, visiting partners across Wales and on occasions UK wide travel.  There will therefore be reasonable travel needed to fulfil the role, with occasional overnight stays.

Contract: Full-time, open to discussing flexible and part-time options

Salary:  £28,000.00 per annum.

BookTrust is the UK’s largest children’s reading charity. We know that children who read are happier, healthier, more empathetic, and more creative. They also do better at school. Working with every local authority in England, Northern Ireland and Wales and supported by a range of funders including the Arts Council England, Northern Ireland and Wales Governments, we reach over 3 million families a year via partners in schools, children’s centres, health visitors and libraries. This incredible network helps us to get children reading across the country.

We are looking for a positive and enthusiastic individual with a demonstrable ability to develop relationships and make connections across a wide range of people and groups. A strong communicator with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of audiences, in writing, and in person.

You will have ideally worked within or across a particular community or region, in outreach or a project within the third sector and be a highly motivated individual with the ability to work and travel unsupervised across multiple projects simultaneously and to work at pace, often to tight deadlines.

A passion to make a difference for children and families with an interest in the benefits of literacy and reading to child development, the value of books, stories and rhymes and the role of parents, carers, and guardians in developing a love of reading would be valuable.

We are currently recruiting to two Community Engagement Coordinator posts.

To apply please send a copy of your CV to our webiste along with a covering letter showing how you meet the person specification and your motivations for applying for the role. Your covering letter should not be longer than two sides.

Closing date:   31st July at 11:59pm.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity

We aim to provide an inclusive recruitment process and actively welcome applications from diverse talent pools: minority ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities and long-term conditions and candidates from underrepresented communities.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and want to ensure we have an accessible application process for all candidates. If you need any reasonable adjustments or would like us to do anything differently during the application process, please contact our HR team to discuss your requirements further.

BookTrust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The recruitment and selection process reflect our commitment to safeguarding therefore, the suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment, and pre-employment checks.

Tall Ships Youth Trust (TSYT) is a youth development outdoor learning charity which has been improving the skills and life chances of disadvantaged young people since 1956.

We envision a world where all young people strive to create better outcomes for themselves and for their communities. To do this, out on the ocean we empower young people to realise their true potential, supporting them on their journey to adulthood and for some, into volunteering and careers in the maritime sector and the blue economy.

Utilising our fleet of four 72ft Challenger yachts and a 55ft ketch, we were able to support more than 1,200 young people last year. 80% were from disadvantaged backgrounds; 40% were female; and 25% identified as belonging to the global majority. Our aim is to significantly increase the numbers we support over the next few years.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Trusts & Grants fundraiser to join our small, hardworking team.

The role holder will contribute towards achieving our ambitious yearly income target by helping to maintain our well-established Trusts & Grants portfolio, as well as identifying new funding opportunities as we seek to grow and diversify this income stream.

Responsibilities will include developing and submitting winning funding proposals, reporting on funds spent, and excellent stewardship. The role will form part of the Fundraising, Digital and Marketing team, and will sit alongside our current Trusts & Grants fundraiser, supported by the Head of Fundraising and Marketing.

The ideal candidate will have experience in successful Trusts & Grants income generation, including report writing and demonstrating the impact of funding. They will need excellent written skills, communication skills and good attention to detail.

Our intention is for this role to be covered for three days a week, but the successful candidate will have the opportunity to negotiate their preferred working pattern.

If you’re passionate about helping young people to redefine their horizons, and this role feels like a good fit for you, we’d love to hear from you!

PURPOSE OF THE POST/RESPONSIBILITIES

Caudwell Children is a national charity which works to change the lives of disabled and autistic children; change society’s understanding and acceptance of disability; and change public perceptions of the important role that charity plays in society.

Based from the award-winning Caudwell International Children’s Centre in Staffordshire, we seek an experienced relationship manager with the ability to identify opportunities and develop relationships to raise funds which support the charity’s expanding service delivery.

Responsible for the ownership and development of sponsorship and associated donor relationships, this role will play a pivotal part in helping to grow the charity’s fundraising income and helping to change the lives of autistic and disabled children across the UK and beyond.

The successful candidate will join a growing team of enthusiastic fundraising professionals aimed at improving the donor experience and growing the charity’s fundraising income.

The role will be part of the Community Fundraising strand and will be responsible for sponsorship income lines including, but not limited to:

• Event Sponsorship
• Service Sponsorship
• Facilities Sponsorship
• Activity Sponsorship

Through the identification of individuals, businesses and brands which align to the charity’s activities the successful candidate will be required to develop the sponsorship offer, cultivate and secure partnerships, then manage the delivery/reporting of agreed deliverables. 

Success will be supported and monitored by the Director of Corporate Fundraising against KPI’s including lead generation, conversion rates and income growth.

Relationship development will be documented and reported using the charity’s dedicated CRM system (currently Raiser’s Edge).

PERSON SPECIFICATION

1. Demonstrable experience in fundraising/sales/relationship management
2. Demonstrable understanding of sponsorship as vehicle for brand marketing 
3. Enthusiastic advocate of relationship management and conversion
4. Experience in contributing to a successful sales/fundraising team
5. Experience and skill in new business development
6. Willingness and ability to undertake basic administrative activities themselves (not expecting of others what you would not do yourself).
7. Computer literate, with strong competence in using the mainstream computing packages and products
8. Driven, proactive and productive self-starter – able to work efficiently and achieve a lot under their own steam – but not afraid to ask questions when needed
9. An enthusiastic, driven and sensitive team member - able to support their peers and encourage others for the benefit of the team
10. Well organised – able to prioritise and manage own workload
11. Confident, professional and friendly communicator with a hands on approach
12. Confident to ensure all work complies with Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Data Protection and other policies of Caudwell Children

This Job Description outlines the general ways in which it is expected you will meet the overall requirements of this post.

DISCLOSURE & BARRING SERVICE CHECKS

The Charity is committed to safeguarding children and young people and therefore adopts a safer recruitment approach through a robust recruitment and selection process.  All posts within the Charity are subject to DBS checks, in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).  This role is eligible for a Standard DBS check.

Click "apply" or visit our website for further invormation.

Thank you for your interest in Caudwell Children.

PURPOSE OF THE POST/RESPONSIBILITIES

Caudwell Children is a national charity which works to change the lives of disabled and autistic children; change society’s understanding and acceptance of disability; and change public perceptions of the important role that charity plays in society.

Based from the award-winning Caudwell International Children’s Centre in Staffordshire, we seek an experienced relationship manager with the ability to identify opportunities and develop relationships to raise funds which support the charity’s expanding service delivery.

Responsible for the ownership and development of corporate supporter relationships, this role will play a pivotal part in helping to grow the charity’s fundraising income and helping to change the lives of autistic and disabled children across the UK and beyond.

The successful candidate will join a growing team of enthusiastic fundraising professionals aimed at improving the donor experience and growing the charity’s corporate fundraising partnerships income.

The role will be part of the Corporate Fundraising strand which will be responsible for income lines including, but not limited to:

• Charity of the Year
• Cause-related Marketing
• Licensing
• Strategic Partnerships

Success will be supported and monitored by the Director of Corporate Fundraising against KPI’s including lead generation, conversion rates and income growth.

Relationship development will be documented and reported using the charity’s dedicated CRM system (currently Raiser’s Edge).

PERSON SPECIFICATION

1. Demonstrable experience in fundraising/sales/relationship management
2. Demonstrable understanding of the charity sector and professional fundraising 
3. Enthusiastic advocate of relationship management and conversion
4. Experience in contributing to a successful sales/fundraising team
5. Experience and skill in new business development
6. Willingness and ability to undertake basic administrative activities themselves (not expecting of others what you would not do yourself).
7. Computer literate, with strong competence in using the mainstream computing packages and products
8. Driven, proactive and productive self-starter – able to work efficiently and achieve a lot under their own steam – but not afraid to ask questions when needed
9. An enthusiastic, driven and sensitive team member - able to support their peers and encourage others for the benefit of the team
10. Well organised – able to prioritise and manage own workload
11. Confident, professional and friendly communicator with a hands on approach
12. Confident to ensure all work complies with Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Data Protection and other policies of Caudwell Children

This Job Description outlines the general ways in which it is expected you will meet the overall requirements of this post.

DISCLOSURE & BARRING SERVICE CHECKS

The Charity is committed to safeguarding children and young people and therefore adopts a safer recruitment approach through a robust recruitment and selection process.  All posts within the Charity are subject to DBS checks, in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).  This role is eligible for a Standard DBS check.   

Click on "apply" or visit our website for further information.

Thank you for your interest in Caudwell Children.

Bid Support Manager

Location: This post is homebased with occasional travel to meetings at BookTrust locations in Leeds or London.  

Contract: Freelance/part-time/contract

Salary: Day rates between £150 and £200 per day dependent on skills and experience

BookTrust is the UK’s largest children’s reading charity. We know that children who read are happier, healthier, more empathetic, and more creative. They also do better at school.

Working with every local authority and across every region in the country, and supported by Arts Council funding, we reach over millions of families a year via partners in schools, children’s centres, health visitors and libraries. This incredible network helps us to get children reading across the country.

BookTrust are seeking an enthusiastic candidate with experience of working with public sector frameworks, bid support and coordination, bid writing and opportunity monitoring. This role is designed to support maintenance and development of our traded work with public sector organisations as well as supporting broader public sector income generation work to enhance and extend the work of our high value giving income generation team. The nature of this role means that it would suit someone who freelances or is happy to be called on for time focussed pieces of work on an ad-hoc basis.

To apply please send a copy of your CV to our website along with a covering letter showing how you meet the person specification and your motivations for applying for the role. Your covering letter should not be longer than two sides.

Closing date: 18th July 2024 at 4pm.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity

We aim to provide an inclusive recruitment process and actively welcome applications from diverse talent pools: minority ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities and long-term conditions and candidates from underrepresented communities.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and want to ensure we have an accessible application process for all candidates. If you need any reasonable adjustments or would like us to do anything differently during the application process, please contact our HR team to discuss your requirements further.

BookTrust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The recruitment and selection process reflect our commitment to safeguarding therefore, the suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment, and pre-employment checks.

Job Title: Office Manager

Hours: 35 hours per week (9.30am-5pm with 30 min break or 9am-5pm with 1 hour break)

Days: Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent

Location: Based at our day centre (52 East Hill, SW18 2HJ) – this is not a remote role

Salary: £24,529 per annum

Reports to: Day Centre Leadership Team and Executive Team

Purpose of Role:

We opened our Day Centre for older people, adults with disabilities and adults with dementia in October 2021. The Office Manager role is a new position that will provide a wide variety of operational support to the Day Centre Leadership Team as we are embedding and growing our Day Centre offering and increasing the number of clients who attend the Day Centre and the types of services they receive.

We also support older Wandsworth residents in the following groups with outreach in the community and with activities in the Day Centre: BAME; digitally isolated; financially isolated; LGBTQ; socially isolated; women; and those with, or at risk of, mental and/or physical ill health and disabilities.

Benefits:

• A vibrant workplace where no day is ever the same
• An experienced and supportive leadership team
• A friendly hypo-allergenic office dog to play with
• Kind and caring colleagues who work as a team
• A great employer’s pension contribution
• A cycle to work scheme
• An employee shopping benefits scheme
• An employee assistance programme (EAP)

Important notes:

Please note that CVs will not be accepted and only full application packs will be reviewed.

The JD and PS are really important, so please do read them carefully to help you complete your application. 

Cydlynydd Ymgysylltu Cymunedol – Cymru

Lleoliad: Lleolir y swydd allan o swyddfeydd BookTrust yng Nghaerdydd. Mae BookTrust yn gweithio mewn modd hybrid a hyblyg gyda disgwyl i’r cyflogai dreulio o leiaf wyth diwrnod yn gweithio wyneb yn wyneb bob mis, a allai fod yn swyddfa Caerdydd, yn ymweld â phartneriaid ledled Cymru ac ar adegau yn teithio ledled y DU. Bydd angen teithio rhesymol i gyflawni'r rôl, felly, gydag angen i aros dros nos yn achlysurol.

Cytundeb: Llawn amser, gellid trafod opsiynau hyblyg a rhan amser.

Cyflog:  £28,000.00 y flwyddyn.

BookTrust yw elusen ddarllen fwyaf y DU i blant. Gwyddom fod plant sy'n darllen yn hapusach, iachach, yn fwy tosturiol, ac yn fwy creadigol. Maen nhw hefyd yn llwyddo’n well yn yr ysgol. Gan weithio gyda phob awdurdod lleol yng Nghymru, Lloegr a Gogledd Iwerddon gyda chefnogaeth sawl cyllidwr gan gynnwys Cyngor Celfyddydau Lloegr, a Llywodraethau Gogledd Iwerddon a Chymru, rydyn ni’n cyrraedd dros 3 miliwn o deuluoedd y flwyddyn gyda help partneriaid mewn ysgolion, canolfannau plant, ymwelwyr iechyd a llyfrgelloedd. Mae’r rhwydwaith anhygoel hwn yn ein helpu i gymell plant i ddarllen ledled y wlad.

Rydyn ni’n chwilio am unigolyn cadarnhaol a brwdfrydig sy’n gallu dangos y gallu i ddatblygu perthynas a gwneud cysylltiadau dros ystod eang o bobl a grwpiau. Rydych chi’n gyfathrebwr cryf gyda’r gallu i gyfathrebu’n effeithiol ag ystod amrywiol o gynulleidfaoedd, yn ysgrifenedig ac wyneb yn wyneb.

Yn ddelfrydol, byddwch wedi gweithio mewn cymuned neu ranbarth penodol, neu ar draws un, mewn gwaith allgyrraedd neu brosiect yn y trydydd sector, a bydd gennych ysgogiad personol enfawr, a’r gallu i weithio a theithio heb oruchwyliaeth ar draws prosiectau lluosog ar yr un pryd, ac sy’n gallu gweithio'n gyflym, i derfynau amser tyn yn aml.

Byddai’n werthfawr cael angerdd dros wneud gwahaniaeth i blant a theuluoedd, diddordeb mewn dangos manteision llythrennedd a darllen i ddatblygiad plant, gwerth llyfrau, straeon a rhigymau a rôl rhieni, gofalwyr a gwarcheidwaid wrth ddatblygu cariad at ddarllen.

Rydyn ni wrthi’n ceisio recriwtio ar gyfer dwy swydd Cydlynydd Ymgysylltu Cymunedol.

I ymgeisio anfonwch gopi o’ch CV at Booktrust ynghyd â llythyr cyflwyno sy’n dangos sut yr ydych chi’n ateb manyleb y person a’ch ysgogiad chi dros ymgeisio am y swydd. Ni ddylai eich llythyr cyflwyno fod yn hirach na dwy ochr.

Dyddiad Cau: Gorffennaf 31ain 11:59pm.

Adolygir ceisiadau wrth iddyn nhw ddod i law. Anogir ceisiadau cynnar felly.

Ein Hymrwymiad i Amrywiaeth a Chynhwysiant

Ein nod yw darparu proses recriwtio gynhwysol ac rydym ni’n arbennig o barod i groesawu ceisiadau o gronfeydd talent amrywiol: ymgeiswyr o leiafrifoedd ethnig, ymgeiswyr ag anableddau a chyflyrau hirdymor ac ymgeiswyr o gymunedau heb gynrychiolaeth ddigonol.

Rydym wedi ymrwymo i gyfleoedd cyfartal a hoffem sicrhau bod gennym broses ymgeisio sy’n hygyrch i bob ymgeisydd. Os oes angen unrhyw addasiadau rhesymol arnoch neu os hoffech chi i ni wneud unrhyw beth yn wahanol yn ystod y broses ymgeisio, cysylltwch â’n tîm Adnoddau Dynol.

Mae BookTrust wedi ymrwymo i ddiogelu a hyrwyddo lles plant. Mae'r broses recriwtio a dethol yn adlewyrchu ein hymrwymiad i ddiogelu, felly bydd addasrwydd yr holl ddarpar weithwyr yn cael ei asesu yn ystod y broses recriwtio yn unol â'r ymrwymiad hwn, a gwiriadau cyn cyflogaeth.

Rheolwr Partneriaeth – Cymru

Lleoliad: Lleolir y swydd allan o swyddfeydd BookTrust yng Nghaerdydd. Mae BookTrust yn gweithio mewn modd hybrid a hyblyg gyda disgwyl i’r cyflogai dreulio o leiaf wyth diwrnod yn gweithio wyneb yn wyneb bob mis, a allai fod yn swyddfa Caerdydd, yn ymweld â phartneriaid ledled Cymru ac ar adegau yn teithio ledled y DU. Bydd angen teithio rhesymol i gyflawni'r rôl, felly, gydag angen i aros dros nos yn achlysurol.

Cytundeb: Llawn amser, gellid trafod opsiynau hyblyg a rhan amser.

Cyflog:  £36,000.00 y flwyddyn.

BookTrust yw elusen ddarllen fwyaf y DU i blant. Gwyddom fod plant sy'n darllen yn hapusach, iachach, yn fwy tosturiol, ac yn fwy creadigol. Maen nhw hefyd yn llwyddo’n well yn yr ysgol. Gan weithio gyda phob awdurdod lleol yng Nghymru, Lloegr a Gogledd Iwerddon gyda chefnogaeth sawl cyllidwr gan gynnwys Cyngor Celfyddydau Lloegr, a Llywodraethau Gogledd Iwerddon a Chymru, rydyn ni’n cyrraedd dros 3 miliwn o deuluoedd y flwyddyn gyda help partneriaid mewn ysgolion, canolfannau plant, ymwelwyr iechyd a llyfrgelloedd. Mae’r rhwydwaith anhygoel hwn yn ein helpu i gymell plant i ddarllen ledled y wlad.

Rydyn ni’n chwilio am unigolyn cadarnhaol a brwdfrydig sy’n gallu dangos y gallu i adeiladu perthynas gyflenwi a strategol gref gydag ystod o randdeiliaid allanol, gan gynnwys ysgolion cynradd ac uwchradd, awdurdodau lleol, sefydliadau yn y sector addysg ynghyd â sefydliadau cymdeithas sifil eraill. Bydd y rôl hefyd yn golygu sicrhau cyflawni set o raglenni a gweithgareddau BookTrust yn llwyddiannus, felly bydd meddu ar sgiliau trefnu cryf, profiad o gydweithio â thimau swyddogaethol mewnol gwahanol a bod yn drylwyr a manwl, yn nodweddion hanfodol.

Bydd y Rheolwr Partneriaeth hefyd yn cyfrannu at ddatblygu gweithgareddau a rhaglenni newydd ac yn arwain ar raglen hyfforddi a digwyddiadau cenedlaethol a rhanbarthol Cymru, felly byddai cael profiad o ddyfeisio a rhoi rhaglenni newydd a hyfforddiant ar waith o fantais.

I ymgeisio anfonwch gopi o’ch CV to booktrust ynghyd â llythyr cyflwyno sy’n dangos sut yr ydych chi’n ateb manyleb y person a’ch ysgogiad chi dros ymgeisio am y swydd. Ni ddylai eich llythyr cyflwyno fod yn hirach na dwy ochr.

Dyddiad Cau:Gorffennaf 31ain 11:59pm.

Adolygir ceisiadau wrth iddyn nhw ddod i law. Anogir ceisiadau cynnar felly.

Ein Hymrwymiad i Amrywiaeth a Chynhwysiant

Ein nod yw darparu proses recriwtio gynhwysol ac rydym ni’n arbennig o barod i groesawu ceisiadau o gronfeydd talent amrywiol: ymgeiswyr o leiafrifoedd ethnig, ymgeiswyr ag anableddau a chyflyrau hirdymor ac ymgeiswyr o gymunedau heb gynrychiolaeth ddigonol.

Rydym wedi ymrwymo i gyfleoedd cyfartal a hoffem sicrhau bod gennym broses ymgeisio sy’n hygyrch i bob ymgeisydd. Os oes angen unrhyw addasiadau rhesymol arnoch neu os hoffech chi i ni wneud unrhyw beth yn wahanol yn ystod y broses ymgeisio, cysylltwch â’n tîm Adnoddau Dynol.

Mae BookTrust wedi ymrwymo i ddiogelu a hyrwyddo lles plant. Mae'r broses recriwtio a dethol yn adlewyrchu ein hymrwymiad i ddiogelu, felly bydd addasrwydd yr holl ddarpar weithwyr yn cael ei asesu yn ystod y broses recriwtio yn unol â'r ymrwymiad hwn, a gwiriadau cyn cyflogaeth.

There are just under 37,000 blind and partially sighted children and young people in England and Wales. Every day, four more children will be diagnosed with sight loss. RSBC believes that every blind young person should have the chance to live life without limits. By giving young people the essential skills to take control of their life, they can unleash their true potential. Prospectus is excited to be helping with their search for a Strategic Partnerships Manager.

Working alongside the Head of Relationship Fundraising, the High Value Lead and the Community & Events Fundraising Manager this role is responsible for winning new business, developing relationships and providing first-class stewardship and account management across a mixed portfolio of individual, organisational and grant-making relationships. The focus will be on long-term mutually rewarding, strategic and/or commercial partnerships.

An accomplished partnerships manager the successful applicant will have a demonstrable track record of securing funding from corporate and/or philanthropic supporters, working to an annual income target of £300k or above. You will be dynamic and results-focussed, thriving when proactively spotting opportunities and converting them into something concrete. If you are curious, tenacious and passionate about the cause then this exciting role could be for you!

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Rhiannon Mehta at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.      
     
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the design, delivery, and evaluation of Lancashire Youth Challenge's three core programmes: RESTORE, Time to Breathe, and Rise to the Challenge. This role ensures the smooth and effective administrative and financial operations of the charity and acts as a deputy for the Chief Executive Officer when necessary.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Programme Management

·Lead and manage Project Coordinators & Facilitators, ensuring high standards and budget compliance.

·Ensure projects are properly documented and evaluated in line with contractual and funding requirements.

·Serve as the primary contact for partners, clients, referral agencies, parents, and guardians, ensuring effective communication.

·Collaborate on the recruitment of young participants for all programmes.

Line Management

·Facilitate regular supervision meetings with Project Coordinators & Facilitators.

·Manage and facilitate regular team meetings with core and freelance staff.

·Oversee the management of Volunteers and Work Placements.

·Hold contractual responsibility for freelancers and visiting practitioners.

Administrational

·Oversee daily administrative operations of the charity.

·Manage external communications, including website and social media.

·Act as the main liaison with the landlord and attend venue management meetings.

·Compile robust evaluation documents and impact reports.

Financial

·Support the CEO in preparing financial reports for Trustees, funders, and partners.

·Manage daily financial tasks, including reconciliation, invoicing, and liaison with accountants and the Treasurer.

·Help prepare budgets for funding applications and reports.

·Co-manage the Investor and Sponsor programme.

Governance

·Ensure systems and structures support the Board of Trustees in fulfilling their statutory responsibilities and effectively managing the charity's affairs.

·Prepare reports and papers for Trustee and annual general meetings.

·Work with the CEO and Chair of Trustees on the development and management of a Youth Board.

·Attend and present at Trustee meetings when required.

General

·Attend regular supervision meetings with the CEO.

·Complete required training in Safeguarding, Mental Health First Aid, and Emergency First Aid at Work.

·Abide by all company policies and procedures.

·Report safeguarding concerns immediately to the Designated Safeguarding Officer (CEO).

·Engage in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.

·Work flexibly, including evenings and occasional Saturdays, to meet the charity’s needs.

·Assist in delivering other LYC projects and activities as needed.

·Act as deputy for the CEO when required.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

A demonstrable passion for working with, supporting, and empowering young people.

A Level 5 or above qualification (ideally in a relevant subject) or significant work experience.

At least 3 years management experience, preferably within the youth charity sector.

Proven administrative skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, CRM systems, and accounting tools like Xero.

Significant project and people management experience.

Experience in managing partnerships with diverse organisations.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and proficiency in online communication.

Financial management experience.

Understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures.

Willingness to be flexible and responsive to the evolving needs of the charity.

Desirable Criteria

Experience in the development and management of youth programmes.

Proven ability to compile evaluation and impact reports.

Marketing experience.

Familiarity with budget preparation and financial reporting for non-profits.

Experience in managing investor and sponsor relationships

The Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association is dedicated to supporting and empowering people living with and affected by MND.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Area Support Co-ordinator to lead, manage and support teams of volunteers, develop, and maintain relationships with local services, and ensure that people living with and affected by MND receive an exceptional service, improved support, and are at the heart of our care initiatives.

A fundamental part of the role is ensuring individuals affected by MND receive tailored support. Your responsibilities will include leading and coordinating volunteer activities, developing branch and group capacity, and establishing new groups as needed.

A key focus will be understanding local needs and collaboratively planning, designing, and delivering support activities. You will build and maintain excellent relationships with our wonderful volunteers, care centres/networks, care co-ordinators and multi-disciplinary health and social care professionals, hospices, other partners.

We are in search of someone who can:

• Identify and address support issues by working with volunteers and individuals affected by MND.
• Guide collaboration within the branch and group network, fostering a supportive environment.
• Proactively manage the recruitment, selection, and induction of volunteers.
• Facilitate local learning, development, and networking opportunities for volunteers in collaboration with Association colleagues.
• Enable effective communication between volunteers, staff, and the wider Association, promoting a culture of collaboration.

This opportunity is home-based with travel requirements across Hertfordshire and Essex.

What are we looking for?

• Experience of leading directly managed and/or coordinating self-managed groups of volunteers.
• Skills to identify, assess, and respond to support needs through a person-centred approach.
• Understanding and delivery of care and support services in the statutory, private and/or voluntary sectors including value and challenges of volunteering.
• Experience of working with vulnerable people and/or carers and families.
• Demonstrable understanding of the management of risk and safeguarding.

For full role responsibilities please view the job description located within the Candidate Pack.

Our Benefits

• 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service, plus Bank Holidays
• Access to UK Healthcare which includes reimbursement for dental appointments, eyecare, Health & Wellbeing screening and therapies
• Access to a 24/7 phone and video GP Service
• Life assurance
• Confidential counselling helplines
• Salary sacrifice schemes to include:
• Cycle to work
• Buy and sell annual leave
• BenefitHub which offers lifestyle discounts and offers on everyday shopping
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Opportunities for training and personal development
• Hybrid working

How to apply

Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.

• Experience of leading directly managed and/or coordinating self-managed groups of volunteers.
• Skills to identify, assess, and respond to support needs through a person-centred approach.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.

Where experience is asked for, please give one example showing what you did and what it achieved. Where we require evidence of ability, please explain either how you would approach that particular competence or give an example to support your suitability.

Alternative Applications

To provide an inclusive application process for all our opportunities, we are open to receiving alternative applications from candidates who may find it difficult to complete our online form. For example, if you would like to apply via video or audio format, please email your recorded application, ensuring you cover the supporting statement aspect.

About Us

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.

We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants that meet the requirements of the role as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme. Reasonable adjustments can be made as required.

Important Information

Adverts may be closed before the deadline once sufficient applications are received. To avoid disappointment, please apply early.

We request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this role.

Are you an experienced and dynamic administrator looking for a challenging new role? Our growing company is seeking a highly intelligent and motivated Senior Administrator to join our operations team.

In this key position, you will be responsible for a wide range of mission-critical administrative tasks to keep our office running smoothly. You will be involved with accounts payable by processing invoices in Xero, create and maintain spreadsheets for reporting and analysis, and develop new processes to improve efficiency.

You will also play a vital role in customer management by corresponding with clients, proofreading important documents, and providing backend support for our company website. Superior written and verbal communication skills are a must.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of administrative experience, excellent Microsoft Office skills, and a knack for juggling multiple priorities with tight deadlines. You must be highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a true administrative superstar to take ownership and put their talents to work in a fast-paced environment. We offer a competitive salary and excellent holiday package.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and strengths. It is important that you relate your experience to the skills required for this role.

UoGSU is a value-driven organisation. The work we do has the power to impact the real, lived experiences of our members - and how we do it is incredibly important. UoGSU exists to support its members to overcome the myriad challenges they face, so that they can love their time at the University of Gloucestershire. 

Students’ Unions are amazing membership organisations bringing together hundreds of students with shared and varied interests. The Student Activities & Communities Manager is a key role within UoGSU to support our members to feel a sense of belonging whilst at University.

Managing and leading a growing team this post will support the delivery of a range of engaging events and enable our various student groups to access a highquality service. This role holder will work across the SU to drive positive student engagement and deliver a sector leading experience for our member.

To all our members and stakeholders, we promise to be:

• Inclusive
• Democratic
• Courageous
• Sustainable 

Key Details 
Closing Date: Monday 15 July 17:00
Interview Date: w/c 22 July
Start Date: September 2024

Applications are to be made by submitting a CV and supporting statement of no more than 2 pages. We advice that you look through the person specification in the job pack available on our website.

Candidates are able to arrange an informal conversation with Lou Fensome, Chief Operating Officer in advance of submitting an application. To arrange an informal conversation please contact find contact details in the job pack via our website. 

Key details

Position: Student Activities & Communities Manager

Responsible to: Chief Operating Officer

Location: Across all of the main University of Gloucestershire sites with an office space location of either Gloucester or Cheltenham to be negotiated. Flexible working to be negotiated. 

Hours: 35 hours a week (full time)

Salary: £27,939

Main duties and responsibilities

Deliver high quality community events

• Lead on the delivery of our large-scale events including our Welcome events, our Varsity series and Student Awards
• Manage our SU crew volunteering programme which takes place in the early part of each academic year
• Have oversight of all student-led events ensuring we deliver innovative, bespoke and targeted activities for our members
• Ensuring delivery of a portfolio of SU-led events designed to maximise student engagement and experience
• Manage and support staff to lead and support student groups to produce engaging events to create a sense of community

Delivering excellent student groups

• Manage the creation of engagement plans with student led committees to increase engagement and support the development of groups in such a way to ensure their sustainability
• Manage the delivery of sporting and society activity across UoGSU
• Develop and deliver training and support for student volunteers who lead sports clubs, societies and other student groups within UoGSU
• Develop an inclusive and welcoming culture across all UoGSU student groups, supporting staff in the Student Communities Department to challenge negative cultures where they might arise
• Create and set annual departmental KPIs, monitoring these and reporting as required on the work of the Department
• Have oversight for member discipline and complaints within student groups contributing to an effective and fair process
• Support daily operations for the department where necessary

To view our full job pack and person specification please visit our website.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Housing Officer to join our Homelessness service in Brent.

£28,538.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

A dynamic, friendly and innovative care and support business known for its life-changing services is looking for a dedicated and target driven Income and Housing Officer who can maximise the organisation's rental income collection, effectively manage rent arrears and deal with other breaches of the occupancy agreement.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:

* Take responsibility for maximising rent collection across a defined patch of Look Ahead's portfolio of properties ensuring that rent collection targets are met and tenancies sustained
* Advise operational teams on their support related arrears management activities, including holding local surgeries with tenants and staff, taking direct control of higher level and more complex arrears cases
* Proactively monitor all current and former accounts within the defined patch and make recommendations to the Contract Manager for appropriate former accounts to be written off or referred to Look Ahead's debt collection agency
* Ensure that the rent collection function is carried out both sensitively and in a timely fashion so as to avoid the build up of excessive arrears and record all case details accurately.
* Ensure that all sign ups within the defined patch are done accurately on the correct type of tenancy and at the correct rent and service charge levels.
* Prepare files and documents for legal action and present cases in County Court hearings for possession claims, money judgements
* Serve NTQs, NOSPs, NRPs and carry out home visits as requested.
* Accurately and comprehensively record all actions on the housing management system and use reports from the housing management system to manage cases and monitor performance
* Assist with the taking on of new agency housing management responsibilities related to new services and as needed with the transfer of housing management responsibilities schemes to other providers

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:

An understanding of the needs of customers who have experienced homelessness and who may also have support needs.
Excellent time management skills to systematically monitor arrears and complete other tasks in a logical and systematic way.
Excellent communication skills and experience of dealing with vulnerable people in a sensitive , friendly and clear manner.

What you'll bring:

Essential:

Experience of monitoring rent accounts and managing rent arrears
Experience of using computerised rent systems to monitor arrears and record information
Extensive knowledge of welfare benefits ,especially housing benefit
Experience of liaising with housing benefit departments ,the DWP and other external agencies.

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Please see our website for full job description.