Community Development Jobs
Rural Action Derbyshire
Chief Executive Officer
Salary: £50,000-£54,000 depending on experience
Working hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Matlock, with travel around Derbyshire. Opportunity for some remote working but regular presence in the office is essential
Contract: Permanent (subject to a 6 month probationary review)
Due to the retirement of the current CEO, Rural Action Derbyshire (RAD) are looking for a compassionate and value-driven leader to steer RAD into the next chapter.
About Rural Action Derbyshire (RAD)
RAD is a well-established charity based in Matlock and is seeking an experienced and visionary leader with a good understanding of rural issues.
Set up in 1924, RAD aims to improve the lives of those living and working in Derbyshire to have access to services and jobs so that no-one should be unfairly disadvantaged because they live in a rural area.
Our ambition is to address rural disadvantages, ensuring our rural communities are sustainable, vibrant and accessible to everyone regardless of age, background or income. We make our beneficiaries' lives better by offering advice, support and training to individuals and communities, as well as initiatives such as providing transport options to help people get to work, and running an oil buying scheme to help keep energy costs down for more isolated properties.
We have a highly motivated and knowledgeable staff team who use their unique talents and skills to provide a wide range of services. We are committed to making a difference to the lives of people in our rural communities.
About the role
The next CEO will provide strategic leadership and vision for RAD, working closely with the Board of Trustees and staff team to drive RAD’s mission and objectives. The CEO will be responsible for leading the organisation's strategic direction, ensuring sustainability, and representing RAD externally to strengthen partnerships and raise the charity’s profile.
It is essential that the new CEO can demonstrate a deep understanding of the unique challenges rural communities face, ensuring RAD’s work is impactful and community-centered.
The new CEO must have experience of successfully managing a team of staff, securing new income streams, and the development and delivery of services.
RAD is seeking someone who is both compassionate and supportive, with an inspirational ability to lead by empowering those around them.
If you are resilient, values driven leader with a passion to make a difference, then you may be the person we are looking for.
We offer a great benefits package with enhanced annual leave. As an employer, we are committed to flexible working, the next CEO will have the autonomy to plan and manage their own diary and time, taking into account the needs of their role and the staff team. At RAD we respect everyone's individual identity, celebrate difference and encourage applications from all candidates irrespective of background.
How to Apply
Please click 'Apply’ to be redirected to our website, where you can download the Candidate Information Pack and Job Description and find details of how to apply.
For an informal conversation about the role and application process, please contact Anh at Atkinson HR Consulting.
A call may be arranged with the outgoing CEO or Chairman if you have any questions about the role.
Key Dates
Closing Date: 12noon, Monday 2nd December 2024
First Stage Interviews (Remote): Monday 9th December 2024
Final Interviews (In-person in Matlock): Tuesday 17th December 2024
For over 40 years, The ClementJames Centre has been offering local people the skills, knowledge, opportunities and support they need to achieve their potential. We are looking for a high-calibre candidate to join our team as Fundraising Manager.
We have come a long way since our founding – from a straight-forward homework club to a well-established community support charity, transforming the lives of close to 3,000 people each year. Our dedicated staff team is essential to the success of everything we do. Together, we work towards a fairer society where everyone is empowered to release their potential and live fulfilled lives.
As Fundraising Manager, you will work with the CEO, Fundraising Officers and Fundraising & Development Committee (a planning group which consists of staff, trustees and volunteers) in all aspects of income generation. In this role, you will oversee fundraising systems/procedures, and support in the management of existing funding streams, the development of corporate giving and an ambitious capital fundraising campaign. You will manage two Senior Fundraising Officers and support the CEO who has overall responsibility for income generation. Importantly you will be able to think creatively, have strong interpersonal skills and help ensure that our supporters and partners have a genuine enthusiasm for investing in the long-term growth of the organisation.
ClementJames recently introduced a 9 day fortnight policy through which staff members work 9 days over a fortnight and have every other Friday off. We have introduced this as a way of prioritising staff wellbeing, and ensuring individuals have a good work-life balance.
If you believe that everyone should have the opportunity to release their potential and live fulfilled lives and you would like to join a dynamic, innovative organisation, then The ClementJames Centre could be the perfect career choice for you.
To read the full job pack and apply for this position, please visit the ClementJames Centre website.
Releasing potential in the community
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
For over 40 years, The ClementJames Centre has been offering local people the skills, knowledge, opportunities and support they need to achieve their potential. We are looking for a high-calibre candidate to join our team as Head of Employment Support.
We have come a long way since our founding – from a straight-forward homework club to a well-established community support charity, transforming the lives of close to 3,000 people each year. Our dedicated staff team is essential to the success of everything we do. Together, we work towards a fairer society where everyone is empowered to release their potential and live fulfilled lives.
As Head of Employment Support, you will be responsible for implementing the strategy for our delivery strands supporting our clients with building skills and achieving employment, training and personal development goals. You will help build and maintain meaningful relationships with local employers and public sector agencies (e.g. job centres). You will have a passion for understanding the challenges that our clients face and support, and working with Senior Management to ensure that programmes develop and evolve to reflect these issues. You will report to the Chief Programmes Officer and work alongside other managers who have their own programme focus areas.
ClementJames recently introduced a 9 day fortnight policy through which staff members work 9 days over a fortnight and have every other Friday off. We have introduced this as a way of prioritising staff wellbeing, and ensuring individuals have a good work-life balance.
If you believe that everyone should have the opportunity to release their potential and live fulfilled lives and you would like to join a dynamic, innovative organisation, then The ClementJames Centre could be the perfect career choice for you.
To read the full job pack and apply for this position, please visit the ClementJames Centre website.
Releasing potential in the community
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
For over 40 years, The ClementJames Centre has been offering local people the skills, knowledge, opportunities and support they need to achieve their potential. We are looking for a high-calibre candidate to join our team as Head of Young People's Programmes.
We have come a long way since our founding – from a straight-forward homework club to a well-established community support charity, transforming the lives of close to 3,000 people each year. Our dedicated staff team is essential to the success of everything we do. Together, we work towards a fairer society where everyone is empowered to release their potential and live fulfilled lives.
As Head of Young People's Programmes, you will be responsible for implementing the strategy for our delivery strands supporting young people with their education, attainment and confidence building needs and ambitions. You will help build and maintain meaningful relationships with schools, alternative provisions, community organisations, the local authority and most importantly young people and their families. You will have a passion for understanding the challenges that our clients face and support, and working with Senior Management to ensure that programmes develop and evolve to reflect these issues. You will report to the Chief Programmes Officer and work alongside other managers who have their own programme focus areas.
ClementJames recently introduced a 9 day fortnight policy through which staff members work 9 days over a fortnight and have every other Friday off. We have introduced this as a way of prioritising staff wellbeing, and ensuring individuals have a good work-life balance.
To read the full job pack and apply for this position, please visit the ClementJames Centre website.
Releasing potential in the community
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Work with us - be our next Library Manager in Kingswood
Our current Library Manager for Share Bristol Kingswood has been promoted to Share Bristol Development Manager, so we are looking for a motivated and organised people-person to be our new lead in Kingswood.
Job title Library Manager (Kingswood)
Reports to: Development Manager
Based from: Share Bristol Kingswood, 1-5 High St, Kingswood, BS15 4AA.
Work pattern: £12.75 per hour, around 15 hours a week – some flexibility for the right candidate.
Contract: Permanent
If you’re passionate about sustainability and our local communities, love working with people and things, can find your way around a sander and a spreadsheet, and want to work part-time for a local charity, then we’ve got a really lovely job for you.
We’re looking for someone to start as soon as practical, and work around 15 hours a week. The working hours will be mainly around when we are open for lending sessions, and will include some Saturday shifts (9.30am to 3pm). The pay is £12.75 on commencement, and you benefit from free membership of Share Bristol, so you can borrow whatever you want, whenever you want for free!
We look forward to hearing from you!
Closing date: 9am on Monday 2nd December 2024.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Please note: The successful candidate must have the legal right to work in the UK and will be required to have a Basic DBS.
No agencies please.
Office Administrator
Hours: Full-time - Permanent
Reports To: Operations Manager
Place of Work: London - Streatham, Clapham, Croydon
Salary: £25,235
Transform lives with The Nehemiah Project! We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate person to join our team as an Office Administrator. This is a full-time permanent position, working Monday to Friday. In return, you will receive a salary of £25,235, be enrolled into our staff health and wellbeing plan, and become part of our Nehemiah culture that is supportive, honest and incredibly rewarding.
What we are looking for
- Someone who has excellent personal organisational and relationship-building skills
- A welcoming and warm first impression – whether it is in person or via phone/email, you will often be the first person that people talk to when first engaging with Nehemiah
- A commitment to being a positive model of our Values
- A good level of computer literacy and proficiency in applications such as MS Office, Salesforce (or something similar)
Objectives of this Role
- To support the smooth running of the Recovery Programme Office
- To manage Nehemiah Residents’ Housing Benefit applications and accounts
- To liaise with the Volunteer Coordinator in assisting and supporting volunteers
- To maintain records and present management information reports to the CEO
- To work with staff to ensure the efficient functioning of the Nehemiah houses, including maintenance reporting, compliance checks, purchasing and budgeting
Please look at our Job Description and Person Specification for more details – even if you feel like you don’t tick every box, please don’t be discouraged from applying - we would still like to hear from you!
Perhaps most importantly...it is our expectation that anyone who is a part of Nehemiah aligns with and can demonstrate use of Our Values:
Belief: We believe in everyone’s potential for positive change
Respect: We value each other’s choices and differences
Kindness: We show empathy through our actions
Honesty: We build trust through being truthful
Empowerment: We help each other find our own purpose
What you can expect from us
- A 35 hour working week Mon-Fri, with an additional monthly paid on-call requirement
- 25 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays
- A contributory pension scheme: Nehemiah will contribute the equivalent of 3% of your annual salary
- Staff Health Plan that includes insurance and wellbeing packages
Why Nehemiah?
Make a direct impact on the lives of those in need and bring positive change to the local community
Work with a passionate and talented team committed to our mission
Benefit from opportunities for skill development, leadership growth, and career advancement
Experience a culture that values innovation and always looks to refine our best practice
Application Process:
30 minute video call with a member of our recruiting team
In-person interview with relevant members of the management team (45mins-1hr)
To be considered please submit a CV and Supporting Statement/Expression of Interest
Interviews to be held on a rolling basis
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant
REF-217 846
To be a centre of excellence for rehabilitating men from crime and addiction through the transformation of their lives
Based in the St Helena Government UK Office, London
Self Employed - 1 year with the possibility of a 1-year extension -available January 2025
Enjoying unique lifestyle opportunities, St Helena Island is a self-governing overseas territory of the United Kingdom. Although better placed to develop economically and socially as a result of opening our international airport in 2017, we are not at the stage of self-sufficiency and therefore remain dependent on UK government aid.
St Helena is in receipt of financial aid which supports a significant amount of the operational costs of running key public services. In addition, St Helena also receives donor funding for key sectors such as infrastructure development and conservation from donors including HMG, the EU and the UN. Reliance on a small number of donors puts finding continued investment and support into the Island at risk. With uncertainty around future sources and the loss of EU funding it is important to develop alternative sources of income; this includes the continued support to the UK-St Helena Heritage Trust, a UK charity, and to fundraise for heritage projects on St Helena. Your role will be vital in exploring new funding opportunities, including through the UK-St Helena Heritage Trust, to broaden the number of donors.
You will identify and secure additional sources of funding for St Helena, preparing key documentation and ensuring donor-specific monitoring arrangements are in place. Setting up and managing systems to gather intelligence on funding opportunities from new and existing funding streams, you must track, assimilate and disseminate this intelligence.
Experienced in a similar role and educated to degree level or equivalent, you will have already secured external funding for an organisation. Your background is in Public Sector or Non-Governmental organisations, and you understand the requirements of the Charities Commission. Politically astute, you have worked in culturally diverse organisations and in the development sector at national or international level. You have experience of the international institutional funding landscape and country-level funding and understand the needs of major funding bodies, multilateral development agencies, philanthropic funding sources etc.
The fee based on a self-employed basis will be £20k based on 6 days per month.
How to Apply:
An application form is available at https://sthelenapublicservicejobs.sh/ where further information can also be found, or you may contact Kedell Worboys.
Applications must be sent and received by 26 November 2024. Interviews will take place on either 9 or 10 December 2024.
To be considered for this role, you must complete our application form. Failure to do so will mean that your application will not be considered. Please do not submit your CV.
The Public Service positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis of merit, in accordance with the person specification.