Are you passionate about supporting community groups and voluntary sector organisations to be the best that they can be?
If so, we want to hear from you!
We’re looking for a Community Development Worker to join our team in Lewisham. Working closely with our Social Prescribers and Fundraising Development Manager, you’ll take the lead on our work strengthening local community groups and voluntary organisations who tackle loneliness and social isolation in the borough.
This role requires you to spend a lot of time visiting community groups and activities in Lewisham. We’re looking for someone positive and proactive, who can build strong and trusted relationships with a wide range of community leaders and stakeholders. You will be a keen networker and excited by opportunities to connect people and resources together to build stronger communities.
You’ll have the rewarding opportunity to work closely with community group leaders, providing motivational support to help them achieve their own development goals. There is also a lot of freedom and creativity to work with others to develop local partnerships and forums to strengthen the community.
As someone who is naturally curious about what is happening in the local area, you will be on the lookout for new activities that tackle loneliness in Lewisham. Part of your role will be to collate this information into our SharePoint directory and newsletters to share with the wider team of Social Prescribers. You’ll also make a note of any gaps in community provision to compile into our annual Gaps Report. Therefore, it is important that you are well-organised, able to prioritise your time and make good use of our charity database to record group information.
This is a busy and rewarding role giving you the opportunity to make a real difference to Lewisham’s thriving VCS sector. It is an exciting time to join Community Connections Lewisham. We currently support 200 community groups and we’re actively looking to expand and deepen the support that we offer. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute and shape our community development strategy going forward.
If you believe this is a role that you’ll be excited to work in every day, if you want to be a part of a positive culture like ours and are passionate about strengthening community groups in Lewisham, we want to hear from you.
Employee Benefits:
• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
• Additional 1 day leave for Birthday
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme, including access to helpline for partners and dependents
• Flexi time scheme allowing the claiming back of additional hours worked (where appropriate to role)
• Other flexible working options, including working from home (where appropriate)
• Generous contractual sick pay scheme, allowing staff to recover without the worry of loss of income
• CycleScheme members – enabling employees to save 25-39% of the cost of a new bike & accessories whilst also spreading the cost
• TechScheme members – enabling employees to purchase tech through AUKLS and spread the cost from their salary
Age UK Lewisham and Southwark is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and walks of life. We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We strongly encourage you to apply if you are from a marginalized or underrepresented group. We encourage those with Lived Experience and Expertise to apply, appreciating the value of staff bringing their whole selves to the workplace.
Some candidates may see a long list of job requirements and feel discouraged because they don’t match every single quality/experience point – we suggest getting in touch with us where we can answer questions and explain more about the role, to help you decide if you would like to apply. Our contact information is included in the Job Pack.
We’ll also be holding a Facebook Live Q&A on Friday 9th February at 12:30pm, where we can answer any questions, you might have.
For full details please download our Job Pack which includes a Job Description and Person Specification.
Closing date for applications – 9am on 19th February 2024
Interviews will take place on the Friday 1st March 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About BIG Alliance
BIG Alliance (Businesses for Islington Giving) delivers business-supported employee volunteer programmes to strengthen links between businesses, community organisations and education institutions across Islington. In doing so, it aims to help address issues of poverty and isolation, which are prevalent across the borough, despite the perception of Islington being an area of high wealth. 47.5% of primary school children in Islington live in poverty, the third highest rate in London.
Established in 2012, BIG Alliance aims to make community investment easier, more effective and more rewarding for its business members. It is a partnership between, East London Business Alliance – a registered charity that has been supporting the social and economic regeneration of east London for 30 years, Macquarie Group – principal funder and founder, and Islington Giving - funder and founder. To date, BIG Alliance has placed more than 9,000 business professionals into volunteering opportunities within over 200 community organisations, schools, colleges and universities.
ELBA has an excellent employees benefits package including generous leave, flexible balance between working from home and the office, above sector average maternity and paternity pay, 5% pension contribution, life assurance, and a great learning and development programme, including access to free accredited courses up to degree and post-graduate level.
Purpose of the job
The main purpose of the job is to facilitate development and delivery of the BIG Alliance’s skills-based volunteering programme, which utilises the skills, experience and sector-specific expertise of employees within our business partners to support Islington’s community organisations and residents.
Our skilled volunteers are placed with a community partner or beneficiary either individually or join one of our annual programmes which include: CoRe (Community Resourcing), Board Builders, Leaders in Partnership and Time to Talk. Over 2,500 employees have been placed as skilled volunteers through BIG Alliance since 2012 providing expertise in law, finance, IT, HR, and marketing and communications to name just a few.
The postholder will be responsible for the successful delivery of various aspects of this programme, delivering exciting, innovative employer supported volunteering projects that meet the expectations of specific corporate supporters, and the needs of the community with key geographical focus in Islington.
Job Description
Main duties:
• Collaborate closely with community partners, corporate partners and BIG team to understand community needs and design appropriate employee volunteering activities to address these needs
• Develop relationships and effective partnerships with key stakeholders in the community including the local authority and community infrastructure support organisations to maximise the impact of BIG Alliance’s work.
• Support the delivery of all business skills activity and the wider BIG Alliance programmes.
• Proactively market volunteering programmes to BIG Alliance corporate partners.
• Source, place and manage cohorts of corporate volunteers in line with business plan and project targets.
• Develop effective working relationships with community affairs team with BIG Alliance corporate partners, ensuring that these companies are supported to develop employee volunteering and other initiatives that meet their targets, priorities and strategies.
• Implement effective evaluation and impact measurement tools in line with BIG Alliance corporate partner requirements, ensuring that evaluation informs best practise to ensure continuous improvement.
• Work on any projects with BIG Alliance, as and when required.
General
• Develop a broad knowledge of regeneration programmes and local authority priorities in Islington.
• Use BIG Alliance’s internal systems to maintain records and report progress, including due diligence and volunteer recording via Salesforce
• Ensure that effective project management systems for monitoring and evaluation are in place and keep detailed records.
• Proactively generate case studies, news articles, photos and social media content to promote the work of BIG Alliance in line with BIG Alliance communication targets and protocols.
• Collaborate with other BIG Alliance colleagues on projects where appropriate and contribute to the development of BIG Alliance/ELBA as an organisation overall.
• Adhere to and implement policies, including equal opportunities and health and safety.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by your line manager.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are on the lookout for a dynamic and committed individual to take on the role of Community Hub Leader based out of Bulwell Academy, driving the creation of impactful and lasting relationships between our schools and their communities. This exciting opportunity allows you to be a pivotal force in the development and success of a vital community initiative. If you're ready to make a significant difference and shape the future of our communities, we want to hear from you.
Job Title: Community Hub Leader
Location: Bulwell Academy
Salary: Pay Scale 23 – 28 (£33,366 - £37,938)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Fixed Term initially until December 2026, with a view to a Permanent Contract.
Working Pattern: Full-Time, 37 hours per week
Development of Community Hubs:
Developing Community Hubs closely associated with our schools is the next strategic step for Creative Education Trust. We believe these Hubs will sharpen our efforts and have a profound impact on overcoming the barriers to learning faced by many of our children. By fostering a deeper connection within the community and building relationships with other agencies, civil society organisations and businesses, we aim to address the holistic needs of our students and create an environment where educational success is supported by both the school and the community. Our goal is to facilitate deep, meaningful partnerships between the school and the community it serves, ensuring that barriers to learning, particularly those related to academic attainment, behaviour, and attendance, are addressed effectively, and overcome.
About You:
As the Community Hub Leader, you will be the catalyst that kickstarts and enables the Nottingham Hub to evolve, develop and grow. We are looking for a Hub Leader who can plan and facilitate the development of activities and relationships, as well as be the driving force behind the creation of a thriving and supportive community. You'll work closely with school staff, parents, students, and variety of agencies, charities and civil society organisations to break down barriers to learning, ensuring every student can succeed academically and behaviourally by maintaining exceptional levels of attendance.
We’re on the lookout for a dynamic individual with experience in:
· Direct engagement with parents, carers and young people, understanding what interventions are required for them to reach their potential.
· Leading innovative, community-focused programmes and activities that make a real difference.
· Building and nurturing impactful partnerships with other agencies, charities, civil society organisations and businesses, as well as with the wider community, to create lasting change.
· Creating a safe and supportive environment that will allow the Hub to flourish and gain the confidence of families and the local community.
Are you ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a profound impact? Join us and be a catalyst for positive transformation.
Requirements:
To apply for the Nottingham Community Hub Leader opportunity, you must:
· Hold GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
· Have strong organisational and leadership abilities.
· Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
About Creative Education Trust:
Creative Education Trust was established in 2010 to work in England’s post-industrial and coastal towns and cities. We are now a network of 17 schools educating 14,500 children and young people.
We have chosen to work with schools in challenging circumstances. We have successfully transformed schools previously deemed to be inadequate into good ones in order that all our students can have the best start in life. We are committed to providing educational opportunity for children of all abilities and to building cultural capital through a wide range of co-curricular activities. Curricular innovation through our Knowledge Connected programmes promotes creative, integrated and pro-active thinking so that our students are equipped for the challenges of the 21st century.
Creative Education Trust Benefits & Continual Professional Development:
Creative Education Trust is committed to your learning and development, which is a continuous process that starts with your induction. The opportunities include a wide range of subjects from middle leadership and DSL training to autism awareness. We run annual conferences including Safeguarding and Learning and Teaching and have regular network meetings across the Trust.
We have a wide range of benefits that you are more than welcome to explore further in our Staff Benefits brochure attached.
Next Steps:
We welcome informal conversations to discuss the role and purpose in more depth. Please do not hesitate to get in contact with our Head of Recruitment, Sarah Catchpole
We look forward to receiving your completed application form.
Application Closing Date: Friday 10th January 2024
Interview Date: Week Commencing – Monday 13th January 2025 or Monday 20th January 2025
Essential Information:
Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.
All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.
The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are on the lookout for a dynamic and committed individual to take on the role of Community Hub Leader based out of our Great Yarmouth schools, driving the creation of impactful and lasting relationships between our schools and their communities. This exciting opportunity allows you to be a pivotal force in the development and success of a vital community initiative. If you're ready to make a significant difference and shape the future of our communities, we want to hear from you.
Job Title: Community Hub Leader
Location: Based out of our Great Yarmouth schools
Salary: Pay Scale 23 – 28 (£33,366 - £37,938)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Fixed Term initially until December 2026, with a view to a Permanent Contract.
Working Pattern: Full-Time, 37 hours per week
Development of Community Hubs:
Developing Community Hubs closely associated with our schools is the next strategic step for Creative Education Trust. We believe these Hubs will sharpen our efforts and have a profound impact on overcoming the barriers to learning faced by many of our children. By fostering a deeper connection within the community and building relationships with other agencies, civil society organisations and businesses, we aim to address the holistic needs of our students and create an environment where educational success is supported by both the school and the community. Our goal is to facilitate deep, meaningful partnerships between the school and the community it serves, ensuring that barriers to learning, particularly those related to academic attainment, behaviour, and attendance, are addressed effectively, and overcome.
About You:
As the Community Hub Leader, you will be the catalyst that kickstarts and enables the Great Yarmouth Hub to evolve, develop and grow. We are looking for a Hub Leader who can plan and facilitate the development of activities and relationships, as well as be the driving force behind the creation of a thriving and supportive community. You'll work closely with school staff, parents, students, and variety of agencies, charities and civil society organisations to break down barriers to learning, ensuring every student can succeed academically and behaviourally by maintaining exceptional levels of attendance.
We’re on the lookout for a dynamic individual with experience in:
· Direct engagement with parents, carers and young people, understanding what interventions are required for them to reach their potential.
· Leading innovative, community-focused programmes and activities that make a real difference.
· Building and nurturing impactful partnerships with other agencies, charities, civil society organisations and businesses, as well as with the wider community, to create lasting change.
· Creating a safe and supportive environment that will allow the Hub to flourish and gain the confidence of families and the local community.
Are you ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a profound impact? Join us and be a catalyst for positive transformation.
Requirements:
To apply for the Great Yarmouth Community Hub Leader opportunity, you must:
· Hold GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
· Have strong organisational and leadership abilities.
· Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
About Creative Education Trust:
Creative Education Trust was established in 2010 to work in England’s post-industrial and coastal towns and cities. We are now a network of 17 schools educating 14,500 children and young people.
We have chosen to work with schools in challenging circumstances. We have successfully transformed schools previously deemed to be inadequate into good ones in order that all our students can have the best start in life. We are committed to providing educational opportunity for children of all abilities and to building cultural capital through a wide range of co-curricular activities. Curricular innovation through our Knowledge Connected programmes promotes creative, integrated and pro-active thinking so that our students are equipped for the challenges of the 21st century.
Creative Education Trust Benefits & Continual Professional Development:
Creative Education Trust is committed to your learning and development, which is a continuous process that starts with your induction. The opportunities include a wide range of subjects from middle leadership and DSL training to autism awareness. We run annual conferences including Safeguarding and Learning and Teaching and have regular network meetings across the Trust.
We have a wide range of benefits that you are more than welcome to explore further in our Staff Benefits brochure attached.
Next Steps:
We welcome informal conversations to discuss the role and purpose in more depth. Please do not hesitate to get in contact with our Head of Recruitment, Sarah Catchpole.
We look forward to receiving your completed application form.
Application Closing Date: Friday 10th January 2024
Interview Date: Week Commencing – Monday 13th January 2025 or Monday 20th January 2025
Essential Information:
Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility. All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview. The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role: Are you passionate about social justice and community empowerment? Are you ready to use your skills and experience to work collaboratively in creating real change and long-term justice for marginalised communities?
We are looking for a dedicated Community Development Worker/Lead* to deliver our Community Development work with Gypsy and Traveller (GT) communities across London. There’s flexibility in how we fill this role and we are open to candidates who bring experience in community development practice as well as those who have transferable skills from other sectors, or experience in grassroots community organising and would like to develop their skills in community development.
The role works closely with our Community Engagement Worker in maintaining effective communication with communities, and Policy Officer to connect community experience and insight to policy and decision makers in Councils and other service providers.
Job Purpose: This role is all about advocating for the rights and needs of Gypsy and Traveller communities across London and helping build a strong platform for community voices to be heard on the issues which matter to them. You will drive our community development initiatives, with a focus on establishing positive relationships, increasing community skills and confidence, improving knowledge of rights and services, and fostering greater activism and participation in decision-making processes. Partnerships are important to achieving these goals, so you’ll also nurture and build effective relations and work collaboratively with other organisations, as well as community activists and local authorities to create long term change.
What We’re Looking For: We seek applicants committed to challenging discrimination and working collaboratively for justice for Gypsy and Traveller communities. While specific experience in community development is valuable, we are quite open-minded about the best combination of skills and experience the successful candidate could have, from various professional or community organising backgrounds. The ability to balance competing demands on your time, and keep on top of multiple priorities across different communities and London Boroughs is a must though, as are strong interpersonal and communication skills in a variety of settings.
*We are open to hiring this role at varying levels of seniority within the advertised salary range (e.g. a Community Development Worker, or a more senior Community Development Lead with more team and people management responsibility).
We strongly encourage applicants from Gypsy and Traveller communities.
If you have questions about the role or our organisation, please get in touch using the contact details on our website.
Interviews are planned for Thursday 16 January.
Please read the full job description and person specification, then submit your CV and a cover letter which includes:
1. An outline of the knowledge, skills and experience you would bring to the role
2. Why you'd like to work at London Gypsies and Travellers
3. If you are interested in taking on the role as Community Development Worker, more senior Community Development Lead, or both.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Community Development Officer
The Communities Officer will lead a new community-focused initiative aimed at increasing access to Cambridge Science Centre’s educational offerings. Through researching areas of need and collaborating with community leaders, the officer will develop a robust network of partnerships to facilitate participation from children facing barriers to engagement.
Key Responsibilities
• Community Research & Needs Assessment: Identify key areas within Cambridge where children face barriers to accessing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) engagement. Use data-driven approaches and community feedback to conduct needs assessments, supporting the development of evidence-based strategies and action plans with relevant partners and community organisations.
• Partnership Development: Establish and maintain strong relationships with local community leaders, and organisations that can help ensure the Centre’s programmes reach the right audiences.
• Programme Development: Develop, co-design, and coordinate events with a place-based approach or under a thematic area. Collaborate with the Head of Programmes & Delivery and the Head of Exhibitions to design and implement 1 tailored after-school, school-day and weekend programmes that address community-specific needs, including logistical barriers such as transport and scheduling.
• Outreach & Communication: Maintain regular contact with community stakeholders, building trust and ensuring effective two-way communication. Act as the primary liaison between Cambridge Science Centre and community partners.
• Volunteer Engagement: Work with volunteers as needed to support programme delivery and community outreach efforts.
• Monitoring & Evaluation: Track the impact of community programmes, gathering feedback and adjusting strategies to improve engagement and outcomes continually. Maintain records, produce relevant statistics, and prepare and present reports as required.
• Promotion: Serve as a brand ambassador for Cambridge Science Centre within the community. Leverage social media and local communication channels to engage and support community members. Collaborate with the Head of Marketing to develop and share impactful case studies and stories, helping to raise broader awareness of CSC’s work.
Person Specification
• Prior experience in community development, education, or outreach, particularly with underrepresented groups
• Understanding of the voluntary sector
• Experience in supporting or organising events
• Project management and delivery experience
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trust-based relationships and engage diverse audiences, including children, parents, and community leaders
• Empathy and understanding of the unique challenges faced by underserved communities, with a strong commitment to inclusivity and cultural sensitivity
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, coordinate schedules, and oversee programme logistics effectively
• Ability to collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to co design impactful community programmes
• Ability to work within defined budgets
• Willingness to travel across Cambridge and work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends to meet community needs
• Full clean driving licence
• Ability to achieve a satisfactory enhanced DBS check Working Conditions
This role involves regular travel across Cambridge and occasional evening or weekend commitments to meet with community partners and deliver programmes. The primary location for engagements will be Cambridge Science Centre’s main venue at The Trinity Centre, Science Park, Milton, Cambridge CB4 0FN. Occasional office work may be required at CSC’s Head Office at 44 Clifton Road, Cambridge CB1 7ED.
Standard working hours are 7.5 hours per day
Parking and bike storage are available at both CSC locations.
Benefits include: • 25 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays
• Mental health support in partnership with BetterHelp
• Contributory pension scheme
Recruitment Process and Timeline: To apply for the position of Community Development Officer at Cambridge Science Centre, please submit your CV and a Cover Letter explaining why you are interested in joining the Centre and how your skills and experience align with the role.
For candidates invited to interview we would love to see examples of your creativity, so please bring with you anything that would support your application, in a suitable format. Bear in mind, if possible, the age range of our audience is 5-11. The interview will also include a discussion with the panel, which is expected to take place in-person.
Application Deadline: Interviews: 6th January 2025 Week commencing 13th January 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Manchester Histories, on behalf of the Rocket 2030 partnership and the Liverpool to Manchester Community Rail Partnership, is seeking a Community Development Officer to drive the Rocket 2030 initiative and the Community Rail Partnership (CRP) forward.
The Community Development Officer will be pivotal in delivering the Rocket 2030 initiative and the Community Rail Partnership (CRP). This role focuses on engaging local communities along the railway route, fostering pride in rail, as well as celebrating community, cultural and industrial heritage. Key responsibilities include coordinating activities, building partnerships, implementing the CRP action plan, and developing programmes to enhance community involvement in railway, heritage, and cultural activities.
Questions:
We will only contact referees post-interview and will let you know first if they will be contacted.
Next steps:
The deadline for applications is Monday 6th January 2025. 5.00 pm.
We will only contact applicants who have been shortlisted for interview.
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 14th January 2025.
The start date for this role will be agreed with the successful candidate.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The post-holder will play a key role in expanding housing opportunities by building and maintaining strong partnerships with landlords, housing providers, and other key stakeholders. Through these collaborations, the post holder will help increase access to affordable and secure housing, while contributing to the broader goal of ending homelessness within the community.
The position requires a proactive and compassionate approach to both housing management and community development, ensuring that tenants are supported and that the initiative’s housing impact continues to grow.
Essential Criteria:
Desirable Criteria:
Why work for the Simon Community?
We offer an extensive benefit package, including:
Great Place to Work Accreditation
Achieving the Great Place to Work accreditation is a testament to our dedicated staff. As we celebrate, our commitment to continuous improvement remains steadfast. We pledge to foster a culture of ongoing enhancement, marked by recognition and appreciation. Moving forward, we are determined to make Simon Community an even better workplace.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Berkshire Youth
Berkshire Youth is a dynamic and impactful youth charity based in Berkshire, dedicated to empowering young people to thrive and achieve their potential. We provide essential services, support, and programs to help young people from all backgrounds overcome challenges and build brighter futures. With a strong presence in the community, we are committed to delivering sustainable outcomes for the young people we serve.
Role Purpose
We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Community Fundraiser to join our team on a part-time basis. In this role, you will be responsible for driving community fundraising efforts across Berkshire, engaging with local groups, businesses, schools, and individuals to raise vital funds for Berkshire Youth. You will play a key role in building relationships with supporters, planning and delivering community fundraising events, and increasing awareness of our cause to ensure we can continue to provide life-changing services to young people.
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Community Fundraiser based in Cheshire
Supporting MHA services in Cheshire
Full time role - 37 hours per week
For more than 80 years, families have been choosing MHA to support the needs and aspirations of their loved ones in later life.
People have been forging friendships through our community programmes; fundraising to drive our charitable goals; and spreading the warmth, comfort, and spirituality that you’ll find across every MHA home, community, and development.
All our work is always for one reason, which will always stay the same: helping older people to live later life well. Could you be the person to join MHA as our Community Fundraiser for Cheshire as we continue to enable people to thrive in later life?
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference by playing a vital role in our work across Cheshire. Reporting to the local team and supported by the national fundraising team, this role will be responsible for engaging volunteers, both as individuals and groups, across the area to raise funds for MHA.
You will work closely with all MHA services, building relationships, and inspiring and empowering local fundraising to enable those who choose to use our services to thrive. This will include supporting those who wish to fundraise In Memory and utilising MHA’s fundraising products.
A portion of your time will also be spent collaborating with community fundraisers across the country on fundraising initiatives and guides, benefiting both your area and community fundraising nationally. You will provide an effective and efficient service supporting the organisation and our homes and schemes to meet our vision, values, and strategic objectives. The role will be target-driven with regular reviews throughout the year to ensure fundraising goals are met.
For more information on the role, please see the attached Job Description.
About You
Are you a passionate and skilled community fundraiser keen to play a key role in building a local network of community fundraising volunteers? Do you have a passion for working with supporters, building meaningful relationships, and inspiring supporters while ensuring your work aligns with the results we need? If so, we would love to hear from you.
Ideally, you will have experience working with high value donors and supporter groups, including businesses, and are able to evidence making a difference at scale across a wide geographical area., formally working in roles where you have successfully met targets. You will work well as a team player, closely collaborating with both operational colleagues in your area and the wider Fundraising Team, ensuring a focus on achieving the right results for the organisation and building lasting and substantial relationships with funders. You will be an effective communicator, developing trusting relationships, and taking everyone with you on the journey.
In return, we offer a committed and supportive team and a great staff membership scheme which includes training, pension, life assurance, access to high street vouchers, and lots more.
About us
Methodist Homes (MHA) is the largest charity care provider in the UK. With 80 years of experience delivering care and support to over 18,500 older people, we understand what it takes to help people live later life well through our care homes, retirement schemes, and MHA Communities.
At MHA, we place great importance on nurturing the mind, body, and spirit of those we care for and their families, with the commitment and dedication of our 7,000 employees and 4,000 volunteers, regardless of faith, background, or belief.
As the largest charity care provider in the UK, we offer some of the highest quality care, accommodation, and support services for older people throughout Britain. Our mission is to inspire the best care and wellbeing at every stage of later life.
Why join MHA?
Please Note: We will interview on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the recruitment period early if we successfully recruit for this role.
MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme. Click here to read more about this.
Recruitment agencies: please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CV’s from recruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CV’s from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHA’s Talent Acquisition Team
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Benefits:
Background
Every three minutes someone in the UK develops dementia: a progressive and complex condition that can be devastating for the whole family. One in two of us will be affected by dementia in our lifetime – either by caring for someone with the condition, developing it ourselves, or both.
Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity that is there for the whole family. Our specialist nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, expert advice, support and understanding to help families care for their loved one. Every day, Admiral Nurses help families up and down the country to have the best life possible, for as long as possible.
Purpose of the job/about the role
Join our Community Fundraising team in this brand-new role to coordinate our growing Volunteer Ambassador (VA) programme delivering the recruitment, training, and ongoing support of Volunteer Ambassadors, ensuring they are equipped to represent our cause effectively.
As the Community Fundraising Volunteer Officer, you will be a a key point of contact for VAs, handling requests for their support from both internal and external sources. Collaborating with Community Fundraising Managers and Regional Fundraisers, you’ll build strong relationships with VAs, delivering exceptional stewardship and designing multi-channel supporter journeys in partnership with Regional Fundraisers.
You will deliver effective recruitment campaigns across various channels and coordinate the induction and training of VAs, both virtually and in person. You’ll also represent the charity at supporter events, networking and delivering presentations to inspire engagement.
Additionally, you will produce regular reports on marketing activities and stewardship performance, monitor financial and non-financial KPIs, and ensure accurate supporter database records in line with Dementia UK’s policies and processes.
To succeed in this role, you will bring experience in managing volunteers or a background in relationship management, with an understanding of volunteer engagement. You will have a track record of planning and developing projects, utilising databases effectively, and delivering impactful presentations.
If this sounds like you, join us now and be part of a team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those affected by dementia.
Our culture
In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.
Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute to and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.
Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.
This role will be subject to a Basic DBS check.
By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.
*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is an important strategic role within our organisation. You will lead and manage the Somerset Diverse Communities (SDC) team in CCS which works with ethically diverse communities in Somerset. Together with your team, you will listen to community needs, promote suitable responses and convene individuals and organisations to seek community based solutions, supporting communities to thrive together.
You will work with the Head of Programmes, Community Leaders, our Commissioners, partner organisations and wider stakeholders to ensure that the Somerset Diverse Communities programme delivers our strategic goals and that we are collaborating effectively with statutory and community based partners, including the wider VCFSE sector.
You will be a key member of the Programmes Team, and will work with our Senior Programmes Manager and the Village Agent Programme Manager to ensure that all of our community development work is well integrated; and we are making the most of opportunities, internal and external that will help to improve quality of life for individuals and communities in Somerset.
You'll be helping us Thrive Together
You'll be helping us Enable Change
You'll be helping us Build Connections
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Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Young Lives Consortium, 16-25 Community Builder you will be responsible for developing, implementing, delivering and evaluating a Project Plan which achieves the objectives of the funders to Grow, Integrate and Consolidate Community Provision that will enhance the emotional resilience and mental health for 16–25-year-olds in the Wakefield District.
Supporting a network of organisations across the district and a range of partnerships so that organisations can take advantage of new opportunities and contracts.
The role will contribute to organisational growth, sustainability of organisations, integrated provision and development of effective services to meet local needs. Key Objectives will include:
1. Supporting organisational growth through a strategic approach, communication and consultation with appropriate boards and their organisations.
2. Supporting and encouraging community leaders and professionals in a range of different settings by reaching out to providing tailored development support, sharing our resources, assets and areas of best practice, focusing on the strengths and assets within our communities, by developing and working in partnership approach.
3. The identification of the existing skills, assets, knowledge and talents available within our community members, as well as our community partners, community anchors, community groups and Hubs who work with and support 16–25-Year-Old Young People in the Wakefield District.
4. Working within the Community to support with the identification of key gaps in provision and services, by working together to provide integrated and joined up services and use of shared evaluation and information gathering.
5. Working within the Community to engage, consult and empower those involved with this age group, through equal partnerships between young people, clubs, groups and social networks and the institutions that serve them. Working as a community weaver, intent on bringing the community together relationship by relationship, strength by strength to improve emotional wellbeing and mental health of young people in the district, based on the existing skills and assets and working to successfully fill the identified gaps.
Please check out the attached Job Spec for further details on this role, our organisation and the application process.
Registered Charity
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To improve the advancement in life of Children, Young People and families in need, by promoting the effectiveness and efficiency of VCSE organisations
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Green Templeton College is a graduate community at the heart of the University of Oxford. It brings together students, academics and practitioners with a particular focus on business and management, health and medicine, and social sciences.
The college is now entering an exciting period, with ambitious plans to raise significant philanthropic funds over the next decade in order to transform our built estate and enhance the student experience.
Working to the Development Director, the Head of Development will be at the very centre of Green Templeton’s ambitions, developing a strategic fundraising strategy and leading on delivery.
If you have demonstrable experience of fundraising including proven success and involvement in securing major gifts, then we want to hear from you.
In return we offer a unique working environment in the heart of the University of Oxford , a range of benefits including 6 weeks paid holiday and the opportunity for a hybrid working pattern.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Community Outreach Intern Cymru
Cardiff CF24 0EB / Hybrid Working
This is a UK based contract and as such, you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Evidence of your Right to Work will be checked prior to interview.
At WWF-UK we’re committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. As a Disability Confident Employer, we acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team via our website.
About the role
This is a 13-week internship.
When you work for WWF Cymru, we’ll make sure you get all the support you need to be the best you can be as part of our team of people doing extraordinary things.
As Community Outreach Intern, you’ll support the delivery of WWF’s Earth Hour campaign and community grant scheme in Wales. Your role will involve engaging with community groups and providing them with the information and resources they need.
You’ll also have an opportunity to get involved in our wider work.
We’ll help you develop skills, explore opportunities and create connections within our network and networks across Wales.
We’re looking for someone with:
· Good knowledge of Welsh culture, communities and context;
· Experience of writing or creating content;
· Strong written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to write for diverse audiences;
· Excellent relationship-building skills, with experience of working with external stakeholders (e.g. community groups, local authorities or other).
· Demonstrable organisational skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise multiple tasks.
Benefits, rewards & location
The salary for this role is at the real living wage rate of £12.60 per hour, during the 13-week internship. We also offer a benefits and rewards package including:
· Annual leave, pro-rata for this role, is 6.5 days plus bank holidays
· Flexible working options
· Training and development opportunities
· Regular wellbeing initiatives.
A laptop and any required software will be provided.
This role is hybrid and you’ll be required to be in the office 20% of your contracted hours. The job is based at our Cardiff office and ideally you will live within commutable distance.
How to apply
If you are passionate about making our world a better place through your work, we would love to hear from you. Please click on the link and apply via our website by submitting a copy of your up-to-date CV and Supporting Statement to highlight what makes you a good fit for us. You can check out the Job Description for full details of the role and requirements.
We recommend you use your Supporting Statement to tell us what attracts you to this role and to demonstrate how you meet each point of the personal specification (skills, knowledge, experience), including specific examples from your career or life experience.
If you don’t have all the stated experience but believe you have something to bring to our organisation, we would love to hear from you. This is an internship and learning opportunity; therefore, we will consider potential as well as current ability in our selection process.
Our policies and benefits reflect the importance of people being able to have a good work-life balance and being able to bring their ‘full self’ to work.
We were born out of passion and science, and for more than 60 years we’ve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We operate with integrity, collaboratively and with respect for those we work alongside.
CYMRAEG
Contract yn y DU yw hwn ac felly mae’n ofynnol ichi feddu ar Hawl i Weithio yn y DU. Bydd y dystiolaeth o’ch Hawl i Weithio yn cael ei gwirio cyn y cyfweliad.
Mae WWF UK wedi ymrwymo i gynnal proses recriwtio gynhwysol a hygyrch. Fel Cyflogwr Hyderus o ran Anabledd, rydym yn cydnabod efallai y bydd angen cymorth ychwanegol ar rai ymgeiswyr i oresgyn rhwystrau a brofwyd yn ystod y broses ymgeisio. Os oes arnoch angen unrhyw addasiadau rhesymol i gefnogi’ch cais neu gyfweliad, cysylltwch â’r tîm Caffael Talent drwy e-bostio ein gwefan
Ynghylch y rôl
Pan fyddwch yn gweithio i WWF Cymru, byddwn yn sicrhau eich bod yn cael yr holl gefnogaeth sydd angen arnoch i fod y gorau y gallwch, fel rhan o'n tîm o bobl sy'n gwneud pethau rhyfeddol.
Fel Intern Allestyn Cymunedol, byddwch yn cefnogi ein gwaith ar ymgyrch Awr Ddaear a grantiau cymunedol yng Nghymru. Bydd eich rôl yn cynnwys ymgysylltu a grwpiau cymunedol a’u chefnogi gydag unrhyw wybodaeth neu adnoddau sydd angen.
Mi fydd hefyd cyfle i chi weithio ar ein prosiectau ehangach.
Byddwn yn helpu chi i ddatblygu sgiliau, archwilio cyfleoedd a chreu cysylltiadau o fewn ein rhwydwaith a rhwydweithiau ledled Cymru.
Rydym ni’n chwilio am rywun â:
· Gwybodaeth dda am ddiwylliant, cymunedau a chyd-destun Cymru.
· Profiad o ysgrifennu neu greu cynnwys;
· Sgiliau cyfathrebu ysgrifenedig a llafar cryf, gan gynnwys y gallu i ysgrifennu ar gyfer cynulleidfaoedd amrywiol;
· Sgiliau meithrin perthynas ardderchog, gyda phrofiad o weithio gyda rhanddeiliaid allanol (e.e. grwpiau cymunedol, awdurdodau lleol neu eraill).
· Sgiliau trefnu amlwg gyda'r gallu i weithio i derfynau amser tynn a blaenoriaethu tasgau lluosog.
Buddion, taliadau a lleoliad
Rydym hefyd yn cynnig pecyn buddion gan gynnwys:
· 5 o ddiwrnodau o wyliau yn ystod y 13 wythnos, ynghyd â gwyliau banc
· Opsiynau gweithio hyblyg
· Hyfforddiant a chyfleoedd datblygu
· Mentrau llesiant rheolaidd.
Darperir gliniadur ac unrhyw feddalwedd angenrheidiol.
Mae hwn yn rôl hybrid a bydd angen arnoch dreulio 20% o’ch oriau contract yn y swyddfa. Lleolir y swydd yn ein swyddfa yng Nghaerdydd, ac yn ddelfrydol byddwch yn byw o fewn pellter cymudo.
Sut i wneud cais a’r broses recriwtio
Os ydych yn frwd dros wneud ein byd yn lle gwell, byddem wrth ein bodd yn clywed gennych. Cliciwch ar y linc a gwnewch gais ar ein gwefan trwy gyflwyno copi diweddaraf o'ch CV a'ch Datganiad Ategol i dynnu sylw at yr hyn sy'n eich gwneud yn ffit dda i ni. Gallwch edrych ar y Disgrifiad Swydd am fanylion y rôl a'r gofynion.
Rydym yn argymell eich bod yn defnyddio’ch Datganiad Ategol i ddweud wrthym beth sy’n denu chi i'r rôl hon ac i ddangos sut rydych yn bodloni pob pwynt o’r fanyleb bersonol (sgiliau, gwybodaeth, profiad), gan gynnwys enghreifftiau penodol o’ch gyrfa neu brofiad bywyd.
Os nad oes gennych yr holl brofiad a nodir ond yn credu bod gennych rywbeth i’w gynnig i’n sefydliad, byddem wrth ein bodd yn clywed gennych. Mae hwn yn gyfle interniaeth a dysgu; felly, byddwn yn ystyried potensial yn ogystal â gallu presennol yn ein proses ddethol.
