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Reports to: Head of Marketing, Communications and Membership
Manages: Membership Executive
Salary range: £38,251 – 47,940
Location: London – EC4Y 8EE (Hybrid)
Contract: Permanent, full-time (31.5 hours per week)

Job Purpose
 
As BSR’s Membership Manager you will be responsible for overseeing BSR’s membership offer. You’ll work on plans to recruit members across a range of roles in the rheumatology specialty and engagement tactics to ensure members are retained year on year. 

Working closely with the Head of Marketing, Communications and Membership, you’ll drive forward a compelling value proposition for membership by refining our benefits package and developing tailored audience content. With responsibility for our digital-first membership engagement plans, you’ll work on strategies that drive our engagement, provide real-time feedback and give us insight into how our members behave. 

You’ll lead and coach a Membership Executive to develop their skills and together, provide excellent customer service and membership experience. 

Main responsibilities

Membership recruitment and retention 

• Develop and execute strategies for acquiring new members 
• Engage in digital outreach and in-person networking to promote BSR membership and develop a deep understanding of our audiences and the pressures they face 
• Cultivate relationships with current members to ensure high retention rates and insightful feedback loops 
• Monitor membership trends and adjust recruitment and retention strategies as necessary
• Support strategic networking by facilitating meetings with members and the Senior Management Team/President(s)

Customer service and member engagement 

• Serve as a key point of contact for all member enquiries, providing an exceptional service 
• Ensure a positive experience for new and existing members with engaging communications, including regular newsletters and lifecycle campaigns 
• Organise and host events, webinars, and other member engagement activities to foster community 

Database and process management 

• Maintain an up-to-date and accurate membership database (CRM) and an internal super-user 
• Track membership renewals, payments, and communication preferences 
• Analyse membership data to identify trends, opportunities for growth, and areas for improvement 
• Oversee membership billing, including invoicing, payment tracking, and collection efforts 
• Monitor membership revenue and work with the finance team to report on financial performance
• Develop pricing strategies as needed

Reporting and analysis

• Prepare regular reports on membership growth, retention, engagement, and financials for the Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees 
• Use data and feedback to continuously improve the membership offering from BSR 
• Stay up-to-date on membership trends, membership models, and best practices to keep the BSR offer relevant

Person Specification

1.  Experience of working in membership or relevant customer-facing role 
2.  Experienced in database management and working with digital collaboration tools 
3.  Strong skills in data analytics, insight and impact measurement 
4.  Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate with a variety of audiences across multiple channels (including digital) 
5.  Strong management skills to direct, support and motivate their staff to perform to high standards
6.  Excellent organisational skills 
7.  Ability to build effective collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders 
8.  Strong problem-solving skills 

Inclusion and Diversity statement

BSR is committed to encouraging inclusion, equality and diversity in our workforce. We are actively trying to increase the diversity of our staff team. We try to reduce as many barriers as we can for those with a disability. We know that everyone is an individual, so please always tell us what we can do to support you. 

We welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including those from minoritised communities, and those with a disability, to better reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives. 
Our values are: 

• Celebratory – we celebrate the achievements in rheumatology 
• Inclusive – we support everyone in the rheumatology community 
• Sustainable – we work to reduce the impact of our activities on the environment 
• Leading – we use our profile to drive change and support those working in the specialty 
• Collaborative – we always seek to work with others to have a greater impact 

Do you want to work as part of a dynamic and engaging team supporting Young People in Northampton? Due to project expansion, Aquarius Young People’s Substance Misuse team are recruiting for several Complex Needs Practitioners across the city.

Aquarius has been providing structured and targeted interventions to young people engaging in, at risk of substance misuse or affected by parental substance misuse for many years.

You will work on an outreach basis, including visiting schools, colleges & universities, the Children & Families service, the YOT as well as other local community agencies. You will support young people away from engaging in substance misuse or with an understanding of parental substance misuse.

You will provide young people with skills and coping strategies to manage their recovery journey, delivering 1-1 and some group work interventions, targeted outreach to engage 'hard-to-reach' young people and delivery of service talks and substance misuse presentations to enhance external professional workforce development with our partner agencies.

Working hours will be Monday-Friday, 37 hours per week, most work will occur during the day, however as a young people’s service we may occasionally ask you to support out of hours sessional work.

Holding a relevant qualification in substance misuse/youth work/psychology/counselling/ mental health/social care or with relevant experience and willingness to work towards a Level 3 Qualification in Health & Social Care you will also:

• Have experience of working with at risk/vulnerable young people in a community setting
• Be able to deliver behaviour change support, including group work
• Be knowledgeable about: safeguarding children, confidentiality, consent and mental capacity and Hidden Harm
• Adopt a flexible approach to work - hours and locations

In return, we offer a range of benefits including:

• Generous annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities and Career Progression
• Generous Contributory Pension scheme
  

Due to the nature of the role a driving licence and access to a car is essential.

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or anyone from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic group.

This is a rolling recruitment process; shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply.

Learning and development is important to us, and we are pleased to be able to offer a wide range of apprenticeships. We hire apprentices into specific roles as well as offering apprenticeships to the workforce. Anyone can apply to undertake an apprenticeship relevant to the role as long as they are in a permanent post and have successfully passed probation.

Aquarius Action Projects is a long-established charity (since 1982) based in Birmingham with a national reach of contracts and partnerships. Aquarius is a subsidiary of Waythrough – a large charity that specialises in mental health, alcohol, drugs and related areas.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

As the Practitioner Psychologist/Psychotherapist delivering the partnership with the British Red Cross you will be based in two BRC Refugee Support services in Leicester and Derby whilst remaining part of the Helen Bamber Foundation Team. You will be responsible, with support from the senior Helen Bamber Foundation clinical team, for delivering assessments of individuals referred by the BRC Senior Psychosocial Practitioner. You will support effective referrals into local mental health services, and, where treatment cannot be provided elsewhere and would have significant benefits, deliver a range of therapeutic interventions to a small number of BRC clients. You will provide and support outreach and training of local health care providers to increase their capacity to support trauma survivors.

This role will include delivery of highly specialised psychological assessments for both medico-legal and clinical purposes, provision of appropriate evidence-based therapies, delivery of training to local mental health providers as well as to staff from non-clinical backgrounds who have significant client contact, internal relationship and partnership building, monitoring of outcomes, and potentially the supervision of a trainee clinical psychologist on a final year specialist placement. The role will include input into partnership development, policy, research and fundraising.

We are looking for someone who is committed to working therapeutically with individuals who have experienced human rights abuses and who have developed trauma spectrum disorders as a result. In addition to proven experience in working therapeutically with this client group, the candidate will have a passion for human rights work beyond the individual client work, and a desire to contribute to effecting change at a policy level. This role requires the ability to react and respond creatively and appropriately to the needs of the service and the partnership. You will be required to travel to London occasionally to participate in meetings, professional development and other activities (this travel will be reimbursed).

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Provide specialist psychological assessments and deliver psychological therapies to clients of the BRC Refugee Support services in Leicester and Derby (and where approved other services in the East Midlands);

· Contribute to the monitoring of activity and outcomes from the partnership;

· Work closely with the BRC Senior Psychosocial Practitioner to develop training and outreach for the local mental health providers and where appropriate the BRC Refugee Support service teams;

· Train in the preparation of medico-legal reports and contribute to the preparation of these reports for clients of the East Midlands BRC Refugee Support services;

· Develop and carry out audits and research projects relevant to the Helen Bamber Foundation or the partnership (in collaboration with the BRC Senior Psychological Practitioner and the Director of Therapy and Executive Director of Clinical and Counter-Trafficking);

· Provide internal and external training in collaboration with the HBF clinical management team;

· Supervise junior staff; and

· Liaise with other non-statutory and statutory organisations on matters of clinical care and policy.

· Where applicable, contribute to policy and position statements with other members of the Helen Bamber Foundation and the British Red Cross and represent the partnership at conferences and other events.

North Bristol Advice Centre (NBAC) is recruiting a Welfare Benefits Advice Caseworker to provide one-to-one advice support in communities.

This is a varied and exciting role leading our outreach work, working with partner organisations based in the heart of communities.  As a Welfare Benefits Advice Caseworker, you will provide specialist welfare benefits advice, based at our office in Lockleaze and outreach locations across North Bristol and South Gloucestershire. You’ll provide one-to-one support to address a range of issues from benefit checks and supporting with claims, to casework and providing representation at appeal tribunals, helping people to maximise their income and secure their legal entitlements.

The ideal candidate would have experience of providing welfare benefits advice and the ability to carry out casework. However, we are willing to offer a trainee position to the right candidate who has transferrable skills. Ideal previous experience for a trainee candidate would include experience of supporting vulnerable people, working as a support worker, providing information and guidance or someone already volunteering in an advice setting. 

North Bristol Advice Centre is an innovative and forward-thinking charity that has been delivering advice support in communities since 1984. We are inclusive, values-driven and prioritise excellence and quality, as well as providing caring and person-centred support. We actively support the wellbeing of our staff with flexible/hybrid working, relaxed dress-code and an active Wellbeing Group, and provide ongoing training and opportunities for professional development. 

Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Deadline for applications: Monday 28th April 2025 

Interviews to be held:  Thursday 1st May 2025 

Already working in a fundraising, marketing, legacies or engagement role and looking for maternity cover role that offers a new challenge, flexible working, a place to learn and grow, or a change of sector or purpose?

Ready to lead fundraising and engagement for a mental health charity rooted in South London, with long-term impact at its heart?
 
We’re looking for a Fundraising & Engagement Manager on a 12-month maternity cover contract who shares our values, understands what drives long-term support, and has the confidence to work across a wide range of stakeholders – from NHS colleagues to creative agencies – to continue delivery of fundraising and to increase our visibility. You'll be central to growing awareness of our work and the ways people can make an impact, increasing our reach within our NHS mental health Trust, and delivering inspiring supporter experiences that reflect our mission.
 
Key priorities will be to implement our legacy marketing plans, grow community fundraising with our local NHS staff, and be the key contact for supporters and fundraising opportunities. You’ll need to have experience in marketing, in fundraising across multiple income streams, or in legacy or supporter marketing – and a collaborative mindset to work hand-in-hand with colleagues internally and externally, including our soon-to-be-appointed Creative Agency.
 
Maudsley Charity is a grant-making charity rooted in south London. Our vision is a world where everyone who experiences mental illness, without exception, has access to the right care and support for them. We work across the mental health sector to build a more equitable and effective mental health care system in south London and promote change across the UK.
 
The salary is £47,180 FTE (this role is the equivalent of 4 days a week which is £39,254)

This role closes at 9am on Wednesday 23rd April with interviews being held in person on Wednesday 7th May and Wednesday 13th May (2nd round)

Join our ‘Ask Us Anything’ webinar on Monday 14 April 2025, 1pm to ask about the role, meet the team, learn how we’re removing bias from our hiring process, and find out if this could be your next career move.
 
If you would like to receive a full job pack please email Hannah Laking via the apply button. 

Harris Hill is a certified B Corp™ and a leading charity recruitment agency, committed to equitable and inclusive recruitment practices. Applications from all sections of the community are actively welcomed, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics.
 

Community Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator Required for London-based Charity

The Foundation for Women’s Health Research and Development (FORWARD), founded in 1985, is a niche African-led women’s rights organisation that champions the equality and rights of African women and girls in the UK, Europe and Africa. We work to end all forms of violence against women and girls from female genital mutilation and child marriage to domestic and sexual violence. We tackle abuse and discrimination, enabling African women and girls to have the dignity, health and equality they deserve.

Location: West London with home-working flexibility

Reports to: UK Programmes Manager

Responsible for: UK community programme staff and volunteers

Salary: £23,880 pro rata

Hours: 28 hours a week

Duration: 1 year subject to continuous funding

Benefits: Access to a 3% pension contribution and 25 days annual leave per year (pro rata).  We also provide employees two days additional “duvet days between Christmas and New Year.”

Are you passionate about community development and driving positive change? Do you have strong communication skills and the ability to foster meaningful relationships within diverse communities? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join FORWARD as a Community Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator.

In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for implementing and managing community outreach projects, advocating for the needs of communities affected by FGM and VAWG, and helping ensure the successful delivery of programmes that make a real difference. Your ability to connect with community members, local organisations, and stakeholders will be key to raising awareness, promoting our mission, and securing support for our vital work.

If you have experience in project development, advocacy, community engagement and you’re looking to be part of a team committed to creating lasting social impact, we would love to hear from you.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a passionate and dedicated team at the forefront of community change. Apply now and help us make a real difference!

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a separate supporting statement specific to this position by the application deadline below.

In your cover letter, please don’t repeat the information covered in your CV, but do include how you meet the job specifications and why you feel you’re the best person for this role. Your covering letter should include:

•  Why you would like to work for FORWARD?
•  Why this particular role interests you?

Please use the Job Description and Person Specification information in the application pack to detail your suitability. If you would like to submit your application in a different format, please get in touch and we can discuss how best to facilitate your request. CVs submitted on their own, without a supporting statement, will not be considered.

If this opportunity sounds exciting to you but your experience, skills or qualifications don’t match every requirement exactly, we would still encourage you to apply - you may just be the perfect fit.

FORWARD is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. Applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity. In order to help ensure that our policy is working well please complete an Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form and submit with your application.

If you would like to discuss any aspect of the role or the application process please get in touch and we would be delighted to discuss any queries you may have.

Application deadline:  11th April 2025

Interviews: 6th May 2025

Our Gambling Outreach And Living Support service GOALS is our community-based support service that provides bespoke and holistic 1:1 and group support to individuals and affected other impacted by gambling harms.

Our aim is to deliver an impactful GOALS service across London which builds effective networks of support for people before, during and after treatment.

Role Purpose

The purpose of this role is to engage with communities across London, delivering the GOALS service and raising awareness of gambling-related harm through in-person community engagement. The role involves building strong, effective networks of support for individuals before, during, and after treatment, with a particular focus on those with lived experience of gambling harm and its effects on others.

As a key member of the team, the GOALS Community Supporter will work directly with individuals impacted by gambling harm, providing one-on-one support in a safe and confidential environment. The role also involves proactive outreach within the community, collaborating with local authorities, public sector bodies, businesses, and charitable organisations to raise awareness of gambling harm and promote available services.

Collaboration with key stakeholders in local authorities, public health sectors, and charitable organisations is essential to expanding the reach of the service, advocating for gambling harm awareness, and developing sustainable support networks. The post holder will also work closely with the GOALS Service Manager to ensure the integration of the service within the broader framework of local and national gambling treatment systems. This includes attending relevant events, networking with key stakeholders, and promoting other Betknowmore services to enhance the overall impact of the work.

Qualifications or Relevant Experience

• Two years minimum experience in a similar role.
• Professional qualification in health, social care/community at level 3 or working in health/social care/addiction.

Essential Skills & Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of gambling-related harm and its impacts on individuals and communities.
• Ability to effectively communicate gambling harm prevention messages and raise awareness of the services available to those in need.
• Proven ability to engage with diverse communities and work collaboratively with local authorities, public sector bodies, and charitable organisations.
• Experience of promoting services through outreach, including attending events, conducting presentations, and engaging with key stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Skilled in building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders across various sectors, including local authorities, public health bodies, and charities.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and a commitment to safe working practices.
• A proactive and flexible approach to community outreach and stakeholder engagement.

Desirable Skills

• Experience liaising with statutory and voluntary organisations to develop community-based support services.
• Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, particularly those impacted by gambling harm.
• Lived experience of gambling harms, either directly or through supporting others, is desirable but not essential.

Location: Dependent on Parish placement
Contract: 3-year fixed term, part-time (21 hours per week)
Training Provider: Ridley London, the London training centre of Ridley Hall Cambridge. 

Do you have a passion for working with children and young people? Do you want to gain hands-on experience in youth and children’s ministry while receiving high-quality training? 

As an apprentice, you will work within a parish to develop and strengthen its children and youth ministry while studying with Ridley London. This three-year apprenticeship leads to a Certificate in Higher Education (Level 4) in Foundations in Theology, Ministry and Mission, with a focus on youth and children’s work. 

You’ll be employed for 21 hours per week, spending 16 hours in the parish and 5 hours studying. Applicants must apply with a linked parish.  

What You’ll Be Doing: 

• Engaging with children and young people, building positive relationships and supporting their faith journey.
• Helping to lead activities such as Sunday school, messy church, youth groups, and holiday clubs.
• Creating and delivering new initiatives to deepen young people’s involvement in the church.
• Developing outreach work with local schools and community groups.
• Leading discipleship courses for young people.
• Assisting with administration related to children’s and youth work.
• Attending regular team meetings, supervision sessions, and training as part of the apprenticeship.

Who We’re Looking For: 

• Experience in youth and children’s work (voluntary or paid) or community learning and development.
• GCSE/NVQ Level 2 qualifications, or a commitment to achieving these within the first year.
• A willingness to commit to a three-year apprenticeship, combining study, training, and hands-on experience.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage and inspire young people.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic, able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A commitment to safeguarding and creating a safe environment for children and young people.
• A Christian faith and alignment with the mission and values of the Church of England.

About The London Diocesan Fund LDF) and the Diocese of London 

The Diocese of London is the group of Church of England organisations located in London, north of the River Thames. It is overseen by the Bishop of London and is made up of parishes, schools, chaplaincies, missional communities, and other organisations across 18 Boroughs. 

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the main charity that supports the work of the Diocese as a whole by generating income, providing a wide range of services, and paying and housing its clergy. 

Safeguarding Statement

The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. 

Additional Information: 

• This role has an occupational requirement for the postholder to be a Christian, under Part 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
• All appointments are subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.

• The location of the role depends on the Parish placement.

Why Apply? 

This is a fantastic opportunity to:
✔ Gain hands-on ministry experience in a local church.
✔ Develop skills in youth and children’s work while being mentored and supported.
✔ Earn a Higher Education Certificate in Theology, Ministry, and Mission.
✔ Be part of a supportive community of apprentices growing in faith and ministry. 

If you’re excited about working with young people and exploring a future in ministry, we’d love to hear from you! 

For more details, please see the full Job Description. 

Are you a relationship builder with excellent communication skills? If so, GOD TV has an exciting opportunity for you!

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Church Engagement Co-ordinator to join our Partnerships team and play a key role in building bridges and creating partnerships that empower churches to actively participate in GOD TV's global outreach. You will be instrumental in connecting churches with the transformative power of Christian media.  

About GOD TV

GOD TV is a global Christian media organisation dedicated to sharing the Gospel and making a positive impact in the world. Our mission is to reach people with the message of hope and inspire them to transform their lives. As a Church Engagement Co-ordinator, you will have the opportunity to empower churches to play a vital role in sharing the Gospel worldwide.  

About the Role

As a Church Engagement Co-ordinator, you will serve as a key liaison, building bridges and creating partnerships that empower churches to actively participate in GOD TV's global outreach. Your key responsibilities will include:  

• Working internally and externally to design, build, and deliver a Church/Ministry offer.
• Cultivating and strengthening relationships with churches and their congregations.
• Developing a church relationship framework.
• Building a network of partner churches.
• Creating a communication plan to keep churches updated and engaged.
• Ensuring all fundraising is in line with our charitable aims, fundraising approach and missional pillars (Souls, Israel, Revival).

For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description.

Why Join GOD TV?

This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of a team that is making a real difference by sharing the Gospel, with a reach of over 500 million people worldwide. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, where your contributions are valued, and you can grow both personally and professionally.

• Position Type: Full-time – 37.5 hours per week
• Salary: £32,000
• Location: Home-based (UK) with regular travel  
• Interview Dates: 7th/8th May

Genuine Occupational Requirement: Due to the nature and strategic influence of this role, we believe that there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) for this role to be fulfilled by a practicing and committed Christian believer. The profile and significant impact that we expect this role will achieve both within GOD TV (in terms of organisational ethos) and with external stakeholders, justifies and supports this GOR.

Come and make a difference by joining our team reaching people who find it most difficult to access advice.  Money Advice Plus work both locally in Sussex and nationwide. Our mission is to help people manage their money effectively, and our independent, confidential and flexible approach is tailored to individuals’ needs, allowing us to reach those who find it most difficult to access advice. You will be joining a large team of Money Advisers providing specialist level debt and benefit advice and casework. 

We have 2 posts available - 1 based in our Brighton and Hove office, and the second either based in our office, but fully remote working possible.  For both posts you will have lots of variety, providing telephone specialist debt and benefit advice and casework across a range of projects.  If you are based in our office you will also deliver face-to-face advice both in the office and other outreach locations including Foodbanks and with inpatients.

Ideally you will hold a qualification in Money Advice, obtained either through the Institute of Money Advisers or the Money and Pensions Service.  If you do not have a qualification, you must be prepared to work towards obtaining this, included some study in your own time. You will have excellent communication and digital skills, be comfortable delivering advice in person and by phone, and be able to plan and organise your work effectively.

If you'd like to learn more about the post, or would like to apply in different format, please contact Nick Vaughan (details in our job pack).

Advocate

Do you want to work for a vibrant and established, award-winning civil society organisation with a national profile?

We are looking for an Advocate to join this innovative, brave and creative team.

Position: Advocate 

Location: Cross Green, Leeds (this will also include delivering outreach across Leeds)

Hours: 35 hours per week 

Salary: Grade 4 SCP 11 - £24,829 - £26,875 (with a pay award pending of minimum 7% in May 25)

Contract: 5-year contract 

Benefits: The provision of workplace wellbeing support and activities, hybrid working where the role allows, flexible working and a range of family friendly policies and free parking.

Closing Date: Wednesday 16th April 2025 at 5pm

Interview Date: Wednesday 30th April 2025 (or Thursday 1st May if high number of applications)

The Role

The overall aim is to improve the quality of life for Gypsies and Travellers through addressing inequalities in homes, health, education, and employment, financial and social inclusion. There are also a number of community facing and strategic projects to achieve these aims including advocacy, community development and youth work. 

This role and project represent the first step in working with Gypsies and Travellers in Leeds. The advocate will focus on carrying out regular outreach across Leeds, along with working with local partners, services and third sector projects to support the health and social outcomes of Gypsies and Travellers in the Leeds area. Outreach will cover roadside camps, local authority sites, private yards and people in homes.

You will also support members through 121 appointments in the office, on outreach and in peoples homes, to holistically support the community with a wide range of Advocacy needs including, welfare rights, benefits, housing and education to name but a few. You will be helping members to develop the necessary skills to self-advocate through providing information, signposting and support.

About You

With empathy and interpersonal and relationship building skills, you will have excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in stressful situations.

You will have knowledge and experience of:

• Working with groups or individuals experiencing exclusion and the barriers they face when accessing services 

• Working with vulnerable people 

• Working within a safeguarding framework – making decisions and sharing information

• Advocacy principles and practice 

• Relevant legislation and rights, for example in relation to housing, welfare, family, health and equalities

• Monitoring and evaluation

• Risk management and associated processes 

PLEASE NOTE: CV’s will not be accepted for this role, you will be redirected through to the charity’s website where you will need to complete their application form 

About the Organisation

You will be joining a vibrant and brave grassroots organisation led by Gypsy and Traveller people in West Yorkshire. This is an established and award-winning civil society organisation with a national profile.  Recognised as being innovative, brave and creative.  The overall aim of the charity is to improve the quality of life for Gypsies and Travellers through addressing inequalities in homes, health, education, and employment, financial and social inclusion. There are a number of community-facing and strategic projects to achieve aims including advocacy, community development and youth work. 

You may also have experience in areas such as Advocate, Advocacy, Advocacy Officer, Welfare Advocate, Outreach, Community, Community Advocate, Community Outreach, Social Outreach, Outreach Officer, Welfare and Outreach Officer, Community Outreach Officer. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Job Title: Changing Directions Officer (Fixed Term)

Department: Communities Engagement and Education

Reports to: Senior Communities Engagement & Education Managers

Responsible for: Casual/Sessional Workers

Salary: £24,000 - £27,000 per annum

Contract: Fixed Term for 12 months

Closing Date: 14th April 2025

Interviews: 22nd, 23rd and 24th April 2025

Brentford FC Community Sports Trust

With community work spanning three decades, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust has established itself as a pioneering organisation for the local community. It uses the power of sport to educate, motivate and inspire people from all walks of life.

Working in partnership with Brentford FC, the Trust offers a portfolio of programmes in education, health, sports participation and community engagement. The Trust has won the ‘Football League Community Club of the Year’ award four times and now employs more than 100 members of staff. 

Main Purpose of Job

We are looking for a personable and committed individual to support the Changing Direction Senior Coordinator in providing a comprehensive project that benefits young people, local schools & businesses, and the wider community in the London borough of Hounslow.

This post will involve youth outreach, targeted mentoring, and collaboration with schools and local businesses. The role entails supporting the team with outreach on three local high streets, conducting school assemblies, running a weekly roadshow, and managing a caseload of mentees. The individual will work with referral partners to identify young people both externally referred and from outreach sessions, schools, and weekly sessions for programme engagement, and will pinpoint suitable progression routes and development opportunities focusing on but not limited to health and wellbeing, life skills, and education and employability.

Mentoring and session delivery will primarily occur in the afternoons/evenings to accommodate young people’s schedules, with some sessions during school/working hours. The role also includes supporting the delivery and development of our Communities Engagement and Education department, encompassing estate-based programmes, holiday camps, and targeted mentoring.

You will be required to collaborate with the Local Authority and Police teams to timetable in outreach delivery and design workshops for retail staff around themes including respect, managing behaviour, and safeguarding.

Brentford FCCST is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented groups – such as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, women, those from the LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities.

Should you require any workplace accommodations (also known as ‘reasonable adjustments), you will have the opportunity to let us know at the appropriate points in the hiring process.

 Please note that where appropriate for the role, you will be required to complete additional background checks such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and police checks for any time you have lived or worked outside of the UK in the last 10 years. 

 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

Job Purpose

This is an exciting time to be joining Barnsley CVS and the development of its volunteer offer, working closely with the Barnsley Refugee Advice Project to ensure best practice.

The main purpose of the role is to facilitate better integration of refugee’s, migrants, and asylum seekers into community life in Barnsley using the vehicle of volunteering as a means of supporting this.

You will be responsible for building a strong and trusted relationship with the refugee and asylum seeking community; ensuring potential volunteers are well supported to easily access volunteer roles in Barnsley and playing a significant role in community cohesion. You are likely to provide support through 1-1 support, small group sessions or carefully worded website adverts and information.  Alongside this, you will work closely with voluntary and community sector groups to help them develop appropriate opportunites, ensure good practice and create a network of trusted organisations.

You will need a passion for volunteering and inclusion, patience to work with vulnerable communities and the ability to communicate with a diverse range of people in both a written and spoken context.

Main duties

Individual support

· Providing direct support to individuals from Barnsley refugee, migrant and asylum-seeking community to find community-based volunteering roles

· To support the potential volunteer through the application process

· To support the potential volunteer through the recruitment and selection process

· To provide support to the volunteer during the settling in period

Support to organisations

· To work with organisations to ensure that volunteer policies and procedures are inclusive

· Work with organisations to provide high quality support to volunteers from the Barnsley refugee, migrant and asylum-seeking community

· Provide support and guidance in relation to obtaining DBS and equivalent checks where necessary

· Provide information, advice, training and assistance to organisations on the implementation, management and monitoring of volunteering activities

Collaboration

· The post-holder will be expected to work in collaboration with the Barnsley Refugee and Advice Partnership

· To attend the migrant drop-in and work in collaboration with the partners of the migrant network

· To work in collaboration with other Volunteer Coordinators both internally and externally through attendance at the Volunteer Coordinators / Managers meetings hosted by Barnsley CVS

· To attend workshops, group meetings, market places to help network and promote the volunteer services of Barnsley CVS

· To create reports reflecting the progress and learnings of the project to both report to the local authority and to assist in development

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to provide project support work in our InterAction service.  The successful candidate will provide support to asylum seekers and refugees in the Tyne and Wear region, empowering them to overcome immediate barriers, integrate with the community and build skills for the future.  

The aim of our InterAction project is to support asylum seekers, refugees and migrants to make informed decisions and overcome the difficulties they are facing and integrate successfully into their communities in the North East. The project does this through person-centred support and through building connections to services, organisations and peers.   

We provide support through trained caseworkers, many of whom are volunteers with lived experience of the immigration system and are fluent in multiple languages. We work out of drop-ins in Newcastle and South Tyneside, offering social spaces where people can enjoy talking to others, pick up free food and clothing or get a haircut.   

Action Foundation is an award-winning charity and an Equal Opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community, particularly those who have lived experience of migration. We also have a strong focus on safeguarding in the organisation and a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check will be part of the recruitment process.  

We operate hybrid working and flexible hours to accommodate a healthy work-life balance. Our offices at the CastleGate are situated close to Newcastle’s vibrant Quayside.  

Essential Information

Hours: 28 hours per week

Location: Based at CastleGate, Newcastle with regular outreach across the North East. Occasional further regional or national travel for training, outreach or networking.

Salary: £24,681- £27,250 plus 6% pension contribution (pro rata)

Contract: Fixed term (12 months) 35 hours per week (Full Time)

Annual Leave: 28 days + English Bank Holidays (pro rata)

Application deadline: Thursday 1st May 2025 at 23:59

Interviews to be held: Wednesday 7th May at Action Foundation, CastleGate, Newcastle, NE1 2JQ

Please go to Action Foundation website for a link to the Job Description and Application Form.  If you are interested in applying and require more information about the job role, or if you would like any support in the application process, we would encourage you to contact the named person in the advert on the  Action Foundation website.

 Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.