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We are looking for a Head of Health & Wellbeing who will be responsible for the strategic development of the Trust’s health and wellbeing provision. Managing and overseeing the delivery and development of existing programmes, as well as staff associated with them.

Our Head of Health & Wellbeing will work with a range of partners across the public, private and voluntary sectors to further enhance our range of activities, as well as creating new health and wellbeing initiatives which meet local priorities.

The Trust

We are a well-established and forward-looking charity with a long and highly regarded record of delivering a broad range of community-based activities and services. The Trust has a clear vision ‘One goal – healthier, happier, stronger communities’ - and our aim is to ‘Expand the Watford FC family by providing opportunities in Hertfordshire and London to enrich people’s lives, create special memories and enable positive futures’.

Our work focuses on the key themes of; Football & Education, Health & Wellbeing, Social Inclusion and Learning & Skills, enhanced by community facilities and underpinned by our promise to deliver accessible opportunities.

Your Roles and Responsibilities, but Not Limited To:

• Lead, develop, and support staff you manage by offering advice, guidance and an inclusive working environment.
• Develop a Trust internal wellbeing group in line with the People Strategy to create a positive and supportive working environment.
• To develop and foster positive relationships with key stakeholders and external agencies at a senior level to implement new health and wellbeing initiatives which meet the Trust’s strategic objectives, as well as supporting local health and wellbeing priorities.
• Take responsibility for developing a Health and Wellbeing Strategy to direct the Trust’s health and wellbeing provision.
• Take responsibility for monitoring programme budgets, funding meetings and liaising with partners throughout the lifetime of projects/initiatives, ensuring that the Trust’s obligations detailed in contracts/SLA’s are met.
• Set appropriate budgets and oversee, manage, and monitor these, to ensure the targets are achieved.
• Work with the Community Director and funding officer to identify and submit relevant grants, funding applications, and tenders/bids for commissioned work.
• Secure funding and increase unrestricted income streams to support on-going programme delivery and sustainability of the department.
• Oversee the implementation of a robust, high-quality data capture process to ensure the department can evidence impact and social value of its programmes through a variety of methods such as reports, case studies, testimonies, media articles, and feedback surveys.

You Must Have:

• Significant experience of line managing, leading and developing staff and volunteers creating a strong team culture and inclusive working environment.
• Success in building relationships both internally and externally, working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
• Proven experience of working at management / leadership level.
• Experienced in project management, ability to prioritise and manage multiple workstreams and completing priorities.
• Sound experience of setting and managing budgets.
• Proven track record of securing funding for projects or initiatives including local, regional and national funders through partnership work and / or bid writing.
• Ability to identify trends and analyse data to inform decision making.
• An experience of leading, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and safeguarding.
• A level 3 (‘A’ Level or equivalent) qualification or higher in a health-related subject, or other relevant subject area.
• A full and valid UK Driving Licence, as well as access to a vehicle for work.
• Influential communicator with a range of audiences, and the ability to use a range of different mediums, with written skills to an excellent standard.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure, meet deadlines and have an attention to detail.
• Excellent negotiation, interpersonal and relationship management skills to build and maintain strong professional relationships and connect with partners priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly as part of a team with differing views and needs.
• Have a flexible approach to work and be able to work unsociable hours (including some evenings and weekends).

You Ideally Would Have:

• Knowledge and understanding of the health priorities across Hertfordshire and Harrow.
• Experience of putting together service level agreements/contracts for project partners.
• Experience of using IT systems to monitor and evaluate the delivery of services.
• Experience of event management.
• Valid Emergency Aid and Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults’ certificates (or willing to complete these prior to commencing in the role).
• Minimum Level 3 Personal Trainer Qualification and GP referral Qualification.
• Educated to Degree Level - Health and Fitness Related.

Benefits of Working for Us:

• Chance to join an award-winning charity and work alongside colleagues who are determined to utilise the positive power of sport, physical activity and learning for social good.
• Friendly working environment
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Investors in People accreditation
• Opportunity to benefit from a range of training and development opportunities
• Free gym usage at our two Community Centres
• Flexible working environment
• 25 days of Annual Leave entitlement plus bank holiday’s
• Trust pension scheme
• Birthday leave

Our Commitment to You

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): 

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more wide-ranging we are, the better our work will be. We are committed to Safeguarding children and adults at risk. The necessary Disclosure and Barring Service check will apply to this post.

Safeguarding:

We provide a safe and secure environment for all. We believe Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & adults is everyone responsibility. Everyone in the organisation has a role to play, to ensure that Trust policies, procedures and practices in regard to safeguarding are followed.

We have two offices, one based in London and one in Birmingham. We are open to candidates across both of those locations. Our CEO is based in London. Day to day it's a mixture of being in our office, working from home and visiting our prisons. We can also look to make the role 4 days for the right candidate. 

Who We Are:

Beating Time have been going since 2014. Originally running music groups in prison and since 2021 an employment through the gate service called Inside Job. Both programmes now run across, London, Birmingham and the Northeast. Our aim is simple, helping prisoners survive their sentence and thrive on release.

The Role:

As the COO you’ll be the right-hand person to our CEO Liv Wicks. She’s a right laugh (she may or may not have written this herself).

What You'll Be Doing:

✨Supporting our two part time fundraisers with applications.
✨ Occasional frontline support within our prisons.
✨ Helping to streamline our tech and processes.
✨ Working with the CEO to shape and develop the overall Beating Time strategy.
✨ Joint oversight of our charity finances and forming part of our finance committee alongside the trustees.

✨Supporting governance and regulatory compliance for the charity.
✨ Signing off our monthly reports for our funded prison contracts.
✨ Line management responsibility of the wider team.

Who You Are:

We’re not big on box-ticking, but here’s the sort of person who we think thrives in this role:

✨Willing to be comfortable working in Prisons and Young Offender Institutions (you’ll need to pass vetting, of course!)
✨ Empathetic, non-judgemental, and a brilliant listener
✨ Aware of the barriers facing people with convictions, and ready to help smash them
✨ Resilience to work within a sector with many hurdles
✨ A natural relationship-builder who can talk to anyone — from CEOs to candidates
✨ Organised, IT-savvy (MS Office etc.), and able to keep good records
✨Strong writer –  bid writing experience is a big help

Bonus points if you’ve got fundraising or financial experience. 

Even bigger bonus points if you’ve got lived experience of the criminal justice system — we value it highly.

Why Join Us?

This isn’t just another job. It’s an opportunity to be part of something genuinely groundbreaking. I know I know, It’s a cliché but we mean it.

Our team is proudly diverse. Many of us — including our amazing Community Consultants — have lived through the criminal justice system. Your background and story matter to us.

You’ll get:
✔️ Real impact: you’ll change lives every day
✔️ Supportive, inspiring colleagues who care about what they do
✔️ Flexibility: the role has hybrid and part time potential
✔️ A warm, welcoming team coffee catch-up to cap off the process

Passionate about educational equality? Join our team and make a difference.

Location: Hybrid (2 core office days/week in King’s Cross). For staff outside of London, there is more flexibility (with all staff expected to travel to the office at least once per month). 

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours/week, Monday to Friday, flexible working patterns available).

Salary: £50,000 (including £2k London weighting)

Start Date: September 2025

Benefits

✅ 36 days of annual leave (including bank holidays).

✅ Flexible working options (hybrid & remote available).

✅ Professional development and training opportunities.

✅ Termly in-person team development days in our London office.

✅ Be part of a growing, mission-driven organisation making a real impact.

About Us

Get Further is an award-winning charity that helps students from disadvantaged backgrounds secure essential English and maths qualifications. We support students in further education by providing specialist tuition, helping them progress into higher education, apprenticeships, and employment. Our programme has been proven to significantly improve student outcomes, with students on our programme more likely to improve by at least one grade compared to the national average.

To help more students get further, we are seeking a driven and passionate Head of Fundraising who will build relationships with major donors to the charity – especially Trusts and Foundations – to secure a significant portion of the charity’s income.

The successful candidate will report to the COO and focus on building meaningful, long-term relationships to secure 5-6 figure gifts over the coming years. You will proactively engage with prospective funders, write high-quality applications and deliver excellent supporter engagement, including tailored reports and case studies

About the Role

The Head of Fundraising will be a key member of our Senior Management Team (SMT) and take ownership of our Fundraising Strategy to support the diversification of our income. This role is vital to our future growth and sustainability, and an opportunity to lead an exciting part of the charity which makes a real difference to the students we support.

Strategy and Leadership

• Lead the delivery of our fundraising strategy in line with our current organisational strategy which runs from 2024-2029. 
• Lead on the management of key information about Get Further’s fundraising activity and ensure it is stored appropriately, well organised and with high attention to detail. This will include supporting the transition of the fundraising function onto Salesforce.
• Prepare fundraising update reports for the Finance and Risk Committee and the Board of Trustees as required.
• Contribute to and attend internal/external events on behalf of Get Further as required.

Fundraising and Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead the core fundraising activities, including line managing our Fundraising Officer. This includes developing an in-depth understanding of existing and potential supporters to provide tailored relationship management, including engagement opportunities, to meet significant targets over multiple years.
• Support the Fundraising Officer to identify new prospects, in particular, charitable trusts and foundations that have the potential to support Get Further for the first time. You will effectively qualify and engage with prospects to build a pipeline for the coming years, matching prospects with appropriate asks.
• Oversee and write compelling applications for funding that are tailored to each recipient and make a convincing case for how their support with help more young people achieve their gateway qualifications.
• Lead on ensuring all supporters and donors receive updates and reports within the required timeframes and that these are crafted with impact data and case studies to ensure maximum stakeholder engagement.

Team Management and Collaboration

• Provide effective line management of our Fundraising Officer to support their personal development and successful delivery of their role.
• Work closely with the COO to develop budgets to accompany applications and provide financial reports to funders and partners.
• Work closely with the Impact Team to develop efficient processes for impact reporting to funders.
• Support the COO to ensure that policies relating to fundraising are up to date and fit for purpose.
• Provide expertise to the Senior Management Team on philanthropic opportunities and ensure fundraising is conducted in line with the relevant legislation and the Code of Fundraising Practice.

About you

You’re an experienced fundraiser securing major grants and ready to take the lead in an ambitious, high-impact role. You’ve built strong funder relationships, crafted compelling proposals, and maybe even supported a team. Now, you’re looking to drive strategy, maximise funding, and make a real difference in tackling educational inequality. This is your next step.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about our mission and demonstrate the following:

ESSENTIAL

• Experience in applying to and stewarding trust and foundations to secure 5+ figure gifts over multiple years.
• Extensive knowledge of the fundraising landscape.
• Significant experience in crafting creative and compelling funding proposals, including, being able to present and share the impact story of a charity.
• Excellent financial literacy with the ability to develop project budgets and financial reports.
• Proven ability to lead and work across a high-performing organisation in pursuit of ambitious targets.
• Ability to hold yourself and others accountable and always remain open to learning from others.
• Excellent attention to detail, organised, works well independently.
• Familiarity with database systems, like Salesforce (or able and interested in learning to use a database management system).
• Excellent interpersonal skills: bold, ambitious, optimistic, tenacious and a supportive team member with the ability to manage external stakeholders effectively.
• Committed to safeguarding the young people we work with via compliance with safeguarding frameworks and keeping confidential/sensitive information secure.
• Highly motivated to maximise impact, at an individual and organisational level.

DESIRABLE

• Familiarity with the FE sector.
• Experience of direct line management of team members.
• Experience in implementing and developing a successful fundraising strategy.
• Knowledge of the funding landscape for education and disadvantaged young people.

Welcome to Ada! 

We are the UK’s top-performing National College for Digital Skills, shaping the next generation of digital pioneers. With campuses in central London and Manchester, we offer a high-achieving, positive learning environment where students are highly motivated, have excellent attendance, and demonstrate exemplary behaviour, allowing teachers to focus entirely on their subject specialism in disruption-free classrooms.

At Ada, we believe in breaking barriers and opening doors by connecting our students with the best of problem-solvers, creators, and innovators.

Main Responsibilities:

Review and develop our current attendance framework to ensure we are compliant and meeting the needs of all learners;

• Provide advice and guidance to staff on communication and follow-up of attendance and punctuality 
• Monitor and report on student attendance and punctuality on a weekly basis, reporting concerns to the Assistant Principal and Principal as appropriate
• Work collaboratively with students, parents and college leaders to create and track students’ individual attendance and/or punctuality plans
• Establish and maintain positive relationships and engagement with parents/carers
• Arrange Attendance Concern meetings with students/ parents and carers
• Line management responsibilities 

Pastoral and SEND

• Providing pastoral support, advice and guidance to students when requested or when a need is identified and to those students on Education Health Care Plans (EHCP)
• Report student concerns to the safeguarding lead, actively contributing to safeguarding at the college. 
• Work with teachers, senior leaders, local authorities and other relevant stakeholders to access all required documentation about students to ensure the College fully understands their personal, emotional, social and learning needs.
• Monitoring individual progression of all assigned students against agreed targets set by the curriculum, including taking action to support students who have attendance concerns, under‐performing or experiencing pastoral concerns
• Support the sixth form leadership team to address disciplinary issues, including participation in meetings and evidence gathering whilst ensuring that all relevant college staff are informed of agreed targeted actions in support of the student’s performance.
• Support the SEND specialist / SENDCo with annual reviews for students with Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs)
• Supporting the sixth form team leads during check-ins and team time
• Supporting and contributing to the Enrichment club provision at the college.
• Provide support to the sixth form team in delivering a successful induction on enrolment of new cohorts. 
• Organising and administering parents and carers meetings
• Providing support to the sixth form team on delivering the future programme, to secure the best possible destinations for all of our students

Administration and overall organisational support

• Ensure all support actions are recorded on the College’s appropriate central information systems
• Provide general administrative support for the sixth form team and wider college
• To support the organisation and delivery of themed events, including open evenings, activities and trips organised and managed by the sixth form team
• Provide support for the front of house / receptionist team, covering reception when needed.
• Provide administrative support for the recruitment of students at assessment centres.
• Provide administrative support to the sixth form team for those students who are in receipt of financial support.
• Provide first aid support, including liaising with or training to become a First Aider.
• Provide fire safety support, including liaising with or training to become a Fire Warden or Fire Marshall

Essential Experience

• Evidence of the Ada values: Creativity, Curiosity, Collaboration, Resilience and Rigour
• Experience working with young adults (14–24 years)
• Monitoring and reporting on student or employee progress
• Addressing and successfully challenging young people’s behaviour
• Establish and maintain positive relationships and engagement with young people, parents and carers and colleagues 

Desirable Experience:

• Experience supporting young people with personal and emotional well-being. i.e. Mental health
• Working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice
• Motivating and engaging a variety of young people. 
• Experience of supporting vulnerable or at-risk young people
• Coaching or mentoring experience

Personal Qualities, Aptitudes and Skills:

• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• A passion for supporting young people and their wellbeing
• Strong collaborative working skills
• High level of proficiency in the use of day-to-day IT systems
• Good workplace skills and experience such as written skills, teamwork, project management, communication
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• An interest in technology and the digital industry

Safeguarding

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check when appointed to the post. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested prior to the interview day. 

 Equal opportunities

Ada. National College for Digital Skills recognises that equality of opportunity and the recognition and promotion of diversity are integral to its strengths. The following principles apply in respect of the College’s commitment to equality and diversity:

• To provide and promote equality of opportunity in all areas of its work and activity;
• To recognise and develop the diversity of skills and talent within its current and potential community;
• To ensure that all employees and prospective employees of the College are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential without receiving any unjustified discrimination or unfavourable treatment on grounds such as age, disability, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender reassignment, trans status, socio-economic status or any other irrelevant distinction;
• To provide and promote a positive working, learning, and social environment which is free from prejudice, discrimination and any forms of harassment, bullying or victimisation;
• To promote good relations between individuals from different groups.

Applicants with disabilities

Ada. National College for Digital Skills is keen to increase the number of disabled people it employs. We therefore encourage applications from individuals with a disability who are able to carry out the duties of the post. If you have special needs in relation to your application please the HR team.

Sponsorship

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role, so we can only accept applications from candidates who have the legal right to work and remain in the United Kingdom.

Closing Date: April 15th 2025 at 12.00pm

Good luck with your application.

CV's will not be accepted.  Applicants must complete and submit thier application form via the HR portal.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

To ensure that the Springfield Project communicates effectively with all stakeholders including service users, staff, volunteers, partner organisations, funders, members of the local community and other interested parties. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Communications review
· To implement the findings of the recent communications strategy review with service users
· To oversee the production of two new videos which showcase the work of the Project, commissioning an external video production company.
· To oversee the production of new physical communications material such as banners and artwork
· To develop new and interesting ways of communicating our story to a range of audiences.
· To work with commissioned artists, printers and publishers as and when required.
· To refresh and review the Project Communications Strategy.
· To deliver marketing and PR campaigns for The Springfield Project.
· To oversee all marketing/PR materials and quality assure external communications undertaken by colleagues.
· To maintain the website and ensure that it provides the right information in the right way.
· To moderate, maintain and oversee the Project’s Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram pages including responding appropriately to Customer comments and queries.
· To produce reports evidencing the impact of our services tailored to specific audiences.
· To handle media relations and support Project leaders to represent the Project to the press and other media as and when required. 
Other
· To supervise and support volunteers who assist with communications
· To carry out any other associated duties appropriate to the grade of the post, as may be required.
· To attend relevant and mandatory training courses.
 
This is a developing role – other responsibilities may be taken on as the role develops.

WORKING CONTEXT
The post holder will be expected to understand the developing nature of the role within the Project.  The post holder will be a member of the Project staff and will be expected to attend staff meetings and training days for the team. 
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
The post holder will adhere to the Project’s Equal Opportunities Policy in all aspects of service delivery, actively promoting services to meet the needs of disadvantaged and minority groups. 
CHILD PROTECTION
The post holder will be expected to work within the Project‘s Child Protection Procedures, which are informed by the policy and procedures of the Birmingham Safeguarding Board. 
DATA PROTECTION
The postholder will be expected to work within the Data Protection Act 2018 and the requirements of Project’s policies.

HEALTH AND SAFETY
The post holder is expected to work within the statutory and Project’s health and safety requirements.   

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
1. Line Manager: Rosalyn Clare, Project Development Manager
2. Level of Supervision:Frequent and regular supervision as the role develops until competency established. Then left to work within established guidelines with regular supervision.

Benefits

29 days annual leave plus 4 days concessionary days (over Christmas) plus bank holidays. Pro rated for part time staff.
Employee assistance programme
Company pension
Option to join BHSF health cash plan

The National Youth Agency is looking for an experienced Communications Officer

Are you a confident communicator who loves storytelling, content creation and connecting with audiences online?

Do you believe in the power of youth voice and want to help amplify it on a national stage?

Contract: 1-Year Fixed term contract (with potential to extend)
Hours: Full-time 37 hours per week – flexible working.
Salary: £29,000 to £34,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Location: Remote working with some travel to meetings and events required.

What we do

Youth work is the best methodology to unlock young people’s potential by providing high quality support and opportunities. Skilled youth workers build relationships that support young people to explore their personal, social, and educational development. Youth work enables young people to develop their voice, influence, and place within society.

As the national body for youth work, NYA has a dual function. We are the professional, statutory, and regulatory body (PSRB) responsible for qualifications, quality standards and safeguarding for youth work and services in England. In line with our charity mission and aims, we also champion youth work through research, advocacy, campaigns, and programmes.

About the Role

This is more than just a comms job.

This is a chance to work directly with young people and help them share their stories, reach wider audiences, and influence national conversations. You’ll be joining a friendly, fully remote team with a shared mission to put youth voice at the heart of everything we do.

The Communications Officer (Programmes) will focus on our flagship youth voice initiatives – including the UK Youth Parliament, Youth Select Committee and National Youth Council for England – developing content and campaigns that shine a spotlight on young people’s impact.

You’ll create high-quality content across blogs, newsletters, toolkits, reports, and social media. You’ll also support press engagement, storytelling and digital campaigns, helping to shape public perception and engagement with youth-led change.

Key Responsibilities

• Use real stories, testimonials, and data to showcase the impact of youth programmes
• Write, proofread and edit engaging content for web, social media and publications
• Support the delivery of comms and media around national events and campaigns
• Manage platforms including X (Twitter), YouTube, and TikTok
• Design and write email marketing campaigns
• Collaborate with internal teams and key partners such as DCMS, Parliament and youth organisations
• Help prepare young people for press interviews, and coordinate their contributions
• Attend key events and support the visibility and profile of youth voice nationally

Please download a copy of our Candidate Pack to see full information about the role and requirements.

Why work for us?

Our team members rated NYA 9 out of 10 as an employer 90% would recommend working at NYA to their friends and family.

What our team say about working at NYA*:

‘A great environment to work, with colleagues who I care for & who care about me’

‘I feel INCREDIBLY supported & grateful to work for this fantastic organisation’

‘Always willing to listen, providing trust & freedom as an employer’
*Source: NYA staff survey October 2023

NYA operates as a people-first organisation, prioritising the well-being and needs of its employees.

NYA offers an exceptional flexible working approach which encourages our team to balance professional responsibilities with their personal life.

NYA is committed to supporting the continual personal and professional development of our team and helping them achieve their ambitions including training and corporate mentorship opportunities.

We provide 25 days leave plus 8 days, life assurance scheme, 5% employer pension contribution and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme via Spectrum.life with unlimited specialist support available to all NYA employees.

To apply now:

Please download our Candidate Pack to find out more about the role and requirements

Please submit the following via our online application portal by 23rd April 2025:

• A detailed CV setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements in line with the person specification in the 'About You' section.
• A covering letter (maximum two sides) highlighting your suitability for the role and how you meet the person specification. Please note that the covering letter is an important part of the application and we will not accept CV’s without one.
• Diversity monitoring information – Diversity monitoring – This information is optional and is for our EEDI monitoring purposes only. This data will be anonymised and processed in accordance with UK Data Protection Law.

We encourage you to apply without delay as we will close the recruitment process early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Interviews to be scheduled: 6th & 7th May 2025 (subject to change)

Discover more about the National Youth Agency and our work on our website.

At the National Youth Agency, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are deeply committed to embedding equity, equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EEDI) across everything we do.

We believe that a diverse workforce brings invaluable perspectives and strengthens our ability to support young people and the youth work sector effectively.

We are actively seeking applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those from minoritised and underrepresented communities, as we work to increase our diversity and representation. Your lived experiences and unique perspectives are crucial in shaping our work and ensuring it reflects the communities we serve.

If you share our passion for making a difference and fostering an inclusive workplace, we encourage you to apply and join us in creating positive social change.

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The Director has overall responsibility for the impact, reach and quality of BMA’s activities,
delivering against our vision and mission, as agreed with the Board of Trustees. The Director
plays a key role in shaping strategy, driving innovation and collaboration, while ensuring the
organisation is efficient and effective in achieving its goals.

Brent Music Academy (BMA) is an exciting new charitable organisation providing accelerated
music, performance and industry opportunities coupled with pastoral and financial support to
eliminate barriers to the music industry for young people from diverse backgrounds in the
London borough of Brent and surrounding areas.

This position involves working with children and young people. The appointment will therefore
be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Leadership & management

• Provide strategic leadership to the organisation and deliver against goals as agreed with the Board of Trustees

• Lead long term financial and strategic planning in response to ongoing dialogue with stakeholders, market research and a changing public and private sector funding climate

• Lead, empower, inspire and develop BMA staff, promoting new and creative thinking which supports BMA in achieving its mission

• Oversee staff recruitment and performance management, acting as a line manager to the Head of Learning Pathways, Programme Manager and Head of Fundraising, ensuring the implementation and monitoring of induction, professional development and succession planning

• Oversee the development, review and monitoring of BMA’s budgets, finance and administration, maintaining clear financial management controls

• Ensure all relevant policies are maintained, up to date, approved by the Board of Trustees and consistently applied

• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead and line manage staff in their safeguarding responsibilities

• Embed a quality and improvement culture, combining clear management information with an effective professional development model.

Development, fundraising and promotion

1. Evolve a sustainable business model for BMA that draws on a range of income sources from a mixed portfolio of services

2. Work closely with members of the staff to: 

• Attract resources and investment through partnerships, fundraising and advocacy

• Communicate clear brand identity and sense of community amongst those who support, work, learn or participate with BMA

• Ensure that funders and other key stakeholders are kept informed and that reporting requirements are met

• Maintain and develop effective relationships and networks with peers, partners and key stakeholders

Working with the Board of Trustees

• Prepare and communicate strategic plans, business plan, fundraising plan, annual operational plan and budget for Board approval

• Provide appropriate presentations and reporting on progress against plans and matters relevant to the discharge of the Board’s constitutional and legal obligations

• Assist the Board in identifying and developing Trustees in line with established codes of good practice

Job Role: Chief Operating Officer

Accountable to: CEO

Location: Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone

We are looking to recruit a committed Chief Operating Officer who is able to take the operational lead for the day to day running of the Charity. You will seek to find the opportunity in every challenge, be values-led and decisive in your decision making. You will have strong team leading skills and have a strong track record of delivering success in your area of specialism or across multiple departments.

For an informal chat about the role please contact

About Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone

Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone, opened in May 2012 as an independent Charity, but we are proud to be part of the growing OnSide Network.

We work with young people aged 5-19 (up to 25 with additional needs) and offer youth work, health and wellbeing and employability services, giving young people somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to. Whilst our building and activities provide a hook for young people to initially engage with us, the relationships they develop with our team of Youth Workers ensures they return night after night. We pride ourselves as being one of the leading youth organisations in Blackburn and Darwen.

Our service to young people is focussed around a state-of-the-art, multi million pound facility that is purpose-built and remains dedicated to young people. This facility has recently undergone a 3 million pound transformation thanks to the Youth Investment Fund. This funding has allowed us to redevelop our Blackburn site to be able to offer a wider range of services for young people whilst celebrating the history of the building. Our newly developed Fusebox is the site where electricity was first generated in Blackburn. Alongside our history we also have a football pitch on our roof, this is one of Blackburn’s best kept secrets!

Our services for young people are needed more than ever and despite the prevalent challenges around the lasting impact of the pandemic, young people feeling isolated and the cost of living crisis, our team continues to provide a home from home for young people.

The Role

As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, our Chief Operating Officer will work closely with the CEO and senior managers to ensure the Charity delivers its vision and strategic objectives.

You will drive the development and execution of the Youth Zone’s operational plans and delivery of the annual business plan. You will do this by supporting, leading and motivating the senior management team, taking responsibility for the efficient and effective delivery of internal operations of the Youth Zone, including the back office, administrative functions and the offer to young people. The Chief Operating Officer will deputise for the Chief Executive by engaging with a wider set of external stakeholders, collaborators and partners.

Duties and Responsibilities - Detailed

• To contribute as a member of the Senior Leadership Team to the development and delivery of the Charity’s vision, values and organisational purpose
• Provide strategic leadership and management of every aspect of the Youth Zone’s day to day operations (covering both front-line delivery and back office) in line with the direction of the CEO, Youth Zone’s strategic goals, and requirements of the Board of Trustees
• Provide strategic direction and offer proactive challenge and support to continuously drive up standards across:

- Service delivery for children and young people

- Project management

- Finance

- Facilities

- Administration support,

• To actively manage and monitor budgets as assigned and contribute to budget development
• Lead on performance reporting and management systems to enhance forecasting, impact assessment and decision-making
• Lead on workforce supervision, appraisals and development planning across the whole organisation
• Support the CEO to develop the risk register for the Charity so trustees can easily identify major issues and ensure effective mitigation procedures are in place and regularly reviewed
• Work closely with the SLT to ensure the Charity is fully compliant with all relevant reporting requirements and ensure necessary processes and procedures are in place, including:

- Compliance with funding and contractual requirements

- Compliance with reporting requirements to Board of Trustees

- Conformance to data protection legislation

- Conformance of facilities and operation to Health and Safety legislation

- Compliance with all HR legislation

• Be responsible for the line management of our Head of Youth Work, Head of Programmes, Head of Targeted Service.
• To undertake any other reasonably required duties as instructed by the Chief Executive, in addition to the role-specific tasks and responsibilities detailed above.

Duties and Responsibilities - General

• Be a role model for young people and present a positive “can do” attitude.
• Take personal responsibility for your own actions.
• Commit to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Work within the performance framework of Blackburn and Darwen Youth Zone, and OnSide.
• Represent Blackburn and Darwen Youth Zone positively and effectively in all dealings with internal colleagues and external partners (middle to senior relations) .
• To be alert to safeguarding and child protection issues, ensuring the welfare and safety of Youth Zone members is promoted and safeguarded, and to act as one of the organisation's designated Child Protection Officers using the safeguarding policies, procedures and practice (training to be provided for associated frameworks).
• To assist with any promotional activities and visits that take place at the Youth Zone.
• To adhere to Blackburn and Darwen Youth Zone policies at all times, with particular reference to Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Person Specification

Selection Criteria

Method of Assessment

A = Application I = interview

Essential

-Excellent strategic and analytical skills with the ability to combine effective, long-term business planning and short-term reactive work A & I

-Personal credibility in developing and managing relationships with partner organisations, key stakeholders and external contacts A & I

-Demonstrate a high level of organisational and people skills A & I

-Evidence of successful delivery of KPI’s through effective leadership and management of others A & I

-The ability to assess performance and progress using both quantitative and qualitative information and reporting to a management committee/board or equivalent A & I

-Knowledge and understanding of corporate business functions such as People and Culture, Finance, Health and Safety and IT/ Cyber security. A & I

-A proven track record of translating creative, strategic thinking into practical, deliverable activity A & I

-Ability to foster a culture of staff development and effective performance to develop a strong, cohesive and supportive team culture that delivers consistently higher standards A & I

-Knowledge and understanding of issues, challenges and opportunities relating to children and young people A & I

-A clear commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and demonstrable impact in this area A & I

Desirable

-Management or leadership qualification level 5 or above A

-Current driving license and access to transport A

-Experience of facilities management and contractor relationships A & I

Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an enhanced DBS check.

The strength of OnSide Youth Zones comes from the diversity of the people within our vibrant network. We are proud that our Youth Zone team reflects the communities we serve, and we value people working together from a range of different backgrounds locally and nationally, and with different experiences, all with a shared passion for boosting the aspirations of young people across the country. Diversity brings innovation, fresh ideas and creativity, and we actively strive to create a culture that is truly inclusive and fair for all and where everyone in the team can be themselves and thrive. The Youth Zone welcomes applicants from all sectors of the community.

Working Hours:

37.5 hours per week. There may be occasions when working in evenings and weekends are required due to Youth Zone operating hours.

Remuneration Package:

Salary: £50-£59,000 spending on experience

Holidays: 33 days inclusive of 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rated for part-time staff)

Pension: Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone operates a workplace pension scheme with Royal London for auto-enrolment purposes. You will contribute 5% of your gross earnings, while the Youth Zone will contribute 3%. If you meet the criteria, you will be auto-enrolled into the scheme within 3 months of commencement of your employment, although you have the option to opt out if you wish.

Other Benefits:

• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 Support and Advice)
• Free Gym access
• Flexible working hour
• Birthday day off
• FairQuid (Financial Wellbeing Support)
• Think Therapy (Mental Health Support)
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Pay

Applications close on 7th April 2025 and interviews are expected to be held w/c 14th April 2025.

To apply, send your CV and cover letter via Indeed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £50,000.00-£59,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 07/04/2025

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!

We are looking for a Loss & Bereavement Specialist Worker

Salary: £26,000- £32,000 pro rata

Location: Advance Headoffice Hammersmith & Women’s centres across London, with co- location at HMP Bronzefield

Hours: 21 hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term – March 2027

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.

About us

Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.

We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.

Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

About the role:

This is an ideal post for someone with experience and interest in bereavement work, looking to join a forward thinking, new service. This is also a great chance to be working alongside the Healthcare & Education Department within HMP Bronzefield and be part of a prison services team in Advance.

Using a trauma informed approached, the Loss & Bereavement Specialist will conduct a person-centred assessment to understand the extent of the client’s emotional needs and the impact of loss due to imprisonment or contact with the criminal justice system whilst also identifying practical and specialist needs. They will work with women to develop a support plan, ensuring they are equipped with information and knowledge about how to navigate possible changes in circumstances related to her children’s care and offer crisis intervention and support during acute phases of loss/bereavement.

The Loss & Bereavement Specialist Worker will liaise with the Prison Healthcare team, OMU, visits team and the Family Support Officer to facilitate interactions between women and their children/family members, particularly considering support is in place after visits and that the women’s emotional needs are met in custody and community via our Women’s centres.

The Specialist Worker will create a link between prison and the community, helping women to navigate support services and to positively re-integrate into their community upon release. The role will combine a casework- based approach, along with a signposting and advice service for the women. They will be based in the community and will provide a drop-in service in HMP Bronzefield to support women who are close to release.

A car may be desirable for this role, though not essential

About You:

To be successful as the Loss & Bereavement Specialist Worker you will need the below experience and skills:

Experience of working with bereaved individuals and providing grief counselling including knowledge of various therapeutic modalities relevant to grief counselling

Comprehensive understanding of the grieving process and experience of working with bereaved and loss as well as knowledge of traumatic and complex grief/loss.

An understanding of violence against women and girls and its links to women in the criminal justice system.

Proven ability and experience as a caseworker delivering trauma responsive interventions which support resettlement and rehabilitation of vulnerable people in the criminal justice system whether in the community or in prisons

Knowledge and understanding of the requirements of managing a caseload including maintaining and updating records, remaining focused on action plan goals, and keeping to deadlines

How to apply:

Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered.

Interviews are taking place on a rolling basis

*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.

What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:

An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)

Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home

Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more

Pension scheme

Enhanced maternity/adoption provision

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Employee eye-care scheme

Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles

Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation

Organisation wide away days

Thorough induction and training

Career development pathways

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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.

Safeguarding

Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.

Title: Operations Officer

Location: Coram’s Fields, 93 Guilford Street, London, WC1N 1DN

Responsible to: Chief Operating Officer Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum (subject to experience)

Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week (includes some evening and weekend work)

Benefits: 26 days annual leave, defined contribution pension scheme, tax-free childcare scheme, café discount, employee assistance programme, cycle-to work scheme

Role Summary

Coram’s Fields is a unique charity in the heart of Bloomsbury, London. In addition to our iconic 7-acre child-friendly park, we run a variety of services and enrichment programmes to support local young people and their families, including a nursery, an after-school and holiday club, a drop-in centre for parents of under-5s, a vibrant youth centre and a sports programme. We proactively host a wide variety of community events and celebrations, and our facilities are available for private hire to generate income for the charity.

The Operations Officer role is an integral part of the central team with responsibility for procedures, systems that support the effective, efficient, and compliant running of our seven-acre site, services, park events and oversight of income streams. It is an exciting and highly collaborative role offering a fantastic opportunity to combine effective communication and organisational skills with a passion for helping young people and a desire to develop commercial and business development experience.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

General operations, processes and systems 

• You will be responsible for the oversight and continuous improvement of organisational procedures including IT, GDPR, Health and Safety, Fire Evacuation, incident management.
• You will be responsible for briefing staff across the charity in the use of these procedures and working with the Office and HR Manager to arrange training for staff where necessary. 
• You will be responsible for improving existing office systems and identifying opportunities to develop new systems and processes to enable people to work more collaboratively, efficiently, and effectively. 
• You will be responsible for ensuring that organisational procedures are documented and accessible on the internal SharePoint.
• You will be responsible for developing and overseeing a new volunteer infrastructure for the charity, working with teams across the organisation to deliver a consistently high-quality volunteer experience for all with standard recruitment, induction, and on-going oversight procedures.

Events and project management 

• You will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing a diverse and inclusive programme of park events, making the park an interesting and vibrant place to visit, encouraging the community to gather and socialise, and generating income to support the work of the charity.
• You will have responsibility for working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure each event is well-planned, managed safely and compliantly with all regulations and laws, and executed successfully within budget. 
• You will work with the CEO, COO and Buildings and Facilities Manager to support capital projects, liaising with external stakeholders, contractors and the Local Authority to ensure the effective operation of the site. Commercial Operations
•  You will operationally oversee our facility-hire income (halls, sports facilities, and grounds) and be responsible for: – ensuring necessary contracts, waivers, and legal/statutory documents are completed – executing effective marketing and promotions, and creating high quality promotional content for our website and social media – regularly reviewing fees in relation to the hire of our facilities and making recommendations for changes to these – understanding and improving the utilisation of facilities – supporting the COO to develop and grow partnerships with local organisations and schools – improving the efficiency of our booking systems/processes and overall user experience 
• You will be responsible for identifying new (temporary and permanent) opportunities and third party partnerships to bring new experiences, enjoyment and enrichment to local young people while also generating income for the charity. 
• You will work closely with our Café Manager to grow the profile and income generated by our cafe through improved park signage and park visitor experience initiatives, and integration of the café into the hall and sports hire customer journeys.

Other 

• You will be expected to undertake personal development and training where required or beneficial for the role, and to attend regular supervision and appraisal sessions.
• To undertake any task that may be request from time to time by the CEO or Board of Trustees, as may be consistent with the nature and scope of this post.

How to apply: Please submit your CV and a Cover Letter outlining how you are good fit for the role!

* We can only consider applications from candidates who submit a cover letter detailing how their experience aligns with the job criteria and how the role fits with their career goals.

Diversity and inclusion matter to us. Coram’s Fields is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, from a diverse range of backgrounds. We strive for our workforce to be representative of the communities that we serve, and we know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the families and children we work with.

Coram’s Fields is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of all children and young people. All those applying for a role with the charity are subject to robust safeguarding checks and will need to demonstrate clearly their commitment to safeguarding. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and all post holders are required to register with the DBS update service.

Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis (APF) is the UK’s leading charity dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people affected by pulmonary fibrosis. We’re here to ensure that people affected by pulmonary fibrosis (or lung scarring), their loved ones and the professionals caring for them have the support, resources and voice they need.

‍Purpose

APF has grown significantly over the past five years, with our support services reaching over 10,000 people affected by pulmonary fibrosis (PF) each year. We have ambitious plans for further growth across our services and to fund more ground breaking research. As we enter a new five-year strategic period, we aim to grow our income to £3-5 million, which will underpin our exciting plans to support more people affected by pulmonary fibrosis and prevent lives being lost to this devastating disease.

The Charity Governance and Operations Manager will ensure robust operational, safeguarding, and governance frameworks are in place to support Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis’ continued growth. This role is critical for maintaining our compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, overseeing risk management, and embedding efficient operational structures. In addition, you will help foster a culture of high-quality supporter care and lead on continuous improvement to strengthen internal processes and staff development.

Terms of Appointment

Working hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week) or part-time (minimum 30 hours per week).

Reports to: Director of Finance and Operations (primary reporting line) Chief Executive Officer (dotted line reporting for governance and Board assurance).

Location: Hybrid (1–2 days per week in the Peterborough office, 3–4 days remote working.

Salary: £40k - £45k FTE (salary will be pro rata for part-time hours) dependent on experience.

‍Other benefits

The ability to flex hours, take ‘time off in lieu’ for extra hours worked.

Death In Service benefit.

Service-related sick pay when 6-month probation is completed.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Access to training and development.

Complimentary gym access at Stuart House (non-contractual).

Application details

• Your CV.
• Your Cover Letter.

Interviews will be held in person at our Peterborough Office, Stuart House on the 23 April.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age, or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Barnet Mencap has been helping people with learning disabilities and/or autistic adults in the London Borough of Barnet for over 50 years. We provide supported accommodation, leisure and learning activities, information, advice, and guidance, and so much more. All while being committed to equal opportunities and the safeguarding of children and adults.

We know job satisfaction, flexibility, work/life balance, and a great team are incredibly important. So, at Barnet Mencap, in addition to offering 30 days of annual leave per year (including Bank Holidays), we have a TOIL system to allow flexible working. There will need to be some face-to-face work, but there will also be opportunities to work from home and/or have different working patterns as agreed by your manager. Travel expenses can be claimed, at the agreed rate, for journeys that are necessary in the course of your work; and claims for additional expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with our expenses policy. We also have auto-enrolment into a pension scheme with employer contributions in place, and all staff qualify for schemes like the Blue Light card.

We are looking for a focused individual to join our caring, passionate, and diverse team in supporting adults with moderate learning disabilities and autistic adults to live independently in housing situations of their choice. This role gives challenge and satisfaction and will suit someone that has:

• Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults in a community setting
• A good team member
• Understanding of the issues faced by people with learning disabilities and autistic people living independently and the skills to meet their practical, social and emotional needs
• A ‘Person Centred Planning’ ethos
• Excellent communication skills
• Good record keeping skills

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with Section 115 of The Police Act 1997.

We are seeking someone with a mix of skills: an individual with proven community fundraising experience, excellent relationship-building abilities and a crafter of persuasive and powerful content that resonates with a variety of stakeholders.

You’ll be joining Brigstowe at an exciting time as we aim to build on the fundraising growth and development from recent years. Can you help us to deliver compelling communications while moving our income generation to the next level? 

Your role 

You’ll be securing financial support for Brigstowe from individuals while simultaneously raising its profile among stakeholders through strategic communications and marketing efforts. This work includes:   

1. Building relationships with community groups and corporate organisations, managing individual giving through the ‘Friends of Brigstowe’ programme, organising fundraising events and providing supporter care.  

2. Developing and implementing marketing/comms strategies to promote Brigstowe’s work, producing branded materials (newsletters, reports, blogs, videos), overseeing our website and social media presence, and handling media relations.  

About you 

You’ll have a proven track record in community fundraising, with a good understanding of stewardship that converts supporters into champions.

Creative and proactive, your previous marketing and PR expertise will bring compelling stories to life across various platforms, enabling us to connect with a diverse range of stakeholders. You’ll be someone who networks comfortably and spots opportunities others might miss. You’ll be resilient, self-motivated, and be meticulous with a strong eye for detail and fantastic planning skills. 

You’ll be someone who can commit to working within Brigstowe’s service delivery ethos of respect, empowerment and inclusion. 

About us 

Brigstowe supports anyone living with or affected by HIV in Bristol and the surrounding areas. We offer a comprehensive and holistic range of services including advice and support, a peer support group and peer mentoring. 

We pride ourselves on treating our clients with respect and dignity, with the highest regard for confidentiality. We work hard to ensure that our award-winning services are accessible, person-centred, non-judgemental, professional and of a high quality at all times. 

As well as joining a collaborative, supportive, motivated and dynamic team, you will receive:  

• 26 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata) 

• 6% pension contribution    

• Ongoing training and development opportunities   

• Regular one-to-one supervision 

• Flexible/remote working options available on discussion with line manager (some office working is required) 

• Cycle to work scheme

Closing date:   Midday Wednesday April 30th

Interview date:   Wednesday May 7th at The Old Coop, Ground Floor, 40-42 Chelsea Rd, Bristol, BS5 6AF  

How to Apply:   

Please fill in the Application Form outlining your reasons for applying and how your skills and experience fit the person specification. All applications will be scored using the person specification and therefore applicants who provide clear examples to evidence their skills and experience are more likely to be offered an interview.   Brigstowe values the experience and diversity of individuals and therefore invites you to also use general life experience when evidencing your abilities and experience against the person specification. 

Please also complete our Required Information Form and Equal Opportunities Form. 

If you would like more information on this role, please see our website.

Brigstowe is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.  We welcome applicants with the appropriate skills of any background or identity, or those identifying as having a disability.    We seek a diverse workforce which is representative of the clients we serve, and we strongly encourage applications from people of African or Caribbean heritage as they are currently under-represented in our staff team. We also encourage applications from people living with HIV.  Any applicants who let us know that they are from either of these two groups and who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will automatically be invited to interview.  

About Us

For over 145 years, Leeds Jewish Welfare Board has provided support the Jewish community and North Leeds community as one of North Leeds’ most established Social Care Charities. Our vision is to positively change lives and we do this by delivering an extensive range of community support and registered care services to over 1,000 people every month.

At Leeds Jewish Welfare Board, we offer a diverse range of volunteer roles to suit various interests, skills, and schedules. Whether you’re passionate about lending an empathetic ear, organising events, or providing practical assistance, we have a role for you.

Role Summary

The Volunteer Development Officer plays a crucial role in supporting LJWB’s charity mission to positively change lives. This role will ensure the volunteering team continues to provide a positive experience for our team of nearly 240 volunteers, ensuring they feel valued and are effectively contributing to the organisation’s work.

Key responsibilities

• You will develop and implement strategies to recruit volunteers from diverse backgrounds.
• You will create engaging material and campaigns to attract potential volunteers.
• You will design and facilitate training sessions for new volunteers, ensuring they understand their roles and responsibilities.
• You will conduct regular check-ins with volunteers to assess their satisfaction and address any issues.

Requirements

• Proven experience in volunteer management or community engagement

· A confident, enthusiastic and accurate communicator both verbal and written.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for storytelling.

· High level of organisational skills with a great attention to detail.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

· Experience of Volunteer Database management system