School Partnerships Manager Jobs

We are looking for an enthusiastic Learning and Development Coordinator, to support the coordination and management of volunteer training and youth projects, and to ensure our programmes are fit for the future.

We are an award-winning national charity which trains over 13,500 young people affected by street violence each year in emergency first-aid through a team of 300 healthcare volunteers and youth workers. We empower young people with the skills to become part of the solution to violence by developing the skills and confidence to save lives and increasing their understanding of the medical and psychological consequences of violence.

As the coordinator, you will manage relationships, support volunteer training and the implementation of youth programmes. 

The key areas of focus include:

• To create, develop and maintain partnerships with a range of organisations including, funders, commissioners, community organisations, criminal justice organisations, education providers, accrediting bodies and youth organisations.
• To develop and coordinate volunteer training and ensure their expectations are aligned to the organisation's objectives and provide the best volunteering experience possible
• To ensure StreetDoctors programmes are designed, implemented and achieve the required quality standards.

At StreetDoctors we believe diversity supports innovation and creativity. We are committed to equality of opportunity, being inclusive, and being representative of the people we are here to support. We would therefore encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Want to play your part in transforming society?

You're in the right place.

Many of our Spear trainees have faced significant barriers to finding work, including family breakdown, growing up in care, disability or mental health difficulties, having been involved in crime, or really struggling at school. We believe that being out of work can lead to isolation and proliferate these challenges, meaningful work is key in helping young people find a sense of purpose and community. We're proud that the coaching and community that the Spear Programme provides makes such a difference that 75% of those who take part find work, and are still in work a year later.

We are looking for coaches to work as part of Spear centres that are run in partnership with churches around the country, delivering the Spear Programme to 16-24 year olds, equipping and empowering them to overcome the barriers they face and turn their lives around. 

Not only will you be part of bringing about powerful change in people's lives, but throughout this paid, dynamic, one-year opportunity, you'll be supported and challenged. We'll invest in you, developing expert coaching and leadership skills to set you on a great career path.

Download our application pack for more information.

Please feel free to let us know if you may require any reasonable adjustments to participate fully in our recruitment process, or if you have any enquiries regarding accessibility such as wheelchair access. 

What will you do?

• Coach 16-24 year olds, bringing about powerful change in their lives 
• Build great relationships with relevant professionals 
• Form part of an intentional church community 

What will you gain?

• Christian Leadership Skills 

• Social Impact Experience

• Excellent coaching capability 

• Management skills and career progression 

Working requirements, salary & benefits

Salary: between £22,300 and £25,300 dependant on location, plus pension scheme

Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm. 28 days annual leave (including Christmas gift days); One year fixed term contract; we aim to support all Graduate coaches to progress to other roles with us after this initial year, with development towards management level within 3 years. Occasional evening working required (for events such as termly Spear Celebration evenings)

Upcoming Assessment Days: Thursday 6th February & Wednesday 5th March 

For most centres there is a requirement to become part of the partner church congregation, and you will be expected to participate in church team events as well as wider Resurgo team events, including weekly staff prayer meetings and annual staff conferences in summer and winter (one residential).

We have various Spear Centre locations which are listed below. We have variable start dates so please indicate when you are looking to start. 

We are currently looking for a Graduate Coach to start immediately at Spear Islington and Spear North Kensington. 

London

- Bethnal Green

- Camden

- Clapham Junction

- Hammersmith

- Islington

- Kennington

- North Kensington

Regional

- Brighton

- Bournemouth

- Bristol 

- Leeds

Other Centres with part time roles

We also partner with churches in the following cities - these centres handle their own applications, and the roles are slightly different, being part time and mostly permanent, at a slightly more senior level. If you are interested in these, please contact our recruitment team for more information.

- Ipswich

A DBS check will be requested in the event of a job offer

This position is responsible for handling supplier invoicing, payments, and reconciling supplier statements to ensure accuracy and compliance. The role also involves processing staff and volunteer expenses, conducting payment runs, and managing sales invoicing along with non-rental cash allocations.

Working with our Finance Manager, key responsibilities include assisting in monthly reconciliations of control and balance sheets, posting monthly journals, and maintaining the petty cash system. You will additionally be tasked with banking cheques, issuing customer refunds, and reconciling the purchase ledger while providing support for the sales ledger in QuickBooks.

As a member of the senior leadership team, the Head of Marketing will have management and creative responsibility for marketing communications and promotion, including the mission and worship of the Abbey, installations, events and hospitality, proactively managing the Marketing and Commercial teams to deliver on our strategic plan.

Key responsibilities...

• To develop and deliver a strategic marketing plan for the next five years, and implement promotional activity to raise significantly the Abbey’s profile both regionally and nationally.
• To identify and market an annual programme of events and major installations which engage our town and region, driving footfall and engagement and delivering an excellent visitor experience.
• To lead an effective and motivated Marketing and Commercial Team, with the aim of doubling visitor numbers and commercial income within five years.
• To be a hands-on member of the team, working in partnership with colleagues, volunteers and members of the congregation for the flourishing of the Abbey as a spiritual, cultural and heritage resource to the town, region, nation and Church.

Message from the Vicar…

For over 900 years Tewkesbury Abbey has been at the heart of the community - as a place of gathering, worship, celebration and remembrance.  Down the centuries we have been a Benedictine Abbey, a parish church and a place of refuge in times of flood and war.

Today the Abbey is a thriving parish church with hundreds coming here to worship each week, drawn by our commitment to daily prayer and our traditional choral worship. We are a ‘Major Church’ within the Church of England, and we are larger than fourteen of our country’s cathedrals. We are also a venue for concerts, large civic events, fairs and festivals working in partnership with colleagues throughout the region, the Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury Cultural Consortium and Gloucester Cathedral.

Like many heritage assets within the UK, COVID and lockdown presented us with serious challenges to our financial sustainability. We are now responding to those challenges with ambitious plans to double our visitor income and numbers within five years. These plans have been agreed and funded by our Parochial Church Council and are being overseen by our trading arm Tewkesbury Abbey Limited.

We applied for and won a £250,000 grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, which will among other projects increase our marketing activity and visitor engagement, including the appointment of a marketing assistant, a volunteers officer and a project manager to oversee the scoping of future capital development plans, and testing activities such as entry by donation.  We hope that this will lead to one or more larger-scale capital bids which could lead to a longer-term funding relationship to secure the Abbey as a thriving venue, unique heritage asset and global visitor destination.

In the past year we have hosted Luke Jerram’s ‘Gaia’ installation which was visited by over 20,000 people from across the region, the Luxmuralis immersive projection ‘Space’ and ‘The Longest Yarn’, a commemorative exhibition of knitted D-Day history, followed by Peter Walker’s ‘Peace Doves’ installation.  Alongside these we also hosted environmental events, a schools programme, concerts and talks in addition to our core business of of worship and festive services.

As Head of Marketing you will play a key role in shaping and delivering the future plans and development of the Abbey.  You will be in at the start and will oversee the growth of your team as we deliver on these plans - a unique opportunity for a creative marketing professional. The successful candidate will be a flexible team player who is looking for an exciting new challenge encompassing marketing, events, hospitality and commercial services and the opportunity to shape the next chapter in the life of the Abbey.

Hopeful Futures is a small but growing grass roots not-for-profit community interest company. Our mission is to create opportunities for autistic people, those with learning disabilities and their families to thrive in local communities. We do this in a variety of ways, one of which being through our Art Projects!

We’re looking for a manager to lead on our two brand new Art Projects: Art Group and Art Hub. This is an exciting and varied role for someone who is creative, has a genuine passion for working with people and who has good project management skills.

The right candidate will have experience of taking original art, creating it into sellable products e.g prints, putting onto cards, mugs, tea towels (to name a few possibilities!) and successfully marketing for sale and/or they will hold a relevant degree with the ability to demonstrate that they have the skills to do this. 

This role is full time (37.5 hours Monday - Friday), we would consider part time pro rata (4 days / 30 hours per week) if the right candidate preferred this.

About the Projects

Art School: Background Information to the Art Projects

We ran a Community Art School for adult artists with learning disabilities for two years from 2022 – 2024 thanks to funding from the National Lottery. Over the course of the project we worked with over 40 artists with learning disabilities & autism. Art School was a non-directive art group, a place where neurodiverse adults met to create art that was important to them and reflected who they are as individuals. Neurodiverse people can feel pressure to ‘mask’ who they truly are to fit into society’s accepted norms. We wanted to offer a space where neurodiverse adults could authentically express themselves. This group was led by an autistic art facilitator.

Art Group

We have started a new weekly Art Group in partnership with the charity East London Textile Arts (ELTA). This is a mixed ability group where artists with and without learning disabilities from ELTA and Hopeful Futures come together to work on heritage themed projects for exhibition. You will be responsible for the overall management for the Hopeful Futures part of this group.

Art Hub

Our new Art Hub is all about ‘our work is valuable to our community’. You will be responsible for the running of two weekly art hub sessions at Rosetta Arts in Westham where seven artists with a learning disability at each session will create their own pieces of work through the guidance and support of a qualified art tutor. You will be responsible for helping each artist to develop their work into sellable products and raising their profiles as individual artists.

General information for Applicants

We look for staff who share our value base of LIGHT: Love, Integrity, Gentleness, High expectations and Time. It is important for our Art Projects Manager to be creative, proactive, to have a genuine passion for working with people, positive in attitude, with good project management & creative skills.

We are particularly passionate about creating a diverse workforce and particularly encourage applications from candidates of the global majority.

Please note, all job offers are subject to a satisfactory DBS check and references.

Benefits of Working at Hopeful Futures CIC

• We provide high quality training & a robust induction process to settle you into your role
• Enhanced maternity & adoption leave scheme
• 28 days annual leave increasing by 1 day for each year of continuous service (up to 33 days)
• An additional day off for your birthday
• We are a recognised disability confident employer
• We have an Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme with access to free counselling and other wellbeing services
• Ability to join the Blue Light Card Scheme which provides members with thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street across categories such as holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and many more

Fundraising & Patrons Manager (West Wales Region)

Your chance to join Wales’ leading cancer charity to manage raising funds across an already established West Wales region with loads of scope to generate more income. A key and exciting part of this role will see you as the lead when it comes to our partnership and development work with celebrities and patrons who support our work or seek the opportunity to.

You’ll be joining an experienced fundraising team who generate over £2.8million of annual income. Your fundraising impact is seen in people affected by cancer through the services we run, the difference to lives we make and the campaigns that make meaningful change.

You’ll be managing and building relationships all across West Wales with our supporters, Friends of Tenovus groups and establishing new fundraising connections and work with teams of volunteers. You can expect to manage events such as out annual Lovelight concerts, Singathons and Breast Cancer Awareness Month to name just a few.

Salary: £31,000

Working Hours: 35 hours per week with flexible working

Due to the nature of our fundraising work you’ll need to be flexible at times to work evenings and weekends. Around this we work core 11am-3pm hours to flexibly suit work around your lifestyle and personal commitments and operate our work flexibly between 7am – 9pm so you can do things like the school runs or fit in wellness activities and hobbies with your working life.

Job Location: Remote/Home & Head Office based with regular travel across your West Wales region

Apply by: 11th February

Interview: 18th February at the Tenovus Cancer Care Head Office

If you’re keen to join our Fundraising team please apply with your CV & a Covering Letter to demonstrate how your skills or experience match the job role essentials and your motivation behind your application. You can find the full Job Description & Person Specification below or  at our Work For Us page to find out the skills or experience level we’re looking for.

Whilst it would be great if you’ve done Third Sector Fundraising it isn’t a must have to be considered. You may have done similar roles in areas such as: Fundraising Coordinator / Administrator, Supporter Engagement work, Income Generation, Sales, Marketing, Estate Agency, Recruitment, Event Management

We’re looking for skills, knowledge or experience to show us you’ve:

• A background in securing and looking after business opportunities and a track record in delivering profit or against growth targets whilst building a pipeline
• The ability to work in a way with others that’s inclusive, collaborative and visionary where you proactively work to solutions and adapt your style
• Dealt with high profile clients and even better if it’s when it comes to media related work
• The confidence and ability to deliver talks or presentations in front of a group and can take a lead in managing a project so everyone understands key information and the way things are organised

In return you’ll be part of a people orientated culture, support a worthwhile cause and have Staff Benefits such as:

• A generous 35 days annual leave including public holidays that increases with length of service (pro rata’d for part time staff)
• Your birthday off work once you’ve been here for 12 months.
• Opportunity to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave per year
• Occupational sick pay after completion of probationary period
• Contributory pension scheme
• A tailored induction and support programme to help you succeed and excel
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering access to 24/7 confidential advice and support
• The opportunity to participate in staff volunteer activities to support the wider organisation
• The opportunity to learn from, grow with, support and develop people who volunteer with US

About us

More people than ever are living with cancer in Wales, with around 20,000 people diagnosed every year.

We give help, hope, and a voice to everyone affected by cancer. We understand how cancer can impact every aspect of life and how it affects families and friends too. Our wide range of services offer information, advice, and specialist support to people living with cancer, and their loved ones.

Together with our inspiring community of staff, volunteers, and supporters, we’re determined to be here for everyone affected today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Recruitment Process

Please send your CV and covering letter to our HR team demonstrating how your skills or experience match the job role essentials and your motivation behind your application. The closing date for your application to be submitted is the 11th February 2025.

You can also visit our Work For Us pages that give you more information about what it’s like working with US.

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right change the closing date.

At Tenovus Cancer Care we’re committed to making our workplace diverse and inclusive where everyone feels they belong and can be their authentic selves at work. We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer who does not discriminate based on the Equality Act 2010’s Protected Characteristics. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and we will adjust our recruitment processes where we can to support people who wish to join us.

If we can support you with your application at all please contact our HR team. 

If you are looking for your next career opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Are you looking to join a team that values people and partnerships and is dedicated to creating transformational experiences for our community? A place where you will have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow in a collaborative and supportive culture? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you.

The University of Brighton has an unrivalled independent spirit that embraces all people and their ideas. Through our world-class research and student experience. We are creating a stronger city and region, and stronger futures for our students, community, and world.

The Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement department plays a crucial role in helping to deliver these ambitions. We believe in the power of building relationships and partnerships with our valued alumni and supporters. And in providing them with the opportunity to offer gifts of time, experiences, and funding, which provide transformational experiences for our students and help fund world-leading research. 

The Student Funding & Engagement Officer plays an important role in providing mutual value to our funders, students, alumni, honorary graduates, and the University. You will be responsible for managing the department’s philanthropically funded opportunities for students and academic colleagues, such as scholarships, experience and employability funds, and postgraduate and research opportunities.  

You will oversee the full funding lifecycle for our programmes including administering the application process, arranging assessment panels, awarding funds, and connecting recipients to other opportunities. You will nurture relationships with recipients and build a programme of engagement to ensure they maximise their funding opportunity and capture its impact.

You will have,

• Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent time management

• Great communication skills that nurture and develop strong relationships

• Experience of organising and running events both online and in-person

• An ongoing openness to learn and develop your knowledge

The role offered is permanent, working for 30 hours per week and can take advantage of our hybrid working policy.

We are committed to investing in potential. We encourage people to contact us if they think they only meet some of the criteria for an informal chat to discuss your suitability for the role.

Please contact Louise Caseley, Philanthropy Manager.

Further details:

The University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment for all staff regardless of age, disability, family or caring responsibilities, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief (including non-belief), sex and sexual orientation. We embrace equality and diversity in our working, learning, research and teaching environment and are committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive community. We particularly encourage applicants from Minority Ethnic backgrounds because the University is under-represented by Minority Ethnic staff.

For the vast majority of our roles we operate an agile working system with time split between working on campus and at the employee's home. It is the University's expectation that home working will take place within the UK.

Further information about working for us, as well as the wide range of benefits we offer, can be found in the working with us section of our vacancies page.

At The Elephant Group, we believe talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. That’s where we come in. We’re on a mission to create fairer access to top universities for talented young people from underrepresented backgrounds. As our Programme Coordinator, you’ll play a significant role in helping us drive this change.

This is a chance to blend a love of delivering content to audiences via virtual and in person events with an enthusiasm for working with large groups of young people, schools and university partners. As well as this, you’ll have a flair for providing fantastic customer service with great project management, professional communication and organisation skills to juggle multiple events and programmes simultaneously. Lastly above all, you’ll have a passion for our mission to support young people to reach their full potential.

In the role, you’ll support our Head of Programmes in the delivery of our transformative programmes – Elephant Access and Meta Method. Programme Coordinators are at the heart of our programme delivery, taking an important role in  managing our online and in-person activities including webinars, school visits, and larger events such as our annual Launch, Spring Conference, and Summer Academy events. They also support our evaluation including data gathering and analysis, and lead our social media strategy for students.

We are a small charity with big plans. In 2024 we were short listed for the “Student Mobility Impact Award” and our inspiring CEO Jayne Taylor, was a finalist in the “Rising Chief Executive” category at the Third Sector Awards. 

This is a brilliant opportunity for a warm, relatable, hard-working graduate to make a difference from the work you do (as well as developing yourself) working in a fast-paced ambitious charity. Come and join our friendly herd!

Salary: £23,000- £26,000 depending on experience

Contract: Permanent (subject to a successful probation review at 3 months)

Hours: Full-time only (we are not able to offer job share or compressed hours)

Benefits: 28 days holiday plus 3 days at Christmas and bank holidays, 5% pension contribution, hybrid working, training & development opportunities

Location: Midlands/Yorkshire- Hybrid. Travel to partner schools in the Midlands & Yorkshire 2-3 times a week depending on business need (you must be able to drive), and occasional travel to London

You will need a suitable home working space. We will provide your equipment including furniture if required. You need to reside in Midlands or Yorkshire. Frequent organisational travel is expected with expenses paid.

Essential Skills and Experience

We welcome applications from people that have an enthusiasm for our social justice mission, the desire to develop themselves in the role and the following: 

• Confident, articulate public speaking, presenting and chairing to large groups including young people. 

• Enjoys delivering front led & interactive content.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills .

• Excellent programme/ project / event management skills . 

• Self-organised with an ability to prioritise

• You must have a valid driving licence

• Energised by interacting with our young people and enjoys delivering fantastic professional customer service. 

• Able to work proactively to overcome obstacles to achieve the organisation’s goals with a zeal for achieving excellence.

• Comfortable working in a changing environment using your initiative.

• Hold a undergraduate or post graduate UK degree  (Graduated within the last 5 years)

We are looking for a People Business Partner to join the National Theatre People and Culture department on a 12 month fixed term contract.

The People Business Partners work strategically with managers and support staff providing advice and guidance, in developing people solutions to enable the organisation to meet its objectives.

Working closely with the People Operations, Resourcing, and Development areas of the People team, the Business Partners collaborate with the Advisors and Co-ordinators to ensure smooth-running of all aspects of the employee lifecycle

The successful candidate will have the following: 

• CIPD level 5 qualified or equivalent level of experience
• Previous experience of working in a generalist HR/People role, engaging and consulting with key stakeholders to deliver business needs in line with strategic objectives
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR/People best practice
• Experience of working in partnership on the management of change programmes, with the necessary knowledge of a legal and policy framework
• Skill and experience to work collaboratively and can drive projects through to completion and share learning

If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!

The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Friday 21st February 2025 at 12 noon.

We are committed to treating all our employees with dignity and respect. We support our diverse workforce to thrive in an inclusive and supportive working environment that is driven by our organisational values, mission and vision.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.

About the role

• You will be coordinating an innovative tenant-led partnership in Manchester, called Ageing Well in Place in Hulme. This is a rare opportunity to work on a genuinely tenant-led co-creation partnership that is achieving significant community mobilisation and positive outcomes among social housing tenants.
• You will work together with tenant committees and older and vulnerable people in high rise social housing accommodation to encourage social participation, build confidence and capacity, and facilitate peer support and leadership development.
• You will work closely with tenants to realise their ideas and aspirations for their block, their physical environment and neighbourhood, and their own wellbeing.
• You will convene quarterly multi-agency Ageing Well in Place partnership meetings and support tenants to build constructive relationships with local agencies and providers to achieve their goals.
• You will work closely with an Independent Living Outreach worker who will deliver one-to-one casework support to tenants at the same accommodation blocks.

About you

• You have excellent relationship building skills and experience of working with disadvantaged groups of people to take collective action to achieve positive outcomes for people and communities.
• You enjoy organising social activities and events in response to community priorities, interests and needs.
• You have an organised and strategic mindset and the professionalism to foster positive working relationships between community, voluntary and public sector organisations and representatives.
• You cope well with conflict and have a calm and grounded approach, with the ability to mediate different perspectives to come to positive collective agreements and ways forward.

About CLASS

• CLASS is a Manchester-based registered charity that exists to support a network of place-based community associations called Community Savers.
• CLASS exists to build the strategic and financial capacity of tenant, resident, and community groups and neighbourhood forums to achieve better outcomes for their local area. We support a range of community-catalysed and community-led initiatives and co-creation partnerships.
• CLASS works in alliance with the Community Savers leadership in all that we do.
• CLASS is the lead convening agency for the Ageing Well in Place in Hulme partnership which is a tenant-led initiative focused on the co-creation of innovative solutions for ageing well in place at height in social housing with a range of voluntary and public sector organisations.
• CLASS values wellbeing, family life, and work-life balance. We offer attractive Terms and Conditions relating to flexitime, annual leave, and a NEST Pension scheme with 10% employer contribution.

The Centre for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People (CfD) is a registered small-sized charity that delivers a wide range of services including community development and assistive equipment services to people in Bristol who are Deaf, hard of hearing or deafened. As our mission statement says, we are working toward creating a Bristol “where everyone can participate in all aspects of life in the city, whatever their level of hearing”.

CfD challenges the prejudice and barriers that Deaf and hard of hearing people face in their daily lives. We are developing exciting new plans for activities that will contribute to our aims and promote equality for all deaf people. 

CfD is seeking a Manager to run our Equipment Service, contribute to projects and support our CEO as we move forward with our new plans. The post-holder will be based at the Vassall Centre, Gill Ave, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 2QQ.

This is an exciting opportunity to help CfD grow. You will manage our Equipment Service for Deaf and hard of hearing people, with a focus on developing the scope and reach of the service. You will also contribute to a portfolio of projects and support the CEO by managing staff and leading on areas of work such as HR and Health and Safety. We welcome applications from people who have experience of working with or supporting deaf people and those with management, administrative and marketing experience who would like to use these skills in a new area.

Summary of duties:

Equipment Service

The Manager will oversee the running of the Equipment Service, managing the two Equipment Officers and the two CfD Administrators, as well as being responsible for the Resource Room. You will also be responsible for the marketing of the Equipment Service, developing the existing marketing strategy and implementing your new approach. This part of your role will take 20 hours a week.

The Manager will also be responsible for developing the Equipment Service so that we reach more people, make more use of Bluetooth technology and offer more support to existing clients. This part of your role will take 7 hours a week.

The role may develop to include spending some time as an Equipment Officer, visiting clients, making assessments and providing equipment to clients. Training will be provided for this part of the role.

These parts of the role are core. All candidates will be asked to carry out these duties.

Additional hours are also available to:

1. Work an additional 3 hours a week developing the Equipment Service

2. Work with other CfD staff to develop and run projects and support the CfD CEO. This work will be up to an additional day a week (7.5 hours a week)

Current projects include:

· Developing new ways of supporting Deaf and hard of hearing people, with an emphasis on setting up “Living with Hearing Loss“ workshops and peer support groups for hard of hearing people.

· South Gloucestershire project – bringing Deaf and hard of hearing people together through monthly sessions with a focus on wellbeing.

· Community Development projects – these seek to build resilience, bring people together, and to make connections to their communities.

Support Role

You will support our CEO, Justin Smith, by dealing with queries from staff, deputising at some meetings and leading on HR matters, Health and Safety and GDPR.

This will be an exciting and challenging role. You will be busy, but you will be able to make a real contribution to CfD and to the lives of Deaf and hard of hearing people in Bristol and the surrounding counties.

Does this sound like you?

The main responsibilities are to:

Equipment Service

1. Manage, maintain, and improve the Equipment Service.

2. Line-manage the two Equipment Officers and the two CfD Administrators.

3. Develop and implement the current marketing strategy for the Equipment Service, including use of social media, the CfD website, outreach work and presentations.

4. Produce equipment service reports for the CfD Trustees and Bristol City Council in a timely manner and to a professional standard.

5. Work with the CfD Communications and Engagement Officer to develop the Equipment Service Newsletter so it becomes a CfD newsletter of interest to deaf people throughout Bristol and the surrounding counties.

6. Improve the Equipment Service website so that it becomes a resource for clients and professionals.

Projects

Tasks will include some of the following:

1. Manage contracts and support staff to manage their budgets across a number of projects.

2. Lead on using our database to produce high quality statistics on our work.

3. Support staff to ensure that CfD produces reports for funders to meet the required deadlines.

4. Contribute to a number of projects, including developing new ways of supporting hard of hearing people to adjust to hearing loss and to find effective strategies for meeting the challenges that hard of hearing people face in Bristol.

CEO Support

Tasks will include some of the following:

1. Lead on HR, Health and Safety, Risk Management, GDPR compliance and good practice.

2. Deputise for the CEO at selected meetings and events, and to develop and maintain relationships with key external partners and agencies.

3. Work with the CEO to cost and implement new initiatives and service delivery opportunities.

General

1. Attend conferences, training and other staff development opportunities. 

2. Develop an agreed personal training plan and carry this out using internal and external training as required.

3. Adhere to and promote CfD’s policies and standards, especially the Equal Opportunities, Data Protection, Safeguarding, Health and Safety and Communication policies.

4. Act as an ambassador for CfD; promoting a positive and professional image and attitude at all times.

5. Support the CEO and other CfD staff in achieving the aims of CfD and carry out such other relevant duties as may be agreed.

6. Support CfD to find funding for new projects involving Deaf and Hard of Hearing people.

7. Coordinate and manage own Access to Work support (if needed).

Terms and conditions:

1. This is a part/full-time position of 27- 37.5 hours a week.  CfD’s core hours are 10am – 4pm. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required. Applications are welcome from candidates who wish to work for any number of hours between 27 and 37.5 (full-time). Part-time hours may be split across 4 or 5 days.

2. This is a permanent post, subject to availability of funding. Equipment Service funding from Bristol City Council is renewed every 3 years subject to CfD winning a competitive tender.  The current service contract will run to the end of March 2026.

3. Salary £27,500 - £31,000 a year pro rata.

Note:

The final interpretation of this job description rests with the CEO in consultation with the Board of Trustees and the jobholder. The job description will be reviewed in the course of supervision meetings and any amendments will be negotiated with the jobholder. The jobholder is also expected to share in other CfD activities as time permits and by agreement with the CEO.

 Essential skills, abilities and knowledge:

· Educated to A-Level standard, including Maths and English GCSEs.

· Knowledge and understanding of the voluntary sector and sympathy with the objectives of CfD.

· Able to deal with telephone calls and queries (through interpreter if required) in a pleasant manner.

· Some knowledge of specialist equipment for Deaf and hard of hearing people.

· Experience of producing reports.

· Experience of collating and inputting data onto databases and extracting information for monitoring (CfD uses a CRM system called “Charitylog”. Training will be provided for this system).

· Experience of delivering projects or services in a timely manner and to budget.

· Able to use Microsoft office to a high level, including Word and Excel.

· Ability to monitor budgets and use Excel to check and prepare budgets.

· Ability to write clear and concise documents suitable for a range of audiences, including professionals and service-users.

· Understanding of the importance of evaluating a service.

· Ability to deliver presentations to small and medium-sized audiences in an engaging manner.

· Ability to form positive working relationships with other professionals.

Desirable skills, abilities and knowledge:

· A marketing qualification or experience of marketing a service.

· Experience of working with Deaf and/or hard of hearing people.

· Ability to communicate in British Sign Language (training can be provided).

· Experience of working closely with service users and explaining complex issues clearly.

· Understanding of the social model of disability.

· Experience of using social media and writing content for websites.

· Experience of managing staff.

Things we expect all staff to support us with:

· Actively seek out opportunities for development and income generation.

· Read, understand and follow CfD’s policies and procedures.

· Stay up to date with key developments in your specialist area.

· Be willing to occasionally work evenings and weekends.

· Participate in team-meetings and development days.

· Be willing to travel across Bristol and occasionally further afield.

· Represent CfD at local, regional and national meetings and events.

In return, you will receive:

• Competitive pay and holiday allowance

o  25 days a year plus Bank Holidays pro rata per year

• Employee pension contributions

• A flexible working policy

o Our core hours are 10:00 until 16:00 Monday to Friday

• The opportunity to be part of a committed, skilled and supportive team

• Support to develop your skills further

Equipment Service – Further Information:

The aim of the Equipment Service is to make sure that clients get the equipment they need and are confident in using it.  We support clients to be independent by helping to remove some of the barriers they face because of their hearing loss.

The Deaf Equipment Service is contracted to CfD by Bristol City Council. CfD has run the Equipment Service for Deaf and hard of hearing people for over 10 years. Our Equipment Officers make pre-arranged visits to the homes of Deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing people within the city of Bristol. We carry out assessments to find out what clients need and then supply the equipment (usually free of charge), provide training so clients know how to use it and support clients if they need repairs or replacement equipment. Every year we work with around 400 clients. The equipment we supply includes TV listening devices, flashing doorbells, amplified telephones and personal listeners. We are developing an outreach programme to try and reach as many deaf people in Bristol as we can.

As the Manager of the Equipment Service, your main tasks will be:

1. Manage, maintain, and improve the Equipment Service to make sure all KPIs are met.

2. Manage the Equipment Service budget and make sure all activities are delivered within budget.

3. Manage the two part-time Equipment Officers and the two CfD Administrators, including conducting supervisions, and chairing team meetings.

4. Develop and implement the marketing strategy for the Equipment Service so that the service expands to meet our new targets.

5. Support the administrators to monitor the Equipment Service email inbox, responding promptly to all customer related queries. 

6. Keep records using CfD’s Charitylog database, electronic files and some paper records.

7. Produce regular reports and statistics on work done.

8. Develop the Equipment Service by:

a. Exploring how workshops on hearing loss can be used to support hard of hearing people.

b. Developing peer-support as a way of promoting the wellbeing of hard of hearing people.

9. Review and improve the administrative systems e.g. electronic and paper filing systems, data collection, record management.  

10. Greet visitors to the resource centre and provide demonstrations of a selection of assistive technology.

11. Work with the Equipment Service Team to provide content for the organisation’s website and social media presence relevant to the Equipment Service, including the sharing of stories and information.

12. Lead on reviewing and improving the Equipment Service website.

Citizens UK 

 Citizens UK is the UK’s biggest, most diverse and most effective people-powered alliance. We bring communities and local organisations together to work on issues that matter; from campaigning for zebra crossings on dangerous roads, to reforming the immigration system, to the Living Wage campaign. We have a track record of winning change through hundreds of local and national campaigns. We know everyday people have the ability to shape the world around them. We believe that through developing local leaders, we can drive nationwide change and create community-led solutions to big and small problems.

Community Organising 

Through our theory of social change, called community organising, we train thousands of everyday people to lead change in their communities, equipping them with the skills to hold politicians and other powerholders to account. We are made up of 500+ member organisations in powerful alliances throughout the UK. Our members include schools, universities, faith groups, parents’ groups, health practices, charities, trade unions and other civil society organisations. 

Purpose 

At Citizens UK, our organisers and project staff work within communities to develop leaders, strengthen organisations, campaign for change and organise across difference. There are various project roles and operational, communication, finance and HR roles that support the organisation and project staff and organisers to deliver on this mission and work. This work is rewarding and can be challenging; it requires a personal commitment to inclusion, a willingness to listen and disagree respectfully, and an interest in working in an organisation where our staff, member institutions and leaders will come from a diversity of backgrounds and often hold views that may be very different from our own. More information about how we operate within this context and build trusted relationships across difference can be found on our website and is covered in induction. Onboarding and navigating this relational culture, and type of work, is supported by line managers and further training.  

Migrant & Refugee Organising Team 

We have an exciting opportunity for a lawyer or level 3 immigration advisor to join our Migrant and Refuge Organising team (MARO). MARO fits within our ‘Migrants and Refugees’ theme of work, which combines place-based and multi-issue organising, with effective national campaigns, and the pioneering community sponsorship of refugees. Staff joining MARO are joining a thriving team that links into the wider Migrants and Refugees theme and into the range of other Citizens UK teams. 

You will be responsible for delivering workshops in our member institutions, providing legal insight to our campaigns, and exploring additional campaigning opportunities. You will also be responsible for shaping Citizens UK’s community lawyering strategy and ensuring that Citizens UK has the appropriate registrations and structures for the project to succeed.

The ideal candidate would have a deep understanding of immigration law, an interest in community organising and civic institutions, and an ability to build relationships and trust with people from a range of backgrounds. The ideal candidate will be committed to justice for migrant communities and be dedicated to building power. 

There is scope for this area of work to expand and so we are looking for a candidate who has the vision and ability to innovate and build a new area of work.

Main Responsibilities 

Reporting to Senior Organiser , you will: 

• Deliver legal workshops with Citizens UK member organisations and offer 2nd tier advice

• Provide providing legal insight to Citizens UK migration campaigns 

• Work with Community Organisers and community leaders to explore additional campaigning opportunities 

• Oversee the Citizens UK’s community lawyering project including relating to partners and funders 

Person Specification 

REQUIREMENTS (D = Desirable, E= Essential) 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Degree or equivalent professional qualification in immigration law (D) 

EXPERIENCE 

• Experience delivering legal workshops (E) 

• Experience of building and managing successful relationships and partnerships including funders, migration sector organisations and community organisations (E) 

• Experience organising or working with local communities, campaigners or leaders to achieve change (E) 

• Experience of working in community settings (E) 

KEY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE 

• Knowledge of immigration law (E) 

• Outstanding project management skills and the ability to juggle a wide range of competing demands (E) 

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, lead, and influence others (E) 

• Understanding of the policy and campaign landscape of migrant justice in the UK (E) 

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES  

• A commitment to justice for migrants and the principles of Citizens UK (E) 

• Thrives in a culture which encourages you to innovate, take risks, as well as creating relationships in the team which enable a high level of trust (E) 

• Enthusiastic and proactive self-starter and the ability to act on own initiative (E) 

Interview date: 25th February 2025

Transforming Lives for Good (TLG) are a national Christian charity working in partnership with local churches to give struggling children a hope and a future. We are looking for a well-organised, relational leader who is passionate about the way TLG enables local churches across the UK to get alongside struggling families in their communities. The Church Relationships Lead will work as part of the national Volunteer Programmes (VP) Team, reporting to the Early Intervention Network Support Manager and collaborating with staff responsible for programme training and development.

This is an exciting time to join our growing VP team to support an increasing number of churches who have chosen to partner with TLG through running the Early Intervention (EI) programme. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and supporting EI Coordinators to effectively run their centres, as well as training new EI coach teams.

TLG is a Christian charity and, as a team, we want to bring our faith to the work we do; as such, we are recruiting an individual with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. TLG is also committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS. We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds, to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.

Hours: Part Time, 30 hours per week

Location: Homebased with access to Greater London and the South

Closing Date: 18th February 

Initial Interviews: 26th February Online

Final Interviews: 4th March at our National Support Office in West Yorkshire

Are you passionate about volunteering and the positive impact animals can have on people’s lives? Do you thrive in a role where you can shape strategy while making a hands-on difference?

Charity People is delighted to be supporting Pets as Therapy (PAT) in their search for a Volunteer Experience Manager.

Location: Hybrid – Minimum 2 days per week in Head Office (Chalgrove)
Hours: Part-time – 28 hours per week
Salary: Circa £37k pro rata (£29.6k actual)

Benefits: 28 days pro rate + pension scheme

About the Charity:

PAT is a UK-wide charity enabling volunteers to share the joy of their pets with those in need. Founded in 1983, PAT has a long history of improving mental health and wellbeing through the unique bond between humans and animals. Their volunteers and PAT Pets visit hospitals, care homes, schools, and other community settings, bringing comfort, companionship, and connection to people of all ages. They also help children build confidence in reading – PAT Pets are great listeners!

The Role:

Volunteers are at the heart of PAT, and as Volunteer Experience Manager, you’ll ensure they have a rewarding and seamless experience. You will lead on the development and implementation of strategies to grow the volunteer community from 5,700 to 10,000 over the next five years, while managing a small, dedicated team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a Volunteer Engagement Strategy to enhance volunteer experience
• Lead volunteer recruitment, increasing numbers significantly.
• Oversee a small team, ensuring excellent volunteer support.
• Streamline recruitment processes to be efficient and safe.
• Maintain up-to-date volunteer policies and procedures.
• Manage volunteer training, including the eLearning platform.
• Ensure effective communication with volunteers via newsletters and updates.
• Support volunteers in using the My PAT CRM portal.
• Act as PAT’s safeguarding lead and stay updated on best practices. 

Who They’re Looking For: 

• Significant experience in volunteer management and understanding of best practices.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and strategic thinking abilities.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies.
• Experience in managing safeguarding issue with volunteers.
• Experience using CRM systems for volunteer management.
• A flexible, non-judgemental approach to people and work.
• Strong numeracy skills to transform data into meaningful reports and action plans. 

And most importantly, you will have a passion for volunteering and a deep appreciation for the incredible human-animal bond. 

Why Join Them? 

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a role that combines strategic vision with hands-on leadership. You’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to spreading the joy and companionship of PAT visits across the UK. They are committed to building an inclusive and diverse organisation and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

How to Apply: 

If you’re ready to make an impactful difference, then we want to hear from you. Please send your CV to Priya Vencatasawmy at Charity People for further details of the application process. 

Closing date: 28th February
First stage interview: 10th or 11th March

Charity People actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.