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Do you want to help improve people’s mental wellbeing?
At Mental Health Resource we are passionate about improving mental wellbeing in our community by providing people with information and wellbeing tools, enabling people to feel supported, and providing opportunities for social connections. We deliver high quality and effective services across West Kent providing safe spaces and person-centred mental health support.
We are a well-established, independent charity based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent and this is an exciting part-time opportunity for you to join our small and friendly team. 

The role
We are looking for a dynamic and compassionate Mental Health Trainer to deliver short courses to groups of people in our community to improve their mental wellbeing. You will also deliver mental health awareness workshops to corporates and other organisations in and around the Tunbridge Wells area, and help to facilitate internal workshops with staff and volunteers. The main duties and responsibilities are:

1. Course Development:

• Design and develop short courses for specific groups of people in our community, with information and tools to enable people to manage their mental wellbeing, ensuring content is evidence-based, culturally sensitive, and relevant to diverse audiences.
• Develop workshops for corporates and other organisations on mental health and steps they can take to promote mental wellbeing in their workplace or organisation.

2. Course Delivery:

• Facilitate engaging and interactive short courses and workshops on mental health, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Provide practical tools and strategies for managing mental health and promoting mental wellbeing.

3. Participant Engagement:

• Foster a participatory and non-judgmental atmosphere that encourages open discussion and sharing among participants.
• Respond to participant questions and concerns with empathy and expertise.

5. Promotion:

• Work with the Marketing Manager to develop and disseminate marketing and promotional materials and activities for the short courses.
• Attend events and meetings, and deliver talks, to promote the courses, training and the work of the wider charity.

6. Evaluation and Feedback:

• Collect and analyse feedback from participants to continually improve course content and delivery, and share feedback with colleagues.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the courses and workshops and make adjustments as needed.

An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

You will have experience of supporting people with complex mental health issues, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong networking and presentation skills and a passion for raising awareness about mental wellbeing. As a Mental Health Trainer, you will play a crucial role in representing the charity and enhancing the mental wellbeing of our community through the delivery of engaging and informative short courses and workshops.

You will be a great team player, and someone who is friendly, collaborative and who wants to contribute to a positive charity culture.

The role is office-based, with days and hours to suit where possible, and scope for flexibility and some working from home. 

We offer an attractive benefits package including: 

• a competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave entitlement per year pro rata (plus bank holidays), which rises to 30 days after 10 years’ service 
• An additional day of leave on your birthday 
• A fully supportive working environment with regular supervision
• Flexible working
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Ongoing training relevant to your role, and access to a range of training courses 
• Up to 4% matched pension contributions

Mental Health Resource is an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience or skillset doesn’t align perfectly with the role description and person specifications, please apply anyway, we would still love to hear from you.

If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

Do you have a passion for inspiring and engaging people with the natural world? Are you an enthusiastic team player able to deliver a range of key skills to support an experienced and fast-moving project team?

The Project Support Officer (“PSO”) role is fundamental to the delivery of our Wilder Connections project. The role requires a range of skills and experience across the following elements which are described in greater detail in the Recruitment pack which can be found on our website and include:

• Activity administration
• Supporting practical activity delivery – group visits and events
• Volunteer administration
• Data and photographic record keeping
• Marketing and social media
• General project support 

If you’re passionate about nature and eager to make a real impact on our journey to a Wilder Doddington then we’d love to hear from you.Full details and online application form can be found on our website www. doddingtonhall. com/jobs/

The role is partly funded by a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund which continues until the end of 2027, but our intention is that the role should extend beyond this time.

Experiences Programme Manager
Location: WWT Slimbridge, Gloucester, GL2 7BT – hybrid working optional
Salary: £22,277 per annum (£27,847 FTE)
Contract: Fixed term until 31 July 2025
Hours: 30 per week over 4 or 5 days

About The Role
Would you like to be part of a team that makes a positive difference for people and nature? 

The Experience and Engagement team support WWT’s wetland sites to create amazing visitor experiences that connect people with nature and inspire them to protect it.

As Experiences Programme Manager you will plan, co-ordinate and work with our sites, other central teams and external contractors to deliver internal programmes of work to raise our standards of presentation, service, accessibility, interpretation and programming.

This is a fixed term role until 31 July 2025 to cover an internal secondment within the Experience and Engagement team. This role is based at our WWT Slimbridge site, with the option for hybrid working.  The hours are 30 per week over 4 or 5 days.You may occasionally be required to travel to our other wetland sites around the UK. 

About You
As our Experiences Programme Manager:

• You'll develop resources including best practice guides and inspiration packs to support our site teams, so experience of copywriting and editing will be essential. 
•  You'll be a confident and creative communicator, acting as the Experiences & Engagement lead for internal communications, training and development. 
• You'll lead our Experiences Academy, developing the knowledge and skills of our colleagues through webinars, workshops and events. 
• Overseeing the management of our creative database and researching creative partnerships, you’ll be someone who is highly organised and thrives on a challenge. 

This is an exciting time to join us as we develop our approach to visitor experiences at our wetland sites. We’ll make sure that you get all the support you need to be the best you can be, working as part of a team doing amazing things for people and nature.

About Us
We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.

Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.

Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?

 Why you’ll love working at WWT

• Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
• Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
• 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
• Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
• Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
• Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
• Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from Care first

Closing date: 25th September 2024

Interested?

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.

WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.

No agencies please.

Job Purpose

This is an exciting opportunity to join Shaw Trust’s growing Supported Internships (SI) programme. We seek candidates with experience working with neurodiverse young people or adults, who are flexible, committed, and effective communicators. The Tutor or Job Coach will engage with vulnerable young people and work with employers to secure placements. 

Positions are available in High Wycombe and at the Bath Road Marriott Hotel in Heathrow.

Job Description

• Organise and direct the on-site learning programme.
• Recruit and assess students with disabilities for the programme.
• Plan and deliver daily classroom activities and lesson plans to achieve the Pearson’s Employability Award (Entry Level 3 – Level 2).
• Support interns in developing portfolios, achieving accreditation, and obtaining recommendation letters.
• Oversee interns' emotional and social welfare.
• Collaborate with local authorities and businesses, attending meetings to address student progression and employment needs.
• Develop and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and career plans for students.
• Ensure interns understand their roles through host business inductions.
• Work with job coaches and managers to create and modify internship sites.
• Support interns at worksite placements, including job coaching and identifying placements.
• Build relationships with parents and educate staff on disability awareness.
• Plan and coordinate events like inductions and graduations.
• Contribute to marketing efforts and resolve training and employment issues.
• Train interns in personal hygiene, communication, and job behavior.
• Complete job coaching paperwork and apply for Access to Work funding.
• Address legal responsibilities concerning intern safety and welfare.

Person Specification

• Level 3 Education and Training Award (PTTLS) or willingness to obtain.
• Strong communication skills with diverse groups.
• Dynamic and innovative, with leadership and management experience.
• Ability to build effective partnerships and manage a workload.
• Proven success in achieving outcomes and developing new services.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies related to Children and Young People’s Services and SEND.

Seeking a purposeful career change? Embark on a transformative journey with the On Purpose Associate Programme, offering a unique opportunity for mid-career professionals to transition into impactful work. This paid, year-long leadership programme is designed for those ready to pivot their professional journey towards creating a sustainable, equitable and just future.

Programme summary:

• Make a real impact: Through two 6-month work placements with leading organisations, you'll gain hands-on experience tackling pressing social and environmental issues. Our partners, including Triodos, Better Society Capital, Save the Children, Oddbox, and Sustainable Ventures, provide unparalleled opportunities to contribute to meaningful change.

• Expert-led learning: Immerse yourself in an intensive Learning & Development programme, with weekly in-person sessions led by experts from across sectors. This blend of professional training and academic rigour equips you with the leadership skills, knowledge and mindset to drive systemic change. 

• 1-2-1 mentoring & coaching: Receive personalised support through fortnightly mentoring sessions and quarterly executive coaching, fostering both personal and professional growth.

• Join a supportive community: You'll be welcomed into a tight-knit cohort of ~20 like-minded and ambitious Associates. Together, you'll share ideas, challenges, and successes, creating a sense of belonging and mutual support that extends far beyond the programme's duration. You’ll also join the expansive On Purpose community, connecting with a global network of impact-driven professionals offering life-long inspiration, collaboration and opportunities.

Why join us?

• Earn while you learn: A competitive gross salary of £25,645 per annum, supporting your full-time commitment to creating change.

• Have a transformative impact: Join nearly 1000 purpose-driven alumni who are leading change worldwide in all parts of the system, with 92% working in the impact sector.

• Access diverse career opportunities: Our Associates have moved into sustainability jobs and social impact roles ranging from CEOs of social enterprises to leadership positions within traditional companies driving change from within. We have a former music label business owner now the CEO of Hubbub, a former Consultant now Managing Director of Divine Chocolate, and a former Marketer at Google now Head of Europe for Terra.do.

Who we’re looking for:

This programme is ideal for individuals seeking a career change into the environment and social impact sector, or for those already in the impact sector who want to develop new skills, have the opportunity to work in more commercial organisations, or to join an engaged network of people who share your values and are working toward the same goal. 

Specific sector/industry experience is not important. We’re looking for talented people from diverse industries who have a determination to bring their skills and experience to purpose-driven projects and to driving systemic change. We seek ambitious individuals with:

• A minimum of three years full-time professional experience

• The right to work in the UK

• Fluency in English 

• Office environment experience 

• Excitement towards building a career that helps transform our economy from profit to purpose

• Skills in project management, stakeholder engagement, adaptability, interpersonal communication, problem-solving, quantitative analysis and strategic thinking.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences and those who are often under-represented in the impact sector, including but not limited to individuals with disabilities and those from diverse ethnic, gender identities, sexualities, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.

How to apply:

• Register your interest via our website to receive a link to your online application form.

• Closing date for applications: Monday 21 October, 9:00 am (BST).

• Interviews scheduled for mid-late November with the programme starting in April 2025.

At LMSU, being student led is one of our core values. Student groups/communities play a vital role in building a community of like-minded individuals at LMSU, we have one of the most diverse student body’s that are always coming to us to make their ideas come true. As the Student Communities Coordinator, you play a vital role in making this happen, through your guidance and leadership you have an impact on students’ life to give them the best experiences and skills to develop themselves and build a community at London Met. You will support with event management, finances, team building, risk management, University policies & procedure and other training. Working with students to be the best student group leaders they can be and take these skills with them for their future.

If you believe this role is for you, why not apply today.

To apply please send your CV, and a Cover Letter which outline how you meet the person specification in the Job description (No more than two A4 pages).

We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce, as we understand the importance of having staff with varied lived experiences and backgrounds that reflect various needs of our student community. We welcome applications from all, and we strongly encourage applications from people of ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, people with dependants and people who identify as LGBTQIA+. We conduct anonymous shortlisting, and all our interview panels have Unconscious Bias Training to support a fair recruitment process.

The Operations Volunteering Experience Coordinator helps people with sight loss live the life they choose by ensuring volunteers in Operations-based roles are set up for success by preparing and training them for their role. Once in their role, they will support a positive volunteering experience by working to retain, further utilize and develop our volunteers in their role and wider into the Guide Dog family and community. Without our volunteers, none of our services would be possible. 

We currently have 2 roles available one would work across the two teams in Sheffield & Notthingham; and the other to work across the two teams in Atherton & Liverpool. A typical fortnight would include days working from the office, days in the community, and some home working. The role holder will manage the time and location of their working days.

For this role, you’ll work 35 hours per week, 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. Please be aware that this role may include some travel covering your region and work outside of your usual 9-5 working hours.

We offer a generous pension scheme, annual leave, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people.

More details can be found in the attached candidate pack and job description.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Candidate requirements

To be able to fulfil this role, the skills and experience we are looking for in a potential candidate include;

Essential

• Experienced with CRM database use, including navigation, inputting, report building, and analytics.

• Experience of managing and supporting volunteers.

• Experience of implementing new working practices within a team.

• Demonstrable and up-to-date knowledge of good practice in equality, diversity, and inclusion. 

• Demonstrable and up-to-date knowledge of GDPR and use of Customer Relationship Management systems. 

• Relevant and up to date knowledge of safeguarding principles.

• Proven ability to plan and implement projects and programmes of work. 

• Demonstrable ability to problem solve and advise with complaints.

• Computer literate with an intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.

Desirable 

• Relevant qualification in volunteer management or equivalent. 

• Experience with Salesforce CRM database

• Facilitation and/or training skills.

• Experience of creating an inclusive work environment for people with a disability.

• Personal experience of volunteering.

For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to be successful in this role please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below. The candidate pack contains more information about this role & the recruitment process at Guide Dogs.

If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We cannot provide sponsorship for this role.

How to apply 

Applications need to be made using the online application form via our website on our jobs portal, accessed using the ‘apply’ button above. 

As part of your application ensure you provide evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description. 

The system has a one-hour time limit. We would advise you to prepare your answers separately and then copy and paste into the online form once finalised. 

If any mandatory fields are missed, a pop-up box will appear at the top of the page advising which sections require completion.

Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If there is not enough space in your application form to provide this information, please ensure you upload additional documentation containing the additional detail.

We have a number of Youth Development Lead positions we are recruiting for across the East Midlands.

We will be hosting an assessment centres on the 3rd and 4th of October at our Nottingham centre.  Please note you must be available to attend on those day. You can find out more about each role we have advertised and its specialism along with the relevant job description by viewing the adverts on our Careers site. All roles we are considering for the Assessment Centre will have (East Midlans) in brackets by them.

Why do we need Youth Development Leads? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with every three in four moving into a positive outcome for either work, education or training. Youth Development Leads play a crucial role in supporting young people, no matter the young person's background or current circumstances, to fulfil their full potential. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Youth Development Leads! 

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Unless the location of the role is remote, the Youth Development Lead role requires a combination of office days and working from home. 
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – PT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The Prince's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people who can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by PT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and Pulse (LGBTQIA+ Network). 

Are you ready to lead and develop this pioneering new project in partnership with the Office of Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner (OSPCC). Do you thrive on building trust and engagement with young people, school communities and families?

As the Breck Foundation's new Project Coordinator (Pan Sussex), with the support of the CEO, you will lead the initial project set up, the recruitment of schools and young people, followed by all training and coordination of the delivery.

The post holder will need to be based in Sussex, required to work from home permanently but willing and able to easily travel regularly to various locations across East and West Sussex, occasionally farther as necessary to fulfil the requirements of the role, to deliver aspects of the programme and to engage with other stakeholders and colleagues.

Breck Foundation 

Breck Foundation is a unique and dynamic organisation that makes a real difference. The charity was founded in 2014 in memory of Breck Bednar, a 14-year-old boy who was groomed and murdered by someone he met online. We inform, educate and campaign to help young people and the wider UK public reclaim the internet from those who seek to harm others through it. Our educational programmes reach thousands of students, parents and safeguarding professionals each year.

The Project

Over the last few years, the Breck Foundation worked closely with Volunteer Police Cadet Units in Surrey and Tower Hamlets to train cadets as ‘Breck Ambassadors’, equipping them with the training needed to talk in schools to their peers about staying safe online and the key signs of grooming.

We are proud to take this successful project further having secured funding with the Office of Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner (OSPCC) to recruit and train up to 30 ‘Youth Ambassadors’ (for online safety) in schools across Sussex. The Youth Ambassadors will learn how to tell Breck’s story and empower young people with the tools they need to stay safe online. Working closely with schools to enable the students to become Online Safety Ambassadors for their school community, advocate for their peers and to be a voice of expertise and counsel. You will work with schools and community groups to generate impact through Breck’s story (on online grooming) and other important topics related to children’s online safety.

This flagship project for the OSPCC will launch in April 2025 (Coordinator starts in January 2025) and run for at least 12 months, with potential funding up to three years. We hope it will set a precedent for others to follow our lead and develop similar programmes for young people across the UK.

To Apply:

Please attach your CV and personal statement, providing clear examples of how you meet the essential requirements of the job description - his is the section you will be scored. 

Closing date: Monday 7th October at 5:30pm

Interview date: From Tuesday 15th October 

Please note that this role is based at our Old Windsor centre.

Our expert team of canine behaviourists provide behavioural support and advice to teams within Battersea, members of the public, and the rescue organisations we work with around the world. The team design and help implement behaviour modification and training plans for dogs whilst coaching members of the canine care groups through the practical day-to-day steps. They also assist with behavioural and welfare assessments of animals who come into our centres and are on hand to help manage and provide further support with dogs with more complex behavioural needs. The team provide support to dogs during their stay at Battersea, and are also available for continued advice after rehoming.

We are now looking to recruit a Canine Behaviour and Training Advisor for our team in Old Windsor. Within this role, you will work with our operational teams in the assessment and welfare of the dogs in our care and in the provision of behavioural training and advice for staff, volunteers, customers and external organisations. You will be working as part of a care group to create behaviour modification plans, support with handling difficult dogs and make recommendations, along with the individual care group, for individual dog outcomes.

What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Working with our dogs and cats:
We are here for every dog and cat. Within our operational roles, this means providing the highest level of care and husbandry to our animals. Every day will be different and will sometimes involve emotionally challenging situations. Battersea has created an ethos of open conversations and carefully curated wellbeing initiatives to support our employees handling these scenarios. It is also important to note that the role is very physical and does involve a lot of manual tasks which are required to provide the exceptional standards of care to our animals. We ask you consider these aspects of the role carefully before applying.

Diversity and inclusion:
At Battersea, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.

By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives, and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse ethnic communities and people with disabilities, who we know are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.

More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 17th October 2024
Interview date(s): 24th & 28th October 2024

For full details, please download our recruitment pack.

All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Location: Manchester, Bristol, Newcastle, Nottingham, or London Hours: 37.5 hours

Start date: November, 2024 (we are happy to work with you and your notice period)

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £29,150 per annum if based in London. £26,575 per annum if based in Manchester, Nottingham, Newcastle or Bristol. Plus a £312 yearly tax-free work-from-home allowance.

Application deadline: 11th October 2024, 12 noon.

About upReach

Do you think that your socio-economic background should determine your career prospects?

upReach’s vision is of a society in which everybody has an equal opportunity to realise their full career potential. Our work is important because right now a student from disadvantaged background who gains a first-class degree from a top university is less likely to secure an elite job than a more privileged student with a 2.2. 

We are an award-winning charity employer working to address this issue in partnership with employers and universities. We help undergraduates from lower socioeconomic backgrounds achieve their career potential by providing an intensive programme of support that addresses socio-economic barriers to graduate employment. 

To find out more about how we support our students, visit our website and read our Annual Report, and Impact Report. 

ROLE SUMMARY

This role will report to the Senior Delivery Project Manager responsible for the ongoing development of the Alumni programme. The successful candidate will have a fantastic opportunity to guide our Alumni programme development. You will be responsible for organising events and opportunities for Alumni, such as our annual Professional Development Courses, in addition to communicating with both the Alumni group and the wider team about the programme and opportunities within it. You will also support tracking and reporting the impact of our work with Alumni to different stakeholders. You will have the opportunity to participate in the fast-paced and rewarding Future Charities Leaders Programme (FCLP) where no two days are the same, where you can focus on your professional development through the FCLP rotations (20% of your time), designed to build your charity management skills.

GRADUATE SCHEME SUMMARY

Being an Alumni Coordinator is the first step on upReach’s Future Charity Leaders Programme (FCLP). The FCLP provides you with a unique opportunity to:

• Work directly with our Alumni building their careers and exploring opportunities across different sectors, as well as our partner organisations who support them (4 days per week), while also;

• Gain exposure to various aspects of charity management through 6-month rotations (1 day per week).

• Receive training in Leadership throughout, and have the opportunity to complete an apprenticeship in Leadership and Management after 18 months on the programme (in place of rotations). 

The FCLP is designed either for graduates from any university, academic subject and background - or for those with experience in the corporate world who are looking for a career change and experience in the charity sector. 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

You will contribute to upReach's mission, by leading upReach’s Alumni Programme, including events and communications, supporting young professionals from lower socio-economic backgrounds  to continue to develop the key skills necessary for progression in the workplace.

You will report directly to the Senior Delivery Project Manager, who will be on hand to provide guidance and support throughout, and who you will have regular check-ins with on a weekly basis.

Please note it is not possible for the job description to cover the exhaustive list of responsibilities of your role due to the varied nature of the role. The job description aims to provide an overview of your remit and core responsibilities.

Key responsibilities include:

1) ENGAGING ALUMNI

Once a student has graduated from university, and subsequently upReach’s core programmes, you will encourage them to engage with a range of activities. You will be responsible for:

• Developing content for our Alumni Platform and drive the use of the platform amongst the Alumni group, maximising the number that update their details, sign up for events and support upReach in a variety of ways.

• Lead on communication about the programme, both with the Alumni group and with the team and other stakeholders.  This includes a monthly Alumni newsletter, whatsapp and social media posts. 

• Lead on the organisation and further development of the Alumni Ambassador Board, including working alongside the Senior Delivery Project Manager to coordinate the logistics of the group, from sending invitations and reminders, as well as organising content.

2) PARTNERSHIPS & EVENTS Our partners make our support possible, and you will gain hands-on experience developing strong relationships with employer partners. The size and complexity of each varies, but you may typically oversee 1-2 large partnerships or 3-4 smaller ones. This includes:

• Being a partner’s first point of contact, and participating in update meetings - for example, updating a funder on Alumni engagement at an event.

• Organising Alumni events (virtual and/or in person): This includes promoting them to Alumni, overseeing logistics, and gathering feedback. 

• Organising Alumni Professional Development Courses (virtual and/or in person). The Professional Development Courses typically involves 5 events focussed on skills necessary to ‘get on, after getting in’. You will be responsible for promoting them to Alumni, overseeing logistics, and gathering feedback. 

• Support the delivery of additional events where Alumni are included, including funding or external engagement events

• Support End of Year Reviews with partners, including data analysis on Alumni engagement and successes - with the aim of ensuring partners renew their agreements.

3) DEVELOP OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALUMNI TO GIVE BACK upReach Alumni are often interested in giving back to upReach after graduation. You will be responsible for:

• Coordinating Alumni volunteering opportunities, including keeping an up to date register of Alumni volunteers and opportunities for them to engage in.

• Collaborating with different teams across upReach, including:

  • External events: coordinating Alumni speakers and volunteers

  • Fundraising: collaborating on fundraising campaigns, specifically targeting Alumni

  • Programmes team: collaborating with different teams across the Associate-facing programmes team, ensuring they are able to access Alumni volunteers for Associate-facing events

4) ROTATIONS IN DIFFERENT AREAS OF CHARITY MANAGEMENT As part of the FCLP programme, you will work on rotational projects designed to give you a greater exposure and understanding of the different areas of charity management. 

You will have a six month rotation in each of the following areas during your first 18 months on the programme: (1) Fundraising, Partnerships and Comms, (2) Operations and Strategy (3) Project and Product Management.

• Each week you will work on projects related to your current rotation (7.5 hours per week). These projects will be agreed with your Rotation Manager, in line with the learning objectives for each rotation.

5) LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

During your initial 18 months on the programme, you will receive training every six weeks on different soft skills within Leadership through an external training provider. This training will take place through a mixture of online and face to face sessions. Training sessions will include: 

• Communication

• Understanding different working styles

• Conflict Management

• Emotional Intelligence

6) WIDER ORGANISATIONAL SUPPORT PCs play their part in helping upReach achieve broader organisational objectives. As a key contact point with Alumni and partners, you will play a crucial role in raising awareness of wider projects. Examples include: encouraging Alumni to make nominations to upReach’s Student Social Mobility Awards; and supporting our HR team with assessing applications to future cohorts of the FCLP. 

COLLABORATION AREAS

Collaboration is a key part of upReach’s culture, and as a PC you’ll have the opportunity to work together with a range of different teams across our organisation, including: 

• Fundraising and Events - Who will work with you to spread the word about how Alumni can ‘give back’ to upReach

• Partnerships - Who will support you with managing your partner relationships and look for new opportunities to develop the programme.

You will have a unique chance to work with a variety of additional teams during your rotations, and we will look to take into account your interests and preferences along with our organisational needs. These teams include: Fundraising and Development; HR and People; Impact Measurement; Marketing and Branding; and Tech Product Management.

VALUES 

At upReach we uphold the following values for our team and volunteers, and will be looking for candidates who display these in our application process:

• Advocacy: We expect those involved with upReach to be advocates for everyone realising their full potential, regardless of social background.

• Aspiration: We empower our Associates to aim high and achieve their ambitions. 

• Integrity: We expect everyone involved with upReach to work collaboratively and with honesty, and to fulfil their commitments.

• Perseverance: We are adaptable when overcoming challenges, and encourage Associates to persevere similarly.

• Proactivity: We are proactive in our work, and inspire Associates to demonstrate this too.

SKILLS / COMPETENCIES

Please see below a summary of the key competencies required for this role. We’re looking for candidates to display the following skills during the application process, and will provide regular training to those on our FCLP to develop these. We are interested in both your paid and voluntary experiences to date where you have demonstrated these.

Essential skills:

• Motivation - Displaying a commitment to upReach and enthusiasm for the work we do, and able to inspire and motivating Associates/ Alumni/ partners to engage fully in the programme 

• Leadership - Able to relate to others with authenticity, be a role model fro Associates and Alumni, and demonstrate integrity at all times

• Continuous improvement - Exhibits a growth mindset with a readiness and willingness to learn, participating fully in training and applying learnings to day to day work

• Planning and organising - Organises own work effectively with support of your manager, understanding how to set SMART objectives and meet these within the agreed timeframes.

• Problem solving & decision making - Identifies problems and gains support to tackle them in a rational and analytical way

• Innovative - Generates new and practical ideas to improve efficiency and tackle day-to-day problems

• Self-management - Manages their own tasks and projects to a high standard

• Commitment to social mobility - Has an understanding of the UK social mobility landscape, and demonstrates a willingness to deepen their knowledge

• Communication - Able to communicate using different styles, methods and timing, and in a straightforward, honest and engaging manner with all stakeholders.

We have also seen how the following attributes can be beneficial for a team member when they become an Alumni Coordinator:

Desirable skills / experiences:

• Experience with public speaking or leading workshops

• Knowledge of the graduate labour market in the UK and experience supporting individuals through an application process

We are committed to making our recruitment process inclusive. All applications will be blind screened, and our job packs are available in Braille, large text or another format upon request. We can provide reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment application process and on the job, and we'll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. 

Job title: Employment Advisor
Salary: Circa £25,539 per annum
Hours: Full and Part Time roles available
Reporting to: Project Manager
Location: Carlisle

About us

Groundwork aims to be the UK’s leading regeneration charity, working through partnership to create communities in which people are proud to live and work. This programme will deliver Groundwork’s mission of supporting people to improve their prospects and reach their full potential.

About the role

Working as a member of the Employment Team you will engage on a 1:1 basis with our employment programme participants, establishing and maintaining excellent relationships to understand and meet their individual needs.  You will develop personal action plans which enable movement of these people towards and into further sustainable employment. You will work in a friendly, busy employment team environment to ensure programme performance targets are consistently achieved to meet requirements of the allocated contract.

A bit about you

We want someone like you with the confidence to positively engage and motivate people from a wide range of backgrounds. In your role you will work closely with the local community and employers, supporting referrals onto the programme and identifying employment opportunities. You will enable participants to develop valuable work based skills and gain knowledge. Your role will require you to be supportive and understanding, be able to deal with any issues that may arise confidently. You will have strong interpersonal skills and be able to adapt them pending on what you are dealing with, communicating at different levels as key in this role.

Closing date: Midnight on Tuesday 24th September 2024

This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure endorsed by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Make yourself at home:

We want you to be yourself at Groundwork and we value everything that makes you unique. We recognise and celebrate your difference and together we make Groundwork a special and great place to work. As a Disability Confident employer we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role.

At Groundwork we ensure that we provide a safe environment for adults, children and young people to take part in any activity or service that we organise. We are committed to creating a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and comprehensive process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all the people we appoint are suitable to work with our children, young people and adults.

No agencies please.