This job is 2.5 days per week - flexible hours on offer.

This newly created Systems & Production Office post is a much-needed role within the Heart of the City team. Heart of the City is a responsible business charity which works with small and medium sized enterprises to help them to develop responsible and sustainable business programmes. The charity’s Co-Presidents are the Lord Mayor of the City of London and the Governor of the Bank of England.

The role will involve a mix of remote / home based working combined with the requirement to occasionally work in our central London office which is located between Bank and Moorgate.

This role is responsible for the pro-active use, maintenance and improvement of the databases, systems and online platforms used by the Heart of the City team in managing our membership data, delivering external training programmes, supporting internal processes and the organisation of our digital events schedule.

This role requires a highly motivated individual, someone who can work autonomously, is pro-active and intuitive, a strong collaborator and a team player who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and is happy to be called upon to support wider team activities as required.

Responsibilities include implementing system enhancements to support our data processes and online learning and virtual events delivery, supporting users to extract maximum value across all system functionality and maintaining data quality across systems.

The post holder will ensure that Heart of the City: adopts best practice digital engagement with all users and stakeholders; makes technology work for our goals and deliverables; delivers digital products and services to an excellent standard; and continually identifies where improvements can be implemented. 

Strong technical experience of Salesforce is required including architecture / build / management / improvement / customisation. Strong working knowledge of online learning platforms (Heart of the City uses Thinkific); experience of integrated tools and platforms such as Automate.io; good experience of using online events platforms such as Zoom and Teams and strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite are also required. Any experience of the following platforms and systems would also be welcome: MailChimp; Typeform; Lumen5; Eventbrite; Adobe Spark; Canva.

With a focus on responsible and sustainable business and climate action, roles in the Heart of the City team are a super opportunity for anyone with an interest in environment, responsible business, sustainability and CSR.

We’re looking forward to hearing from candidates who would like to join our friendly and dynamic team and who can help us to provide quality support to small and medium sized businesses across London and the UK.

This role is 2.5 days per week - flexible hous on offer.

This role is a much-valued position and is responsible for the efficient management of administrative, finance and charity governance procedures for the Heart of the City team. Heart of the City is a responsible business charity which works with small and medium sized enterprises to help them to develop responsible and sustainable business programmes. The charity’s Co-Presidents are the Lord Mayor of the City of London and the Governor of the Bank of England.

The role will involve a mix of primarily remote / home based working combined with the requirement to occasionally work in our central London office which is located between Bank and Moorgate. 

This role requires a highly motivated individual, someone who can work autonomously, is pro-active and intuitive, a strong collaborator and a team player who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and is happy to be called upon to support wider team activities as required. 

The post holder will provide a comprehensive high quality support service - covering a mix administrative, financial and charity governance support - to the Heart of the City team enabling the delivery of the charity’s priorities efficiently and effectively. For example, this role is responsible for overseeing the administration of SharePoint, Salesforce and other systems used by the Heart of the City team ensuring processes are up-to-date and running effectively. The post holder also plays an administrative support role in event management including pre-event planning and post-event evaluation. 

The post holder will liaise with corporate contacts across the Heart of the City community - including Trustees and Council members (senior business contacts) - as well as across the wider City of London Corporation operations – constantly providing a professional and positive interaction for any external stakeholder with the charity. Heart of the City is an independent charity which is housed and supported by the City of London Corporation. The team is employed by the Corporation and seconded to the charity.

With a focus on responsible and sustainable business and climate action, roles in the Heart of the City team are a super opportunity for anyone with an interest in environment, responsible business, sustainability and CSR. 

We’re looking forward to hearing from candidates who would like to join our friendly and dynamic team and who can help us to provide quality support to small and medium sized businesses across London and the UK.

Location: Hybrid working: our flexible working policy requires everyone London-based to be in our east London office for 25% of the time as a minimum because building in-person relationships is important to us (that could be one week a month, or a day or two a week), but you’re welcome to be there more as many staff are. Although when Covid is more of a risk we all work from home and don’t have office time.

Salary: Grade 5 (£30,690)

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, which for NEON is 28 hours a week - the equivalent of a 4 day standard work week.  This can be done over 4 or 5 days, that’s totally up to you.

Hours are generally flexible, with some core meetings everyone has to be at. This role will require evening and weekend working in response to urgent news moments and interview requests from producers. We can’t always plan for these moments in advance but you will work on a rota basis and time off in lieu will be given when your work goes beyond your contracted hours. One weekend a month you may be expected to be on call to be available to deal with the requests if they arise.

Benefits: 7.5% employer matched pension; flexible working across our office and remotely; a 28-hour week with no change to pay; 20 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays and Christmas break) and a generous staff development budget which also includes paying for coaching and therapy. A caring and learning culture that takes anti-oppression seriously and genuinely tries to live values of solidarity, generosity and respect

Reporting to: Head of Media

Application deadline: 23.59pm, Wednesday 9th February 2022

The Press Officer supports our flagship Spokesperson Network programmes, placing people in broadcast media on a regular basis,  developing and maintaining media contacts and meeting the needs of participants on the Spokesperson Network.

Your main day-to-day role will be identifying opportunities for members of our Spokesperson Network, and then coordinating between them and producers to secure TV and radio opportunities for them. 

Most days will involve spotting opportunities in the news early in the day that would be relevant for the spokespeople we have on our books, checking in with the various spokes to see who is available, formatting pitches to put out on our media list and then fixing up the details when media bids come in to ensure that bookings happens smoothly and effectively.

Requests for the members of the Spokesperson Network happen regularly outside of office hours and during the weekend. Part of this role will involve sharing responsibility to be available to respond to these bookings and fix them up when they happen.

You will also be involved in delivering broadcast media training for both the spokespeople who are coming on the network, and for the various trainings that are contracted by other organisations.

Maintaining a series of good relations is essential to this project, both in terms of maintaining good relationships with all of the people on the spokesperson network and playing an active role in the their wellbeing as they navigate challenging media situations, and also in terms of maintaining good connections with bookers and producers and meeting their needs where possible.

This project is part of a wider Communications Hub in which you’ll play an active role helping to develop the overall strategy and direction of the project. 

Please visit our website for more information and to apply.

Domestic Abuse Navigator

£22,183 - £24,491 per annum

Full-time

Fixed term until 31 March 2023

Durham

Ref: INSLL703725

We are looking for an innovative and emphatic individual to join our Durham Domestic Abuse Navigator Service as a Domestic Abuse Navigator.

You will be providing a frontline service, managing a caseload of clients with complex needs fleeing domestic abuse to whom you will provide high quality, tailored support to meet their individual needs.

Your day to day responsibilities could see you offering emotional and practical support to clients, provide pro-active crisis intervention, performing risk assessments and coordinating safety plans.

Critical to your success in this role is your ability to support the empowerment of your clients and support them to regain control of their lives.

As a Domestic Abuse Navigator, you will be passionate, inspirational, open minded and most importantly you will be yourself.

If you feel you have what it takes to make a real difference in the lives of others, then we’d love to hear from you!

You will be joining Foundation, whose core values are: People, Integrity, Collaboration and Passion.

Closing Date 23:59 Sunday 30th January 2022

Interviews to be held on the 15th February 2022

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve.

OVERVIEW

This post will be employed by The Active Wellbeing Society on behalf of Active Wellbeing Works

Salary: £10,462 (£21,216 per annum full time equivilant)

Contract type: Fixed term contract until 31/03/2023

Hours: Part Time - 18 hours per week - there will be flexibility on how you work these hours, but there will be a requirement for these to be spread over 6 days of the week Monday-Saturday

Location: Local travel around Clacton & Jaywick, Essex and some homeworking (during the pandemic)

An introduction to The Active Wellbeing Society

The Active Wellbeing Society is an independent community benefit society which works with some of the poorest communities in Birmingham to improve people’s health and wellbeing through physical activity.

The Active Wellbeing Society's mission is to: Use physical activity, guided by innovation, collaboration and insight, to do the collaborating and development required to create stronger and more resilient communities

You may like to watch this introductory video which showcases the positive work of The Active Wellbeing Society: TAWS Launch October 2018 - YouTube

An introduction to Essex Pedal Power

Essex Pedal Power is a new and exciting community-based project being piloted in Clacton and Jaywick Sands, which allows eligible residents over the age of 12 to apply for a new FREE quality bicycle. The new inclusive programme aims to make cycling accessible for everyone providing access to employment, training and educational opportunities or key local services. The pilot scheme is the first of its kind to be rolled out in Essex and will distribute 1,300 bikes in phases throughout 2021-2023, and if successful will be rolled out to other areas of Essex.

Free training is offered to successful applicants who want to learn how to ride a bike, gain confidence in riding a bike, and understand basic bike maintenance.

The project will create new community cycling clubs with the aspiration to build new cycling facilities, which support the programme and provide more opportunities for residents to take part in cycling.

Essex Pedal Power is a partnership of Active Essex Local Delivery Pilot, Essex County Council, The Active Wellbeing Society, Tendring District Council, Sport England, Cycling UK and local stakeholders and community groups.

An Introduction to the role

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a busy team, working alongside other colleagues to ensure volunteering opportunities are developed so that volunteers can be part of the team making positive changes in communities. The postholder will benefit from peer support, working as part of the wider The Active Wellbeing Society volunteering team, and wider cycling team.

MAIN DUTIES

1. Recruit, train and supervise new volunteers
2. Manage the Better Impact system (volunteer portal)
3. Work with volunteers to upload their data
4. Regularly update volunteer roles and shift patterns
5. Work alongside other TAWS employees to manage their volunteer’s shifts
6. Train staff to use the volunteer portal
7. Be the first point of call for volunteer enquiries
8. Deliver the volunteer induction
9. Carry out volunteer check ins
10. Work with the marketing team to ensure that adverts for volunteering opportunities are engaging & timely
11. Keep up to date with the KPI’s for:
12. Volunteer hours
13. Volunteer opportunities
14. Volunteer satisfaction
15. Support volunteer recruitment for events such as bike give away days
16. Identify and support volunteers with bespoke progression routes into training, pathways of employment and cycle groups
17. Support with the logistics of bike transportation as part of the operational delivery as required
18. Create and maintain a safe, organised working environment, for all volunteers
19. Oversee that people are suitably qualified to deliver to required standards (food & hygiene courses, maintenance workshops, bike training, DBS)
20. Maintain a caring, supportive, listening environment

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

1. Experience in volunteering and/or recruitment
2. Partnership working and relationship management skills
3. Excellent written, verbal, listening and presentation skills
4. An ability to work autonomously where needed and to plan work under pressure, and adapt to new models of working
5. Organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and manage volunteers effectively 
6. A commitment to equal opportunities and an understanding of the impact on individuals and community’s health and deprivation 
7. Ability to work hours in a flexible way, including occasional evenings and weekends
8. Commitment to creating welcoming spaces
9. Understanding of and commitment to the principles and values of cooperatives

STAFF BENEFITS

• Nest Pension – 8% employer contribution - 3 % employee contribution.
• Heath Cash Plan – giving you discounts on everyday healthcare such as dental, optical, physio, prescriptions & more.
• Employee Assistance Programme (counselling and DRs on call 24hrs a day)
• Life Assurance – x4 your salary paid to beneficiary.
• Annual Leave – 25 days FTE (increasing to 29 days with service) plus 5 wellbeing days
• Flexible working
• Hybrid working options
• Bring your own device - £20 towards your phone bill monthly
• Fantastic volunteering opportunities within The Active Wellbeing Society every month

APPLICATION DETAILS

Please submit a Cover Letter and CV.

When writing your cover letter we would suggest include an introduction of your experience of the 'Main Duties' and 'Skills & Experience' sections of the advert, but as a minimum please address the following:

1. Experience of managing volunteers with a good appreciation of the complex needs some volunteers may have
2. Prior experience in identifying and supporting volunteers with bespoke progression routes such as training and pathways of employment
3. An ability to work autonomously where needed and to plan work under pressure, and adapt to new models of working
4. Excellent written, verbal and organisational skills with the ability to priorities workload
5. A commitment to equal opportunities and an understanding of the impact on individuals and community’s health and deprivation 
6. Passion and an interest in cycling and understanding of the benefits that cycling/physical activity can bring

Closing date: Sunday January 23rd 2022

Due to the high numbers of applications we received for our job vacancies, we may close application windows early, so we would encourage you to submit your application ASAP

Interview date: Wednesday 2nd February 2022

Successful applicants will be required to be DBS checked prior to starting.

We will provide all applicants with an outcome on your application, this will usually be within 1 week of the application window closing.

Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we, in recruiting for our team we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring. The Active Wellbeing Society is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, we recruit based upon capability and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. At The Active Wellbeing Society we are searching for people who share the passion for what we do with different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences, collectively making a difference.

If there is anything we can do to assist you in your application or preparations to be interviewed for one of our job vacancies please let us know and we can ensure you have a positive and comfortable experience.

Thank you for your interest in working for The Active Wellbeing Society, we look forward to receiving your application.

OVERVIEW

Salary: £36,720 per annum

Hours: Full time 36.5 hours per week

Contract type: Fixed term contract until 28/12/2023

Location: Birmingham community based & some office work (+ some remote homeworking during the pandemic)

Introduction to The Active Wellbeing Society

The Active Wellbeing Society is a community benefit society and cooperative working to develop healthy, happy communities living active and connected lives.

Our vision is for a society where people have the autonomy, capacity, resources and skills to become the architects of their own destiny; where our individual wellbeing is recognised as being bound up in our collective responsibility to and dependency on each other; and where all of us feel empowered as agents of social change to make a difference – whether at an individual level or more widely.

By working collaboratively with communities we aim to bring about sustainable change on an social, environmental and economic level; to do the social knitting required to create stronger and more resilient communities and to support communities to identify, mitigate and remove the barriers that prevent them from living active and connected lives.

Our mission is to ‘Use physical activity, guided by innovation, collaboration and insight, to do the collaborating and development required to create stronger and more resilient communities’.

You may like to watch this introductory video which showcases the positive work of The Active Wellbeing Society: TAWS Launch October 2018 - YouTube

Introduction to the role

In this strategic post you will have the opportunity to input into business strategy and budgets for our environment and climate action work. You will be responsible for the management of our environment and climate action work, which is of significant importance to the business. You will need to have a confident understanding of the implications of new developments and opportunities in the areas of environmental and climate action work, across multiple agendas. We are looking for an individual that demonstrates clear leadership and the ability to influence and persuade across multiple disciplines and arenas.

Introduction to the team

The Community Food and Sharing Directorate works to build trust and support communities to become better connected to the people and places around them. We work closely with communities to understand the barriers and challenges they may be facing and co-create a number of free interventions, including cooking skills, recipe kits, growing workshops and sharing projects, to support them to become more physically, socially and civically active. Our pay-as-you-feel Community Cafés and Share Shacks (Library of Things) provide platforms for people to come together, build new social connections and take part in local activities. These platforms create opportunities for people to gain skills and experience and connect with other services and activities.

MAIN DUTIES

1. Represent The Active Wellbeing Society across a variety of forums working in this space, including the City of Nature Alliance, Birmingham Growing Network and emerging opportunities across the city and wider 
2. Manage the operational delivery of a range of programmes including Future Parks Accelerator, Common Ground, Sustainable Food Places and ERDF
3. Work closely with colleagues in the Healthy Communities Team to ensure complementary activities with the Green Social Prescribing offer 
4. Work with colleagues in Birmingham City Council and others to influence, challenge and create systems change around how land is used within urban settings 
5. Bring the environment and climate action to all we are doing in The Active Wellbeing Society (e.g. community gardens and composting in our cafes) 
6. Work with our Funding and Resources team to identify new opportunities around climate change/just transition 
7. Bring to life the challenges and barriers communities are facing around equal access to their local environment in a meaningful and influential way
8. Support in the development of operational and strategic plans for a key area of our work

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

1. Confident understanding of the implications of new developments and opportunities in the areas of environmental and climate action work
2. Leadership ability, with the confidence and skill to influence and persuade others across multiple disciplines and arenas.
3. Line management experience
4. Experience of working with a range of stakeholders
5. Previous experience of working in community development
6. Competence in developing and increasing access to green space
7. Experience in programme management
8. Ability to manage budgets
9. Ability to develop and oversee delivery plans linked to both community and funder requirements. 
10. Competent group facilitation skills
11. Excellent IT skills including competence in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
12. Excellent written, verbal, listening and presentation skills.
13. Experience in report writing
14. A confident and professional approach to working with a variety of stakeholders and ability to forge new positive working relationships
15. The ability to work autonomously where needed and to plan, prioritise work under pressure and adapt to new models of working.
16. A commitment to equal opportunities and an understanding of the impact on individual’s, families’ and communities’ health and deprivation.
17. A positive and can do attitude
18. Have mutual respect for everyone we work with, work for and support through our services.
19. The ability to work as part of the team to seek feedback, continually improve the service and contribute to business planning.
20. To undertake any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner.

STAFF BENEFITS

• Nest Pension – 8% employer contribution - 3 % employee contribution.
• Heath Cash Plan – giving you discounts on everyday healthcare such as dental, optical, physio, prescriptions & more.
• Employee Assistance Programme (counselling and DRs on call 24hrs a day)
• Death in Service – x4 your salary paid to beneficiary.
• Annual Leave – 25 days FTE (increasing to 29 days with service) plus 5 wellbeing days
• Flexible working
• Hybrid working options
• Bring your own device - £20 towards your phone bill monthly
• Fantastic volunteering opportunities within The Active Wellbeing Society every month

APPLICATION DETAILS

When writing your cover letter we would suggest include an introduction of your experience of the 'Main Duties' and 'Skills & Experience' sections of the advert, but as a minimum please address the following:

1. Confident understanding of the implications of new developments and opportunities in the areas of environmental and climate action work
2. Leadership ability, with the confidence and skill to influence and persuade others across multiple disciplines and arenas.
3. Experience of working with a range of stakeholders
4. Previous experience of working in community development
5. Experience in programme management
6. Ability to manage budgets
7. Ability to develop and oversee delivery plans linked to both community and funder requirements. 

Closing Date: 9th January 2022

Interview Date: 17th January 2021

Due to the high numbers of applications we received for our job vacancies, we may close application windows early, so we would encourage you to submit your application ASAP

OVERVIEW

Salary: £36,720 per annum

Hours: Full time - 36.5 hours per week Monday to Friday (to include some evening and weekend working)

Contract type: 2 year fixed term (with a possibility to extend)

Work Location: Birmingham based (with some remote homeworking during the pandemic)

Introduction to the role

In this strategic post as the Community Development Manager (Activating Spaces) you will play a vital role to ensure that the organisations contractual obligations and goals are achieved by collaborating with communities and partner organisations in the design and delivery of interventions to promote active citizenship. You will co-produce with local communities, weaving in physical activity interventions in order to achieve sustainable outcomes by bringing people together to be better connected and networked.

The role will lead and develop our Active Streets programme and Low Traffic Neighbourhoods work. You will need to work collaboratively and influence effectively across department boundaries and to maintain an overview of engagement and impact whilst seeking to maximise opportunities for partnership development, learning, training and development.

You will report directly to the Assistant Director for Physical Activity and Community Sport and manage a team of Community Development Workers.

Introduction to The Active Wellbeing Society

The Active Wellbeing Society (TAWS) is a community benefit society and cooperative working to develop healthy, happy communities living active and connected lives.

Our vision is for a society where people have the autonomy, capacity, resources and skills to become the architects of their own destiny; where our individual wellbeing is recognised as being bound up in our collective responsibility to and dependency on each other; and where all of us feel empowered as agents of social change to make a difference – whether at an individual level or more widely.

By working collaboratively with communities we aim to bring about sustainable change on an social, environmental and economic level; to do the social knitting required to create stronger and more resilient communities and to support communities to identify, mitigate and remove the barriers that prevent them from living active and connected lives.

Our mission is to ‘Use physical activity, guided by innovation, collaboration and insight, to do the collaborating and development required to create stronger and more resilient communities’.

You may like to watch this introductory video which showcases the positive work of The Active Wellbeing Society: TAWS Launch October 2018 - YouTube

 Introduction to the directorate

The Food, Sharing & Community Activities Directorate has a focus on co-creating active environments, and using asset and place based approaches to support individual and community wellbeing. Some of the programmes and services that currently sit within the Directorate include Active Travel (Bike Projects, New Cycling Business, run and walk), Community Development and Delivery including Activating Spaces.

MAIN DUTIES

1. To plan, develop and deliver high quality programmes, projects and interventions and ensuring and are in line with the overall strategy and objectives of the organisation and that they meet contractual obligations.
2. Manage the operational delivery and development of a range of funded programmes including the active streets programme with a focus on collaborating with communities and partner organisations in the design and delivery to promote active citizenship and physical activity.
3. Devise, understand and use asset-based community development approaches to community development and work with your team/communities to understand priorities and co-design initiatives. Ensure that delivery mitigates or removes the barriers to participation.
4. To evaluate impact and outcomes of projects to provide organisational learning and feedback for funders and stakeholders.
5. Work with colleagues from Birmingham City Council to ensure systems and processes are in place for active street road closures.
6. Work closely with the Cycling Manager and Community Delivery Manager across the directorate to ensure communities have access to a range of services and programmes.
7. Represent The Active Wellbeing Society across a variety of forums and stakeholder meetings.
8. Produce oral and written reports on engagement level, activity delivery and the development of new programmes / projects.
9. Support with recruitment of sessional staff, external instructors and volunteers to resource projects and to develop community capacity and sustainable outcomes.
10. Keep abreast of new and emergent thinking across wellbeing, community development and tackling inequalities as well as innovation and leadership in field of work.
11. Work closely with colleagues across the directorates to ensure that communities have access to other key programmes including holistic interventions, social prescribing, sharing and community cafes.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

1. Project management experience, including design and development, planning, resource allocation, time, budget and risk management and evaluation of impact and outcomes.
2. Previous experience of working in community development
3. Experience of line- managing and developing teams to deliver against programme objectives and to achieve their full potential, preferably in the field of community development
4. Leadership ability, with the confidence and skill to influence and persuade others across multiple disciplines and arenas.
5. Experience encouraging diverse communities to come together - building trust and participation. 
6. Experience of working with a range of stakeholders with the ability to influence and persuade others
7. Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast paced and challenging environment and able to prioritise work under pressure and adapt to new models of working
8. Excellent communicator, track record of establishing and developing strong partnerships with external organisations including statutory, charity and voluntary.

STAFF BENEFITS

• Nest Pension – 8% employer contribution - 3 % employee contribution.
• Heath Cash Plan – giving you discounts on everyday healthcare such as dental, optical, physio, prescriptions & more.
• Employee Assistance Programme (counselling and DRs on call 24hrs a day)
• Death in Service – x4 your salary paid to beneficiary.
• Annual Leave – 25 days FTE (increasing to 29 days with service) plus 5 wellbeing days
• Flexible working
• Hybrid working options
• Bring your own device - £20 towards your phone bill monthly
• Fantastic volunteering opportunities within The Active Wellbeing Society every month

APPLICATION DETAILS

Please submit a Cover Letter and CV addressing the experience you have had relevant to the 'Main Duties' and the 'Knowledge & Skills' sections of the advert, but as a minimum please address how your experience aligns with the following:

1. Project management experience, including design and development, planning, resource allocation, time, budget and risk management and evaluation of impact and outcomes.
2. Previous experience of working in community development
3. Experience of line- managing and developing teams to deliver against programme objectives and to achieve their full potential, preferably in the field of community development
4. Leadership ability, with the confidence and skill to influence and persuade others across multiple disciplines and arenas.
5. Experience encouraging diverse communities to come together - building trust and participation. 

Closing Date: 16th January 2022

Interview Date: TBC

Due to the high numbers of applications we received for our job vacancies, we may close application windows early, so we would encourage you to submit your application ASAP

Successful applicants will be required to be DBS checked prior to starting.

We will provide all applicants with an outcome on your application, this will usually be within 1 week of the application window closing.

Thank you for your interest in working for The Active Wellbeing Society, we look forward to receiving your application.

OVERVIEW

• Salary: £44,880 per annum
• Contract type: Permanent
• Hours: Full time 36.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday) - we would be happy to consider a job share arrangement or part time hours for the right applicant
• Work location: Birmingham based (with some remote homeworking during the pandemic)

Introduction to the position

This role is responsible for the financial control and leadership of the finance and payroll function.

You will be working across all Directorates of the organisation and we have a team focused approach to the way we work.

Introduction to the department

You working in supportive team of 6. The Finance function operates in a relaxed and supportive manner and whilst there are deadlines the team must meet these are not as time pressured as you may find in commercial settings.

Introduction to The Active Wellbeing Society

The Active Wellbeing Society (TAWS) is an independent community benefit society which works with some of the poorest communities in Birmingham to improve people’s health and wellbeing through physical activity.

Its mission is to: Use physical activity, guided by innovation, collaboration and insight, to do the collaborating and development required to create stronger and more resilient communities 

The Active Wellbeing Society is a Community Benefit Society, which means that it is controlled by its membership (users, communities, partners and stakeholders) and cannot use surpluses to anything other than community benefit. All assets are “locked” for the benefit of the communities that TAWS serves. It has charitable purposes and is treated as a charity by HMRC. 

The Active Wellbeing Society was developed out of the successful Wellbeing Service set up by Birmingham City Council in June 2015, it is a public service mutual. It has a track record of innovation, collaboration, citizen engagement and successful delivery, within the Council and since leaving it. By going independent in 2018, TAWS wasable to build on this foundation and unlock new sources of funding to support its further growth and development. 

You may like to watch this introductory video which showcases the positive work of The Active Wellbeing Society: TAWS Launch October 2018 - YouTube

MAIN DUTIES

1. Responsible for the overall finance function of the organisation, you will be supported by 4 members of the finance team and report directly to the Director of Funding and Resources. 
2. Oversee the preparation of monthly management information across wide range of interesting and varied projects 
3. Oversee the preparation of month end balance sheet reconciliations, journals, accruals and prepayments 
4. Manage contracts to ensure income is drawn down in a timely and efficient manner 
5. Conduct monthly budget review meetings with budget holders, ensuring projects are on track 
6. Lead the development of annual budgeting and business planning cycle 
7. Assist in the development of the strategic financial plan, targets and financial oversight 
8. Responsibility for governance processes including preparing Board papers detailing financial, governance and operational information for review and discussion by the Board of Trustees at regular Trustee meetings 
9. Assist project leads in best practice for recording financial and performance information for contractual obligations of project delivery
10. Oversee monthly payroll process 
11. Lead on preparation of Annual Accounts through liaison with Auditors, ensuring statutory financial responsibilities and reporting requirements are met in a timely manner 
12. Assist in the preparation of The Trustees’ Annual Report.
13. Manage ongoing processes including tax, audit, banking and investments 
14. Monitor, review and manage key risks affecting the Society,
15. Preparation and review of new and existing finance policies as and when required 
16. Contribute to improving processes and systems within the finance function 
17. Responsibility for ensuring the Society is following appropriate UK tax, accounting and other legislation applicable to it. 
18. Ability to communicate finance to non-finance managers 
19. Encourage and empower the team in professional and personal development 
20. Carry out all other duties as maybe reasonably assigned from time to time and with the level of this Job Description. 

KNOWLEDGE , SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Essential Skills

1. A recognised financial or accounting qualification such as ACCA or CIMA
2. Advanced Excel skills including v-look ups, pivot tables, data validation, conditional formatting, index and match 
3. Experienced in the preparation of management information and statutory accounting
4. Experience of payroll processing. 
5. Ability to plan, prioritise, achieve targets and deliver to deadlines
6. Analytical and strategic thinker 
7. Relationship focussed with strong interpersonal skills
8. A genuine passion for the wellbeing of others and a drive to improve the lives of individuals and communities 
9. Excellent communicator with ability to build and maintain relationships with all stakeholders 

Desirable Skills

1. Knowledge of Accounts IQ or similar cloud accounting software 
2. Knowledge of Sage Line 50 payroll 
3. Track record of working autonomously and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast paced and challenging environment
4. An understanding of what a Community Benefit Society is and experience of working cooperatively

STAFF BENEFITS

• Nest Pension – 8% employer contribution - 3 % employee contribution.
• Heath Cash Plan – giving you discounts on everyday healthcare such as dental, optical, physio, prescriptions & more.
• Employee Assistance Programme (counselling and DRs on call 24hrs a day)
• Life Assurance – x4 your salary paid to beneficiary.
• Annual Leave – 25 days FTE (increasing to 29 days with service) plus 5 wellbeing days
• Flexible working
• Hybrid working options
• Bring your own device - £20 towards your phone bill monthly
• Fantastic volunteering opportunities within The Active Wellbeing Society every month

APPLICATION DETAILS

Please submit a Cover Letter and CV addressing the experience you have had relevant to the 'Main Duties' and the 'Knowledge & Skills' sections of the advert, but as a minimum please address how you meet the the following criteria which will be weighted highly in the first sift of shortlisting:

1. CCAB qualified
2. Comprehensive post qualification experience
3. Competent experience in running complex finance function previously completing month end within a short time frame
4. Experience in managing a finance team
5. Experience of working in industry and the third sector (would be preferable but not essential).

Closing Date: 17th January 2022

Interview Date: TBC

Due to the high numbers of applications we received for our job vacancies, we may close application windows early, so we would encourage you to submit your application ASAP

Successful applicants will be required to be DBS checked prior to starting.

We will provide all applicants with an outcome on your application, this will usually be within 1 week of the application window closing.

Thank you for your interest in working for The Active Wellbeing Society, we look forward to receiving your application.

OVERVIEW

Salary: up to £31,212 (dependent upon experience)

Hours: 36.5 hours per week. Flexible working will be required, to include evenings and weekend

Location: Birmingham based with travel to Solihull

Contract type: Permanent

We are looking for a Senior Marketing and Communications Officer to join our Team, you should be innovative, able to create content and campaigns that drive forward the marketing of our health and wellbeing initiatives, reaching our existing and new audiences to raise the profile of our Active Communities Programme. You should have excellent time management skills, be able to line-manage staff and be a supportive colleague.

Our Active Communities Programme works across Birmingham and Solihull, it builds on Sport England’s National Strategy (Uniting the Movement). Our multi-disciplinary team develops and delivers innovative and effective ways to reduce the levels of inactivity in our most disadvantaged communities, driving forward and piloting new approaches that are making a real difference to people’s lives.

You will lead on and contribute to the development and implementation of a range of integrated marketing and communications activities, including, the development of the programme’s Marketing and Communications Plan. You will lead on the design, production and approval of marketing materials, producing engaging copy, posting on and managing social media accounts and contribute to the management and development of our website. While proactively developing, and fostering internal and external relationships with our partners, funders and local communities. You will work closely with the Senior Project Manager, contributing towards planning, monitoring and evaluation of the Active Communities Programme and related projects. Furthermore, the post holder will work closely with The Active Wellbeing Society’s marketing function to develop the digital presence and communications.

The post holder will be employed by The Active Wellbeing Society (TAWS) which is a multi-award-winning independent community benefit society which works with some of the poorest communities in Birmingham and Solihull to improve people’s health and wellbeing through physical activity.

Its mission is to: Use physical activity, guided by innovation, collaboration and insight, to do the collaborating and development required to create stronger and more resilient communities.

The Active Wellbeing Society is a Community Benefit Society, which means that it is controlled by its membership, (users, communities, partners, and stakeholders), and cannot use surpluses for anything other than community benefit. All assets are “locked” for the benefit of the communities that TAWS serves. It has charitable purposes and is treated as a charity by HMRC.

The Society was developed out of the successful Wellbeing Service set up by Birmingham City Council in June 2015 and is a public service mutual. It has a track record of innovation, collaboration, citizen engagement and successful delivery within the Council, and by going independent in 2018, TAWS was able to build on this foundation and unlock new sources of funding to support its further growth and development.

We are a friendly bunch so once you have read the Job Description if you have any questions or would like an informal chat about us, and/or, the role, please contact us.

MAIN DUTIES

1. Communications: To lead the development and implementation of an integrated communications and engagement plan for the programme for internal and external audiences. This includes, planning, preparing and delivering a range of targeted marcoms activities, ensuring content is clear and easy to understand, using plain English and to be tailored to the appropriate audiences. Collaborate with colleagues to help capture and disseminate stories to a range of audiences including press and media. Lead on the development and growth of the Active Communities brand. Co-produce social marketing/ behaviour change campaigns with the Research and Insight Team.
2. Partnership and Meetings: Develop and manage relationships with our community partners to grow digital platforms and deliver face-to-face engagement methods. Work with the wider team to support community partners, be the main point of contact for our digital platforms and supporting partners to promote their content. Attend and/or Chair Marketing and Communications meetings with partners or community groups.
3. Design: Lead on the creation and design of marcoms materials for the programme, producing high quality, innovative written and visual material, including, researching, copywriting, editing, proof-reading and development of documents. Develop content for websites, digital platforms, social media, email campaigns and other channels, to convey key messages to target audiences. This includes, leading on the production and management of visual content, such as, graphics, infographics and video.
4. Digital engagement: Use social marketing and online tools to promote projects and increase active participation, focusing particularly on those from our key audiences including the most disadvantaged communities. Meet KPI’s for increasing membership and engagement rates across all platforms. Lead on the development of our digital platforms, proactively seeking opportunities to build and engage our audiences and networks.
5. Analytics /monitoring – Develop and maintain a dashboard of website and social media analytics, work with the Marketing function on Search Engine Optimisation and the monitoring and evaluation of campaigns.
6. Video/Photography: Create, coordinate, or commission videos and images as part of the digital content and case study collation as part of our process learning. When required, visit projects and events to capture images with the required release permissions and catalogue.
7. Training: Train the team, staff and volunteers on how to use social media and digital platforms to support marketing goals and objectives.
8. Research: Engage and bring together the programme’s target audience to learn and develop key messages/campaigns to extend community reach. Collaborate with the Research and Insight Team on the evaluation of the Active Community Programme and projects.
9. Evidence Based Practice – You will build on the learning from the Local Delivery Pilot, regional and national evidence base, and local research and insight to engage our communities and seldom-heard groups by utilising friendly accessible marketing and communication methods that resonate with local people and amplifies the voice of the community.
10. Community: Work with communities to co-create content and campaigns that address key issues and amplify their successes.
11.  Coordination: Coordinate staff and volunteers required to deliver campaigns, promotion, PR and events.
12. Line manage staff: Line manage staff and supervise work placements, including, developing and monitoring of work plans, 1-2-1s, appraisals and the use of Sage HR.
13. Resources: Ensure all work/projects are monitored and evaluated and all budgets managed effectively, including the management of contracts. Ensure all work is compliant in terms of TAWS policies/procedures and relevant legislation (Data protection/GDPR/Marketing).
14. Campaigns and Events: Lead on the development of digital and physical resources. Produce a suite of templates to be used by staff, communities, partners to support activity promotion. Identify and resolve any issues with promotional content in a timely and professional manner.
15. Teamwork: To work within the team and the wider organisation to support the values of the organisation and to ensure that citizens are central to the work that is being delivered.

KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Knowledge/experience

1. Demonstrable experience in a communications or marketing team, including successfully working on integrated marketing campaigns using a variety of marcoms tools and techniques.
2. Significant experience in community engagement, designing and implementing effective communications to engage and resonate with diverse community groups.
3. Experience in developing and managing digital platforms, content management systems and CRM systems, and using these to successfully engage digitally. 
4. Positive, fun and friendly communication style – the ability to use known techniques and messages as well as create new, innovative marcoms. Evidence of having a creative and innovative approach to ‘doing things differently’.
5. Experience of translating complicated ideas simply and convincingly to multiple audiences.
6. Demonstrable experience of leading on campaign design, development and management, including, working with senior internal and external stakeholders, agencies, suppliers, media and community organisations.
7. Significant experience of website development, social media, e-mail and other digital campaigns and the use of customer profiles, tracking and knowledge of digital analytics tools, Search Engine Optimisation and the monitoring and evaluation of campaigns.
8. Significant experience of leading marketing campaigns, projects and programmes to successful conclusions.
9. Experience of communicating whole systems change projects for social and/or environmental change.
10.  Experience of line-management of staff. 

Skills & Abilities

1.  Advanced production, creative and design skills with significant attention to detail.
2. Both people and project management and good leadership skills.
3. Excellent writing, editing and proof-reading skills.
4. Expertise in the use of online platforms, basic programming/development needs, and working closely with digital service providers to test and maintain platforms.
5. Significant photography, filming, editing and production skills.
6. Ability to prepare and present interpretive material/information in a creative and innovative approach to a range of audiences.
7. A ‘can do’ attitude and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, working to quick deadlines and changing priorities to resolve key challenges.
8. Effective organisational and administrative skills using both manual and digital systems. Strong IT skills.
9. Ability to communicate key messages and information in a clear, accessible style.
10. Demonstrate confidence, energy and ability to engage and motivate people with the tone of content produced.
11. Strong internal and external customer service delivery.
12. Ability to work flexibly and independently, as well as part of a team, managing a varied workload for self and team whilst prioritising and achieving targets and deliver deadlines.
13. Seek opportunities to communicate with all our stakeholders regularly and support local groups to communicate with target audiences.

Please see the advert on our Jobs page (as per the apply link) for further details of the person specification for this post.

STAFF BENEFITS

• Nest Pension – 8% employer contribution - 3 % employee contribution.
• Heath Cash Plan – giving you discounts on everyday healthcare such as dental, optical, physio, prescriptions & more.
• Employee Assistance Programme (counselling and DRs on call 24hrs a day)
• Death in Service – x4 your salary paid to beneficiary.
• Annual Leave – 25 days FTE (increasing to 29 days with service) plus 5 wellbeing days
• Flexible working
• Hybrid working options
• Bring your own device - £20 towards your phone bill monthly
• Fantastic volunteering opportunities within The Active Wellbeing Society every month

APPLICATION DETAILS

Please submit a Cover Letter and CV addressing the experience you have had relevant to the 'Main Duties' and the 'Knowledge & Skills' sections of the advert, but as a minimum please address how your experience aligns with the following:

1. Comprehensive experience in a communications or marketing team, including successfully working on integrated marketing campaigns using a variety of marketing and communications tools and techniques
2. Significant experience in community engagement to inform the design and implementation of marketing and communication campaigns that resonate with diverse communities.
3. Demonstrable experience of leading on campaign design, development and management, including, working with senior internal and external stakeholders, agencies, suppliers, media and community organisations.
4. Significant experience in developing and managing websites and digital platforms, content management systems and CRM systems.
5. Extensive creative and design skills with experience of relative software, graphic design, photography, videography etc
6. Extensive experience of social media, e-mail based marketing and other digital campaigns, including the use of customer profiles, digital analytic tools and Search Engine Optimisation and the monitoring and evaluation of campaigns.
7. Excellent writing, editing and proof-reading skills, with experience of collecting stories in community settings.
8. Experience of working in a Community Benefit Society, charity or public sector (desirable).
9. Experience of communicating whole system change projects for social and/or environmental change (desirable)

Closing Date: Sunday 23rd January 2022

Interview Date: Friday 4th February 2022

Due to the high numbers of applications we received for our job vacancies, we may close application windows early, so we would encourage you to submit your application ASAP

Successful applicants will be required to be DBS checked prior to starting.

We will provide all applicants with an outcome on your application, this will usually be within 1 week of the application window closing.

Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we, in recruiting for our team we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring. The Active Wellbeing Society is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, we recruit based upon capability and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. At The Active Wellbeing Society we are searching for people who share the passion for what we do with different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences, collectively making a difference.

If there is anything we can do to assist you in your application or preparations to be interviewed for one of our job vacancies please let us know and we can ensure you have a positive and comfortable experience.

Thank you for your interest in working for The Active Wellbeing Society, we look forward to receiving your application.

OVERVIEW

Salary: Up to £23,000 (dependent upon experience)

Working hours: This is a Full Time post working 36.5 hours per week Monday - Friday. We are looking for a team member that will be able to work in a flexible way, including occasional evenings and weekends to meet the needs of the service.

Location: Birmingham community based with some office working (and some remote homeworking during the pandemic) 

Contract type: Fixed term contract until 28/12/2023

Introduction to The Active Wellbeing Society

The Active Wellbeing Society (TAWS) is a community benefit society and cooperative working to develop healthy, happy communities living active and connected lives. We provide a wide range of services and programmes that support people’s mental and physical wellbeing. Services include community food support, telephone advice and listening services, physical and social activity programmes, social prescribing services and community development and engagement programmes. We also run virtual wellbeing support programmes for patients and citizens.

You may like to watch this introductory video which showcases the positive work of The Active Wellbeing Society: TAWS Launch October 2018 - YouTube

Introduction to the role and team

Our vision is to create stronger, healthier more resilient communities by connecting residents to each other and the places that they live. TAWS’ Food and Sharing team delivers a range of activities, from running community cafes using surplus produce, to providing opportunities for people to share skills, knowledge and resources for local benefit. The team has been increasingly working with a range of partners to explore the role of land use and the food system and how public land could be used to support food growing, spaces for nature to support wellbeing and for community connection and cohesion. We convene a food growing network, a multi-skilled community of organisations and individuals working in this area and have now been funded to deliver land reclamation projects by Sport England funded Active Communities programme as well as by the Future Parks Accelerator and Sustainable Food Places.

To deliver this work we are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Community Development worker: growing and greening to work with the community and a range of partners to convert disused or underused green space to community use. The postholder will be responsible for engaging communities of all kinds and in particular reaching those for are not usually reached by growing and greening initiatives. They will also work with landowners to find ways of converting spaces to community ownership and/or management in ways that will lead more people to become connected to place, experiencing the wellbeing of being outdoors and in the natural environment. 

The postholder will be passionate about the benefits that green space, outdoor environments and nature can bring to people and will have experience of delivering growing and planting initiatives and community and stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will be confident to work with groups, experienced at supporting people to develop “green” skills and able to articulate and explain the benefits to a range of partners. The community development officer will be excellent at partnership working across multiple sectors.

With Covid 19 resulting in so many people having to shield, self-isolate and spend significant amounts of time at home, there are increasing inequalities in access to green space, as well as increasing levels of loneliness and isolation.

As such, engaging people in deprived communities will be a key part of the role, overcoming the complex barriers that prevent residents engaging in growing and nature-based activity and so supporting people to engage with their local green space will be a key aim of the role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities:

1. Deliver programme to convert land in Birmingham and Solihull to community use for growing and nature-based activities.
2. Create and deliver a process for land conversion that supports community ownership / governance / management of spaces to support community cohesion and wellbeing
3. Build connections amongst a range of stakeholders, including local authorities and community groups to develop a cross-functional group to support community food growing.
4. Support teams within TAWS to deliver growing and greening activities into a range of other community activities including low traffic neighbourhoods.
5. Develop a process for skill and asset sharing amongst community groups ensuring that community best practice is captured.
6. Develop workshops where skills and ideas can be shared between groups
7. Develop outdoor initiatives to activate green spaces withing communities.
8. Working with Programme Manager, Data and Insight Team and wider team to accurately record a range of data on our database/data collection systems.
9. Work to develop new opportunities and capture impact
10. Work with comms to develop appropriate materials and promotional info supporting the gathering of stories, case studies and good practice 
11. Represent the organisation at external and internal meetings

12.Promoting growing, green space and nature-based interventions to a range of stakeholders.

13.Working to overcome the barriers to growing and green space experienced by many and the link to wellbeing outcomes.

MAIN DUTIES

1.Delivering greening and growing programmes across a range of funded programmes.

2.Developing a process for converting council owned land to community ownership and/or management in ways that can be scaled across the city.

3.To build a network of community groups and organisations working to create thriving communities through growing and greening.

4.To develop opportunities for skill and asset sharing through workshops and other means.

5.To seek new funding and partnership opportunities.

6.To activate converted spaces through a range of activities.

7.Follow up to ensure they are happy, able to engage, included and receiving good support.

8.To ensure you have a knowledge of all the services and activities that TAWs and other key partners in the locality deliver

9.To ensure all data, monitoring and evaluation is kept up to date and reported back as required.

10.To implement and maintain the comprehensive data and evaluation systems, including Happiness Pulse and report any issues highlighted through the HI process.

11.To feedback on-going development, monitoring and evaluation of the programme. Highlighting any issues that need resolving.

12.To provide regular reports detailing the progress of the service and updates as and when required, working with the TAWS team.

13.To recruit and support volunteers and signpost to relevant and required training, matching them to activities for specific time-limited support in achieving positive engagement in activities promoting health and well-being to create future session leaders and to strengthen community resilience.

14.To keep records of your work and adhere to confidentiality, information sharing protocols and provide monitoring information as required.

15.To implement the principles of the TAWS in every aspect of your work and positively promote the principles of the policy amongst colleagues, service users and other members of the community.

16.To comply with the TAWS Data Protection Policy and to protect the health, safety and welfare of yourself and others. Support local groups to act in accordance with information governance policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with the Data Protection Act.

17.To work flexibly as required by the service and to take part in TAWS and other organisations’ meetings and events to promote, support and celebrate the work of the service and the partners.

KEY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

1.  Experience of supporting people to grow food or other plants and/or connect to local nature
2. Experience of working proactively to co-create new ways of owning and managing green space for community use.
3. Experience of collaborating with partners to develop new projects and initiatives
4. Experience of leading on a service or project
5. Experience of delivering citizen facing programmes
6. Relevant experience or professional or academic qualification relating to green space, growing and or urban nature.
7. Skills and experience of engaging diverse communities to co-create space for community use.
8. Knowledge of the health benefits of green space and nature and experience in articulating these to multiple groups.
9. Skills in planting, growing, gardening or urban nature.
10. Experience of supporting, training, supervising, motivating and developing volunteers to ensure a high quality service that meets the needs and promotes positive outcomes for individual service users.
11. Proven skills in collating information and data on community resources and organising these in up-to-date and accessible formats for a range of different service users from various communities.
12. Excellent record keeping skills and the proven ability to write comprehensive reports for a variety of stakeholders.
13. Group facilitation skills
14. Excellent IT skills and ability to do own administration using database, PowerPoint and other IT packages.
15. A confident and professional approach to working with a variety of stakeholders including community growers, voluntary sector organisations, Public Health and colleagues within BCC.
16. Excellent written, verbal, listening and presentation skills.
17. A proven understanding of safeguarding for children and vulnerable adults and ability to implement relevant policies and procedures.
18. The ability to work autonomously where needed and to plan, prioritise work under pressure and adapt to new models of working.
19. A commitment to equal opportunities and an understanding of the impact on individual’s, families’ and communities’ health and deprivation.
20. Demonstrable leadership skills
21. Ability to speak more than one language would be an advantage.
22. A positive and can do attitude
23.  Ability to work under pressure and be adaptable
24. Have mutual respect for everyone we work with, work for and support through our services.
25. The ability to work as part of the team to seek feedback, continually improve the service and contribute to business planning.
26. To undertake any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner.

STAFF BENEFITS

• Nest Pension – 8% employer contribution - 3 % employee contribution.
• Heath Cash Plan – giving you discounts on everyday healthcare such as dental, optical, physio, prescriptions & more.
• Employee Assistance Programme (counselling and DRs on call 24hrs a day)
• Death in Service – x4 your salary paid to beneficiary.
• Annual Leave – 25 days FTE (increasing to 29 days with service) plus 5 wellbeing days
• Flexible working
• Hybrid working options
• Bring your own device - £20 towards your phone bill monthly
• Fantastic volunteering opportunities within TAWS every month

APPLICATION DETAILS

Please submit a Cover Letter and CV.

When writing your cover letter we would suggest include an introduction of your experience of the 'Main Duties' and 'Skills & Experience' sections of the advert, but as a minimum please address the following:

1. Skills in planting, growing, gardening or urban nature.
2. Experience of supporting people to grow food or other plants and/or connect to local nature
3. Experience of leading on a service/ project / programme (community facing)
4. Skills and experience of engaging diverse communities to co-create space for community use.
5. Experience of supporting, training, supervising, motivating and developing volunteers to ensure a high quality service that meets the needs and promotes positive outcomes for individual service users.
6. A proven understanding of safeguarding for children and vulnerable adults and ability to implement relevant policies and procedures.
7. Excellent IT skills and ability to do own administration using database, PowerPoint and other IT packages.

Closing date: 9th January 2022

Due to the high numbers of applications we received for our job vacancies, we may close application windows early, so we would encourage you to submit your application ASAP

Interview date: 17th January 2022

Successful applicants will be required to be DBS checked prior to starting.

We will provide all applicants with an outcome on your application, this will usually be within 1 week of the application window closing.

Thank you for your interest in working for The Active Wellbeing Society, we look forward to receiving your application.

We are looking for a full time Marketing and Communications Officer to join our kind hearted and active team at Jamyang London.

The MarComms Officer role at Jamyang is a diverse and fully rounded position which draws on many aspects of the comms field, from marketing and events, to copy writing and visual design and email marketing and data analysis to name a few, in supporting Jamyang’s education and community-based activities and endeavours in enterprise. 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

• Successful track record of marketing/comms experience covering the areas of responsibilities 
• Excellent track record of written communication 
• Can demonstrate a great aesthetic eye 
• Ability to do both strategic and hands-on execution/implementation 
• Experience with MailChimp; WordPress; Google Analytics and Google Search Console

• Experience with audio/video (A/V) editing welcomed 

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES 

Versatility – being a small non-profit, candidates need to be able to operate at different levels, from high level strategic, to hands-on executional 

Strategic and creative thinking – the world of non-profit combines big dreams and limited resources. To succeed it requires team members who have a capacity to think creatively and be able to implement new solutions. 

We request that each person make a sincere effort to treat other staff, volunteers, community members, retreaters and guests and students of JBC with compassion and generosity. With awareness that we are all at various places along the path, we ask that each staff member make a sincere and concerted effort to put the Dharma into practice in all aspects of daily life including work so that we may create a peaceful, positive and caring work environment. 

Are you an efficient and ambitious individual with experience in project management and a desire to work as part of a growing charity in the field of social impact?

Reporting into the Head of Strategic Development, this is a critical role for Resurgo, driving the organisation’s objectives forward at a time of ambitious growth and significant change.

You will be responsible for project managing high priority growth projects, coordinating teams in line with our strategic goals and overseeing the development of the operations function.

In 2016 we were listed as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in the ‘Great Place to Work’ Awards. In 2017 we won the Princess Royal Training Award which honours employers that have created outstanding training and skills development programmes, and we recently received a special commendation from the Princess Royal Training Awards Assessment Team for our exemplary training, learning and development response in the face of Covid-19.

Development of Resurgo Consulting Operations

As Resurgo consulting scales around our purpose to inspire and equip organisations to deliver sustainable and ambitious social change, this role is key to growth. Responsibilities include:

•Streamlining and implementing core operational processes 

•Developing and maintaining forecasting and pricing models

•Developing resource management processes to make the best use of permanent, seconded and associate staff

•Contributing to the development of consulting strategy

Coordinating delivery of strategic goals

You will play a consultative role in setting all our teams up to succeed in delivering their goals and objectives:

•Monitoring of performance against KPIs across all strategic goals

•Project management support for growth projects

•Conducting options analysis and providing recommendations to senior leadership 

•Holding timelines and dependencies, identifying any risks to delivery early and supporting teams in implementing mitigation plans

Proposition Development

Supporting the Leadership team and Heads of Department in developing the new propositions to deliver our growth strategy

•Advising on the development of new propositions

•Working with our design team to develop materials, including models, proposition decks and other collateral to support the delivery of new proposition e forms, automations and landing pages

•Liaise with Philanthropy teams on supporter journeys

Active participation in Resurgo’s team and support for Resurgo’s mission

•Help build and develop Resurgo’s ethos and Christian life including leading and contributing to daily collective and personal prayer meetings which are an integral part of Resurgo’s operation. 

We are looking to recruit a 20 Hour a week Whole Family Support Worker on an initial fixed term 1 year contract to facilitate the PuP  ( Parents under pressure ) project which is an exciting new project for us.

Family Support Link is a service in Northamptonshire, working with both adults and children, that provides free and confidential support to family members, carer’s and loved ones impacted by another’s substance misuse.

We are looking for a compassionate individual that is also highly motivated and enthusiastic. The successful candidate will work alongside a team of support staff to develop, deliver, and facilitate the PuP (Parents under pressure) programme, working closely with local treatment and recovery services and partner agencies.

As Whole Family Support Worker, you will be responsible for developing and trialling of a whole family support service for the organisation to give family members the chance to have mediated support with their substance using loved one, in addition to supporting parents who use substances through a new Parenting under Pressure (PuP) programme.

You will ensure that this is developed in consultation with the drug and alcohol service and other FSL staff, being sensitive to the interests and concerns of those parties. Family members should be involved in supporting you to co-design the service, with representation from as diverse a voice as possible.

Through 1:1 sessions you will utilise the PuP Integrated framework to assess the needs of parents who use substances and provide intensive targeted support to help them improve their emotional regulation and gain confidence in their skills as a parent.

You will regularly review these needs to identify positive change and gaps in service. You will also utilise group sessions and observe parent-child sessions where appropriate. You will ensure that the families play an active role in every step of this process and feel ownership over their involvement in the programme.

You will work closely with other agencies and organisations both internal and external, and act as a referral source for parents, supporting a holistic approach to meeting these needs, enabling them to reach their full potential and achieve. You will build upon these relationships and partnerships.

You will prioritise safeguarding ensuring all concerns are managed in accordance with relevant policies and procedures and that this is documented.

The Whole Family Support Worker will receive PuP training to become a PuP practitioner which will be funded by Family Support Link, the Employee will be expected to agree with and sign a training agreement prior to the training commencing.

About Abbeyfield

We believe that a great business starts with great people, and that's where you come in. By working at Abbeyfield you’ll be joining a charity with more than 400 houses and over 7000 residents. Best of all, we’re a charity, meaning that the interests of our valued staff and residents sit at the heart of what we do, not shareholders.
 

Your role at Abbeyfield

This is a fixed term maternity cover appointment for 12 months. The role will be home based with some travel required to various locations. 

Are you a creative digital native who can bring to life the incredible work Abbeyfield does on a daily basis? Then we want to hear from you!

We’re looking for someone to join our dynamic digital team and manage our social media channels and on-site blog. You will champion the use of social media to attract new residents and supporters and communicate the impact Abbeyfield has on older people throughout the UK.

From writing compelling resident and staff case studies to showcasing the many events happening within Abbeyfield homes, you’ll be able to tailor our content so that it reaches the right people on the right platforms, at the right time.

 

Key responsibilities include:

- Manage and develop all social media channels for The Abbeyfield Society: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

- Develop and execute the Abbeyfield social media strategy in line with the overall digital strategy.

- Plan and deliver social media campaigns to increase brand awareness, active engagement and web traffic.

- Manage paid for activity as necessary across all social media platforms.

- Where possible, visit Abbeyfield houses and home to gather content for social media and blog posts.

- Monitor the additional house Facebook groups to ensure they meet Abbeyfield’s social media policy procedures.

- Keep up to date with trends in the social space to keep Abbeyfield abreast with relevant campaigns.

 

About you

You will have proven experience managing social media channels - juggling various campaigns and business objectives.

It is essential that you are able to organise your own time and prioritise work load to ensure key messages are communicated in a timely manner. You will be responsible for the yearly content calendar as well as responding to supports comments and questions.

As this role is primarily home based, you’ll be a self-starter who can work to a high standard in collaboration with the wider digital and marketing team. You will have the competence and drive to deliver daily, weekly and monthly tasks under pressure whilst retaining a consistent and engaging approach. You will need to be confident pitching ideas, feeding in to campaigns and troubleshooting and issues to a variety of colleagues from across Abbeyfield - but rest assured you will be supported in this by working closely with the Digital Manager.

Additional experience in photography, videography and graphic design would be desirable to create visual assets to boost engagement on social posts. 

Ideally you will have experience working in the third sector for a charity or similar organisation, but this is not essential. What we really want is someone ready to hit the ground running, bringing fresh and innovative ideas to propel Abbeyfield’s social media platforms forward.

Some travel will be required to Abbeyfield homes and our head office in St Albans when required. Access to your own transport would be a benefit.

You must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (other than in exceptional circumstances), and intend to have any further booster vaccinations that are made available.

What Abbeyfield offers you

At Abbeyfield, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our benefits include:

• Competitive pay, and the opportunity for promotion to a higher pay band within role
• 33 days paid leave, including bank/public holidays
• Comprehensive induction
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Occupational sick pay
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership
• An employee assistance programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Shop and save vouchers