We are looking for an outstanding Project Coordinator who is passionate about health and wellbeing to coordinate our Community Champions project. 

Through recruiting and supporting dedicated local volunteers (Community Champions), you will respond to local needs by delivering campaigns, events, activities and training.

This Westminster Public Health-commissioned project is designed to provide improved opportunities for people living in the Harrow Road ward to enhance their health and wellbeing.  

You will be employed by WECH, working in close partnership with Maida Hill Place, a social enterprise running food training and health and wellbeing programmes, where the project is based. 

The ability to work evenings and weekends is required. 

The closing date for this post is 9am, Fri 12th February 2021 

The application should clearly describe why you are suitable for the role and should relate closely to the person specification. 

Please note interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place on Friday 19th February. All interviews will be conducted remotely over Teams or Zoom.

Programme Coordinator 

We are currently recruiting a full time Programme Coordinator to work within our Partnership and Programmes team. 

About Challenge Partners

Who we are: Challenge Partners is a practitioner-led education charity that enables collaboration between schools to enhance the life chances of all children, especially the most disadvantaged.

How we do it: The Challenge Partners central team works closely with school leaders and other education professionals to facilitate a variety of programmes and services for schools in our partnership. We ensure the knowledge and skills of the best in our network are available to everyone, reducing the variability in education provision whilst improving the performance of all schools, leaders, and pupils in the partnership.

Our team: There are currently just over 20 people in our growing team. We are dedicated to working hard for our schools whilst enjoying what we do and who we work with. You will be working in a friendly and dynamic group with backgrounds in education, the wider social enterprise and charity sector, and the corporate world. The majority of roles are school-facing, and team members work closely with leaders in our schools to generate and refine ideas and create maximum value for the network.

Job Purpose:

To support the delivery of the QA Review. This position requires a self motivated, organised, detail-focused and personable individual to work as part of our team.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of the programme, including scheduling programme dates, training sessions, and other supporting activities.
• Respond to email and phone queries relating to the QA Review in a timely and professional manner
• Manage associated programme communication as appropriate
• Coordinate and schedule meetings with external stakeholders
• Maintain agreed relationships with programme stakeholders. As directed, maintain relationships with customers, service providers and other stakeholders as identified and resolve all queries and operational issues, escalating as appropriate
• Utilise and update our internal CRM system (Salesforce)
• Other tasks commensurate with the role as appropriate

Person Specification:

Specific skills and attitudes we are looking for in an applicant are as follows:

• Excellent relationship management skills and a friendly, personable demeanor
• Positivity and optimism
• The ability to work well under pressure
• Outstanding attention to detail, and pride in your work
• High computer literacy required. Experience of using Google Docs, Sheets and Slides is highly desirable. Experience of using Salesforce desirable
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to deal with people diplomatically and appropriately, building rapport with those at varying levels of seniority
• Ability to prioritise effectively to meet competing demands, through excellent organisation and time management
• A willingness to learn and give and receive feedback
• A passion for education, and a desire to make a difference

Personal Characteristics:

Our team is very important to us, and we are looking for someone who shares our key values:

• Excellence- we are always looking for ways to improve because we are determined to achieve the best for every child, teacher and leader.
• Equity- we treat each other fairly, with trust, care and respect. We seek the best for every child, and know that those who have the least, need our combined expertise the most.
• Courageous leadership- we speak up and take responsibility for all children, making sure that we do not harm others in doing our best for our own schools
• Challenge- We expect the best of ourselves and each other, and value challenge which helps us improve
• Collaboration- We listen to, share with and learn from each other, developing our practice together so that every child benefits from our combined wisdom and creativity
• Innovation- We use and generate research, we innovate with discipline and evaluate intelligently in pursuit of better outcomes for all children, especially the most disadvantaged.

Benefits of working for Challenge Partners

• 25 days of paid holiday per year, plus 8 additional days of bank holiday
• An employer contributed pension - we match up to 5% of your own contribution
• Private healthcare
• Flexible working hours
• A school based office in South Bermondsey. There is currently no requirement for staff to work in the office, but you may choose to do so.
• A supportive and friendly team
• A chance to make a real difference to educational outcomes
• The opportunity to progress and develop skills in a dynamic and fast-growing team
• The opportunity to interact with the children at our school (including weekly reading)

How to apply and our recruitment process

Challenge Partners is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

If you would like to be a part of our team, then please send your application as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications and interviewing on a rolling basis.

• A CV of no more than two pages
• A cover letter of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role and the person specification.

Please note that we will disregard your application if we do not receive a CV and role-specific cover letter.

Appointment will be dependent on receipt of satisfactory references and completing a DBS check.

Recruitment process: Interviews to take place via video link. Candidates will also be required to complete additional tasks via email.

Start date: We are ideally looking for someone who is able to start immediately, although we are prepared to be flexible to ensure that we recruit the most suitable candidate.

If you are passionate about supporting young people to reach their potential, we want you to join our partnership! Bonny Downs Community Association (BDCA) and Renewal Programme (RP) have come together in an exciting new youth project and are seeking 2 x experienced Youth Co-coordinators to provide the young people of Newham with spaces to enjoy, support to achieve their best, and opportunities to make a positive difference in their community.

About us

BDCA is a dynamic community-led charity that has been serving the residents of the London Borough of Newham since 1998. Our motto is, “working together to change lives and transform our community”.  The Renewal Programme has also been working in the borough for 50 years and is passionate about investing in community and supporting people to rise through dignity, inspiration, and empowerment. Together we have a combined track record of over 70 years’ Newham focussed service delivery. including local club youth provision. holiday activities, evening drop-ins, sports activities and youth leadership programmes.

About the roles

These new posts offer an exciting opportunity to play a driving role in launching a new package of services for young people across the economically disadvantaged but beautifully diverse East Ham area of Newham. Each role is 36 hours per week and for an initial fixed term period of 2 years pending further funding. Please see the full job descriptions and person specifications attached and do note an enhanced DBS check will be required.

Our ideal candidates will have significant youth work experience, a passion for working with young people from diverse backgrounds and a high level of motivation to develop an excellent and impactful youth offer.  You will be excellent relationship builders that are enthused by partnership working, and given current circumstances you will also need to be creative in your approach to adapt youth engagement offers safely and in line with Covid-19 restrictions. You will need to demonstrate that you are professional, organised, efficient and able to manage our sessional youth staff, sports coaches, junior leaders and workshop providers. You will also have a robust understanding of safeguarding policy and procedures.

With one role based predominantly at BDCA (London E6) and the other at RP (London E12), you will work together to plan, lead, manage and evaluate sessions in venues across the East Ham community, ensuring project outcomes are effectively delivered. Key shared project outcomes are:

• Provide safe places to enjoy = at least 6 venues will be open for a total of 1759 hours of youth activities each year.
• Increase youth engagement = Each year, at least 495 unique young people will access our regular activities and accredited courses and feel a greater sense of community connection as a result.
• Grow youth leadership = Each year, at least 45 young people will receive intensive year-long support to achieve their best and build their hope and agency to make positive change in their own lives and in their wider community too through accredited youth leadership courses and social action campaigns.
• Deliver inspiring and diverting activities = Each year, the programme will deliver at least 25 co-produced activities including sports, creative arts, wellbeing workshops, free play, tuition support, educational workshops, offsite trips, training and mentoring.

Each role will however have slightly different areas of responsibility as follows:

Youth co-ordinator 1 (BDCA)

This post holder will be specifically responsible for coordinating: four outdoor MUGA sports sessions and one outdoor BMX session per week; year round Saturday volunteering sessions for young sports leaders; support to complete Duke of Edinburgh award scheme led by specialist partner and an annual music production project led by specialist provider. They will also be directly delivering: three virtual activity videos per month; two annual residentials for 15 participants; three-week summer volunteering placement with accredited Sports Leadership Award for 30 participants; monthly Stepping Up life skills training and social action campaign planning workshops plus regular mentoring calls for 15 participants; annual music premiere event for up to 100 attendees; and 10 day trips per year for up to 15 participants.

Youth co-ordinator 2 (RP)

This post holder will be specifically responsible for coordinating and delivering five evening youth clubs per week including a tuition club, journalism club and three drop-in free play sessions with creative workshops. They will be charged with leading the project’s monthly youth forums during the above sessions and also supporting participants to attend borough-wide Youth Citizens Assemblies and Area Youth Forum meetings. So as well as delivering high quality inclusive activities in safe supervised spaces, this new Project Coordinator will focus on increasing access to platforms where youth voices can be heard and younger leaders are supported to help steer local services to boost engagement and impact.

Application process: Please apply by attaching an up to date CV AND covering letter (max 2 pages, applications without cover letters WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED) demonstrating how your skills meet the Job Description and Person Specification and why you are interesting in applying for the role. If your application preference or request is for one specific role over the other then please state this in your cover letter otherwise we will assume you wish to be considered for either role within a single application. We are also willing to consider job share applications for each role from strong candidates

Application deadline:

Please note there is no fixed  closing date, but we are keen to recruit to these posts as quickly as possible and so early applications are very much encouraged. We will invite interviews and begin the selection process on a rolling basis, with the aim to have the positions filled as soon as appropriate candidates are identified. Candidates will need to apply before 1st February to be considered for the first set of interviews fixed for 4th February.

• First interviews via Zoom: Thursday 4th February 2021
• Ideal start date: w/c 15th February 2021

Equal Opportunities Statement

Both BDCA and RP are committed to recruiting high quality candidates whose skills and experience are most suited to the jobs on offer regardless of sex, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion (or beliefs), marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age or political affiliation.

We are looking for 2 confident, reliable people to support hospital staff and other health or social care professionals to provide wrap around, holistic support that will enable clients to be discharged from hospital feeling supported and empowered. One postholder will work from Addenbrookes hospital in Cambridge and the other from Peterborough City and Hinchingbrooke hospitals. You will be able to identify what needs to be put into place to avoid a readmission or future admission to hospital, within the context of promoting wellbeing, happiness, independence, and confidence.

Application by CV and covering letter in which you address all the points in the person specification,  if these points are not covered your application may not be considered.  Your application should specify which location you would prefer.  Applications should be  received by midday on  monday 8th February,  interviews will be online and held after this date.

These posts are full time (37h/week) for an initial 6 month contract with a possibility of this being extended.

We’re experts in making the world a cleaner, longer lasting place – and we’re on a mission to ensure that we use our resources sustainably.

We work with businesses, governments and consumers around the world on ambitious and imaginative projects to achieve this.  We have a number of recognised citizen facing behaviour change brands and campaigns, including Love Food Hate Waste and Recycle Now.

We run an international network of partners for our ground-breaking Love Food Hate Waste brand and have plans for our other award-winning brands.  This is where we need your help.

We’re looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic person to develop and manage our global network of licensees.  These include local governments, NGO’s and not for profits and businesses working in a range of countries.  The focus of this role is managing a portfolio of positive, deep working relationships with existing partners and growing the network by fundraising and identifying and bringing on board new members. 

This is a new role in WRAP, we’re looking for someone who can spot opportunities and isn’t afraid to pick up the phone to new contacts and initiate a discussion.  We’d like a problem solver, someone who can translate technical language into sharable content and a self-starter.

To be successful in this role, you will need to be able to demonstrate a variety of influencing and negotiation styles to engage organisations at all levels to secure commitment, action and income.  We’re looking for someone who is a strong collaborator with experience of working with networks.  Relationship management experience is also essential, as is evidence of delivering successful projects.  Flexibility on working hours will be required to accommodate liaison with partners in differing time zones, the role may also require some international travel in the future. 

This is a full-time, permanent role, currently remotely based; post-COVID the successful candidate will be required to attend either the Banbury or Cardiff office on a regular basis.  Our preference is for candidates who are available to start immediately because we have exciting opportunities that we want to be able to take up. 

Please refer to the job description below for further details about what the role entails and the job essentials.

WRAP welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants, regardless of religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, disability or race.

To apply, please visit the WRAP website to complete an application form and send to us, along with your CV.

Interviews will be held w/c 8th February 2021.

WRAP has achieved ISO9001:2015 certification for our design, development, management and delivery of programmes and projects which provide resource sustainable solutions.

Leeds Autism AIM is part of the Advonet Group, a growing organisation working with people who are marginalised, to raise their voices and have their rights respected. Leeds Autism AIM is co-led by autistic adults with 75% of the staff team having an autism diagnosis.

We have an exciting opportunity based within the Leeds Autism AIM service for someone passionate about ensuring the autistic population, who experience health inequalities, have access to, and are enabled to engage in healthcare services. This is a pioneering pilot that will both lead to tackling health inequalities and has the potential to be rolled out to other Local Care Partnerships beyond the initial 1-year pilot.

We are seeking an experienced Project Co-ordinator who can deliver the day to day activities involved in this project. The successful candidate for this position will work alongside the Project Lead and Peer Support Worker to primarily;

• Deliver training to partners
• Successfully engage with autistic individuals and support them to access healthcare through their GP practice
• Support individuals to complete self advocacy resources to enable them to achieve better health outcomes
• Develop self advocacy resources to help improve access and health outcomes

We are seeking a motivated individual who has experience of engaging with and working alongside both professionals and autistic adults to achieve good health outcomes.

You need to have relevant experience in similar type roles and have excellent engagement skills and understanding of the impact of health inequalities for the autistic population. We would particularly welcome applications from applicants who have lived experience of autism.

To apply for this role please complete the Advonet Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, which can be found on the links on this page, along with a detailed job description and person specification (CVs will not be accepted).

Reasonable adjustments can be requested if you are successful in gaining an interview. We will inform all applicants whether they are successful in gaining an interview or not.

If you would like more information or an informal chat about the post please call Advonet (number on our website) and ask to speak to Owen Walker, AIM Manager.

VCH is recruiting a Best Practice Adviser in Volunteer Management to support the hundreds of community groups and charities that are delivering vital services across Hackney.

Over the last year, multiple frontline groups have sprung up to deliver essential supplies and services to people suffering the impact of COVID, while hundreds more charities continue to deliver essential programmes for residents to help people live better lives. Many of these groups are overrun with demand, and may benefit from support and guidance to develop programmes to ensure the effective and efficient recruitment and support of volunteers.

We’re seeking someone with previous experience in supporting community and voluntary groups around issues relating to Best Practice in volunteer management, to support new and existing organisations in making the most of their volunteer programmes. Alongside delivering bespoke, 1 to 1 support to individual groups, you’ll also help oversee the development of brand new good practice resources such as engaging training videos, online webinars, as well as facilitating group training courses and discussion forums.

We actively encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for this opportunity as we really want applicants to reflect the diverse demographics of Hackney residents. We are committed to equal opportunities and access for all people.

Within a newly restructured department, this is an exciting role taking main responsibility for planning and executing media relations initiatives.

Job Title: PR Media Coordinator
Main work base: 12 Meadway Court, Stevenage SG1 2EF
Hours of work: Full time or Part-time considered (minimum 20 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £25K - £29K (Band C1-2)

About us

Mercy Ships is a faith-based charity, bringing safe surgery to people in Africa who have no access to healthcare or money to pay for it. For over 40 years Mercy Ships has visited more than 55 developing nations. Passionate to serve those in need and to leave a lasting impact for the future of those we serve. Our volunteer crew represent our organisation onboard through excellence and diligence. 16 Mercy Ships offices around the world work on fundraising, recruitment and public relations.

The UK provides over 100 specialist volunteers to crew the hospital ship 'Africa Mercy’ each year, and provides financial resources for surgeries, healthcare, education and local partnership - bringing immediate relief to thousands of individuals and leaving a sustainable legacy of hope and healing in every nation we visit.

About the role

You will proactively seek out opportunities to drive fundraising and increase the general public engagement. You will involve our storytellers and thought leaders on relevant and timely issues of public interest. You will possess a great 'news sense’ and ability to think creatively to get 'cut through’ in the media and will be able to jump on and maximise opportunities.

Working across our USA based, Global Brand Team, and the UK team, you must have an interest in working with consumer media, have experience of working with national press and planning large public-facing campaigns and the desire to work in a fast-paced team committed to making a difference.

About you

Essential:

• Relevant degree or equivalent media relations or qualification/s and experience
• 3 or more years as a media liaison, PR officer or brand buzzer
• Experience of liaising with PR agencies, the media and journalists
• Organising and delivering high profile engagement events
• 'News Sense’ and able to 'sell’ stories

Candidates will be interviewed as and when suitable applications come in, so please don’t hesitate in applying.

If you would like to apply for this position and join us in transforming the lives of the forgotten poor, please click the apply button and attach your CV and covering letter, it will be sent automatically to us. A job description is attached to help with your application. 

Mercy Ships UK is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all individuals and value diversity in our workforce.

No agencies please.

Hours: 22.5 per week
Contract:  Fixed term, 1st April 2021 - 31 March 2025
Location: Southend-on-Sea
Interview date: w/c 8th February 2021

Please note that this role requires engagement in non-mainstream settings such as night economy venues and public sex environments in order that key messages and direct delivery are accessible to specific beneficiary groups. 

Please note - this role requires the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Candidates must be able to provide paperwork demonstrating their right to work in the UK. 

For more information on what it means to work for Brook, please read the ‘Working for Brook’ document on our Current Vacancies page.

Brook are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Due to the high number of applications for this post, it will not be possible to respond to every application.

If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks, then you have not been shortlisted for this role. Thank you for your interest in working for Brook.

We are looking for a Trusts Fundriaser to join this inspiring international charity.

The Charity An incredible international social welfare charity based in Salisbury. The post holder will need to be office based at least 2-3 times a week post pandemic.

The Role
Maintain and build on our rolling programme of applications for 300+ existing Trusts identifying relevant and timely projects best suited to each funder.
Support the development of a stewardship programme for existing grant making trusts and their trustees and ensure the timely feedback of reports to funders.
Work closely with the team in the UK and operations staff abroad to identify relevant programmes and activities for funding, procuring the relevant information and costings and ensuring no overlap.
Be responsible for the accurate and up-to-date database records of all grant making trusts.
Work with the Head of Fundraising & Communications on projected income and expenditure in line with planned activities.
Build and develop relationships with trust representatives through written and face to face communications with support from the Head of Fundraising & Communications.

The Candidate
Minimum 2.5 years demonstrable success in trust fundraising.
Graduate level qualification or equivalent experience.
Experience of writing compelling and successful fundraising proposals for trusts and foundations.
A track record of achieving funding targets, either alone or as part of a team.
Project management skills to handle tasks and deadlines efficiently and effectively.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Could you use your supporter relationship skills to help transform the lives of seriously ill children across the UK?

Starlight’s Public Fundraising team is looking for a skilled Supporter Experience Co-ordinator to join their team as Maternity Leave cover.

Your focus will be supporting the team in championing fundraising, and our amazing supporters, across the organisation. Maximising the impact of our supporter touchpoints and fundraising opportunities through a variety of channels, products, and tools, helping us to grow our audience of existing loyal supporters, who make sure all children have the right to play through their treatment for a serious illness!

You'll be joining a successful and driven team, who are passionate about providing Starlight’s supporters with the right experience, and take great pride in having fun whilst doing it!

We are seeking a part time Advice Triage Coordinator to help develop our Advice Service to provide initial triage assessments, signposting, and the coordination of an appointment system for vulnerable asylum seekers and refugees.

The post holder will receive telephone and email enquiries and perform initial consultations with asylum seekers and refugees with advice needs. You will be communicating with vulnerable people in a non-judgemental and empathetic manner, identifying the most effective support for callers.

A good understanding of telephone triaging and experience in providing initial advice to vulnerable clients is essential.  Excellent organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with people from a diverse range of backgrounds is required.Due to current Government guidance regarding Covid 19, this role may temporarily be home based.  Working hours are negotiable. Please  refer to the application pack attached and note that we will  be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis.

Liveable Towns Coordinator

Torbay

£27,528 pro rata per annum

(Ref: SUS3092)

30 hours per week – 12 month contract - based in Torbay

About the Role

We have a fantastic opportunity to work across Torbay in a key role helping us to raise levels of ambition for better walking and cycling environments.

Supporting Torbay Council in delivering the Department for Transport’s Active Travel Fund, you will facilitate a strategic and collaborative approach to developing active travel environments, demonstrating that permanent change is possible by working with people to provide the opportunity to see, experience and be inspired by the positive impact that active travel environments can bring.

About You

We are looking for passionate people who are committed to the benefits of active travel and the promotion of walking and cycling. You will have the ability to motivate and engage others by drawing on your excellent communication skills and previous experience working with a range of stakeholders and community groups.

So, if you have experience of successful partnership working, organising and delivering events and leading group workshops and an understanding of best practice in providing for cyclists and pedestrians in urban environments, help us to make a difference by applying today.

Interviews

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am Wednesday 27 January 2021.  Interviews will take place via MS Teams in the week commencing Monday 1 February 2021.

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion. We welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, particularly where we are under-represented. Currently this includes people who identify as having a disability and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups

The Academic Programmes Coordinator will work as part of the Programme Management Team to ensure a first class participant experience of, and interaction with, the administrative elements of the Frontline programme.

The Coordinator will be required to be flexible and adaptable to respond to diverse requirements throughout the academic year and maintain a high standard of customer service throughout, particularly at peak periods, in order to help facilitate the exceptional Participant experience. They will be required to develop effective working relationships with a variety of teams and departments across the organisation and partner providers.

We are looking for someone who is active and committed to the values of Frontline, has a ‘can do’ attitude; is highly numerate and organised, with excellent attention to detail.  Experience of working within a higher education environment is desirable.

We will close earlier if we receive enough suitable applications, therefore early applications are encouraged.