Community Regen has an exciting opportunity for an energic and creative engagement practitioner to work 3 days a week on a project in Cambridge and 2 days managing and delivering key projects, contracts and commissions for Community Regen. The role will also involve some working from home as well as some evening work.

Working as part of a small team, the Coordinator will be responsible for bidding, planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating key projects. The role will involve engaging residents, businesses and partners to develop initiatives and projects that benefit local communities. The position requires an experienced and approachable community engagement/development practitioner who can engage communities, develop and support projects and initiatives as well as being a good communicator, writer, and able to generate new partnership and project opportunities.

Our vision is that every young person has the resources they need to live a happy, healthy, and fulfilling life.

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of vulnerable or disadvantaged young people?

Do you have 3 years' experience in providing advice and support to homeless, vulnerable, or disadvantaged young people?

Do you have experience of emergency responses to homeless young people?

Do you have experience of independent living support for young people?

Then Gloucestershire Nightstop has the perfect role for you.

This is an opportunity for someone to join a committed team dedicated to alleviating youth homelessness in Gloucestershire

We have supported vulnerable young people aged 16-25 years old in Gloucestershire for the past 18 years.

Our purpose is to be there for and respond to vulnerable young people when they need us most. Offering emergency accommodation in the homes of trained and committed volunteers and we are developing extended stay provision which you will lead on.

Main purpose of Job

We are looking for Schools Project Coordinator, to oversee the Schools Team Programmes and develop our training, resources, and service delivery in schools.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the work of Schools Team programmes in schools: Heads Smart, Smart Schools and be responsible for Smart Moves.
• Provide a coordinated approach to developing wellbeing and resilience through Smart programmes in schools, to enable young people to make positive, independent decisions when faced with difficult challenges in their lives
• Further develop the Smart Moves programme, which has been developed in consultation with teachers and young people, based on the Resilience Framework (developed by Prof. Angie Hart and Dr. Derek Blincow, with help from Helen Thomas and a group of parents and practitioners) and the resources produced with Hove Park School, Boingboing and YoungMinds, to maximise the impact of Eikon’s service and drive innovation and growth
• Update resources shaped by the Resilience Framework to increase a young person’s resilience and create new targeted resources for students in primary and secondary schools
• Introduce and establish Smart Moves programme in schools and work with teaching staff to deliver engaging and interactive ways that the materials can be used to ensure desired outcomes are achieved
•  Establish and maintain good relationships with schools to provide information and advice on wellbeing projects by Eikon and other appropriate organisations
• Responsible for marketing and promotion of services and liaising with school staff to identify needs and follow up on delivery
• Design web content and Wellbeing newsletters to promote Eikon resources for schools
• Update website information, social media and manage downloadable resources
• Oversee Smart Moves order process end to end
• Write end of year reports, in consultation with the other programme leads (Smart Schools and Heads Smart)
• Ensure programme targets are met for all 3 programmes 
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of programmes in line with an evidence base

We are looking for a skilled, enthusiastic and well organised individual who has a passion to support young people via schools and education interventions! This role requires an individual with excellent communication and strong organisational skills as well as someone who understands the challenges that schools face in setting up interventions that help the future development of their students.

Richmond Carers Centre, a network partner of the Carers Trust, is a registered charity providing information, support, advice and a voice for carers living and caring in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. 

Helping Carers to Live Well is our organisational aim.  We provide a targeted service to young carers, aged 5 – 18 years. Young carers, provide vital emotional and practical support to a family member with a care need including sibling young carers.  Their care role can have an impact on their wellbeing, education and social opportunities.  We are looking for someone with the skills and ability to offer a coordinated approach in supporting young carers in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames through our activity programme during school holidays and after school groups in term-time.

The Young Carers Team delivers of a range of services for young carers, including information and advice, emotional support, mentoring, promoting awareness of young carers and a wide selection of group activities, both term-time and in the school holiday programme.

As Young Carers Activities Coordinator you will be part of a small dedicated team and directly deliver the leisure break activity programme. You will plan, deliver, promote and review a programme of activities for the school holiday periods, after school groups and occasional weekends for young carers. The core aim of the activity programme is to provide young carers with a much needed break from their caring responsibilities, in a safe and social environment where they can meet other young carers and to maintain their wellbeing.

Using your strong organisational and team skills, you will be responsible for organising, budgeting and carrying out risk assessments for the delivery of the activities programme, including leading and participating in the activities.

Using your creativity and innovative thinking, you will plan, research and effectively manage your budget to provide the most appealing and cost effective school holiday programme and after school groups to maximise the number of breaks we can offer to young carers. You will create a programme with an emphasis on having fun, spending time with other young carers, enabling peer support and developing their self-esteem and confidence.

You will demonstrate your ability and experience to plan a broad and exciting spectrum of activities that is appealing to young carers and provides them with a crucial break from their caring role. Building and maintaining relationships, both within our organisation and externally to develop and maintain the activities programme for young carers is key to the role.

With your proven knowledge of working with children and young people, families, carers or other vulnerable groups on an individual and/or group basis, you will recognise the importance of being client focused and have a commitment to enhance the lives of young carers and their families. You will be able to demonstrate a broad knowledge of young carer’s needs, a wide range of skills in relation to working with children and young people and to support the service delivery of the leisure breaks and activities programme.

You will be self-motivated and positive in your approach to working with both young carers, their families and team members, and have a willingness to embrace our organisational values.  Being innovative and creative, you will identify and implement a range of support mechanisms for young carers, in particular the school holiday programme and after school groups, enhancing their wellbeing and supporting them to achieve identified goals. Strong administrative, time management, IT and organisational skills are essential.  Your ability and willingness to regularly work outside normal working hours is required. 

Due to the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic Richmond Carers Centre is currently delivering all support to young carers remotely. As a Young Carers Activities Coordinator you will be expected to effectively communicate with young carers and their families across various digital platforms including video conferencing apps. You will be creative in your approach to providing fun activities and peer support groups, while maintaining the high standards expected of the role.

In return, we offer regular supervision, training and professional development for this rewarding position, along with generous annual leave, work based pension or employer’s contribution to your pension scheme and above all, a supportive and friendly working environment.  

Please use the application form only. CVs will not be accepted

This post is subject to the employee undertaking an enhanced DBS check - renewable every 3 years.

We are looking for a Coordinator for the management of a service facilitating social, cultural and leisure activities for older people across Redbridge, Barking & Dagenham. You will be working alongside our other Di’s Diamonds Coordinators already facilitating services across Havering. You will play a significant role in reducing social isolation through developing activities and events, including on line activities and volunteering opportunities and promoting them to older people.

You will be identifying opportunities to develop the service in liaison with the Senior Manager and other colleagues.

As a Coordinator you will be managing a small team of volunteers who will assist with leading activities, and will work with professionals from health, social care and the voluntary sector to increase the reach of the service and develop opportunities for joint working. You will be responsible for recruiting volunteers to support older people in accessing activities.

Successful applicants will have experience of working with and understanding the needs of older people, in a paid or voluntary capacity. You will need to have the ability to write reports, maintain records and communicate effectively both one to one and as part of a team as well as supporting and motivating volunteers. Good computer skills and accurate record keeping are also required. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post. References needed to be checked before start of employment. 

Closing date: Monday  8th March 2021 at noon

Interviews on: Friday 12th March 2021

We are looking for an energetic and motivated self starter, with a good track record in fund raising, to be our new National Co-ordinator.

 AVPB is volunteer-led and community-based, delivering conflict transformation across Britain; online, in workshops and in prisons.

You will be responsible for developing the organisation, fundraising, establishing working groups in areas where we have no or little coverage and nurturing the areas we are currently operating in.  

You will be resilient and will have excellent communication skills, good IT skills, and an ability to work flexibly and with initiative. Ideally you will have experience of partnership working and experience of working in the voluntary sector.

The post is for 20 hours per week for one year (with possible extension, subject to funding)

The job is either London Office based or Home working if preferred.

Salary: £31,200 pa pro rata (i.e. £15 per hour)

Closing date: Noon Friday 19th March 2021

Interviews will be held w/b 29th March, via online video conferencing.

Get Berkshire Active works with organisations across Berkshire to increase participation in sport and physical activity. Our overriding aim is to use physical activity to contribute to social, economic, health and community agendas across Berkshire, through the personal development of individuals. We provide our partners with support to achieve these shared aims alongside the delivery of a number of projects to encourage people to be active.

We are seeking an individual with a passion for making a difference to play an integral role in the coordination and delivery of our Employability and Crime Prevention programmes. There is a focus on young people but our programmes also support adults of all ages. The post holder will be required to organise, coordinate and (on some occasions) deliver appropriate interventions, in consultation with partners and participants. We use activities and sport to help develop soft skills in those who are unemployed and self control, empathy and positivity in those at risk of offending. The objective is to encourage participants to become confident and motivated to undertake further training / education or to find employment and therefore reduce their likelihood of becoming involved in crime.

We understand that this is a very unique post, combining elements of physical activity knowledge with employment and crime prevention experience. Therefore we are looking for individuals with experience in one of these areas, but who have the capability, interest and drive to challenge themselves to develop the skills and knowledge in the other areas. If you have transferable skills and are a fast learner we will support you to grow and develop in the role with a wide range of CPD and personal development opportunities. This role may be appropriate for someone with:

• Recruitment / Work Coaching Experience (with an interest in sport / physical activity)
• Youth / Offender Mentoring (with an interest in sport / physical activity)
• Sports Coach / Physical Training Instructor (with knowledge / interest in employment / crime prevention)
• Health / Social Care / Housing Support Advisors
• Personal Development Coaches

Programmes delivered by GBA involve significant numbers of partners working together and the post-holder will be required to manage delivery partnerships between referral agencies and specialist coaches to achieve results.  The post-holder will also need to be comfortable promoting the programme and engaging with participants to take part in the course. 

The post-holder will also support other projects or areas of work focused on using physical activity as a vehicle to improve physical, mental and social health. Ideally candidates will have experience in a coaching, mentoring or employability training role.

*The role will require travel around the county to deliver courses. The role is based at Bisham Abbey however we support working from home where appropriate.

Note: applicants will need to complete an Equal Opportunities and Criminal Record declaration form upon application.  Both are available via the below link.

See full vacancy and application details on our website

Touchstone (registered charity No. 1012053) is a leading voluntary sector agency providing high quality services to improve the health and wellbeing of local people.

Touchstone Loves Food Co-ordinator (Chapel Allerton Hub)
NJC Scale Point 23 - 25, starting at £27,741 pa/pro rata
18.5 hours per week
This role is fixed term until 30 June 2021

Touchstone Loves Food (TLF) is our citywide Covid 19 welfare and support service set up at the start of the first national lockdown in 2020. We have provided emotional support, signposting to services and over 215,000 meals to the people of Leeds who have been affected by the COVID 19 pandemic. TLF is also the Community Care Hub for Chapel Allerton ward.

The next phase of TLF is to support communities and build their resilience to the challenges ahead as the pandemic progresses. This will involve distribution of food and providing support and onward signposting, when appropriate, to prevent dependency on services. TLF will aim to work to reduce the inequalities of COVID 19 on BAME communities and will work with key partner organisations to do this. This role will lead on the partnership work to develop the Community Care Volunteer Hub model with Voluntary Action Leeds and Leeds City Council.

The primary purpose of this post is to lead and manage a team of staff and volunteers to deliver Touchstone Loves Food (TLF) Chapel Allerton Hub. The next phase of TLF is to support communities and build their resilience to the challenges ahead as the pandemic progresses. This will involve distribution of food and providing support and onward signposting, when appropriate, to prevent dependency on services. TLF will aim to work to reduce the inequalities of COVID 19 on BAME communities and will work with key partner organisations to do this. This role will lead on the partnership work to develop the Community Care Volunteer Hub model with Voluntary Action Leeds and Leeds City Council.

The job holder(s) is expected to lead a team and use the principles of asset-based community development with new and existing people, groups and agencies to co-produce this service. This post will work closely with the Mentally Healthy Leeds and Better Together teams to improve the mental health and general wellbeing of people in Leeds through involvement and participation in a range of health improvement activities. This post will work alongside the TLF co-ordinator.

Closing Date: Sunday 7 March 2021
Interviews will be held on: Thursday 18 and Monday 22 March 2021

How to apply:

Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our website, where you can download the application pack. Please note, you are not applying at this stage.

Touchstone is an equal opportunities organisation, a Trans Positive employer and applications are welcome from all sections of the community, particularly, BME and LGBT communities and/or people with disabilities who are under-represented within Touchstone.

Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and we do not intend to offer sponsorship for this particular role. You should therefore ensure that you have/will have the right to work in the UK to be able to undertake this role, if appointed, you will be required to provide relevant right to work documents at the point of an offer being made to you.

No agencies please.

Flexible Office Location: London, Cardiff, Sheffield or Glasgow

The role

You will support the day-to-day posting on, and engagement with, the charity’s social media channels and peer-to-peer support Forum, working across teams to engage with our supporters and communicate messages to help Breast Cancer Now reach its objectives.

You will also support the Digital Engagement Team in the implementation of social media content plans, feeding into the creation of exciting, informative and engaging content across a variety of media.

In addition, you will also ensure high levels of engagement are maintained across social media and the Forum, working with colleagues in the Digital Engagement team, as well as Clinical, Services, Research Communication and Fundraising teams, to provide appropriate responses to comments or private messages.

About you

To excel in this role, you will have experience of working with social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc.) for an established organisation, as well as an interest in wider digital communities and how people use them.

You will have proficiency using digital technology, as well as an eagerness to learn how to use new tools and techniques.

You will be used to working in an external-facing role with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships quickly, confidentially, and with sensitivity. You will need to be able to work accurately and with excellent attention to detail, as well as working unsupervised, using your initiative.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the charity that’s steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care. We’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future.

We’re that trusted friend that people affected by breast cancer turn to for caring support when they need it most. The expert authority on breast cancer research who is making breakthroughs and driving forward progress. And a vehicle for change, acting now to make sure anyone affected by breast cancer gets the best possible treatment and care.

We believe that we can change the future of breast cancer and make sure that, by 2050, everyone diagnosed with the disease lives – and is supported to live well. But we need to act now.

Please note that whilst Breast Cancer Now is following Government guidelines regarding working from home, this role is based in one of chosen Breast Cancer Now’s offices in the UK, and the expectation is that once restrictions are eased that the post holder will be based within this office for the majority of the time. Should you have any queries with regards to this please email us in the first instance (email address can be found by clicking on the apply button).

Breast Cancer Now is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.

Closing date Friday 12 March 2021 at 09:00am

Interview date Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 March 2021 (Interviews will be held on Microsoft Teams)

The University of East London Students’ Union is a membership organisation set up to ensure students are empowered to have a full university experience.

We offer our members opportunities to meet new people, explore interests and establish mechanisms to improve their course and University. 

We are looking for an activities and events manager to help plan and deliver an events programme for our students. We are proud to have a hyper-diverse student base and our events and activities should reflect that. The postholder will work with the activities and events co-ordinator and activities and opportunities officer to increase the number of students participating in our programme.

This role is a six-month contract with the possibility of an extension. Staff are currently working from home. This will be reviewed in line with government guidance.

Head of Student Development and Activities

Salary: £30,614 (£33,629 fte)

Hours: 32 hours per week if start before June 2021. Full time hours (36.25 pw) 1st June 2021 onwards

Contract: Permanent

Team: Student Opportunities and Development

Reports to: Assistant Director of Charitable Services 

uea(su) is a vibrant, fast paced, student-led environment and we are looking for a new Head of Student Development and Activities to lead our Activities and Opportunities team.  The team is part of the charitable side of the SU and works collaboratively with our Student Voice, Advice and Communications, Marketing and Insight departments, as well as with our colleagues in the commercial side of the organisation.

As the strategic lead for student volunteering across the organisation you will be responsible for developing our training, support and recognition framework for our volunteers, ensuring that they get the most of their volunteering experience in terms of enjoyment, skills and employability.  You will also be skilled in stakeholder management, working closely alongside our elected student officers and our partners at UEA.

You will be experienced in event management, engaging students or young people in activities, opportunities and volunteering, and embedding a safety culture in all of the above.

This role is responsible for ensuring the broadest range of students engage in our activities and student groups, so you will be closely involved in our anti-racism and diversity work, as well as managing our outreach and widening participation projects.

Our team is friendly, inclusive and dedicated to providing students with the best experience – whether that is through our Buddy scheme for first years, our online Flativities programme for housemates or the hundreds of student-led clubs and societies that we support.

All Student Union staff are currently taking a temporary reduction in hours to reduce expenditure during the pandemic. If appointed before June 2021 then this role will be working 32 hours per week. From 1st June onwards it is anticipated that the role will be employed on a full time (36.25 hours per week) basis

We’re committed to equality of opportunity for all and are passionate to ensure that our staff reflect the diverse student body we serve. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability. You can be yourself with us and be part of a union that celebrates diversity.

Closing date: Monday 15th March 2021

Interviews: Will be held remotely on 25th March 2021.

For more details and how to apply please visit our website: https://www.ueasu.work/career-staff-roles
 

London based, permanent role

Values-driven, global organisation specialising in the international development sector

About Us

Abt Associates a mission-driven, global leader with a proven track record in complex program implementation in the international development sector. We offer bold solutions and technical excellence in Health, Economic Growth, Governance, Research & Evaluation, Environment & Energy, Gender Equality & Social Inclusion. Working with our many partners, we have driven measurable social impact for more than 55 years, to achieve our mission of improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide. We operate in remote and challenging environments and employ more than 3,700 staff in over 50 countries.

Abt Britain is pursuing an ambitious growth strategy and has been awarded contracts exceeding GBP 32 million in the past 12 months alone, delivering projects across sub-Saharan Africa, Eastern Europe, South Asia, and South America.  We aim to build a market leadership position in the UK, deepening relationships with the Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office as well as pursuing development and social impact projects for a diverse range of government, foundations, private and multilateral clients. We are expanding our Global Development Practice with investment in key technical roles across Governance, Health, Economic Growth and Climate, to provide deep technical expertise across projects and proposals for various donors globally.

The Opportunity

Abt Britain is looking for a Programme Coordinator (PC) to join our growing and talented team in London.

The PC will be responsible for the following key functions:

1. Supporting Programme Managers with programme mobilisation and support, including contract, financial and risk management and reporting;
2. Supporting Abt Britain to scale its work in the UK, including supporting the development of systems, processes and contribution to business growth;
3. Supporting a cross-cultural team across a variety of countries, as well as supporting the management of sub-contractors and consultants;
4. Supporting business growth activities, including market research and proposal developm

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree;

• Experience of working in a project management environment to deliver products to a specific timeline, with donor-funded programme experience preferred;

• Knowledge of relevant technical areas such as public health, governance, climate and environment, economic development, MERL;

• Knowledge of and experience with donor-funded bids is preferred;

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with ability to liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders and proven ability to coordinate activities amongst programme staff;

• Excellent organisational skills including the ability to respond to a high workload in a fast-paced environment

• Knowledge of service delivery priorities and challenges;

• Previous business development experience, including market research and proposal development preferred;

• Advanced in the use of MS Office, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint and programme management software, e.g. Microsoft Programme.

Further Information & How to Apply

Refer to the ‘Position Description’ link to view full details and key requirements for this opportunity.

Please submit your application online via the Careers Page of the Abt Associates website, including your CV and cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of this role. 

We welcome and thank all applicants however only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date: 15 March 2021

You will be embarking on this new and rewarding role in Big Leaf Foundation, working with the support of the trustees and core team to develop and implement a communications and campaigns strategy for the organisation that helps deliver our objectives and increases support for our overall vision.

You will also support the development of our new young leader’s programme, working with the team and the young people to explore potential campaigning partnerships and empowering the young people we support to have a meaningful voice within local and/or national campaigns. 

Big Leaf Foundation is now entering its third year and we are expanding – both in terms of the number of displaced young people we support and our geographical spread. To ensure we can continue to fulfil our objectives we need to engage more people in our work and make our collective ‘voice’ louder through increased awareness of the issues and how people can help. We also want to build links with other organisations that campaign to improve the rights of displaced young people and/or ensure existing legal rights are upheld – exploring how Big Leaf can best support and add value to these campaigns.

• Contract: Self-employed position funded for 1 year (with option to extend subject to funding).
• Hours: Full-time (40 hours) p/w
• Salary: £115 – £135 per day depending on experience
• Location: Surrey (home-based but with some in person meetings/activities)
• Reports to: Line Manager & Trustees
• Closing date: 17 March 2021
• Interviews: week commencing 22 March 2021
• Start date: 19 April 2021

KEY TASKS

Communications

• Develop and implement a communications strategy to engage more people in our work and make our collective ‘voice’ louder through increased awareness of both the issues and how people can support.
• Cultivate existing and new relationships with the media/journalists to grow the organisation’s influence and reach. 
• Draft, edit and proofread materials (website content, newsletter, blogs, reports, social media content etc) and project manage design of materials as needed.
• Support the wider Big Leaf Foundation (BLF) team to create impactful content that is consistently on brand, representative of BLF’s voice and in line with the overall communications strategy, providing team training and editorial oversight as needed.
• Work with the BLF team to produce relevant documents and content (incl. case studies) to support fundraising activities. 
• Contribute to BLF fundraising activities through the writing of case studies/content as needed.
• Ensure BLF beneficiaries and directly affected individuals have a meaningful voice within our communications, keeping safeguarding front of mind at all times.
• Regularly evaluate communication activities and make recommendations for continuous improvement.

Campaigns & advocacy

• Cultivate relationships with organisations that campaign to improve the rights of displaced people; and/or ensure existing legal rights are upheld, exploring how Big Leaf Foundation (BLF) can best support and add value to these campaigns. 
• Work with the BLF team to support the new young leaders programme (currently in the planning phase); exploring potential campaigning partnerships and empowering young people (who want to) to participate in local/national campaigns.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local MPs to build their understanding of the issues/challenges facing local displaced young people; and work with BLF caseworkers to obtain local MP support/advocacy on individual cases, where appropriate.
• Ensure BLF campaigns and advocacy activities are in-line with Charity Commission rules on political campaigning.

General

• Represent BLF (aims, mission and programmes) to external audiences.
• Understand your responsibilities in regard to safeguarding and data protection and retain best practice to inform your work with BLF.
• Liaise with other members of the BLF team and trustees as needed to fulfil the role and undertake other areas of work as required.

TO APPLY

If you feel that you have the skills, experience and motivation required for this role, please complete the application form and return it to us before 6pm on 17 March 2021.