Administrator

We have an opportunity for an experienced administrator to provide support for the delivery team

Position: Administrator

Location: Bradley, Huddersfield (with some flexibility for home working)

Hours: Part Time, 30 hours per week

Salary: Circa £19,000 (pro rata)

Duration: This is a temporary position until December 2022

Benefits: Include 25 days paid holiday (rising to 29 days with service increments) plus 8 bank holiday, Personal Pension Scheme, Healthcare Cash Plan, Online Discount Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Staff Awards Scheme, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Flexible working patterns

The Role

The Administrator will support the delivery team in the administration of product delivery within the department as part of a team.

Responsibilities include:

• Appropriately handle, record and report on enquiries, including complaints and complements, providing information and directing callers to the appropriate department or source of further information where necessary
• Process purchases for product and service sales to customers
• Stock control of products and reporting shortages/discrepancies
• Administrative support for the assessment process of projects
• Organise travel and overnight accommodation for staff or consultant trainers
• Collate data and maintain data systems
• Process invoices and purchase services within budget constraints
• Support the department in conducting evaluation and assessing impact of delivery, reporting feedback to line managers
• Events and project support as required

About You

As an Administrator, you will have experience of working in an office administration role providing a proactive, customer focussed approach to service delivery. You will be able to work as part of a small tem and use a range of IT applications including Microsoft Office.

To apply you will be asked to submit your CV along with a covering letter detailing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role.

About the Organisation

The organisation is a national charity and membership association specifically for nurseries working in partnership with nurseries, local authorities, national government and a range of partners to develop an environment in which early learning and care can flourish.

The organisation is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and is actively opposed to discrimination in society.

You may have experience in areas such as Admin, Administrator, Administration, Admin Support, Administration Support, Admin Assistant, Administration Assistant, Admin Coordinator, Administration Coordinator, Project Manager, Programme Administrator, Programme Coordinator, Project Administrator, Sales Administrator, Customer Service Administrator, General Administrator, Office Administrator, Process Administrator, Finance Administrator, Financial Administrator.

Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.

We’re looking to recruit an excellent data administrator to join the Continuous Improvement function. It’s an opportunity to use your skills on a range of fascinating and important issues seen by our clients within the Help to Claim programme.

You’ll have experience of undertaking data analysis, collating and interpreting data, and report writing. 

Just as importantly, you’ll have a passion for using data to solve problems and in providing insight to a wide variety of stakeholders which informs the way we deliver our service. 

This is a great role if you want to have a direct impact in forming the way we deliver and help those who depend on us. 

Our roles are open to discussion about flexible working, which may include arrangements such as part-time working, formalised flexitime, fixed (non-standard) working hours, working from home and job-sharing.

We welcome applications from Local Citizens Advice staff and are open to arranging secondments.

​​​​The National Citizens Advice Operates from offices in England and Wales, with 4 regional offices based in Cardiff, London, Birmingham and Leeds, therefore all

successful applicants must be based within England or Wales.

Please note, in the event of a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the application early. 

This vacancy closes at 23.59 on the closing date. 

Closing date: 19/09/2021

Interview date: 27/09/2021 - 28/09/2021

Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.

This is a new role in the Wales Funded Services team, which is part of the Operations directorate at National Citizens Advice. The team are responsible for the operational design, implementation and delivery of core client facing services in Wales delivered by Citizens Advice.

In the role you’ll assist and support the team with the administration of our e-referral system, working closely with teams at National Citizens Advice and local Citizens Advice offices across Wales.

The National Citizens Advice Operates from offices in England and Wales, with 4 regional offices based in Cardiff, London, Birmingham and Leeds, therefore all successful applicants must be based within England or Wales.

Please note, in the event of a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the application early. ​​​​​​​

Closing Date: 19th September 2021

An opportunity has arisen for an Apprentice Business Administrator within our client's Careers, Employment and Skills Team reporting to the Progressions and Destinations Coordinator.

Business Administration Apprentice Responsibilities:

• To provide general administrative support required for a variety of contracts in the Careers, Employment and Skills department including the Shine Careers Team, Employer Engagement Team and the Progression and Destination Coordinator.
• Liaise with external organisations including schools and colleges and private business.
• To work on a diverse range of tasks daily.
• To work to deadlines and targets
• Ensure participant records are accurate and maintained.

Business Administration Apprentice Requirements:

You will have proficient IT skills (particularly with Microsoft packages such as Excel and Teams) and able to generate reports when required. Experience of working within an administration environment is desirable but not essential. You will have meticulous attention to detail and be able to work using your own initiative.

You must be able to work to tight deadlines and be able to communicate well with internal and external customers. You will be able to demonstrate enthusiasm, drive and commitment to our client's values.

All positions are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exemptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for an Enhanced Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions, cautions, warnings and reprimands.

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer. They wish to encourage the recruitment of staff from under-represented groups to apply for the advertised positions. They will seek to recruit the best candidate for the job based on merit. The recruitment and selection process will ensure the identification of the person best suited to the job and organisation.

About our client:

They are committed to helping individuals, organisations and communities succeed through learning and work. They have a strong track record of successfully delivering government funded initiatives and contracts including ESF contracts and Study Programmes. They are also a provider of advice and support services to young people and adults in the Yorkshire and Humber area.

Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week
Salary: £14,277 per annum plus competitive benefits

Closing date: 19th of September 2021(midnight)
Interview date: TBC

You may have experience of the following: Business Administration Apprentice, Administration Apprentice, Apprenticeships, Admin Assistant, Apprenticeship, Trainee Scheme, Office Junior, Administrator, Trainee, Receptionist, Secretary, Office Assistant, Trainee Administrator, Junior, Business Administration, Apprentice, etc.

Ref: 102 574

Part-time (17.5 hours p/w) – Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2022 (with possibility of extension)

Leeds Media Centre

Ref code: QAA-212

Are you a highly efficient, motivated and personable individual with a professional, can-do attitude to your work? If so, join St Giles Trust as a Quality Assurance / Administrator and play an integral role in our employability and social inclusion programme in the Yorkshire and Humberside Region.

About St Giles Trust and HMPPS CFO3

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need.  Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. 

Funded via HMPPS and led by APM, with St Giles Trust as a key delivery partner, HMPPS CFO 3 is central to our future plans and aims to improve the prospects of work for offenders and ex-offenders, especially those who are furthest from mainstream activity. 

About this exciting opportunity

This key role will see you focus on ensuring the team delivers a high quality of service and compliance with systems and procedure and standards and performance targets. To achieve this, you will input and collate data capture and narrative forms, plus make sure the team maintains accurate records of all client interventions and provides evidence of achievements, each of which you will assess for conformity with programme requirements.

In addition to advising case managers of any additional actions needed and providing support to the Yorkshire Manager and Team Leader in contract monitoring and reporting, you will also develop and maintain good partnership working with individuals, including APM administrative support, NOMS and CFO Helpdesk.

What we are looking for:

• Excellent IT and database skills, including proven Word, Excel and Outlook experience
• The ability to quickly learn new database systems and to input accurately and in the required timescale
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to develop and maintain filing, database and recording systems
• Professional, calm and highly approachable, you will be an outstanding communicator, verbal and written
• Impressive time-management and prioritisation skills, and the ability to work on your own initiative
• Sympathy with the aims and ethos of St Giles as an organisation

In return, you can expect a competitive salary and generous leave allowance, staff pension scheme, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, season ticket loan, access to clinical supervisions and much more besides.

Closing date: 11pm, 22nd September 2021. Interviews: 28th September.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

In 2019, TLG was named the best charity to work for in the UK by the prestigious Sunday Times Best Not-for Profit Organisations to Work For!

As TLG Education Centres grow we are looking to appoint a well-organised Systems Coordinator to provide strategic leadership to their administration. As a key member of the Education Centre Development (ECD) team, you will drive greater efficiency, effectiveness and impact across our Education Centres, by developing and maintaining robust, adaptable administrative systems and processes fit to support the significant growth we anticipate.

The vision is for a leader and motivator of people who can balance strong knowledge of systems development with the need to equip people. The post-holder will be able to lead up, across and down within the organisation to ensure key outcomes and deadlines are achieved. With a proactive instinct and great attention to detail, they will lead the development of administrative support systems to equip the Education Centres to operate with excellence. The post-holder will be naturally inquisitive, constantly discovering and leading through new ways of working to enable greater efficiency, productivity and impact. This is a role for a leader with ambition who thrives in a fast-paced atmosphere of creative problem-solving and striving for better ways of doing things. Training on education-specific programmes will be provided, but a systematic and solutions-focussed mindset is essential.

We are looking to recruit an individual with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. TLG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff including volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be required to undertake a DBS check. 

TLG welcomes applications from many diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.

The deadline for applications is Monday 11th October.

This internship aims to be a broad introduction to Youth and Community Dance practice, administration and coordination. 

Position in the organisation

The post-holder is based within the Youth & Community team and reports to the Programmes Director and Youth & Community Dance Manager.

Location of the job

The job is based at Yorkshire Dance, 3 St Peter’s Square, Leeds, LS9 8AH, with an option for some home working.

Scope of the job

To assist with administrative and marketing duties relating to Youth & Community projects and programmes.

General duties applicable to all Yorkshire Dance staff

• To undertake all activities in compliance with Yorkshire Dance’s policies and procedures with particular reference to equality and health and safety
• To promote the activities, products and values of Yorkshire Dance
• To participate in the staff review and development scheme, and undertake continued professional development activities as identified

Terms and Conditions

Salary: £9.50 an hour (18,525 per annum)

Pension: Where eligible, auto-enrolment in company pension scheme

Period of contract: This post is offered on a 12 month fixed-term contract, with the potential to extend for a further 12 months

Hours of work:  37.5hrs per week including occasional evening and weekend work

Note: Yorkshire Dance currently runs a weekly Youth Dance Company on a Wednesday evening between 5.30 – 7pm. We also run a Saturday children’s programme on a regular basis. The applicant is expected to attend the above sessions on some occasions.

Annual Leave: 20 days plus statutory holidays (28 days in total) per year

Probation period: 3 months

Notice period: 1 month

 

Please note, upon appointment the candidate will be asked to provide evidence for right to work in the UK. This position does not support sponsorship for candidates outside the UK. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to a DBS check.

We recognise the positive values of diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our jobs are open to all and we particularly welcome applications from people with a disability, and people of African or Caribbean heritage and people of South, East and South East Asian heritage, as they are currently under-represented at Yorkshire Dance.

We will commit to interviewing people who are ethnically diverse or have a disability who meet the essential criteria of this role.

Service User Consultant - Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service (LMWS)
Location: Leeds
Salary: NJC Scale Points 7 - 11, starting at £20,092 per annum (pro rata)
Hours: 12 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term for 12 months

Touchstone is part of the new Primary Care Mental Health Service (PCMHS) for Leeds - the Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service (LMWS). This exciting new partnership is mobilising and delivering an integrated service to offer mental health support for people with mild to moderate common mental health problems. Together, our partnership will help thousands of people in Leeds to increase their resilience and live their best lives within their community.

The successful post holder will support people who have used LMWS to become more involved in shaping how the service is designed, developed and delivered. They will support all stages of coproduction project work, from designing and carrying out research activities to testing and iterating ideas for improving the service. They will also build relationships both within the service and across the diverse communities of Leeds to connect people up with the service’s coproduction work. This role is an opportunity to develop new skills, understanding and experience in coproduction and co-design.

The post holder will be based in the LMWS Coproduction team with the Coproduction Coordinator and Coproduction Administrators. The Coproduction team coordinates and works alongside the LMWS Coproduction Network, a network of people who work for LMWS, have used LMWS, have experience of mental health difficulties or have an interest in improving mental health services in Leeds. The LMWS Coproduction team is based within the wider Touchstone LMWS team which currently includes: 9 CBT Therapists, 3 Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners, 1 Coproduction Coordinator, 1 Peer Support Coordinator, 1 Peer and Volunteer Development Worker, 2 Peer Support Workers, 29 Peer Support Volunteers, 1 Employment Advisor, 3 Administrators, 1 Team Manager and 2 Deputy Managers.

Closing Date: 7th October

Interviews will be held on: 21st and 22nd October

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.

Are you a confident and outstanding coach with excellent leadership and organisational skills and a passion to work as part of the local church to transform communities? We are now hiring a Spear Centre Manager for Spear centres in Leeds (in partnership with Bridge Community Church) and North Kensington (in partnership with HTB Church).

Please see location specific job descriptions attached for more information.

Deadline for applications: 3rd October 2021

Please see the attached job description for more detailed information.

Responsibilities include: 

• Oversight of Spear Programme, coaching young people facing barriers to employment into fulfilling, sustainable work or education
• Partnership liaison, building a network of local referrer relationships, and managing donor relationships
• Line management and training of the Lead Coach and Graduate Coach
• Active participation in and support for the partner church staff team and mission
• Site management of the Spear training room and facilities

Person Specification:

• An active Christian, passionate about personally representing the values and beliefs of the partner church.
• Dynamic and engaging coach with an enthusiasm for and direct experience of coaching and training techniques.
• Qualifications at degree level or equivalent and 2+ years’ experience in training and development design and delivery.
• Heart for working with young people and commitment to transforming urban communities.
• Effective interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence, with a sense of humour and fun
• Strong leadership and management skills, highly self-motivated with strong initiative and the ability to translate ideas in to practice.
• Excellent administration, time management and organisational skills with an eye for detail and the ability to prioritise workload.
• Excellent Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Access and PowerPoint competence, with accurate and efficient typing and work methods.
• Excellent communication skills and telephone manner, and a sense of professionalism and competence. 

Please see the attached Job Description for a more detailed list of responsbilities, and information on salary and benefits.

We are looking for a dynamic Team Coordinator to provide administrative, financial, and business support to the Director of Impact and Evidence, and their team, to enable them to deliver on their objectives by providing seamless support and delivery. The successful candidate will:

• Understand the needs of the team, the context in which we operate, and focus on problem-solving and working with others to meet objectives.
• Help teams work effectively, maintain partnerships and relationships (internally and externally) and ensure value for money.

Please note that we are currently piloting hybrid working, allowing you to work up to 3 days at home. Our newly opened Leeds Hub is located in central Leeds (LS1 5SH).

PA to Chief Executive

We are looking for an experienced Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative, secretarial and organisational support to the Chief Executive.

Position: PA to Chief Executive

Location: Huddersfield (with some flexibility for home working) and occasional travel  

Hours: Full time, 37 hours/week with occasional out of hours 

Salary: Circa 25-26k depending upon experience

Duration: Permanent 

About the role:

As Personal Assistant you will provide first class support to the Chief Executive and act as the primary point of contact for Trustees, the senior management team, colleagues and external organisations.

Other key duties will include:

• Communicate effectively with Trustees, staff and external agencies
• Organise the Chief Executive’s diary
• Organise travel and accommodation
• Deal with correspondence
• Organise, facilitate and gather information for board meetings
• Company secretarial duties to cover the completion of Annual Returns
• Work closely with the HR team for the effective smooth running of daily office administration

About you:

To be successful in the role of Personal Assistant you will need the following skills and experience:

• Secretarial/business administration or office qualification
• Proven experience within a senior administrative/secretarial role
• Previous experience of Board and committee procedures
• Experience of report writing and meeting tight deadlines
• Ability to work on own initiative and within a team environment
• Excellent communication and IT skills including PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Access
• Exceptional time management skills and ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
• Ability to build relationships internally and externally

Although not essential, an understanding of charitable organisations would also be highly beneficial for this role.

About the Organisation 

The organisation is a national charity and membership association specifically for nurseries. They work in partnership with nurseries, local authorities, national government and a range of partners to develop an environment in which early learning and care can flourish. 

The organisation is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and is actively opposed to discrimination in society. 

You may also have experience in areas such as: Personal Assistant, PA to CEO, Executive Assistant, PA to Board of Directors, PA to Group Directors etc.

ACORN is looking for a Field Organiser to build power to fight for social and economic change in Leeds, to start work on 15th November 2021.

ACORN is a mass membership organisation and a direct action community union. By taking action on issues that affect us, we win real changes to our lives and build power in our communities. 

About the job

As an Organiser with ACORN, you will be responsible for recruiting, developing and supporting members to take action on issues affecting them and the communities they come from. 

You will be a Field Organiser for ACORN in Leeds. Your daily work will involve: 

• Recruiting individual ACORN Members through door-knocking, social media and other means (door-knocking takes up around 50% of our organisers’ time),

• Building and maintaining existing ACORN Local Groups and teams,

• Identifying, and taking action on, issues that affect our members and their communities,

• Identifying, developing and supporting potential leaders,

• Supporting elected leaders to enable them to carry out their roles. 

ACORN is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

As the role has a specific focus on organising with women across Leeds it is a requirement of the position that applicants are women. 

Qualifications

No formal qualifications are necessary. We’re primarily looking for someone with a strong work ethic, good listening skills and the ability to motivate others. 

For more specific information on the role and its requirements, please refer to the job description and selection criteria linked on our website

ACORN is committed to investing in the continued professional development of our organising staff. Please refer to the Job Description and Selection Criteria on our website (linked below) for information on the training and support you will receive as an ACORN staff member.

To Apply

To apply, follow this link to the relevant page: Make a copy and complete the full Application Form, referring to the Job Description, Person Specification & Selection Criteria and send the completed form to workforacorn @ acorntheunion. org .uk

This is a paid, dynamic, one year opportunity to develop coaching and leadership skills whilst bringing about social transformation in the local community as a powerful expression of the Christian life and faith.

We are recruiting for Graduate Coaches to join Spear teams from mid-October in Leeds, Bristol, Harrow and Bethanl Green (London), as well as other centres from January 2022 onwards.

This is an amazing opportunity to join our experienced and passionate team of coaches to deliver the Spear Programme, equipping and empowering unemployed 16 – 24 year olds to overcome challenges to employment and turn their lives around by moving into sustainable work or further education.

What will you do?

- Coach on Spear Foundation

The year-long programme kicks off with Spear Foundation, a 6-week initial phase running 6 times a year at each Centre. We coach young people facing barriers to employment around skills and mindsets to support them in returning to work or education, and equipping them with the skills to stay there. You’ll be given all the training needed to deliver this, preparing and coaching group and 1-1 sessions, and support the daily administrative function of the programme. You’ll also oversee the Spear Celebration Events at the end of each programme, assigning roles, organising volunteers, and planning equipment/resources.

- Spear Career

You’ll meet with trainees 1:1 on a regular basis as part of the ongoing support offered to those who complete Spear Foundation, supporting them to stay in work and progress over the year that follows.

- External Relationship-Building

You’ll purposefully build relationships with relevant professionals at local organisations, and communicate directly with young people, to encourage referrals onto the Spear programme.

- Intentional Church Community

Spear Graduate Coaches are directly employed by the partner church at which their Centre is based, meaning you’re part of a vibrant church staff team and submerged in an exciting faith community, whilst remaining robustly supported by the Resurgo coaching team and expertise. Part of your role is establish a personal presence within the community as your regular place of worship, and build a strong and committed network of supporters in the partner church to help source employment, funding and volunteer opportunities for Spear. You’ll also have the opportunity to work with church staff to engage trainees in the wider church programme, helping them find community and explore life’s big questions.

What will you gain?

- Christian Leadership Skills  through continual feedback, vulnerability, and challenge, and have opportunities to practise these skills in regular staff prayer meetings for both Resurgo and the church, as well as in Spear team meetings and events. 

- Social Impact Awareness – you’ll gain a working understanding of the issues affecting your church’s community, work with the church to tailor Spear accordingly and understand effective and meaningful ways of measuring this impact.

- Excellent coaching capability, through the iLM accredited 5-day ‘Coaching for Leadership’ programme or our extended bespoke version for all Graduate coaches, the 2 week Coaching Academy. You’ll continue to develop your coaching skills while delivering the Spear programme through intensive on-the-job support and weekly 1-1 mentoring.

- Management skills, so that you have the skills and confidence needed to become a Lead Coach within a year, and then a Spear Centre Manager within 3 years, with responsibility for Centre staff, young people and outcomes.

Person Specification

Please see the Team Guide on the 'work with us' page of our website for the kind of person who thrives with us; below are a few things we’re particularly looking for in this role: 

• Effective interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence, a sense of humour and sense of fun!
• Excellent communication skills, confident face to face communication, and a great telephone manner.
• Desire to grow and learn spiritually and as a leader, including a desire to learn and understand coaching technique.
• Ambitious and self-motivated with good time management skills and the ability to prioritise workload, exercise initiative and work well under pressure.
• A-levels or equivalent are essential; degree level or equivalent qualifications desirable.

Working requirements, salary & benefits

• Starting salary £18,500 (regional) and £20,500 (London) centres, dependent on location and experience, plus pension scheme. An additional bursary of up to £5,000 is available for UK minority ethnic candidates and those who have faced disadvantage, as we work with many young people from UK minority ethnic backgrounds and those who have faced barriers to employment. Further information is available from our People and Culture team.
• One year fixed term contract with potential for renewal and excellent progression opportunities - we aim to give all Graduate coaches the skills and training to progress to the role of Centre Manager at one of our Spear centres within 3 years.
• Full-time Monday to Friday, 9.30am – 5.30pm
• Flexible locations - please specify your preferred Spear centre on your application
• 25 days annual leave.
• Occasional evening working required (for events such as termly Spear Celebration evenings and the annual Resurgo fundraising party).
• Excellent staff development and training opportunities, including accredited coaching and leadership training 
• There may be a requirement to become part of the partner church congregation, and you will be expected to participate in church team events as well as wider Resurgo team events, including weekly staff prayer meetings and annual staff conferences in summer and winter (one residential)
• We offer an Employee Assistance Programme (a confidential support service for staff)
• A DBS check will be requested in the event of a job offer

In 2017 Resurgo won the Princess Royal Training Awards which honours employers that have created outstanding training and skills development programmes and were Highly Commended in 2021 in the Princess Royal Training Award: Covid Commendation.

ACORN is looking for a Field Organiser to build power to fight for social and economic change in Bradford, to start work on 15th November 2021.

ACORN is a mass membership organisation and a direct action community union. By taking action on issues that affect us, we win real changes to our lives and build power in our communities. For more information, read our 'About ACORN' page here and the ACORN Platform here.

About the job

As an Organiser with ACORN, you will be responsible for recruiting, developing and supporting members to take action on issues affecting them and the communities they come from. 

You will be a Field Organiser for ACORN in Bradford. Your daily work will involve: 

• Recruiting individual ACORN Members through door-knocking, social media and other means (door-knocking takes up around 50% of our organisers’ time),
• Building and maintaining existing ACORN Local Groups and teams,
• Identifying, and taking action on, issues that affect our members and their communities,
• Identifying, developing and supporting potential leaders,
• Supporting elected leaders to enable them to carry out their roles. 

ACORN is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
 

As the role has a specific focus on organising with women across Bradford it is a requirement of the position that applicants are women. 
 

Qualifications

The successful applicant for the role will have:
At least CEFR B2-level (professional) proficiency standard (or equivalent) in Urdu, so as to be able to communicate verbally and in writing with the communities we serve (no formal qualification required).

No formal qualifications are necessary. We’re primarily looking for someone with a strong work ethic, good listening skills and the ability to motivate others. 

For more specific information on the role and its requirements, please refer to the job description and selection criteria linked below.

ACORN is committed to investing in the continued professional development of our organising staff. Please refer to the Job Description and Selection Criteria for information on the training and support you will receive as an ACORN staff member.

To Apply

To apply, please follow the link to our website and make a copy and complete the full Application Form, referring to the Job Description, Person Specification & Selection Criteria and send the completed form to workforacorn @ acorntheunion. org .uk