Area Manager covering Kent

Part time position - 18.75 hrs per week (0.5 FTE)

Salary £23,500 per annum - pro rata for hours worked

Working from home with frequent travel

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to make a real difference to the lives of young people.  You will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with local schools and colleges, as well as working closely with our teams of volunteers to consult on the supply and delivery of our unique enterprise, careers and employability programmes.  The successful applicant will be a confident speaker, able to run workshops, presentations and especially delivery programmes & events effectively to wide ranging audiences.

You will need to have the ability to travel frequently throughout Kent.  The nature of the job probably precludes the risk of public transport, and as such access to a car for business use is essential in return for mileage allowance.  Infrequent attendance at some evening meetings & events will also be necessary.

To apply, submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role by no later than midday on Monday 2nd March 2020.

Interviews will be held on Friday 6th March.

Young Enterprise is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Blind Veterans UK helps vision-impaired ex-Service men and women of every generation rebuild their lives after sight loss. Since 1915, we’ve provided rehabilitation, training, practical advice and emotional support to tens of thousands of blind veterans.

We ensure first class social care, rehabilitation and training services through a skilled and motivated team of staff and volunteers and partner organisations. 

Our Regional Managers occupy a pivotal role towards enabling Blind Veterans UK to achieve its mission to provide high quality national support to blind veterans, as and where they need it, in order to help them achieve independence and fulfilment and to transform their lives.

This role will cover an area from Cornwall to Hampshire, to Hereford & Worcestershire and to Dyfed.

We are looking for an energetic, personable, proactive and dynamic manager to lead and develop a multi-disciplinary workforce, ensuring services are flexible, efficient and deliver demonstrable Member outcomes, providing timely and effective support to defined quality standards. 

The ideal candidate will have led and managed a multi-disciplinary team, be a skilled clinical case manager with extensive experience of community service development and delivery through professional and support staff.  They will have good knowledge of resources and benefits available to older people and people with disabilities and be a caring, committed and supportive manager.  A good networker, able to develop collaborative relationships with other service providers in their areas they will also be resourceful and used to working with initiative.  The ability to travel frequently to any part of the region, some of which may be inaccessible by public transport, is also a requirement, as is the necessity to travel nationally with some overnight stays. 

Benefits include a company car, free life assurance and a generous pension scheme.

This post is subject to enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB).

To apply, please provide an up to date CV and statement, describing in not more than 750 words, how you have inspired a multi-disciplinary team you were responsible for to achieve great results.

Closing Date: Sunday 8 March 2020 at 12.00 midnight

Assessment / interviews: Friday, 27 March 2020, Blind Veterans UK London Office             

Should we receive a high volume of interest, we may close applications for this vacancy before the deadline so you are advised to express your interest as soon as possible.

Due to the high number of enquiries and applications we receive for our vacancies we don't acknowledge each one - if you haven't heard from us within a week of the closing date, please assume that we won't be inviting you for an interview. You are, of course, welcome to try again if a suitable post comes up. We are unable to provide feedback to candidates not shortlisted for interview.

Citizens Advice Portsmouth helps the people of Portsmouth and surrounding area to deal with debt issues and to gain a better understanding of household budgeting, so that problems don’t recur.  The service is funded by the Money and Pension Service in partnership with Citizens Advice.

We are looking to recruit a full time Debt Adviser. Ideally you will be expected to have working knowledge & compliance within the remit of providing Debt Advice and the Money and Pension Service.  The role is based at our premises at Ark Royal House. Some local outreach work is involved.

We are currently going through an exciting time at Portsmouth, with many opportunities for future growth. We are happy to provide IMA (Institute of Money Advisers) training for the right applicant which is a recognised qualification provided by Staffordshire University.

Citizens Advice Portsmouth Money Advice Team won the IMA Debt Team of the Year award 2018

PLEASE NOTE:  We can only respond to successful applicants. If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date of applications, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

The Wolfson Foundation is a charity that awards grants to support excellence in the fields of science, health, heritage, humanities and the arts, with education and research underpinning everything that we do. We are one of the country’s largest funding charities, and in 2019 we allocated some £40m in grants.

We are recruiting for an important and exciting role: our Programme Manager (Heritage, Arts and Schools).

The post reports directly to the Head of Funding, line manages a Programme Officer and delivers all of our grant programmes in these areas, in line with our new Strategic Framework which will be launched in spring 2020. The key areas of focus are heritage, museums & galleries, libraries & archives, performing arts, as well as secondary schools. The role also provides support on the administration of the Wolfson History Prize.

The successful applicant will have an enthusiasm for the sectors covered by this role, and it is expected that they will have at least three years of experience in one or more of the programme areas. Some experience of grant-making would be preferred, although we recognise that the role is also likely to appeal to individuals looking to build on their experience in the cultural or educational sectors and take their first step into a philanthropic organisation.

Essential skills include outstanding organisational and administrative skills, a high level of attention to detail and the ability to work flexibly, managing a varied workload under pressure. The individual needs to be able to work effectively as part of a small team while also being capable of undertaking independent work. Creating and maintaining high quality relationships with a wide range of stakeholders at varying levels of seniority is critical.

The Foundation is able to offer £35,000-40,000 per annum as part of a competitive remuneration package, including private health insurance and pension contribution.

Further information about the role can be found in the job description

How to apply

To apply, please send a copy of your CV accompanied by a cover letter (addressed to the Chief Executive) which outlines why you are suited to this role and how you meet the skills and experience profile listed in the job description.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Wednesday 11 March 2020.

It is expected that interviews will take place on Tuesday 24 March 2020.

Job Title: Programme Manager - India

Salary: £29,500 - £31,140

Fixed term contract: 15 months

Full time - 35 hours a week

Closing Date: 10th March 2020

Interview Date: 16th March 2020

Prince's Trust International was created by HRH, The Prince of Wales, in 2015 to enable The Prince's Trust to build on its 40+ years of success in the UK, by sharing its experience and expertise with governments and NGOs around the World.  Working sustainably with international partners to create innovative and impactful solutions for young people, we have a challenging target of reaching 100,000 young people globally over the next five years.

In India, Prince’s Trust International has been working in India and Pakistan for over a year on two programmes:

• Get Into programme with Magic Bus Foundation, which currently operates in three training centres in two cities. We plan to expand delivery to 24 centres across the country and 12,000 young people in the next four years.
• Entrepreneurial sessions with Aga Khan Foundation, which operates in Bihar and will soon start in Uttar Pradesh. We are also developing a community challenge programme to be delivered in Bihar for young women specifically.

This role is central to the growth of delivery in India and will be responsible for managing existing and potentially new partnerships. This will involve working closely with partner organisations, developing detailed implementation plans and associated project management tools, and conducting employer and stakeholder engagement activities, among others.

To learn more about the role, please visit our website. 

The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.

Part time, 21 hours p.w.

Fixed term contract 12 months (with possibility of extension)

Citizens Advice Surrey Heath is looking to recruit an experienced Money Advice Caseworker to provide an effective and efficient specialist advice and casework service on debt and money management.  This includes:

• providing direct support to clients with managing their debts and improving their financial capability and resilience
• ensuring income maximization through the take up of appropriate welfare benefits and the application for grants where appropriate
• assisting clients with other related problems where they are an integral part of their case.
• supporting our volunteer Advisors with specialist debt advice.

You will have recent debt advice/casework experience and be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of, and competencies in, the processes involved in dealing with debt and money advice cases. You will also have experience of providing financial capability support, particularly to vulnerable clients.  Effective writing skills are important, with the ability to create clear and concise case notes, reports and correspondence.

The position is based at our office in Camberley, however, you may be required to provide occasional advice and support at various outreach locations across Surrey Heath and home visits to those who are housebound and unable to access our services.

For an application pack, including full Job Description/Person Specification, please visit our website.

We are recruiting a Charity Advice and Mentoring Manager to manage our Helpdesk  and mentoring services.

• Helpdesk: expanding this service from the current 2 days a week to being available up to 5 days a week
• Mentoring: managing a team of up to 200+ mentors  who provide bespoke mentoring to the leaders of small charities
• Online resources: specifically tailored to the very smallest charities ie those with incomes up to £350k

Citizens Advice Southwark has a track record of delivering high-quality services from its offices in Peckham and Bermondsey and outreach locations across Southwark and South East London. We sort out problems together, for good, by providing free, independent, confidential and impartial advice across all areas of social welfare law, and through using the experience of our clients to bring about positive change through research and campaigns. 

The post is suitable for an experienced Advice Session Supervisor (ASS) or as a development opportunity for a Certificated Generalist Advisor to train to become an ASS within six months of starting in post. If applying without existing experience of supervising volunteers and of undertaking the role of Advice Session Supervisor the starting salary will be Scale 6 - £28,413 whilst undertaking training.

The post holder will be required to work across all of our offices and outreaches in Southwark according to operational needs.

The role includes:

• Providing advice to the public and undertaking casework on social welfare law issues
• Supervising advice and gateway assessment sessions
• Supporting and supervising volunteers

To be successful you will need:

• Have achieved the Generalist Advisor Certificate and have experience of Generalist Advice Casework
• Either experience of supervising volunteers and undertaking the role of Advice Session Supervisor or be able to demonstrate the ability to undertake this role with training provided within 6 months of starting

• To understand, empathise with and be committed to the Service’s aims, principles and equal opportunities policies

We offer a range of employee benefits, including generous annual leave, an employer matched pension contribution up to 10% salary, and training and development opportunities to continue your professional development.

Citizens Advice Southwark is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all applicants who meet the person specification irrespective of sex, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, age, or disability.

The Exchange is a well-established arts and community centre in Sturminster Newton, Dorset, based in state of the art, purpose built accommodation. With a calendar bursting with live music performances, film, theatrical and literary offerings, we also have a variety of function rooms available for hire, an art gallery and a very popular café. We are home to a number of community groups and a thriving Learning Centre.

We are now looking for someone very special to join us as our General Manager to guide us through the next part of what has been a very exciting journey so far.  Could you be that special person?

You will need experience of managing and leading employees as well as volunteers and ideally will have worked or volunteered in the Community or Charity sectors.  Strong management skills will be essential of course as will plenty of drive, determination and commitment.  As The Exchange is open Mondays to Saturdays from 8.30am until very late on the nights we have live performances, the person we’re looking for will have to be happy working late nights sometimes and will need their own transport.  Knowledge of the performing arts sector would be very useful but is not essential. 

We can promise you that there will never be a dull moment in this full-on and exciting role. You will be responsible for the commercial success of The Exchange with involvement in programme planning and marketing, management of the café, room hire and finances.

Interested?  Please take a look at our full job description and person specification (attached). 

To apply please send us your CV and covering letter. 

SALARY: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)

CONTRACT: Permanent (35 hours per week)

RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of Volunteering

KEY RELATIONSHIPS: All Community Southwark staff

Community Southwark (CS) is the main provider of support to the voluntary and community sector in Southwark. We are looking for a Volunteer Advice Services Officer to oversee our volunteering advice service for individuals in the London Borough of Southwark; as well as providing outreach and volunteering opportunities to the diverse communities of Southwark. 

If you are passionate about volunteering and dedicated to playing a leading role in providing strategic support to develop a resilient voluntary and community sector in Southwark and to develop and support relationships with the voluntary, public and private sector, then please apply.

The post holder will also manage a team of volunteers in the volunteering advice service.

Purpose of Job

• To oversee the provision of a volunteering advice service for individuals in the London Borough of Southwark.
• To manage a team of volunteers in the volunteering advice service

• To promote good quality volunteering opportunities to residents and interested individuals through outreach and promotional stalls
• To work with Head of Volunteering on our Corporate volunteering programme
• To deliver training and consultancy in key areas of volunteering

Job and Person Specification

Oversee Volunteering Advice Service

• To respond to volunteering related enquiries from organisations and individuals.
• To recruit, train and supervise a team of Community Southwark Volunteering Advice volunteers
• To deliver a programme of 1:1 appointments with people who are interested in volunteering in the borough 
• To attend meetings, seminars and briefings related to development of volunteering services.
• To liaise with key contacts who refer clients to use the Volunteer Advice Service to ensure they are aware of our services and referrals are appropriate
• To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the Volunteering Advice service

Promote volunteering

• To manage advertising and recruitment campaigns for volunteers
• Organise outreach and promotional activities to encourage take up and participation in volunteering opportunities.
• To regularly liaise with volunteer-involving organisations to source current volunteer roles from across the borough to be able to effectively match volunteers
• To liaise and manage key relationships with organisations for corporate volunteering
• To attend community events to promote volunteering
• To contribute to our social media platforms: Instagram and Twitter
• To write monthly Volunteering in Southwark E-bulletins

Promote good practice

• Design and deliver training for volunteers to increase awareness of key areas of volunteering
• Contribute to Community Southwark’s Consultancy offer
• Work with organisations on their best practice policies and procedures

Operational Responsibilities

• To work within all of Community Southwark’s policies and in particular the Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities and Confidentiality policies, and help to ensure that diversity and equality of opportunity is integral to the organisation’s work
• Work to administration and communication protocols efficiently to ensure that organisational systems and procedures are implemented.
• To undertake other tasks from time to time and as appropriate, that may be required by management in line with the goals of the organisation
• To support Community Southwark’s mission, vision, values and strategic objectives;

Qualities we need from you

• Flexible work ethic, every day can be different
• An understanding of mental health and other wellbeing issues and their effects on individuals
• Independent yet a team worker
• Proactive putting ideas and thoughts into actions and solutions

Additional Information & Benefits

Office Base: The post will be based in Cambridge House, 1 Addington Square, Camberwell, London SE6 1ES

Hours of work: 35 per week

Hours of Business: Monday-Friday, Flexi-Time Hours between 08:00 - 18:30, Core Hours between 10:00 - 16:00

A flexi-time scheme is in operation within Community Southwark. The successful applicant must be willing to work within the flexi-time hours. The person appointed may be required to work outside these hours.

Annual Leave: 30 days Annual Leave. The leave runs from 1st April to 31 March.

Pension Scheme: In addition to the salary, there is a company pension scheme to which the company contribution is 5% of your annual salary and employees currently contribute 3% of their salaries.

Cycle to work scheme: The scheme allows employees to get bikes and accessories tax-free. This is done through a salary sacrifice agreement signed for up to £1,000 to be paid in monthly instalments.

Childcare Vouchers: Unfortunately, the Government closed the Childcare Vouchers scheme to new entrants on 4th October 2018. However, Tax Free Childcare is still available through the Government website.

Volunteering Days: Employees are entitled to up to two days paid leave for undertaking voluntary activities.

Successful applicants will need to prove their entitlement to work in the UK and may be subject to DBS checks.

Deadline for application: 27th February at midnight. Please visit our website for full details on how to apply.

Providence Row is looking for a marketing and communications professional with at least three years of experience, ideally in the homelessness sector.

You will be a strong communicator, able to build relationships with a range of stakeholders, including service users. Creativity and an ability to juggle multiple projects is very important in the role. You will be passionate about providing quality support to some of the most vulnerable and excluded people in East London, and will have the drive and ambition to support Providence Row to make positive lasting changes in people’s lives.

About us 

Providence Row works with around 1,800 homeless and vulnerably housed people a year in East London, offering an integrated service of crisis support, advice, recovery and learning and training programmes. Our aim is to ensure that people who are so often excluded from mainstream services gain the support and opportunities they need to create a safe, healthy and sustainable life away from the streets.

The role

In this role you will be responsible for: 

• The production of consistent, professional marketing materials which share consistent and clear promotional messaging across all mediums.
• The production of regular, engaging content, involving our clients. Where possible using a range of innovative and engaging methods/communications to share interesting stories, case studies and news about Providence Row (videos, audio, comic strips etc).
• The creation and maintenance of a range of far-reaching distribution channels and networks for Providence Row content, to include social media, email distribution lists, online advertising etc.
• The development of strategic relationships to raise Providence Row profile (in the sector, in the press, with faith groups and with central and local government (Public affairs – MPs, Government Departments etc).

Full job desription/person specification is available for download. 

Assisting in the development of an online sales team, managing the sales of donated items through online auction sites and online retail outlets by the online sales team providing leadership and support where needed to volunteers. The role is accountable for the profit of a mixed portfolio of online sales.

You will help establish and develop policies and procedures to deliver high customer service standards.

Please see recruitment pack for more information on the job specification.

Please provide a cover letter with your application.

Advice & Support Team – Personal Advisor

Duration: 35 hrs per week

Job ref: AST-PA0220

About our work and values

Do you have passion for your work, a commitment to excellence and a desire to support some of the most vulnerable and excluded people in our communities? Could you support us to make positive lasting changes in people’s lives?

Providence Row works with more than a thousand homeless and vulnerably housed people a year in East London, offering an integrated service of crisis support, advice, recovery and learning and training programmes.  Our aim is to ensure that people who are so often excluded from mainstream services gain the support and opportunities they need to create a safe, healthy and sustainable life away from the streets. Central to our work are our core values of Compassion, Respect, Inclusiveness, Empowerment and Justice.  These inform the content, style and delivery of all our services.

Providence Row’s Advice & Support service works with rough sleepers and those at risk of homelessness in the London Boroughs of Tower Hamlets and the City of London.  The role of Personal Advisor (Advice and Support Team) is to engage with and support people who are sleeping rough or vulnerably housed. 

Our service is on the front line of both homelessness prevention and the local response to rough sleeping. Beginning with a volunteer led triage assessment process that begins in our Welcome Area clients are allocated according to specialisms in the team covering preventative work and support for rough sleepers. The main emphasis in the service is to do everything possible to move people into appropriate accommodation in a borough or community which they have rights and entitlements to services.  This work is often done in partnership with other organisations, some of which are funded to help people move away from a life on the streets or which may operate in other sectors such as health.

Your contribution to our work and values

Passionate about providing quality support to some of the most vulnerable and excluded people in East London, you will have the drive and ambition to support your team to make positive lasting changes in people’s lives.

You have experience of delivering specialist support to vulnerable adults who have experienced homelessness. With experience in service delivery and a strong understanding of how other factors such as rough sleeping, mental health and substance use, affect an individual’s confidence and perceived ability to progress, you will live out our values in your approach to your work.

You will utilise your organisational and time management skills to ensure a smooth running of service. You are an excellent communicator and can create positive working relationships with a wide range of people. 

For an application pack, please visit our website.

The deadline for applications is midnight on Monday, 9 March 2020.

Providence Row is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales; company number 07452798 registered charity number 1140192.

The Small Charities Coalition is the largest membership body for small charities in the UK. We are looking for a Policy and Voice Manager to amplify the voices of our members and put them at the heart of public policy making and campaigning. 

This is an exciting new role in the organisation, designed to capture the intelligence from our front line services and weave the findings into institutional, public and political discourse.