Project Officer

Part-time/Full Time : 0.6-1.0 FTE

Contract length: Up to three years. 

Salary: £25,000 pro rata

Location: Fairford, Gloucestershire.

Closing Date: Wednesday 5 February 2020 at 12.00 midnight.

Interview Date:  Thursday 13 February

In this exciting new role you will be working as part of a growing team delivering learning projects at The Ernest Cook Trust (an established educational charity). The Green Influencers Scheme aims to inspire young people to take part in environmental action and create environmental projects within their local communities.

Our vision at The Ernest Cook Trust (ECT) is for an environmentally engaged society.  The mission of the Green Influencers Scheme is to assist young people to create deep, lasting and meaningful connections with the natural environment and through learning and skills building, help young people contribute to the local community through environmental action.

The Green Influencers Scheme was developed by ECT in 2019 as a match-funded project with #iwill Fund. The #iwill Fund was set up to promote youth social action and is funded by The Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and The National Lottery Community Fund. As an educational charity, ECT is delighted to be able to develop this environmental scheme where young people will have a direct influence.

This new role will be based at ECT Head Office in Fairford, where you will be the lead project officer developing and managing the Green Influencers Scheme project.

The job description and person specification is attached. To apply please send your current CV and cover letter to Suzie Paton, Head of Grants at The Ernest Cook Trust.

CEO – Air Ambulances UK

Would you like the opportunity to lead the national Charity supporting, representing and advocating the lifesaving work of the nation’s air ambulance charities and the wider air ambulance sector?

Background

Air Ambulances UK is a national charity, originally founded in 2015, to support the 21 air ambulance charities across the UK. Its activities have been focussed on raising funds from the types of national fundraising partnerships for which the individual ‘local’ charities are not eligible. The funds raised are then distributed amongst the ‘local’ charities.

In January 2020, the Association of Air Ambulances Ltd (AAA), the long-standing professional trade body of the UK’s air ambulance sector, was merged into Air Ambulances UK, the national charity. This has formed one single nationwide organisation for the UK’s air ambulance charities, as well as for the wider air ambulance services community which brings huge benefits and opportunities to the sector.  Not only does it provide a more streamlined and effective way to achieve the joint overall aim of improving pre-hospital care for patients, it also creates just one single national entity with which other organisations and the public can more easily engage and support.

The new organisation will retain its charitable status and continue its fundraising work while taking on the important remit and activities of the AAA.  Our unified aim is to bring together global-leading clinical and aviation expertise and world-class businesses and organisations to drive innovation, development and funding of pre-hospital emergency care, enabling air ambulance charities to save even more lives every day across the UK. 

Appointment of a Chief Executive

For the first time the charity intends to appoint a CEO.  The CEO will provide leadership and management to the new organisation and will work closely with the Chair and the Board of Trustees to set the strategic direction.  As well as being responsible for the effective day to day management of the charity, the CEO will act as an ambassador, developing and brokering strategic partnerships and collaborations with other stakeholders and working to ensure that AAUK offers an invaluable service to its Members and the wider air ambulance community.

The CEO will have strong strategic leadership and operational management ability, excellent communication skills and a ‘can-do’ attitude. Experience of and the ability to transform strategy into delivery with clarity and accuracy, and a demonstrable capacity to develop relationships with a variety of stakeholders, will be key attributes for this post.  

We are incredibly excited about the opportunities that the unification of AAA and AAUK brings to the lifesaving work of the nation’s air ambulance charities and the wider air ambulance sector and the potential for this role.

If you want to play a leading part in shaping the future of our services across the UK, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

The location of the role is flexible – there will need to be a decision about whether/where any office is located and the role is likely to be home based with travel required initially (AAA office is currently in Henley in Arden and the lease expires in July, AAUK staff are currently home based)

Eastside Primetimers is supporting us in recruiting for this role. Please download the candidate information pack for further information before you apply. Application is by CV and a covering letter which should indicate why you are interested in applying for the role and how you meet the role requirements.  If you would like a call to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Paul Venning on +44 (0) 77 71 99 71 24.

The closing date for applications is Monday 24th Feb with shortlisting interviews taking place that week and the week after.  Interviews with Air Ambulance UK will take place week commencing 16th March.

About us
The WI is the largest women’s organisation, with almost 215,000 members. It plays a unique role in providing women with educational opportunities and a chance to build new skills and campaign on issues that matter to them.

The National Federation of Women’s Institutes (the NFWI) is an umbrella body providing support and advice to members at both regional and local levels.

About the Membership Manager role
Bringing our membership strategy to life alongside our Membership Committee and Trustee Board, our Membership Manager will help to achieve some stretching growth targets and significantly expand our reach.

At the same time, we will look to our Membership Manager to assist Federations in recruiting Chairmen, Treasurers and WI Advisers, oversee induction projects for new members, manage our presence at high profile shows and events, and co-ordinate messaging across the national network.

What's more, as our Membership Manager you will resolve wide-ranging queries from existing and prospective members and manage a small team, so you will require excellent interpersonal, customer service and leadership skills.

About you
Of graduate calibre, you will be familiar with attracting members and hitting targets, capable of co-ordinating significant projects and adept at managing databases. Finally, you should bring a creative yet methodical approach to everything you do, proven ability to deliver meaningful reports and presentations – and real passion for our vital work.

Benefits
In return, you will enjoy 28 days’ annual leave, membership of our Healthcare scheme and Cycle to Work scheme, and more.

For further information about this exciting role, please download the recruitment pack which contains a detailed job description and person specification.

To apply, please submit your current CV with a covering letter clearly explaining why you would be suitable for the role.

Closing date: 12 February 2020.
Interview date: 27 February 2020.

No other media or agencies, please.

The WI is an equal opportunities employer. Reg. Charity No. 803793.

If you would like to make a difference in society to the lives of older people across South West London, this vacancy is for you.  We have provided services across our community since 2000 and we have adapted to all the changes necessary with regard to the care of older people.  We believe that life is for living at any age and that disability is not going to stop us enjoying life and living it to the full.  We believe that we all have potential to learn new skills and to realise long-term dreams and we will be particularly focussing on providing Dementia-friendly services to older people on discharge from hospital.  We aim to help and support our clients to live at home in the community and will be serving 5 of the South West London hospitals through an integrated day and residential service that will be unique and pave the way for other Centres to spring up across the UK.  Our values and ethos are based in the Christian faith and we work with local Churches to enable a "holistic" approach that will meet the needs of all faiths.  We also work with the statutory sector and enjoy integrating with the local authority and NHS providers to improve the lives of vulnerable people over the age of 60.  Our vision is to eradicate isolation, whether that be within a hospital or home environment and make a significant difference to individual lives.

The Royal Female School of Art Foundation (RFSA) is a growing grant-making charity (registered no. 1169925) which provides grants to art students and arts outreach programmes through academic institutions. Our mission is to widen access to the arts, design and associated professions by supporting those who might otherwise be unable to start or stay in further and higher education, in Greater London. They may be suffering disadvantage because of financial hardship, cultural barriers, physical or mental disability, or caring responsibilities.

The charity has up to eight trustees responsible for directing the charity’s affairs.  Our Trustees play a pivotal role in setting the strategic direction of our organisation, as well as ensuring we are delivering our best to widen access to arts education in Greater London. The Trustees wish to recruit a further trustee, ideally with some artistic, art world or further education knowledge and experience.

RFSA recognises the value of diversity in all its forms at all levels of the organisation, including at Board level. A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our values and we celebrate its role in the creation of an inclusive workplace culture.

You must be eligible to be a trustee and have no conflict of interest with the charity’s work.  An information pack is available from the Foundation Secretary, Cat Armstrong using the application email.  Please submit a CV, two references, and an explanation of why you think you would make a good trustee to the Foundation Secretary by Friday 31 January 2020. Interviews are expected to take place in mid February in central London.

This exciting role is ideal for an individual who wishes to give back to the local community and who has an interest in providing and developing cancer care in the community.

We are particularly looking for Trustees with the following skills/experience:

• Charity / voluntary organisation governance
• Finance
• Fundraising
• HR
• Service user / beneficiary of the organisation

Acting as a Trustee is an opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills. 

Trustees for Wooden Spoon
Remuneration: Voluntary Position - travel expenses reimbursed
Time and Commitment: Detailed in the Application Pack

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Board as a Trustee of a national charity that changes children’s lives in local communities across the UK and Ireland, through the power of rugby.

Wooden Spoon is the children’s charity of rugby, funding life-changing projects to support children and young people with disabilities or living in disadvantage.

Our rugby heritage gives us our core values and the sport provides us with a purpose in making a positive difference changing children’s lives. Since our founding in 1983 we have distributed in excess of £27 million to more than 1,000 projects reaching over 1 million children and young people. There is significant national and local fundraising across the UK and Ireland.

We are looking to recruit Trustees with a range of skills to strengthen our combined experience. You will be using your skills to guide the direction of the charity at a pivotal point in its development and contributing to its future. The role will give challenge as well as reward.

You will receive a comprehensive induction therefore previous Trustee experience is not essential.

For more information please download the application pack attached here (or find it on our website).

We would like to hear from you, please ensure we receive your application by Friday 14 February 2020.

Job Title:  Chief Executive Officer

Salary:  Circa £42,000

Hours of work:  Full Time/Permanent

Location:  Sale, Trafford, Greater Manchester

We are working in partnership with Trafford Carers Centre, a charity which supports an estimated 24,000 unpaid carers looking after someone who lives in the Trafford area.  The Centre supports both young and adult carers to recognise their own needs, have their voices heard, help with their physical and mental wellbeing and ensure they are fully understood, valued and supported in their caring role.

The charity is now seeking to appoint a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to provide dynamic and inspirational leadership to the organisation and to assist the Board of Trustees in fulfilling its responsibilities in the governance and strategy of the Charity.  The CEO will drive the continued development of diversified income sources and maximise unrestricted income. 

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate:

• Three years’ senior experience in a people focused/social/health care charity
• Proven ability to motivate, develop, delegate and lead a team
• Demonstrable track record in fundraising in a competitive environment
• Proven experience of overseeing successful tenders and fundraising bids
• Ability to establish good working partnerships with Trustees, staff, volunteers, external agencies and funders
• Experience of business and financial management
• Demonstrable success of attracting and developing new business opportunities
• Understanding and knowledge of the legal duties of charities and the Care Act.

The post holder will have strong negotiation skills and excellent communication skills and have the ability to make confident decisions and manage change.You will be a forward thinking, committed and passionate individual who is able to work with a range of internal and external individuals and have a true belief in the ethos of the charity and the services they offer.

To apply for this role, please e-mail your CV and Supporting Statement to Jenny Warner, Managing Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment, quoting our reference JO1733.

Closing date for applications: 16 February 2020

Interview date: week commencing 2 or 9 March 2019

Bromley Baptist Church is a vibrant church in the centre of Bromley, south London.  We are seeking an Operations and Development Manager on a two-year contract to support the church and trustees to agree and deliver our development plan.

The postholder will be responsible for ensuring that the church is well run and will lead on building and encouraging our team of volunteers as the church develops disciples and makes an impact for Jesus in our community.

Please note that we are also seeking to appoint a Minister so the postholder will be responsible to the trustees until the new Minister arrives.

How to apply

Further information about us and this role is on our website in the 'I'm new' then 'Our Team' sections. 

Please apply by email to the church office with your CV and a covering statement (maximum 400 words) that explains how your skills and experience meet the requirements of our person specification and enable you to carry out the duties required.

This role has a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) for the post holder to be a practising Christian (following the provisions of the Equality Act 2010.)

Deadline for applications: 31 January 2020

Interviews: 20 February 2020

The Waterways Ombudsman Scheme is in place to ensure the independent handling of complaints made against the Canal & River Trust and other navigation authorities. The Waterways Ombudsman is appointed by a Waterways Ombudsman Committee (WOC) who oversee the working of the Scheme and the remuneration of the Ombudsman on an independent basis. The Waterways Ombudsman is a certified Alternative Dispute Resolution entity and a full voting member of the Ombudsman Association.

The Waterways Ombudsman Committee currently has two vacancies for Waterways Ombudsman Committee members to continue the important, independent work of the Scheme. These vacancies, including future Chair for WOC, have arisen as the natural terms of two committee members come to an end. The start date is late 2020. 

You will be responsible, along with other committee members, for ensuring the ombudsman scheme meets its purposes and is adequately funded. This includes responsibility for appointing the Ombudsman or removing them from office. You will be required to attend two to three formal meetings per year, usually in London, and will also need to spend some time contributing to the publication of the annual report.

It is important that independent members have had no direct or significant involvement in the waterway sector for at least five years.

We are interested in hearing from you if you can demonstrate previous experience of dispute resolution, and you can offer the committee your sound judgment and integrity.

Although the role is unremunerated, reasonable expenses will be paid.

The role of Chair for Waterways Ombudsman Committee will be appointed from among the independent Members.

To apply

Please submit a CV and a letter of application outlining how you believe you meet the requirements of the role you are applying for, via the “Apply” button by 6 February 2020. Applications should be marked “WOCM-Jan2020 “.

Interviews will be held by the Waterways Ombudsman Committee in central London on 9 March 2020.  We aim for a start date in late 2020, dependent upon receipt of satisfactory references.

The Balfour Project seeks an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict based on justice and equal rights.  Acknowledging Britain’s continuing historical responsibilities, it works through popular education and advocacy to persuade the British Government to recognise the state of Palestine alongside the state of Israel and uphold equal rights. More can be found on the website which is currently being redeveloped.

We now have funds to appoint a Programme Co-ordinator on a consultancy basis, working part-time (equivalent to 2 days a week over a monthly period) for a period of one year in the first instance.   Expenses, including the cost of travel, will be paid.   Tasks will include, as time allows,

     Managing events

     Assisting with fund-raising from Trusts and other sources

     Maintaining the website

     Assisting the Hon Secretary in supporting the Trustees, Executive Committee, and Advisory Forum

     Liaising with other groups in this field

The Co-ordinator will be home-based within easy travelling of London, and will report to an appointed Executive Committee Member

Applicants are invited to write to the Secretary setting out their interest in this work, their relevant skills and any previous experience.  Please do not just send CVs.The closing date is January 31st and Interviews will be held in London on February 18th.

Job Title:  Trust and Foundations Fundraising Manager

Salary: £29,000 – £30,000 depending on experience.

Contract: Full-time

Start date: as soon as possible

Location:  The Mix, Stowmarket, Suffolk

The Mix is a dynamic young charity focussed on young people. We believe in the intrinsic value of every young person and strive to support them to change their world and ours.

Having experienced rapid growth over the last two years we want to appoint an experienced fundraiser to our senior team.  The primary function of the post is to develop and implement a sustainable fundraising strategy that enables the organisation to grow to the next level. The postholder will work closely with the senior leadership team and board of trustees to ensure that fundraising activity is in line with the strategic plan for the Mix.

The role also involves the oversight of monitoring and reporting for projects to ensure that the right data and information is being captured in the right way across the organization.

We are looking for someone who gets who we are, becomes a great ambassador for the services we deliver, can build a fundraising team, enables us to grow and effectively tell our story to funders.

The postholder must have excellent communications skills and experience of networking with senior staff in grant making and funding bodies. They should also love to work collaboratively within a passionate and growing team.

Closing Date: 19th February at 5pm

Application:

Please apply by submitting your C.V. with a supporting statement detailing how you meet the person specification (see attached). Please email applications including 'Trust and Foundations Fundraising Manager' as the subject title.

Interviews will be held on Friday 6th of March 2020.

About us

Home-Start Southern Oxfordshire are now part of an exciting new project, funded by Oxfordshire Community Foundation which aims to improve school readiness by supporting identified families in a southern Oxfordshire village, in the early years of their children’s lives.The families may have complex needs and be working with other agencies. 

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Family Support Worker to drive this project forward, managing his/her own caseload of families and providing one-to-one support in the home.

The person appointed will also take responsibility for planning and running our well-established groups. These include one for first-time parents and their babies, and one for families who are ‘vulnerable’ or socially isolated and may be affected by postnatal illness or other mental health conditions.

Please apply for this role, if you have:

·  A belief that children should have the best possible start in life

·  An understanding of disadvantaged families’ needs and of parenting skills

·  Experience of early years family support work, and knowledge of safeguarding

·  Good communication, networking and IT skills

·  The ability to work using your own initiative, in a small team, and with other partners.

How to apply: Please review the attached documents and send a completed application form and Equality & Diversity monitoring form to the email address provided on the application form.

Informal discussion: Contact Rhiannon McCobb, Scheme Manager 

Closing date for applications: Friday 24th January 2020 (note: CVs are not accepted)

Applicants must have use of their own car, for which expenses will be paid.

We are committed to equal opportunities, and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults. We expect all employees to share this commitment. We ensure that our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

The post is subject to an enhanced level Disclosure & Barring Service criminal records check.

NJC Scale 30-34 (£36,420 - £40,418 p.a. incl of ILW)

28 hours per week – Pro rata salary (£29,136 to £32,334 p.a. incl of ILW)

Tuesday – Friday (some evening work is required  for which TOIL is given)

Mind in Tower Hamlets and Newham is a charity based in East London delivering a wide range of services for people living with mental health issues in the boroughs of Tower Hamlets, Newham, Havering and Redbridge.

The organisation has grown considerably over the past few years and we now employ 65 staff. It is likely that this may grow to between 70 - 75 staff over the next few years.

After 14 years our HR and Governance manager is leaving and we now wish to recruit to the post

The successful candidate will:

• Be an experienced HR professional with Level 5 CIPD with a proven track record of advising management on all HR related matters, including development of HR strategies, systems and policies and procedures
   
• Have an excellent knowledge of employment law
   
• Have knowledge of best practice in specific HR areas, including recruitment and selection, absence management, disciplinary and grievance, capability etc
   
• Have experience of managing an HR absence management tool
   
• Be approachable with the ability to manage staff, trustees and other stakeholders and embrace the Mindful Employer requirements
   
• Ability to manage a range of tasks simultaneously whilst maintaining attention to detail
   
• With excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and excellent organisational skills you will prioritise and plan your workload and working to appropriate timescales

There are opportunities for training and our benefits include: a good company pension; 30 days annual leave, a comprehensive E-Learning programme and access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

We welcome applications from all sections of the Community.  CVs will not be accepted

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and proof of right to work in the UK

Closing date: 9.00am Monday 17th February 2020

Interview date: Monday 24th February 2020