About Reboot the Future

Established by Kim Polman in 2018, Reboot the Future is a small foundation with a big ambition. We are helping to build a generation of people who refuse to believe that the future is foreclosed. A generation who believes that we can re-orientate our choices, our institutions and our systems in the service of reciprocity, care and hope.

We want a more compassionate and sustainable world, and we are determined to create a radical shift in mindset founded on a rule as ancient as humanity itself: Treat others and the planet as you would wish to be treated.

We are creating change through focusing on two areas of work:

First, by working with young people at scale through the provision of inspirational educational resources and online campaigns, helping them to name and frame their concerns, their values and their visions for a better future informed by the Golden Rule. We call this work – Imaginal Networks

Second, by ensuring ethical and values-based conversations take place in as many leadership contexts as possible, helping them to create and share alternative roadmaps for a better future informed by the Golden Rule. We call this work – Imaginal Narratives

The Role

The role will offer a wide range of experience, working in a start-up foundation, where you could play an instrumental role in shaping the future of the organisation.  The role will work across both of the above workstreams and require ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment.

What you will lead on:

1. Education (Imaginal Networks – 50%)
   • Day to day coordination of our online education platform – Global Dimension - ensuring regular and high quality engagement with over 16,000 teachers
   • Sourcing high quality education content to upload onto our platform
2. Events (Imaginal Narratives -30%)
   • Project managing high-profile events including overseeing logistical arrangements, supporting promotional activities and liaising with attendees and speakers.
   • Maintaining databases of Imaginals
   • Coordinating logistics for university workshops
3. Organisational (20%)
   • Coordinate production of high quality foundation newsletters and core communications materials (both for leadership networks and our teacher community)
   • Responsible for updating Reboot the Future’s website
   • Promoting Reboot the Future’s events and activities on twitter and other social media platforms
   • Administration support across all areas of work as needed

Who we’re looking for:

We are looking for a Network & Engagement Coordinator to join our exciting new foundation. We are seeking a highly enthusiastic and organised person, who has an active interest in sustainability and education. The role will suit someone with excellent project management, relationship and communications skills, who thrives on challenges and problem-solving, and is able to work confidently under their own initiative.

This role is being advertised a full-time position, but we will also consider applications from candidates who wish to work 4 days a week.

For more details, please see the Job Description.

How to apply

Please click on the Apply button or download the Job Description for details on how to Apply.

Interviews will be held on:

• First round - Monday 2 December 2019
• Second round interview – Monday 9 December 2019

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may be unable to provide feedback on individual applications.

Purpose of the role:

The marketing coordinator will play a vital role in supporting the marketing and communications team, aligning work to the new WEA 2025 strategy.

The role holder will be responsible for supporting all offline marketing and the new WEA brand - committed to elevating the charity`s awareness in a competitive environment, and working closely with regional colleagues and the business development team to support successful delivery of the WEA`s KPIs.

Key areas of responsibility:

1.To support the head of marketing and the senior marketing officer to develop and deliver the brand/marketing strategy that effectively positions and promotes the WEA to achieve its key objectives - aligning to the new 2025 strategy. Working collaboratively with other specialist marketing and comms colleagues.
2.To support the national delivery of offline marketing campaigns, brand assets, print collateral, product copywriting, and partnership marketing activity that drives student enrolment and ROI from funded project marketing. Supporting organisational KPIs.
3.To act as a quality brand ambassador - ensuring the brand is being delivered nationwide and ensuring templates and materials are continuously developed with a practical focus within the backdrop of the way the WEA operates (learner and volunteers needs) to support regional and national delivery. To include supporting the senior marketing officer with the newly developed volunteer online print tool.
4.To support the delivery of all WEA print collateral including: packs for BDT; educational product packs (e.g. WEA pathways); impact report; volunteer and membership print marketing; awards; regional packs; brochure templates for regions; marketing collateral etc.
5.Supporting the concept and content of marketing materials for the WEA with a key focus of improving the quality of copywriting across the organisation - embracing and championing our tone of voice and the Plain English Campaign directive. A strong copywriter with responsibility for writing, editing and proofreading.
6.With the senior marketing officer - review and report on key metrics relating marketing performance and work to support improved performance.
7.Working closely with other members from the marketing team and other key internal stakeholders to support, inform and enhance new lead generation, retention and customer lifetime value initiatives.
8.Act as the single point of contact for regions and Scotland across the WEA and ensure the timely and effective implementation of their requirements across the marketing and communications team.
9.Responsibility for the marketing team`s tracker platform, image bank and general marketing admin.
10.Keep up to date with topical issues and best practice in marketing and communications.
11.Undertake such duties as reasonably requested by your manager.

About you:

We are looking to recruit a marketing coordinator who is looking for a new challenge. This is a great time to join the new team with job variety and the need for creativity and a solutions-focused mind-set. All this and in the heart of Shoreditch, London, with a great benefits package and a lovely bunch of work colleagues.

Please see JD for experience requirements.

About the WEA - the WEA is a unique charity and the UKs largest voluntary sector provider of adult education. With a clear vision and a strong social purpose, we bring great teaching to local communities, with life-changing courses held in community centres, workplaces and schools. Since 1903, we have been giving disadvantaged people the opportunity to return to learning inspiring them to realise their full potential and become active, engaged citizens. We see education as a tool for social justice, not just self-improvement, and we pride ourselves on making learning accessible.
All posts at the WEA will support the vision for A better world - equal, democratic and just; through adult education the WEA challenges and inspires individuals, communities and society.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR professional to join RedR UK in this standalone role. The successful candidate will be the main point of contact for all HR related queries, oversee all aspects of the employee life cycle, manage payroll and employee pensions contributions, and advise the Senior Management Team during a period of change.

This is a part-time role, and RedR is happy to accept applications from those looking for 28 hours per week (80%) or 21 hours per week (60%).

Purpose: To co-ordinate the HR Function for RedR ensuring it provides a professional service and meets all its legal and best practice requirements.

Period: Fixed term until 31st March 2020.

RedR and the work we do

Every year, hundreds of millions of people around the world are affected by natural disasters and conflict. RedR is an international disaster relief NGO which saves lives by giving aid workers the vital skills they need to do their jobs to the highest possible standard. We train thousands of people each year in everything from providing emergency shelter to staying safe in the field, from project management after emergencies to essential water and sanitation skills and more. And we provide experienced, professional aid workers from our pool of 1700 Members to support emergency response and longer-term humanitarian programmes worldwide.

Job Description

• Manage organisational change management processes, ensuring they are undertaken in the most effective, efficient and considerate manner.
• Lead on the development of the RedR culture strategy and ensure that it is aligned with the business model and new RedR strategy.
• Provide advice to the Senior Management Team on all aspects of HR policy.
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• Provide day to day advice to staff and line managers globally on complex HR issues
• Review, develop and implement new HR policies, procedures and initiatives
• Ensure HR services (e.g. payroll, recruitment, leave management, Employee Assistance Programs, staff insurances, etc.) are implemented effectively and meet all legal requirements
• Provide HR Advice to support the closing down of international offices
• Lead on the recruitment processes for posts in the UK and international offices
• Develop an effective relationship with RedR staff council representatives
• Produce HR information for quarterly report to the Board of Trustees
• Liaise with the board of trustees to conduct CEO 360 feedback with staff for the CEO appraisal.

Person Specification

Essential

• CIPD qualified HR professional with at least 5 years’ experience of working at an advisory level in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience of either leading on or advising on redundancies.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills and ability to work and communicate with people from many different culture backgrounds.
• Strong analytical skills and previous experience of reviewing and developing HR policies and procedures.
• Strong interviewing skills
• Excellent administrative and organisation skills
• Flexibility and ability to cope with periods of high work pressure
• Strong mediation and conflict resolution skills
• Previous line management experience.

Desirable 

• Previous experience of working in the international humanitarian or development sector
• Fluency in an additional language to English
• Ability to spend short periods of time internationally, sometimes in challenging and insecure environments

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Are you committed to improving lives for older people?  

Lewisham Safe and Independent Living (SAIL) is Age UK Lewisham and Southwark’s service supporting older people to remain safe in the community with the support they need.

We are looking for somebody who is comfortable talking to a wide range of professionals to build and maintain partnerships as well as supporting our older people by telephone, letter and in person. You will be the first point of contact for the SAIL service, taking referrals by telephone, email and fax, processing them in line with our systems and making onward referrals. 

This is a busy and rewarding role giving you the opportunity to make a real difference. There will be the opportunity to attend events, forums and meetings to broaden your understanding of Health and Social Care and build experience working in the voluntary sector. You will also be working closely with the Community Connections team and Independent Living Services in Southwark.

AUKLS is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

If you are a good listener, a positive thinker, strong at multi tasking and passionate about supporting older people we want to hear from you.

For full details please download our Recruitment Pack which includes a Job Description and Personal Specification. To apply, please ensure you complete the attached Application Form as well as the Equal Opportunities and Criminal Declaration forms.

Closing date for applications – 12pm Monday 18th November

*Interviews will take place on Tuesday 26th November*

The International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) is a policy and action research organisation promoting sustainable development and linking local priorities to global challenges. We are based in London and work on five continents with some of the world’s most vulnerable people to strengthen their voice in the decision-making arenas that affect them. With more than 130 members of staff working with associates and partners around the world, IIED has been at the forefront of evidence-based policymaking in sustainable development for nearly 50 years.

We are seeking an Assistant Coordinator to provide administrative, logistics, finance support and general coordination for 2 teams.  The postholder will support both the Human Settlements Group (HSG) and Shaping Sustainable Markets Group (SSM). 

To succeed in this role, you will have excellent verbal and written skills. You will have administrative experience including taking minutes, organising meetings and workshops, and will enjoy being the focal point for both teams.   assisting team members with submission of payments and travel expenses, reporting and associated documentation.  The ideal candidate will be organised, with lots of initiative and enjoy a varied workload with changing priorities. You will have experience of working with geographically dispersed colleagues from diverse cultures and understand the challenges this involves.

Able to multi-task with a varied and demanding workload, you will use your strong organisational skills to provide the highest quality support, at times under pressure and working to tight deadlines, so a calm, flexible and positive attitude is a must. 

For further information about the requirements of the role please see the job description.
 

Closing date: midnight on Sunday 24 November 2019

Interviews: Thursday 5th December 2019
 

IIED aims to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all areas of the community. Please note, this post does not meet the minimum requirements for sponsorship of candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK; we can therefore only accept applications from those who can prove their eligibility to work in the UK.

We are recruiting a Sponsorship Experience Coordinator to join the Retention & Legacies team within our Individual Giving Unit at Plan International UK. Plan International UK is a global children’s charity. We work to give every child the same chance in life.

Our primary proposition is Child Sponsorship, where we deliver an engaging one to one relationship to over 80,000 child sponsors. Our Individual Giving Unit recruits, retains and develops the support of individuals and households in the UK and is responsible for generating income from individuals through fulfilment of the sponsorship journey.

As Sponsorship Experience Coordinator, you will be committed to providing a first-class supporter experience to our sponsors by:

• Working with the Senior Sponsorship Experience Officer to produce high quality, mandatory one to one sponsorship communications

• Leading on the co-ordination and arranging of sponsor visits

• Assisting in the delivery of a programme of discrete, tailored, bespoke communications to small numbers of specific sponsors

• Acting as point of contact for sponsors with general enquiries, providing resource and support to the Supporter Engagement team

• Providing support to certain areas of the sponsorship supporter journey, including stewardship events 

We are looking for someone who has fabulous communication skills, who will enjoy engaging with our sponsors, as it is essential that we convey to them how valued they are to us. You will also have excellent written communication skills.

You are likely to have experience of working in a similar role in marketing /fundraising and will certainly have experience in a customer care/support role. You will be empathetic and able to provide effective support to our sponsors.

As this is a busy role, you’ll need to be able to demonstrate superb planning and organisation skills and the ability to work flexibly with colleagues. You’ll also be adept at finding creative ways to improve systems and processes and will be happy to embrace and adapt to change.

This is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your experience in a truly meaningful and rewarding role.

The deadline for applications is 9:00am on 21 November 2019.

Interviews will take place on 2 December 2019.

Due to the nature of our work with children, we follow rigorous child safeguarding policies and procedures in our recruitment process. As a result, some of our roles are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from joining us as an employee or volunteer; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences.

We are proud of the difference we make to the lives of children and young people so if you would like to be a part of this, we’d love to hear from you.

Hours: 35 hours per week. Occasional evening and weekend will be required so we are prepared to discuss flexible working.

Salary: £25000 - £28000 dependent on experience

Location: KEEN London Office, Unit W1, 8 Woodberry Down, London, N4 2TG

About KEEN London

KEEN London’s vision is that every child has the chance to enjoy sports and leisure activities and none are left behind due to disability.

We provide free sports and games sessions with one to one support to disabled children and their siblings. Over 100 families across London are members of the KEEN family and we provide over 6,000 hours of supported care to disabled children every year.

Role Description:

Over the past 5 years KEEN London has grown significantly and we now run our weekend activity sessions over 3 sites in North, South and East London. We have a diverse pool of more than 200 volunteers helping to deliver our services, predominantly by providing one-to-one coaching support to the disabled children attending our activities and games sessions.

Volunteers are central to what we do and we are looking for someone who can play a key role in the future success of our service.

Responsibilities:

Volunteer Management and Training

• Make sure that volunteering at KEEN London is a positive and fun experience.
• Manage the volunteer population to make sure that there are sufficient volunteer numbers to deliver all planned activities.
• Work closely with the Session Coordinators, sharing information and volunteer feedback.
• Communicate regularly with all volunteers, rewarding positive achievements and reinforcing the volunteer agreement and policy.
• Develop and deliver volunteer training so that all volunteers are able to meet their potential and complete their volunteer roles effectively.
• Develop and maintain volunteering policies and procedures and keep on top of any changes in legislation.
• Carry out regular data analysis on our volunteer database, tracking attendance, monitoring volunteering trends and making recommendations on future directions.
• Oversee our Coaches Apprenticeship Programme, supporting young people with a learning disability into volunteering. Monitor the progress of apprentice coaches and liaise with Session Coordinators to develop and expand our Coaches Apprenticeship Programme.
• Conduct termly steering groups with volunteers to gain feedback and insight into their experience.

Volunteer Recruitment

• Develop a volunteer recruitment strategy.
• Attend volunteer fairs and community recruitment events.
• Highlight areas of need within the organisation and conduct targeted recruitment.
• Monitor and maintain our online applications portal.
• Produce and monitor advertisements for volunteers using online portals such as Vinspired, Team London and Universities.

Required Experience

Essential

• Managing and recruiting volunteers
• Working in a youth and/or disability environment
• Data input and analysis ideally using Salesforce or similar CRM
• Previous experience as a volunteer

Desirable

• Designing and delivering training

Required Skills

Essential

• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people
• High level of proficiency in written and spoken English

Desirable

• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection legislation

Person Specification

If you are passionate about volunteering, this could be the job for you. Our ideal candidate is confident, friendly, enthusiastic, organised and approachable. As the first person a volunteer in KEEN London may meet, the Volunteering Coordinator will be the face of the organisation.

We are looking for candidates who share KEEN London’s values i.e. inclusive; compassionate and supportive; committed to high standards; trustworthy; respectful; accountable and fun.

We are proud of the difference we make to the lives of children and young people so if you would like to be a part of this, we’d love to hear from you.

Application

If you have the skills and experience we’re looking for, please send us your CV.

If your background and experience are of interest to us, we’ll ask you to complete a short Application Form which will focus on your specific experience or working with volunteers and running volunteer programmes. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to come along and observe one of our weekend activity sessions.

All applicants must have existing Right to Work in the UK.

Deadline for applications is Midnight on Sunday 24th November 2019.

Careers Project Co-ordinator
London, EC2A
£28,130 - £32,865 per annum

Are you a strong organiser? Do you have experience of working with young people? Are you knowledgeable about options for young people after they leave school?

We are looking for a Project Co-ordinator to run a project which aims to broaden career aspirations and outcomes for deaf young people. This will be achieved by establishing a model for the provision of tailored careers advice through working closely with sensory services in five local authority areas.

You will be tasked with organising careers workshops for deaf young people, leading on the development of new resources to compliment the workshop. You will also create and disseminate a toolkit so these workshops can be replicated by local authority staff.

You will work directly with deaf young people to design and deliver two dissemination events where the toolkit can be promoted.

The role will also include undertaking work outside of the scope of the funded project which will involve mirroring the approach outlined above in other areas of the UK.

To apply for this role you will have to complete an online application and specify how you meet the person specification criteria, as outlined in the job description. To do this, we suggest that you download the job description from our website prior to starting your application.

Currently, the application process works best on desktop / laptop devices.

The closing date for applications is on Thursday 28 November 2019 at 23.59.

We expect interviews to be held in London on Friday 13 December 2019.

A disclosure check will be sought in relation to the successful applicant for this post. This will be shared with Human Resources and may also be shared with the Safeguarding Manager and the relevant management team. All applicants must also complete a self-disclosure form.

We strive to provide an accessible recruitment process. If a disability or long term condition makes it difficult for you to complete our application form, please contact us to discuss alternative formats. If you require reasonable adjustments for taking part in the interview, please indicate this in response to the corresponding question in the application form.

Additional information about the support we offer is on our jobs page.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to offering interviews to candidates who request to be considered under the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum requirements of the person specification.

The National Deaf Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young adults and expects staff and volunteers to share that commitment.

We are also committed to promoting work-life balance amongst our staff.

To apply for the role of Careers Project Co-ordinator, please apply via the button shown.

This job is being posted by Webrecruit on behalf of National Deaf Children's Society. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Other organisations may call this role Project Co-ordinator, Workshop Co-ordinator, Skills Training Co-ordinator, Skills Workshop Co-ordinator, Careers Advisor, Careers Workshop Co-ordinator, or Careers Fair Co-ordinator.

Closing date: 9am, 27th November 2019

The ClementJames Centre is an award winning charity that empowers the community to release its potential in one of London’s most disadvantaged areas. Our vision is for everyone in our community to release their potential and live fulfilled lives. We achieve this through four key programmes:

• Employment Support - Helping people to gain meaningful and sustainable employment. We offer tailored advice and support, mentoring and work skills activities.
• Children & Young People’s Education - Helping young people to learn, flourish and achieve their potential. We provide academic support, mentoring, intensive literacy and numeracy support and aspirational activities.
• Adult Learning - Supporting adults to improve their English, Maths and ICT skills. We offer a wide range of Functional Skills courses and intensive literacy and numeracy support.
• Wellbeing & Support - Empowering people to overcome barriers and challenges and to engage with their own wellbeing. We do this through the provision of information, advice and guidance, and wellbeing support and activities.

We are looking for a high-calibre candidate to join our team as a part-time Volunteer Coordinator. The ClementJames Centre benefits from the support of over 100 volunteers each year, who are involved in all areas of our work. Effective volunteer recruitment and management is thus essential to the success of our charity.

This varied role will require you to work closely with all our programme delivery teams. You will support them with the recruitment, training and management of our volunteers and ensure that they are adequately trained and feel supported and valued, whether they join us for just one day or volunteer regularly.

You will have at least grade C or above in GCSE Maths and English, and at least a Level 4 qualification in a relevant field or an undergraduate degree. You will also have extremely efficient organisation skills, excellent inter-personal and communication skills and the aptitude and ability to learn on the job. 

If you believe that everyone should have the opportunity to release their potential and live fulfilled lives, then we would love to hear from you.

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The ClementJames Centre is a welcoming and unique place to work and if you would like to visit us before submitting your application please email us to arrange a visit.

Safeguarding is everyone’s business. The ClementJames Centre is committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff are required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

At ClementJames, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. If you require the application documents in a different format please do not hesitate to contact us.

Women’s Centre Co-ordinator
Based in North East London or West London

If you have a background in working with women experiencing issues relating to offending, this is an exceptional opportunity to support the success of a growing service that is empowering women to take back control of their lives.

About Us

We are Advance, a women-only organisation dedicated to helping women cope and recover from experiences of domestic abuse, as well as women who are at risk of offending or with short term sentences to reduce offending.

Our Minerva service works with those involved in the criminal justice system and offers safe, targeted support and advocacy to women. It aims to reduce re-offending, encourage desistance amongst repeat offenders, divert women from criminal justice involvement as early as possible and reduce the number of custodial sentences imposed by courts.

We’re currently looking for two Women’s Centre Co-ordinators to support the delivery of our Minerva WrapAround service in North East London or West London. This programme provides enhanced support to women and girls who have committed crime and are at risk of re-offending.

The Benefits

- Salary of circa £22,000 per annum
- Pension
- 30 days’ holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays
- A day off for International Women’s Day

This is a brilliant opportunity to help create a safe space for women, divert them from the criminal justice system and prevent families breaking down as a result.

As a women-only organisation, we are all too familiar with the challenges women may face and this has fuelled our passion to make a positive change, both to individual lives and on a systemic level.

Joining an environment that values collaboration, respect and accountability, you will have the chance to become part of an innovative service and help women to live safer, happier lives.

The Role

As a Women’s Centre Co-ordinator, you will support the smooth running of our women’s centre in North East London or West London, which is part of the Minerva WrapAround service.

In this important role, you will:

- Be the first point of contact for clients visiting the centre
- Offer a warm welcome and trauma-informed approach to women attending the centre
- Answer the main Minerva telephone line and respond to email queries
- Deal with all enquiries in a sensitive and confidential manner
- Help to research resources and events that may benefit clients
- Support the Regional Manager by completing a range of admin tasks

About You

To join us as a Women’s Centre Co-ordinator, you will need:

- Experience of working with women experiencing issues relating to offending, such as homelessness, substance misuse, domestic violence, mental health or another relevant work area
- Strong administration skills
- Knowledge of the issues facing women offenders and those at risk of offending, both in and out of the criminal justice system
- Good IT skills, including proficiency in data collection and MS Excel
- The ability to remain calm under pressure

Please note: only female applicants will be progressed as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Other organisations may call this role Community Outreach Co-ordinator, Support Worker, Centre Receptionist, Community Support Co-ordinator, Programme Co-ordinator, or Women’s Support Worker.

Please note, this role is available based in North East London or West London.

Advance is committed to equality and diversity and strongly encourages applications from women with disabilities, from BME backgrounds and the LBT community.

So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Women’s Centre Co-ordinator, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Working hours: 35 hours per week

This is an exciting time for the Refugee Employment Network (REN) based at World Jewish Relief. We have received a grant from the Home Office to establish and run the Refugee Employment Network until March 2021. This role is key to supporting the UK Programme Director, who is chair of REN, in the activities, administration and reporting for this grant. The grant will establish REN as a separate legal entity to support refugee employment throughout the UK. This role is central to delivering this support, ensuring effective communication, strong administrative processes and robust financial monitoring. The primary purpose of the role is to provide an exemplary level of organisational, financial and programme administration across REN.

The post holder will join the team looking after World Jewish Relief’s Specialist Training and Employment Programme for refugees (STEP), supporting Syrian refugees who have come to Britain as part of the Home Office’s Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme (VPRS) and participants on the Government’s Vulnerable Children’s Resettlement Scheme (VCRS). STEP helps resettled refugees to develop the skills and identify the opportunities they need to secure sustainable employment. The REN co-ordinator will be working with the STEP team and with stakeholders in the Refugee Employment Network.

35 hours a week. This is a Fixed Term Contract until March 2021.

Brentford FC Community Sports Trust (BFCCST) is looking to recruit a highly motivated individual to join the NCS team and support the development of our new NCS Programme, helping to ensure it becomes a key core component of our local offer for young people. The successful candidate will have the drive, determination and passion to change the lives of our young people, is educated to graduate degree level or equivalent and has a proven track record of successful delivery of the NCS programme.

Purpose of the Role:
NCS Co-ordinator will support the NCS Manager with the delivery of a high quality NCS programme ensuring it meets the requirements and delivery schedule as set out by the NCS Trust and partners. The NCS Coordinator is responsible for day to day programme coordination, developing school links, maintaining interactive events throughout the year, assisting with programme design and engaging with parents and young adults across BFCCST’s specific delivery areas of London Borough of Hounslow, Ealing and Richmond.

Main responsibilities:
1. Developing strong relationships with allocated school and colleges to promote NCS programme and recruit participants throughout the year.
2. Support with recruitment of young people to the NCS programme
3. Monitor and record on designated CRM system young person’s engagement with NCS to quickly identify young people at risk of not participating in programme.
4. Deliver a robust and engaging keep warm strategy across the year to ensure maximum turn ups on NCS programme.
5. Act as main point of contact for young people who have signed up to the NCS programme ensuring regular and clear communications with young people and their parents/guardians.
6. Ensuring all NCS welcome and information packs are sent to interested young people in line with keep warm strategy timescales.
7. Planning and delivery of essential keep-warm activities.
8. Complete NCS programme delivery timetable, ensuring submission deadlines and agreed content are adhered to.
9. Complete home visits for young people where agreed.
10. Embed the Programme Quality Framework into all recruitment, engagement and delivery activities.
11. Design and deliver high quality NCS Programme adhering to NCS programme Quality Framework.
12. Planning programme transport and liaising with accommodation for residential phases 1 & 2.
13. To act as Wave Leader during delivery of NCS programmes, adhering to Wave Leader roles and responsibilities at all times – leading cohorts of young people through every phase of the Summer & Autumn programme.
14. Support NCS Manager in recruitment, training and supervision of seasonal delivery staff.
15. Develop and maintain relationships with local voluntary organisations to support young people on Social Action project.
16. Promote and manage extension phase of NCS to graduates post programme, developing further opportunities for them to engage, develop and be active in the local community, meeting the contractual benchmark as set by EFLT Trust.
17. To understand and comply with the safeguarding of the young people and staff participating and working on the programme in line with contractual responsibilities.
18. Attend regular team & organisation meetings reporting key performance achievements or areas for improvement.
19. Deputise for the NCS Manager when appropriate.
20. Work with other BFCCST staff to develop pathways for referrals and NCS sign up of young people from across other BFCCST projects.
21. Any other reasonable duties and responsibilities considered appropriate by NCS Manager & Education Manager.

Skills & Competencies:
(E) - Essential (D) - Desirable
Education / Experience
1. Graduate degree level in relevant subject and/or Youth Work qualification - L3 or above (E)
2. Experience of working with young people (particularly 15-17year olds) and an understanding of the current challenges they face. (E)
3. Experience of successful delivery of the NCS Programme / equivalent programmes (E)
4. Safeguarding Training and First Aid (E) – will need to be completed before contract start date
5. Proven project leadership experience with ability to provide clear instructions for staff and volunteers (E).
6. A proven track record of managing relationships and the ability to communicate with people at different levels (E)
7. Experience of working in partnership across a range of sectors to achieve desired outcomes (D)
8. Proven leadership skills, with ability to give clear instructions to enable staff to achieve the required standards (E)
9. Practical experience of managing information operating systems and the ability to interrogate data from a CRM system (D)
10. Experience of effectively dealing with serious incidents and managing safeguarding. (D)
11. Commitment to supporting young people and the principles of equality and diversity (E)
12. Experience and/or knowledge of working in Secondary schools/higher education sector (D)

Knowledge / Skills
1. Knowledge and understanding of the NCS Programme both regionally and nationally (E)
2. Experience of working with young people in a residential, education and/or outdoor setting (E)
3. An understanding of Safeguarding and Health & Safety in a School/Youth Work setting (E)
4. Experience with Salesforce or other CRM system which manages people and project information (D)
5. Ability to manage and motivate large teams of staff. (D)
6. Ability to relate well to young people from a wide range of backgrounds, engage them in activities which support their development and relate sensitively and confidentially to the needs of young people, parents and their families. (E)
7. A proven ability to work to under pressure to tight deadlines. (E)
8. A commitment to supporting young people, and the principles of equality and diversity. (E)
9. Creative, self-motivated and the ability to work on own initiative to tight timeframes. (E)
10. Excellent communication skills including written, telephone and interpersonal skills. (E)
11. Proven planning and organisation skills. (E)
12. IT literate with particular emphasis on Microsoft and Google packages. (D)
General Information
We are an inclusive and diverse employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, age, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
All applicants must demonstrate eligibility to work in the UK.

The appointment will be full time and is available upon the receipt of two acceptable references and the submission of an enhanced Criminal Records Check to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The appointment will be confirmed upon receipt of the DBS check.

Are you passionate about arts, inclusivity and positive social impact?

We are excited to be recruiting a motivated Arts and Culture Project Coordinator. This is a full-time, permanent position for an organised and personable creative-thinker with two years minimum experience in a participatory or community-facing arts role.

Westway Trust is based in West London’s vibrant Portobello area and is dedicated to the social, cultural, environmental and economic wellbeing of the vibrant and diverse community across North Kensington.

The Arts and Culture Project Coordinator will work closely with the Head of Arts and Culture to plan and deliver an exciting and wide-ranging programme of projects and development programmes that develop talent, animate our spaces and elevate local communities.

To view the full job description and apply for this exciting role, visit Westway Trust's website.

Reporting to the Regional Centre Manager, the Client Progression Coordinator will work as part of the local management team to support the delivery of Thrive programmes to meet the needs of the clients and funders.

Key areas of work will include:

• Service Delivery
• Client Progression
• Volunteer Coordination
• Management
• General & Financial Administration

For further information please see the attached job and person specification.

Appointment to this post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure and Barring Service check. Thrive complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an individual from working for Thrive.

How to apply

Please send an up-to-date CV and an accompanying statement of up to 2 pages, explaining how you meet the person specification and what you can bring to Thrive.

Please note: Applications will not be considered without an accompanying statement.

Closing date: 9.00am Friday 29 November 2019

Interviews: Monday 9 December 2019

Thrive are a Disability Confident Employer and as such we are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people and will offer an interview to give you the opportunity to demonstrate your abilities at an interview, if you declare that you have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the job,).

By ‘minimum criteria’ we mean that you must provide us with evidence in your application form which demonstrates that you generally meet the level of competence required for each competency as well as meeting any of the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential.