Help us create a thriving network of rural community businesses across the UK.

Role: Engagement Manager
Starting salary: c.£30,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time (35 hpw)
Location: Woodstock, Oxfordshire (flexible working would be considered for the right candidate)

Plunkett is a national organisation and has been the leading expert in rural community business for over 100 years. Community businesses are enterprises that are owned and run democratically by members of the community and others, on behalf of the community. Plunkett Foundation currently works with over 600 community businesses and this number is continually growing. They come in many forms - including shops, pubs, woodlands and anything which lends itself to community ownership. In addition to developing and safeguarding valuable assets and services, community businesses address a range of issues including isolation, loneliness, wellbeing, work and training.

We are pleased to announce the vacancy of Engagement Manager. This is a full time manager role responsible for developing and delivering Plunkett’s campaigns portfolio as part of its wider engagement strategy, raising the profile of Plunkett with key stakeholders to secure financial support for Plunkett’s core service and will be an active member of the Engagement Team. The post-holder will also have accountability for the effective, professional and cost-effective delivery of all Plunkett’s fundraising activities to deliver results as required. 

Plunkett delivers a wide range of Engagement activities that seek to increase the reach of Plunkett’s work to help rural communities to set up and run successful community businesses. These activities are varied and include tailored fundraising campaigns, corporate partnership development, stakeholder engagement events and membership engagement to meet Plunkett’s fundraising income target. Project managers are involved in managing all aspects of Engagement work from the creation of resources and templates, planning and event support, through to strategic design, delivery, and evaluation.

Reporting to the Head of Engagement, the applicant should have proven experience of fundraising campaigns, managing corporate relationships and engaging key stakeholders at a variety of levels. Demonstrable knowledge of rural communities, and the key issues affecting them is also essential. Proactive and motivated, the ideal candidate will have the ability to lead and support others.

Closing date for applications:  Midday on Wednesday 24 June 2020
Interview date: During week commencing 6 July 2020 (likely via video link)

If you are interested in joining Plunkett Foundation, at a time when more and more local services and businesses are coming into community ownership then we look forward to hearing from you.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our HR Partner's website to submit your application.

Plunkett Foundation are committed to equal opportunities and value diversity in our workforce.

No agencies please.

Registered Charity: 313743

Volunteer Cornwall is a charity dedicated to building social capital and developing the wellbeing of individuals and communities across Cornwall. We do this by working in collaboration with a wide range of organisations to promote and support active citizenship and voluntary action covering the emotional, social, environmental and economic needs and opportunities in Cornwall. From our Head Office in Truro and our outreach teams across Cornwall, we provide support to all aspects of volunteering across the county. Volunteer Cornwall lives by 4 underpinning values which are: To be Creative, Caring Collaborative and Challenging.

Volunteer Cornwall’s new Accounts and Administration Manager is a critical role within our Senior Management Team, for the organisation and for the voluntary sector across the County. The successful candidate will work closely with managers and trustees across the organisation ensuring that resources are used to maximum effect, and that planning is undertaken in a robust and methodological manner. One of our main aims, and of particular importance, is to recruit a person who has values and ethics that fit with our principles and the work that we undertake. Working within the voluntary or charitable sector can be varied especially as charity accounting is not always straightforward and tasks do not always fit neatly within the job description. This role therefore requires flexibility, adaptability and a range of skills not always associated with a finance role.

Job Purpose

To provide financial and administrative services to support Volunteer Cornwall’s strategic and operational activities. To be responsible for ensuring that the Board of Trustees and Directors follow legal requirements of a charity and a company limited by guarantee.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide financial and administrative services to support VC’s strategic and operational activities, allowing operational managers and staff to concentrate on their front-line work. Ensuring full compliance with the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), financial regulations including VAT partial exemption rules, PAYE and Pension Auto Enrolment and other statutory and Charity Commission or Companies House legislation or requirements
• To prepare the annual Directors’ Report and Financial Statements and all financial accounts for audit and present the report to the Board of Directors with the auditors
• To prepare the annual budget estimates and salary review in conjunction with the Chief Executive and Senior Managers
• To prepare monthly financial management reports for the Chair, Treasurer and Chief Executive
• Company Secretary; helping the Board of Directors in their decision-making processes and providing relevant support and advice where needed especially in ensuring that the requirements of the Charity Commission and Companies House are met and maintained
• Data Security and Protection Lead to ensure VC’s compliance with current data security, protection and implementation of the legislation
• Chairs the H&S Committee overseeing the health and safety of VC’s employees and volunteers
• With the IT Officer, ensure that all VC Information, Communication and Technology systems are maintained and up to date
• Supervise finance and administration team members and ensure that daily operations are performed in a seamless and efficient manner

At Volunteer Cornwall we pride ourselves on diversity and inclusion underpinning what we do and why we do it. These concepts encompass our attitudes as individuals and as an organisation.

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Subsidised gym membership

Key dates

• Closing date for applications Tuesday 14th July 2020 (midday)
• Interviews (Truro) Monday 27th July 2020
• START DATE: This post will become vacant due to retirement and will start in autumn 2020

How to Apply:

The full brief is attached. For an informal discussion about the role or the process, please contact our retained partner Anna Jay at Public Leaders Appointments - details in the attached brief. 
 
If you would like to submit an application, this should comprise a comprehensive CV, including details of two referees.  Please also provide a supporting statement (no more than 3 sides) outlining the reasons behind your application and describing how you meet the requirements of the role as set out in this document by using examples for each key task point in the person specification.  Please tell us in a few sentences or a paragraph how your skills and experience match the requirements detailed for each key task point in the person specification.

Help us create a thriving network of rural community businesses across the UK.

Role: Information Hub Manager
Starting salary: c£30,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time (35 hpw)
Location: Woodstock, Oxfordshire (flexible working would be considered for the right candidate)

Plunkett is a national organisation and has been the leading expert in rural community business for over 100 years. Community businesses are enterprises that are owned and run democratically by members of the community and others, on behalf of the community. Plunkett Foundation currently works with over 600 community businesses and this number is continually growing. They come in many forms - including shops, pubs, woodlands and anything which lends itself to community ownership. In addition to developing and safeguarding valuable assets and services, community businesses address a range of issues including isolation, loneliness, wellbeing, work and training.

We are pleased to announce the vacancy of Information Hub Manager. This is a new full-time role at Plunkett Foundation and will be responsible for linking our grassroots support activities to our ambitions to influence national policy and the wider community business sector. The role will involve managing Plunkett’s data processes, ensuring that the information collected is relevant and utilised in the most impactful manner.

The post holder will be responsible for completing and commissioning relevant and sector-specific research and lead on all Plunkett responses to calls for evidence and policy consultations. The Information Hub Manager will also lead on the development of Plunkett Foundation impact reporting and other state of the sector reports, such as the annual Better Business reports for community shops and pubs. Proactive and motivated, the ideal candidate will have the ability to lead and support others. Significant experience in a policy and advocacy role, along with managing and producing research material is essential.

Reporting to the Head of Community Business, the applicant should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting and most relevant to rural areas across the UK. You will be able to articulate how community businesses can contribute to social cohesivity and wellbeing in these areas. Taking in to account the current Covid-19 pandemic, Plunkett’s Information Hub Manager will play an important role in assessing and reporting the response of community businesses in meeting local needs during this time of crisis. Acting as a lead commissioner for research, as well as contributing to and sharing other relevant research and reports from partners in the sector this is an important new role at Plunkett. Through better data and evidenced based research the post holder will help to progress the next phase of our organisational strategy, which will ultimately support even more community businesses to open across the UK.

If you are interested in joining Plunkett Foundation, at a time when more and more local services and businesses are coming into community ownership then we look forward to hearing from you.

TO APPLY
Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our HR Partner's website for details on how to submit your application.

Closing date for applications:  9am on Monday 22 June 2020
Interview date: during week commencing 29 June 2020 (likely via video link)

Plunkett Foundation are committed to equal opportunities and value diversity in our workforce.

No agencies please.
Registered Charity: 313743

Position: Female* Senior Counsellor

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Hours: 22.5 hours, permanent

Day of work: Flexible, must include Friday

Salary: £25,000 pro rata; 4% contribution to autoenrollment pension scheme; health, wellbeing and CPD package; 25 days annual leave (pro rata) +bh

Closing date: Monday 9th July 2020 at 9am

Interview dates: Stage 1: w/c 13th July (this may be on a virtual platform due to Corona) Stage 2 (if applicable) w/c 20th July

Start date: As soon as possible, variable around the notice period of the successful applicant

*Please note that due to the nature of this post, this is a female only position in accordance with The Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

If you are passionate about bringing meaningful change to the lives of survivors of trafficking through high quality therapy and have a flare for creativity and innovation, the Snowdrop team may have your dream job.

Background

Snowdrop Project is one of the leading charities in the anti-trafficking sector that provide long-term support to survivors of human trafficking through advocacy, counselling, community activities and a house renovation programme.  The Snowdrop Project has become a respected name in the field being invited to be part of the Anti-Trafficking Monitoring Group, speaking in the House of Lords and provide training to local authorities, police and health professionals in various locations around the UK.

In the last two years Snowdrop Project has seen an exponential growth in the provision of its services by 200% and has become part of significant campaigns such as Lord McColl’s Bill and informing and developing national practice.

The Role

We are looking for a dynamic therapeutic practitioner with experience working with trauma to join our counselling service to support survivors of trafficking recover from the experiences of their past.  This role is suited to someone who has training, qualifications and experience of counselling. 

You will become part of a small but vibrant team who are in the job to bring real and lasting change to both our direct beneficiaries and the national and international field.  Your input will ensure that our beneficiaries, who are struggling with mental health, receive tailored counselling to the highest standard of therapeutic intervention and your insight from delivering support will impact national developments.

You will need to show that you have a proven track record of providing this type of support to vulnerable people; are approachable and trustworthy and enjoy working both independently and as part of a team.

Head of Communications and Digital Content - Permanent

Full Time (37.5hrs per week) / Salary c£55,000 pa

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Communications and Digital Content to join our Income Generation and Communications Team. You will be responsible for devising and implementing The Children’s Trust communications and digital content strategy as part of the charity’s new five-year strategy ‘Hope and Ambition’. This will involve building The Children’s Trust’s brand and awareness online and offline; and helping to deliver a transformation in our use of digital in service delivery, income generation and stakeholder engagement, including the development of new capabilities in our teams.

You will have responsibility for leading a high-performing team to deliver a work programme that includes developing and delivering a multi-channel communications strategy, providing greater access to information, support and expertise for the children, young people and their families, staff, supporters, volunteers, the public and medical professionals. This role will also support the development of new and existing online and offline services and fundraising products, by developing content that engages audiences and drives revenue as well as proactively building and managing the brand, improving understanding of what The Children’s Trust does and raising awareness of the issues around childhood brain injury.

You will be a natural and enthusiastic leader, able to support a high performing team. With experience of working in a complex environment, you will be exceptionally organised with a high-level of attention to detail.  You will naturally possess excellent inter-personal skills, and an ability to consult and positively engage with key stakeholders across the organisation.

The role is predominantly to be based at our National Specialist Centre in Tadworth, Surrey however due to current circumstances remote working will be considered initially. The successful candidate will be required to be flexible and as a minimum be in the office at least three days per week once business returns to normal post-Covid 19.

If you would like to discuss the role please contact The Children's Trust directly, and the People Operations Team will be more than happy to assist you.

PLEASE NOTE: You will be asked to complete The Children's Trust Application Form upon shortlisting. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and will be further explored during the interview process. 

Closing Date: Sunday, 21st June 2020

Interview Date(s): Week commencing 29th June 2020

Strictly no agencies please.

As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interview.  Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for interview on this particular occasion.

The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service. 

Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton and Epsom.

The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: free on-site parking; subsidised cafeteria; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an environment that is as unusual in its beautiful historic nature, as it is unique in its state-of-the-art facilities.

The Children’s Trust is fully committed to protecting children and young people.  All posts at The Children's Trust are subject to an enhanced DBS check.  If you are applying to The Children's Trust, and are already registered with the DBS update service, this will speed up the recruitment process significantly.  We are an equal opportunities employer, and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, sex, disabilities, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation, or age.

There will be few times in your career as an Individual Giving specialist where you can make such a mark as in the role we are offering at Leeds Cares.

You will be the strategic lead in the development of our Individual Giving program. You will manage a small but growing team and will play a critical role in the charity’s next phase of development.  Reporting to the Director Fundraising, the Head of Individual Giving is a key role and will have the responsibility of developing and establishing our strategy to build and retain a broad and committed supporter base for Leeds Cares. The activities of you and your team will ensure we maximise income, securing the charities long-term future and ensuring we have the greatest impact by lifting us to the next level of fundraising and donor care.

You are already an experienced Individual Giving specialist with the highest of standards and a brilliant eye for detail. Health/medical background is not essential; more important is a track record of delivery, a proven ability to generate repeat, predictable income for the charity and an ambition to do more for our beneficiaries.

If you want to make a real difference and you have the experience to match our ambition please read on.

Founded in 2016, Ambition Aspire Achieve (AAA) is a registered charity focused on supporting some of the most disadvantaged, vulnerable and at-risk young people in Newham and east London, providing them with new opportunities to build self-belief, enabling them to overcome their personal barriers to progression. Delivering projects and activities from our community hubs, the Terence Brown Arc in the Park in Canning Town and the Glyn Hopkin Abbey Hub in Stratford, we provide high quality youth provision enabling each young person to achieve their full potential, personally, socially and educationally. Boosted by funding secured from the City Bridge Trust, we are now looking to grow and further develop our youth programmes to reach even more vulnerable young people, making the best possible difference and changing lives.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, motivated and energetic SEND Coordinator. Reporting to our Operations Director, this exciting role will take responsibility for leading, developing and delivering our projects and programmes supporting young people with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities, including the delivery of a new project funded by the City Bridge Trust. Offered on a full-time basis (with the option to discuss the possibility of reduced hours), the role will provide a combination of delivery support and coordination of AAA’s projects supporting young people with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND), supporting their personal, educational, creative and social development, helping them to reach their full potential. This is a great opportunity to join a growing charity and make a difference to the lives of vulnerable young people, whilst contributing to the development of our offer for SEND young people and young adults at a key time.

Successful candidates will have demonstrable experience in developing and delivering projects and programmes supporting young people with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities, meeting pre-determined output and outcome targets. You will also bring experience of leading teams of paid and volunteer workers delivering high quality programmes meeting the needs of vulnerable young people. You will be self-motivated with a commitment to the equality of opportunity and Ambition Aspire Achieve’s purpose and bring strong communication skills with the ability to build effective, positive and professional relationships with SEND young people, their parents/carers, project staff and key stakeholders.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading on the development and delivery of specific youth-related projects supporting young people and young adults with SEND across AAA, ensuring project milestones and outputs are met or exceeded
• Leading and line managing a small team of sessional workers and volunteers delivering AAA’s SEND projects 
• Working collaboratively with key partners (e.g. schools, community stakeholders, delivery partners) to support the recruitment of young people and the effective delivery of provision
• Providing for the social, personal, educational and leisure needs of young people with SEND by leading in the running, organisation and delivery of AAA projects, enabling service users to increase their skills and confidence and realise their full potential
• Liaising with parents and carers of SEND young people participating in AAA’s projects, building strong relationships to support the development of service users
• Supporting SEND young people to identify positive progression opportunities

The salary for this post will be £25,000 to £28, 000 per annum pro-rata (depending on prior experience and qualifications). 

The closing date for applications is Thursday 9th April 2020 at 5pm with interviews expected to take place shortly after the Easter holiday break.

Ambition Aspire Achieve is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Our recruitment and selection processes are in accordance with best practice in safeguarding children and young people.

Link Workers

We are looking for Link Workers to work in Primary and Secondary schools in Harlesden, Queens Park, North Westminster, White City and Hammersmith.  Both part and full time positons available.

We are looking for highly motivated individuals with a passion for providing young people and families with the opportunities and relationships to enable them to flourish in life. Applicants will be highly proactive, professional, meticulous in their attention to detail and able to recognise the rigour required in reporting and data collection so as to evidence their own and other organisations’ work. WLZ Link Workers are individuals who are creative, constantly looking for new situations and solutions to improve the lives of young people and families, and who have great energy and enthusiasm for this work.

Link Workers work with families, WLZ colleagues, teachers and partner organisations to plan, co-ordinate and deliver a two year programme of support for children and young people. WLZ aims for every child to achieve good wellbeing, confidence and aspiration, positive relationships and improved academic achievement.

Responsibilities include:

● Act as a trusted adult and role model in the lives of the children, young people and families

● Engage with children/young people in order to build and maintain trusted relationships

● Motivate and inspire children and young people to engage positively with additional support as part of the WLZ programme

● Accurately assess the strengths and needs for each individual on the WLZ programme informed by work with children, young people, parents and professionals

● Create robust individual support plans to meet the needs of children and young people, using a Skills Framework and SMART goals to monitor and review progress

● Deliver 1:1 and small group engagement sessions to children and young people, which support their progress towards goals, consistent with WLZ policies and procedures

● Support school classroom delivery through one to one support with certain children

● Plan and participate in a range of educational trips and visits for children and young people in the school holidays

● Maintain regular communication with parents and provide opportunities for home learning where appropriate.

● Follow WLZ’s policies and procedures in relation to safeguarding

Applications received before:  11:30pm on Sunday 14th June 2020 will be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 5:00pm on 16th June 2020. Interviews with West London Zone will be during the week 22nd – 26th June 2020.

Interviews would either be Face to Face or via video call but will be in-line with the most up to date government guidance

If you would like an informal conversation with one of our existing Link Workers please contact us and we will arrange a telephone call.

You can also apply for this position by going to West London Zone’s website

Are you interested in working for a Charitable Foundation that makes a difference to the lives of people of all ages and backgrounds?

Do you want to work for an organisation that positively looks to support causes that others might shy away from, tackling some of the most difficult social challenges in the UK today?

Do you have excellent Salesforce administrator-level skills, a flair for improving systems, a highly organised approach to your work, and enjoy communicating with a wide variety of people?

If so, we’d love you to join our committed Grants Team as our Grants and Digital Administrator!

Please note that whilst this role is being advertised as home based as well as within the City of London, this is in direct response to Covid-19 precautions. Any candidate would need to be able to (public health advice permitting) attend work in the office on a regular basis going forward. 

About the Leathersellers’ Company

As one of the oldest Livery Companies in the City of London, working for the Leathersellers’ Company Charitable Fund offers an exciting opportunity to discover more about England's heritage and history and to look to the future focusing on philanthropy and fellowship.

We donate around £3.4million each year to charities, schools and universities across the UK as well as supporting individual students. We support a broad range of activities from youth clubs to arts or singing in care homes; from helping refugees to homeless veterans and much more. Existing connections with six London schools, a number of universities, the armed forces and City groups have been built over decades (if not centuries) but we are also proud to hold open programmes to allow charities with no previous connection the opportunity of multi-year, core funding. We do not shy away from those tackling difficult social issues for the most vulnerable individuals in our society. The Leathersellers look to add value by not just providing funding but also making connections and sharing information as and when we can.

The Company has been an integral part of the City of London for almost 600 years. Working with us makes you a part of this rich history and key to its future.

About the role 

We’re looking for an enthusiastic team player, passionate about enabling our funding to have the most positive effect on communities around the UK, to join our committed Grants Team. The primary focus of the role will be to support the operational efficiency of the team as well as manage key communications with both internal and external stakeholders.

About the person

You will be a team player who can demonstrate excellent communication skills (written and verbal), Salesforce experience, initiative and the ability to be flexible, as you will be working in a busy office environment. You will be a quick learner and have a passion for continuous improvement, keen to contribute your ideas.

How to apply

If you would like to apply, please submit a CV and covering letter (up to two pages) outlining how you meet the skills and experience elements in the attached role specification and why you are a suitable candidate for the role. Applications must be received by 5pm on Tuesday 30th June in order to be considered. First round interviews will likely be held remotely in the following weeks, and a final interview in person after that.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
We offer an attractive package, including a pension contribution equal to 15% of gross annual salary and a 35-hour week. Due to Covid-19 we are currently working remotely and foresee this being part of our working arrangements for some time ahead. Any candidate would however need to be able to (public health advice permitting) to attend work in the office at the Leathersellers' Hall on a regular basis going forward.