We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic, and motivated Coordinator, who will oversee and develop the ‘Take a Break’ (TAB) short breaks service for children and young people with learning disabilities and/or autism. 

TAB offers school holiday camps as well as individual and small group activities throughout the year. TAB is the children and young people’s operation of Barnet Mencap’s Short Breaks service. This role would suit someone with a background in sports, arts and crafts or drama and dance, with experience of working with children with learning disabilities. Someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment and has a real drive for children’s activities. The role will be both administrative and active, based in Hendon and across the London Borough of Barnet. 

In this role you will oversee the operational excellence of our camps and clubs as well as developing the year-round community-based children’s service. You will ensure that services are delivered in line with company and Care Quality Commission (CQC) requirements; and will achieve business performance targets.

Take a Break will require working early mornings, evenings, weekends, and school holidays, as well as during regular office hours. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application for work with children and adults. 

We are looking for candidates with a background in children’s activities, children’s sport, arts, drama, and childcare, who hold a relevant level 4 qualification or above or are working towards such a qualification. 

We are looking for someone with the following skills and abilities: 

• To communicate effectively and to inspire confidence and motivate children and young people aged up to 25 of all abilities 

• To demonstrate perseverance, patience, and flexibility 

• To react calmly, quickly, and effectively in emergency situations 

• To demonstrate excellent planning and time management, working within tight budgets 

• To communicate effectively with parents, carers, teachers, and professionals from other agencies 

• To be able to lead, coach, and develop a team of support workers 

• Good IT and administration skills 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Assess the needs of potential clients of the TAB short break project 

• Ensure that individual care plans are implemented and monitored by Support Workers for each child or young person's short stay or support session 

• Promote the value and respect for individuals’ rights and needs; giving opportunities to make choices, opportunities to gain life skills and develop relationships, and to be involved in non-segregated activities in the community 

• Keeping children and young people safe; keeping safeguarding at the front of all our work by identifying and resolving any potential issues and working with other colleagues and agencies

• Plan and carry out all TAB work in a person-centered way 

• Ensure that the project is sensitive to and meets the cultural needs of individuals 

• Establish and develop links with parents, carers, and relatives in order to provide sensitive services 

• Develop flexible services that respond to the needs of the clients, parents, and carers

• Ensure a high standard of medical care is given to those clients with health issues and eating difficulties, e.g. epilepsy, asthma etc. 

OFFICE SKILLS 

• Assist the Registered Manager to co-ordinate the day-to-day running of the Take A Break project to include planning community support sessions, group work, and activity programmes with appropriate staff rotas in place 

• Maintain effective communication systems, including effective short break booking systems and dealing with related telephone calls, emails etc. 

• Have good IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft packages, including cloud-based systems 

• Maintain accurate records in accordance with GDPR and Data Protection requirements 

• Keep records and implement documentation as required by the CQC 

• Attend reviews and other meetings as appropriate 

• Assist with regular quality audits for Barnet Mencap and our commissioners 

STAFF MANAGEMENT 

• Positively promote teamwork and lead in team building sessions for TAB staff 

• Assist in the recruitment and selection of support staff in conjunction with the Manager and Chief Executive 

• Maintain effective supervision communication systems, including written procedures and handover notes to maintain continuity of care 

• Assist in implementing inductions for new staff 

• Offer regular supervision to staff that is of a high professional standard and quality 

• Carry out quality appraisals yearly, with six-month reviews 

• Identify staff training needs 

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 

• Maintain and monitor budgets ensuring the systems operate within budget and in conjunction with Barnet Mencap's procedures. Suggest improvements to systems and highlight any issues to the Manager 

• Take responsibility for TAB budgets in the absence of the Manager, e.g. Petty Cash

HEALTH AND SAFETY 

• Ensure that high standards of health and safety are maintained and that procedures are reviewed and followed 

• Contribute to developing in-house procedures, e.g. risk assessments, lifting & handling assessments 

• Have a willingness to take controlled risks, and to be adventurous, but managing those risks carefully 

• Ensure that a high standard of food is served when appropriate, and that food hygiene regulations are adhered to when food is prepared by TAB staff 

• Keep abreast of developments in the field by means of reading literature, journals etc. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES 

• Actively promote equal opportunities policies and anti-discriminatory practices 

PROMOTION OF SERVICE 

• Develop links with the community and other organisations to promote positive images of people with learning disabilities, including utilising Barnet Mencap’s social media platforms. 

• It is expected that the post holder will perform the role in a way that furthers the values of the organisation with reference to equal access and opportunity and the high quality of service provided. 

FLEXIBILITY 

• In order to deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility is needed and the postholder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above and be required to change shifts in response to the needs of the service. However, such duties will fall within the scope of the post, at the appropriate grade. 

GENERAL 

• The duties and responsibilities of this post may change over a period of time. Only significant additional duties or responsibilities as required by the Chief Executive will render the post for re-evaluation. 

[Please note: Take a Break is a CQC-regulated service, and it is required by law that all workers in CQC-regulated services have had a full (two-dose) vaccination for Covid-19] 

Lantern Arts Centre is seeking a passionate and driven individual to join our team as the lead for marketing and communications. You will oversee all aspects of our marketing and digital strategy, be responsible for content creation, campaign design and managing our digital platforms. You will also act as our Box Office Manager, designing the customer journey, ensuring that sales targets are met and providing excellent customer service at all times. You’ll be joining a small team and with lots going on, you’ll also be expected to support the day to day running of our centre in Raynes Park too.

With proven marketing experience (preferably with digital campaigns), you will be passionate about community arts, be highly organised and have a can-do attitude. Being able to work as part of a team is essential but you’ll also need to be motivated at working independently. Ideally, you’ll have led projects through from first concept through to completion, have a background in the arts and are used to working with volunteers.

If this is you, we’d love to get to know you. You can download the job application pack at our website. Everything you need to know about how to apply is inside.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 04 February. Note that applications are being considered on a rolling basis and you are therefore advised to apply early.

SPITALFIELDS CRYPT TRUST

JOB DESCRIPTION

Post Title                                         Art Tutor

Responsible to Training and Development Manager

Purpose of Post To co-ordinate and deliver an art programme to SCT students and residents that builds confidence and skills in a safe environment.

Salary£26,260 - £28,280 FTE equivalent (£10,504 - £11,312)

Hours14 hours per week

LocationSCT, Acorn House, 116 – 118 Shoreditch High Street, E1 6JN

Role and Responsibilities: 

• To co-ordinate and deliver creative art sessions, with the main aim for people to: 
  • Learn and develop art skills in a safe environment
  • Be encouraged to express creativity and individuality
  • Improve mental well-being and grow in self-confidence 
  • Feel socially included within the wider community 
  • Increase self esteem
• Produce course plans and individual targets for people to aid their development and move-on where appropriate.
• Motivate and encourage people through a wide range of creative art workshops and art program.
• Alongside the Progression Worker, assist in the process of helping people to move on to (accredited) art courses.
• Provide suitable instruction, including safe working practices, health and safety, and to ensure that all tools and materials are maintained and used in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Maintain the general upkeep and appearance of the art room.
• Ensure a safe and secure environment for people, free from alcohol and drugs and from abusive behaviour and exploitation.
• Organise a yearly art exhibition to display and sell work.

General  

• Develop and maintain relationships with local agencies and organisations that can provide workshops, opportunities, and further training.
• Record the progress and achievement of people and set individual objectives where appropriate. 
• Publicise other art related opportunities and services within and outside Spitalfields Crypt Trust.
• Be responsible for the upkeep and restocking of equipment and materials.
• Operate within an agreed budget to update and maintain materials.
• Maintain good professional practice amongst the staff, residents, students, and members of Choices, such as maintenance of appropriate boundaries.
• Any other duty that is consistent of the role. 
• Attend monthly reflective practice and supervision sessions.
• Undertake other tasks as delegated by the Training and Development Manager.

Person Specification:

Skills, Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Minimum 2 years’ experience leading creative arts projects in education and community setting.
• Experience working with people in recovery from substance use or within the homelessness sector.
• A broad knowledge and understanding of different artistic mediums.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Accessible and good listener.
• Self-motivated, with vision, energy and perseverance and committed to maintaining the highest professional standards.
• Creative in terms of working with people who need motivation, energy, and a sense of new direction.

Desirable

• Degree or qualification in related field
• Knowledge of the sector
• Compassion and understanding for the clients that we work with and for

Cultural Indicators

Essential

Delivering Results

• Delivers great outcomes through our vision and strategy, effectively planning and meeting targets.

Role Model / Leading by Example

• Is an inspiring role model for others, building trust and living our Vision / Mission and Principles and delivering our services accordingly.

Continual Improvements

• Consistently seeks to improve how we do things to achieve and embraces change and innovation.

Effective Communication

• Communicates clearly, effectively, and honestly. Listens to others and adapts communication to suit them.

One Team

• Works with others as one team, actively collaborating to achieve a shared vision. Building relationships across SCT, sharing information and expertise.

Contract / Recruitment type: Permanent
Salary Band: £24,500 to £26,500 per annum dependent upon experience
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

About the role

As a Programme Co-ordinator, you'll be part of the small team responsible for the planning, co-ordination and circulation of our client's official programmes and briefing materials.

You will liaise with internal stakeholders and official engagement organisers, shaping and assisting with the design of visits and engagements, playing an important role in ensuring that the final programme is to a high standard.

You will provide varied administrative and logistical support to the office, including managing travel and visa arrangements, organising accommodation, responding to general enquiries and preparing correspondence.

By joining the team, you will have the opportunity to expand your existing administrative skills in a truly unique environment.

About you

Ideally with some previous experience in a similar role, you will be a skilled administrator.

With excellent IT and written skills, and a meticulous eye for detail, you will be confident accurately drafting varied correspondence and documents.

You'll also be efficient, extremely organised and able to prioritise multiple tasks.

With confident and professional verbal communication, you'll liaise easily with a wide range of individuals and organisations.

Enthusiastic and with abundant initiative, you will enjoy a varied workload and working collaboratively as part of a small team.

In return, you will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including 33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays), a 15% employer contribution pension scheme (with the option for flexibility - to increase contributions or draw down as salary), and support for your continued professional development.

Vacancy Closing Date: 30/01/2022, 23:55

You may have experience of the following: Events Organiser, Events Assistant, Events Coordinator, Events Administrator, Office Administrator, Office Assistant, Admin Assistant, Administrative Assistant, etc.

Ref: 106 309

Founded in 1903, Art Fund is the national fundraising charity for art. We exist to help protect and enrich the UK’s Museum and gallery collections and to ensure as many people as possible can access and enjoy them.

Supporter Services Co-ordinator
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Salary: £26,000 per annum
Location: Kings Cross, London N1C

Although a 6-month hybrid working trial has commenced from October (paused due to government work from home directive). This trial period requires staff to attend the office 6-8 days per fortnight (pro-rata’d for part time employees).

The Supporter Services Team are at the heart of Art Fund, delivering inbound and outbound customer service through email, telephone, post, website and social channels - to members, supporters, and the wider public.

This is an interesting role where you will be on the front-line leasing with our trusted third party suppliers to deliver excellent communications and processes. Coordinating training, leasing on campaign briefings, and championing continuous system and process improvements - to ensure we're delivering first class customer care.

We are looking for someone who is a fast learner, has experience using database systems and recording data accurately. With the ability to manage multiple tasks and keep to deadlines. It is essential you have great interpersonal skills as you will be liaising with different departments and colleagues across Art Fund as well our fulfilment houses and call centre team.

Closing Date:31 January 2022

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. 

No agencies please.

Core Arts are looking for Membership Officer ( maternity cover 12 months ) to offer their skills and expertise to support the membership team to deliver a high quality service to our members.

Core Arts  is a Mental Health Charity based in Hackney offering a range of creative arts activities to  improve health and wellbeing to adults who experience mental health issues. We have over 800 clients at any one time using Core Arts/Core Sports services, working with up to 1500 people per annum.

The role is within the membership team that offers empowering support planning, motivational guidance, case management, creative goal setting and oversees individual development to deliver Core Arts Creative services to our members.

The ideal candidate will have excellent hands on experience in mental health support work and knowledge of the challenges this group face, and how the Creative Arts support recovery. An understanding of using person centered and motivational recovery focused ethos is essential.

The candidate will have managed a caseload of clients, worked dynamically with various staff teams, be confident in developing quick rapport with clients. Plus have strong experience of working with external partnerships, including secondary care clinicians.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Client focussed and able to energise and engage
• Be able to manage a high volume of administration as part of the role 
• Enjoy working in a fast paced environment and likes change.
• Likes the challenge of adapting their approach to fit with the different client groups.
• Can fit in with teams and quickly adapt to a team culture and ethos
• Have a flexible, resilient, thoughtful, therapeutic approach to working with clients with complex needs.
• Have ability to be self- motivating, work under pressure and manage time effectively prioritising different areas of work according to need.
• Must also be enthusiastic about working with arts and education in order to support clients to improve confidence and quality of life.
• You must be innovative in your approach & working practices.

  You will be comfortable working within a strengths and recovery framework, & will ensure that all aspects of your working practices are delivered to the highest standard are fully compliant with organisational values and contractual requirements and reflect current good practice.

  If you think  you would like to join our team we would love to hear from you

OVERALL PURPOSE
➢ To develop the Patrons programme and lead on Patron communications and
administration.
➢ To work with the wider team to help identify income generating opportunities, via
sponsorship, undertaking research into potential Trusts and Foundations, and supporting
Individual Giving.
➢ Develop a range of fundraising initiatives, including public appeals and supporting the
communication and advocacy of Project Tullie.
➢ To lead the coordination of fundraising and advocacy events such as the Tullie House
annual dinner.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Patrons
1. Coordinate the management of Patrons, to include the monitoring and recording of data
within the Customer Relationship Management system, updating Patron profiles, the
processing of payments and membership renewals, working closely with the finance and
front of house teams.
2. Ensure a programme of regular communications is delivered to Patrons and stakeholders,
including newsletters and direct emails, working closely with the marketing team, the
Director and PA to the Director.
3. Coordinate a programme of on-site and off-site events and visits for Patrons and other
stakeholders and explore funding and sponsorship opportunities for these events. To include
leading the coordination of the Museum’s annual dinner celebration.

Project Tullie
4. Support the Head of Strategy and Development in delivering a programme of workshops,
communication events, presentations and digital newsletters in relation to Project Tullie,
working with external consultants where necessary.
Fundraising
5. Maintain a fundraising and sponsorship database that provides an overview of potential
fundraising and sponsorship opportunities and follow due diligence in ensuring the database
is proactively maintained and kept up to date.
6. Monitor and record contributed income generated across the organisation through grants,
trusts and foundations, donations and individual giving, both on-line and on-site, compiling
and reporting on this data.
7. Work with the Director, Head of Strategy and Development and Senior Leadership Team to
deliver the fundraising strategy, initiatives and events, developing a good understanding of
funding criteria and conditions outlined by potential funding bodies.
8. Conduct preliminary research on companies, individuals, Trusts and Foundations that match
the museum’s aims and fundraising strategy.
Communications
9. Support the Head of Strategy and Development with the management of the Development
Committee through attendance at Committee meetings, the drafting of reports,
presentations, ensuring the collation and dissemination of information including agendas and
minutes.
10. Support the Director and Head of Strategy and Development to cultivate and build strong
relationships with potential stakeholders, partners and potential donors, e.g. patrons and
ambassadors; maintaining relationships through communications such as email, telephone,
letters, meetings, presentations and networking events.
11. Support the communications strategy in promoting charitable messaging and act as an
advocate to ensure the communications strategy is maintained and adopted.
Other
12. Monitor and maintain departmental financial records ensuring payments are made and
received on-time.
13. Schedule and coordinate meetings and hospitality. Organise meeting rooms, catering, travel
and accommodation as necessary.
14. Always maintain a professional approach and aim to build good relationships with partners
and stakeholders.
15. Work across the service to reduce operational costs and maximise income opportunities.

Project Manager: Mobile Arts for Peace (MAP)

School of Fine & Performing Arts

Location:  Lincoln
Salary: From £34,304 per annum
Please note, this post is full time at 37 hours per week and fixed term until 31 July 2024.
Closing Date:   Wednesday 02 February 2022
Interview Date:   Tuesday 22 February 2022
Reference:  COA368D
 

Now is a truly exciting time to join our dynamic and forward-looking institution; we represent a new breed of university, a fast-growing, gold-rated university where staff and students work collaboratively and create world-changing knowledge and research. We offer our staff simply a life changing opportunity.

The University of Lincoln is committed to undertaking purposeful research that can address key national and international challenges in a rapidly changing global environment which is a critical element of its drive to become a Top 40 institution. Research and innovation is central to the University, a Higher Education Institution looking to the future to meet the needs of the 21st Century.

The Project Manager will be focused on the provision of support to an Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) Network Plus project entitled Mobile Arts for Peace (MAP): Informing the National Curriculum and Youth Policy for Peacebuilding in Kyrgyzstan, Rwanda, Indonesia and Nepal. 

The position holder will manage the day to day running of the Mobile Arts for Peace portfolio, reporting to, and working closely with, project Principal Investigator, Professor Ananda Breed. 

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: Professor Ananda Breed.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Training Coordinator to join our team who is just as passionate as we are about developing skills for life! The role will be a hybrid working split between home and travel to our centres, with one centre designated as the base location. You will be working on a full time basis (40 hours per week), on either a permanent or fixed term maternity cover contract. In return, we will offer you a competitive salary of £25,134 per annum, band D, level 3.

About us:

We’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. We give over 400,000 4-25 year olds the skills they need for school, college, university, the job interview: the skills they need for life.

We believe that amazing things happen in the great outdoors. Our training team inspire, coach and teach our volunteers, instructors and Lead Instructors who go on to work with thousands of young people each year in the art of Adventure. Working across our English centres in some of the country’s most inspirational locations this is an opportunity to join the Scout Adventures team. Learning by doing is at the heart of Scouting and that’s exactly what you’ll be helping our teams to do.

Key responsibilities as our Training Coordinator:

You will be responsible for ensuring that our volunteer programme and apprentices receive a quality training programme each year, as well as coordinating the delivery of our customer focussed training courses. As an experienced practitioner, you will also have the tools to support and mentor staff working as trainers at our centres – supporting them to develop and maintain both their technical and training skills. 

What we are looking for in our Training Coordinator:

• Excellent organisational skills
• Training experience
• A solid understanding of the practical side of outdoor education

What we can offer you as our Training Coordinator:

• 25 days holiday and going up to 28 days after 2 years’ service and 32 days after 5 years’ service
• Additional holidays between Christmas & New Year
• Life Assurance
• Simply Health Scheme
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Free car parking

We are proud to be a family-friendly employer and offer…

• Up to four personal days paid leave a year
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Childcare Vouchers
• Flexible working hours
• Store Discount at our Scout Store + other online benefits
• Study and volunteer leave

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team as our new Training Coordinator! Click ‘Apply’ now!

The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.

Strictly no agencies.

About the Roundhouse:
The Roundhouse is a hub of inspiration where artists and emerging talent create extraordinary work and where young people can grow creatively as individuals. We believe in the power of creativity to change lives. By giving young people the chance to engage with the arts through our music, media and performance projects, we inspire them to reach further, dream bigger, and achieve more.

About you:
We welcome applications from people who feel they can bring their own experiences and ideas to the table and empower those around them to do the same, and encourage those currently underrepresented across the music industry and all intersections of our diverse society to apply.

If you have strong research, organisational and writing skills, and some experience of fundraising or income generation then this is the role for you!

The Role:
We are looking for a Trusts and Statutory Coordinator to join the Development Team at the Roundhouse. This is a rewarding and challenging role within the team working with the Trusts and Statutory Manager to manage a portfolio of existing funders, and to seek new sources of support.

The role will play an important part in the achievement of the Roundhouse’s strategic goals, by generating income from trusts and foundations to meet an annual target, and managing a portfolio of existing funders.

For more information please download the full job description from our website and if you would like to apply, and feel you have the skills and experience we are looking for, please apply via our website to complete your application by 10am, 11th February 2022.

Contract: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 per annum
Please note: Interviews are likely to take place week commencing 21st of February.

All personal data submitted to the Roundhouse in the form of personal details forms is used for recruitment purposes and equal opportunities reporting only. By submitting a personal details form, you consent to the Roundhouse retaining your personal data for these purposes. Personal details forms contain your name, address and details relating to your gender, religion and nationality. All forms are anonymised before use. In accordance with GDPR all information submitted by unsuccessful applicants will be deleted within six months

About in2scienceUK

Our mission is to support people from low income backgrounds to achieve their potential and progress to science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) degrees and careers to become the innovators and pioneers of the future. 

To date the charity has leveraged the support of hundreds of researchers to support over 2000 young people from low income backgrounds  through a high impact programme involving STEM work placements, workshops and skills days throughout London, the South East, South West, East of England, the Midlands and the North West. 

Now, with many of our Alumni looking to the next stage of their lives, we have developed a new innovative programme, In2research, co-developed with UCL and supporting young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to progress to PhDs. With our partner UCL, we have recently been awarded funding to expand the In2research programme to support more young people in STEM, as well as expand the programme into Social Sciences and Arts and Humanities streams. We are seeking an individual passionate about diversity and inclusion to support the delivery of this exciting and expanding programme.

In2scienceUK is dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We offer flexible working arrangements to support staff from diverse backgrounds

Role Summary

We are looking for a Project Coordinator to join the In2research team in delivering and expanding a high-quality programme. 

This includes planning and overseeing one or more of the In2research subject streams (STEM, Social Science and Arts and Humanities). You will also work with the wider In2research team, both within In2scienceUK, our UCL partner and wider funding partners, to ensure consistency between each programme stream and in the delivery of cross-stream activities. It will require you to organise tasks and resources, as well as manage relationships with partners, participants, volunteers and other stakeholders. This role would suit someone who enjoys running programmes, solving problems, with the ability to be flexible, prioritise tasks and navigate ambiguity. 

This role will include:

• Project planning and management of the In2research lifecycle, from recruitment to selection and programme delivery to evaluation.

• Communication with a diverse range of stakeholders including academics, funders, consultants and young people using a range of communication channels.

• Facilitating and coordinating working groups of academics and professional staff at higher education institutions to develop new streams of the programme. 

• Supporting the logistics of online and in-person events and activities including workshops, away days, mentoring and placements.

• Managing relationships with participants, mentors and placement hosts. 

• Supporting administrative, evaluation and reporting activities.

What we are looking for

As the In2research Project Coordinator you will be someone who is passionate about diversity and the importance of representation in academia. You will enjoy working with young people and have an understanding of the barriers facing people from low socio-economic backgrounds in accessing postgraduate research degrees. 

You will be someone who enjoys, and has experience in developing and delivering programmes or projects, alongside developing strong relationships with people. A problem solver, who is able to work efficiently and flexibility within a small team and independently to achieve programme outcomes. 

Duties and responsibilities

Programme Delivery

• Lead the development, implementation and delivery of one or more of the In2research programme streams.

• Coordinate participant and mentor recruitment, through email communications, promotion online, in-person via presentations, marketing materials and social media. 

• Monitor applications to ensure targets and milestones are met.

• With the project partners and consultants deliver mentor and supervisor training and participant inductions and associated materials.

• Coordinate programme activities including inductions, workshops, mentoring sessions, away days and placements.

• Provide email support for participants, volunteer mentors and placement hosts.

• Develop and maintain close relationships with partners, universities, mentors, placement supervisors and workshop leads. 

• Track project performance, managing risk assessments and ensure projects are delivered on time.

• Evaluate project processes/systems to implement improvements and developments to support the delivery of high quality programme experience for participants, mentors and placement hosts.

Administrative Activities 

• Ensure the highest standard of record keeping, maintaining accurate, complete, and up to date records in accordance with data protection policy.

• Manage project administration (including all documentation, project evaluations and results measurement and reporting regularly to senior management). 

• Support programme governance through minute taking and administrative tasks related to advisory group meetings.

• Attend and contribute to organisation wide meetings as appropriate.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Training Coordinator to join our team who is just as passionate as we are about developing skills for life! The role will be a hybrid working split between home and travel to our centres, with one centre designated as the base location. You will be working on a full time basis (40 hours per week), on either a permanent or fixed term maternity cover contract. In return, we will offer you a competitive salary of £25,134 per annum, band D, level 3.

About us:

We’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. We give over 400,000 4-25 year olds the skills they need for school, college, university, the job interview: the skills they need for life.

We believe that amazing things happen in the great outdoors. Our training team inspire, coach and teach our volunteers, instructors and Lead Instructors who go on to work with thousands of young people each year in the art of Adventure. Working across our English centres in some of the country’s most inspirational locations this is an opportunity to join the Scout Adventures team. Learning by doing is at the heart of Scouting and that’s exactly what you’ll be helping our teams to do.

Key responsibilities as our Training Coordinator:

You will be responsible for ensuring that our volunteer programme and apprentices receive a quality training programme each year, as well as coordinating the delivery of our customer focussed training courses. As an experienced practitioner, you will also have the tools to support and mentor staff working as trainers at our centres – supporting them to develop and maintain both their technical and training skills. 

What we are looking for in our Training Coordinator:

• Excellent organisational skills
• Training experience
• A solid understanding of the practical side of outdoor education

What we can offer you as our Training Coordinator:

• 25 days holiday and going up to 28 days after 2 years’ service and 32 days after 5 years’ service
• Additional holidays between Christmas & New Year
• Life Assurance
• Simply Health Scheme
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Free car parking

We are proud to be a family-friendly employer and offer…

• Up to four personal days paid leave a year
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Childcare Vouchers
• Flexible working hours
• Store Discount at our Scout Store + other online benefits
• Study and volunteer leave

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team as our new Training Coordinator! Click ‘Apply’ now!

The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.

Strictly no agencies.

HR Wellbeing Coordinator - Strategy and Implementation

How you\'ll make a difference

You will be the  HR lead advisor on the wellbeing strategies needed to support the workforce, specifically in relation to the impact of COVID and beyond. You will take the lead in further developing and promoting high quality wellbeing resources and initiatives and will help ensure best practice.

What will you be doing?

The main focus of this role will be to drive delivery of the Wellbeing commitments in the clients plan and Organisational Reset Programme, specifically the Wellbeing Road Map and co-ordinate and promote specific tools and resources to support staff.

-  You will ensure the full cross section of their employees have their wellbeing needs understood and met establishing new or utilizing existing forums (for example Mental Health Strategic Cell and an operational group).
-  You will develop and promote wellbeing resources, ensuring they are relevant and accessible to the council’s various workforce workgroups, keeping in mind that different groups may require different solutions.
-  You will monitor and report on the impact of these initiatives and programmes ensuring any supporting budget is used effectively.
-  Working with theirr Mental Health Champions and Mental Health First Aiders you will co-ordinate and support to establish self-managing networks.
-  You will work with staff equality groups to ensure their wellbeing needs are adequately reflected and met in the strategy.
-  You will ensure that there is consolidation is our approach to wellbeing, using data and research to inform your decisions and recommendations.

What they need from you

This role does not require you to be a wellbeing practitioner, the client is looking for someone with a keen interest in wellbeing and an understanding of wider people and workforce needs.

-  You will have significant experience in a HR related role, such as wellbeing, rewards, workforce planning or strategy and you will be able to demonstrate an understanding and awareness of wider mental health and wellbeing issues.
-  You will have the ability to analyse data, spot trends and implement solutions . You will also have strong communication skills with the ability to influence other and enable change.
-  You may have a relevant professional qualification in a related field this could be HR, Health improvement or Health & Safety, Mental Health.
- You will also have the ability to measure and report the impact of interventions, skilled in using Microsoft office packages and in the presentation of materials, resources and digital content.

How a career with this client is different

-  They value their staff as individuals, investing in their careers and they are recognised for the quality, breadth and depth of our training and development offer, which helps make the greatest long-term difference in work.
-  What’s special here is the strength of the team ethos, the support and the training.
-  They recognise that their diverse team of skilled and dedicated people make them s a great place to work. They welcome applications from everyone and ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and developed on the basis of their merits and abilities.

*The team are currently working remotely, but the usual place of work is Badminton Road, Yate, as they provide a service to their customers from offices. It is expected that you will return to the usual place of work in line with governmental guidance and local council policy in the future.

Their teams a are making a real difference to the lives of people who live, work and learn with them.

- They’re providing essential services across our internal network to ensure we can fully support our community.
- They’re positive and forward thinking, always looking for new and innovative ways of working and they’re ambitious about the future.
- They've achieved a great deal, but we need talented and dedicated people to ensure they continue to make a difference.

They’re making a difference, be part of it!

Salary From: £33,782
Salary To: £36,922
Hours per week: 37
Vacancy type: Permanent
Location: Yate
Team: HR
Advertising End Date: 13 February 2022

You may have experience of the following: HR Coordinator, HR Advisor, HR Assistant, HR Manager, HR Business Partner, Human Resources Coordinator, Human Resources Advisor, Human Resources Assistant, HR Officer, HR Adviser, Human Resources Manager, CIPD, etc.

Ref: 106 433

The Students’ Union works on behalf of the 40,000+ students of the University of Manchester and the 350+ societies that those students set up and belong to which cover a wide variety of interests including culture and faith, arts, volunteering, academic, sports and recreation and campaigning. Societies are a key component of the university experience and are a vital part of developing communities that enrich student life alongside their academic studies. In any one academic year, we can facilitate in excess of 1,000 room and venue bookings across the university campus.

This role will be the main point of contact for students and groups looking to book rooms, venues and spaces in the students’ union building and across the university campus. To do this, this role is the main liaison between students and Central Teaching Spaces (CTS), the university based team that book and manage all university rooms and lecture theatres. This role also conducts initial research for any visiting speakers attending events in line with SU and university guidelines. This role works with the SU Venues team to enquire about availability in the Manchester Academy Venues located within the Students’ Union for use by students and groups for various activities and events.

Duties

• To facilitate student group activity across the university campus by booking venues, rooms and spaces as requested.
• To research and approve visiting speakers attending events at the SU and university.
• To keep accurate records of numbers and details of bookings made to inform reports and allow analysis of data.
• Support in developing training for student groups on new processes and systems.
• Work with colleagues to identify key areas requiring support over the coming year, to enhance the experience of all student groups and meet the relevant aims of the Students’ Union strategy.

Applications close: 08/02/2022 23.59pm

Interviews commence: 14/02/2022

Applications may close early if required.