Merstham Community Facility Trust (MCFT) was started by a small group of local people who wanted to make their community a safer, happier, and better place. Fourteen years later it has grown to become an organisation that delivers a multitude of projects that support, connect, and empower the community.

MCFT seeks to provide opportunity, access, and services to all within our local community, in responsive and inclusive ways.

MCFT is based at The Merstham Hub a great purpose-built community building that we share with the Council’s Library, the Merstham Mix (a community café) and the YMCA.  MCFT is a place that thrives on community spirit and has a team of warm, , friendly and dedicated staff and volunteers.

We have a wide range of activities and services and enable a wide range of other organisations and people to bring their services to the community. This includes our Community Fridge, a Food Club, a Community Allotment, Repair Café, IT Buddies, and even a Trishaw!

The post holder will be required to build strong relationships with volunteers and coordinate training and other developmental opportunities for them. You will provide a single point of entry to volunteering at the Merstham Community Hub (the Hub), exploring and developing different recruitment methods and partnership working strategies to bring in a diverse group of volunteers. The role will also involve using a newly implemented volunteer management database.

We are looking for someone who is organised, kind and compassionate to play a key role in the development and impact of MCFT with and for its volunteers and the local community.

Applicants must have prior experience in recruiting, managing, and/or working with volunteers.

Job Description

Job Title: Community Coordinator

Reporting To: Head of Community

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000

Contract type: Permanent

 

About The Felix Project

The Felix Project is London's biggest food redistribution charity and the largest end-to-end food redistribution charity in Europe.

Our vision is a London where no one goes hungry and good food is never wasted.

We rescue surplus food from businesses, supermarkets, restaurants and farms. This food is nutritious, in-date, and safe and includes a high proportion of fresh vegetables, fruit, meat and fish. If we did not rescue this food, it would be at risk of going to waste. Instead, we deliver it free of charge to London charities, schools, food banks, COVID food hubs and other organisations serving people in need. Our food is a vital lifeline for children and families, people on low incomes, people who have lost their jobs, the homeless, refugees, domestic abuse survivors, the elderly and keyworkers.

We are a very ambitious and dynamic young charity and we haven’t stopped growing since we were founded in 2016 in memory of Felix Byam Shaw, by his father, entrepreneur Justin Byam Shaw. We recently ran a very high-profile media campaign with the Evening Standard and Independent, raising £10million to feed London. We have celebrity endorsement from Reece James, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Jack Whitehall, Steven Fry, James May and many others.

Last year we delivered enough food for 21.1 million meals to help people in need. We have continuing major growth plans for the next 4 years, with a target of delivering enough food for 100 million meals by 2024. Because nearly all the food we receive is donated by the food industry and volunteers, every £1 of expenditure redistributes £10 worth of food. 

Purpose of the Job

The Community Team works within Operations focusing on the development, delivery and support of the Felix mission that no one goes hungry through the growth of the network of charities, community groups and other key stakeholders involved in the support of vulnerable Londoners. The Community Coordinator role will explore and develop partnerships with a wide range of organisations that will help to build the network’s capacity to accept and distribute food as we work towards distributing 42,000 tonnes a year, or the equivalent of 100 million meals by 2024.

You will identify, develop and deliver an end-to-end engagement service to our network of community organisations to ensure we are at the forefront of any service offering involving food for the vulnerable. Your work will allow us to effectively monitor and evaluate our growth against our strategic objectives including ensuring recipients of our food are compliant with all relevant legislation and guidance as required by our food partners.

Duties and Accountabilities

• Contribute toward Felix achieving its network growth targets in line with the objectives for food supply and operational capacity 
• Working with Head of Community Engagement & Community Partnerships Manager identify, develop and maintain relationships with our network of community organisations to achieve mission objectives
• Develop, maintain and support our engagement service to support end-to-end lifecycle and achieve long-term sustainable partnerships
• Regular reporting and measurement against agreed KPIs
• Proactively engage and collaborate with all teams within Felix to increase impact and quality of service delivery
• Deliver innovative services compliant with all relevant legislation and standard operating procedures including food safety, health and safety, data protection and volunteer policies etc
• Act as an ambassador for The Felix Project as required

Person Specification

You will have proven relationship management experience in the charity or commercial sectors and bring a passion for our work and an ability to translate strategy into action. You will be entrepreneurial seeking out solutions to effectively achieve mission objectives whilst delivering maximum social impact and continue to raise the profile of The Felix Project. You have an energetic, positive and can-do approach who is not afraid to roll their sleeves up and get hands-on as the operation requires.

Essential skills/knowledge relevant to this role 

• Successful track record in a relationship management position in charity or commercial sector 
• Adept at managing a range of stakeholders from senior management teams to grass roots organisations 
• Proven track record in delivering innovative solutions
• Ability to work effectively to ensure compliance within clearly defined systems and processes
• Credible as an external ambassador, equipped with excellent communication and influencing skills
• Ability and willingness to work in a busy environment 
• Ability to work within a team of varied individuals with a positive attitude
• Committed to reducing food waste and fighting food poverty 

Desirable skills/knowledge relevant to this role 

• Committed to reducing food waste and fighting food poverty
• Flexibility in terms of working hours
• Food Safety Level 3
• Full UK Driving Licence (with no more than 6 points) held for at least 1 year – over 21 for insurance purposes

What you’ll get in return

You will be working in an upbeat, innovative charity with strong vision, ambition and a fantastic culture and leadership team.  This role is located across our operations based in: Deptford, Enfield, Park Royal and Poplar with an expectation that you will work in any one of these locations as required as part of your duties. The salary is c£25,000-£30,000 per annum (dependant on experience), 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Recruitment timeline

Applications close: 5pm, Sunday 24th October

First interviews: Wednesday 3rd November

Second interviews: Wednesday 17th November

Ready for something new?

We’re looking for someone who can make a difference in local communities.

We have a vacancy for a proactive, outgoing and organised person with a passion for volunteering to join the Imago team. In this role you will recruit and manage volunteers for our community transport service and other projects.

You will help develop services by increasing the number of volunteers, meeting demand and enabling growth in new areas. There will be opportunities to organise and deliver promotional and volunteer recruitment activities, and you will manage volunteer applications, interviews and induction. It’s important that volunteers have a great experience with Imago, so you will ensure they feel supported and valued throughout the process.

Applicants should have relevant professional or personal experience of volunteering or working with communities, and have an understanding of the positive impact volunteering can have on the individual.

You should be confident in using social media, developing marketing materials, speaking, delivering presentations and developing networks. Attention to detail is a key skill and you will maintain excellent records using our bespoke database.

You will be based at our Sevenoaks office and cover wider areas so your own car is essential for this role.

Be part of something amazing.

The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) is the only organisation that brings together professional societies of obstetricians and gynaecologists on a global basis. For nearly 70 years FIGO has collaborated with the world's top health and donor bodies. FIGO currently has member societies in more than 130 countries and territories.

FIGO is dedicated to the improvement of women’s health and rights and to the reduction of disparities in healthcare available to women and newborns, as well as to advancing the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology. The organisation pursues its mission through advocacy, programmatic activities, capacity strengthening of member societies, education and training.

We are looking to recruit a Committees Coordinator. This is a new post that will contribute to the continued strategic development of engagement and communications within FIGO, in particular with our divisions and committees. The postholder will help bring greater synergy across the previously separate functions of Communications and Membership.

(For further detail about this role, please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification). 

We are an equal opportunities employer and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

Location: The role is based from FIGO House, Waterloo, London SE1. FIGO staff will be working on a trial ‘hybrid’ basis from September 2021 i.e. with combined office and home working.

About FSUK

FareShare is an award winning charity, we are the UK’s national network charitable food redistributors, made up of 18 independent organisations. Together, we take good quality surplus food from right across the food industry and get it to almost 11,000 frontline charities and community groups.

Hunger is a growing issue in the UK and while there is surplus food that is otherwise going to waste, we believe that this food should be used to feed people first.

The COVID19 pandemic has shone a spotlight on the issue of food insecurity in the UK and with it, FareShare’s ability to get food to vulnerable communities nationwide. We are fortunate to benefit from the support of major retailers, the media, sports ambassadors and a groundswell of public engagement. As a result, there has never been a more exciting time to join an organisation at the heart of public consciousness.

About the Role

As Community Coordinator, your role will focus on the growth and sustainability of the FareShare Go programme across Kent and some areas in Surrey, through maximising relationships and adding value to create the best experience for our charity community. The successful candidate will be an exceptional communicator, with an approachable nature who will play a vital role in developing and maintaining charity and retailer relationships, plus raising awareness of FareShare Go across your local area. FareShare Midlands is the largest of the FareShare delivery partner operating across the West and East Midlands. We rely on an army of volunteers to help redistribute food to 550 frontline charities such as school breakfast clubs, community centres and organisations supporting those who are homeless, unemployed, socially isolated and recovering from addiction. These organisations provide meals and food parcels to more than 35,000 vulnerable people every week. 

As a Community Coordinator, your role will focus on the growth and sustainability of our network of community food groups in the region. The successful candidate will be an exceptional communicator, with an approachable nature who will play a vital role in developing and maintaining charity and retailer relationships, plus raising awareness of the Regional Centre and FareShare Go across the Midlands.

Main Responsibilities

• Charity account management: You will carry out virtual calls and in person visits with new and existing charities, and be responsible for ensuring that coverage KPIs are reached and maintained for both new and existing retailers. Using your analysis of charity needs, plus your knowledge of retailer and store profiles, you will use these visits to maximise the offer to charities, ensuring the service meets their requirements. 
• Community Capacity Building: As part of the Building of relationships with charities, you will seek opportunities to enable and empower charities to increase their capacity and ability to take more food, to ultimately increase the redistribution of surplus food to those in need. 
• Sustainability and Compliance: You will work with your Regional Manager and team to identify stores where re-engagement activities are needed to improve charity coverage and charity compliance. You will work to maximise the amount of food collected by charities with lower levels of compliance. You will also be responsible for undertaking food safety reviews with charities to ensure compliance. 
• Retailer Engagement: You will play a key role in maintaining strong retailer relationships across your region. You will take an active role in any meet and greets with retailers, where required. Plus, you will be responsible for maintaining regular contact with the relevant retail stakeholders in your region, sensitively dealing with any issues in a professional manner, as and when they arise. 
• FareShare Network Engagement: We aim to become 'oneFareShare’. These roles are an integral part of our FareShare network and you will partner closely with the Regional Centre(s) in your areas. You will work on joint initiatives which improve and grow the FareShare community, ensuring that charities have access to the FareShare service which best meet their needs. 

Ideal Candidate

Essential Criteria

• Have exceptional relationship building skills with a range of stakeholders 
• Be a strong communicator who is able to engage with a variety of audiences. 
• Be confident and assertive in handling difficult situations, whilst demonstrating calmness and professionalism 
• Strong problem solving skills 
• Self-manage your own performance and workload. 
• Have initiative and innovative thinking, in order to shape new/different ways of working 
• Have strong IT skills 
• Be flexible with working arrangements as the role may involve high levels of travel to areas of the UK. 
• Have a valid driver’s licence for the UK, access to a car and can undertake extensive travel across your region. 

Desirable 

• Level 2/3 Food Safety training is desirable, but training will be provided. 
• Have previous experience working with constituent relationship management (CRM) software. Salesforce experience is advantageous. 
• Some experience in data analysis and project planning 
• Be degree educated or have a strong career history with relevant skills. 

Values and behaviours

• A commitment to equal opportunities and safeguarding.
• An understanding of, and enthusiasm for, FareShare’s mission and strategy.
• A commitment to continuous professional development.
• An empathy with volunteers and an understanding of their needs.
• Flexible and non-judgemental approach to people and work.
• Willingness and ability to travel in the UK.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Employers pension contribution of 4% Life assurance -  group life scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Interest free bicycle purchase loan scheme

Season ticket loan

Flexible working 

Learning and Work Institute is an independent research, development and policy organisation dedicated to promoting lifelong learning, full employment, and inclusion. We're focused on the big questions. How can we help the labour market recover after the pandemic? How do we help more people to develop their skills in a changing job market? 

We are looking to recruit a Business Support Officer to develop and support our business processes, with a particular focus on our Internal Services and Research and Development teams. Your work will be varied, from supporting business development and income generation, to managing our London office and ensuring GDPR/ISO 9001 compliance across the organisation. We also are looking for someone who would be willing to support other functions such as IT, HR and SMT when necessary. 

The ideal candidate will bring excellent organisational, administrative, and interpersonal skills, along with knowledge of MS Office IT packages. Knowledge of GDPR and/or ISO 9001 is desirable, but not essential.

In return, you will be joining a small, friendly organisation, with a Silver Investor in People award, committed to equal opportunities and learning and development. As such, we would welcome applications from candidates interested in undertaking a Business Administration apprenticeship. 

L&W is fully committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in our sector. We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and identities including applicants with disabilities, BAME, parents, carers, care leavers and LGBTQI+. 

L&W prides itself on being a supportive and flexible employer. We recognise the importance of work-life balance for our staff and will consider flexible working arrangements.  

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.   

The closing date for applications is 12pm on Monday 15 November 2021. 

We anticipate that interviews will take place via Zoom week commencing 29 November 2021. 

Should you require any adjustments to participate in this recruitment process, please make this clear when you apply.   

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Business Manager Responsibilities:

This role works closely with the CEO and other members of the CEO Directorate to ensure the smooth running of the Directorate and the CEO’s professional life. Managing the programme of work for the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), and the team of PA/Co-ordinators who support the Directors, the postholder will have strategic oversight and corporate knowledge of all areas of the organisation.

Business Manager Requirements:

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across all areas of the organisation, and externally, at all levels. You will need to act with gravitas, and be able to manage conflicting priorities in an often fast-paced environment. This role would suit someone adaptable and fast-thinking, as well as highly organised.

This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with our CEO and other Directors across the organisation. You will be responsible for ensuring that our work is strategically aligned and is carried out within appropriate timeframes, taking into account governance requirements. No two days are the same, and there is scope to get involved in a variety of projects as required by the CEO.

About Alzheimer’s Society:

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. With people affected by dementia among the worst hit by the pandemic, there has never been a more important or exciting time to join us and help to deliver the lasting change which people with dementia desperately need.

Position: Business Manager
Location: Home Worker (England, Wales and NI)
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £42, 417 - £47,660 - actual per annum (depending on skills and experience) (+ London Allowance of £3,600 if applicable)

Closing Date: 29 October 2021
Interview Date: Week commencing 8 November 2021 in London or via Zoom

You may have experience of the following: Business Manager, Operations Manager, Project Manager, Strategic Change, Programme Manager, Strategy Manager, Charity, Not for Profit, Third Sector, etc.

Ref: 103 788

Role:                  Work Expereince Coordinator 

Location:            Remote in the UK

Responsible to:  Head of Engagements

Salary:               £24,000 - £27,000

Roles available:  3

*Please note, if you do not submit a covering letter your application will not be accepted*

Why us?  

Speakers for Schools are a dynamic, swift-moving and fast-growing charity. We are on a mission to support a million young people across the UK annually by 2023. Having taken the first steps on the road to achieving this, our team has doubled in size in the past year. This has supported 278% growth in our Experience programme and 10% growth in our Inspiration programme during the past 12 months.

We want to level the playing field, making sure that all young people can access inspirational opportunities and experiences to fuel their ambition.

We are united and unique in our mission to transform lives through raising aspirations of millions of young people every year. Each year, 1,500 senior leaders, celebrities and industry experts deliver a difference to by sharing their story with students in schools and colleges in every corner of the UK. We connect employers such as Disney, The Bank of England, Spotify PwC and almost two hundred others to communities to provide access to the top opportunities for all across the UK. With us, you will be part of inspiring a generation to reach higher, broaden horizons and get equal access to the top.

To keep growing our charity and our impact, we need top talent and we are committed to treasuring, developing and supporting them to thrive within their roles.

Role Summary

This role sits within our Engagement team and is crucial to the delivery of the charity’s programmes.

Key Duties / Responsibilities 

• Responding to enquiries from schools and students regarding questions about the application portal registration process and general troubleshooting 
• Helping with technical delivery processes using both our in-house software and that of external partners 
• End-to-end technical support for partners, schools, and students
• Enabling stakeholders in the delivery of work experience and charity programmes
• Data Management and CRM 
• Inputting new data, maintaining existing records and generating reports
• Responding to and managing stakeholder queries via email and telephone
• Supporting the delivery of charity programmes

Essential 

• Experience in a similar delivery-focussed role within a small, fast-paced organisation 
• Experience using Microsoft packages, including Outlook 
• Experience of using CRM software to achieve the tasks outlined above
• Good customer service skills that mean queries are answered professionally and clearly 
• Excellent organisation skills and ability to learn quickly to ensure smooth delivery processes 
• Flexibility and a willingness to get stuck in and help with any tasks the team require support for 
• Ability to clearly communicate with students to ensure they understand our processes and are able to access opportunities 
• Are sociable and confident and happy building and maintaining relationships with multiple stakeholders 
• Excel at organising their workload and enjoy driving work forward independently 
• Think strategically and can change tactics while still meeting larger objectives 

Desirable 

• Experience of working in programme support in education charities 
• Experience of using Salesforce
• Experience of supporting young people via charity programmes
• Experience of using Google Classrooms

We are looking forward to holding video interviews and appointing our Work Experience Coordinator swiftly. You must have the right to work in the UK without visa restrictions to be considered. 

Benefits offered at Speakers for Schools: 

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays 
• Morning of your birthday off
• Pension scheme
• CharlieHR perks
• Perkbox
• £500 a year training allowance

Diversity at our core

At Speakers for Schools, we are committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating discrimination. Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

We welcome applications from all, including those where employment has been affected by Covid19 and those seeking to change careers. Diversity if at our core, join us. 

How to apply:

Please apply as soon as possible submitting your CV and a one page covering letter which outlines your specific interest and ability to successfully fill this role, as well as your salary expectations and current notice period.

Appointees are subject to a successful DBS check, as contact with young people is likely.

Please note, if you do not provide a covering letter your application will not be considered.

The Journey to joining Speakers for Schools: 

Interviews will be scheduled as applications are received, before the closing date, and will take place over Microsoft Teams. We may appoint before this date depending on applications. 

If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please presume your application has been unsuccessful. 

This role will be closing on or before Friday 29th October.

Our new team member will start ASAP. 

If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, please presume your application has been unsuccessful at this time.

Background

Shared Lives Plus is the UK membership charity for more than 6,000 Shared Lives carers, 150 Shared Lives schemes and a growing network of over 25 local Homeshare organisations. Our vision is a kinder, stronger society built on sharing our lives and our homes. We help build communities where everyone lives a full life, regardless of the support they need. We do this by turning Shared Lives and Homeshare into thriving, mainstream options, with all the right structures in place to support and guide those who want to share their lives and homes.

We have recently secured funding to further develop Homeshare in the UK in areas of the country that are currently not well serviced by our existing network.

This is a key operational role within our new service delivery team and the primary focus will be the development of a sustainable Homeshare programme in the North West. This role also contributes to the further development of knowledge, expertise and practical resourses that will support the wider Homeshare UK network.  

Shared Lives Plus is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work.  We welcome applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age and other protected status as required by law. We promote and protect human rights; they are the foundation of what we do.  

We want to be an inclusive place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and contribute their unique strengths and perspectives.  We are focused on equality and believe that all the fascinating characteristics that make us different, make us more able to deliver our life-changing work with passion and creativity.

Job Objectives

This overarching objectives of this role include:

• Support set up and promotion of a Homeshare programme in the North West
• Deliver the day-to-day activities of the programme including; recruiting, matching, and supporting Homeshare participants
• Promote the Homeshare model widely across the region
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholder groups
• Support the development of key resourse for the programme including an online management tool.
• Use learning from the project to support the development of new guidance for the wider network

Main duties and responsibilities

1. To develop the infrastructure for a Homeshare programme in the North West.

1. Working within the Homeshare UK, Quality Assurance Framework and Good Practice Guidance develop appropriate processes and paperwork for the delivery of the Homeshare programme.
2. Support the development of a CRM system and monitoring tools to help manage the programme and to capture information about participants.
3. Support the development of project policy for the delivery of Homeshare.
4. Develop links with key local stakeholders who can be potential referral partners to the programme
5. Support the collection and collation of underpinning feasibility information for the region including focus groups sessions with older people, potential Homesharers and wider key stakeholders.

2.Day to day operational delivery of the Homeshare programme.

1. Recruit potential Householders to the Homeshare programme
2. Recruit potential Homesharers to the Homeshare programme
3. Assess the suitability of applicants and work with them to understand their needs, expectations, and suitability for participation.
4. Assess the suitability of the property to be shared. 
5. Take the lead on safeguarding checks for Householders and Homesharers, including references and DBS checks
6. Make appropriate Homeshare matches and negotiate the terms of the Homeshare agreement between participants
7. Provide ongoing monitoring and support to the Homeshare match
8. Liaise with any third-party stakeholders involved in the Homeshare match as appropriate e.g., Health care professionals, domiciliary care providers, family members
9. Keep accurate records of Homeshare activity in the North West and provide regular verbal and written reports and information.

3.Help raise awareness of the Homeshare programme in the North West, the Homehsare model, Homeshare UK and the wider Homeshare community.

1. Promote the Homeshare programme locally though approprte channels to potential participants and wider stakhodlers including Health and Social care profresionals.
2. Actively promote the Homeshare programme through our existing social media channels and by providing regular content for the Homeshare UK website
3. Support the wider work of HSUK and the HSUK Communications Officer by helping coordinate effective and timely engagement between the Homeshare participants, media, and PR opportunities.
4. Attend any conferences, seminars and meetings representing Homeshare UK and promoting the pilot project through delivery of talks, briefings, and round table discussion at both local and national level

4.General

1. Working with the HSUK Team help Identify need and scope for new resources including learning materials, guidance updates, and training that will be beneficial to the wider Homeshare sector
2. Actively support the collection of data, case studies and provide content for the annual Homeshare Sector Reports
3. Actively engage with the Homeshare UK network attending monthly practice meetings, training events and annual conference
4. Work in accordance with Shared Lives Plus aims, objectives, policies, and procedures and promote a positive image of the organisations and its members
5. Engage in continuous self-development and training
6. Promote diversity, equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice and Human Rights
7.  Undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required, commensurate with the level of the post.
8. Please note that this role is homebased with extensive travel in the North West and occasional travel to our head office in Liverpool and potentially other locations in the UK.

Background

Shared Lives Plus is the UK membership charity for more than 6,000 Shared Lives carers, 150 Shared Lives schemes and a growing network of over 25 local Homeshare organisations. Our vision is a kinder, stronger society built on sharing our lives and our homes. We help build communities where everyone lives a full life, regardless of the support they need. We do this by turning Shared Lives and Homeshare into thriving, mainstream options, with all the right structures in place to support and guide those who want to share their lives and homes.

We have recently secured funding to further develop Homeshare in the UK in areas of the country that are currently not well serviced by our existing network.

This is a key operational role within our new service delivery team and the primary focus will be the development of a sustainable Homeshare programme in the Northeast. This role also contributes to the further development of knowledge, expertise and practical resources that will support the wider Homeshare UK network.

Shared Lives Plus is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work.  We welcome applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age and other protected status as required by law. We promote and protect human rights; they are the foundation of what we do.  

We want to be an inclusive place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and contribute their unique strengths and perspectives.  We are focused on equality and believe that all the fascinating characteristics that make us different, make us more able to deliver our life-changing work with passion and creativity.

Job Objectives

This overarching objectives of this role include:

• Support set up and promotion of a Homeshare programme in the North East
• Deliver the day-to-day activities of the programme including; recruiting, matching, and supporting Homeshare participants
• Promote the Homeshare model widely across the region
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholder groups
• Support the development of key resources for the programme including an online management tool.
• Use learning from the project to support the development of new guidance for the wider HSUK network

Main duties and responsibilities

1. To develop the infrastructure for a Homeshare programme in the Northeast.

1. Working within the Homeshare UK, Quality Assurance Framework and Good Practice Guidance develop appropriate processes and paperwork for the delivery of the Homeshare programme.
2. Support the development of a CRM system and monitoring tools to help manage the programme and to capture information about participants.
3. Support the development of project policy for the delivery of Homeshare.
4. Develop links with key local stakeholders who can be potential referral partners to the programme
5. Support the collection and collation of underpinning feasibility information for the region including focus groups sessions with older people, potential Homesharers and wider key stakeholders.

2.Day to day operational delivery of the Homeshare programme.

1. Recruit potential Householders to the Homeshare programme
2. Recruit potential Homesharers to the Homeshare programme
3. Assess the suitability of applicants and work with them to understand their needs, expectations, and suitability for participation.
4. Assess the suitability of the property to be shared. 
5. Take the lead on safeguarding checks for Householders and Homesharers, including references and DBS checks
6. Make appropriate Homeshare matches and negotiate the terms of the Homeshare agreement between participants
7. Provide ongoing monitoring and support to the Homeshare match
8. Liaise with any third-party stakeholders involved in the Homeshare match as appropriate e.g., Health care professionals, domiciliary care providers, family members
9. Keep accurate records of Homeshare activity in the Northeast and provide regular verbal and written reports and information.

3.Help raise awareness of the Homeshare programme in the North East, the Homehsare model, Homeshare UK and the wider Homeshare community.

1. Promote the Homeshare programme locally though approprte channels to potential participants and wider stakhodlers including Health and Social care profresionals.
2. Actively promote the Homeshare programme through our existing social media channels and by providing regular content for the Homeshare UK website
3. Support the wider work of HSUK and the HSUK Communications Officer by helping coordinate effective and timely engagement between the Homeshare participants, media, and PR opportunities.
4. Attend any conferences, seminars and meetings representing Homeshare UK and promoting the pilot project through delivery of talks, briefings, and round table discussion at both local and national level

4.General

1. Working with the HSUK Team help Identify need and scope for new resources including learning materials, guidance updates, and training that will be beneficial to the wider Homeshare sector
2. Actively support the collection of data, case studies and provide content for the annual Homeshare Sector Reports
3. Actively engage with the Homeshare UK network attending monthly practice meetings, training events and annual conference
4. Work in accordance with Shared Lives Plus aims, objectives, policies, and procedures and promote a positive image of the organisations and its members
5. Engage in continuous self-development and training
6. Promote diversity, equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice and Human Rights
7.  Undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required, commensurate with the level of the post. 

8. Please note that this role is homebased with extensive travel in the North East and occasional travel to our head office in Liverpool and potentially other locations in the UK.

The  Coroners’  Courts  Support  Service  is a charity supporting bereaved people attending an inquest at a Coroner's Court in England.  We are seeking an enthusiastic, energetic Volunteer Coordinator to take responsibility for managing existing volunteers, recruit and train teams of volunteers to Coroners’ Courts in the South West of England and to complete setting up the Service in Dorset. 

Extensive travel is involved and some overnight stays may be necessary depending on where the successful applicant lives.   A willingness to work on a flexible basis is essential. The 37.50 hour post is usually worked over a 4-day period to help manage the travel.

Full details of the role and courts you will manage can be found in the attached job description.

Interview dates: week commencing 15th November 2021

Short list interviews: week commencing 22nd November 2021

We are seeking a dedicated, dynamic and self-motivated individual with experience in managing and developing volunteering in a not-for-profit organisation.

This is a wonderful opportunity to join a day hospice with big aspirations to grow our care services in the local community, increasing the reach of our service provision and making a real difference to the lives of those we care for.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of developing and managing volunteers in a similar role, with excellent communication and management skills.

This is a permanent role paying a full-time equivalent of up to £35,000 per annum, depending on experience. You will receive 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing with length of service. We also offer an employer contributory pension scheme and free on-site parking.

Come and work for a growing, creative, and multiple award-winning charity!  We're a small organisation making a big difference.

My Life My Choice (MLMC) is a self-advocacy charity, 100% user-led, run by and for people with a learning disability, founded in 1998.  The charity delivers a diverse range of innovative projects that enhance and empower the lives of adults with a learning disability in Oxfordshire.  These established projects include the Power Up training & consultancy & research team, Champions who speak up and campaign, Travel Buddy scheme, 12 local self-help groups, and Gig Buddies.

MLMC is now looking for a new full time Project Coordinator.  The successful applicant will coordinate the MLMC Computer Buddy project which involves providing devices for those without, coaching and training beneficiaries, recruiting volunteers, and working with key partners. We do not need a person who is a whizz with computers for this role! Above all, we want to work with somebody who has excellent coordination, administration, and people skills.

This role calls for a colleague who not only shows a passion for empowering, working with, and raising the voices of people with a learning disability but also thrives on achieving targets.
 

The successful candidate will enjoy a challenge, have a ‘can do’ attitude and be a competent driver (or with car driver support) with a UK driving licence and access to a car. MLMC presently reimburses 45p per mile for private car used for business purposes.

MLMC not only says it values its staff but commits to them by offering a competitive salary, an enhanced pension contribution, a comfortable and spacious office environment, an Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance, flexible working with time off in lieu, a weekly fruit basket, a £100 contribution towards a health & wellbeing activity, cycle to work scheme, two days special leave at Christmas, and working from home when appropriate. Free, dedicated staff parking is also available.

Location: Home based in Blackpool

Salary: £26,500 per annum

Contract: Full-time (37.5hrs pw) fixed term contract until 31 March 2022, with the expectation to further extend until March 2023.

We are looking for a highly self-motivated, driven, and creative individual to join our innovative and engaging organisation at an exciting time of growth. Seize this opportunity to develop our Big Bike Revival programme and engage with local community cycling clubs, initiatives which are integral to helping us achieve our goal of getting millions more people cycling.

Cycling UK is the national cycling charity delivering community-based behaviour change programmes to increase cycling participation levels in traditionally hard to reach groups across the country. As part of our Behaviour Change and Development Team, you will be helping run these projects and engaging to help more people cycle, more often.

Tell us why you are the person to drive impact in this capacity and change lives.

Head to our website to explore the job description for full details on this exciting opportunity. Complete the application form expressing why you are the right candidate for this opening and send to our recruitment team.

Focus on gearing your supporting statement to exemplify how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly referring to both the job description and person specification. This enables the selection panel to assess your relative strengths against the specified criteria.

Apply before 09:00am on Monday 25 October 2021