We are an exciting, young and ambitious family support charity, and this is a key new role for us, reflecting a successful period of expansion and a future focused on sustainability and continued growth.

As well as delivering great services, we are passionate about bringing the voices of the families we support on longer term change that gives children the opportunities they need to thrive. This is an exciting new role that will play a key part in this through policy, advocacy and research. As Policy and Research Officer you will have a solid understanding of the policy context in Wales, you will have good political awareness and a proven track record of successfully influencing politicians and decision makers.

You will work closely with the CEO on national policy and influencing, and the regional managers on local and regional influencing. You will work closely with the head of Business Development and the communications team to ensure that our policy and advocacy work gets maximum exposure and aligns with our income generation activity. This is an exciting time in our organisations evolution and this role is a key part of our development.

Children need happy, healthy homes in order to thrive but with many parents finding the pressures are greater than ever, Home-Start Cymru is providing vital support through our volunteer-led, home-visiting model. We are there for parents when they need us most, because childhood cannot wait. 

This life-changing Welsh charity imagines a world without homelessness - could you help to create it?

The mission is to end youth homelessness and homelessness for women in Wales. It's a big ambition and to some people it might seem impossible, but if we all work together, homelessness genuinely doesn't have to exist.

Interim Marketing and Communications Manager
4-6 months contract
Salary £33,000 + excellent benefits

We're looking for passion, talent and experience to motivate a talented team and drive forward a new strategy. Working across the full marketing and communications spectrum including brand, digital and media communications, marketing of products and services, and public affairs and campaigns. There are some incredibly exciting projects to lead on including an important piece of work to embed brand communications across the organisation.

You'll manage a small, but mighty marcomms team of 3 with a nurturing and empowering style, quickly getting to grips with the thriving team dynamics and encouraging people to fly.

On our 'wish list':
* Proven track record leading a successful marketing and communications function
* Experience across the marketing and communications mix
* Enabling and motivational leadership style (management of remote teams an extra bonus)
* Brand specialist
* Ability to start soon

Flexible on contract length to suit individual circumstances. Please do get in touch if your salary expectation is slightly in excess of that offered; we wouldn't want to close down conversations with an exceptional candidate at this stage.

Happy to consider remote base for this interim role with ability to get to central Cardiff office as needed.

You'll be working alongside passionate and supportive colleagues in a rewarding environment, where you'll be making a huge contribution to creating a Wales without homelessness, every single day.

Please get in touch with a copy of your CV for lots more information. We will be moving to interview quickly, so do get in touch ASAP if interested to avoid disappointment.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

The Marketing & Communications Co-ordinator will raise our profile and strengthen our brand amongst the general public, the food industry, our charity members, the media and other stakeholders.

We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic individual who feels passionate about food poverty and food waste in Wales. 

This role is vital in strengthening FareShare’s Cymru’s ability to promote its work and the issues of food waste and food poverty.

We are at an exciting time in our development as an organisation, as we move towards being a Wales-wide organisation.

Here at The Big Issue, we view building meaningful partnerships and establishing relevant and multi-faceted programmes as essential for our vendors to move forward in life.

As part of this work, we are now looking for a Head of Vendor Partnerships and Programmes to join our team as maternity cover on one- year fixed term cover basis.

The Role                                         

As Head of Vendor Partnerships & Programmes, you will be responsible for facilitating and coordinating the successful delivery of programmes and the associated project outputs through strong and effective programme management and project/operations delivery. 

Your main priority will be the successful implementation and delivery of the Frontline Review and the Frontline Service of Excellence redesign.

Within this the role is broken down into three main areas.

Project Management: You will act as a critical link between business partners, the business units, operations, and the leadership team to manage, monitor and report on the delivery of TBI strategic projects.

People Management: Leading by example, empowering, and inspiring others

Communication and Collaboration: Working closely with all business units to ensure all key stakeholders are informed and updated as required

Skills & Experience

• Proven work experience of working within a project management capacity, including strategic planning, risk management, control and change management and supplier/relationship management

• Proven work experience in developing operational processes and procedures. 

• Proven work experience of undertaking sound business analysis and developing information into concise reports

• Considerable knowledge of change management – influencing and directing to facilitate performance improvement 

• You are confident at managing budgets, and understand the importance of recording and reporting to numerous funders

• Experience in using excel at an advance level

• You value the importance of diversity. You understand the huge benefits that diversity brings to generate innovative new ideas, bring fresh and new perspectives, and help build a world that works for everyone

For a full job description, please download from the link below

Workplace details

This role can be based in London, Glasgow or Cardiff, we can facilitate flexible working and due to current Covid-19 restrictions within our offices it is likely that the successful candidate will need to work from their home address at least some of the time.

Closing date: 18th May 2021

The Big Issue Group is striving towards Equal Opportunities

We particularly welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our sector, such as women in senior roles, and people with disabilities and from Black and Minority Ethnic communities.

Since 1991, The Big Issue has fought poverty by creating opportunities and supporting people to take control of their lives. Over time our organisation has grown and now The Big Issue Group consists of The Big Issue Company Ltd and Big Issue Invest Ltd (our social investment arm). In addition, we also have our sister charity The Big Issue Foundation. 

What are we looking for?

The role will suit someone who is organised, has a strong background in policy and research and the ability to connect with a wide network of external stakeholders. You will need to be enthusiastic in your approach to work, flexible and people orientated.

To be successful as a Policy, Research and Engagement Manager at Carers Trust, you will have: (the following skills and experience will be assessed at interview)

• Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce a range of documents including policy statements, recommendations and think pieces based on evidence and carer voice
• Experience of managing a range of external stakeholder relationships and facilitating reference and advisory groups
• A working knowledge of the policy context, devolved systems and structures in Wales particularly relating to health, social care and education
• Experience of planning and delivering qualitative and quantitative research
• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to analyse and communicate complex information in an accessible way for a range of audiences
• The ability to arrange events and facilitate engaging focus groups, workshops or training sessions
• Confidence in managing a programme of work and shaping and growing projects
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to plan and prioritise own workload as part of a collaborative team
• A professional approach to work with a willingness to speak honestly, and to be accountable
• The ability to speak, read and write in Welsh is desirable for this role

What difference will you make for Carers in Wales?

This is an opportunity for you to make a real difference to the lives of carers in Wales. As the Policy, Research and Engagement lead for Carers Trust in Wales you will develop and deliver a dynamic programme of work that will improve the experiences and outcomes of unpaid carers. You will create opportunities for carers to inform and shape policy and professional practice and develop strategic relationships to ensure that there is a robust evidence base to create a wider case for change.

You will take a proactive approach, working collaboratively with colleagues across Carers Trust to deliver against a wide range of policy, research and engagement activities ensuring that carers and other key stakeholders are able to inform, shape and support the wider work of Carers Trust Wales.

We reserve the right to close applications at any time, once we have received sufficient applications.  We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

Beth rydym yn chwilio amdano?

Bydd y rôl yn gweddu i rywun sy’n drefnus, sydd â chefndir cryf mewn polisi ac ymchwil a’r gallu i gysylltu â rhwydwaith eang o fudd-ddeiliaid allanol. Bydd angen ichi fod yn frwdfrydig yn eich agwedd at eich gwaith, yn hyblyg ac yn mwynhau gweithio gyda phobl.

I fod yn Rheolydd Polisi, Ymchwil ac Ymgysylltu llwyddiannus yn yr Ymddiriedolaeth Gofalwyr, bydd gennych: (caiff y sgiliau a’r profiad canlynol eu hasesu yn y cyfweliad)

• Sgiliau cyfathrebu cryf a’r gallu i gynhyrchu nifer o ddogfennau gwahanol gan gynnwys datganiadau polisi, argymhellion a darnau meddwl yn seiliedig ar dystiolaeth a lleisiau gofalwyr
• Profiad o reoli ystod o berthnasoedd â budd-ddeiliaid allanol a hwyluso grwpiau cyfeiriol ac ymgynghorol
• Gwybodaeth weithiol o'r cyd-destun polisi, systemau a strwythurau datganoledig yng Nghymru, yn enwedig felly ym meysydd iechyd, gofal cymdeithasol ac addysg”
• Profiad o gynllunio a chyflwyno ymchwil ansoddol a meintiol
• Sgiliau cyfathrebu llafar ardderchog a’r gallu i ddadansoddi a chyfathrebu gwybodaeth gymhleth mewn ffordd ddealladwy ar gyfer nifer o gynulleidfaoedd gwahanol
• Y gallu i drefnu digwyddiadau a hwyluso grwpiau ffocws, gweithdai neu sesiynau hyfforddiant diddorol
• Hyder i reoli rhaglen waith a llunio a thyfu prosiectau
• Sgiliau trefnu cryf a’r gallu i gynllunio a blaenoriaethu eich llwyth gwaith eich hun fel rhan o dîm cydweithredol
• Agwedd broffesiynol at waith a pharodrwydd i siarad yn onest ac i fod yn atebol
• Mae’r gallu i siarad, darllen ac ysgrifennu yn Gymraeg yn ddymunol ar gyfer y rôl hon

Pa wahaniaeth fyddwch chi’n ei wneud i Ofalwyr yng Nghymru?

Mae hwn yn gyfle ichi wneud gwahaniaeth gwirioneddol i fywydau gofalwyr yng Nghymru. Fel yr arweinydd Polisi, Ymchwil ac Ymgysylltu ar gyfer yr Ymddiriedolaeth Gofalwyr yng Nghymru byddwch yn datblygu a chyflwyno rhaglen waith ddeinamig fydd yn gwella profiadau a deilliannau gofalwyr di-dâl. Byddwch yn creu cyfleoedd i ofalwyr gyfrannu at a llywio polisi ac arfer proffesiynol a datblygu perthnasoedd strategol i sicrhau bod gennym gorff cadarn o dystiolaeth i greu dadl ehangach o blaid newid.

Bydd gennych agwedd ragweithiol at gefnogi prosiectau, gan weithio gyda chydweithwyr ar draws yr Ymddiriedolaeth Gofalwyr i gyflawni ystod eang o weithgareddau polisi, ymchwil ac ymgysylltu a sicrhau bod gofalwyr a budd-ddeiliaid allweddol eraill yn gallu cyfrannu at, llywio a chefnogi gwaith ehangach Ymddiriedolaeth Gofalwyr Cymru.

FareShare Cymru is seeking an experienced, creative and motivated Finance Manager to join our team and be responsible for all accounting and financial management activities.

This is an exciting opportunity to be instrumental in setting the next phase of our development. This post is a new role in response to this year’s rapid growth of the charity’s operations and we anticipate exciting new opportunities for further growth in the future.

Senior Project Manager

Cardiff (but currently remote working due to Government Guidance)

28 hours per week

This role is a Fixed Term Contract (ending 31st January 2022 - but with the potential to extend until the 31st January 2023)

JobSense is a collaborative employment support project (RNID being the lead partner), which supports people who are deaf or have hearing loss and people who are blind or have sight loss, into volunteering and paid work. The c£3m project is funded by the Wales European Funding Office (WEFO).

This senior role will lead the JobSense project by planning and overseeing all aspects of project delivery; including co-ordinating the partnership, monitoring progress against planned performance, ensuring key milestones are met and managing a complex budget, requiring stringent reporting and compliance.

The successful applicant will have strong leadership skills, be confident in managing a large budget with excellent attention to detail and have demonstrable experience of successfully monitoring and managing a diverse project. Experience of European funding requirements, or the ability to quickly learn and apply the requirements, is essential. Familiarity with the employment policy landscape in Wales is advantageous.

Communication is a basic human need. Yet most of us know someone who struggles to communicate through hearing loss. It can cause substantial harm to friendships, family relationships, confidence, employability, mental health and life chances.

The RNID (formerly Action on Hearing Loss) is the UK’s largest charity for the 11 million people in the UK who confront deafness, tinnitus and hearing loss every day. Established in 1911, we help people to take control of their lives and live the life they choose, removing the barriers standing in their way. We give people support and care, develop technology and treatments, and campaign for equality. 

We champion the value of difference and equality and celebrate our diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds or who are deaf or hard of hearing. With almost 20% of our employees having a disability we proudly hold Disability Confident Leader status and guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum essential criteria.

For further information and to apply please click on the apply link. 

Interview date: 19 and 20 May 2021

TPP is currently partnering with a leading health and wellbeing charity to recruit for a Statutory Funding and Partnerships Manager focusing on Wales. The charity is well established and has been influential in breaking down stigma and providing quality care and support to service users. The role is permanent, paying £38,012 and you can work remotely anywhere in Wales with the option of working from hubs in Cardiff and Swansea.

The main focus of this role is to build relationships with key external stakeholders which include health boards, local authorities, trust funders and Public Health Wales. The aim of this is to strengthen existing services, identify new opportunities and develop income for the charity. From this, you will review funding streams available to increase services across Mid and North Wales. Finally, you will also manage two existing contracts with two health boards in Cardiff and Swansea.

To be successful in this role you will have experience and knowledge of statutory funding, including bid development and understanding of local government. You will have experience of building relationships with key external stakeholders such as those mentioned above, and you will be confident at networking and presenting information about sensitive health issues to a range of audiences. You will also possess sound interpersonal and communication skills. Finally, you will be based in Wales or on the outskirts such as Bristol.

How to Apply

Closing date - Recruiting on a rolling basis. Candidates are advised to apply asap.

Please note the internal job title is: Partnerships and Development Manager

Outside M25: £36,340 - £42,753 p/a, inside M25: £39,340 - £45,753 p/a (please note successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale and consideration may be given to a higher salary depending on the experience of the individual)

Permanent Contract, full-time (35 hrs p/w)

Leeds, Cardiff or Wrexham, Norwich & Coventry

Ref: RDM-211

Are you an influential, driven and strategic individual with a proven record of generating successful business development activities for a voluntary sector or social business? Do you have extensive experience of developing and market testing new income generation propositions, including earned income streams?

If so, St Giles is looking to recruit highly organised Regional Development Managers, based in four key geographical areas, to develop and embed a regional sustainability strategy which builds on relationships with key local stakeholders, commissioners, and networks as well as identifying and testing new ways of generating income which optimise the potential of our services and supports the long-term stability of St Giles’ delivery presence in the region.

About St Giles

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. 

About this exciting opportunity

You will lead on the development and implementation of a regional sustainability plan ensuring it is aligned with St Giles organisational strategic ambitions and regional requirements, plus create a work plan which will support the achievement of agreed objectives. You will proactively explore, develop, and test new ways of generating income, while also building on existing relationships and developing new ones which will provide a platform for retention of existing services and provide for extension or further expansion of these activities.

You will be expected to liaise with and develop professional relationships with a range of external agencies and represent St Giles at external forums to promote the charity and its services, plus develop a portfolio of diverse new income streams and a foundation of earned income, for example through training and consultancy. Working closely with St Giles’s other teams and Regional Service Managers to inform your work and priorities, ensure there is clear communication, and to provide additional support is also a key element of the role.

We positively encourage applications if you have previously worked on a client-led support project, have had personal adverse experiences such as homelessness, substance misuse, debt, involvement with gangs etc. This includes experience of the criminal justice system, having served a prison sentence, or still be serving a prison sentence in a prison.

What we are looking for:

• Demonstrable understanding of different income generation and market models
• Experience of developing and market testing new income generation propositions
• Experience of building sustainability into income streams and business models
• Experience of writing bids or funding applications and developing and giving presentations or pitches to potential funders, commissioners, and other stakeholders
• Knowledge of the local area and awareness of key personnel and/or staffing structures of the key stakeholders, funders, and commissioners
• Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate complex information
• Impressive interpersonal, networking and relationship-building abilities

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension,
flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service,
access to clinical supervisions, season ticket loan and much more.

For further information, or to apply, please visit our website via the ‘Apply’ button.

Closing date: 11pm, 24th May 2021. Interviews: w/c 7th June 2021.

The Role

We are looking for a talented and experienced Legacy and Individual Giving Manager to grow our individual giving and legacy fundraising with a focus on digital and innovative new approaches to generating income from committed giving.

In what is a new role, the Legacy and Individual Giving Manager will be responsible for developing and delivering new targeted and cost effective Legacy and Individual Giving programmes. Overseeing a broad portfolio, this is a fantastic opportunity to play a leading role in the development of two of the charity’s largest income streams.

The post-holder will also be responsible for developing a brand new donor acquisition and development programme to grow sustainable income from regular giving, in-memoriam and legacy giving activities.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in donor marketing, with the ability to think digitally and innovatively to maximise supporter engagement from new and existing donors. They will be a passionate and effective communicator, both written and verbally, and highly proficient in analysing data. They will have the creative flair to lead in the production of imaginative and effective bespoke fundraising campaigns.

Our Fundraising, Marketing and Communications team exists to inspire supporters to take action in the name of creating a better future for people affected by cancer in Wales.

If you are ambitious, innovative and self-motivated and would like to work for a forward-thinking charity committed to transforming cancer outcomes in Wales through world-class research, then we would love to hear from you!

How to apply 

Please visit our website at Cancer Research Wales for further information and application form.

Closing Date:     20 May 2021 (12 noon)

Interview Date:   tbc

Liveable Cities & Towns Project Manager

£27,804 per annum

(Ref:  SUS3176)

37.5 hours per week - based in Swansea/ Barry Area (Home Working)

Fixed Term to 31st March 2023

About Sustrans

Our vision and mission have never been more relevant. 

Across the UK, governments are pledging investment and action on walking and cycling.

We are working together to make a real difference - creating places where everyone can live and travel happily and healthily, and where nobody is excluded.

Our work wouldn’t be possible without the commitment and dedication of our colleagues.

We are proud of our employee net promoter score, being in the top 20% of all employers across all sectors in the UK, due to our energised, friendly and motivated workforce.

Join Sustrans today and help us get things done, together

About the Role

We now have an exciting opportunity for you to join the movement and make a difference as our Liveable Cities & Towns Project Manager!

Your role will play a key part in developing and supporting the delivery of projects and initiatives that help to realise our ambition of making places more liveable for everyone.

You will co-ordinate and manage existing activities whilst also developing new opportunities and projects.

You will also have the opportunity to oversee and manage the running of a community e-bike loan scheme in four locations across Wales and manage the delivery of an e-cargo bike pilot in Aberystwyth and Swansea.

About You

We believe in working collaboratively, so are looking for someone with good interpersonal skills and the ability to lead and motivate others.

You will be somebody with excellent organisational skills and experience of developing and project managing multi-faceted programmes.

So, if this sounds like you and you’re passionate about the promotion of Sustainable Transport, apply today!

Interviews

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Monday 17 May 2021. Interviews will take place via MS Teams on Tuesday 25 May 2021.

Should Sustrans receive an overwhelming number of applications for this vacancy, the decision may be taken to close it earlier than the advertised closing date, so please ensure your application is submitted as soon as possible.

To apply, please complete our online application form. 

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.

We welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, particularly where we are under-represented. Currently, this includes people who identify as having a disability, and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups.

Rheolwr Prosiect Dinasoedd a Threfi Byw

£27,804 y flwyddyn

(Cyf:  SUS3176)

37.5 awr yr wythnos – lleolir yn ardal Abertawe / Y Barri (Gweithio Gartref)

Ynglŷn â Sustrans

Ni fu ein gweledigaeth a'n cenhadaeth erioed mor berthnasol. 

Mae llywodraethau ledled y DU yn addo buddsoddi a gweithredu ar gerdded a beicio.

Rydym yn gweithio gyda'n gilydd i greu newid gwirioneddol – yn creu lleoedd lle gall pawb fyw a theithio'n hapus ac iachus, lle cynhwysir pawb.

Ni fyddai ein gwaith yn bosibl heb ymrwymiad ac ymroddiad ein cydweithwyr.

Rydym yn falch o'n sgôr hyrwyddwr net cyflogeion, o fod ymhlith yr 20% gorau o holl gyflogwyr ledled pob sector yn y DU, oherwydd ein gweithlu egnïoledig, cyfeillgar a llawn cymhelliant.

Ymunwch â Sustrans heddiw a'n helpu i gyflawni pethau gyda'n gilydd.

Ynglŷn â'r Swydd

Bellach, mae gennym gyfle cyffrous i chi ymuno â'r ymgyrch a chreu gwahaniaeth fel ein Rheolwr Prosiect Dinasoedd a Threfi Byw!

Bydd eich swydd yn chwarae rhan bwysig yn y gwaith o ddatblygu, cefnogi a darparu prosiectau a mentrau sy'n helpu i wireddu ein huchelgais o greu lleoedd haws byw ynddyn nhw i bawb.

Byddwch yn cyd-gysylltu a rheoli gweithgareddau sy'n bodoli eisoes, ynghyd â  datblygu cyfleoedd a phrosiectau newydd.

Hefyd, cewch gyfle i oruchwylio a rheoli cynnal cynllun llogi e-feiciau cymunedol mewn pedwar lleoliad ym mhob cwr o Gymru, a rheoli darparu peilot e-feiciau cargo yn Aberystwyth ac Abertawe.

Eich hanes

Rydym yn credu mewn gweithio'n gydweithredol, felly rydyn ni'n chwilio am rywun sy’n meddu ar sgiliau rhyngbersonol da a'r gallu i arwain a hybu eraill.

Bydd gennych sgiliau trefniadol rhagorol a phrofiad o ddatblygu a rheoli prosiectau amlweddog.

Os yw'r swydd hon yn apelio atoch chi a rydych chi'n angerddol dros hyrwyddo Trafnidiaeth Gynaliadwy, ymgeisiwch heddiw!

Cyfweliadau

Dyddiad cau derbyn ceisiadau wedi'u cwblhau yw 9yb, dydd Llun 17 Mai 2021. Cynhelir cyfweliadau dros MS Teams ddydd Mawrth, 25 Mai 2021.

Pe bai Sustrans yn derbyn nifer fawr iawn o geisiadau ar gyfer y swydd hon, efallai y penderfynir ei chau cyn y dyddiad a hysbysebwyd, felly sicrhewch eich bod yn cyflwyno'ch cais cyn gynted â phosibl.

Er mwyn ymgeisio, llenwch ein ffurflen gais ar-lein os gwelwch yn dda. 

Cydraddoldeb, amrywiaeth a chynhwysiant

Mae Sustrans wedi ymrwymo i leihau anghydraddoldeb, gweld gwerth mewn amrywiaeth a galluogi cynhwysiant.

Croesawn geisiadau gan bobl o bob rhan o'r gymuned, yn arbennig lle cawn ein tangynrychioli. Ar hyn o bryd, mae hyn yn cynnwys pobl a chanddynt anabledd, a phobl Dduon ac Asiaidd a grwpiau ethnig lleiafrifol.

We offer an exciting opportunity to become part of a brand-new senior management team in Valleys Kids, led by our newly appointed Chief Executive. We are a community regeneration charity, committed to changing the lives of disadvantaged people in ex-mining communities of the South Wales Valleys.  We are looking for an exceptional manager able to inspire staff, volunteers and local people to engage in positive change. You must be dynamic, resourceful with a high level of people management skills and experience of managing key relationships with a range of stakeholders and manage our Community & Family Hubs in line with our ethos and values. 

It is being recruited in conjunction with a Director of Business and Finance There is a potential crossover of skills and abilities, so potential candidates may wish to be considered for either role.

A full job description for both roles can be found in the job pack below. 

Job title: Director Programmes

Responsible to: Chief Executive

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Location: Penygraig, South Wales with some home working 

Hours: Full-time 

As a family friendly organisation, we recognise that obligations outside work are important and that balancing work and family commitments can sometimes be a challenge.  We offer a range of flexible working opportunities.

Annual leave entitlement: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employer pension contributions of 3% 

The Director of Programmes will be responsible for the strategic leadership, operational delivery and expansion of Valleys Kids Programs. You will manage the Core Program team, ensuring successful provision of services, staff development and wellbeing and collective innovation amongst the managers. 

You will facilitate delivery of the overall strategy and annual plans while helping to generate a strong evidence base to underpin further development. Working with the CEO, you will also help to ensure that Valleys Kids has a strong profile for its work at local and national levels. 

You will be responsible for ensuring that Programmes are sustainable,  working with the Business Development and fundraising team to put in place a strong funding pipeline and undertaking future development work as needed.  This role forms part of the Senior Leadership Team at Valleys Kids and contributes to overall strategic management of the organisation.

Strategy: Developing and implementing the overall programmes strategy. 

Programme Oversight: Ensuring locality facilitators and core team are working together to deliver successful projects which help Valleys Kids to fulfil its mission while also meeting outputs and outcomes agreed with partner stakeholders and funders and  capturing evidence of impact through appropriate evaluation.

Business Development: Ensuring that existing programmes are sustainable and developing purposefully and initiating new programmes and models of future funding. 

Innovation: Leading on work to examine the potential for adopting new service delivery models and helping communities to play a full role in decision-making and setting the agenda.

Organisational Development: Working with the CEO and other members of the senior team to ensure that Valleys Kids is a well-managed and successful organisation, with a focus on continuous improvement in strategy formulation, systems and processes.

Profile raising: Developing ways in which Valleys Kids communicates and engages with stakeholders, in order to create an enabling environment for our work both nationally and regionally.

Person Specification:

Values:

• A commitment to community development, tackling structural inequality and other barriers to people achieving their potential.

Experience:

• At least 5 years experience of Senior Management 

• At least 5 years experience of leading program co-design, implementation and evaluation 

• Evidence of leading the delivery of multiple programme that have significant social impact

• Evidence of successful staff engagement and development practice, linking organisational values with employee behaviour

• Experience of project budgeting and financial management

• A strong track record of networking, developing and maintaining external relationships 

Skills:

• Interpersonal skills and judgement, which inspire confidence and trust from staff, volunteers, stakeholders and other organisations

• Resourceful, resilient and innovative, with the ability to manage different priorities, understand a wide range of activities and effectively manage a diverse team of professional, technical and commercial staff

• Committed to leading from the front and demonstrating to staff and stakeholders that community development and service delivery are the foremost priorities for the organisation

• Ability to delegate effectively and to hold people to account

• Organised, with excellent time management skills and high levels of self-motivation

• An effective communicator orally and in writing, able to articulate our work to a broad range of stakeholders and to negotiate well

• An entrepreneurial approach - able to use resources effectively and develop new ideas and gain buy-in to implement successfully

Other requirements

• Flexible with a willingness to work outside normal office hours.

We’re Mind, the leading mental health charity. We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect. We’re looking for an exceptional Marketing Officer to come and join our team to help develop, deliver and evaluate our marketing campaigns to reach people in the workplace.

Reporting to the Senior Marketing Officer, you will work across key teams (including workplace wellbeing, corporate partnerships, media and digital) to deliver marketing and communications that will help us to support people with mental health problems within the workplace, raising awareness and raising funds.

As Marketing Officer you will take responsibility for the day to day delivery of marketing and communications plans for workplace audiences, as well as supporting the wider marketing team with developing and delivering communications activities for Mind’s corporate partnerships.

The Communications and Marketing unit sits within Mind’s External Relations department alongside digital, campaigning, policy, information, legal and media. You will work closely with colleagues across all other departments: Fundraising, Infrastructure, Retail, Wales and Networks and Communities, building relationships with local Minds where appropriate.

Candidates will have proven experience within a communications and marketing role, delivering a range of communication materials to engage different audiences, whilst having sound understanding of branding principles. With experience of using common IT packages, you will have excellent interpersonal skills and will ideally have experience of B2B marketing, or working with corporate partners.

Closing Date: 24th May 2021

Mind reserve the right to close the vacancy to applications earlier, should we receive a high volume of strong candidates – therefore we encourage an early application.

This position will initially, in line with current government guidance be based from home, with an expectation of being home based for the next six months or until updated government guidelines are published. However, if / when government guidelines change the role may then revert to being office based, whilst retaining some flexible working options.

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please refer to the Job Description while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria.

olunteer Project Coordinator

Home-based in the UK or Office based in London, Edinburgh or Cardiff

2.5 days per week

Fixed-term contract until December 2022

£29,760 - £32,000 dependent on location

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) champions the power of planning in creating prosperous places and vibrant communities. We represent over 25,000 members worldwide, supporting them throughout their careers. We shape planning policy, raise professional standards and are the only body in the UK to confer Chartered status to planners, the highest professional qualification.

Volunteering is part of the DNA of the Institute and is a vital ingredient of the RTPI’s membership offer. Our volunteers are professional, highly skilled, active, engaged members who share our vision for the planning profession and ambitions for the RTPI; and who help shape the success of the Institute by supporting the delivery of our activities for the benefit of the wider membership, our members’ communities, and the organisation in itself.

We have recently launched our first ever volunteering strategy, Investing in Volunteers: Collaboration for a Sustainable Future and we are looking for a talented, creative individual with a passion for volunteer management and engagement to join the team to help us implement its delivery.  Professional volunteering is a key foundation in delivering on our Corporate Strategy for 2020 -2030 and its ambitions to become the world’s leading professional planning body. 

About you - as volunteer project coordinator, you will play an important role in helping us realise these ambitions.  Providing our volunteers with a clear framework for their activities, it will be your role to develop and embed a framework of standards and practices that ensure that the RTPI appropriately develops, trains and supports the RTPI’s community of volunteers and staff.  You will possess strong leadership and communication skills to build relationships and trust with colleagues across the organisation. You will inspire and support colleagues to build volunteer capacity and help the Institute understand, monitor and measure the impact our volunteer community has on helping us reach our collective goals

RTPI has a positive, supportive and inclusive work environment which actively operates a policy of helping its employees at all levels to achieve professional growth. We seek to foster a collaborative and respectful work environment which promotes equality, diversity and inclusion.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 17th May 2021

Interviews: week commencing 24th May 2021

To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter that refers to the criteria in the person specification.