Royal Osteoporosis Society are looking for a Professional Development Officer to join their team in Camerton.

Job Title: Professional Development Officer

Salary: £24,557 - £27,286 per annum
Location: Camerton, Bath

Job Type: Full Time

Professional Development Officer - The Role:

We are seeking to appoint a Professional Development Officer who will be responsible for the project management and ongoing maintenance of clinical training programmes and resources for health professionals across the UK.

You will have experience in developing training and education programmes across a variety of platforms, ideally in a healthcare setting and influencing professional organisations and other bodies to encourage provision of high quality education and training.

It is important that you have project management experience: planning, delivering and evaluating your work to demonstrate a positive impact and outcomes against agreed KPIs.

Professional Development Officer - Duties and Responsibilities:

- Project manage the bone densitometry training programme for health professionals including liaison with clinical experts and advisors

- Lead the development and maintenance of our online training provision including delivering new resources, reviewing content and administering the online platform.

- Project manage the ongoing delivery of our digital publication for health professionals (3 issues per year)

- Support the delivery of the Charity’s biennial conference

- Support the delivery of other professional events.

-  Manage and report relevant income and expenditure budgets

-  Liaise with a broad range of external training providers, identifying existing resources and potential partnership opportunities

- Maintain the health professional sections of the website with support of the Digital team

- Liaise with Marketing & Communications team to promote training to health professionals through the development of communication and engagement plans

- Contribute to any ad hoc exercises, meetings or projects within as required.

If you are interested in this excellent Professional Development Officer Opportunity press ‘apply’ today, you will be redirected to our site where you can complete your application. Applicants should provide a comprehensive CV, including details of relevant experience and achievements. This should be supplemented by a supporting statement in a cover letter, demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the person specification.

All applicants applying must have the right to work in the UK. The relevant documentation to demonstrate your right to work in the UK will be requested at interview stage.

We seek a positive, creative and determined individual to lead our Trusts & Foundations fundraising. You will be joining an ambitious, award-winning charity at an exciting time and play a vital part in delivering our mission to transform lives through cycling.

The Fundraising Officer will bring in grants to grow two key areas of our work:

1)  Our Inclusive Cycling Projects:

• Silver Cyclists enables older people to keep active and healthy as they age
• Bike Generation uses cycling and bikes to help young people in disadvantaged inner-city communities get active and broaden their horizons.
• Bike Minded helps people affected by mental health issues improve their wellbeing
• Two’s Company helps blind & visually-impaired people cycle on the back of tandems:

“Before I got involved, I had fallen into the trap many blind people get into: I had let my disability become a barrier to me enjoying life. It has been empowering to meet other people, visually impaired and sighted, in a social environment. Two’s Company has been the gateway for me to enter a better life after sight loss” - Steve, tandem ‘back rider’

2)  Our Bike Recycling initiatives: 

We divert broken bicycles from landfill and teach prisoners the skills to fix them. Prisoners get out of their cells and qualify as City & Guilds accredited cycle mechanics, fixed bikes are sold to local people at affordable prices to tackle transport poverty. This work won:

• Best Bike Recycling Project Energy Innovator Awards 2019
• Prison Reform Trust Robin Corbett Award for Prisoner Re-integration 2017
• National Lottery Awards, Finalist 2016

Watch a 3-minute video: https://youtu.be/NVF8cRCKnMk

Life Cycle UK has tripled in size in the past 8-years and will help 9,000 people in 2019-20. We have a diverse income mix: ~35% is from grants & donations ~35% from contracts and ~30% from fees/sales. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to take our Trusts & Foundations fundraising to the next level, based at our head office in Bristol.

TO APPLY: download a job pack from our website 

DEADLINE: 9am, Monday 6th January 2020

INTERVIEW DATE: You must be available for interview on Thursday 9th January 2020, in Bristol 

Data Officer

You will join us as a Data Officer to support the wider insight team to deliver some real culture changing projects.

Data Officer Responsibilities:

- Managing a variety of campaign data selections across the directorate, including the delegation of campaigns to the Data Executives.
- Perform checks on the quality and accuracy of data supplied; addressing any potential issues at an early stage.
- Identify areas of over mailings and work with internal stakeholders to manage expectations on communication plans.
- Manage the day to day operation of the team including flexible and responsive resource management.
- Line manage, supervise, support and quality control the work of the Insight Executives.
- You will be a point of contact for a lot of database queries and random questions.

Data Officer Requirements:

You’ll have experience of supervising a team as well as the skills to work in collaboration with multiple stakeholders with differing needs.

You'll have good working knowledge of a CRM database, and experience of pulling data from such a database would be highly advantageous.

CLIC Sargent is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

About CLIC Sargent:

At CLIC Sargent it is our mission to ensure that everyone under 25 with cancer, and their families, get the support they need to thrive, not just survive. As a member of the Strategy & Governance directorate, you have a fundamental role in helping us to deliver on our promise to support young people and their families to deal with the effects of cancer, both during and beyond treatment.

In the Strategy & Governance Directorate we do this by working with teams across the whole organisation to ensure that CLIC Sargent focuses on the right things, has clear, effective ways of working, measures how we are doing, and delivers things well, to maximise what CLIC Sargent can achieve for children, young people and families

Being a data expert to help young lives against cancer could be the next step in your career!

Location: Bristol - Office

Job type: Full Time, 12 months Temporary Contract (Maternity Cover), 35 hours per week

Salary: £28,372 per annum

Benefits: In return we offer a competitive salary, impressive benefits, tea or really great coffee and the opportunity to be part of one of the most exciting charities around.

Closing Date: 8 December 2019
Interview Date: 12 December 2019

You may have experience of the following: Data Officer, Administrative Office, Administration Assistant, Data Admin Support, Data Entry, Administrator, Office Administration Assistant, Office Assistant, Secretary, Secretarial Assistant, Clerical Officer, Clerical Assistant, etc.

Ref: 90481

NCT is the UK’s largest charity for parents, providing invaluable support and information for new and expectant parents.  We support parents by giving them accurate, impartial information so that they can decide what’s best for their family, and we introduce them to a network of local parents to gain practical and emotional support.

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated people who share our vision and values. Working for the NCT is a rewarding experience. It gives you the opportunity to apply your experience and expertise to help enrich the lives of thousands of parents in the UK. It also offers you the opportunity to develop valuable skills and gain insight into working for a charity in the not-for-profit sector. NCT is committed to positive organisational culture, productive workplace and work-life balance that respects the individual.

We are looking for an excellent communicator to drive the delivery of our technology strategy through first class team leadership, project management and procurement underpinned by a track record of delivering a portfolio of products and services across a range of technologies.

 The role is based in Bristol but will require some travel to London, where a number of key stakeholders are based.

Although advertised as a permanent role, we are open to flexible arrangements and this role may be suitable for an individual looking to work 0.8 FTE

The Role

You will be:

• responsible for developing and implementing NCT’s technology roadmap this includes:
  • supporting the final stages of our Salesforce implementation – by providing Project Management support and establishing the key processes for support and ongoing development.
  • developing and managing our support team to provide support across Office365, hardware and voice/video communications.
  • ensuring secure and robust hosting arrangements throughout the charity
  • ensuring the safeguarding of data across the charity.
• responsible for managing relationships with key technology suppliers including web hosting, web development, CRM development, testing and security.
• responsible for managing the technology team’s budget including monthly reforecasting with the finance team.

About You

You will:

• have a solid professional background in a relevant technical discipline (such as software development)
• have demonstrable experience of agile project management
• have the ability to embrace lightweight, modern technology, and also be confident choosing tools/technologies that make everybody’s life easier (we are not looking to re-invent the wheel).
• be quick to understand wider pain points and challenges, and able to connect the dots, prioritise, and steer a team towards a clear end goal.
• have deep knowledge of best practices to help deliver the right products faster (whether working with users and stakeholders, development practices, continuous integration, devops etc.).
• need to be confident and assertive with the ability to build rapport and effectively communicate with people at all levels
• be team orientated and able to maintain positive and supportive relationships with your colleagues at all time as teamwork is essential in this role

If you feel you are the right candidate for the role then please apply now by uploading a copy of your CV and a supporting statement outlining how you meet the requirements of the role when prompted.

Closing date: 18th December

Interviews: week commencing 6th January 

Programme Manager:

This really is an exciting time to be joining Team CLIC Sargent. Next year will see the launch of our new strategy and the Programme Manager will join our Project Management Office, here in the Strategy and Governance team and help deliver on our promise to support young people and their families to limit the damage cancer causes beyond their health.

If you love project management, or here at CLIC Sargent we simply call it ‘getting stuff done’ then you’ll love the role of the Programme Manager. With no two days the same, we are looking for an experienced project or programme manager who loves working on a variety of projects at pace. This role will give you the opportunity to focus on getting the right things done at the right time. In order to do this you’ll need to be an excellent communicator and influencer with senior stakeholders and frontline staff from the across the charity. And you’ll need to be able to measure how we are doing and find ways of delivering projects as effectively as possible. On top of this you will be passionate about driving best practice in project management across the organisation so everyone can work this way. This will mean you’ll be a trend setter in learning and improving how we ‘do’ project management at CLIC Sargent and won’t shy away from understanding when things go wrong.

If this sounds like you then join Team CLIC Sargent!

About us:

At CLIC Sargent we are One Team with One Target. It is our mission to ensure that everyone under 25 with cancer, and their families, get the support they need to thrive, not just survive. We fight tirelessly to stop cancer destroying young lives and we strive to improve the services we deliver to children, young people and their families.

What we offer:

In return for your commitment, we offer a great reward package, which includes generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme and season ticket loan.
We are always looking for talented people from all backgrounds, to join us and help improve the lives of children and young people with cancer and their families. We particularly want to encourage people from under-represented groups to step forward and apply to work or volunteer with CLIC Sargent.

CLIC Sargent is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Location: Bristol - Office

Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 35 hours per week

Salary: £36,043 - £39,300 per annum

Benefits: In return for your commitment, we offer a great reward package, which includes generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme and season ticket loan.

Closing Date: 16 December 2019
Interview Date: 8 January 2020

You may have experience of the following: Programme Manager, Programme Management, Project Manager, Project Management, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit etc.

Battle Against Tranquillisers are recruiting for a part time Recovery and Well-being Practitioner. The post holder will work as part of a team providing information, advice, assessments, group work, recovery management to people who misuse benzodiazepines and/or other similar drugs.

We offer support to individuals who want to make positive, healthy changes to their lifestyle by overcoming prescription drug dependence.

Do you have knowledge and experience of supporting individuals that have experience prescribed drugs abuse? If so, we would very much like to hear from you.

If you are looking for your next role working with vulnerable individuals, have an ability to understand the difficulties of withdrawing, implement professional boundaries and have a proactive approach to motivate and engage in others, then please apply.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 10th January 2020

Are you interested in using your professional skills to make a transformative and long-term difference to society? If so, please read on. 

BBRC is an award-winning social investment company. We bring together ethically minded investors with projects that generate financial returns and social impact in our region. That includes investment in businesses with a strong social or environmental purpose, and in charities looking to create new income streams. We’re passionate about using business to create positive social outcomes.BBRC is emerging as a strategic force for good in the Bristol and Bath region and recycles all profits for further investment.We are committed to creating positive impact in the West of England using investment as a tool.

The importance of the Operations Executive: about the role

The Operations Executive’s job is to get our team working effectively, with efficient systems and processes. You’ll play a key role as part of a small team, in a rapidly evolving business with the opportunity to make a difference in the social sector in the Bristol and Bath region. You will need to be happy taking ownership of varied pieces of work which ensure the efficient running of the business and smooth delivery of excellent service to our clients. The role suits a highly organised team player, who can bring energy, ideas, and importantly, muck in with the tasks at hand.

These include:

• Operations management - including HR,IT, communications,social impact, data storage and management of outsourced services.
• Governance, stakeholder management and secretariat support for board meetings.
• Project management and general business administration.
• Office and facilities management, including maintenance of IT systems and processes.
• Human resources policies and procedures, general HR administration.
• Organising team events, coordinating volunteer and intern placements.
• Event management and promotional materials.
• Internal communications.
• External comms: Social media, email and website content.
• Maintenance of Customer Relations Management (CRM) system.

To apply please attach your CV and cover letter.

Package 

• Salary: £25,000
• A defined contribution pension scheme. 
• 25 days holiday. 
• Potential for flexible working arrangements, by mutual agreement 

This role is known as Prince’s Trust Executive in The Prince’s Trust

Contract Type: Fixed term Paternity cover from January 2020 to August 2020

Hours: Full time - 35 hours a week

Location: You will be based in our Bristol hub but will have flexibility to travel across the region.

The Prince’s Trust specialises in helping young people develop the confidence and skills to live, learn and earn, and has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic youth worker to join our dynamic team. This fixed term position is well suited to an individual that is looking to gain hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace and is as passionate as us about transforming the lives of young people.

Objectives:

You will work directly with young people, volunteers and partners to deliver programmes and activities to support and encourage 11-30 year olds. Working as part of a team within Bristol, you will work with clear objectives to ‘connect’, ‘progress’ and help ‘transform’ the lives of young people who need us most.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting young people to develop their confidence and skills.
• You will predominately be in the delivery team which focuses on personal and social development courses – this includes the use of Adventurous Activities.
• Supporting young people into positive outcomes.
• You will be on delivery between 3-4 days a week.
• The days you aren’t on delivery, you will be in the office planning courses, maintenance checks of kit training, organising and budgeting.

Requirements:

To support our delivery requirements across Bristol, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from individuals with some of the following:

• To be able to engage in challenges with optimism and resilience.
• To be adaptive and flexible, ready to embrace change and innovation.
• Experienced in providing one-to-one support and delivering high quality learning and development sessions through a variety of mediums including adventurous activities.
• Natural and effective communicator, passionate about delivering excellent customer service and making the right decision for young people.
• A strong understanding of the challenges young people within The Trust’s target groups face.
• Experience of facilitating skills development in informal learning provision (sports/arts/outdoors)
• A sound understanding of how Outdoor Education can be adjusted and applied in an urban setting.
• Good outdoor group management experience
• A minimum of two NGB qualifications from: Summer Mountain Leader/Walking Group Leader assessed – Rock climbing Instructor/Climbing Wall instructor – Paddle Sport Leader or Instructor – MIA S Level 2 or British cycling Level 2.
• Skills or training evidence in a third adventurous/outdoor activity
• First Aid qualification with outdoor focus and relevant to other qualifications (BASP, REC, etc)
• D1 driving license.

Perks of working at The Trust:

• 25 days annual leave entitlement rising by 1 day per year to 30 days, plus bank holidays
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
• Interest free season ticket loans
• A contribution of 5% of your salary by The Trust to the Trust Pension Scheme
• Flexible, family-friendly policies (maternity, adoption, paternity, shared parental leave)
• Opportunities to volunteer for and/or attend events e.g. music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc.
• In-house and external training opportunities available throughout the year
• You will be supporting young people to develop skills for life – confidence, communication, teamwork.
• You will be supporting young people to gain qualifications
• You will be supporting young people to set and achieve their goals
• You will be supporting young people to move into positive destinations – employment, education, diversionary activities or further development opportunities
• Work in a challenging, fast-paced but fun and supportive environment
• Working with a diverse team of people.

Please download the job description for more information.

The Prince’s Trust is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of the children and young people we work with. Successful applicants to roles at The Prince’s Trust will be subject to criminal vetting checks, and where necessary for the role, a check at an enhanced level will be required.

To apply for this vacancy please go to our website and complete the online application.  To help you with the supporting statement section, you may want to download a copy of the Prince’s Trust Behavioural Framework.

About The Prince’s Trust youth charity

This year we will support more than 70,000 young people through a range of proven programmes, with three in four achieving a positive outcome.

We have a bold ambition to extend the reach and impact of our work and help one million more young people transform their lives over the next ten years.  Our job is to inspire them, support them and release their potential, so that they can thrive and society can prosper.  

We will focus on innovation, to ensure we adapt and remain relevant in a rapidly changing world.  We owe it to ourselves and the young people we serve, to do the best work of our lives and to help give them an increasing stake in our economy and society. They are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we'd like a helping hand. We'll be in touch if we need you.

Do you want to make a difference to homelessness in Bristol, do you have experience of Housing Advice? If so, why not join CHAS!

About CHAS:

CHAS is a local housing and homelessness charity, based within the community. We provide advice, advocacy and support to anyone in housing need, with a focus on the most marginalised.

Role Summary:

CHAS are looking for an Advice Service Lead to join the service as Temporary Maternity Cover. The role has two elements, delivering high quality housing advice and overseeing Advice Service operations. You will have two direct reports, part time advisers. 

Context:

CHAS has recently gone through a period of sustainable growth to meet increasing demand for services. This role is as key position within CHAS: ensuring the quality of advice remains consistent as the service develops and supporting the management of existing and new projects.

While we aim to recruit a candidate with experience of service management, we would consider applicants with a strong background in housing advice with the skills, aptitude and potential to step up to service management.

Personal Outlook:

The post-holder must be a person with a strong commitment to the voluntary sector and a desire to make a real difference. You will be adaptable, dynamic and open to supporting change and development within the organisation. You will be working as a member of a small staff team.

We’re keen to have a staff team which is representative of the community we serve and also welcome applications from people with life experience of housing and homelessness issues to help us to shape and develop our service.

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to make a big difference in a small organisation
• Flexible working (after a period of settling in)
• Competitive pay
• Access to the Bike to Work scheme
• Employer pension
• 25 days leave + Bank Holidays (Pro Rata)A
• A central location with free parking!

Trust Fundraising Manager

£31,058 per annum (Ref:  SUS2819)

37.5 hours per week – based in Bristol / negotiable home working

Sustrans has a bold ambition for the future through our National Cycle Network and Liveable Cities and Towns projects and Trust and Foundation income will be a vital revenue stream in realising our vision.  This role requires a dynamic individual who has the experience to build upon our established Trust and Foundation programme in line with our strategic priorities, writing compelling proposals / applications and securing significant income maximising immediate and long term income opportunities.

Working UK-wide you will plan, develop, support and where appropriate lead the building of high-level strategic relationships with major Trusts and Foundations. Additionally you will work with colleagues across our regional offices, supporting and co-ordinating engagement with local Trusts and Foundations. You will have experience of identifying and researching Trust funding opportunities and a proven track record of writing compelling proposals and applications to secure 5 - 7 figure sum grants from Trusts, Foundations and other funders, co-ordinating input from colleagues across Sustrans teams. Your knowledge of Trust and Foundation funding trends and of sources of Trust giving data and intelligence will be complemented by your excellent written and verbal communications skills and your ability to manage successful strong strategic relationships.  You will also be committed to the promotion of sustainable transport and active travel.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Thursday 12 December 2019.  Interviews will take place in Bristol during week commencing Monday 16 December 2019.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.  We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.