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Job Title: Community Coordinator – Cross Operations
Reporting To: Community Engagement Manager
Salary Range: £28,000 - £31,000 pro rata
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Based across Felix’s London operations
Working days/hours per week: 35 hours per week, working from 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM with a 1-hour lunch break. The role covers 5 out of 7 days per week, Monday to Friday
Requirements: The FareShare can only employ applicants who currently have the right to work in the UK.
Our Vision: A UK where “No good food goes to waste”.
We are UK’s national network of 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 approximately 8,500 frontline charities and community groups. Every week we provide enough food to create almost a million meals for vulnerable people.
There has never been a more exciting time to join an organisation at the heart of public consciousness.
FareShare is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities and as a Disability Confident Employer, we provide reasonable adjustments.
We aim to recruit from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our commitment to redistributing surplus food, come and join us.
Purpose of the Job
Working across our operations we are looking for the Community Coordinator – Cross Ops to play a key role in the Community Team’s work. Their work will help to build our capacity to accept and distribute food through our depot operations, Green Scheme & Felix Connect and non-food items through Felix’s Multibank.
A key aspect to the role will be to help ensure the data needed to support our operations is complete, accurate and relevant and updated in a timely manner across all our data systems. Ther work will help us to effectively monitor and evaluate our growth against strategic objectives as well as develop new initiatives.
The role will work across the Felix operations including the Green Scheme and Felix Connect. Green Scheme is Felix’s A to B collection and delivery service, volunteers collect surplus food from supermarkets, cafes and delis and deliver it direct to local Community Organisations primarily in Central London. Felix Connect is a platform for suppliers to place ad hoc food and non-food offers to connect directly with Felix’s Community Organisations.
Duties & Responsibilities
Able to support, answer and conclude all queries in a timely manner and liaise with support functions as required to support team and wider organisational objectives in line with the objectives for food supply and operational capacity
- Support Green Scheme Lead on successful delivery of operation ensuring functional processes and procedures are appropriately followed
- Responsible for successful delivery of Felix Connect operation ensuring functional processes and procedures are appropriately followed
- Support the day-to-day operational teams supporting as liaison with our network of community organisations
- Develop and deliver programmes that will engage our network with all aspects of Felix’s work and the wider social and environmental impact of its potential in their communities
- Regular reporting and measurement against agreed KPIs
- Deliver innovative services compliant with all relevant legislation and standard operating procedures including food safety, health and safety, data protection and volunteer policies
- Proactively engage and collaborate with all teams within Felix to increase impact and quality of service delivery
- Support the Green Scheme out-of-hours helpline on a rota basis (Mon-Fri, 6-10pm)
- Carry out other duties as needed
- Act as an ambassador for The Felix Project as required
Your normal duties and responsibilities will be set out in your job description. However, the charity may require you to perform other duties from time to time.
Skills & Experience Required
You will have attention to detail and embrace data as a vital tool to evolve our services. You will have excellent, 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 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.
Desirable
- Flexibility in terms of working hours
- Willingness to attain Food Safety & HACCP Level 3
- Committed to reducing waste and alleviating poverty
Essential
- Ability to work with data and relevant IT systems to support its collection and analysis such as MS Dynamics 365 and PowerBi (training will be provided) as well as high proficiency in use of MS Office suite
- Successful track record in a relationship management position in charity or commercial sector
- Adept at managing a range of stakeholders internally and externally from senior management to grass roots community 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
- Must be able to work with autonomy but seek assistance as required in a busy environment
- Ability to work within a team of varied individuals with a positive attitude
- Full UK Driving Licence (with no more than 6 points) held for at least 1 year – over 21 for insurance purposes
Equity Diversity Inclusion & BelongingCommunity
At FareShare, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do. We value the unique contributions of every individual and strive to create a respectful, inclusive environment free from discrimination or prejudice. Our commitment extends to all employees, and volunteers, ensuring equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of background or characteristics.
Application Procedure
Once you apply, you will be directed to our recruitment portal. Please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and make sure that they are both uploaded before submitting your application. After you have submitted your application, you have 24 hours in which you can access your application and make edits. We will only consider applications with both CV and cover letter submitted.
Recruitment Timeline
We reserve the right to close advertisements early and we might assess candidates and arranging interviews as applications comes in, so please apply as soon as possible, to avoid missing out on this opportunity.
Due to the anticipated large number of applicants, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of your application, we regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful. Consequently, will not be able to provide feedback.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
We deliver this surplus food to charities and schools so they can provide healthy meals and help the most vulnerable in our society.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Role details: Located in our office in Welwyn, Hertfordshire, three days per week.
Salary: £28,000 FTE
Hours per week: 18 hours (3 days), 9.30am - 4.30pm (with a one hour unpaid lunch break). Office days: To be agreed.
Terms: Permanent
We’re seeking a dedicated Community & Events Co-ordinator to support delivery of inspiring events; support the growth of our community using digital tools; and to help grow and nurture our vibrant network of volunteers.
Key responsibilities:
· Volunteer Recruitment and Engagement:
o Use digital tactics and initiatives to drive volunteer recruitment, manage our volunteer recruitment onboarding process and inspire a new community of volunteers to join CPRE Hertfordshire.
o Attend volunteering fairs in Hertfordshire to recruit new volunteers.
· Event Co-ordination:
o Organise and manage community events from conception to execution including our annual Countryside Day.
o Utilise strong project management skills, including digital project management tools, working closely with the Chief Executive where appropriate, to oversee logistics, budgets, and outcomes.
o Attend and support community events on behalf of CPRE Hertfordshire including using our contactless machine for merchandise sales.
o Grow the number of community talks CPRE Hertfordshire delivers across Hertfordshire to increase awareness of our charity and its mission.
· Digital Membership Communications:
o Use our digital CRM, MS Dynamics, to set up automated membership renewals campaigns to retain our members.
o Support the Chief Executive with digital membership updates and communications as and when needed.
o Support Chief Executive with supporter to membership digital conversion campaigns.
· Online merchandise sales:
o Take responsibility for our e-commerce including copywriting for digital communications and finding new digital channels to sell our merchandise through.
· Performance Monitoring:
o Track and report on community engagement initiatives, including events, using digital data, online analytics and feedback to refine strategies and ensure ongoing success.
· Administrative Support:
o Maintain up-to-date digital volunteer records in our CRM and ensure compliance with GDPR.
o Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Chief Executive as and when required.
o Manage various tasks related to the upkeep of the office.
Role requirements:
· Strong digital skills including proven success using a digital CRM, email software, and a working knowledge of various social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
· Strong project management and organisational skills including using digital tools to juggle multiple projects, track progress and meet deadlines.
· A natural people person with proven experience in coordinating community-based activities including digital and in-person events.
· Willingness to travel regularly across Hertfordshire to attend events which may sometimes be at weekends.
· Experience as a volunteer; or working with, recruiting or coordinating volunteers.
· Proven ability to build partnerships and networks within local communities.
· Passion for environmental causes, particularly in protecting the countryside.
· A commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.
· A full UK driving license.
Please submit your CV and covering letter, highlighting your suitability for the role, via Charity Jobs. Applications close at midnight on Saturday 7th February. First stage interviews will be held online on Thursday 12th February.
What We Offer:
CPRE Hertfordshire campaigns to protect, promote and enhance the beautiful countryside across the county for the benefit of everyone.
CPRE Hertfordshire was founded in 1928 and is well respected particularly for our expertise in working within the planning system to help protect Hertfordshire’s countryside from inappropriate development.In recent years our countryside including protected areas such as the Green Belt and the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty have been under unprecedented pressure as successive governments prioritise housebuilding.At the same time the climate emergency has made clear the need for greener approaches for transportation, energy generation and water use.And there is widespread recognition of the health and wellbeing benefits of the countryside and of local green spaces.These factors all play into our desire to connect people with the countryside, and thus drive much of our charity’s work.
Our vision - A beautiful and thriving countryside that enriches all our lives.
Our mission - To protect, promote and enhance the Hertfordshire countryside for everyone to value and enjoy.
Our charity works to
- Support communities to have their say on developments and changes in Hertfordshire.
- Protect Hertfordshire’s Green Belt and the wider countryside from inappropriate development.
- Promote the benefits of the countryside and our natural environment to everyone, wherever they live.
- Work with local government, community groups and other organisations to promote planning policies that make the best use of land.
- Advocate for Hertfordshire’s designated areas including the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Broxbourne Woods National Nature Reserve and the Chilterns Beechwoods Special Areas of Conservation.
- Raise awareness of the Hertfordshire countryside as a vital space for health and wellbeing.
- Encourage care of our chalk streams, woodlands, fields and hedgerows to help protect landscapes and wildlife.
- Call for homes that local people can afford to be built in the right places across the county.
- Recognise local groups and individuals that work to improve their environment and their communities.
- Advocate for action to mitigate the climate emergency so as to protect the Hertfordshire countryside and the wider environment both now and in the future.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is an exciting role in a unique organisation. Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world. We aim to build a vibrant and empowered student community with real influence in UCL and beyond, that enables students to enjoy their time at university; pursue their interests and passions; see the world in new ways; and develop the skills and experience to change the world for the better.
We are a registered charity employing over 150 career staff and 300 student staff, delivering a wide range of services and representative functions for UCL students. We have the widest portfolio of services of any student organisation in the country, managing UCL’s extracurricular programmes for sport, music, drama, dance, media, volunteering, academic societies and intercultural engagement; providing a wide range of fantastic social spaces; leading on student democracy and representation across UCL; and offering excellent student support services.
It's an exciting time to join our growing organisation as we lead the delivery of UCL’s groundbreaking new Student Life Strategy. This is enabling us to build more programmes to improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing, promote genuine equity for all, build students’ skills and confidence, develop their international connections and intercultural skills, and make a real contribution to our local community.
We support hybrid working. Excellent benefits including defined benefit pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. We are proud of high levels of staff engagement and pride ourselves on being a great place to work. We will consider applications to work on a flexible and job share basis wherever possible.
The role is full-time and permanent. This role is based at our Bloomsbury campus with flexibility to work from home on a 40/60 basis (40% working from the office).
We are looking for a Sports Development Coordinator (Community and Workforce) to deliver a number of key areas of growth and development from the UCL Student Life Strategy. Key work areas include overseeing the delivery in our existing and future Focus Sports and coordinating TeamUCL Playmakers, our sports leadership and volunteering programme
Do you have experience in sports development and community engagement? Do you want to develop and upskill students through sport? If the answer is yes, then we want to hear from you.
Registered Charity
An outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
The Trainee Urban Forest Coordinator will support the Urban Forest team deliver planting projects and tree establishment/maintenance activities.
The traineeship will include:
- Learning on the job key skills such as tree planting & maintenance best practice, storing & handling trees, using & maintaining tools and leading volunteers
- Supporting the efficient and high-quality delivery of Trees for Cities’ Urban Forest projects
- Supporting the Urban Forest team to deliver projects using contractors, volunteers and in-house staff to carry out the planting, maintenance and habitat management of a range of urban tree planting projects
- Supporting Trees for Cities’ maintenance programme, ensuring successful establishment of our tree stock and carrying out regular health checks
ABOUT TREES FOR CITIES
Trees for Cities is an ambitious, far-reaching organisation.
Trees for Cities is the only charity that focuses on planting, protecting and promoting urban trees across the UK. We are a rapidly growing and developing organisation that suits ambitious, dedicated and passionate staff.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have an interest in learning about planting standard trees and whips and maintaining urban tree planting projects. They will be motivated and ambitious, with a strong interest in environmental work, horticulture and/or Urban Forestry. They will have a positive approach and interest to learn & develop within the role. They must also be able to undertake manual handling tasks associated with the role & happy to work outside 5 days a week in all weather. Experience using hand tools and working with volunteers is beneficial but not essential.
Trees for Cities is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. We value diversity and are committed to promoting diversity within the workplace. We aim to ensure that our employees achieve their full potential and that all employment decisions, including recruitment, are taken without reference to irrelevant or discriminatory criteria. A full copy of our Equal Opportunities Policy can be provided on request.
HOW TO APPLY
Please visit our website to view the full job description. To apply, use the application link below to submit your CV and supporting statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining why you are interested in the role and your fit with the Person Specification.
Please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, you must therefore have a valid right to work in the UK to apply.
- The deadline to apply is Friday 6th February at 11:30pm
- Interviews are scheduled for w/c 16th February
If you are shortlisted for an interview, you will normally be contacted within two weeks after applying. If you do not hear from us within this period then you should assume that on this occasion you have not been selected for interview.
Trees for Cities is the first UK environmental organisation to have been awarded social value certification. Trees for Cities is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No: 1032154.
Previous applicants need not reapply. No Agencies Please.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.