Are you an experienced project/programme manager with a real understanding of community and wellbeing work and a passion for connecting people with nature?

Communities & Wellbeing Programme Manager
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 depending on experience
Location: Avon Wildlife Trust, Bristol, BS8
This is a permanent, full time role.

Avon Wildlife Trust is seeking a Communities and Wellbeing Programme Manager to develop and deliver projects that inspire people to take action for nature’s recovery.

Main responsibilities:

• Shape and develop the Trust’s community and wellbeing work, co-ordinating, designing and securing funding for innovative projects that maintain our position as a pioneer in this area.
• Lead the Communities and Wellbeing Programme Team and manage a high-quality programme of projects, providing high quality line-management support for project managers.
• Directly manage major projects such as the National Lottery funded My Wild City project
• Shape the Trust’s work with our volunteers and local groups, enabling more people to work with us to support nature’s recovery.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and advocacy for the Trust’s health and wellbeing and communities work, championing the value of nature for people and places.

Avon Wildlife Trust is committed to enabling wildlife to survive and thrive across the region. More than 17,000 members, 3,500 volunteers and a dedicated staff team work together to make our local area wilder and make nature part of life, for everyone. We manage 30 local nature reserves and work with landowners to maintain and restore habitats for wildlife. Avon Wildlife Trust is an independent charity. We’d love you to join us.

Closing date: 2nd January 2020 (midday)
Successful candidates will be invited for a first interview on 6 January 2020.

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website to download the job description and application form.

Avon Wildlife Trust is a charity dedicated to working with local people for local wildlife, covering the West of England region.

Avon Wildlife Trust has a positive approach to equality and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. 

Charity No: 280422 

No agencies please.

Fundraising Officer

At Step Together Volunteering, we believe that every person has the potential and the right to effect positive change for themselves and their communities, regardless of their background or history; and that communicates are stronger and more resilient when they are inclusive.

We support some of the UK’s most marginalised people, whose complex needs put them at significant risk of the detrimental effects of social exclusion, to help them overcome the barriers they face.

Full details of the role and the person specification can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This post is 4-5 days per week (0.8-1.0 FTE 28-35 hours per week) with some flexibility offered around hours/days worked.

We are looking for a passionate fundraiser, with a proven track record of generating income from a variety of sources. You will be a self-starter and able to work on your own initiative. The role is based in our head office in Bristol, and you will work alongside the charity’s Chief Executive to develop income streams and deliver the funding we need to support those we work with.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with the right skills and commitment to make a significant difference to a small charity which is making a real difference to vulnerable and marginalized people’s lives across the UK.

£25,000-£30,000 (pro rata if part time) dependent on experience. 

Based in Bristol, with excellent road, rail, and bus links, plus parking.

To apply, please complete an application form

Closing date:  Friday 27th December 2019 at 12 noon.  Interviews to be held week commencing 6th January 2020.

Step Together is an equal opportunities employer.

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 

Reporting to Southern Brooks Chief Executive and member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) the post-holder will work to develop and manage the Company’s accounting systems and procedures, ensuring the efficient and effective operation of all financial matters.
The postholder will also provide line management to the Finance Administrator. The role will require someone who is willing to work flexibly and independently, with minimal Supervision.
The ideal person must be adaptable and comfortable working within a rapidly changing environment. Aspects of this role will require a high level of confidentiality and the ability to act accordingly.
Main duties and responsibilities
• Support the CEO, Senior Management Team and Board in business planning, strategic and organisational development, to deliver a sustainable future for the organisation.
• Work with the Treasurer and Finance Committee to develop strategies, processes and procedures to improve operations and ensure compliance with legislation and best practice.
• Undertake analysis of the Company’s financial performance and provide regular, up to date financial information to the CEO, Treasurer, Finance Committee and Board of Directors.
o Attend and provide written and verbal reports as required to the Board, Finance Committee and quarterly review meetings.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation; HMRC tax returns, corporation tax, Charity Commission, PAYE.
• Contribute to the senior management team as an active member.
Key tasks (Management Accounts)
• Prepare financial statements including quarterly Management Accounts (profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow forecast) and provide commentary for management and board.
• Compare and assess actual performance against forecast performance.
• Assist with the Audit of annual and long-term organisational forecasts to support strategic plans and work programmes.
•Produce annual accounts in line with all SORP and statutory requirements and work with the CEO and Chair of Trustees to produce the annual report.
• Provide the Auditors with all relevant information.

Key tasks (Financial Management)
• Manage Partners Funding.
• Manage day to day financial operations including bank payments and reconciliations, invoicing, submissions and exemption calculations and petty cash.
• Assist managers, project leads and budget holders to develop and monitor fully costed project proposals and budgets, using full cost recovery methodology.
o Use appropriate cost drivers to ensure the correct apportionment of overheads and direct costs.
• Assist in assessing income generation activities and funding applications.
• Record, analyse and collate financial information to ensure funders’ monitoring and claiming requirements are met.
• Maintain the Company’s financial risk register in consultation with the Director.
• Prepare and process monthly payroll, including pensions.
o Ensure correct returns to HM Revenue & Customs and pension providers.
• Line manage designated staff.

HR Support Officer

 (ref: SUS2814)

£21,947 per annum

 37.5 hours per week – based in Bristol

This exciting and interesting role will provide comprehensive and efficient administrative support of HR-focussed processes and procedures and accurately record personal information on the HR database, Cascade.  There is also the requirement to provide HR colleagues with accurate and timely support through a range of administrative tasks and to assist with enquiries from staff through the HR email inbox.

With a good standard of education and experience in a similar administrative role, you will have experience in an HR service delivery setting and of HR administration procedures.  You will also have experience of offering a support service to others, of successfully working to deadlines and timescales and of dealing with enquiries and confidential information with tact and discretion.  You will have excellent administration skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to take a proactive approach to tasks, excellent attention to detail and be IT literate.  You will also be committed to the promotion of sustainable transport. 

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Tuesday 10 December 2019.  Interviews will take place in Bristol on Thursday 19December 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.

Brunelcare is a charity providing high quality housing, care and support for older people in the South West. For 75 years we have been at the forefront of developing innovative ways for people to stay as independent as possible, creating great communities to live, work and enjoy being in. The charity has a turnover of over £33million, employing around 1,100 staff.

The last 12 months has seen a refreshment of our Trustee group, including a new Chair, and the recent appointment of a new Chief Executive. This year will see us developing our new 5 year strategy covering 2020-2025. Our Care services continue to be recognised as high quality and we have a healthy financial position across the organisation.

We are now seeking to appoint a new Director of Finance, following the external promotion of the current postholder. Reporting to the Chief Executive as key member of the SMT, you’ll drive improvements across our organisation and play a critical role in helping us secure new opportunities to enable us to continue delivering high quality, sustainable services to older people.

As well as Finance, you will also lead IT, Corporate Governance and act as Company Secretary. Our blend of housing and care means that your work will have real variety - an exciting mix of strategic and long-term planning, capital development, treasury management, commercial partnerships and technological development, as well as the day-to-day operational demands of delivering a high quality care service in a quickly changing environment.

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant, preferably with experience within the housing, care or a related regulated sector. You will have excellent leadership skills and a strong focus on business performance, together with previous experience of working at Board level or having had good exposure to Board members .

Brunelcare has a friendly, compassionate and inclusive culture. It is essential that you bring a passion for service delivery and work collegiately across the business. You should relish the opportunity to get out and meet managers, colleagues and service users, and generally be a visible, values-based leader within the organisation. 

We will be happy to consider applicants who wish to work flexibly. 

Grants Manager - Home Based
Home Based (with travel to London - on average about once a week)

Build a fairer society……unlock your potential with Locality

About Us

Locality is the national network supporting community organisations to be strong and successful. We are recruiting a Grant Manager and want to recruit diverse talent to deliver our mission.

Our staff tell us the best thing about working for Locality is the people; both within the organisation and outside of it. Locality is particularly keen to hear from people from ethnic minority backgrounds and those with disabilities as these groups are under-represented in our workforce. We want a diverse team to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with.

The Benefits

- Salary starting at £41,616, rising to £45,258 (plus London Weighting where appropriate)
- Flexible working options
- Five weeks’ holiday 
- Three grace days between Christmas and New Year
- Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Simply Health Cash Plan
- Interest Free Season Ticket Loan

The Role

As the Grants Manager, you’ll support our neighbourhood planning and community led housing programmes.

You may not have worked in the fields of neighbourhood planning or housing, but you must be able to understand and empathise with the issues that often small, volunteer-led organisations face and ensure that is reflected in the service you deliver. 

About You

To join us as a Grants Manager, you will need to be someone who takes pride in excellent programme and financial management; who has the confidence and ability to exercise judgement calls and deliver consistent decision-making within a high-volume environment. 

The closing date for this role is the 7th January 2020, with interviews scheduled to be held on the 20th and 22nd January 2020.

We work with amazing and talented individuals who want to change the world through the power of community; if you’re one too, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. 

Senior Independent Living Service Officer / Social Housing

Bath

37 hours per week 

Permanent

Salary £21,750 per annum

Background 

Our client is about providing people with homes and much more.  They are one of the largest landlords in the South West and ranked in the top 50 of The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Not-for-Profit Organisations to work for in the whole of the UK.  They care about their colleagues and this is evident in their sense of pride and the tireless work they do to support their customers.

With around 13,000 properties in the south west, the majority in Bath, they are about much more than just somewhere to live.  Their experience extends to supporting vulnerable people with thoughtful and effective additional services and improving their homes and estates, as well as building new places for people to live.

What you'll be doing

You will be assisting the Team Leader in the day to day running of the Independent Living Service.  You will be responsible for supporting the leadership and management of colleagues in the team. You will also hold a caseload of more complex customers yourself offering person centred support to each customer.

You will assist the Team Leader to grow the self-funder business by working alongside the Marketing Co-ordinator to hold promotional events and activities.  As part of a great team, you will also support the delivery of the Supporting People contract.

More about you 

You will be highly organised, resilient and able to work independently as well as part of a Team.

We recognise that every customer is different so you will need to be flexible in your approach when supporting customers in their own homes.  You will need to be respectful and mindful of customer needs and be able to maintain strong relationships with customers.

At the same time you will be able to demonstrate the ability to work in an interesting environment where no day is ever the same.

Being supportive is at the heart of our offer and commitment to customers, so if you are caring, passionate and have the desire to make a difference to the lives of some of the most vulnerable customers in our community then we would love to hear from you. 

Closing Date: 2nd January 2020 

Interviews: 8th January 2020

My client are a small charity with it's office based in the centre of Bath, they have been established for 30 years and focus on a wide range international development projects including maternal health, gender based violence and harmful practices, disability, education, palliative care and the elderly.

The role is to cover a period of maternity leave and is expected to last a minimum of 6 months but will most likely be extended beyond this (approx.9-12 months).

This position will be responsible for the individual giving programme for the charity, focusing on direct mail, mid level donors and cold acquisition.  You will deliver and manage direct mail appeals to their database of warm supporters including creative copywriting and design, liaison with external agencies and reporting, monitoring and evaluating progress.

You will line manage a Fundraising Assistant whose role is to support the individual giving programme, develop income from their church audience and support other members of the team.

The charity would like the successful candidate to commence employment in the new year (Jan/Feb).

Experience within a fundraising role within individual giving programmes and direct mail campaigns would be essential and you will have experience of Raisers Edge software package or similar CRM platform.  A creative approach to storytelling and experience in copy writing is a must along with strong relationship management skills and a high level of attention to detail/accuracy.

Interested?  Apply online today or contact Jo Aldred - REED Marketing & Creative for further details. 

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!

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.

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 

A great opportunity for a creative individual to manage all aspects of a discreate project, from start to finish, providing a shop window for your flair and skills as well as our organisation. 

You will develop content for a new website providing resources for schools to facilitate social action projects to enable young people to develop their confidence and skills.  You will work draw on existing Envision materials (from our existing Community-Apprenice programme we deliver ourselves in schools) as well as develop ideas of your own.  You will also work closely with Skillsbuilder to ensure that the materials reflect their syllabus.

In addition you will also manage the competition phase of our schools delivered pilot, testing ways to judge competition and managing the final pitching event.  This is a national #iwill funded project delivered in partnership with nine Co-op academies.

You will need experience creating on-line resources for facilitators and young people to complement direct experience of facilitating group work with young people. You need to have had some experience of working with secondary education and ideally be a qualified teacher. 

Sustrans is the charity making it easier for people to walk and cycle, by connecting people and places, creating liveable neighbourhoods, transforming the school run and delivering a happier, healthier commute.  Take the next step on your Sustrans journey by applying for the following key vacancy:

Recruitment Administrator

 (ref: SUS2816)

£19,735 per annum

37.5 hours per week – secondment cover to 31 May 2020 - based in Bristol

This is an exciting and varied role within our HR team! You will be responsible for providing an efficient recruitment service to the organisation and supporting candidates through their application journey. You will be working closely with other members of the HR team and our recruiting managers across the UK to ensure our recruitment processes and procedures are followed.

With a good standard of education, you will have experience in a similar administrative role and office administration systems and databases. With strong written and verbal communication skills, you will have the ability to manage your own workload, organise your time and be able to maintain successful working relationship. Working calmly and with good attention to detail is essential to this role. You will also be committed to Sustrans values, the promotion of active travel and sustainable transport. 

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 09:00am on Tuesday 10 December 2019. Interviews will take place in central Bristol on Thursday 19 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.