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.
Events Fundraiser
Salary: Circa £18,000 depending on experience + 6% pension contribution
Location: Bristol
Contract type: Full time, permanent
Benefits
- 6% employer pension contribution
- 25 days of annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
- Employee assistance programme in place with free access to confidential, professional legal and health advice
- Cycle to work scheme
Meningitis Research Foundation (MRF): We are a leading UK, Irish and international charity that aims to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of meningitis and septicaemia (also known as sepsis). It is an exciting time for the charity as we expand our reach and impact to meeting the challenges of meningitis and septicaemia wherever they exist in the world, and are set to play a role in developing a new global roadmap to defeat meningitis alongside major international public health organisations.
The candidate: We are seeking an enthusiastic, outgoing candidate who is passionate about fundraising especially within the student market. You will be sociable and enjoy networking as the role will require relationship management as well as looking to develop new university partnerships. You will also be a confident presenter and work well as part of a team.
The application process: The closing date for completed applications is Monday 9th December.
Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 16th December, please be available for these dates if shortlisted for interview. If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role further, please select the apply button shown.
Please be advised that CVs alone will not be considered.
Following receipt of satisfactory references, the successful candidate will ideally be able to start work in January 2020.
MRF is committed to safeguarding, any advertised role will require references and confirmation of your identity will be undertaken. Specific roles will state if there is a requirement for further checks.
So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as an Events Fundraiser, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Other organisations may call this role University Partnership Co-ordinator, Fundraising Assistant, Fundraising Co-ordinator, Supporter Engagement Assistant, Supporter Engagement Co-ordinator, or Fundraising Campaign Assistant.
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!
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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.
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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
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.