Community Co-ordinator (Contract)
Field Based (with travel throughout East Anglia) 

Are you a confident communicator with exceptional relationship-building skills? Could you use your enthusiasm and passion to unite charities and retailers in the fight against food poverty? If so, we want to hear from you!

About Us 

We are FareShare, the UK’s largest charity fighting hunger and food waste. We are a charitable distribution network that takes excess, in-date and good to eat food and redistributes it to other charities that turn it into meals.

Together with Irish social enterprise FoodCloud, we have created FareShare Go, an app that connects charities with retailers who have free surplus food that would otherwise go to waste. Since launching this scheme, we’ve connected over 7,500 charities with over 2,700 stores, which has resulted in countless meals for communities across the country. 

Our ambition is to roll out this valuable service to all retailers across the UK and Ireland. As such, we’re looking for a Community Co-ordinator to join us and support the success of FareShare Go in East Anglia. This is a fixed-term contract until the 1st March 2021. 

The Rewards 

- Salary of £21,000 - £23,000 per annum
- Expenses paid
- Pension
- Travelcard loans
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance programme

This is a great opportunity to join a talented team who are passionate about relieving food poverty, reducing waste and helping vulnerable people across the UK and Ireland. 

We’ll provide you with great training and support; all you need to bring are your incredible relationship-building skills and your drive to help create real change. 

We are helping charities working on the frontline to tackle the cause, not just the symptoms, of food poverty. If you think you could help us in our mission, apply now.  

The Role

As a Community Co-ordinator, you will support the growth and sustainability of the FareShare Go programme.

Covering the East Anglia territory, you will increase awareness of FareShare Go and the ways in which we can benefit charities and retailers who participate in the programme. 

You’ll make sure that new and existing programme participants understand the amazing work they’re doing by taking part and ensure that the needs of retailers and charities alike are met. 

Additionally, you will: 

- Visit new charities who are joining the programme, as well as existing members 
- Forge positive relationships with retailers to maximise the amount of charities they reach 
- Advise charities on how they can increase their capacity, so they can take on more food and help even more people 
- Handle any issues in a sensitive and diplomatic manner 
- Build relationships with colleagues in your region and outside of your immediate network
- Support activities at our Regional Centre when required

About You 

To join us as a Community Co-ordinator, you will need:

- Exceptional relationship-building skills with a range of stakeholders
- The proven ability to create links across teams to share best practice
- Great communication skills and the confidence to engage with a range of audiences 
- Strong IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Flexibility regarding your working arrangements as the role may involve UK travel
- A valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle

Level 2 or 3 Food Safety training would be beneficial, as would experience of data analysis and project planning. Experience with a CRM system, such as Salesforce, would be an advantage, as would a degree level qualification or previous experience in a similar role. 

Other organisations may call this role Community Engagement Co-ordinator, Partnerships Officer, Food Poverty Prevention Co-ordinator, Community Partnerships Officer, Charity Partnerships Co-ordinator, or Community Services Officer. 

The closing date for applications is the 14th April 2020. 

Webrecruit and FareShare are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you are ready to help us continue our amazing work as a Community Co-ordinator, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Starting salary:£25,000 (or pro rata, accordingly to hours worked)

Hours of Work:Flexible, between 28 and 37 hours per week

Length of contract: Permanent

Mary Frances Trust (MFT), a mental health charity based in Surrey, are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and driven Community Fundraiser.

This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic and creative person to develop further their fundraising skills. The role is relatively flexible and offers additional support from an experienced Fundraiser.

Job Purpose:

• Maximising income generation through community fundraising and delivering the MFT fundraising strategy.

• Meeting financial targets and assisting in the charity’s growth.

• Acting as an effective ambassador for Mary Frances Trust with consideration to the values and objectives of the charity.

  MAIN DUTIES:

• Development and implementation of Mary Frances Trust’s fundraising strategy.

• Building relationships with donors, companies and partners – making presentations, updating on progress and milestones.

• Devising and organising fundraising activities and events.

• Responsibility of using innovative ways to gain and retain donors and regular supporters.

• Managing and developing corporate partnerships.

• Managing information and record the profile and fundraising activity of donors on a database.

• Writing tailored grant applications to charitable trusts and foundations – with support from other members of the team.

• Creating new ideas for fundraising and identify suitable funding initiatives.

• Participating in the day to day work of the organisation – such as reporting, attending team and Board meetings as required, and taking a flexible approach to general administrative and support tasks.

• Presenting and reporting to the Senior Management Team and Board, on Targets set by the organisation.

• Representing the work of Mary Frances Trust at events to members of the public and supporters, where necessary delivering presentations

• Participating in staff appraisals and appropriate training for the role

• Working in accordance with Mary Frances Trust’s policies and procedures

• Working with the Volunteer Co-Ordinator to recruit fundraising volunteers.

For Application Form and Job Description please apply online.

Deadline 1st April 2020

About us

Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

About the role

This is an exciting new position in our ambitious and award-winning fundraising team, committed to finding innovative ways to build Crisis’ profile and support across the UK

In this role, you will be responsible for contributing to income growth across the West Midlands, and you will be involved in the development of networks and activity to generate funds from communities, individuals, local trusts, companies and volunteer fundraising groups, whilst ensuring an excellent supporter experience.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have previous experience of using your excellent communication skills to build a wide range of successful relationships and deliver first-rate supporter or customer care, ideally including having worked with volunteers.

You will be comfortable working remotely, often away from other fundraising colleagues, and will need to demonstrate your ability to use your own initiative to research and identify opportunities and deliver projects or events.

And, you’ll be highly motivated to help achieve the change needed to end homelessness altogether.

Benefits

As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy

• Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%

• 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

How to apply

If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please visit our website to apply online. In the supporting statement section, please address points 1, 2, 4 and 5 only of the person specification, which is available on our website by clicking on the red 'Vacancy Details' button.

If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the HR Team, contact details can be found on our website. 

Closing date: 29th March 2020 (23:59)

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage and applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.

For more information about our work and to see our work in action, please visit our website.

 
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094

We’re Mind, the mental health charity. We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect. We provide advice and support to empower anybody experiencing a mental health problem and we campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

Mind employs about 400 staff and we have a small team of volunteers. Most staff are based in Stratford, London, there is an office in Cardiff and there are a number of dispersed staff working across England and Wales.

Mind Cymru is the identity we use to talk about all our work in Wales and to coordinate and lead our work here, ensuring we are effective and accessible to all communities.

It’s a really exciting time to be in the Community and Events Fundraising team at Mind. Mental health is firmly on the public’s agenda, and more people than ever want to help Mind be there for everyone with a mental health problem by fundraising for us. We’re looking for a Community Fundraising Coordinator to help the Community & Events Fundraising team deliver income targets and ensure that our fundraisers have an excellent experience when fundraising for Mind, by providing high quality support to them.  

Based in our Cardiff office and reporting to the Senior Community Fundraising Officer for Wales, you will be responsible for delivering a robust supporter communications plan to our fundraisers who have chosen to organise their own activity, challenge or event for Mind.  

Please note, that Mind can close this role early and therefore encourage early applications.

Cydlynydd Codi Arian Cymunedol

Cyflog - £ 27,924 (gan gynnwys Pwysau Caerdydd)

35 awr yr wythnos

Parhaol

Nghaerdydd, Cymru

We’re Mind, yr elusen iechyd meddwl. Wnaethon ni ddim rhoi’r gorau iddi nes bod pawb sy’n profi problem iechyd meddwl yn cael cefnogaeth a pharch. Rydym yn darparu cyngor a chefnogaeth i rymuso unrhyw un sy'n profi problem iechyd meddwl ac rydym yn ymgyrchu i wella gwasanaethau, codi ymwybyddiaeth a hyrwyddo dealltwriaeth.

Mae Mind yn cyflogi tua 400 o staff ac mae gennym dîm bach o wirfoddolwyr. Mae'r mwyafrif o staff wedi'u lleoli yn Stratford, Llundain, mae swyddfa yng Nghaerdydd ac mae nifer o staff gwasgaredig yn gweithio ledled Cymru a Lloegr.

Mind Cymru yw'r hunaniaeth a ddefnyddiwn i siarad am ein holl waith yng Nghymru ac i gydlynu ac arwain ein gwaith yma, gan sicrhau ein bod yn effeithiol ac yn hygyrch i bob cymuned.

Mae'n amser cyffrous iawn i fod yn nhîm Codi Arian Cymuned a Digwyddiadau yn Mind. Mae iechyd meddwl yn gadarn ar agenda’r cyhoedd, ac mae mwy o bobl nag erioed eisiau helpu Mind i fod yno i bawb sydd â phroblem iechyd meddwl trwy godi arian inni. Rydym yn chwilio am Gydlynydd Codi Arian Cymunedol i helpu'r tîm Codi Arian Cymunedol a Digwyddiadau i gyflawni targedau incwm a sicrhau bod ein codwyr arian yn cael profiad rhagorol wrth godi arian ar gyfer Mind, trwy ddarparu cefnogaeth o ansawdd uchel iddynt.

Wedi'i leoli yn ein swyddfa yng Nghaerdydd ac yn adrodd i'r Uwch Swyddog Codi Arian Cymunedol yng Nghymru, byddwch yn gyfrifol am gyflwyno cynllun cyfathrebu cefnogwr cadarn i'n codwyr arian sydd wedi dewis trefnu eu gweithgaredd, her neu ddigwyddiad eu hunain ar gyfer Mind.

We are seeking a pro-active and engaging Corporate, Community and Events Fundraiser to raise the profile of the charity, grow supporters and corporate sponsors, increase fundraising volunteers and help raise funds for HorseWorld Trust through internal and external activities and events.

You will need to be confident, with excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrable experience of running fundraising events and community fundraising activities, developing corporate partnerships and volunteer engagement.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with drive and ambition and a minimum of 12 months experience in corporate and/or community fundraising / sales / event management.  A full driving licence and the use of a car are also essential.

For more details and to apply for this role please download the Role Profile/Person Specification and Application Form.

Richard House is looking for a Community Manager to join its fun and energetic team. As a key member of the Fundraising team the Community Manager will develop and implement the community fundraising strategy for Richard House, ensuring growth in the level of income raised from community fundraising activity. You'll be responsible for developing engaging fundraising activities and adapting fundraising styles that work with a wide range of stakeholders - building relationships and supporting local community groups, schools, individuals and organisations. You'll also be managing one direct report.

Our organisational strategy for the next three years is in development, so this is an exciting time to join us and make your mark on how we will grow community fundraising moving forward. There is plenty of opportunity in this role to bring new ideas to the table and to try new approaches. This is a role you can really make your own!

Global Rahmah Foundation

Job Title: Fundraising Coordinator

Location: Manchester

Hours: Full time (40 hours per week)

Salary: Competitive (based on experience)

Experience: Fundraising, 3 years

Global Rahmah Foundation is an international faith based humanitarian charity which strives to alleviate the suffering of needy people.

Our vision is to reach out and provide hope and assistance to some of the most vulnerable people in the world. We work to empower communities by providing them with sustainable, long term assistance to encourage growth and ensure the dignity of those we seek to assist.

We are seeking a highly motivated Fundraising Coordinator to join GRF, based in Manchester. We are looking for a driven, passionate individual to help recognise our fundraising ambitions!

Reporting to the manager, you will be directly responsible for promoting, co-ordinating and supporting fundraising at GRF. You will specifically focus on key areas of community fundraising, donations and legacy fundraising to work towards achieving targets and sustainability of our charity.

The Role:

- To work with the fundraising manager to help develop and maintain key fundraising systems

- Pro-actively work to achieve agreed income

- To actively and effectively promote fundraising opportunities to both internal and external stakeholders

- Increase internal knowledge and confidence in relation to fundraising

- Raise GRF's profile through fundraising activities

- Organise, manage and execute events

-Overlook ticket sales and event promotion

- Help establish and maintain a fundraising database

- Co-ordinate the recruitment and support of volunteers to support local fundraising

We are looking for someone who enjoys the challenges of and has a flare for negotiating, networking and developing relationships across a wide range of external customers including individuals, groups, companies and high value contacts, with the ability to deliver to target.

We are looking for someone who as the coordinator, can work as part of a team, whilst coordinating and pulling together information for the fundraising team, to be a central contact for fundraising activities within the organisation, supporting our fundraising volunteers, ensuring that the fundraising activities make the best use of volunteers, resources and systems to deliver objectives.

Other responsibilities will include responding to general enquiries from supporters, members of the public and internal colleagues in a timely manner, being aware of the overall activities of GRF and to represent GRF at functions when required.

Whilst there is a level of autonomy with this post, and an expectation that the successful applicant will manage their own work volumes and priorities for their workload, there are the inevitable requirements to ensure that all donor information is recorded on the Fundraising Database as appropriate, to work within the agreed budgets as directed, and to complete any other tasks that may be reasonably asked of you by the Manager.

About you:

- Demonstrable community fundraising experience is essential (minimum 3 years)

- Must have a full UK drivers licence and be willing to travel

- Adaptable communication skills

- Ability to work autonomously and self-direct

- Database experience

- Ability to confidently network, develop and sustain partnerships

- Problem solving, solution focused approach

- Enthusiastic and able to motivate both self and others

- Must respect and adhere to Islamic principles

To Apply:

Apply online and attach your CV.

Any employment with Global Rahmah Foundation will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory job references, relevant screening and proof of eligibility to live and work in the UK.

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We are seeking an experienced project coordinator for this exciting and varied role where you will be responsible for developing and delivering a programme of support services for adults born with a cleft lip and/or palate, working across the United Kingdom.

One in 700 people are born with a cleft lip and/or palate, a lifelong condition which impacts everyone differently. The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) works to improve the lives of people born with a cleft. We do this by providing knowledge, practical support, a community and a voice to people affected by cleft.

This is a fixed term contract until March 2021. This role is a fantastic way for you to use and develop your project management and relationship management skills in a small but dynamic charity.

Using the evidence base developed by our Adult Services Researcher you will continue to deliver some of our successful and on-going programmes such as our Cleft Talk podcast and our annual Adults’ Conference. You will also work with the team to find new and innovative ways to engage with those adults who are hardest to reach.

You will be joining a small, friendly team who are deeply committed to supporting families and adults affected by cleft. Your role will be at the forefront of our work with adults ensuring that an underserved, sometimes vulnerable community receive the critical support that they need.

Closing Date: 30th March 2020

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and for safeguarding purposes all applicants are required to complete an application form. No recruitment agencies please. 

About us

akt is the UK’s national LGBTQ Youth Homelessness charity.  We provide safe homes, mentoring, and support to ensure that no young person needs to choose between a safe home and being who they are. Currently 24% of young people facing homelessness in the UK identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender, and 77% cite abuse and rejection by their families after coming out as the primary reason for seeking help. The charity was founded in 1989 and operates service centres in London, Manchester, Newcastle, Bristol and works online through a digital service providing support and opportunities for e-mentoring across the UK. In 2012, akt opened the UK’s first emergency safe house for young LGBT people in the UK.  akt works with over 2,000 vulnerable young people a year providing both face to face and online assistance.

The team

This role sits within akt’s London Service Centre as part of the fundraising team and will be directly supervised by the Director of Fundraising.  The akt fundraising team comprises of:  The Director of Fundraising (London), Manager of Engagement (London), Community Giving Coordinator (London), Supporter Care Officer (London), Trust and Foundation Officer (Newcastle; part-time) and Community Giving Officer (Manchester; part-time). 

The role

The Fundraising Coordinator plays a key role in maintaining and enhancing relationships and growing income from corporate and individual donors (entry and mid-level) and corporate LGBT Networks.

Main duties and responsibilities

• With the Director of Fundraising, develop stewardship, cultivation and recognition plans for individual and corporate (entry to mid-level). 
• Plan and undertake face to face cultivation and solicitation visits with mid-level prospects of all types, with a view to establishing ownership of a growing number of prospects and donors.
• Strengthen and develop relationships with existing and new corporate LGBT networks to grow this income stream and facilitate volunteer opportunities. 
• With the Supporter Care officer, be responsible for the administration of gifts including managing gift renewals, recording new gifts and records on the database (ThankQ), generating thank-you letters and dealing with administration of Standing Orders, Direct Debit payments, etc.
• Dealing with enquiries from donors, supporters and volunteers, etc. in a welcoming, friendly and helpful manner, and ensuring that their requests are acted upon speedily and efficiently.
• Attending events as required.
• Performing other duties, as required, to fulfil department’s responsibilities and help other members of the wider team at busy times.

We're over the moon to leading the search party for a respected Welsh charity with a life-saving mission, powered by community and volunteers. We're looking for a talented Trusts Fundraiser with a passion for persuasive copy that results in winning bids and proposals.

This job isn't simply just bids and grant writing. We're looking for a relationship-led fundraiser who can also make meaningful connections with trusts, foundations and commissioners. The role provides an exciting opportunity to work with a growing fundraising team. Spearheading and supporting the growth of income, you'll take the lead on trusts and grants and nurture an already healthy income stream to reach its full potential.

With a strong focus on communication and writing skills, you'll manage and monitor your own workload and relationships and be timely and efficient with reporting. It's a 360-degree trusts role, so you'll also enjoy working with service delivery teams to gather detail, develop analytics and improve processes.

Who are we looking for?
Ideally someone with previous trusts experience, although we'd be happy to consider candidates from other income streams (community, corporate, major gifts) looking to forge a career in trusts. We'd also be open to bid writing candidates from the private sector with transferable skills. You'll be naturally inquisitive and always keen to learn and develop your skills, keeping abreast of trends and developments in the grant-making field.

Based from Cardiff office and open to partial homeworking. Flexible employer with life and family-friendly culture. Condensed hours, a 9-day fortnight and 4 days per week are all possible for the right candidate.

We're looking to move quickly with this opportunity, as the charity is currently supporting the NHS with essential COVID-19 efforts.

Please get in touch as soon as possible with a copy of your CV for lots more detail. Our regional specialist for Wales, Amelia Lee, is managing this opportunity: [email protected]

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.

Your experience of working in the mental health field has given you a good understanding of community working and lone working plus a proven ability to break down stigma and the barriers associated with working with the client group. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Community Connector.

NHS England recently announced a new transformation fund to be allocated to pilot sites within 12 Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships/Integrated Care Systems across the country to test new and integrated models of primary and community mental health care. The Surrey Heartlands Health and Care Partnership in Redhill is one of these successful pilot sites, and Richmond Fellowship are proud to be part of that partnership.

The role of Community Connector will be fundamental to the developing of these innovative new teams and mental health services based within networks of GP Practices (Primary Care Networks). Indeed, whoever takes on this particular challenge will be instrumental in supporting the ongoing development and mobilisation of integrated primary care mental health services in the future. Along the way, you’ll work jointly with a Mental Health Practitioner to conduct assessments. We’ll also rely on you to help patients identify their socially determined needs and goals, provide self-management tools and develop personal support plans. Delivering a range of motivational and structured psycho-social interventions, promoting independence through an enabling asset based approach and developing effective relationships with a range of agencies to facilitate a ‘joined up’ approach  - these are just some aspects of this vital role.

As well as proven relevant experience, you’ll need an appropriate diploma or degree i.e. in counselling, psychology, social work, probation, mental health, Health and Social Care (level 3), NVQ’s level 3+ and/or community experience of drug, alcohol, mental health work. You’ll also need the ability to work co-operatively and flexible as part of a multidisciplinary team from a service hub in one of three locations, and be willing to travel to and from a number of different locations on a daily basis. Comfortable working to the confidentiality, consent, information sharing and safeguarding policies of the integrated service, the ability to manage any challenging behaviour, anger and verbal aggression from patients is important too. And, it goes without saying that you have excellent communication skills and are proficient in the use of office IT.

A full driving licence, access to a vehicle and insurance for business use are also required for this role, which is also subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level. Please note past drug and/or alcohol or criminality history will not necessarily discount you from undertaking this role.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits? Apply now via our website.

The closing date for this post is 25th March 2020.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits? Apply now via our website.

Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

We are looking for a creative and thoughtful fundraiser to secure unrestricted and project funding from grant making trusts and foundations, and support other fundraising activity as part of a small yet dynamic team. The role is central to the charity’s function, generating around a quarter of its total income.  The successful postholder will be pivotal to the ongoing sustainability of charity and will benefit from working within a supportive, creative and forward-looking team, alongside nine staff and over 700 volunteers.

Ideally, the post-holder will have proven ability to manage a trusts income stream, through understanding, building relationships and maximising the value of existing supporters, and researching and recruiting new trust supporters as part of a clear strategic plan.

You will work closely with our programme staff, using project plans and budgets to secure funds for our activities in Africa and the UK. You will also be responsible for producing a timetable to ensure quality narrative and financial reports for funders, and for writing these updates, with the support of the programme team.

This post is full time, based at our head office in Netley Marsh, near Southampton. Part time hours will be considered - please state when applying, and indicate proposed hours. 

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter (two pages maximum) explaining what you would bring to the role, and your motivation for applying to Jemma Chambers, Head of Fundraising. The selection process will include an interview day 9.30-3.30 - this is provisionally planned for Monday 6th April. 

Role summary

The Fundraising Coordinator plays a vital role in maintaining Jigsaw’s existing partnerships, forming new relationships and managing Jigsaw’s events portfolio. You will be working closely with the Head of Fundraising to ensure that fundraising targets are met with regards to Corporate, Community and Events fundraising. You will also have responsibility for line managing Jigsaw’s office based Fundraising Volunteers as well as developing Jigsaw’s Fundraising Volunteer programme.

You will make a difference by:

• Helping drive forwards the Fundraising Team strategy
• Growing charitable income
• Creating and strengthening relationships with corporate partners, community groups, institutions and individuals
• Managing Jigsaw’s Fundraising Volunteers Programme
• Promoting and managing Jigsaw’s fundraising events

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following personal attributes:

• Direct experience of at least one of the key areas of fundraising. Either corporate, community or events fundraising
• Knowledge and experience of the fundraising environment and regulatory framework in the voluntary sector
• Excellent communication skills with experience of writing and editing promotional material
• Experience of networking and building strong relationships with stakeholders
• Good IT skills to include Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience of working with and managing volunteers

Salary: £25,000- £28,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Contract terms: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm

Annual Leave: 25 days (up to 4 to be taken between Christmas & New Year) plus bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Fixed term contract until March 2021

Are you passionate about ending rough sleeping? 

About the role and what we’re looking for

As the Outreach Coordinator you will take responsibility for the day-to-day service delivery of the Reading Street Outreach Team.  You will have direct line management duties for a small team, comprising a number of outreach workers and a housing led worker. 

You will take an active role in all operational requirements, from recruitment to people management, data analysis, ensuring a consistently high standard of service delivery and effective multi-agency partnership working.  You will be highly motivated, often working to your own initiate, and be proactive in identifying creative solutions to often complex and fluid situations. 

We are looking for highly motivated people who share our ambition and have some experience of dealing directly with the public and/or customers in a busy service environment. Great communication skills and experience of working effectively with others is essential in this role. 

This role will suit someone with experience in dealing with rough sleepers with multiple needs and the ability to work with challenging behaviour. You will also have some understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people and the difficulties they experience in accessing services. If you have the ability to empower individuals to make positive changes and a willingness to develop these valuable skills we want to hear from you.

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

St Mungo’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation.

As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.

• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

At St Mungo’s, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 7 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carer’s and Parent’s, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, Irish and Women’s Action.

• Flexible Working and Other Benefits

St Mungo’s is proud to pay client facing staff above average for the sector. We run a cycle to work scheme and also offer season tickets loans to all staff.

St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the document available tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on 13 April 2020

Interview and assessments on: TBC

DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.