Midaye is looking to employ a diligent and enthusiastic Community Link Officer to provide effective client management and referral processes for multiple, community-based projects. The successful candidate will help us work effectively and efficiently to design, deliver and oversee processes which ensure that our clients receive the most from their engagement with our services. 

The new Community Link Officer will be a central part of our close-knit, vibrant and committed staff team. We work with members of the BME communities in West London for whom English is an additional language. Our clients are usually first- and second-generation refugees, ex-refugees and migrants. We help them become healthier, better educated and more informed about services. Our activities empower, advocate for and support the most disadvantaged and isolated members of these communities. 

If you would like to join us in providing our crucial community services, you must demonstrate that you are highly organised and efficient, able to prioritise and manage your workload and can support a diverse staff team in providing services to our clients. You will need to have a good understanding of community organisations, excellent interpersonal skills and high levels of emotional and cultural competency. Project management experience, report writing skills, data management and processing and confidence with IT systems and database management are also necessary. 

In return, you will gain the satisfaction of knowing that your work is making a difference to disadvantaged and deprived communities in London. Your role will be a crucial one within Midaye, and the work you do keeping us organised and on track will be appreciated by staff, volunteers, trustees and clients alike. You will have the opportunity to grow in your role, and to gain experience in all areas of running a busy charity. You will be part of a friendly staff team who work towards Midaye’s goals with commitment and good humour. 

Do you want to help build a world where everyone feels part of a community? 

Do you have experience in administrative, customer-facing roles?

Are you an organised, detail-oriented person?

If you answered yes to all of the above, this could be the role for you!
 

We’re looking for a community administrator with strong communication and interpersonal skills, excellent attention to detail and experience in customer service or other customer- or client-facing roles. The community administrator works closely with the Delivery Manager and our service delivery teams to ensure our community centre is a well-used resource.  

This part-time post plays a vital role in providing administrative assistance regarding our venue bookings, record keeping, key holding and facilities use. It is an exciting opportunity to support us to deliver our strategy by maintaining strong positive relationships with the community we support and wider partners in the area. This post will act as point of contact for venue hire queries as well as coordinate the out-of-hours cleaning and keyholding.

Therefore, the successful candidate will have experience in administration and record-keeping. If you are organised, personable and able to multi-task, this is a fantastic opportunity for you.

What we do

Time & Talents is a lively, busy community centre in the heart of Rotherhithe, London SE16.  Set in a leafy heritage building, and ‘T&T2’, our second venue in Surrey Quays Shopping Centre, we offer something for everyone. With a history of 134 years of supporting people of all ages in Rotherhithe and Bermondsey, we bring people together for mutual support, fun and friendship, with a wide range of services and activities for older people and other adults, along with children and families’ programmes and a range of volunteering projects.  We are at an exciting stage of development. Our income has grown substantially in recent years and this growth has enabled us to develop our programmes and activities to reduce loneliness and social isolation in the local community by supporting more older adults, children and families.

The role

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Venue bookings administrator, communicating and managing hirings
• Records keeping, including basic finance tasks
• General point of contact regarding building use, monitoring and responding to queries
• Line managing the two cleaning / keyholding sessional workers
• Some out-of-hours opening/closing of the building (by arrangement)
• Marketing and outreach, including social media and our wordpress website

About you

You are passionate about the power of community to connect and support people, and you like to work in collaboration with others.  You are methodical with demonstrable experience in administration or a customer-facing role, particularly able to show administrative experience including managing records or database entries. You’re flexible, accountable, take responsibility, are highly organised and skilled in multitasking and balancing priorities. 

About us

We are an energetic, experienced, and passionate team of 17, with a strong sense of shared purpose and a lively sense of humour. You’ll have the chance to make a big contribution to a growing, ambitious and innovative organisation which has doubled its reach and impact in recent years.

This role is full time, with flexibility for regular evening and occasional weekend working.

Time & Talents is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity, and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person that they are. We actively encourage applications from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.

If you would like an informal chat about the job, please email:  recruitment @ timeandtalents . org . uk  (without the spaces) with your phone number and a suitable time for us to call.

The closing date is 09.00 on Monday 15th November; interviews the weeks commencing 22nd and 29th November

TO APPLY: All applications to be submitted online via CharityJob. Send a CV and a cover letter of no more than two sides of A4, explaining why you want the job and how your experience relates to the job description and person specification.

IMPORTANT: We’ll use cover letters to assess applications alongside CVs. Please ensure you take the time to include a well-written cover letter as detailed above. We won’t assess applications without one.

COVID-19: the safety and wellbeing of our current and future employees remains a top priority, therefore while interviews are planned to be in-person, they will be conducted remotely by video if necessary.

We are looking for a dedicated, empathic and organised person to join our growing family support team here at the BDFA. This is a home-based role (anywhere in the UK) and part time at 21 hours per week.

The BDFA is the only patient organisation in the UK for families affected by Batten disease, a rare and terminal neurodegenerative condition that affects children and young people.

This role as Family Support Worker will include daily contact with families and supporting their needs, logging information, providing support and training for schools and liaising with professionals such as nurses, social workers and teachers. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of our Head of Family Support and Advocacy.

This job requires a resilient and empathic individual who has passion for supporting those in our Batten community, with the desire to reach and support our growing Batten community.

The Elfrida Society (Elfrida) started its work with people with learning disabilities 100 years ago. Initially known as Elfrida Rathbone Islington, we continue to build on our work with people with learning disabilities, in Islington and surrounding boroughs. Throughout our long history, The Elfrida Society has always been proud of its cherished community base. We have a strong record of campaigning for inclusivity and against injustice, ensuring people with learning disabilities have the same chances and opportunities to succeed in life and that their voice and rights are represented.

We are particularly proud to be an accessible and accountable employer of people with learning disabilities. Currently our organisation is supported by a strong team of 24 staff, including 14 employees with learning disabilities and a dedicated team of volunteers.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Elfrida Society provides advocacy and support services across Islington, other London boroughs and neighbouring counties. The Elfrida Society Parents Project (ESPP) provides specialist, independent and holistic advocacy service in support of parents with learning disabilities and/or learning difficulties.

As a specialist advocate within the ESPP will ensure the view and voice of parents with learning disabilities and/or learning difficulties are heard. They will ensure that child neglect and child protection processes are fair and that no stone is left unturned to ensure every effort is put in place, via family support services to offer parents with learning disabilities and/or learning difficulties every chance of success to become the parent their child needs.

The ESPP works across a range of areas including education, health, disability, housing, benefits, family intervention and family support as planned with the relevant commissioning authority. Supporting parents to understand and navigate the care proceeding processes and ensuring that their individual support needs are considered, and their rights met by social workers, legal representatives, barristers and any other relevant professionals when providing in Lay advocacy in court hearings.

Specialist advocates will also support parents to access services via signposting or referrals to specialist services when a need has been identified.

This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for someone looking to play a leading role in a small but influential national charity building a positive legacy for the late Jo Cox MP. We are looking for someone with excellent relationship building skills, experience of working with volunteers, and a genuine commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion to help advance our communities work. Through this role you will play a key role in continuing Jo Cox’s legacy over the years to come.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Communities Officer will play a key role in the delivery of the Foundation’s Moment to Movement project. Reporting to the Communities Manager, your primary responsibility will be to support the development and growth of our More in Common organiser community, including being the first point of contact for enquiries from existing members and potential new groups. You’ll also support the delivery of an organiser training and learning programme for both the More in Common groups and Great Get Together organisers. 

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for someone who is engaged, enthusiastic, and happy to work both as part of a team, but also on their own initiative. Excellent organisational skills are a must, as is the ability to work out what the most important thing to be doing is when things are busy! 

In addition, you will have strongly held personal values which align with The Jo Cox Foundation’s vision and Jo’s ‘more in common’ ethos. These will be reflected in your respect for others and the desire to make a truly positive contribution through your work.

Please see the attached documents for a full Job Description and Person Specification.

The Jo Cox Foundation is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity to ensure that we reflect the full breadth of people we aim to support and are able to fulfil our vision of a kinder, more compassionate society where every individual has a sense of belonging. We recognise that our team does not currently reflect a diverse range of life-experiences and perspectives. Currently, people from Black communities, people from minority ethnic communities and people who have a disability are underrepresented in our organisation. We would therefore particularly welcome applications from these groups.

The Jo Cox Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and we actively encourage applicants from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion both within our staff team and our community programmes. 

Job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (Protected Characteristics).  To ensure this, we use a blind recruitment process.

Along with our Flexible Working policy and Employee Assistance Programme, the Foundation strives to provide the support and adaptations needed for every employee to fulfil their role to the best of their ability. 

Please let us know if we can make any reasonable adjustments to your application by emailing us. 

As a Community and Project Support Worker here at Share Community, we can promise you a varied and rewarding role working in a committed and supportive team to help people live more fulfilled lives.

About Us

Share is a registered charity and a centre for training and wellbeing. We provide a range of programmes helping adults with learning disabilities, autism and other support needs become more happy, healthy and independent. Our vision is a world where disabled people are fully included in society, living the life they choose, and we need talented people to help us make that happen.

About the role

We have a part-time, 16 hours per week position available, working Monday 10am - 4pm, Thursdays either 10am-5pm or 11am-6pm, and Saturdays OR Sundays working 12pm - 5pm.

You'll be based across our sites in Clapham Junction, Brixton, and Tooting.

You’ll help people build the life skills they need to make positive long term changes. You’ll support our students in their sessions, both at our training centres and out in the community, helping them achieve their personal objectives and keep learning in an engaging, fun and stimulating way.

Who we’re looking for

• You’ll have experience supporting adults with learning disabilities or autism
• You’re an excellent communicator, someone who listens with great patience and empathy
• Coping with tricky situations won’t phase you due to your resilient nature
• You’re passionate about helping people reach their goals
• Most importantly, you share our strong commitment to the inclusion of disabled people in society, you believe in equality for all

For a full job description and person specification, please visit our website

Why work for us?

Share is committed to empowering disabled people. You’ll make a difference every day, helping people to live as independently as possible.

Our values drive us forward. They provide the framework for everything we do, including who we hire. We believe everyone has something to offer others, and we build on people's individual talents, interests and abilities. We think happy employees are successful employees.

We won employer of the year at the Wandsworth Business Awards in 2019 and we hold gold Investors in People accreditation. This means we truly understand the value of people: we focus on what people can do, not what holds them back. And we have robust policies in place so that every single person working at Share takes ownership for making our programmes come to life.

We’ve been praised for our thorough induction process and supportive working environment where everyone has a voice and is valued. You’ll be surrounded by people who support you, challenge you, and inspire you.

How to apply

To apply please visit our website.

You can also download and complete the application form below, and send it to us via email.

We positively welcome applications from all parts of the community and from people with diverse cultural backgrounds and lived experience.

We focus on ability and believe people work best when they feel valued, safe and happy. We do all that we can to make sure that Share is friendly and welcoming to everyone.

This job is subject to two satisfactory references, evidence of qualifications, an enhanced DBS check and providing evidence of right to work in the UK. If you are disabled and would like to discuss other ways of submitting your application, please get in touch

Do you want to help offenders resettle into the community?

Do you have a passion to see transformation in people’s lives?

ABOUT WLM

WLM has been working in the community in London since 1887. We currently work in Lambeth, Southwark, Westminster and Islington with a focus on PTS Coaching, Hubs & Residential Services, Counselling & Therapeutic Services and Criminal Justice Services. 

WLM is a values led organisation. Our people are the heart of what we do. We have recently embarked on developing an asset-based approach in partnership with Mayday Trust building on our work embedding recovery and psychologically informed approaches

ABOUT THE SERVICE

WLM Katherine Price Hughes House (KPH) is an Independent Approved Premises commissioned by the Ministry of Justice. Approved Premises (APs) provide an enhanced level of supervision, monitoring and rehabilitation for those released from prison. The post requires experience of working with vulnerable people and an understanding of residential setting. 

The aim of WLM KPH is to provide every resident with a transforming experience which brings together an awareness of risk reduction, organised and effective rehabilitation into the community, and personal growth and motivation. WLM KPH aims to provide a residential placement which operates to Enabling Environment Standards which provide a flexible and adaptable framework to support improved relationships and well-being for all.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We need an experienced Housekeeper with the ability to achieve and maintain the highest standards of cleanliness.  The chosen candidate must be professional, maintain appropriate boundaries in how they carry out their duties and work together with colleagues to ensure that housekeeping duties are carried out safely in the building.

HOW TO APPLY

• Please visit our website to apply and to download the job description. 
• The closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 25th October 2021.
• Interview dates are to be confirmed, however the post may be closed before the date above so please apply early.
• An Enhanced DBS is required for the role.

Please ensure that all documents submitted to WLM are in either MS Word document or PDF format. If you are using the Pages application on an Apple device, you will need to change the document to one of these formats.

Croydon Drop In is an established, award-winning provider of advice, information, guidance and counselling to the community of Croydon and we are committed to improving the welfare of local children, young people and families.

We are looking for a motivated individual to join our busy and creative Outreach Team who travel across the Borough with the Talkbus to set up in local housing communities, shopping centres, schools, colleges, parks, leisure centres and youth centres. It’s essential that you have a manual driving licence so you can help drive the bus and that you enjoy being part of a highly skilled and experienced team that is out and about in the community, listening, supporting and taking action when appropriate.

Closing date for applications: 10am on Monday 1st November 2021

Interview date: Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th November 2021

21 hours per week, in the office or local outreach locations, no remote working

PURPOSE OF THE POST
• To give infrastructure support to local voluntary and community sector (VCS) groups, social
enterprises and residents towards setting up new activities and adopting a community safety
approach.
• Seek funding for new activities. 
• Setup and run a network for participants. 
• Promote safe communities volunteering. 

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Formulate a detailed work plan for the implementation of the set outputs, outcomes, and budget.
• Support VCS organisations with measuring and communicating impact.
• To provide practical information to local groups on appropriate funding streams and their criteria by reviewing their funding proposals and offering feedback.
• To advise local VCS groups and social enterprises on a range of legal structures, policies, and charity registration issues; and assist in choosing the most appropriate structures and assist with their registration process.
• To plan and ensure implementation of the Training Programmes and its delivery in co-operation with other EHCVS Staff. Where training is outsourced, commission appropriate trainers to deliver relevant training courses in accordance with the training needs identified.
• To be aware of local and national initiatives and how these relate to local issues and be able to advise and disseminate relevant information to the local VCS.

OTHER DUTIES
• Assist in producing briefings, information, and web material.
• Assist in producing monitoring and evaluation information
• Assist in developing and organising events
• Represent Ealing & Hounslow CVS at meetings and events relevant to your project.
• Undertake other related project duties as may be required
• To work in co-operation with other members of the staff team of EHCVS, attend appropriate internal and external meetings.
• Support EHCVS with other project developments and funding applications to funders.
• To undertake, as identified by EHCVS’s Board of Trustees any occasional additional duties
commensurate with the responsibilities of the post which may not be purely related to this role.

MONITORING AND EVALUATION
• To record monitoring information; review progress of current projects on a weekly basis and manage upwards.
• Prepare written evaluation reports for EHCVS, projects and services.
• Support the Funding and Partnerships manager and Development Services Manager with monitoring information collated from service as and when required, Weekly and monthly reporting.

CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITIES
• To ensure that Equal Opportunities and all other EHCVS organisational policies are actively
implemented and adhered to in all areas of your work.
• To work with EHCVS staff and volunteers towards the effective achievement of the organisation’s objectives.
• To ensure all volunteers working with you are given appropriate induction and to provide information and support for all volunteers working for EHCVS

MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT
The postholder will be employed by Ealing & Hounslow CVS and supervised and managed by the Senior Development Services Manager. The postholder will participate in monthly supervision with their line manager as well as a weekly team meeting and organisation-wide staff meetings. An individual induction and training plan will be agreed on.

About FSUK

FareShare is an award winning charity, we are the UK’s national network 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 almost 11,000 frontline charities and community groups.

Hunger is a growing issue in the UK and while there is surplus food that is otherwise going to waste, we believe that this food should be used to feed people first.

The COVID19 pandemic has shone a spotlight on the issue of food insecurity in the UK and with it, FareShare’s ability to get food to vulnerable communities nationwide. We are fortunate to benefit from the support of major retailers, the media, sports ambassadors and a groundswell of public engagement. As a result, there has never been a more exciting time to join an organisation at the heart of public consciousness.

About the Role

As Community Coordinator, your role will focus on the growth and sustainability of the FareShare Go programme across Kent and some areas in Surrey, through maximising relationships and adding value to create the best experience for our charity community. The successful candidate will be an exceptional communicator, with an approachable nature who will play a vital role in developing and maintaining charity and retailer relationships, plus raising awareness of FareShare Go across your local area. 

Main Responsibilities

• Charity account management: You will carry out virtual calls and in person visits with new and existing charities, and be responsible for ensuring that coverage KPIs are reached and maintained for both new and existing retailers. Using your analysis of charity needs, plus your knowledge of retailer and store profiles, you will use these visits to maximise the offer to charities, ensuring the service meets their requirements. 
• Community Capacity Building: As part of the Building of relationships with charities, you will seek opportunities to enable and empower charities to increase their capacity and ability to take more food, to ultimately increase the redistribution of surplus food to those in need. 
• Sustainability and Compliance: You will work with your Regional Manager and team to identify stores where re-engagement activities are needed to improve charity coverage and charity compliance. You will work to maximise the amount of food collected by charities with lower levels of compliance. You will also be responsible for undertaking food safety reviews with charities to ensure compliance. 
• Retailer Engagement: You will play a key role in maintaining strong retailer relationships across your region. You will take an active role in any meet and greets with retailers, where required. Plus, you will be responsible for maintaining regular contact with the relevant retail stakeholders in your region, sensitively dealing with any issues in a professional manner, as and when they arise. 
• FareShare Network Engagement: We aim to become 'oneFareShare’. These roles are an integral part of our FareShare network and you will partner closely with the Regional Centre(s) in your areas. You will work on joint initiatives which improve and grow the FareShare community, ensuring that charities have access to the FareShare service which best meet their needs. 

Ideal Candidate

Essential Criteria

• Have exceptional relationship building skills with a range of stakeholders 
• Be a strong communicator who is able to engage with a variety of audiences. 
• Be confident and assertive in handling difficult situations, whilst demonstrating calmness and professionalism 
• Strong problem solving skills 
• Self-manage your own performance and workload. 
• Have initiative and innovative thinking, in order to shape new/different ways of working 
• Have strong IT skills 
• Be flexible with working arrangements as the role may involve high levels of travel to areas of the UK. 
• Have a valid driver’s licence for the UK, access to a car and can undertake extensive travel across your region. 

Desirable 

• Level 2/3 Food Safety training is desirable, but training will be provided. 
• Have previous experience working with constituent relationship management (CRM) software. Salesforce experience is advantageous. 
• Some experience in data analysis and project planning 
• Be degree educated or have a strong career history with relevant skills. 

Values and behaviours

• A commitment to equal opportunities and safeguarding.
• An understanding of, and enthusiasm for, FareShare’s mission and strategy.
• A commitment to continuous professional development.
• An empathy with volunteers and an understanding of their needs.
• Flexible and non-judgemental approach to people and work.
• Willingness and ability to travel in the UK.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Employers pension contribution of 4% Life assurance -  group life scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Interest free bicycle purchase loan scheme

Season ticket loan

Flexible working 

Community Fundraiser

We are seeking a Community Fundraiser to provide excellent supporter care and develop and deliver a range of individual and community fundraising initiatives.

Momentum Children’s Charity supports families whose children have cancer or a life-challenging condition.

Position: Community Fundraiser

Location: East Molesey

Salary: £25-£29k depending on experience

Hours: Permanent, Full Time

Closing date: 9th November

About the role:

As Community Fundraiser you will deliver a range of fundraising initiatives throughout the year working in our catchment areas of SW London, Surrey & Sussex. This is an exciting and fast-paced environment, within a creative and dynamic team.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Manage the charity's existing and new community fundraisers providing appropriate advice and support
• Maximise fundraising and ensure long term charity involvement
• Manage income and expenditure budgets to ensure that targets are met
• Build relationships with, and make applications to, community groups and local organisations
• Plan, manage and develop a programme of bespoke community events
• Manage the administration linked to individual and community fundraisers
• Attend select community events acting as a charity ambassador
• Manage and develop Momentum Children’s Charity’s in-memoriam & tribute giving scheme

About you:

You will be an enthusiastic and confident Community Fundraiser with excellent communication skills and experience of developing strong relationships whilst working towards the achievement of targets.

The ideal candidate will also have experience of:

• Knowledge of Institute of Fundraising codes of practice
• Proven track record in achieving financial and non-financial targets
• Knowledge of the principles of good donor management and/or customer care
• Knowledge of the principles of good donor management and/or customer care

Although not essential experience of working with volunteers and a good understanding of budgeting and financial management would be beneficial as would an awareness of Legal and financial aspects of lotteries, licensing laws etc.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Community Fundraiser, Regional Fundraiser, Fundraising Manager, Fundraising, Fundraiser, Corporate Fundraiser, Fundraising Officer, Regional Fundraising, Events Fundraising, etc

Job Description

Job Title: Community Coordinator

Reporting To: Head of Community

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000

Contract type: Permanent

About The Felix Project

The Felix Project is London's biggest food redistribution charity and the largest end-to-end food redistribution charity in Europe.

Our vision is a London where no one goes hungry and good food is never wasted.

We rescue surplus food from businesses, supermarkets, restaurants and farms. This food is nutritious, in-date, and safe and includes a high proportion of fresh vegetables, fruit, meat and fish. If we did not rescue this food, it would be at risk of going to waste. Instead, we deliver it free of charge to London charities, schools, food banks, COVID food hubs and other organisations serving people in need. Our food is a vital lifeline for children and families, people on low incomes, people who have lost their jobs, the homeless, refugees, domestic abuse survivors, the elderly and keyworkers.

We are a very ambitious and dynamic young charity and we haven’t stopped growing since we were founded in 2016 in memory of Felix Byam Shaw, by his father, entrepreneur Justin Byam Shaw. We recently ran a very high-profile media campaign with the Evening Standard and Independent, raising £10million to feed London. We have celebrity endorsement from Reece James, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Jack Whitehall, Steven Fry, James May and many others.

Last year we delivered enough food for 21.1 million meals to help people in need. We have continuing major growth plans for the next 4 years, with a target of delivering enough food for 100 million meals by 2024. Because nearly all the food we receive is donated by the food industry and volunteers, every £1 of expenditure redistributes £10 worth of food. 

Purpose of the Job

The Community Team works within Operations focusing on the development, delivery and support of the Felix mission that no one goes hungry through the growth of the network of charities, community groups and other key stakeholders involved in the support of vulnerable Londoners. The Community Coordinator role will explore and develop partnerships with a wide range of organisations that will help to build the network’s capacity to accept and distribute food as we work towards distributing 42,000 tonnes a year, or the equivalent of 100 million meals by 2024.

You will identify, develop and deliver an end-to-end engagement service to our network of community organisations to ensure we are at the forefront of any service offering involving food for the vulnerable. Your work will allow us to effectively monitor and evaluate our growth against our strategic objectives including ensuring recipients of our food are compliant with all relevant legislation and guidance as required by our food partners.

Duties and Accountabilities

• Contribute toward Felix achieving its network growth targets in line with the objectives for food supply and operational capacity 
• Working with Head of Community Engagement & Community Partnerships Manager identify, develop and maintain relationships with our network of community organisations to achieve mission objectives
• Develop, maintain and support our engagement service to support end-to-end lifecycle and achieve long-term sustainable partnerships
• Regular reporting and measurement against agreed KPIs
• Proactively engage and collaborate with all teams within Felix to increase impact and quality of service delivery
• Deliver innovative services compliant with all relevant legislation and standard operating procedures including food safety, health and safety, data protection and volunteer policies etc
• Act as an ambassador for The Felix Project as required

Person Specification

You will have 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 continue to 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.

Essential skills/knowledge relevant to this role 

• Successful track record in a relationship management position in charity or commercial sector 
• Adept at managing a range of stakeholders from senior management teams to grass roots 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
• Ability and willingness to work in a busy environment 
• Ability to work within a team of varied individuals with a positive attitude
• Committed to reducing food waste and fighting food poverty 

Desirable skills/knowledge relevant to this role 

• Committed to reducing food waste and fighting food poverty
• Flexibility in terms of working hours
• Food Safety Level 3
• Full UK Driving Licence (with no more than 6 points) held for at least 1 year – over 21 for insurance purposes

What you’ll get in return

You will be working in an upbeat, innovative charity with strong vision, ambition and a fantastic culture and leadership team.  This role is located across our operations based in: Deptford, Enfield, Park Royal and Poplar with an expectation that you will work in any one of these locations as required as part of your duties. The salary is c£25,000-£30,000 per annum (dependant on experience), 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Recruitment timeline

Applications close: 5pm, Sunday 24th October

First interviews: Wednesday 3rd November

Second interviews: Wednesday 17th November

Thames Community Officer (Flexible around the Greater Thames)
Reference: SEP20217660
Location: Flexible around the Greater Thames
Salary: £22,986.00 - £25,500.00 Per Annum
Contract Duration: 15 months
Benefits: Pension, Annual Leave, Life Assurance

Are you passionate about working with people and want to save nature? Are you an inspiring communicator with the ability to motivate others, especially young people, to take action for nature?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and people-focused Thames Community Officer to inspire people about the wonderful wildlife of the Thames Estuary.

About the role

You will develop a community engagement programme that will raise awareness and understanding of the Estuary and its wildlife. You’ll be both creative and innovative when it comes to organising engagement events that support our work in restoring and protecting this valuable landscape.

About The Greater Thames Estuary projects

The Greater Thames Estuary is fantastic for wildlife but it’s under threat!

The RSPB are embarking on helping to create A Greener Thames, with a program of landscape-scale restoration and enhancement projects across the Greater Thames Estuary working alongside partners including Kent Wildlife Trust, Essex Wildlife Trust, Kent Wildfowling & Conservation Association, and Elmley Nature Reserve, and funding from Green Recovery Challenge Fund to improve the Greater Thames for wildlife and for people.

Key tasks include:

• Develop a scheme to work with and through young people to deliver actions for nature by completing surveys.
• Develop partnerships with Universities around the Greater Thames to ensure more students become connected to the region and want to get more involved in helping conserve it. Develop workshops and other partnership work with Universities.
• Recruit a Youth Advisory Panel which will be vital to shaping the work and focus of the community engagement in the Greater Thames.
• Set up and run a new volunteer youth group to take action for nature through practical tasks. Young people will be learning new skills and gaining practical conservation and life experiences.
• Working with youth and community groups to encourage them to be more involved with nature.
• Promote volunteer opportunities and community involvement through talks, social media and engagement events to develop volunteer teams to achieve the aims of the project.
• Plan, organise and deliver an ambitious programme of community events at sites across the Greater Thames.
• Contribute to community advocacy and the project legacy planning, enabling the local community to remain engaged and enthused about the project, its outcomes and empowered to continue local conservation activities.

Essential skills, knowledge & experience:

• Energy, enthusiasm, and the ability to inspire people to take action for nature.
• An excellent verbal and written communicator with demonstrable people skills and the ability to engage with a wide range of people face to face.
• Events and project management.
• Customer care.
• Volunteer /staff recruitment and support.
• Ability to work under own initiative.
• Ability to enthuse and motivate themselves and others.

Desirable skills, knowledge & experience:

• Experience of community engagement and working with the public.
• Experience of working with young people.
• Experience of working with volunteers.
• Basic knowledge of UK wildlife, habitats and key species (sufficient to be able to lead public engagement activities in a credible way and to train and motivate volunteers).
• Experience of project management.

This is a 15-month contract, starting in January 2022.

Closing date: 23:59, 12 November 2021
The interview date is planned to be 26 November.

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No agencies please.