Community links coordinator jobs in leeds
Are you a brilliant event coordinator? Do you have experience developing training events? Can you spot opportunities to inspire, educate and engage audiences?
The SLA supports approximately 2000 members with advice, training and advocacy across the UK. The Events Manager will form an essential part of the SLA team working to run a high quality, inspiring and engaging events and training to help us deliver on our mission to support members, so that more children and young people reach their full potential through the school library. You will lead on the organisation of our annual conference; develop and maintain a calendar of events and training for members and non-member audiences; and support the team with all event related administration and logistics. Events at the SLA include member meet ups (in person and online), events in our branch network across 23 regions, professional development and training, and our SLA Awards ceremonies.
Your work will be at the forefront of our member offer, helping to build links with membership, support members, build relationships with key stakeholders and sponsors, delivering high-quality training and impactful events offer across the year. An agile and flexible thinker, you will be creative, with a flair for spotting opportunities for professional development, and have a keen eye for detail with an ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Using your project management experience, you will work with the CEO, SLA team colleagues and subject matter experts and facilitators to develop and deliver a high quality and competitive calendar of events and training.
This is a full time role (37 hours per week) working throughout the year. Find out more about the role including full job description and how to apply by downloading the job specification pack.
Application deadline: 19th December
Interviews: First round interview (online): 13th/14th January
Second round interview in person TBC: 20th/22nd January
Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. No agencies please.
Due to the volume of applications we cannot provide individual feedback. We really appreciate your interest. If you haven’t heard from us within four weeks of the deadline, it means we’ve moved forward with other candidates on this occasion. We encourage you to apply again in the future. Please note we may close recruitment early should the right candidate be identified.
Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. No agencies please.
Registered Charity
6 - 10
Helping schools develop vibrant reading and learning communities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for an enthusiastic Volunteer Officer to plan and deliver our new Volunteer Strategy. This role involves leading and coordinating our voluntary role holders across different roles and integrating with the wider work of the team.
We want someone who is passionate about volunteers and who will rise to the challenge set by our Chief Officer for all our work to have a clear fingerprint of volunteers demonstrated. The post holder will have latitude to develop a modern, exciting, and vibrant volunteer base and will work across the team to embed new roles which enable us to spread our reach further into the District.
We work closely with the local health and social care system to use our volunteer’s skills and lived experience to support Patient Safety Walkabouts and Patient Led Assessments of Care Environments (PLACE). We also have the power and responsibility to deliver Enter and View visits as a Local Healthwatch organisation. The Volunteer Officer will coordinate and oversee these activities to continue our successful partnership approach.
We are committed to providing social value to the local population, we do this through our opportunities which include volunteering, collaborating, work experience, and placements.
Purpose
To have responsibility for the Healthwatch Wakefield Volunteer Strategy. To lead on recruitment, co-ordination, and support of a diverse range of volunteers for Healthwatch Wakefield; including a ‘buddy’ system to help overcome barriers to involvement. To facilitate and maintain an activity and training record, and report on volunteer contributions on a regular basis. To remain up to date with relevant legislation and good practice in volunteering. To review and develop the roles available for volunteers in Healthwatch, working collaboratively with volunteers, contributors and the team.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Promote and deliver volunteering opportunities
- Recruit, induct, support and develop volunteers
- Lead Enter and View visit planning and coordinate patient safety activities
- Provide leadership for the volunteer programme
Person specification
Essential Criteria:
- Experience of supporting and supervising volunteers, including recruitment and induction.
- Experience of producing systems and procedures for volunteers.
- Experience of delivering and co-ordinating training.
- Experience of working with a diverse range of communities.
- Experience of working in partnership and with external stakeholders.
- Experience of report writing.
- Communication, facilitating, and liaison skills.
- Ability to confidently build and maintain professional relationships.
- Ability to work as part of a team and to collaborate with others.
- Good planning and organisational skills, including ability to prioritise workload.
- Able to work effectively under pressure and to deadlines.
- Able to produce succinct, articulate and well-formatted documents and reports.
- Ability to understand, interpret and analyse basic financial information
- Competence in IT skills and internet use.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience of developing a volunteer policy.
- Experience of working with volunteers within a health or social care setting.
- Experience of managing a project budget.
- Knowledge of the third sector in Wakefield District and the environment within which it works.
- Knowledge of health and social care structures.
Registered Charity
6 - 10
Your local health and social care champion
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Project Worker – Mockingbird Programme
We are seeking a confident communicator and skilled relationship builder to support the delivery of the Mockingbird programme across the UK.
Salary: £32,480 to £37,555 plus London weighting if eligible
Location: Home based in East England or East London, with regular UK travel
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 4 December 2025
Interview date: 17 December 2025 (in London)
This role focuses on helping fostering services understand, implement and sustain the Mockingbird model. You will make a real impact on the lives of foster families and children by supporting stronger, more resilient communities within fostering.
The role is home based, however applicants must live in the East England or East London area. Regular travel and occasional overnight stays across the UK will be required.
About the role
The Mockingbird programme is an evidence based model that creates sustainable foster care through the power of community. You will join a team of dedicated project workers who provide guidance, training and ongoing support to fostering services taking part in the programme.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing ongoing coaching, guidance and quality assurance to delivery partners across the UK
- Supporting training and learning, both online and in person
- Building and maintaining strong working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders
- Contributing to the development of training and quality assurance tools
- Supporting national programme events and activities
- Managing project administration, planning and reporting
About you
This role suits someone who is confident presenting, supporting others and managing a busy workload with competing deadlines. The work is varied, meaningful and directly linked to improving outcomes for foster families and young people.
We are keen to hear from people who can demonstrate:
- Experience providing support, coaching or training to staff or customers
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- The ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism
- Confidence using online communication tools including Microsoft Teams
- Strong organisation and planning skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Comfort with regular travel and occasional evening or weekend work when required
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
It would be an advantage if you have knowledge of foster care or children’s services, although this is not essential.
About the organisation
You will be part of a passionate UK wide team working to improve the experiences of foster families and young people. The organisation works collaboratively with local authority fostering services, independent fostering providers, foster carers and stakeholders across the sector, leading national change and delivering lasting impact.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Project Coordinator, Youth Services Project Worker, Training and Development Officer, Family Support Worker, Participation Worker, Practice Support Officer, Programme Coordinator.
CVs are not accepted for this role. If you would like to apply you will be redirected to our client’s site and asked to complete an application form and covering email outlining why this role interests you.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
