Community Regen has an exciting opportunity for an energic and creative engagement practitioner to work 3 days a week on a project in Cambridge and 2 days managing and delivering key projects, contracts and commissions for Community Regen. The role will also involve some working from home as well as some evening work.

Working as part of a small team, the Coordinator will be responsible for bidding, planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating key projects. The role will involve engaging residents, businesses and partners to develop initiatives and projects that benefit local communities. The position requires an experienced and approachable community engagement/development practitioner who can engage communities, develop and support projects and initiatives as well as being a good communicator, writer, and able to generate new partnership and project opportunities.

Private Client Relationship Manager

Suffolk Community Foundation is Suffolk's leading funder to local charities and community groups, and is seeking an exceptional individual to join the team.

The Private Client Relationship Manager has responsibility for developing and expanding the Foundation’s private client donor base by working with individuals, families, professional advisors and businesses.  A key focus of this role is to work with professional advisors to promote the services that the Foundation can provide including charitable giving, legacy planning and trust migration.

You will work as part of a team in a supportive, creative, and ambitious environment, reporting to our Head of Public Affairs.  You will demonstrate a clear empathy to our cause and our county, and be passionately driven to make a difference to the lives of people living in Suffolk.

We are looking for a someone who can build deep and lasting relationships and demonstrate excellent public speaking and presentation skills. You will be highly organised, data and IT savvy, with an ability to build and cultivate potential opportunities with our key stakeholders, professional advisors, individuals, and companies.

We are currently working from home, but the post will be based at our office at Wherstead, Ipswich once restrictions are eased.

You must have a flexible approach to your work, a clean driving licence and the ability to work some evenings and weekends.

How to Apply

Please apply through Charity Job.  Applicants must include a CV and a covering letter explaining why you are the best candidate for this role.

Can you help us to realise our vision for the Brecon Beacons to be ‘a rich and resilient landscape which helps communities to live prosperously and sustainably now and in the future’? The interconnected challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss and economic disadvantage have never been more acute and this role will be responsible for leading the Authority’s community development and sustainability agendas.

You will be a key part of the new corporate leadership team, charged with transforming the organisation to enable it to deliver more impactful outcomes to ensure that residents, businesses and visitors understand the value and importance of protecting and enhancing the special qualities and environment of the National Park for the wellbeing of current and future generations.

Alongside an appreciation of the unique culture and heritage of Wales, you will bring substantial direct experience of engaging with communities in sustainable development and environmental initiatives, together with experience of public engagement and visitor management.  You will be able to balance strategic leadership and direction with effective operational management and you will have outstanding relationship management skills, together with a strong track record of partnership building and driving value for money. You will be able to lead and inspire a team and to foster joint working across boundaries.  Politically astute, you will be able to navigate complex policy areas and also have a strong belief in the value of local democracy and accountability. The successful candidate must also have the ability to speak Welsh to Level 2 Foundation.

If you understand why the Brecon Beacons National Park is so special and want to help us ensure that it is used and cared for in ways that will maintain it for future generations, please do get in touch.

Applications are welcomed and accommodated for in either Welsh or English. We would be grateful if you could state in your application if you wish to conduct your interview and assessment in Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

To apply and for further information, please click Apply.

The closing date for applications is 17:00 on Friday 19 March 2021.

About the role

We have a  EXCITING opportunity for the role of Service Manager to join our team and make a positive difference to people’s lives. 

As a Service Manager you will empower the People We Support to lead more connected fulfilled lives and make informed life choices.  You will organise and deliver support and care to tenants (and other people using our services) to support tenants to fulfil their potential for independence, choice, inclusion and control.

About us

Camphill Village Trust is an award-winning national charity supporting people with learning and other disabilities. We provide housing, care, support and day opportunities to people with learning and other difficulties. We support people to be safe, healthy, happy and to be active citizens living a life of opportunity.  We provide housing, care, support and day opportunities.

Delrow Community is a supported living service located in a beautiful semi-rural location in Aldenham, near Watford. The community consists of 13 houses, on 15 acres of land.

What we can offer:

We offer great benefits, which include 33 days holiday, an opportunity to ‘cash in’ 1 week’s leave a year, and an employee assistance scheme that is also available to your immediate family. Free on-site parking is available. 

What we need from you

Good general education (evidence of numeracy and literacy). Level 5 NVQ in care or an equivalent qualification or higher is highly desirable. At least three years of previous experience of working within a social care setting supporting adults with learning disabilities. At least one year at a supervisory level with experience of managing teams.

What is also important to us is that you share our values, have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.  You will be good at both listening to and talking with people.  You will have a positive and patient approach to supporting people with daily activities and enjoy helping people learn and explore new things.  You have a flexible approach and like to work both as part of a team as well as on your own.

You will be working on a rota which is normally fixed couple of weeks in advance.  This will involve shifts that normally include working both daytime, evenings and some weekends as well as bank holidays 

A full manual driving licence will be beneficial, which allows you to drive in the UK, as you will be driving the charity’s vehicles.

St Benedict’s Hospice in Sunderland offers free care, advice and support for patients, and their families, who have a life-limiting illness. St Benedict’s Hospice has a long history and our experienced and professional, clinical and volunteer teams are committed to providing the highest level of care in the future.  Our supporters and donors are vital.  Each year hundreds and hundreds of people raise thousands and thousands of pounds to make sure that local people who are living through the most worrying of times are looked after and supported in a loving, dignified and caring way.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative individual to become an integral part of our small fundraising team.  You will ideally have experience across a wide range of fundraising activities including community, events and corporates, and have the passion and commitment to deliver challenging targets.  You will have a proven track record in building and developing relationships and be well used to delivering outstanding supporter care and stewardship at all times. 

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you with your CV and covering letter.

• Closing Date: 9.00am, Monday 8 March 2021
• Interview Date: Tuesday 16 March 2021
• Salary: £28,000
• Hours: Full time, 37.5 hour per week
• Base: St Benedict’s Hospice, Sunderland/Home
• Benefits:
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Options for flexible working
  • Pension Scheme

Job Description

LMK is looking for a dynamic and organised programme manager to drive forward the delivery and engagement aspects of LMK’s workshops programme. Running a team of 10-15 LMK Leaders (experienced youth workers facilitating relationship workshops in partner organisations), you would be responsible for their line management as well as the smooth delivery of LMK’s educational workshops to partner organisations.You would be expected to forge new relationships with potential partners, as well as managing existing relationships with schools, community groups, faith organisations and sports teams.Joining the team at a moment of expansion, the programme manager would provide valuable feedback to the charity’s leadership team, helping them expand into new areas and playing a pivotal role in determining the direction of LMK’s strategy and curriculum.

• 6 month contract, 3 days a week 
• £30,000 pro rata
• Working from home, but with some limited travel to London boroughs especially Camden, Islington, Westminster and Haringey (when Covid allows)

Background 

Good relationships shape our health and happiness, yet we are taught so little about them. LMK is a registered education charity (1191149) on a mission to change that. We run workshops educating young people about healthy and unhealthy behaviours, so that they can avoid abuse and thrive in relationships. 

Using film and guided discussions, our workshop leaders support teenagers in honest conversations about relationships, inspire them to learn about the issues surrounding abuse and leave them better equipped to enjoy healthy, fulfilling relationships.We explore the 10 signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships and include practical lessons young people want to learn about, practicing scenarios in a safe, supportive and non-judgemental environment. 

Responsibilities

• Develop partnerships with schools, faith groups, sports clubs and community organisations – pitching LMK to new organisations and managing their onboarding process.
• Oversee the booking process for workshops to ensure their smooth delivery (with admin support provided).
• Provide feedback on LMK’s curriculum and content offering to reflect programme evaluation quarterly, ensuring we are relatable and relevant to young, diverse Londoners. 
• Work with the founders to develop aspects of LMK’s strategy, including the expansion into new boroughs, addressing new year-groups and co-designing new initiatives, including LMK’s Youth Mentor Programme and Parent Programme. 
• Day-to-day management of a cohort of 10-15 LMK Leaders (with admin support provided):
• Induct Leaders into their roles, including overseeing their initial training, contract administration and quality assurance (making sure they are ready to start rolling out workshops with impact and in accordance with LMK principles).
• Collaborate with Leaders, overseeing progress towards their objectives.
• Co-ordinate and manage Leaders activities and ongoing training.
• Performance management - ensuring LMK Leaders are completing all aspects of our partnership journey with care (including preparatory talks with partners, safeguarding measures, workshop facilitation and administering evaluation).
• Manage their ongoing development needs in terms of training and mental health support.

Skills and Requirements

• A strong commitment to young people, and an appreciation of why relationship education is vital for health and happiness.
• Previous experience of managing diverse teams to achieve specified outcomes and targets.
• Strong interpersonal skills – including the ability to coach direct reports, motivate teams working remotely and get the best out of a group.
• Organizational skills – employing tactics to manage your own workload and ensure direct reports are meeting theirs.
• Ability to manage projects from scratch including drafting proposals and plans (objectives, timelines, budget management etc) through to completion.
• A strong network within some of the following: London based schools, youth groups, faith groups, sports clubs, children’s charities and community groups.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to ‘sell / pitch’ to organizations to secure new partnership opportunities.
• A proven track record in relationship management, including the ability to maintain and grow existing relationships with partner organisations.
• Tech-savvy, has the ability to lead meetings virtually, create presentations and use CRM/databases to report on aspects of the programme delivery.
• Applicants must have a ‘start-up mentality’ – self-motivated, comfortable with change and collaborative.
• Able to build meaningful relationships with a variety of people both internally and externally.
• Motivated by working for an organisation with a strong social purpose.
• Able to work in a way that celebrates diversity, upholds LMK values and respects everyone LMK interacts with (including: volunteers, staff members, stakeholders and workshop participants).

CPD and Safeguarding

• Hold a DBS certificate or being willing to let us run a check.
• Undertake safeguarding training or have a recent qualification from a recognised provider.
• Be familiar with and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, confidentiality, data protection and reporting concerns to an appropriate person.

LMK is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from BAME backgrounds and with lived experience of the issues we address in our work.

Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution

£45,000 - £55,000

Full-time, 12 month initial contract

Oxford with flexible working and travel

Some working from home possible

For 160 years the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution has been supporting the farming community in England and Wales. We offer financial support, practical care and guidance to farming people of all ages, including farmers, farmworkers and dependants.

Today we are facing perhaps the greatest challenge in our long history. Such times demand that we look at how we do things in the best interests of the people and community we serve.

Our regional volunteer structure in no longer able to run their fundraising programmes that existed before the Coronavirus pandemic struck and it will be some considerable time before we are able to return to anything that resembles normality. Over the next few years the farming community will be faced with unprecedented challenges that will affect many aspects of their lives.

The Programme Manager will have a key role in redefining and developing the role of RABI’s network of over 40 regional Branches and Committees.  Working closely with the team of Regional Managers and senior colleagues, the role is pivotal to redeveloping the future local support base of RABI to deliver truly impactful local engagement and income generation.

The primary purpose of the role is to engage with the team and Branches to better utilise the existing strengths of the local volunteer bases and develop and support these relationships.  Establishing and embedding shared working across the network to ensure RABI works collaboratively with volunteers to better meet the needs of the community and strategic goals of the charity.

How to apply

Application is by way of a CV and a Supporting Statement.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Goldsmiths Community Association has a great new opportunity for an experienced Community Development Worker to join our team and help realise our vision.

This post will lead our exciting and ambitious Community Development strategy that puts health, wellbeing and connection at the forefront; empowering local people to help shape community life and play an active role in our pandemic recovery.

The successful Community Development Worker will play a dynamic, agile and creative role with strong cross-functional collaboration. They will be experienced in asset-based community development and community-led theory.

Please note: We have a legal responsibility to ensure that all our employees have the legal right to live and work in the UK. If we make an offer of employment, we will need to check that you are eligible to work in the UK before you start work.​​

We are committed to offering equitable opportunities. Our recruitment process is comprehensive and rigorous to ensure that all applicants receive fair treatment. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) who are currently under-represented.

We are committed to provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum job criteria, and we are flexible with assessing people so disabled applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate that they can do the job. We aim to make reasonable adjustments as required.

Our staff share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups.

We believe every young person can and should leave education ready and equipped to enter the world of work, and with youth unemployment rapidly rising, there has never been a more important time for our services.

If you're motivated by the prospect of spending every day working to improve the life chances and career pathways of young people, then please check out our job pack below.

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We are looking for a passionate and experienced person to join our motivated and friendly team, developing and facilitating a range of inspiring activities with young people, schools and businesses across our network.

The work will be varied and responsive to the priorities of Spark! and will include:

• Facilitating productive partnerships between employers and schools.
• Delivering diverse employability and work readiness activities in schools, colleges, and the community.
• Developing resources, materials, and tools to deliver activities to an exceptional standard.

A significant part of this role will be ensuring Spark! effectively and efficiently meets the commitment of our Career Cluster partnership with the London Borough of Hounslow.

Funded by the European Social Fund for three years, the aim of the Career Cluster is to improve the responsiveness and relevance of careers education to employers’ needs, and to better equip young Londoners for the world of work.

THE ROLE REQUIRES HOME-WORKING UNTIL OUR WEST LONDON OFFICE RE-OPENS.

READ MORE IN THE JOB PACK AND APPLY DIRECTLY OR THROUGH CHARITY JOB.

Community Fundraising Officer  

Salary:£21,967 - £27,472 per annum (excluding London weighting)

Hours:Full-time permanent contract; 37.5 hrs per week

                       Occasional travel away from home.

                       Flexible hours considered.

Responsible to: Community & Events Manager

Direct reports: None

Location: ShelterBox HQ (Truro), ShelterBox London office or home-working

Role purpose:

At ShelterBox we believe that community fundraising is crucial in developing deep, long term relationships with our supporters. We are the team who inspire and support our fundraisers in taking action to help families who have lost everything to disaster.  From 12-hour fitness challenges, selling homemade jam, and camp outs in their garden – each and every one of our fundraisers is an inspiration.

The Community Fundraising Officer will be responsible for stewarding and supporting these incredible individuals and groups taking on their own personal challenges and fundraising in aid of ShelterBox.  By building amazing supporter experiences and engagement opportunities, the role will help to grow our supporter base, drive income and develop meaningful relationships.  This role will also work closely with the Community & Events Manager to introduce new fundraising initiatives and products, ensuring as a team we continually innovate and respond to the changing world around us.

Who are we looking for?

ShelterBox is seeking a strong communicator (written and verbal) who is able to inspire and motivate supporters, with a high level of attention to detail. They should be a confident relationship manager with an ability to build and maintain strong and successful relationships with a range of individuals and organisations.

Being able to spot opportunities, manage multiple projects and deadlines concurrently, and work effectively as part of a wider team are also key. We are looking for a someone who has an ability to focus on both long and short-term objectives, prioritise identified key audiences and has a strategic and considered approach.  A keen interest to continually explore what is working within the sector is also key, as well as the drive to apply the learnings and insight to our community programme.  

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Design, develop and implement a communication journey, in collaboration with the Supporter Care Team, which supports all community fundraisers, ensuring they receive a positive and engaging experience which encourages continued acts of support
• Analyse and review community performance, developing and delivering plans which support annual income generation and engagement including those during high profile major disasters.
• Lead on and work with the wider Community and UK Giving Team to ensure our fundraising resources (both online and offline) are regularly updated and reflect the needs of our fundraisers
• Lead on and seek opportunities to engage community leads, with the support of our volunteer network, which develop relationships with key strategic audiences
• Work with our digital, PR, Brand and Content teams, and fundraising colleagues to celebrate and share stories of our fundraisers, driving awareness and inspiring others to take action
• To broaden the community database, seeking opportunities to engage and encourage new audiences who have a connection with our cause to fundraise for us e.g. faith groups
• Work collaboratively with the wider Community Team on the development and roll out of mass participant campaigns and new fundraising products, seeking opportunities and engaging with supporters helping to achieve targets
• Work collaboratively with the wider Community Team on the development and roll out of our hot-spot approach, helping to achieve increased engagement and income opportunities within identified geographical areas
• Lead on the development of systems and processes for community fundraising; maximising the potential of ShelterBox’s CRM.
• Work collaboratively with the wider UK Giving Team to ensure our community programme helps to deepen supporter engagement, working towards shared goals and supporting on specific projects where appropriate.

General duties:

• Contribute new ideas and continually seek to improve processes to drive efficiency and increase income.
• Participate in the day-to-day work of the organisation – such as reporting against KPIs, attending team meetings as required, and taking a flexible approach
• Representing ShelterBox at supporter/public events, delivering presentations where necessary.
• Keep community fundraising sector knowledge current and share learnings with the team.

Any other duties as deemed necessary to support the Community Fundraising Team

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a sixteen month contract as the Serving Community Development Manager in the Network Operations Team at SSAFA, the UK’s oldest national tri-service military charity.

About the role

Based at home, with occasional travel to military establishments and to SSAFA Central Office in London, you will manage a review of SSAFA support to the serving community in the volunteer network. Through analysis of the current work of SSAFA’s Service Committees and external evidence on existing need amongst the serving community, you will facilitate the development of future operating models. Working closely with colleagues within Volunteer Operations, collaboration with staff, volunteers and external stakeholders including the chain of command will be essential.

In addition, you will be part of a team developing best practice guidance and support to volunteers so that a timely, consistent and quality service is provided to our beneficiaries.

Requirements

To carry out this role successfully you will have an in depth understanding of the way of life for today’s Armed Forces and their families, and a commitment to developing quality services to support beneficiaries. The ability to build relationships with multiple stakeholders and evaluate reports and evidence is essential.

Previous experience of working with and supporting volunteers is required, particularly in relation to service delivery. Experience in managing and delivering projects within a set timescale will be key to success in this post. Additionally, the confidence to present to a wide range of influential audiences is essential. 

SSAFA is an employer that values the diversity of its workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

For further information

If you wish to apply for any of our vacancies you will be asked to answer some screening questions before completing an application form and uploading your CV.  Personal data to progress your application for employment is covered under the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) Article 6 Section 1b and Article 9 2b and c. Your details will not be used for any other purpose or shared with a third party without your permission.  Data on unsuccessful candidates will be retained for one year from the vacancy being filled. If you take up employment with us, your information will be held for the duration of your employment plus six full calendar years. Further details are contained in SSAFA’s Privacy Statement on our website.

Interviews: 15 Mar 21

SSAFA is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service.

The role of the Senior Programmes Manager will be to plan, develop and manage a cross-strand range of programmes with an initial focus on community and society programmes. This role will co-deputise for the Head of Programmes and line and matrix manage some of the programmes delivery team. Blueprint for All’s programmes, at time of appointment, are in a very exciting phase of diversification and growth. This post has a special focus on managing our existing Lewisham BME Network, our landmark partnership LoveSexLife programme alongside other exciting programmes and projects. The Senior Programmes Manager will be responsive to programmes growth and diversification, implementing the co-developing the programmes strategy with the Head of Programmes; they will also, manage key programmes partner and stakeholder relationships, produce funding bids and proposals, and oversee programme evaluations and continuous improvement.

To apply please email a cover letter of no more than 2-sides and a CV to the email address in the JD.

Background to Blueprint for All

At Blueprint for All we believe in a future where talent is respected and nurtured irrespective of where it comes from, where organisations recognise and realise the benefits of a diverse workforce and where our communities can come together and thrive. This is our blueprint to set the foundations for a more inclusive society to grow.

Our high impact programmes work with disadvantaged young people and communities, providing tangible opportunities and support that enables them to thrive, whilst driving systemic change in organisations and society.

Blueprint for All Programmes

Our programmes span three main areas:

Careers: We work with schools, universities, community groups and employers to inspire and enable young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, aged 13-30 to pursue the career of their choice. From career advice to support gaining skills, qualifications and the critical foundations required to ensure professional success, we aid young people on their journey to a fulfilling and successful career.

Communities: We run programmes that support community groups working with people from BAME backgrounds to maximise their impact and make positive changes for local people.

Our BME Network supports over 120 small voluntary and community groups, and our Community Leadership Academy provides learning and development tailored to the needs of small and micro charities that are led by or serve people from BAME backgrounds. In partnership with other national and local charities, our Love Sex Life project challenges inequalities in access to and provision of sexual health services for BAME communities in Lambeth, Southwark, and Lewisham.

Society: We are working to create a society where talent is respected and nurtured irrespective of where it comes from, where organisations recognise and realise the benefits of a diverse workforce, and where our communities can come together and thrive. All our work is designed not only to support our beneficiaries, but to drive systemic change in organisations and society as a whole.

Our programmes are diverse and growing aligned with the needs of the breadth of our beneficiaries, partners, funders, and organisational strategic aims. This role is a key role to creatively and confidently manage the existing programme strands and new programmes and projects that we have.

To apply please email a cover letter of no more than 2-sides and a CV to the email address in the JD.

Main Duties: (subject to update with organisational and funder priorities)

Data management: to manage delivery partner, beneficiary, volunteer etc contact data on the S Drive/SharePoint and CRM system

Strategy: to hold the communities area strategy and feed into and develop cross-programme strategy with other programme manager(s) as guided by the Head of programmes and the rest of organisational management

Work Record: to ensure records of programme working are retained for posterity

Continuous improvement: to analyse programme data and work to suggest continuous improvement for each programme and project in your portfolio to the Head of programmes, and act upon approved suggestions

Line management: to line manage any officer(s) or assistants that are assigned to you

Reporting: to complete internal and external reports for your portfolio of work and arrange feed in from delivery members of the team

Fundraising: to grow the funding and funding pipeline for programmes by completing funding applications and submitting

Media and Comms etc: to manage the external communications of your portfolio of work

Relationship Management: to hold key relationships with partners and other key programmes stakeholders

Evaluation: to develop high quality evaluations

Programme Delivery and Admin: to deliver aspects of programmes and projects and manage programme admin and logistics associated

*this list is non-exhaustive and is subject to updates following funding or organisation priority changes

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) check

​KNOWLEDGE AND ROLE REQUIREMENTS 

• Experience delivering community programmes and with BAME communities
• Knowledge and/or experience of community issues specifically in Lewisham, Lambeth, Southwark, and Croydon
• Line management experience
• Ability to perform all main duties outlined above
• Strong communication skills both written and oral
• Programme management experience
• Line management experience
• IT skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint 
• Knowledge of programmes and continuous improvement

To apply please email a cover letter of no more than 2-sides and a CV to the email address in the JD.

Victim Support are looking for a part time Communities Manager to join our Essex team (18.75 hours per week).

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

The Communities Manager role sits within Victim Support Essex and is delivered on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioner. The service is dedicated to the successful delivery and implementation of victim services across the county of Essex.

As our Communities Manager, you will recruit, manage and develop volunteers who will support victims and witnesses of crime. You will develop and enhance local key stakeholder relationships with a view to enhancing partnership working and taking the lead for service promotion.

Your main responsibilities will include effective management of volunteers and staff, identify and build links with organisations that can assist in meeting the needs of victims. Ensure risk/need assessment of victims on an ongoing basis and refer to appropriate support and safeguarding processes as required. Identify barriers to volunteering to support our services and implement solutions.

To work alongside a team of staff and volunteers to reflect the community and the needs of the victims and utilise resources in the team to deliver individual, bespoke services to victims.

Report on activity and support operational and strategic changes for the future, assisting with service delivery developments and income generation opportunities.

To develop and manage a programme of awareness raising events within the police force area.

To be successful in this role you will have good knowledge of the local area, local voluntary groups, statutory agencies and their service. Excellent communication and organisational skills with a proven ability in building positive multi agency relationships is essential, as is the ability to gather, analyse and interpret data and information to formulate reports and resolve issues. You will have proven ability to work without direct supervision, prioritising work and dealing with competing or conflicting demands and needs.

Travel will be required to meet service needs and to fulfil the role. There will also be a need for occasional travel outside of the contract area to meet the demands of the role and for training or staff meetings.

There may be an occasional need to work outside core hours to meet the demands of the role. This is expected to be taken within flexible working arrangements. DBS checks are required.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are outlined in the person specification under essential and tested area. In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference, we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

The Diocese of Sheffield is at an exciting point in delivering significant change to realise our vision. We have successfully secured £4.92M funding from the Church of England’s Strategic Investment Board for the next stage of this journey. Our programme is comprehensive and seeks to enable the whole people of God for the whole mission of God in the communities we serve in. We will make this happen through a new learning and equipping programme for lay leaders, increased discipleship resources, coaching for clergy and more practical support for parishes around operations and buildings for mission. To support this work we need a Programme Management Officer to work with the Strategic Programme Director to drive the programme forward, ensuring progress remains on track and flagging issues that could threaten delivery. The successful candidate will join a friendly and supportive team of 5 Project Leads plus the Strategic Programme Director. It is not a requirement to be a Christian but candidates should be sympathetic to the mission of the Church of England. 

Full job details and an application form are available to download below.