Mothers' Climate Action Network (Mothers 'CAN) are looking for a part time freelance organiser to develop and help implement a powerful organising and digital communication strategy to meet the aims of our network.  This is an opportunity for someone to sit at the heart of Mothers CAN at an exciting point in its development.  We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible.  

Who we are: We believe every child deserves to live a safe and healthy life and that children have the right to grow up in a world in which everyone has clean air to breathe, food to eat, a stable climate and a hopeful future; where lives are more balanced, more connected and communities thrive together. However, our children’s futures are at threat. The science is clear - our world is warming at an alarming rate and the crisis we are heading into will affect all of us. Those least responsible will suffer most. While we have all the solutions at our fingertips, those holding power are failing to protect our children and future generations from the threat of the climate crisis. There is no time left to waste. 

We are mothers, from all walks of life, leading the way towards the cleaner, better future all our children deserve to have. We build supportive networks of engaged mothers and provide them with the tools necessary to be catalysts for change. We offer community - both locally and more widely - to mothers who have come to understand that the time has come to stop waiting for someone else to do something - it is time to stand up and work together to build the future we want. We are a start-up founded by a group of volunteers and we are now looking to appoint an experienced organiser with strong digital skills to help shape the direction and approach of the organisation,  and boost the growth of the network.

Who you are:  We are looking for someone with at least 3 years’ experience in an organising role(s) who:

• Understands the value of relationship building in organising, through identifying shared values and achieving purpose together, and has proven experience of putting this into practice 

• Knows how to build power through the continuous empowering and development of the leadership of others and can build an effective strategy to help achieve this

• Has built diverse movements and has knowledge of engaging people of all backgrounds

• Desirable:  strong digital knowledge including 

  • Experience of implementing digital strategic plans to engage new audiences

  • Ability to maintain and update on social media channels and websites

  • Experience developing advocacy emails and running an engaging email programme for supporters

  • Managing an email list and maintaining standards within GDPR rules

  • Experience of using Action Network to manage membership/ supporter database and email programmes

• Has a growth mindset,  is excited by continuous learning and sees failure as a learning opportunity

• Is a quick learner, asks questions, is a strong problem-solver and has proven project-management skills

• Organised and proactive, can keep momentum building from meeting to meeting and maintain the engagement of a volunteer team

• Committed to the fight for a liveable climate for everyone’s future - this can be in a personal and/or professional capacity. 

Responsibilities: 

• Building on the work that is already in place,  develop and implement an organising strategy to help grow Mothers CAN

• Be the central point for the leadership group  and place-based teams

• Develop a comprehensive digital strategy including overseeing the building of our website and database, and the writing and distribution of action and community emails. 

• Write, organise and facilitate training sessions to support team leaders to help move teams to action

• Host regular one-to-ones/ check-ins with team leaders

• Develop an approach for sharing news, ideas, best practice and successes across the network.

The climate crisis is a crisis of humanity and equality.  At Mothers CAN, we are committed to providing equal opportunities to everyone regardless of their background.  We are  aware that people of certain backgrounds are under-represented in the climate movement and we are committed to helping to change that. We would particularly welcome applications from individuals from currently under-represented groups.

About Empower to Plan

Empower to Plan is an initiative set-up and run by Population Matters to enable more women globally to have the access to safe, modern contraception that they want, the choice over the number of children they have, and so the knowledge, right and freedom to take control of their own fertility.

Currently, according to the UN over 270 million women globally have an unmet need for that safe, modern contraception and so lack choice over their family size.

We partner with carefully selected NGOs and groups active at the grassroots, in communities across the world (including the UK), which are working to provide choice and address that unmet need. Our Empower to Plan partners are focused on delivering practical action, aligned with our mission and values, and have a proven track record of making a positive difference (Empower to Plan projects also work with boys and young men to achieve related positive outcomes).

NB - Empower to Plan is about identifying, supporting and crowd-funding appropriate grassroots delivery projects and partners, PM is not involved directly in that delivery.

Our part, and the job of this role, is to identify potential partners and projects, carry out due diligence, promote selected projects for crowdfunding via our website, administer and coordinate the provision of that funding to the recipient projects. We cover all administrative costs, make up any shortfalls in funding to allow promoted projects to proceed, and showcase partners and project outcomes to create greater awareness of this issue and leverage greater national and international action.

Women around the world want the power to choose how many children to have – and when. Evidence shows that where women are empowered, there’s a natural fall in birth rate. Help us empower more women to plan – for their own sake, and for the wellbeing of future generations and the planet that sustains us all.

 “The way forward is the full realisation of reproductive rights, for every individual and couple, no matter where or how they live, or how much they earn. This includes dismantling all the barriers— whether economic, social or institutional — that inhibit free and informed choice.” 

- UNFPA Executive Director Dr Natalia Kanem

About the Role

Population Matters (PM) is looking for a Project Coordinator to help us to achieve our vision of a future in which a stable human population co-exists in harmony with nature and a healthy planet.

With supervision from the Campaigner (and support from the Director), you will be responsible for the day-to-day administration and running of our Empower to Plan crowd-funded, practical project scheme, and maintaining regular communications with our Empower to Plan partners.

Empower to Plan is a catalyst through which PM can help to empower local communities, especially women and girls, to make a choice on their reproductive health by enabling grassroots NGOs and community groups deliver vital on-the-ground family planning services, alongside enabling the provision of practical environmental solutions. Examples can be found on our website under Empower to Plan. It also offers our supporters the opportunity to contribute to selected grassroots’ practical projects, so enabling PM to engage our supporters more directly in our work and impact positively upon individual lives.

About You

You will have experience of assisting with project management, ideally including working on fundraising and grant-making programmes. You will be a strong communicator, with experience of building and maintaining relationships with international external stakeholders. You will be educated to degree level, ideally in a relevant discipline, such as development, environment, international affairs, politics, communications, or women’s/gender studies (Evidence of interest, other experience in these areas is valid too). You will also have comprehensive administrative and record-keeping skills.

About Us

We are a small but expanding team, where everyone’s contribution matters.  You will be a self-starter, organised and be able to work accurately to deadlines. This role is home-based, with occasional travel to London and possibly other locations. Being able to work on your own initiative and virtually is a key part of this role.

Population Matters is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or any other category protected by law.

The deadline for applications is midday on Friday 5th February 2021 Interviews will be held between w/c 18th - 26th February 2021

Please accompany your CV with a covering letter (of no more than 500 words), explaining how you match our requirements, and telling us more about what you will bring to the role.

Digital exclusion contributes to loneliness, social isolation and health inequality.  People who are disabled, living with a long term health condition, living in deprived areas, people with a caring responsibility and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) groups are at higher risk of experiencing both loneliness and digital exlcusion.

Health, social care and voluntary sector partners in Surrey Downs and East Surrey are determined to reduce loneliness in our community, and are using digital inclusion to help to achieve this.  The Tech to Community Connect service provides access to devices, a 'match' with one of our brilliant volunteer Tech Angels, access to virtual social and activity groups, and opportunities to become a virtual volunteer.The service has been piloted over the last 9 months and has had a real impact.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the innovative team at Surrey Coalition of Disabled People and really make a big difference in your community.  As you will see from the job description, we are not looking for a tech expert; your people, communication and organisational skills are what we are after (though if you do happen to be a tech expert too then that won't hurt!) 

Volunteering Services Coordinator - North England
Fixed Term (12 Months)
£21,500 - £26,000

The role is based in and around the North West, North East and North Cumbria region, and candidates from this locality would be preferred.

About the role
This is a pivotal role in which you will have the opportunity to support the delivery of volunteering roles in our health and social care services so that a wider range of people can get involved in supporting people affected by cancer.

You’ll support the growth of volunteering in these services by delivering volunteer involving opportunities and enabling their sustainability. A key component of the role will be to work collaboratively with your peers and lead volunteers to enable a positive volunteer experience and delivery of effective practical and emotional support interventions to people living with cancer.

About you
It’s particularly important that you demonstrate sound knowledge of policies and procedures relevant to this role and experience of planning. A rounded understanding of volunteering in its widest sense is useful in addition. Most important of all though, your successful track record in supporting a range of volunteer led services working with a vulnerable client group within a health and care setting is needed to achieve our goals.

And what do we offer you in return? We commit to actively developing you and offer benefits including private medical insurance, life assurance, pension, generous leave, and interest free loans for season ticket and gym membership.

Any offers on this role are made subject to a criminal records disclosure check or equivalent.

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Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to change the closing date of our vacancies.

We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths so we seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, reflecting the diverse nature of our society.

We will support you throughout the recruitment process with any reasonable adjustments required in accordance with the Equality Act. Please contact the Macmillan HR Team if you require support.

We’re looking for someone who can help us to develop useful and compelling resources for use by Community Sponsorship Groups at all stages of their journey in resettling refugees.  You’ll be managing the training website for Reset, updating or creating resources.  You’ll commission new materials, helping us to move away from only written materials  and help us to make use of technology available to help us to advise Community Sponsorship Groups, Lead Sponsors and Local Authorities.

You won’t need to be an expert in Community Sponsorship, but you must have demonstrable experience of creating content that explains sometimes complex information to a range of audiences. 

You’ll be overseeing a review of our training website, making recommendation for improved user journey and experience. 

You’ll assist the wider Reset Training team in creating materials for delivery in training, and work with stakeholders from a range of organisations to gather information for sharing with groups.  You’ll work with Community Sponsorship Groups and the families they support to ensure best practice is recorded and shared across the Community Sponsorship network.

For more details on this role, please download the Job Decription and Person Specification. 

MapAction

MapAction is a charity existing to provide mapping, geospatial and information management services to humanitarian emergencies. A leader in its field, MapAction has an inspirational team of highly skilled volunteers backed up by a specialised staff team to provide humanitarian emergency response, preparedness, early anticipation activities and the delivery of training services worldwide. The overall aim is to save lives and minimise suffering by ensuring that humanitarian aid is delivered as effectively and efficiently as possible, getting to where it is needed most, fast.

MapAction has a strong reputation for excellent service delivery and a collaborative approach. It is a technical partner of several United Nations and regional disaster management agencies, with ongoing funding from several humanitarian donor governments, trusts and foundations. With a team of creative, compassionate and committed people and a strong team spirit, we remain small enough that you will quickly come to know and respect what everyone contributes, as they will you. We pull together to do what is needed.

What will you do?

Training is a key component of MapAction’s output and is central to our effectiveness as an organisation. This role covers four key areas. First, the design and delivery of relevant training to the MapAction team that maintains and enhances our capability to respond to humanitarian emergencies and deliver our outputs. Second, the design and delivery of bespoke, relevant and innovative Information Management and Geospatial training to external partners. Third, the management and coordination of training plans, resources and information. Fourth, evaluating and evolving our training offer to ensure our internal and external training activities are both relevant and used. 

You will do this by coordinating with multiple internal (volunteer and staff) and external stakeholders, working to understand the needs and requirements of the training audience; designing bespoke courses and exercises to meet these needs. You will work in small teams, drawing on MapAction subject matter experts to organise and deliver training packages both in person and online, to a variety of international organisations and partners. You will be the focal point for the internal training curriculum and competencies framework ensuring MapAction personnel are trained to the highest standards in Geospatial and Information Management and will be pivotal in delivering the annual MapAction simulation exercise.  Your work will be committed to supporting MapAction’s multi-year strategy, working with the Head of MEAL to monitor activity and outputs, evaluating their effectiveness and success and applying this knowledge to improve our training offer to partners and our internal training curriculum. 

You will be an effective and engaging trainer and communicator, with strong relationship management and interpersonal skills, and an initiative-driven approach. You will enjoy working closely with colleagues in the MapAction volunteer team and work closely with the Operations and Technical teams to ensure our training events are delivered to the highest standards. You will be happy using your numeracy skills and comfortable creating and working with spreadsheets. 

Main Responsibilities

• Lead on the design and delivery of MapAction internal training to maintain and enhance our capability and ensure we are ready and able to respond to humanitarian emergencies
• Lead on the design and delivery of MapAction bespoke training to external stakeholders and partners
• Work closely with the Operations Director and Preparedness Coordinator to design and deliver a complete package of training across mapping, information management and mentoring and coaching support.
• Work closely with the Preparedness Coordinator to support the delivery of training and for communities of interest of humanitarian responders and national and regional authorities
• Ensure learning is collected and assessed from training activities and working with the Head of MEAL, incorporate learning into internal and external training design
• Represent MapAction on internal and external working groups, projects, networks and events
• Lead on the delivery of the annual training curriculum in collaboration with heads of circles (volunteer teams focused on specific areas e.g, software, GIS etc), managing and improving the team competencies framework to keep our skills and knowledge relevant and at the forefront of sectoral and technological trends
• Work closely with the ‘Training circle’ group of volunteers to manage our training outputs and improve the delivery of events internally and externally
• In collaboration with the Operations Director, deliver the annual MapAction simulation exercise
• In collaboration with the Training Circle develop the use of different media and methods for training that makes training more accessible and enables Team members to shape their training needs

• Identify new opportunities to further extend MapAction’s training offer in line with the 2019 Strategy
• Ensure and action appropriate administration of team training, identifying suitable venues/activities that will invigorate training events, give value for money and contribute to it being an enjoyable activity for MapAction volunteers
• Maintain training and competency records (Salesforce)

Key Competencies

• At least three years, post qualification work experience in a similar role or a role designing and delivering training on technical subjects
• Qualifications in Management, Education, Administration or similar discipline or significant experience in lieu of formal qualifications
• Demonstrable evidence of having delivered bespoke training events and simulation exercises to diverse audiences
• Experienced in adult learning, participatory training approaches, confident in delivery of group presentations, able to manage group dynamics, and enable a group to learn together, in person or online
• Experience evaluating the effectiveness of training events and using this to drive improvement and innovation nd exercises for service users
• Excellent communications skills with the ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders, build and maintain relationships
• Proven project management experience
• Comfortable with managing multiple demands on your time
• Commitment to working with volunteers
• Ability to facilitate and engage others to learn
• A collegial and collaborative character, keen to work in and promote diverse teams
• Good IT skills and experience of Microsoft Office, google applications and electronic record keeping (Salesforce) 
• Strong commitment to MapAction’s mission and values
• Must have a full driving licence and own a vehicle

Additional Information

• Flexibility and willingness to work outside office hours including evening and weekends. Internal training events are run over a weekend each month. This post is expected to attend these events. Reasonable time off in lieu is available by agreement
• Must have the right to live and work in the UK. MapAction is unable to consider candidates who do not already hold appropriate permissions
• Required to work remotely initially and then to attend the MapAction offices by negotiation.
• Note: this is an operational role in a small, highly specialised charity and an appreciation of, and affinity with the humanitarian purpose of the charity is essential, as well as a willingness to take up additional tasks outside of the normal role when needed

Equal Opportunities Policy

MapAction is an Equal Opportunities employer. All employees have a personal responsibility to promote and support measures designed to create a working environment which is free from harassment or discrimination on the grounds of gender, marital status, family status, age, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, membership of the Travellers community or HIV&AIDS status.

How to apply

Please complete your application on Go Hire via our website. The closing date for applications is 31.01.2021. For further discussion regarding the content of this role, please call Chris Davies, Operations Director.  MapAction reserves the right to close the application date early.

Population Matters (PM) is looking for an independent, self-reliant, and smart researcher to carry out a 4-5 month scoping out contract into the feasibility of developing a virtual[1] Ecological Development Economics Institute[2].

The proposed new entity would exist to develop and promote an intellectual and policy framework to challenge the traditional growth-driven economic theory as being irreconcilable with our planetary future. At its core, would be the premise that achieving a smaller human population globally will benefit people both in developed and developing countries. The Institute would draw on resources of people, intellectual capital, policy development and implementation to provide a practical service for policymakers and leaders globally.

Ending population growth alone will not secure a world in which humanity lives in harmony with nature, but it is a crucial component for reversing the current trends of deteriorating biodiversity, accelerating climate change and escalating insecurity of human communities. Yet population remains a neglected element in public policy.

It is our conclusion that economic arguments will hold greater sway with policy makers. Hence, scoping out the feasibility of a new economics institute offering analysis and advice to policymakers globally. A key principle is that EDEI (name TBC) will not focus solely on developing nations or post-colonial nations – but look in both directions: developing countries (with their issues) and developed countries (with different issues).

NB - The proposed EDEI is not about funding or delivering SRHR family planning directly. That is the role, area of expertise, and responsibility of other agencies and national governments. 

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience (paid or voluntary) of research project management or project management assistance, public affairs/international affairs and/or the charity/NGO sector.
• Educated to degree level ideally in relevant discipline (e.g. economics, development, environment, international affairs, politics, studies).
• Self-reliant, resourceful, able to sustain motivation and work programme to delivery.
• Excellent communications skills, high standard of written and spoken English.
• Strong organisational, administrative and IT skills - with experience of Google Drive, Zoom, Microsoft applications.

Desirable

• Experience of relationship management with external stakeholders and strong communication and relationship management abilities.
• Knowledge of, interest in population, environment and/or development issues.
• Commitment to Population Matters’ vision, mission and values.

[1] By ‘virtual’, we mean not having an actual, permanent physical presence in terms of office space with a name on the door, or a registered legal identity. EDEI would be hosted and overseen by PM, most likely with a small secretariat/admin centre residing within the PM operational staff team. EDEI is intended to be able to draw on a range of external experts and bring those into particular projects as appropriate to the need and scale of the project.

[2]Population Matters is a United Kingdom-based charity focused on the impact of human populations on global environmental sustainability. 

Application procedures:

Please send in a CV and 1500 words max written submission as to how your interests/experience/skills qualify you for delivering the brief.

Shortlisted candidates will be followed up with a video meeting/interview.

The successful candidate will report to and be overseen by the Director, Robin Maynard.

Position: Project Coordinator
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: Flexible (currently home-based)
Salary: £30,010 - £34,577 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band E, Level 1
Department: Information and Support

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job 
In this new role, you’ll work closely with our Community Innovation Group (CIG) and our project teams to provide high quality, proactive and efficient support and to maintain appropriate systems and processes to support the effective delivery of service innovation.

Experience of supporting a diverse range of people and projects simultaneously, proven planning and project management experience to control effective use of resources and experience of working alongside end-users in the coproduction of services or activities are essential.

We offer 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.

Part of this exciting transformation will include an office move from our current National Centre in Cricklewood, NW London to a different location in London. We are currently defining where and what type of accommodation this will be and we really want our staff to be involved in that decision.

Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 27th January 2021

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity. 

No agencies please.

We are looking for a fundraiser with a strong passion and commitment to social and environmental justice to join our team. You will be proactive, creative and an excellent communicator who will bring a proven track record of building and developing successful partnerships to this role. This is a unique opportunity to join an organisation working at the nexus of human rights and tropical forest protection.

Role and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Fundraising Coordinator will be responsible for developing and overseeing RFUK’s fundraising strategy and developing our partnerships with institutional donors, trusts and foundations, ethical corporates, and individual givers.

Fundraising strategy and management:

• Develop and update RFUK’s fundraising strategy (cost-benefit analysis of different funding streams, preparation and execution of plans etc.).
• Ensure proper planning and coordination of the fundraising activities, including preparation of annual workplans.
• Work with the Executive Director and the Finance Manager to set appropriate annual organizational income and expenditure budgets and targets.
• Monitor unrestricted fundraising income and expenditure and provide regular reports and projections for the ED, Finance Manager and Board of Trustees as required.
• Work closely with the Executive Director and Communications Coordinator to ensure high quality communications for fundraising purposes.
• Carry out any other duties from time to time, as determined by the Executive Director.

Corporates, trusts & foundations:

• Devise and implement strategies for developing and maintaining strategic partnerships, identifying growth areas and opportunities within the ethical corporate sector.
• Research, identify and cultivate relationships with current and prospective companies, trusts and foundations, including the preparation of narrative/financial proposals and presentations.

• Represent RFUK at a range of events and functions with the aim of building relationships with potential donors.
• Manage and update our ethical partnership policy and checklist.

Programmes fundraising:

In coordination with the Head of Programmes:

• Lead on prospect research, cultivation and networking, in collaboration with relevant programmes staff.
• Support the development of funding applications where required.
• Advise on the technical content of the proposals, ensuring they meet donor expectations and maximising chances of success.
• Participate in the Programmes fundraising working group.

Public outreach:

• Develop and cultivate our regular giving pool: managing recruitment, retention and conversion to regular donors.
• With the Communications Coordinator, develop a digital marketing strategy to build our supporter base and extend our brand.
• Manage supporter appeals including the summer appeal and the Big Give Challenge.
• Develop plans for high net-worth individuals, legacy giving, schools outreach and events.
• Management of fundraising volunteers as required.

PROFILE AND PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge and experience

Essential:

• At least 4 years of managerial experience in charity fundraising, preferably in an international development context
• Demonstrable achievements in securing large grants and increasing individual giving and other revenue streams
• Excellent communications skills, able to produce high-quality, publication standard materials
• Ability to write compelling fundraising materials
• Ability to build trusting relationships with a range of different interest groups in support of our mission
• Strong organisational skills including the development and monitoring of large-scale budgets and workplans
• Ability to lead strategic thinking and development
• Competency in Microsoft office programmes

Desirable:

• French and/or Spanish speaking
• Competency in design and video editing software programmes
• Social media savvy
• Experience of working in Africa or South America and with an environmental and human rights focus
• Knowledge of ethical screening processes for corporate partnerships.
• Knowledge of new funding trends in the areas of climate change, forests and human rights.
• Experience securing grants from governments and institutional funders.

Personal attributes

• Strong personal commitment to RFUK’s mission and to social and environmental justice in general

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – written and oral
• Cultural sensitivity and demonstrable commitment to RFUK’s values and to the principles of inclusion and non-discrimination
• Demonstrable ability to build coalitions and networks for collaboration
• Desire and capacity to work on complex issues
• Careful and conscientious with demonstrable attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and to multiple deadlines
• Proactive and collaborative
• Personal integrity

SUMMARY, TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The post is offered on a 2-year fixed term contract with possibility of extension. The role will be subject to a 6-month probationary period.

The post is a full-time position, based on a 35-hour working week in our North London office. Flexible working arrangements may be considered for exceptional candidates and in line with our staff handbook.

The starting salary is £32,651 - £38,063 gross per annum, depending on experience.

Monthly salary is paid by Bank Automated Credit transfer, on the 25th of every month.

Holidays, sick pay and other benefits are provided in accordance with statutory requirements. 30 days paid leave per year are offered.

Workplace pension (4% employer contribution).

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

RFUK is an equal opportunities employer, and makes no discrimination on the grounds of gender, race, age, physical abilities, religious or sexual persuasion.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should send your CV and with a cover letter of two pages maximum, explaining your motivation and providing concrete evidence of why you are suitable for the position. Please specify where you found this job advertisement. The deadline for submission is 31 January 2021.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

THE RAINFOREST FOUNDATION UK

The Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting indigenous peoples and traditional populations of the world’s rainforests in their efforts to protect their environment and fulfil their rights to land, life and livelihood.

Support Coordinator

This is an exciting home based opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke. We’re looking for an innovative, passionate and professional individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join our Stroke Recovery Service based in Calderdale.

Position: Stroke Association Support Coordinator

Location: Home Based in Calderdale with regular travel across the service area

Hours: 30 hours per week

Salary: Circa £19,800 per annum

Contract: Our services are contracted; we currently have funding for this contract until 31 March 2022

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, season ticket loan, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Cycle2Work scheme, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 24th January 2021

Interview Date: 5th February 2021

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic interviews may be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application

The Role

The service aims to identify and address the needs of stroke survivors and carers across the stroke pathway, by providing a range of innovative support solutions, supporting them to meet their desired outcomes.

A key part of the role will be to recruit, train and manage a team of volunteers, to support service users and the delivery of the service.

Reporting to the Stroke Association Support Manager, the Stroke Association Support Coordinator will:

• Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community.
• Provide personalised information, advice and support.
• Support clients to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes
• Be accountable for volunteers, so experience of recruiting, training and managing volunteers would be an advantage.

About You

The post holder will have experience/background in:

• A caring profession ideally with experience of supporting people with disabilities.
• Setting up and running support groups.
• Excellent IT skills to enable you to capture your work on a database and provide support through virtual means as required.
• You will be organised and able to work independently, to manage your priorities to deliver a quality service. 
• Demonstrate a flexible approach to your role.
• Be able to demonstrate previous experience of working collaboratively with other organisations to achieve joint ambitions.

You must have the right to work in the U.K to fulfil this role.

In return…

This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke and to raise stroke awareness in the local population. We offer a host of amazing benefits and flexible working options, with opportunities to progress your career.

About the Organisation

Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.

We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there. We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives. Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.

You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice.

We are looking to recruit a new Student Groups Development Coordinator to continue to support and create opportunities for the student leaders and volunteers at Westminster.

At Student Opportunities we are committed to becoming the number one destination for volunteering at Westminster, therefore our key aim is to ensure student volunteers and members will develop, formalise and articulate employability skills that they have gained through participating in our activities.

We are invested in building relationships with our students and stakeholders to provide a personable approach in the way we work through identifying the different needs and requirements of our diverse student body and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be committed to supporting students to shape their University experience and the world around them. They will be forward thinking to ensure we are relevant to the student body and they will continue to build UWSU’s reputation as an inclusive and progressive organisation that puts the needs of its students at the forefront

Carers Support Merton

Carers Support Merton (CSM) is a well established and respected charity in the London Borough of Merton with an ambitious development programme of work to support promote and improve the quality of life of unpaid carers from the age of 5 years. CSM has an exciting opportunity for a Digital Skills Project Coordinator to join our friendly team on a fixed term basis of 12 months with possible extension subject to funding. 

The pandemic has spurred us on to embrace technology as an effective tool with which to deliver our services. It has made us all the more determined to bridge the divide between those Carers who rely on such technology for their daily interactions and those without access to the Internet, or indeed the skills to take advantage of it, and who are subsequently missing out on a wealth of knowledge, information and services as a result.

The project will train volunteer Digital Champions from the local community to provide Carers with one-to-one or small group support to develop basic digital skills to reduce isolation and increase access to information, advice and services.  Training will take place remotely initially, but as the COVID restrictions lift face to face at community venues or in Carers homes.  The project will also address access to equipment and connectivity through distributing equipment on a loan or a donated basis.

The post will include line management responsibility for one other part time post holder.

Carers Support Merton, as an employer, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This includes a commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures.

The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Digital Skills Project Coordinator

Hours: 27 hours per week (can be worked over 4 or 5 days and be worked flexibly mainly including core hours of 10am – 4pm but to include some early evenings and occasional weekends depending on service demand).  

Salary : £ 30,794.40 per annum pro rata ( Actual Salary:23,755.68)

The ideal candidate will be passionate about digital advancement and the benefits to Carers. 

It goes without saying you will have excellent digital skills and the ability and patience to build skills and confidence in others.  You will have a flexible and pro-active approach to work, attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people, both in person and remotely.  You will have experience of project and people management.  As this is a 12 month project in the first instance you will need to be able to ‘hit the ground’ running and make it a success and make a real difference to the lives of Carers.

We are currently home based due to COVID-19.  However, in the future the role will be based at our offices in Mitcham and will involve travelling independently around the borough delivering teaching sessions in community venues and Carers homes.  However, there would be the opportunity for continued homeworking for some of the working hours.  This role is NOT suitable for permanent fulltime remote working.

Closing Date:  Monday 1st February 2021 5pm

Interviews:  Week beginning 8th February 2021

We are looking for a Communications Coordinator with a strong passion and commitment to social and environmental justice to join our team. You will be an accomplished communicator able to convey the Rainforest Foundation UK’s unique approach to different audiences in a way that compels them to act. This is a unique opportunity to join an organisation working at the nexus of human rights and tropical forest protection. 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Communications Coordinator will be responsible for communicating our work to a range of stakeholders.

 1. Strategy, planning and brand

• Implement RFUK’s media and communications strategy and work plan and responsible for delivering the relevant targets.

• Set out annual Communications and PR budget and monitor its expenditure.
• Ensure that all external and internal communications are consistent with RFUK’s brand guidelines and organisational messaging.

2. Communications

• Support the Programmes team to create quality content and publications, liaising with external design agencies and suppliers and disseminating these to identified target audiences.
• Ensure that written and image content of RFUK’s website and social media channels is fresh, engaging, accurate and up to date.
• Working with others, lead initiatives to increase traffic to RFUK’s website and social media platforms, monitor their use and make recommendations for improvement. 
• Produce and disseminate fundraising and campaign materials, including supporter newsletters.

3. Press and PR

• Support public awareness of RFUK’s programmes, campaigns, partnerships and fundraising with appropriate media outreach, including writing content for press releases and other materials as and when required.
• Develop and maintain a press engagement strategy: analyse trends in press and media coverage and proactively identify and sell RFUK stories with media value, disseminating them and following up as appropriate.
• Cultivate new and foster existing relations with key contacts in the print, digital and audio-visual media.

• Maintaining RFUK media impact log and media distribution lists.

4. Other

• Organise and manage RFUK’s audio-visual materials’ library including digital and printed images, film and video as appropriate. 
• Work collaboratively to develop and maintain a bank of appropriate case stories, quotes and messages so that information disseminated to supporters remains new, fresh and motivating.

• Maintain distribution lists, ensuring GDPR compliance.
• With the Operations Manager, ensure effective internal communications including by providing weekly press summaries.

• Where necessary, support other staff through the provision of training in media and communications techniques.
• Recruit and manage volunteers to support media and communications as necessary.
• To carry out any other duties from time to time, as determined by the Executive Director.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications/skills/experience

Essential:

• At least 4 years’ experience working in the charity sector, or similar environment
• Knowledge of how the media and journalists work
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills and the ability to adapt styles to meet the needs of different audiences
• Knowledge of publications’ design and print production
• Social media savvy
• Able to manage external suppliers and agencies, ensuring value for money
• Proficient IT skills to include good knowledge of Desktop Publishing and online content management engine
• Education to degree level, or equivalent
• The motivation and ability to look for new ways of promoting RFUK’s work
• Ability to represent RFUK externally
• Visual literacy
• Proven ability to manage workloads and follow through projects from beginning to end

Desirable:

• Good understanding of environment/development/human rights issues
• Experience of working on advocacy/campaigns
• Fluency in French and/or Spanish
• Experience of working in a charity fundraising environment
• Proficiency in design software programmes and video editing
•  Experience of day to day Press Office work

Personal Skills and Attributes

• Strong personal commitment to RFUK’s mission and to social and environmental justice in general

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – written and oral

• Cultural sensitivity

• Attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise, make decisions, work autonomously and to tight deadlines
• An enthusiastic, flexible approach, with the ability to work co-operatively as part of a small team
• Personal integrity

SUMMARY, TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The post is offered on a 2-year fixed term contract on a part-time basis with possibility of extension. The role will be subject to a 6-month probationary period. There may be a possibility for this role to evolve into a full-time position.

The post is based in our North London office. Flexible or remote working arrangements will be considered for exceptional candidates.

The starting salary is £35,525 pro rata.

Monthly salary is paid by Bank Automated Credit transfer, on the 25th of every month.

Holidays, sick pay and other benefits are provided in accordance with statutory requirements. 30 days paid leave per year are offered pro rata.

Workplace pension (4% employer contribution).

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES  

RFUK is an equal opportunities employer, and makes no discrimination on the grounds of gender, race, age, physical abilities, religious or sexual persuasion.

HOW TO APPLY

 Interested candidates should send your CV and with a cover letter of two pages maximum, explaining your motivation and providing concrete evidence of why you are suitable for the position. Please also specify where you saw the job advertisement. 

The deadline for submission is 31 January 2021.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

THE RAINFOREST FOUNDATION UK

The Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting indigenous peoples and traditional populations of the world’s rainforests in their efforts to protect their environment and fulfil their rights to land, life and livelihood.

Bristol, Birmingham or Sheffield or Home Working considered

Closing date: 31st January 2021 at 11.30pm

Do you have experience of planning and delivering involvement, volunteering or research activities and liaising with external agencies, partners and professionals, possibly in a housing or homelessness context? Then join Shelter as an Involvement Coordinator and you could soon be playing an exciting and diverse role within a new project aimed at developing our approach to women's centred services.

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change with individuals, in communities, across society and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Women are being increasingly and disproportionately impacted by the housing crisis. This has led Shelter to develop a new strategic priority to ensure that all our housing advice services are designed with a clear understanding of how a women's gender affects their housing problems and the kind of support they need as a result. We're spearheading this transformation by developing services in three locations, which are designed by women with lived experience and local partner agencies, and directed at helping homeless and poorly housed women. We have secured National Lottery funding, initially for 6 months, to carry out this work.

About the Role
Under the direction of a Project Manager, you'll be responsible for recruiting Peer Research Volunteers with lived experience and training and supporting them to conduct research in their local communities. Research will involve talking to women about local need and barriers to accessing support, with the aim of designing services to help them. This will involve engaging, supporting and developing people involved, to actively engage them in the project and ensure that the project is coproduced. The work will be carried out in three key locations and your challenge will be to represent the voices of people with lived experience in service design discussions and see that the language used in documentation and proposals is appropriate to the issues women face. Along the way, you'll also work with a variety of stakeholders to support and encourage involvement through various means and make sure opportunities are available for all to be involved.

About you
Personal experience of homelessness or poor housing and an understanding of how these issues have affected you would be an advantage. You’ll need to be dynamic and have experience of working with people who have direct experience of homelessness or poor housing, or similar issues. You'll also need a proven ability to use different methods to encourage participation and help those involved meet their potential. Adept at networking and information gathering, you have the excellent all-round communication and interpersonal skills it takes to work closely with an Involvement Team and other internal stakeholders. And, because your workload will be varied and demanding, you'll need excellent skills in prioritising, organising and boundary setting and a willingness to travel regularly between Sheffield, Bristol and Birmingham to get the job done.

Due to the specific requirements of the role we are only considering applications from women for this role. The Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1 applies to this post.

Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (pro rata), enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our Women's Centred Services team and be the change you want to see in society.

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business 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 also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.