You will play a vital role in establishing and  coordinating a training, advocacy and campaigning programme to raise awareness about the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) amongst Roma migrant communities in the UK and empower them to exercise their rights. 

This role will focus on delivering training and information activities, and facilitate a peer-advocacy programme for Roma-led NGOs and advocates to support Roma migrants to engage with the requirements of EUSS process. 

The successful candidate will have up-to-date knowledge of the EU Settlement Scheme, good understanding of the legal advice sector and empathy with issues affecting Roma migrant communities in the UK. Fluency in Romanes and/or an East European language is desirable.

This post is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund for 2 years 6 months. 

For Job Application Pack, please visit our website.

Closing Date: Monday, 20/04/20 at 5pm

Interview Date: Wednesday, 29/04/20

(Please note that because of the constraints imposed by the Covid-19, interviews will be conducted by Skype, Zoom or another video conferencing service.)

Business in the Community (BITC) is the Prince’s Responsible Business Network. We exist to build healthy communities with successful businesses at their heart.  The BITC events programme helps to drive visibility and understanding of BITC and engage our target audiences in our aims and vision.

We are now recruiting for an Events and Awards Coordinator who will be an integral part of our Events Team assisting our team of Event Managers and our Awards Manager with the day to day planning and delivery of high impact, high profile events for BITC.

The successful candidate will have excellent organisational, planning, prioritisation and time management skills.

The role will suit an individual with energy and enthusiasm who enjoys managing multiple tasks simultaneously.

This is an exciting time for BITC, with huge opportunities.

Closing date: 25th March 2020

Interview dates:w/c 30th March 2020 and 6th April 2020

Founded in 2016, Ambition Aspire Achieve (AAA) is a registered charity focused on supporting some of the most disadvantaged, vulnerable and at-risk young people in Newham and east London, providing them with new opportunities to build self-belief, enabling them to overcome their personal barriers to progression. Delivering projects and activities from our community hubs, the Terence Brown Arc in the Park in Canning Town and the Glyn Hopkin Abbey Hub in Stratford, we provide high quality youth provision enabling each young person to achieve their full potential, personally, socially and educationally. Boosted by funding secured from the City Bridge Trust, we are now looking to grow and further develop our youth programmes to reach even more vulnerable young people, making the best possible difference and changing lives.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, motivated and energetic SEND Coordinator. Reporting to our Operations Director, this exciting role will take responsibility for leading, developing and delivering our projects and programmes supporting young people with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities, including the delivery of a new project funded by the City Bridge Trust. Offered on a full-time basis (with the option to discuss the possibility of reduced hours), the role will provide a combination of delivery support and coordination of AAA’s projects supporting young people with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND), supporting their personal, educational, creative and social development, helping them to reach their full potential. This is a great opportunity to join a growing charity and make a difference to the lives of vulnerable young people, whilst contributing to the development of our offer for SEND young people and young adults at a key time.

Successful candidates will have demonstrable experience in developing and delivering projects and programmes supporting young people with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities, meeting pre-determined output and outcome targets. You will also bring experience of leading teams of paid and volunteer workers delivering high quality programmes meeting the needs of vulnerable young people. You will be self-motivated with a commitment to the equality of opportunity and Ambition Aspire Achieve’s purpose and bring strong communication skills with the ability to build effective, positive and professional relationships with SEND young people, their parents/carers, project staff and key stakeholders.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading on the development and delivery of specific youth-related projects supporting young people and young adults with SEND across AAA, ensuring project milestones and outputs are met or exceeded
• Leading and line managing a small team of sessional workers and volunteers delivering AAA’s SEND projects 
• Working collaboratively with key partners (e.g. schools, community stakeholders, delivery partners) to support the recruitment of young people and the effective delivery of provision
• Providing for the social, personal, educational and leisure needs of young people with SEND by leading in the running, organisation and delivery of AAA projects, enabling service users to increase their skills and confidence and realise their full potential
• Liaising with parents and carers of SEND young people participating in AAA’s projects, building strong relationships to support the development of service users
• Supporting SEND young people to identify positive progression opportunities

The salary for this post will be £25,000 to £28, 000 per annum pro-rata (depending on prior experience and qualifications). 

The closing date for applications is Thursday 9th April 2020 at 5pm with interviews expected to take place shortly after the Easter holiday break.

Ambition Aspire Achieve is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Our recruitment and selection processes are in accordance with best practice in safeguarding children and young people.

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

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

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

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

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

Closing Date: 30th March 2020

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

About us

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

The team

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

The role

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

Main duties and responsibilities

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

Nightstop Coordinator (12month Fixed Term)

York

22.5 hours per week

£27,209 per annum pro rata

Pension contribution of 9% gross annual salary

SASH is a registered charity providing accommodation for homeless young people aged 16-25 in the homes of its volunteer hosts. Your role will be the day-to-day running of the referral line for our Nightstop project, providing emergency accommodation for young people aged 16-24 in the homes of volunteers.

To succeed in this role you will need the skills and experience to be able to make accurate risk assessments for placing young people with our volunteers Nightstop hosts.
Alongside this you need to be able to work methodically under pressure, have an engaging and confident telephone manner, and good administrative skills.
Lastly, you need to be the sort of person who thrives working within a small team inside a busy office environment, and be passionate about our mission to prevent youth homelessness.

For further information and an application pack visit our website

Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 30 March

Interviews: 9am-5pm on Monday 6 April

Registered Charity 1054890

The Volunteer and Engagement Coordinator will work closely with YVHSC Central Services Volunteer Operations Manager and the Volunteer Officer to support all aspects involved in the successful delivery of our Volunteer, Intern and Work Placements programmes within the Healthwatch Hammersmith & Fulham service.

The role will have a particular focus on day-to-day coordination of volunteers, induction and training on appropriate projects and areas of service delivery for Healthwatch Hammersmith. It will also lead on the successful development and delivery of a volunteer led programme of engagement stalls and outreach activities across the borough and develop a programme of social and team activities for Healthwatch Hammersmith & Fulham Volunteers.

For more Information on the Job Description, please do click on Additional Documents below.

Contract type: Permanent / Full time

Reports to: Premier League Charitable Fund Planning and Projects Executive

Responsible for: Delivering events and workforce development opportunities

Location: Premier League Charitable Fund, Brunel Building, Paddington

Overview

As part of a growing team, this role is instrumental in ensuring the Premier League Charitable Fund (PLCF) delivers a high-quality programme of events and training to Programme participants and Club Community Organisations (CCOs) that the PLCF funds. You will be responsible for supporting across the team to plan and deliver events including tournaments, festivals, training and professional development.

Who we are

Established in 2010, the PLCF is one of the biggest sports charities in the world, with an annual budget in excess of £35m. The independent charity supports Club Community Organisations (CCOs) in delivering high quality projects and evidences its success to key stakeholders.  

Aligned with the Premier League (PL) Communities strategy, the PLCF is highly ambitious and aims to create positive and lasting sporting, social, health and education outcomes for a wide range of beneficiaries, especially children and young people. The PLCF team supports and inspires impactful work via 92+ CCOs, including those in the PL and English Football League (EFL). In turn, their work directly benefits more than 500,000 individuals at thousands of community venues and schools each year.

The role

Within the Premier League Charitable Fund (PLCF) you will have responsibility for event logistics, timetabling, liaising with event partners including venues, delivery partners, programme coordinators, participants and others. You will report to an experienced PLCF team member, who will help to guide you, but you will need to manage logistics including delegates’ joining instructions and follow-up information, ensuring everyone involved in the events has a smooth and enjoyable experience. You will help to create programmes for innovative and exciting events which will deliver once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. This will range from national football and sporting tournaments to Trophy Tours at individual schools.

Main duties include but are not limited to:

• Management of event logistics including invitations, bookings, delegate management (before and after events) and trainer liaison for PLCF events and training sessions;
• Administrative and logistical support to ensure the safe and successful delivery of PLCF events including PL Kicks Cup, PLPS Tournament, PL Inspires etc;
• Preparation in the run up to events (invitations, event materials, brochures, badges, goody bags, delivery of kit and equipment etc) and on the day (registration duties, participant and guest management, venue liaison, etc);
• Coordination of evaluation and feedback from events and training, collation of findings for lessons learned reports;
• Production and maintenance of training calendar and monthly/6-weekly training update – to include PLCF events and events run by others – Charity Commission, NCVO etc;
• Booking venues, travel and accommodation for events and training as required;
• Processing and managing invoices in relation to events and WFD;
• Support coordination and delivery of twice-annual programme coordinator events for each programme (delivering in support of Programme leads who would develop programme but delegate logistics);
• Support for the Planning and Projects Executive as well as wider team administrative support including but not limited to covering some of the duties of the Team Administrative Assistant during periods of absence and/or leave.   

Requirements for the role

• Experience of working on events or in a customer-facing role
• Ability to communicate well to a range of audiences, and using different mediums, with written skills to an excellent standard
• Experience of using survey software such as SurveyMonkey and creating complex surveys
• Good numeracy and financial management and budgeting experience
• Project management skills, including the ability to manage a complex network of stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and relationship management skills
• Team player with excellent planning and organisational ability, and a flexible and helpful approach to supporting colleagues when necessary
• Ability to work independently, using own initiative
• Ability to work effectively at pace and under pressure, make sound judgement calls and solve problems
• High level of computer proficiency, particularly with MS Office packages
• Willingness to travel within England and Wales
• Satisfactory enhanced DBS check

Nice-to-haves for the role

• Knowledge of event management systems and software (Eventbrite etc)
• Football and sport knowledge / interest

The Premier League Charitable Fund is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. All appointments will be made based on merit. The closing date for applications is Friday 3 April 2020.

Global Rahmah Foundation

Job Title: Fundraising Coordinator

Location: Manchester

Hours: Full time (40 hours per week)

Salary: Competitive (based on experience)

Experience: Fundraising, 3 years

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

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

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

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

The Role:

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

- Pro-actively work to achieve agreed income

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

- Increase internal knowledge and confidence in relation to fundraising

- Raise GRF's profile through fundraising activities

- Organise, manage and execute events

-Overlook ticket sales and event promotion

- Help establish and maintain a fundraising database

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

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

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

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

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

About you:

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

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

- Adaptable communication skills

- Ability to work autonomously and self-direct

- Database experience

- Ability to confidently network, develop and sustain partnerships

- Problem solving, solution focused approach

- Enthusiastic and able to motivate both self and others

- Must respect and adhere to Islamic principles

To Apply:

Apply online and attach your CV.

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

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

To support people affected by brain injury and their carers to lead as independent, worry-free and fulfilled lives as possible.

To visit clients and/or carers at home to undertake initial assessment to establish the support required by each individual client and/or their carer

To carry out a review visit and periodical visits to clients and/or carers to establish they are obtaining the correct support

To assess clients and carers with their health and wellbeing 

To support clients and or carers to achieve their goals and regularly monitor their progress towards these goals as well as their level of general health and wellbeing

To encourage participation in any health and wellbeing programmes run by or known to Headway Hertfordshire

To work with clients on a one to one basis, within the boundaries of the service, to help them overcome their issues and concerns.

Support Coordinator

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team in Birmingham and Solihull. We’re looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and well organised individual to join us in delivering a Stroke Recovery Service across the region, as a Support Coordinator.

Position: Stroke Association Support Coordinator

Location: Birmingham and Solihull (Office or home based considered)

Hours: 25 hours per week

Salary: Circa £16,500 per annum

Contract: Our services are contracted; we currently have funding for this contract until 31 March 2021

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: 5 April 2020

Interview Date: 23 April 2020

The Role

Reporting to the Stroke Association Support Manager, the coordinator will work with the local Health and Social Care services to receive referrals and support stroke survivors and their carers. The coordinator will provide personalised information, advice and support with regular reviews throughout, this can also include a formal six-month post stroke review.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Completing Needs Assessments with stroke survivors and supporting them to develop a stroke recovery plan.
• Undertaking regular reviews throughout and on some occasions a formal post stroke six month review.

About You

As Support Coordinator you will:

• Have excellent IT skills and demonstrate a flexible approach to your role.
• Have a background in a caring and/or charity profession supporting people with disabilities. You will be able to demonstrate previous experience of working collaboratively with other organisations to achieve joint ambitions.
• Experience of recruiting and managing volunteers and community engagement is a benefit.

It is optional for this role to be home based, please see our homeworking agreement for full details, extensive travel is required across the area and occasionally further afield.

This role is either office or home based, but extensive travel is required across Birmingham and Solihull and occasionally further afield.

The use of a car with business use cover and the ability to drive is essential to be able to fulfil the requirements of the 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.

Role summary

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

You will make a difference by:

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

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following personal attributes:

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

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

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

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

Free on-site parking

Closing Date: Friday 17th April
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier where there is a significant response rate. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly, to avoid disappointment.

Fixed term contract until March 2021

Are you passionate about ending rough sleeping? 

About the role and what we’re looking for

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

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

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

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

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

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

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

• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

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

• Flexible Working and Other Benefits

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

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

What we do

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

How to apply

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

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

Closing date: 10am on 13 April 2020

Interview and assessments on: TBC

DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

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

The Programme Management team, of which the Suitability Team is a branch, works to ensure a first class participant experience of, and interaction with, the administrative elements of the Frontline programme. The focus of the Suitability Team is to ensure that all prospective participants complete Frontline’s suitability processes (i.e. assessing applicants’ health to conduct), along with working closely with a range of teams across the organisation to champion and provide support to participants’ learning experience.

The Suitability Coordinator will manage a variety of keys projects for the Frontline programme. Projects will include: the delivery of our suitability checks, the processing of DBS and Overseas Police Checks, organising and facilitating suitability panels, and managing ongoing communications with participants and our university partner’s Student Wellbeing Service and Disability Advisor. The successful candidate will be someone with experience of managing complex projects, who enjoys managing relationships, developing processes, multi-tasking, problem solving and event management. This role is fantastic opportunity for someone looking to use and develop their skills in project delivery to transform the lives of vulnerable children.

Please note travel and overnight stays will be required from time to time, especially during the Summer Institute.