JOB PURPOSE

To support the delivery of the aims of Age UK East London through the growth and development of Age UK East London’s volunteer programmes. This will include volunteer opportunities across the whole organisation to include:

• Befriending: Telephone Befriending and Digital Buddies, Connect Newham and Friends at Home.
• Information & Advice and Advocacy (quality assured).
• General Volunteering i.e., Admin support, activity volunteers.
• Any other suitable opportunities as they develop.

KEY TASKS

• Recruit and select volunteers in line with AUKEL recruitment of volunteer’s policies and procedures.
• To manage all DBS applications and renewals and ensure correct procedure and protocols are met.
• Prepare and train volunteers for their role so that they can offer effective support to service users.
• Match and/or place volunteers within services ensuring a clear line of communication at all times.
• To regularly review the outcomes model to understand how service users are being enabled.
• Where appropriate, to carry out home visits to assess and prepare service users for their involvement in the service. 
• Ongoing support of volunteers to include regular supervisions, team meetings, volunteer peer to peer sessions and volunteer events/awards.

ADMINISTRATION

• To ensure all aspects of volunteer recruitment are conducted safely.
• To ensure that all volunteer roles have appropriate task descriptions.
• To monitor any 1:1 relationship to ensure that they are operating successfully and that the outcomes for the individuals involved are being met.
• To co-ordinate annual service user and volunteer surveys as appropriate, collate feedback and evaluate the service provided.
• To co-ordinate the collection of data necessary to provide specific information needed for KPI’s and external requirements and outcomes.
• Report any recommendations for improvements and future developments. 
• To ensure all data is collected through AUKEL organisational customer relationship management data base system (Charity Log).

QUALITY

• To be familiar with and to implement Age UK East London’s policies and procedures.
• Work within AUKEL and the Mentoring and Befriending Foundation policies and procedures.
• Maintain the highest levels of professionalism in handling confidential data, information and disclosure from individuals, organisations and services.
• Ensure any volunteers working within AUKELs quality assured services are fully trained and supported to comply.
• To assist and support with the Investing in Volunteers accreditation process and subsequent renewal of the award.

LIASION

• To represent Age UK East London and participate in appropriate external meetings and events in order to remain aware of local, regional and national issues affecting quality and compliance issues affecting charitable companies.
• Promote the AUKEL volunteering programmes across all geographical areas of service.

GENERAL

• To meet regularly with line manager for support, supervision and appraisal.
• To attend Age UK East London mandatory training programmes.
• To attend team and staff meetings, (and other meetings) as required.
• To undertake any other duties within the competence of the post holder as may be required from time to time for the continued smooth running of Age UK East London.
• To carry out the duties of the post in accordance with Age UK’s East London’s policies and procedures including Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Confidentiality, Complaints, Data protection, Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

EXPERIENCE

• Educated to a degree level or equivalent/high levels of experience in similar work.
• Experience of working in partnership.
• Experience of people management and/or support.
• Experience of working within a befriending service.
• Experience of supporting volunteers.
• Experience of delivering to quality assurance frameworks.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge and understanding of issues affecting older people.
• Knowledge of the requirements of safer recruitment practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of person-centred practices. 
• An understanding of Equal Opportunities and how it applies to the work of a voluntary organisation.

SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to present to groups.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Good IT skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritise and manage time and resources in a competent manner.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• This post is subject to an enhanced check through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)
• Ability to travel across AUKEL delivery sites.
• Occasional evening and weekend work.
• Occasional any other tasks that may be required from time to time.

DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION PACK FOR FULL DETAILS ABOUT THE BENEFITS OFFERED

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and ambitious Editorial Coordinator with a strong understanding and passion for science and Open Access publishing to join our team.

As an integral member of our team, the role-holder will be responsible for the management of the peer review system for the three society journals, supporting the Editors in the handling and processing of incoming manuscripts. The Editorial Coordinator will also be required to assist in the implementation of the journal strategies, including managing commissioned articles and review series, recruiting and onboarding Editorial board members, and identifying areas for improvement within the peer review process.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out quality-control checks on new submissions
• Ensuring peer review is conducted in a timely manner
• Monitor and report on journal KPIs
• Provide administrative support in the organisation and minuting of external and internal meetings
• Work with Publisher operations and production teams
• Support the commissioning work of the Journals Manager
• Attend Society conferences and meetings as a representative for the journal and Society

We encourage applications from all sections of the community.

We will be actively interviewing for this role so the role may close before the date advertised.

BlindAid's exciting SHARE LONDON Project forms an integral part of our overall service pathway for our blind and visually impaired service users.  Bring your enthusiasm and join our passionate team based in Bermondsey Street; your role will be based at our head office, but you will also manage your own diary to travel to meet service users and volunteers as needed across 12 inner London Boroughs. 

We need an experienced volunteer coordinator/trainer to lead on SHARE LONDON.  Our project is funded by Big Lottery Reaching Communities and supports our service users to access all the social events that London has to offer; whether that is getting out for a cup of coffee, a walk in the park, going to a museum,  a tactile tour of a theare or going to a concert.  Our service users need the vital asset of a competent Sighted Guide Volunteer to share their experience with and help them to navigate.

As the project has been running for almost 3 years, we already have a substantial bank of fabulous, loyal volunteers, who are already matched with service users with similar interests; but we are now seeking to expand our project so we are also recruiting for new volunteers currently. 

All our volunteers must be trained as Sight Guides and hold an advanced DBS certificate: if you have not already worked in the VI sector and hold your own Sighted Guide Certificate, we will provide training for you. 

You will also work alongside our prestigeous Corporate Sponsors, to train their employee volunteers before they support BlindAid social events.

You will record volunteer activities on our live database, and communicate with volunteers via our WhatsApp Group, and will be equipped with a tablet and mobile phone.

This is a really exciting opportunity to make a real contribution to the work of a vital charity that has 188 years of history, and a real family feel, and to have the advantage of a rewarding career in future. 

”To reach and empower the community with a holistic approach to helping tackle homelessness in London”

• Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity that will keep you on your toes?Do you like working with people?
• Do you have amazing communication skills?
• Do you have an interest in the social care?
• Are you self-motivated even when working alone?

Job Description

To support vulnerable single homeless adults who have been referred to our service. Individuals reside in our shared temporary accommodation and receive floating support from you, to ensure that they can acquire the skills needed to progress to independent living

As a Support Coordinator you will be assigned to a client group and provide them with guidance, according to their assessed needs, and their care and support plan. You will enable your clients to self-develop and progress, reaching the personal goals they have set so that they can move on to being fully independent in the community.

This is primarily a lone working role and will involve communicating face to face with clients on a regular basis. You will conduct one to one key work sessions, house group meetings, signposting and link them in with other support services.

You will be required to attend regular support team meetings, one-to-one supervision with your line manager, and attend mandatory in-house training offered by Assisted Accommodation.

                                                                 Specification

Essential:

• Have excellent communication skills and be able to converse with clients in an appropriate manner.
• To have a sufficient understanding of both spoken and written English language to be able to effectively record and report as well as adhere to written company policy and procedure.
• Own transport car/cycle
• To understand UK social care practices and regulations.
• Be confident in asserting boundaries.
• To be comfortable in lone working
• Have confidence in communicating with other community organisations, and or, local authority departments who may be supporting the service user.
• Having an empathetic and understanding nature is vital.
• Understand the importance of confidentiality and be able to apply this to your role.
• Ability to follow good working practices and procedures.
• Have a basic understanding of using IT systems including Ms. Word and Outlook.

Desirable:

• Level 2 Qualification in Health and Social Care
• Have knowledge and understanding of writing care plans and risk assessments
• An understanding of equality and diversity guidelines
• Have some knowledge and experience of supporting people in the community

If successful, you will be joining the floating support team that works with vulnerable adults with an array of support needs such as mental health, substance and alcohol misuse, and homelessness.

Multiple full-time positions are available in a fast-growing organisation available for an immediate start with a competitive salary based on experience.

Employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check and successfully completing a 2-week Taster induction.

Help us reach more people!

We are recruiting an Equalities Partnerships Coordinator to lead on developing partnership work with ethnically diverse communities and other under-represented groups. This work will involve research, engagement and representation; building relationships with community groups, charities, businesses and other stakeholders. This is a key role to support our future development and ensure that services are accessible to everyone.

You will build relationships and create partnerships that meet the needs of communities and support the work of our social welfare services for adult carers, adults with complex needs, young carers and children with disabilities. There will be opportunities to deliver training and advise Imago services on the specific needs of communities.

The role supports the wider work of the partnership team in building corporate relationships and fundraising, with scope to work on national and local campaigns, and develop social media and communication to reach new audiences.  

Applicants should be self-motivated, creative and adaptable; and have experience in community engagement and partnership working which demonstrates engagement with a range of diverse ethnicities and hard-to-reach communities. Applicants may also draw on personal or volunteering experience. You must be a great networker, and able to build relationships and trust across a range of stakeholders.

The role covers Kent and Medway so the post holder must be prepared to travel. We have several offices across the area, so base is flexible. Car driver essential.

Are you ready for something new?

We offer our employees:

• Inclusive values-based environment
• Competitive remuneration package
• Workplace pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Opportunities for hybrid working
• Benenden Health Care
• Death in Service Benefit
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Supported Volunteering scheme
• Development opportunities
• and more

Imago is committed to Safer Recruitment practices, and the post is subject to references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Please either submit your CV with a short covering note, outlining your current salary, or visit our website for full details.

Imago recognises that many people in our society experience discrimination or lack of opportunity for reasons that are not fair. We aim to create a culture that respects and values each other’s differences, and see these differences as an asset, as they improve our ability to meet the needs of the organisations and people we work with. We proactively seek to increase opportunities for inclusion, and celebrate diversity across our organisation and within communities.

Imago recognises its duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children, young people and adults at risk who access its services or with whom it comes into contact.

Are you looking to start a career in technology?

Could you put your mark on the work of one of the country’s largest charities?

We’re recruiting for a Technology Coordinator to join our customer focused Operations team and deliver first-class Information Technology processes across all aspects of the service lifecycle.

You'll be responsible for administrating and coordinating both day-to-day and project related tasks across our Tech Operations team, which supports the whole organisation.

Gaining valuable insight into the workings of a technology support team, you’ll assist in a wide array of tasks, from full scale rollouts of shop openings to supporting mass participation fundraising events. You'll also work closely with 3rd party suppliers to coordinate and deliver services to schedule and cost.

Please note this role will be known internally as Technology Service Coordinator.

Working arrangements
 

This is a 12 month fixed term contract.

This role will be on a blended contract with 50% concierge/front of house duties at our London head office (NW1 7AW), and 50% working where appropriate on projects and workstreams, which can include retail location opening and closure processes where occasional site attendance will be necessary as well as some infrequent visits to our other offices located throughout the UK.

We understand that you might need a little help balancing your work and home life. Many of our people work flexibly in many different ways. Please feel free to talk to us about the flexibility you may need; we’re happy to explore what’s possible for you and the role.

About you

With knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic workload planning techniques, you’ll have excellent customer service and communication skills, able to put the customer first and work closely with them to resolve any questions they may have.

A team player, able to encourage others, you'll develop strong working relationships with contacts across the business.

You'll have an organised approach to work, keen to improve and develop skills and knowledge and will be able to adhere to the highest professional standards. You’ll also have a proactive approach, delivering a timely response and solutions for end users and able to explain technical information to non-technical service and system users.

About us

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we’ve helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We’re investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.

Here at the British Heart Foundation we celebrate diversity and make inclusion part of what we do every day. Diversity and Inclusion forms a main pillar in our People Experience Strategy and we drive our strategy through our diversity and inclusion leaders group Kaleidoscope. Our aim is for all of our colleagues and volunteers to bring their true self to work, so we can continue to fund life saving research.

What can we offer you

Our Career Academy provides you with support, inspiration, and opportunities to help you unlock your full potential. We have a strong culture of internal progression and will actively support you to develop your career within the Recruitment team and the wider organisation.
 
Our generous staff benefits include:
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Dental health cover
• Contribution towards gym membership
• Pension with employer contribution up to 10%
• Life assurance

To find out more about benefits available at the BHF please download our benefits document at the bottom of this page.

Interview process

Please note interviews will be held over Microsoft Teams.

How to apply 

It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click through to our website to apply. All you’ll need is an up to date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria.

As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, the BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.

Link Age Southwark is a vibrant local charity which works to ensure older people and people living with dementia can thrive in later life. We are recruiting a full-time Community Fundraising and Events Coordinator to join our team and help us to develop our calendar of fundraising events.

We have been operating in the borough since 1993 and have strong local support and a high profile. The Community Fundraising and Events Coordinator will be responsible for meeting the annual income target for community fundraising and events. This will involve developing and overseeing the delivery of our annual fundraising events calendar, as well as our fundraising campaigns and appeals. We are a volunteering charity and you will be assisted in your role by our Volunteer Fundraising Committee, who play an active part in making our events happen.

This role also encompasses the opportunity to launch a new programme, which involves recruiting and engaging a team of Young Fundraisers. You will spearhead this initiative and develop and support the Young Fundraisers in their role.

Link Age Southwark benefits from strong local support in the form of individual and business patrons and supporters. Stewardship of these individuals, as well as generating new patrons and supporters, will be a key part of the role.

For full information, please download the full job description. 

Link Age Southwark is a great place to work, offering excellent working benefits and a healthy work-life balance. Benefits include: generous holiday entitlement in addition to all public bank holidays; a pension scheme; an employee assistance programme; and childcare vouchers. We are committed to supporting the professional development and wellbeing of our staff.

We are an equal opportunities employer with a strong commitment to respecting diversity and promoting equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Closing date for applications: 1st June 2022, 09:00am

Interview date: 10th June 2022

If you would like to discuss this job opportunity prior to completing your application, please contact us via the email addres on our website.

To apply please download and complete the application form and return it to our recruitment email address. 

About the opportunity:

Working closely with the Partnerships and Fundraising Manager and wider marketing team, you will identify and cultivate fruitful partnerships with a range of medium and large businesses, civil service departments and organisations working with retired individuals (exact mix to be defined when the role begins and reviewed on an annual basis).

The successful candidate will help maximise the potential of corporate and other organisations for volunteer recruitment, to ensure a sustainable supply of tutors to enable growth for Action Tutoring. As a relatively young organisation, raising our profile and brand awareness lies at the heart of our marketing and recruitment activities. You will be recruiting volunteers from across the country to deliver both online and face to face tutoring support in the charity’s regions. You will adapt your support depending on current programme needs and targets. 

The role requires someone with outstanding people skills, able to win people over to your cause through genuine passion, with an ability to take initiative and think creatively to spot new opportunities. You will need to be proactive and persistent. An ability to think strategically and use data to identify priorities and help spot opportunities will also be critical to success in the role. A genuine interest in the charity sector and/or education is vital.

Contract and working hours: Fixed term full-time contract of 1 year. We offer flexible hours with 9.30-4 as core hours. A full working week is 37.5 hours. We would consider 30 hours/4 days a week for the right candidate.

Start date: Monday, 25th July 2022 or Monday 1st August 2022

Closing date: Sunday, 5th June 2022.
Interviews: 9th and 10th June 2022.

Place of work: London office (The Dock, Tobacco Quay, Wapping Lane, E1W 2SF)
Hybrid / flexible. We have a central London office but our team work from across the country and we are happy to support predominantly remote or office-based working.

All Action Tutoring staff must have a DBS check. Should you be aware of any incidents, cautions or convictions that would appear on your DBS check, you should notify us with your application.

Duties and responsibilities:

- Drive new applications from potential volunteer tutors, ensuring a strong supply of high quality applications to meet growth targets in each region, for both face to face and online delivery.
- Work with the Partnerships and Fundraising Manager to build on and develop new relationships with organisations, including corporate businesses and the civil service (exact mix defined when role begins), with the aim of encouraging employee volunteering and ensuring a sustainable pipeline of volunteers.
- Deliver information sessions (‘Lunch & Learn’) and induction tutor training sessions to prospective and new volunteer tutors. Host feedback and reflection sessions for active volunteers.
- Shared responsibility for volunteer calls to those who don’t complete their Disclosure and Barring Service check at training: checking their ID and processing their check and calls to chase those who don’t book on. Full training will be given for this. 
- Maximise the potential from existing partnerships.
- Generate regular reports and communicate updates to volunteer partners to demonstrate the value and impact of their volunteers.
Identify and develop relationships with corporate organisations to help diversify Action Tutoring’s pool of volunteers.
- Work with the current volunteer pool to identify potential advocates for Action Tutoring through their employers or member organisations, particularly to encourage word of mouth recommendation.
- Research new leads for corporate volunteer recruitment and corporate fundraising opportunities including sponsorship, fundraising events, donations and ‘charity of the year’ offerings. 
- Articulate the benefits and value of volunteering with Action Tutoring to corporate organisations, developing new communications documents, sourcing case studies and materials to assist this and attending events; supporting the profile raising of Action Tutoring wherever possible.
Support programme staff to develop local partnerships, through businesses and public sector links. 
- Maintain accurate records of recruitment channels and relationships; use data to analyse the effectiveness of different recruitment channels, using this information to inform future work.
- Any other duties deemed reasonable by the Chief Executive Officer.

Person specification

Qualifications criteria:
- A*-C in maths and English at GCSE (or equivalent experience ).
- Right to work in the UK.

We are looking for some of the following attributes, though you might be more experienced in some areas than others:

- Highly organised, able to multitask and prioritise and complete activities to a high standard; excellent time management skills.
- Have experience managing stakeholders, networking and building relationships for professional purposes, friendly and outgoing.
- Able to work independently and use initiative in a range of situations to spot new opportunities and collaborate across teams.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills. 
- Confident public speaker; able to present well to a range of audiences, ability to be persistent and persuasive when required.
- Have high computer literacy; familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and have experience using databases (desirable).
- Open to new ideas, able to suggest improvements and take ownership. Action Tutoring is a small organisation and values the creative input of all staff members to innovate and drive improvements.
- Adaptable and open to learning. You will need to be willing to adapt and to grow and develop with the organisation.
- Efficient and able to work under pressure when required, able to multi-task and juggle a varied workload.
- Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Committed to the mission and values of Action Tutoring.
- Committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children.

You will be likely be more successful in this role if you have:
- Experience in sales, recruitment or marketing experience. 
- Experience working with a range of stakeholders.
- Experience of working with volunteers.
- Experience using databases.

As a charity that values and celebrates people's diversity and champions opportunities for all young people, we are keen to receive applications from people who have experienced disadvantage and from those who are of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities who are currently underrepresented in the organisation.

If you are dedicated to ensuring young people from all backgrounds reach a meaningful level of academic attainment and are passionate about bringing about this change, please apply today or get in touch for more information.

Benefits

- Hybrid working
We offer a flexible combination of office and home based working.
- Holiday
25 days holiday a year (plus UK public holidays), increasing by a day for each complete year of service (up to three extra days).
- Flexitime and TOIL
We have a flexible policy for working hours, and offer TOIL where staff have to work particularly early in the day or late in the evening, so that they can reclaim those hours at another time.
- Team away days
The whole team across the UK gets together three times a year.
- Pensions
We have a workplace pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution.
- Culture of celebrating
Regular thanks and praise and monthly recognition of ’heroes’ to celebrate employees going above and beyond.
- Knowledge-sharing
Lots of opportunities to learn from others in the organisation, including policy briefings, shadowing colleagues and peer-to-peer development.
- Socials
Team socials around team days, regular bring-and-share team lunches and other activities.
-Proofreading Team
As well as checking the accuracy of all content Action Tutoring shares with external audiences, our proofreading team supports individuals who would value an extra pair of eyes on their writing.
-Ad hoc projects
Interested in other exciting topics relevant to our charity? Then join one of our working groups (including policy, diversity and inclusion, curriculum and training, socials, data and insights) and support with ongoing projects.

Notes

Please submit here your CV and a letter outlining (max 1 page A4):
(When uploading one document, please click 'upload', rather than 'finish application' to make sure that it attaches, and to allow you to upload another document.)

1) Your presenting/pitching experience, including clear examples. 
2) Your experience networking and developing valuable relationships.
3) Tell us about how our organisational values align with your values.

Applications that fail to meet these criteria will automatically be discounted.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help you with making the application process work for you.

Education and Research Coordinator

(Committees and Events)

Salary: £28k per annum + plus competitive benefits

Location: Central London (hybrid - home and office working)

About the role:

We are recruiting an Education and Research Coordinator.

Working with the Head of Operations and across the team, the post holder will coordinate the education and research committees which will include producing agendas and papers, attending and minuting meetings and managing the collection, marking and awarding of bursaries and grants.

The post-holder will also be responsible for assisting with the coordination and delivery of a series of online educational events.

How we work:

The team work flexibly, with offices based in the Royal College of Surgeons of England in Central London. Opportunity for home working is available.

About you:

We are looking for a team player who can demonstrate excellent relevant administration experience along with excellent organisational skills, self-motivation and the ability to work collaboratively with many stakeholders.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to learn and develop in a flexible working environment
• Contract: Full Time - 35 hours (5 x days) a week
• Salary: £28,000 per annum
• Pension: SAUL, University of London (Subject to employee contribution of 6% the employer will contribute 16%)
• Probation period: 3 months.
• Holiday and other benefits:
• 23 days annual leave (This excludes 8 public and bank holidays. In addition the organisation closes for four days over the Christmas / New Year period.)
• Private medical insurance
• Interest free season ticket loan

How to apply:

If you are interested in this role and can meet the requirements detailed above then we would love to hear from you straight away as applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

To apply for the role, please send your CV along with a one-page covering letter that sets out how your skills and experience would help you to meet the role specification.

Information about BAPRAS activities can be found online.

It is important to be aware that only applicants who can demonstrate via a CV and cover letter that their skills and experience meet the criteria outlined in the person specification, will be considered for the role.

Dates of interviews (via Zoom): ASAP

Please note if you have not been contacted by the end of May then your application has been unsuccessful. No agencies please.

Location: Greenwich, SE10 9NF

The Development Co-ordinator makes an important contribution to fundraising by providing administrative support to the Development Team and assisting with data administration to help the team better understand donors, prospects, and patrons. This role also involves some financial oversight and general office administration which requires great attention to detail and the ability to plan tasks in a methodical manner.

This role is perfect for someone who really wants to understand the full range of fundraising activities as well as getting involved with staff across the Museum at all levels.

The post holder will work 36 hours per week, core hours Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm with an additional hour to be worked in agreement with line management. This post will adopt a hybrid working model, based in the office and onsite, with some home working by agreement with line management. Some weekend and evening working might be required to assist in the co-ordination of events and programmes.

This opportunity is only available to current members of staff at RMG, applications are welcomed from those still in their probationary period.
 

Closing date: Wednesday 25 May 2022. 

Interview date: to be confirmed. 

Diversity and inclusion is integral to our work at Royal Museums Greenwich, as we are a museum for everyone. We want to foster a spirt of inclusion, collaborative working, innovation, and valuing people as individuals whose lives have been shaped by different experiences. This is why we welcome applications from everyone. We also actively work with disability confident scheme and ask that you let us know if there are any adjustments you need during the interview process.

MA Programme Coordinator

Whitechapel Gallery is looking for a MA Programme Coordinator.

We are looking for an experienced, practical and organised candidate to co-ordinate our successful Masters course Curating Art and Public Programmes.

The position of MA Programme Coordinator is an exciting and varied role at Whitechapel Gallery. The ideal person has an interest in curating, education and the art world and is keen to work closely with academics, gallery staff and students to facilitate a promising curriculum. People skills, charisma, tolerance and an open mind. Students must be made to feel like they can approach you and you will be willing to support them and share your experience generously. The person in this role will be responsible for coordinating the day to day running of the programme as well as supporting lecturers in class by facilitating conversations and holding separate mentoring sessions for the students.

For further information, please download the Job Decription.

Conditions of Work

• Contract: Permanent, Part-Time
• Hours of work: 9:30am – 5:45pm, Monday to Thursday, plus occasional Saturdays, which will be compensated by time off in lieu (only during Open Days)
• Salary: £25,000–£30,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Probation period: 6 months
• The period of notice is 2 months in writing on either side

To apply

Please complete the application form and the Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form & return to recruitment email by midnight 19th June 2022.

Interviews are scheduled on Friday 24 June.

The Whitechapel Gallery strives to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, ethnic minority, LGBTQIA+ and/or disabled applicants as these groups are currently underrepresented in the Arts sector.

Charity number: 312162 Company number: 4093862

The Maternity Mates Programme Coordinator role is a great opportunity to be part of a team transforming the lives of  pregnant women living with multiple complex needs. The post holder will take full responsibility for the day to day implementation of volunteer-led support in the boroughs of Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest.

You will be an experienced community programme or project coordinator who has successfully managed a complex community volunteer-led project.

Your knowledge of community health programmes and the trusted views from the women we support, will enable to you make recommendations for enhancing or improving the programme. You will be confident in undertaking presentations to our stakeholders. You will have experience of inspiring and motivating volunteers and demonstrate an understanding of the challenges facing vulnerable communities.

Relationships of trust are central to our work and we take a non-judgemental approach. Our work in trauma and culturally informed.

You will share the values of WHFS and be committed to addressing the inequalities experienced by women from black, asian and ethnic minority backgrounds .

This post is open to female applicants only as this is deemed a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) for this role under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 201

It is essential that you can demonstrate a clear commitment to our vision, mission, and values.

For more information and to apply, please download the job pack. Application form (download here) should be returned by 9am on 24th May 2022.

Please can you also fill in and return the equal opportunities monitoring form and return it with your application.

KCLSU is an equal opportunities employer.

We are recruiting for a coordinator to take responsibility for an exciting pilot project: peer group support for women and birthing people who have experienced birth trauma, pregnancy or baby loss. Our peer support offer is group based and will be gradually rolled out across multiple East London boroughs: Tower Hamlets, City and Hackney, Waltham Forest and Newham.

As the Programme Coordinator, you will be responsible for all aspects of development, delivery and shared learnings for improvement, collaborating with volunteers, clinical team and other partner stakeholders.

Your will have knowledge and experience of developing and leading peer support in the context of maternal mental health; excellent, demonstrable project and volunteer management. Experience of monitoring impact . You will need to be confident to prepare and undertake presentations to our stakeholders. You will have experience of inspiring and motivating volunteers and demonstrate an understanding of the challenges faced by women living with traumatic maternity experiences.

This peer support pilot programme is one aspect of a holistic care pathway, to be delivered in partnership with the clinical team at the new maternal mental health hub (OCEAN) with East London Foundation NHS Trust and North East London NHS Trust.

You will be joining a team of diverse women who are dedicated and passionate about making to the lives of women living in East London. WHFS is best known for our Maternity Mates programme, volunteer-led support for pregnant women during pregnancy and living with multiple disadvantage; and providing advocacy, trauma counselling for women living with the effects of FGM/C and a women's conversation cafe.

Relationships of trust are central to our work and we take a non-judgemental approach. Our work in trauma and culturally informed.

You will share the values of WHFS and be committed to addressing the inequalities expereinced by women from black, asian and ethnic minority backgrounds .

This post is open to female applicants only as this is deemed a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) for this role under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 201