You will be responsible for recruiting, vetting and supporting 50 wonderful volunteers who want to help older people in our borough and then matching them to 50 vulnerable older people, so you will need to be highly professional, organised, efficient and able to manage your own time and workload to meet these targets. We can offer you a warm and friendly team of experienced coordinators to work with, a dynamic leadership team to learn from, a hypo-allergenic office dog to play with, and interesting professional development opportunities. This role is 28 hours per week and until 31 March 2021, in the first instance. Please see the full job description and person specification on our website and please note a DBS check will be required. Our first shortlist will take place on 24 June. We look forward to hearing from you!

Facilities & Office Coordinator (IT & Operations)

London Wildlife Trust are at an exciting point in our journey, protecting and restoring nature whilst engaging and inspiring Londoners to connect with nature. Our vision is a London alive with nature, where everyone can experience and enjoy wildlife.

The position: Facilities & Office Coordinator (IT & Operations)

We are looking for a versatile Facilities & Office Coordinator (IT & Operations) to help make LWT an engaging and efficient place to work for our people. You’ll be working on a diverse range of projects to maintain and improve our facilities and ICT systems across the Trust.

You don’t have to be an IT expert! We have an external IT support provider who you will liaise with when you need help but we are looking for someone with strong basic IT skills who has the confidence to learn and carry out basic administration.

The role will be incredibly varied and will suit someone who enjoys variety and problem solving, but you can expect some of the following:

• Manage the inventory for ICT equipment; buy new equipment in line with agreed plans and budgets; arrange the secure disposal of broken or redundant items.
• Manage all user and group administration in Office 365 – with technical assistance as needed.
• Manage the relationship with our list of suppliers, contacting for support when you need it (i.e. phone providers, broadband and landlines etc.)
• Escalate any technical problems to LWT’s IT support company
• Manage LWT’s head office, liaising with building management as necessary, ordering stationary and other items, coordinating post and waste disposal, and ensuring that users keep shared spaces tidy
• Assist with the planning and execution of a possible office move in 2022.

What’s in it for you?

Title: Facilities and ICT Coordinator

Salary: £25,811 -  28,909 (pro rata) depending on experience

Tenure: Permanent

Hours of work: 9.30 – 5.30pm with flexibility

Holidays: 25 days per annum (pro rata) plus statutory holidays 

On top of this, we offer:

• Access to a free Employee Assistance Scheme to support you inside and outside of work
• Generous Family Friendly and Flexible Working opportunities and policies
• “Staff Day” once a quarter where you can get involved in conversation work on one of our sites
• A cracking Christmas party
• Free tea, coffee and hot chocolate (it’s the little things)

Our Ideal Facilities & Office Coordinator (IT & Operations)

We’re looking for:

• Some facilities or office management/coordination experience
• Confident and proficient in the use of MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• The ability to learn new systems and processes

Desirable:

• Knowledge and/or experience of working with Office 365 and Microsoft Teams would be a real bonus
• Experience of managing phone systems and other ICT hardware
• Knowledge of health and safety management

Please see the attached job description for full details.

Does this sound like you? We’d love to hear from you! To apply, please follow the link to our website to complete an Application Form and Candidate Details Form 

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.

Main purpose of role: Undertake daily operational tasks, including assessing and processing grant applications, for the VRF (Vicar's Relief Fund) at St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity. 

Main duties and responsibilities

General Grant Processing

• Process and evaluate grant applications received and, where necessary, obtain further information from applicants, apllying good judgement and flexibility in the process
• Maintain user records through our grant management system (Flexi-Grant)
• Reply to correspondence in VRF inbox and telephone queries about the VRF
• Deal with all information in line with Data Protection (GDPR)
• Process return of grants, check and chase evidence submitted by grant recipients
• Process new user registrations
• Make grant payments
• Actively highlight if there are any concerns with VRF applications or the process for applying for the grant
• Liaise with Fluent Technology (who host Flexi-Grant) where necessary

Other activities

• Maintain a good working relationship with Charity Director, Frontline Network Team, St Martin-in-the-Fields Ltd staff, BBC Christmas Appeal volunteers and donors, and Connections at St Martin's staff
• Contribute relevant information, insights and expertise to the Team and the wider organisation, and take an active role in the development of the organisation's life and effective functioning
• To contribute, where necessary, to the development of the Charity and its initiatives including but not limited to the VRF and the Frontline Network
• Perform any reasonable duties commensurate with this post to ensure the success of St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity

This is not an exhaustive description of the job. Aspects will change over time and the job holder will be expected to contribute to its development and progression. 

How to apply

If you're interested in coming to work for us, please provide the following - 

• a current comprehensive CV outlining your key achievements in previous and current roles
• a supporting statement (no longer than two pages) explaining how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly addressing the person specification (to be found in the attached application pack)
• details of two referees (who will not be contacted without your prior consent)

Deadline for receipt of applications - midnight on Friday 5 June 2020

Interviews will be held either in person at St Martin-in-the-Fields or remotely the week beginning 15 June 2020.

Are you a facilities professional looking for your next career challenge?Are you available immediately for 3 days per week?

Prospectus is thrilled to be working on behalf of a compelling organisation looking for a solid Facilities Coordinator to be responsible for their front of house, HR, IT and central facilities services. This role has a chance to become a full time permanent position.

The role will initially be home based and early focus will centre on planning strategy around the reopening of the office and implementing safeguarding in the workplace in response to Covid-19.

Reporting to the Corporate Services Manager, the successful candidate will co-ordinate the provision of our client's office facilities. Within the delivery of facilities functions, the post holder will be responsible for health and safety and fire safety checks, will be the main key holder of the London Office and will coordinate facilities for three hubs across the UK. The new Facilities Coordinator is also expected to undertake occasional reception duties and to be an ambassador of the brand too.

We are looking for a person with a proven track record in a facilities support role, as well as a certain exposure to the delivery of organisational facilities projects and office relocations. To be successful, you will have outstanding attention to detail, a strong collaborative attitude and great interpersonal skills. The ability to work effectively under pressure and exceptional organisational skills are crucial too.

To apply, please submit a copy of your CV; cover letters are not required at this stage.

A full job description will be provided to candidate shortlisted by Prospectus.

Volunteer Coordinator

We are excited to announce that we’re hiring a Volunteer Coordinator to join the team. You will work to support our amazing mentees by managing our volunteer mentors as they navigate digital mentoring during Covid-19.

This is a really exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in the growth of the organisation and make a positive impact for children in London as we transition out of lockdown measures. 

About The Kids Network:

The Kids Network supports children at a crucial time in their lives, during the transition from primary into secondary school. We do this by providing them with a volunteer mentor, a young professional from the local community. 

Our model focuses on the individual needs of the child, building confidence and resilience and developing the tools to manage feelings for a positive future. 

London is bursting with young professionals, millennials who want to give back in a meaningful way – we make this possible through mentoring.

The Kids Network provides extensive training, a peer network and social activities to support each other in their roles as mentors.

Job description

Six-month fixed term contract (with the potential to extend)

5 days a week (35 hours)

£26,000 pa

Some weekend and evening work required

As our Volunteer Coordinator you will have an entrepreneurial spirit to effectively deliver our mentoring programme in order to achieve positive outcomes for children. 

About you

We are looking for a highly motivated, personable, strong communicator who is passionate about the importance of mentoring and equality of opportunity. To be successful, you will be solution focused, positive, proactive and a quick learner. 

Experience of developing relationships, supporting volunteers working with vulnerable children and delivering programmes from a charity perspective is essential. 

The Kids Network values fun, commitment and innovation – this is the culture we want embedded throughout the organisation. If you are passionate about connecting for change and share our vision, we want to hear from you.

About the role:

·Uphold our safeguarding principles and processes to the highest standard

·Drive a diverse volunteer recruitment strategy to represent our mentees

·Vet, train and onboard new mentors in line with our safer recruitment practices

·Deliver outstanding volunteer management

·Ensure that administrative tasks are completed in line with process

·Oversee mentors on the Brightside app and track their interactions on our session report database

·Celebrate volunteers in creative and effective ways

·Host monthly mentor meet ups and deliver ongoing training

·Deliver the programme to meet KPIs

·Build and manage strategic relationships with key stakeholders 

·Manage CRM system, ensuring data is kept up to date

·Act in compliance with our policies and processes at all times, ensuring our data is stored and managed in line with GDPR 

·Communicate the successes of the organisation to our supporters through our channels

Essential skills and experience: 

·Track record of managing volunteers effectively - ability to motivate and support volunteers to provide consistent support to vulnerable children 

·Strong attention to detail 

·Experience in following safeguarding processes and foundation level in child protection

·Experience of developing networks and relationships with a wide range of partners, volunteers and stakeholders

·Experience of delivering small to medium-scale programmes from start to finish

·Ability to be solution focused and self-motivating, to work on your own initiative and be accountable for your own work

·Excellent time-management skills and ability to prioritise conflicting demands

·Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to communicate to a range of audiences with impact

·Skilled at delivering engaging training sessions and organising events

·Excellent IT skills with ability to use spreadsheets, emails and databases effectively 

·Non-judgemental, self-motivated, pro-active, compassionate and solution focused

The Kids Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS check

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 31st May 2020.

To apply please send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you want to work for The Kids Network and why you are right for the role, no longer than two pages, to James Bailey.

Calm Mediation provides mediation and conflict resolution to the community dealing with disputes such as noise, anti-social behaviour and shared spaces.The Mediation Case Coordinator will be responsible for the management of mediation referrals, case information and oversee a team of volunteer mediators. You will be involved in the promotion of the service, maintaining referral channels, meeting referral targets, complying with relevant standards and running an efficient case management process. The post holder must have experience of working in a mediation setting and knowledge of mediation practice. 

Hours of work will involve occasional weekends and evenings for meeting, training and conferences, when Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) will be allowed.

ABOUT US

The Diana Award is proud to be the only charity set up in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales and her belief that young people have the power to change the world. It’s a big mission but there are two things within it that we focus our charity’s efforts on – young people and change.

Throughout all of our programmes and initiatives ‘change’ for and by young people is central. We all play our part to help realise this vision and our team is diverse in its talents and roles. Day-to-day we can be found working out in the community with young people through our anti-bullying and mentoring initiatives, fundraising, managing our valued corporate partners, providing vital HR and communications support, celebrating young people in memory of Princess Diana and plenty more.

We’re not your typical organisation. From the moment that you join The Diana Award, you’re part of our family. Together, we are united by our shared belief that young people can change the world, and, by our values: passion, collaboration, integrity, ambition and unity.

THE ROLE

We are now seeking an experienced, creative and highly motivated Marketing & Communications Coordinator to join our small (but busy) Comms Team, to lead on implementing our marketing and communications strategy for the Anti-Bullying Programme.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce and commission content for the Anti-Bullying Programme's communications channels. This would typically include: blogs and articles, newsletters, editorials, infographics, photos and videos

• Identify and work with influencers to help raise awareness of the Anti-Bullying Programme and our work

• Work with programme teams to produce case studies and stories which demonstrate the impact of the Anti-Bullying Programme

• Work with designers (agency and freelance) to coordinate, edit, build, and distribute Anti-Bullying Programme Materials e.g. training guides, slides, online resources

• Help prepare briefings and spokespeople for media interviews and public speaking engagements

• Act as a brand advocate for the organisation, working with colleagues to ensure all assets and communications reflect our brand guidelines

• Assist in the planning and delivery of website upgrade and improvements as required

• Respond and manage enquiries from press and other interested parties

• Monitor, report and analyse results to improve performance, using tools such as Google analytics and others

• Represent the Comms Team at events (e.g. Anti-Bullying Week, Award Ceremonies, fundraising events) as required

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR?

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Excellent writing and presentation skills

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

• Creativity, with a flair for copywriting and an eye for design

• Ability to remain calm in a pressured, and changeable environment

• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative

• Knowledge and understanding of end-to-end campaigns processes from brief to delivery, with experience of working across multiple channels on paid, low-cost and no-cost activity

• Experience writing for a range of audiences and producing persuasive content including press releases, blogs and other public facing content

• Experience of using an e-marketing system, such as MailChimp

• Experience of overseeing an organisation’s website and multiple social media tools such as Hootsuite

• 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role

• Good photography skills with experience producing live social media content - video production skills (desirable)

• Knowledge of the youth sector and its key audiences (desirable)

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Commitment to and ability to inspire commitment to The Diana Award’s vision, values and mission

• Personal integrity and credibility

• A ‘can do’ attitude

• Commitment to self-development

• Commitment to keeping up to date with key trends/developments in the sector

• Good judgement

• Driven to achieve great results

• Ability to work well under pressure

• Energetic, flexible, willingness to work outside of ‘normal’ office hours

SAFER RECRUITMENT

The Diana Award is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all. This is a responsibility that is shared by all members of staff the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS or equivalent police check.

Victim Support is looking for a Mentoring Co-ordinator to join our Children and Young People Service in London.

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

The Mentoring Service offers young people who have witnessed or have been victimised through crime the opportunity to connect with volunteers who will support them to reach desired goals and targets.

As Mentoring Co-ordinator you will be responsible for the recruitment and management of a team of volunteers based in the Victim Support, Children and Young People's (CYP) Service. Using creative and interactive training methods, you will design and deliver a training package to harness volunteers lived experience in a positive way

Mentoring is delivered by volunteers via a variety of methods and you will facilitate regular structured volunteer mentor group sessions, as well online, face to face and telephone support options to enable victims and witnesses of crime to achieve the best possible outcomes.

This role is suited to someone with a strong ability to motivate and inspire who can be creative and is able to work on their own initiative, with a solution focus.

The job requires flexible working with some evening and Saturday work required.

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

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

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

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

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

Victim Support takes pride in being a diverse organisation, enriched by the participation of all individuals and communities. Diversity matters and we value it.

Are you passionate about youth campaigning? Would you like to help drive projects and programmes across the youth sector?

Prospectus is delighted to be working with Paul Hamlyn Foundation as they look to hire a new Project Co-ordinator on a fixed term contract until March 2022. This position will be part time, 21 hours a week, and be part of their Act For Change Fund.

Paul Hamlyn Foundation (PHF) is one of the largest independent grant-making organisations in the UK. PHF helps people overcome disadvantage and lack of opportunity, so that they can realise their potential and enjoy fulfilling and creative lives. They have a particular interest in supporting young people and a strong belief in the importance of the arts and social justice, which is the golden thread that links all their work.

Act for Change Fund is a £3.6 million partnership for organisations supporting young people working for change. The Fund provides resources for young people to challenge social injustice, find ways of overcoming inequality and give a voice to issues they are experiencing. A joint initiative between Paul Hamlyn Foundation (PHF) and Esmée Fairbairn Foundation (EFF) in partnership with the National Lottery Community Fund, both foundations are acting as match funders and are awarding grants on behalf of the #iwill Fund. Act for Change Fund began in 2018, and the programme will end in early 2022.

The Programme Co-ordinator will act as the first point of contact for the AFCF and duties will include responding to enquires, funded organisations and all stakeholders associated. You will provide administrative support that will include grant reporting and help to process financial data to ensure timely payments to funded partners. You will work with the learning and evaluation partners as well as handle governance responsibilities regarding the fund too.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in co-ordinating complex projects and programmes. You will have experience of communicating and managing relationships with a large range of different stakeholders. You will be passionate and engaged with the work of PHF and will be knowledgeable about youth social action, social justice, young people's campaigning and/or self-advocacy.

If you are interested, please do apply with a Microsoft WORD copy of your CV and the relevant consultant will be in contact.

Team Coordinator - Research

£29,003 per annum plus benefits

Full time (37.5 hours) and permanent contract

​The Health Foundation is an independent charity committed to bringing about better health and health care for people in the UK.

Our Research is central to our work and comprises a mix of in-house and externally awarded and commissioned programmes. The Research team is responsible for running a varied and ambitious portfolio of externally commissioned research and evaluation work, which places a strong emphasis on building the evidence base for improving people’s health, understanding the quality of health and care, making health and care more sustainable, and improving health care delivery.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised individual to join us as a Team Coordinator.This is a key role within our Research team and plays a crucial role in the smooth running of the team, particularly with the following:

• Providing timely and high-quality administrative support to the Research team
• Supporting the team in managing internal and external stakeholders
• Contributing to the development and improvement of systems and processes across the team

You will have excellent IT and communication skills and be confident in supporting team members with new systems and processes and improving ways of working.  With a proactive and creative approach to your work, you’ll make key contributions to the work of the team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an administrative professional who is committed to our core behaviours

• Working Together
• Discovering and Learning
• Achieving Impact

Please click on the link below to find out more on the role and what we’re looking for via our website.

Application deadline :  Sunday 31 May 2020 

Interview date:w/c 8th June 2020 (via Skype) 

To apply for this role please submit your CV and a supporting statement which addresses all the person specification criteria flagged as CV/SS (Essential). More details can be found on our website. Applications without a supporting statement will not be considered.

The Health Foundation values diversity and champions inclusion and strongly encourages applications from all sections of the community.

Young Greenwich is a new integrated programme commissioned by the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The key purpose of the programme is to enable young people to develop holistically, working with them to facilitate their personal, social, and educational aspirations to develop their voice and reach their full potential. The programme is led by NHS Oxleas Foundation Trust (Oxleas) and delivered with partners Charlton Athletic Community Trust (CACT) who together with METRO form the Young Greenwich Partnership. Young Greenwich will deliver seamlessly in and out of schools, youth hubs and other community venues with strong pathways for pupils in schools into community-based activities and support and vice versa.

As part of Young Greenwich, METRO will deliver the Parenting Support programme, designed to increase the health and wellbeing of young people and children, by focusing on supporting their parents to achieve better outcomes for their own health and wellbeing and that of their families. The programme particularly focused on providing holistic family support through a range of activities.

This post will focus on providing support to parents and families on a range of activities as part of the Parenting Support programme, including leading our groupwork and peer support, and supporting our partners and other services within the Greenwich Parenting Support programme. The post-holder will work within a therapeutic and educational modality to support parents to better support their own mental health and wellbeing. Skills required for the role will include working to develop a peer support model of help and support for parents experiencing low confidence or poor relationships with their children. We aim to build the skills and confidence of parents to improve their own health and wellbeing, and relationships with their children.

SENIOR PROGRAMME FUNDING COORDINATOR

 
When there is an outbreak of war or violence, women suffer most – they experience trauma, sexual violence and the death of loved ones. After the conflict is over, the world’s attention moves on, but these same women are left to rebuild their families and communities.  Women for Women International supports women who live in some of the world’s most dangerous places. Women enrol on our year-long training programme, where they learn how to earn and save money, improve their family’s health and make their voices heard at home and in their community.  Since 1993, we’ve helped more than 479,000 women survivors of war in Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kosovo, Iraq, Nigeria, Rwanda and South Sudan.  With over 40 brutal armed conflicts across the globe, there’s never been a greater need for the work of Women for Women International to support women survivors of war.   

Women for Women International – UK (WfWI-UK) was established in 2006. Due to the successful delivery of our strategic plan including a step change in income and setting up Women for Women International-DE, we are embarking on the next stage of growth. As part of a global organisation, we are determined to provide more women survivors of war with the tools they need to move from victim, to survivor, to active citizen, wherever they are and whenever they need us.

We are seeking a Senior Programme Funding Coordinator to join the Programme Funding Team in our London office to manage our growing portfolio of restricted grants. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully managing 5-7 figure grants from institutional sources, as well as knowledge of the women’s rights, international development and/or conflict recovery sectors. You will have exceptional attention to detail and be able to review and work with complex documents, including detailed budgets and reports. You will be an outstanding communicator, both oral and written. This is a critical role within an ambitious team, and will suit someone who is passionate about women’s rights and international development, with strong professional experience in project management and relationship building to effectively manage and steward WfWI’s restricted fundraising portfolio of grants.  Experience of working in a global context as part of a wider programmes team preferred.

REPORTING TO: Senior Programme Funding and Partnerships Manager
LOCATION: 49-51 East Road, London, N1 6AH
WORKING PATTERN: Full time
SALARY LEVEL: c.£32k 
SUGGESTED START DATE: ASAP
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 31st May

To apply, please send your CV, and a covering letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining how your previous experience, knowledge and skills equip you to meet the requirements of the person specification by Sunday 31st May at 5pm.

Women for Women International is an equal opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their religious beliefs or political opinions, sex, marital or family status, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or disability status. All candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Women for Women International UK is a registered charity (charity number: 1115109) and a company limited by guarantee (company no: 05650155), registered in England and Wales.

Offering a friendly and supportive team, opportunities for professional and personal development, and an excellent benefits package including Simply Health coverage, a work-related clinical supervision allowance, competitive annual leave entitlements and a contributory pension scheme, we are looking for a friendly Volunteer Coordinator looking to develop their career in a fast-paced charity team.

The Forward Trust is a social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction and move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past.

The Role

You will work within our Recovery Support team which offers support to Forward Trust service users. This team is a part of the Recovery Support Department, which also offers the following support: Volunteering, Family work, Apprenticeships and Resettlement.

You will support our employability Mentoring Support Service by overseeing and monitoring the Employment Mentoring Service as well as training, recruiting and supporting Mentor Volunteers.

The Volunteer Coordinator will work with both of our Employment Coaches to deliver mentoring services to Employability Services clients, as well as supporting the Mentoring Programme Coordinator to deliver OCN and NCFE qualifications to Peer Supporters, volunteers and apprentices.

Role Responsibilities for a Volunteer Coordinator:

* Support clients or learners from employability services with their on-going needs
* Support the implementation and development of the employability mentoring or volunteering programmes.
* To recruit, interview, support and review mentors, volunteers and apprentices
* To deliver Training induction and qualifications to Mentors
* Facilitate quarterly reviews and forums and events with Mentors
* Support the Recovery Support Team Leader to develop and implement the Mentoring and Volunteering strategy
* Set individual objectives to implement and achieve strategic objectives
* Build strong relationships with, and make full use of the support offered by, head office functions
* Support the Team Leader with regular service audits ensuring that any issues are escalated and addressed in a timely manner
* Support the Team Leader to write quarterly reports for the trustees reflecting the progress against the department strategy and objectives

Requirements for the Volunteer Coordinator:

* A positive problem-solving approach with the ability to focus on key issues quickly and clearly
* Understanding of the voluntary sector and mentoring programmes
* Experience of supporting clients with their training and employment needs
* Experiencing of coaching, supervising and delivering training and induction to volunteers
* Understanding of and sensitivity to diversity and equality issues.
* Commitment to 12 steps interventions and treatment approach.

Qualifications:

* Level 4 Education and training
* A relevant coaching skills qualification.