We are recruiting!

African Rainbow Family and Manchester Migrant Solidarity, we are two leading UK grassroots charity and community group founded by, led by and run by and for LGBTIQ+ and non-LGBTIQ people seeking asylum to providing support to vulnerable LGBTIQ+ and non-LGBTIQ people who are seeking asylum in the UK. We are recruiting for an exciting role as part of our growing team.

Are you passionate about supporting and campaigning for the rights of LGBTIQ+ and non-LGBTIQ+ people seeking asylum, migrants and refugees who are in vulnerable situations in the UK?

We are recruiting for a full time Support Services Manager. The Support Services Manager would work 37.5 hours weekly across both groups, 4 days per week with African Rainbow Family and 1 day per week with Manchester Migrant Solidarity from the same office.

This post would involve working with groups that campaign for social change, advocate for justice for people who are seeking asylum including those who are lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgenders, intersex (LGBTIQ+). It would provide support services for refugees, people seeking asylum and migrants in vulnerable situations in Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, London and Cardiff.

For this full-time role, the Support Services Manager will lead on growing, developing and delivering our services which deliver practical, legal, psychosocial, and emotional support to LGBTIQ+ and non-LGBTIQ+ people who are seeking asylum. For this ‘hands-on’ position, which both oversees and helps deliver key services, you will play a key role in helping to build the self-esteem, confidence and support networks of LGBTIQ+ people seeking asylum by:

• Facilitating regular meetings of peer support groups.
• Providing one-to-one emotional and practical support
• Visiting LGBTQI+ people seeking asylum held in immigration detention centres
• Ensuring that African Rainbow Family where appropriate, refers service users to legal representatives with specialist knowledge of LGBTQI+ asylum claims
• Recruiting and managing a small team of volunteers to help with service delivery. Potentially of junior staff in the future.
• Working with the Trustees to help fundraise for ARF and MiSol services.
• Sharing your knowledge by providing advice, guidance and training to other organisations working with LGBTIQ+ and non-LGBTIQ+ people who are seeking asylum.

This is a unique opportunity to build on previous experience in support work, counselling, or other casework with potentially vulnerable individuals to help advance the safety, wellbeing and social integration of LGBTIQ+ people seeking asylum.

ARF and MiSol have been supporting LGBTIQ+ and non-LGBTIQ+ people through the asylum and immigration process and campaigning for their rights since 2014. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. The post is subject to an occupational requirement permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 and is only open to those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans*, queer or intersex (LGBTIQ+). Owing to the nature of the work with vulnerable adults, the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and to disclose all non-protected criminal records at the point of conditional job offer.

We particularly encourage people who are refugees or from immigrant backgrounds and/or Black Asian Minority Ethnic and LGBTIQ+ who are passionate about advocacy, justice and social change for people who are seeking asylum to apply.

Please see below attached job description and person specification. 

In this role, you will ensure the provision of high-quality, holistic person-centred, advice, advocacy support, empowerment and campaigning for social change for people in a range of complex and crisis related situations.

You will ensure the groups' practical peer support continue to thrive.

• Provide advice across a range of immigration support areas including signposting to Solicitors with specialist knowledge of LGBTIQ+ and non-LGBTIQ+ asylum claims, destitution, welfare benefits, health and community care as well as specialist advice on asylum support. The two groups offer several specialist supports for LGBTIQ+ and non-LGBTIQ+ people including those who have experienced gender based violence (GBV); abuse and survivors of trafficking.
• Manage the provision of practical destitution support in the form of emergency hardship payments, hygiene packs, and hot meals for those that are destitute.
• Reporting to the Chair - of Trustees and Management Committee Group of ARF and MiSol.
• Work with a team of volunteers to provide face-to-face, telephone advice and practical support in Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, London and Cardiff centres, as part of a diverse and dynamic operational team.
• Work very closely with Funding & Fundraising Officer and Media and Fundraising Volunteer to identify funding priorities.
• Working to support service users at all stages of the asylum process; providing support and lead around identified campaign area, advice and advocacy on welfare support. Our primary roles are to promote empowerment, practical self-help and peer support to enable people to navigate the asylum process and achieve freedom and safety.

Could this position be for you? It could, if...
 

You delight in the knowledge that our team comes from many different backgrounds, and the common link we all share is that we all are either refugee, migrant or seeking asylum with love in supporting each other in the most vulnerable positions in the society.

You have an understanding of, and can advocate on behalf of our service users regarding issues relating to refugees, people seeking asylum and migrants (including rights and entitlements).

You have experience providing sensitive, safe and empowering support to distressed people in vulnerable situations.

You're a team player who can keep calm and who's comfortable within what can sometimes be a demanding environment.

Get to know us...

African Rainbow Family (ARF) is a small registered charity (No. 1185902) that support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender intersexual and queer (LGBTIQ) people of African heritage and the wider Black Asian Minority Ethnic groups.

ARF was established in 2014 by a lesbian in the wake of some Commonwealth countries in Africa’s toxic and draconian anti-gay laws; persecutions and environment which seek to criminalise LGBTIQs for the preference of whom they choose to love. ARF provides:

• Support For LGBTIQ Refugees and People Seeking Asylum
• Support communities who face constant harassment, hate crimes and discrimination heaped on them by an ignorant society because of their sexuality or sexual preferences and or gender identity. 
• Campaigning For Global LGBTIQ Equality.

Manchester Migrant Solidarity (Manchester MiSol) is a self-help group set up as a convergence space for all migrants. Including people seeking asylum. Offering practical and social activities for mutual support, empowerment and solidarity with non-migrants to build a powerful political voice against the systematic mistreatment of migrants in the UK. We undertake:

• Awareness raising of migrants and issues facing people seeking asylum
• Workshops (appeals, legal, campaigning etc.)
• Language help/lessons
• Socials (cooking, film showing etc.)
• Anti-deportation mobilisation and detention support

In Manchester Migrant Solidarity and African Rainbow Family, we will not tolerate any form of misconduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation and/or abuse. We have a code of conduct in place, and are committed to creating a culture of integrity in the organisation where misconduct is not tolerated. Situations of abuse are quickly investigated and perpetrators will be dealt with effectively.

Follow us on Twitter @AfricanRainbow1 @ManchesterMiSol

Solidarity with Migrants in Manchester

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A World Without Prejudice

Depaul UK are currently looking for a Programmes Coordinator to join us in Manchester. You will join us on a part time basis – 15 hours per week and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £9,159.60 per annum (pro rata) + pension and benefits.

Depaul UK works with some of the most disadvantaged young people in the UK. We specialise in working in communities where poverty and long-term unemployment have resulted in generations of social exclusion and high rates of homelessness.

Over the past 30 years, we have grown as an organisation and developed and enhanced our work and the impact it has across the UK.  Depaul UK has a wide range of services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness.

The Programmes Coordinator role:

The focus of this role is to organize and deliver progression opportunities for young people, supporting them with their ambitions into education training, volunteering or employment.

You will be responsible for promoting and delivering the Steps to Success programme in the local community by liaising with local organisations and employers. You will also have the opportunity to design and deliver engaging workshops and other activities to help clients develop their skills.

What will ideally support your success as one of our Programmes Coordinator:

- Great experience working with young people or those who have experienced homelessness
- Experience in successfully engaging young people with activities and programmes
- Good verbal and written communicator and ability to work collaboratively
- Good organisational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities, projects and deadlines
- Able to demonstrate clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures

What’s it like to work at Depaul UK?

You'll be joining a friendly, flexible and values-led organisation, and will receive:

- Competitive salary
- 26 days of annual holiday plus bank holidays
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Interest-free Annual Season Ticket Loan
- 4 weeks Paternity Leave

So, if this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you’d like to become our Programmes Coordinator then please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!

Closing Date for Programmes Coordinator applications: Friday 21st May 2021 at 12pm

An enhanced DBS disclosure is a requirement for this role. Our recruitment checks, induction, and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding our clients. Depaul UK strives to be equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We kindly request no contact from Recruitment or Media Agencies.

Depaul UK are currently looking for a Reconnect Coordinator to join us in any UK office (Manchester, Sheffield, London, Whitley Bay). You will join us on a part-time, permanent basis working 18.75 hours per week and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £12,087 (+ London weighting) per annum (pro-rata) + pension and benefits.

Depaul UK works with some of the most disadvantaged young people in the UK. We specialise in working in communities where poverty and long-term unemployment have resulted in generations of social exclusion and high rates of homelessness.

Over the past 30 years, we have grown as an organisation and developed and enhanced our work and the impact it has across the UK.  Depaul UK has a wide range of services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness.

The Reconnect Coordinator role:

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a huge impact on young people and their families by offering personalised support and mediation on complex cases.

You will be working closely with the National Prevention Services Manager to develop and refine our Reconnect programme as well as supporting Reconnect Workers across England.

What makes this Reconnect Coordinator role exciting?

- A full induction and training to enhance the skills required
- Training in interpersonal mediation with an accredited provider
- Regular peer support with other Depaul Mediators/Family Workers, either via Skype or in person
- External Clinical Supervision
- Training in the Depaul Endeavour model
- Continuous support and supervision including reflective practice to develop your learning and skills as a practitioner

What will ideally support your success as one of our Reconnect Coordinator:

- Great experience working with young people or those who have experienced homelessness
- Strong understanding of the needs of people who have experienced homelessness, poor mental health and substance misuse
- Good knowledge and understanding of Risk Assessments and Support Planning
- Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills
​​​​​​​- The ability to demonstrate clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures

What’s it like to work at Depaul UK?

You'll be joining a friendly, flexible and values-led organisation, and will receive:

- Competitive salary
- 26 days of annual holiday plus bank holidays
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Interest-free Annual Season Ticket Loan
- 4 weeks Paternity Leave

So, if this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you’d like to become our Reconnect Coordinator then please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!

Closing Date: Thursday 6th May 2021 at 12pm

An enhanced DBS disclosure is a requirement for this role. Our recruitment checks, induction, and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding our clients. Depaul UK strives to be equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We kindly request no contact from Recruitment or Media Agencies.

Group Coordinator Rusholme, Manchester GFS 9161

Term time only

Part time 5 hours per week

Salary: £2,535 (£12.86 per hr.)

As part of our Covid recovery and growth plan, GFS are seeking a proactive and organised individual, to open and manage our planned group in Rusholme, Manchester.

About the job

As part of our growth plan, GFS is undergoing an exciting change in the way we manage our service delivery. We have big plans to develop clusters of groups in targeted areas of England and Wales, to ensure we are best placed to meet the needs of girls and young women. As part of this change we are looking to recruit group coordinators to both new and existing GFS locations. Successful candidates will coordinate a local GFS group and gain experience in managing a team of volunteers and supporting the growth of GFS in the local area.

You will be responsible for; promoting GFS in schools and local networks to recruit girls/young women; train and lead a team of volunteers to plan and deliver weekly GFS sessions.

You will need experience of youth work or a related field in particular developing and delivering activities for children/young people.

You should be able to; apply equality, diversity, and inclusive practices across your work, operate within GFS’s feminist values, and put girls and young women at the heart of decision making.

You will have the ability to lead, motivate, and inspire volunteers and work as part of a team to deliver a structured programme of activities.

You will be an effective communicator able connect to a variety of audiences; and build your local knowledge to develop effective partnerships with people and organisations.

This post will require unsocial hours. (Evenings and weekend)

Statement of exemption with reference to the Equality Act 2010

The employee may provide girls and young women with personal services, promoting their welfare or education, which can be provided most effectively by a person of the same sex. The girls need a positive role model to build self-esteem, confidence and to help them take responsibility for their lives.

Due to the nature of the role this post is restricted to female applicants only under the Equality Act.

To apply please download the application pack and submit the application form as soon as possible. We will be scheduling interviews as the applications come in.

Please note CV’s are not accepted.

Depaul UK are currently looking for a Client Involvement Coordinator to join us in London, Manchester, Sheffield or Whitley Bay. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £27,234 per annum + pension and benefits.

Depaul UK works with some of the most disadvantaged young people in the UK. We specialise in working in communities where poverty and long-term unemployment have resulted in generations of social exclusion and high rates of homelessness.

Over the past 30 years, we have grown as an organisation and developed and enhanced our work and the impact it has across the UK.  Depaul UK has a wide range of services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness.

The Client Involvement Coordinator role:

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to work across Depaul UK’s services to embed our new approach and ensure our clients voices are heard. You’ll plan and coordinate coproduction initiatives and you’ll collate feedback and experiences from our diverse range of clients, feeding this back to the organisation.

The post-holder will work closely with the Youth Advisory Board to shape the group, supporting them to have a role in the design, development and delivery of their services and ensuring their ideas and opinions are amplified across the organisation.

What makes this Client Involvement Coordinator role exciting?

• - The opportunity to work across all of Depaul UK’s services and central departments, influencing senior staff and driving forward out new approach
• A full induction and training to enhance the ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ skills required’.
• Continuous support and supervision including reflective practice to develop your learning and skills as a practitioner.

What will ideally support your success as one of our Client Involvement Coordinator:

• A strong track record of successfully engaging young people with sometimes complex needs with new projects, programmes or initiatives.
• Experience of carrying out risk and needs assessments, and planning activities, trips and events

• A working knowledge of co-production, with demonstrable experience of collaborating with clients to design, deliver and evaluate their programmes and services.
• Experience of designing and developing high-quality resources, workshops and activities for young people.

What’s it like to work at Depaul UK?

You'll be joining a friendly, flexible and values-led organisation, and will receive:

- Competitive salary
- 26 days of annual holiday plus bank holidays
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance

So, if this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you’d like to become our Client Involvement Coordinator then please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!

Closing Date: Monday 3rd May 2021 at 12pm

An enhanced DBS disclosure is a requirement for this role. Our recruitment checks, induction, and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding our clients. Depaul UK strives to be equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We kindly request no contact from Recruitment or Media Agencies.

Here at Human Appeal we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator to join our team based in Cheadle, Greater Manchester (although the role will initially be home-based during Covid-19 restrictions). You will join us on a full-time basis as part of an initial 1-year fixed term contract with a view to progressing into a permanent role. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £30-35k per annum.

Human Appeal is a faith-based charity that aims to abolish poverty by providing humanitarian aid, sustainable development programs and championing advocacy for our beneficiaries worldwide.

As Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator, the successful candidate will develop, lead and oversee a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework to encompass programme planning, evaluation, data and knowledge management and monitoring. This will include monitoring and evaluation system design, implementation roll-out, and budgeting, as well as supporting country offices and downstream partners with proposal writing, log-frame and indicator development. The post-holder will also be responsible for delivering training and M&E technical support to staff at Human Appeal country offices and downstream partners. The role will entail the development of quality assurance strategies and ensuring compliance with institutional requirements. We are ideally looking to appoint somebody immediately to this role.

Benefits of joining us as our Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator include:

- 35 days Annual Leave
- Matched pension contribution
- Employee discounts and memberships
- Prayer facilities
- Opportunity to really make a difference!

Key duties and responsibilities of the Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator:

- Design and develop the global M&E framework, policies, forms, data and knowledge management systems to create a consistent and effective M&E process at Human Appeal
- Lead on all aspects of M&E in the programme department and oversee all M&E processes in country offices and with downstream partners
- Prepare and lead on Human Appeal Core Humanitarian Standard certification both at HQ and country level
- Establish a bank of performance indicators which should be specific, measurable and relevant
- Provide constructive M&E feedback and recommendations through monitoring and evaluation reports
- Deliver lesson learning workshops to the Human Appeal programme department, country offices and downstream partners
- Develop a beneficiary complaints mechanism aligned to industry standards i.e. CHS
- Deliver M&E training to Human Appeal programme department, country offices and downstream partners
- Contribute M&E technical expertise to institutional funding bids to secure institutional income year-on-year
- Ensure country office projects adhere to donor compliance, legal regulations, industry standards and organisational policies

What we’re looking for in our Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator:

- Graduate in a related field, e.g. International Development or Economics, ideally with a Master’s level qualification
- Accredited / certified in Monitoring and Evaluation with a Core Humanitarian Standard certification
- At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role at an INGO, conducting monitoring and evaluation activities for donor-funded initiatives
- Strong technical knowledge of M&E theory, MEAL systems and processes
- Proven experience in reviewing, monitoring and evaluating programmes, and using quantitative and qualitative methods and approaches
- Solid project management experience with the ability to manage multiple project strands simultaneously
- Experience in planning and managing surveys, developing and refining data collection tools, and with data quality assessments and oversight
- Experience of using participatory approaches in development projects
- Demonstrable experience of producing Programme Impact reports
- Fluent English is essential. Additional languages, e.g. Arabic, Urdu are desirable
- Passionate and knowledge about the international development sector

This would be an ideal role for an experienced Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator looking to make a difference in a rewarding role within the Charity Sector!

We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so for the best chance of success please click ‘apply’ today to become our Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator – we would love to hear from you.

Location remote during Covid.

Reporting to: Director of Programme & Innovation

As the Sophie Hayes Foundation continues an exciting phase of growth and development, supporting more women survivors of Human Trafficking, the role will be a valued member of the organisation’s Manchester & North team. The right candidate will focus on delivering both our Employability Programmes modules: Workshops and Coaching across the region, through effective and productive collaborations.

This is a role designed for someone who is people focused, has an eye to detail and is: encouraging, insightful, creative, organised and willing to adapt to the changing lives of those you are supporting.Have perseverance, a high level of flexibility and emotional intelligence.You will be quick to listen, understand and lead women forward as they navigate a challenging transition in their lives. You will have initiative with an ability to adapt ideas into action, alongside strong partnership skills as you build relationships with referral partners across businesses, social enterprises and colleges across the region.

Detailed Role Description

Delivery

1. Create, manage, and deliver both the workshops and coaching modules across the North in F2F and remote environments.
   1. Recruit survivors into the Employability Programme.
   2. Deliver Modules 1 & 2 using the Employability Programme content across group and 121 environments.
   3. Provide ongoing 121 survivor support whilst delivering the programme.
   4. Engage all survivors into The CREW our survivor led network, before during and after programme completion.

Partnerships

1. Ensure our survivors, partners and volunteers are engaged, motivated and ‘have a voice’ to influence and shape our programme design.
2. Engage with local, regional, and national networks.
3. Develop and grow partnerships with diverse stakeholders to support growing needs in both the remote and F2F delivery.
   1. NGO’s,
   2. Referral partners
   3. Educational institutes
   4. Business and community partners
   5. Faith based organisations.

Internal Relationships

1. Work with the Employability Programme Placements Supervisor to build robust relationships in the local and regional communities, in order to secure and support survivor placements.
2. Supervise and manage Employability Programme volunteers, with the objective of growing individual and group capabilities, skills, and resources.

Budgets & Reporting

1. Effectively and efficiently manage local programme.
   1. Budgets. 
   2. KPI’s, ensuring correct reporting of programme outputs and outcomes. 
   3. Development through insights and evaluations, learning and feedback. 
   4. Consistently work with and encourage the growth of leadership volunteers to increase organisation capacity and capabilities.

Person Specification:

Essential

• Minimum 3 years’ experience of successful programme delivery in the UK charity sector
• Educated to degree level or equivalent, or the ability to demonstrate competence through experience.
• Demonstrable direct experience of skilled facilitation for group as well as 121 support sessions/coaching.
• Experience of proactively researching and engaging current and prospective partners.
• Tangible knowledge of best practice in facilitation, coaching and programme delivery.
• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to tailor written and verbal content and style to a range of audiences.
• Experience of working to, and meeting KPI’s.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver outcomes to tight deadlines.
• Required IT skills Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. (Blackbaud E Tapestry or similar CRM systems etc)
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as a key member of a team.
• Flexible and proactive approach and attitude
• Enthusiasm and drive to make things happen.
• Ability to work occasionally outside of normal office working hours.
• Supportive of a small but fast paced team.
• Supportive of non-Birmingham locations
• Ability to drive.

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of the human trafficking and modern-day slavery sector.
• Experience of working with vulnerable groups
• Experience of using social media and digital communication tools. 

Please note: We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

However, this post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 20

Application Instructions

Please provide a cover letter explaining why:
1.You want to join the Sophie Hayes Foundation.
2. What strengths you bring to the role

We wish to recruit an enthusiastic and dynamic Ageing Well Co-ordinator, to support a range of high quality, complementary ‘Ageing Well’ services and activities that meet the needs and aspirations of older people in Bolton. This will be with a focus on remaining at home safely, tackling loneliness and isolation, developing independence and encouraging people to maintain their mental, physical, emotional and social activity to make later life a rewarding and fulfilling experience. If you enjoy working with older people and making a real, demonstrable difference to their lives, this could be the role for you.

Do you have a passion for our natural environment and its ability to improve our health and wellbeing? Would you relish the opportunity to share this passion with others? If your answer is yes, this could be the role for you!

Here at the Mersey Forest, we see the natural environment – our parks, woodlands, and other green spaces – as a health asset; places that can contribute to the prevention and management of physical and mental health conditions.

The Natural Health Service Coordinator will have a passion for community engagement, working enthusiastically with our partners and stakeholders to deliver a wide range of community activities including Health Walks, Horticultural Therapy and Forest Schools.

Working alongside the Programmes Manager, the role is responsible for the day to day delivery of the Natural Health Service activity programme and to ensure successful project outputs and outcomes.

This role will suit an approachable and friendly individual who has the natural ability to showcase the benefits of the Service to encourage participation from others. You will have a keen interest in health improvement activities that use the natural environment and experience working with volunteers.

You will enthuse and inspire others, forming relationships with ease and use those skills to broaden the Service’s reach amongst the community, including areas of deprivation. As you become more familiar with the Service, you will seek to add value by identifying opportunities for development.

In addition to your invaluable interpersonal skills, you will be an excellent organiser and methodical in your approach to administration, record keeping and reporting. Contract or project management experience is important along with budgeting and financial control.

The ideal candidate will believe in our values and have a genuine desire to inspire communities to become healthier. Evening and weekend work is a requirement of this role and travelling for work purposes is essential.

Should you be interested in this role we would love to hear from you so we can provide you with an application form and job description.  

The closing date for applications is the 4th June and virtual interviews will be held on the 10th June 2021.

We wish to recruit an Ageing Well Centre Co-ordinator to support our plans to develop and improve the social, creative and physical activities at our Ageing Well Centre, whilst continuing to ensure it is a safe, well-maintained, welcoming hub for older people in Bolton. We are seeking an enthusiastic colleague to take the lead maintaining the centre and assisting with its daily activities and longer term development, working alongside colleagues within the Ageing Well team.

This is a post with a difference as it combines premises and facilities management with supporting the social and personal development of older people. We are looking for someone who is practical and creative and enjoys working with older people and welcome applications from people with relevant experience and skills, from a wide variety of career backgrounds.

Bury Hospice has a fantastic opportunity for a Community Fundraising Co-ordinator to join our passionate fundraising team.

As a Community Fundraising Co-ordinator, you will be the main fundraising facilitator and contact for existing hospice supporters such as schools and community groups across the Bury area.

Increasing engagement is a key responsibility of the role by establishing strong relationships with new fundraising associates by tapping into hard to reach sectors of society, developing supporter and volunteer groups and opening up new donor and support avenues.

You will be a relationship developer, a positive influencer, an engaging communicator and a keen driver of the Hospices’ marketing campaigns and strategies to increase income generation.

Relevant field and online fundraising experience are essential along with knowledge of charity income generation, regulation and strategy.

The role has a strong administrative function, utilising the supporter database to generate reports and for data capture.

As an ambassador for Bury Hospice flexibility will be required to attend Hospice events and cheque presentations, sometimes out of hours.

Should you be interested in this role we would love to hear from you via a CV and a covering letter.

Rise Programme Manager: This individual will be responsible for delivering the Rise Programme funded by Universities and leading a team of 7 Programme Coordinators to deliver the programme.

Location: Bristol, London, Manchester, Nottingham or Newcastle (initially on a remote basis)

Hours: 40 hours per week, 9am - 6pm (with some flexibility)

Start date: May/June 2021

Application deadline: 9am on Monday 4th May 2021 (Early applications are encouraged as we may interview and/or appoint before the closing date)

Core delivery responsibilities for Rise Programme Manager will include: 

Programme Design & Delivery

• Contribute to strategic decisions concerning the design and delivery of the Rise Programme, creating a 12-month plan in advance of the start of each recruitment cycle. 
• Plan student attraction & onboarding activities in collaboration with University Partnerships Manager.
• Work with the Director of Programmes and Impact to design learning journeys for Sponsor Programme Associates.
• Work with the Programme Leaders/Coordinators on the development and creation of resources and planning and delivery of events relevant to the unique needs of the participants on the Rise Programme. 
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the programme with overarching responsibility for meeting internal engagement and applications success KPIs.
• Provide support to University Partnerships Manager to maintain strong relationships with University partners, including supporting quarterly/annual reporting requirements.

Team Management

• Manage a team of 7 Programme Coordinators in a variety of locations - providing weekly 1-to-1 support, reviews and personal development support. 
• Ensure Programme Coordinators document all interactions with Associates and application progress.
• Use relevant dashboards and data to set Programme Coordinator priorities.
• Manage Programme Coordinator progress to ensure that all stakeholder KPIs are achieved.
• Contribute to strategic decisions concerning the resourcing of the Rise Programme.
• Provide guidance and training to your team, and be part of wider training and development conversations for all on the Future Charity Leaders Programme (our Graduate Scheme).

Associate Support

Individual and small group work with Associates - coaching 20-30 Associates to take the day-to-day steps needed to realise their career potential, which might include pastoral support, career guidance, and support with job applications.

Person Specification 

This position would be suited to individuals who are committed to upReach’s mission. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about social-mobility and believe that background should not be a barrier to graduate employment. 

To be successful it is anticipated that you would have at least 2+ years’ experience working in programme delivery, stakeholder management and leading small teams. You should be proactive, resilient and used to managing competing priorities within a varied workload.You should be flexible and willing to perform varying duties depending on the shifting needs of the charity. 

Essential Skills/Experience:

1. Experience working in a fast-paced environment and working independently to find solutions to problems.
2. Ability to engage and flex communication style confidently with a variety of stakeholders, such as beneficiaries, upReach partners and all levels of employees across the organisation. 
3. Excellent influencing, facilitation and communication skills (both oral and written) and be comfortable preparing and presenting reports and proposals to senior management and external stakeholders.
4. Line management or team leadership experience.
5. Strong programme management and problem solving skills, in addition to superb organisational skills to manage a varied workload.
6. Self-motivation and an ability to work in a small team as well as independently, with a creative and a proactive attitude.
7. Experience working directly with key stakeholders to manage and grow a relationship and/or partnership.
8. At least a Grade ‘B’ in Maths and English GCSE (if you have extenuating circumstances, let us know)*.
9. University degree (2:1 or higher)* in any discipline, or equivalent experience.

* The nature of the role requires a high standard of Maths and English, and the ability to quickly review a large amount of information and identify and communicate key themes clearly. Applicants may demonstrate this through the academic qualifications shown above and/or other relevant experience. As our beneficiaries are all undergraduates, a good understanding of the university experience is essential, although it is not necessary that this was acquired through personally gaining a degree.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

1. Knowledge of the graduate labour market in the UK and experience supporting individuals through an application process. 
2. Experience delivering all aspects of a programme end to end, from design to reporting and evaluation.
3. Experience in roles requiring influence. 

Equal Opportunities

upReach is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, social background or any other protected class. We support workplace diversity and believe it creates dynamic and effective organisations. We are working hard to increase diversity in our team and would particularly welcome applications from BAME candidates.

We are committed to making our roles and culture inclusive. We can make reasonable adjustments throughout the application process and on the job. If you have particular needs or requirements, please get in touch.

University Partnership & Impact Manager: This individual will be responsible for the execution of our university partnerships strategy and delivery of sustainable income growth from new and existing partners in the higher education sector. 

Location: Bristol, London, Manchester, Nottingham or Newcastle (initially on a remote basis)

Hours: 40 hours per week, 9am - 6pm (with some flexibility)

Start date: July 2021

Application Deadline: 9am on Monday 17th May 2021 (Early applications are encouraged as we may interviewand/or appoint before the closing date)

Core delivery responsibilities for the University Partnership & Impact Manager will include: 

Managing and developing existing university partnerships

• Managing upReach’s portfolio of existing university partners, stewarding relationships to ensure the partnerships remain strong and mutually beneficial.
• Developing existing university partnerships and identifying new opportunities to expand our programme of support.
• Execute on a partner communication strategy to ensure university partners are kept up to date with upReach news and events.
• Plan and lead on student attraction & onboarding activities in collaboration with Rise Programme Manager.
• Contribute to strategic decisions concerning the design and delivery of the Rise Programme to meet the needs of University students and complement & enhance University offerings.
• Ensuring all outputs are delivered effectively and on time, in collaboration with the Rise Programme Manager and the PC University Leads.
• Collaborate with the Rise Programme Manager and PC University Leads to ensure the smooth running of all university-based events and follow through on identifying and communicating impact.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the programme and prepare and deliver quarterly/annual impact reporting reviews for each university partner.
• Act as university impact reporting ‘subject matter expert’ to set impact measurement strategies for university partnership reporting and impact reporting in collaboration with Impact & Data Senior Officer. 

Growing the number and value of university partnerships

• Researching and developing a new pipeline of university partners to expand the sector reach and create opportunities for Associate growth.
• Identifying gaps in the market and developing ideas for new university partners, cohort focused programmes and types of partnership.
• Identifying, initiating and securing new high-value long term partnerships with universities to grow income and provide more opportunities to students.
• Preparing and delivering compelling and evidence-based pitches and presentations.
• Maintaining the organisation’s presence in the social mobility sector through thought leadership articles/blogs and networking at relevant events.
• Work with Rise Programme Manager to agree programme of support and support in the transition to deliver agreed programme of support.

Team Management

• Manage two FCLP rotations (20% of Programme Coordinator’s time) - setting rotation objectives and providing project guidance.
• Meet monthly with university leads (Programme Coordinator responsible for day-to-day university activities) to set partnership priorities and monitor stakeholder KPI progress (onboarding, engagement).

Person Specification

This position would be suited to individuals who are committed to upReach’s mission. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about social-mobility and believe that background should not be a barrier to graduate employment. 

To be successful it is anticipated that you would have at least 3+ years’ experience developing partnerships and providing strategic impact measurement guidance. You should be proactive, resilient and used to managing competing priorities within a varied workload.You should be flexible and willing to perform varying duties depending on the shifting needs of the charity.

Essential Skills/Experience:

1. Experience working in a fast-paced environment and working independently to find solutions to problems.
2. Ability to engage and flex communication style confidently with a variety of stakeholders, such as beneficiaries, upReach partners and all levels of employees across the organisation. 
3. Excellent influencing, facilitation and communication skills (both oral and written) and be comfortable preparing and presenting reports and proposals to senior management and external stakeholders.
4. Target driven and demonstrate experience of achieving financial objectives. 
5. Strong project management and problem solving skills, in addition to superb organisational skills to manage a varied workload.
6. Self-motivation and an ability to work in a small team as well as independently, with a creative and a proactive attitude.
7. Experience working directly with key stakeholders to manage and grow a relationship and/or partnership.
8. Experience in or knowledge of the usual ways of working within Universities.
9. Experience monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of a programme.
10. At least a Grade ‘B’ in Maths and English GCSE (if you have extenuating circumstances, let us know)*.
11. University degree (2:1 or higher)* in any discipline, or equivalent experience.

* The nature of the role requires a high standard of Maths and English, and the ability to quickly review a large amount of information and identify and communicate key themes clearly. Applicants may demonstrate this through the academic qualifications shown above and/or other relevant experience. As our beneficiaries are all undergraduates, a good understanding of the university experience is essential, although it is not necessary that this was acquired through personally gaining a degree.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

1. Understanding of social mobility issues in the UK, the university landscape and graduate recruitment.
2. Experience in qualifying, scoping, and pricing client / partner projects in the charity sector.
3. Experience delivering all aspects of a project end to end, from design to reporting and evaluation.
4. Line management or team leadership experience.

Equal Opportunities

upReach is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, social background or any other protected class. We support workplace diversity and believe it creates dynamic and effective organisations. We are working hard to increase diversity in our team and would particularly welcome applications from BAME candidates.

We are committed to making our roles and culture inclusive. We can make reasonable adjustments throughout the application process and on the job. If you have particular needs or requirements, please get in touch.

City Hearts was founded in 2005, beginning with a single home to help women with life controlling issues, shortly after we welcomed our first survivor of modern slavery. Since then, we have expanded across multiple regions and now provide accommodation and outreach support to hundreds of survivors of modern slavery every year, as well as continuing to house and support women with life controlling issues. We are passionate about restoring the lives of those we support, and it would not be possible without our dedicated team of staff and volunteers.

How this role fits into the vision and objectives of City Hearts
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Accommodation Caseworker working in either a Male or Female Manchester Safe House based in Bolton. In this role you’ll casework clients living within one of our Accommodations. This role includes providing clients with emotional and practical support; advocating on their behalf, communicating with other organisations including but not limited to health professionals, legal representation and the Home office. You will also have some duties in relation to the accommodation, including cleaning and preparing client bedrooms for new arrivals.

Responsibilities:

• Case working individuals or families identified as PVOHT (Potential Victims of Human Trafficking).
• Regular feedback and review meetings with Accommodation Coordinator.
• Arranging and attending appointments for individuals or families.
• Following up all the paperwork and details of VOHT in adherence to the terms of the contract; including on line reporting. Including but not limited to; weekly reviews, risk assessments, support plans and inductions.
• Shift flexibility to include some evenings, weekends and sleep shifts on a rota basis at the safe house.
• Ensuring that volunteers who work with you on shift have the proper level of support and adhere to policies and procedures.
• Ensuring that all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are met.
• Ensuring progression of PVOHT through system;
• Liaising with organizations and individuals regarding VOHT and CH in a professional manner - including but not limited to SATco, UK Visas and Immigration, Modern Slavery Human Trafficking Unit, other agencies, police, and medical professionals.
• Identifying support hours and ensuring accurate logging of all hours.
• Ensuring paperwork is being completed correctly and in a timely fashion.
• Ensuring exit strategies are being prepared in a timely fashion.
• Dealing with out of hour crisis in accordance with standby rota.
• Receiving out of hours’ referrals, carrying out inductions, weekly reviews and updating the IT system.
• Ensuring adherence to all internal procedures regarding City Hearts, the Safe Houses and any legislation.
• Promoting CH in adherence to the terms of the contract – this may include attending events on behalf of CH as a whole