Communities thrive when people have the power to take action together on what matters to them.

Your mission as an Organiser will be to nurture a city where people do just that, a city where people are more connected to one another, a city that is fairer and more equal.

The work requires 'movement building' and 'community organising' . Your focus will be on listening, building relationships and organising people to take action that makes a difference. 

You will be a self starter, a thoughtful relationship-builder with a strategic mind who can confidently relate to insitutions, city leaders and ordinary citizens. 

Benefits include

• 25 days annual leave + 12 bank holidays (FTE)
• Flexible working
• Stakeholder pension scheme plus 8% employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Scheme
• A friendly workplace with a strong culture of helping people
• uncover their potential.

Manchester Mind believes in the power of listening and feeling heard and that a better understanding of mental health benefits everyone. We do this by providing a range of services across Manchester to young people and adults. Our work is guided by our values of:

Openness  |  Belonging  |  Strength  |  Collaboration

Manchester Mind is looking to recruit a Community Engagement Team Leader. The role will involve working in a collaborative and person centred way across primary care in Manchester, Bolton, Salford, Wigan and Trafford, with people with lived experience of mental health problems to improve physical health issues and promote take up of both flu and Covid-19 vaccines.

We would like to work with someone who is experienced, dynamic and passionate about being able to develop and deliver accessible mental health support services.

Position: Community Engagement Team Leader

Salary: £25,991

Hours: 35 hours per week (full time)

Initially a 12-month contract.

The skills and knowledge that are important to us are:

• Ability to work in an open way that builds kind relationships and is receptive to and appreciative of the skills and talents of everyone.
• Knowledge or experience of the issues that people with lived experience of poor mental health face and the impact this can have on physical health.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.

Application documents can be downloaded from alongside this listing, or from the Vacancies page of the Manchester Mind website.

All applications must be received by 12noon, Monday 31st January 2022. Interviews are planned for 10th and/or 11th February.

Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services, or had experience of volunteering.

Manchester Mind believes in the power of listening and feeling heard and that a better understanding of mental health benefits everyone. We do this by providing a range of services across Manchester to young people and adults. Our work is guided by our values of:

Openness  |  Belonging  |  Strength  |  Collaboration

Manchester Mind is looking to recruit 8 full-time (35 hours) Community Engagement Workers. The roles will involve working in a collaborative and person centred way across primary care in Manchester, Bolton, Salford, Wigan and Trafford, with people with lived experience of mental health problems to improve physical health issues and promote take up of both flu and Covid-19 vaccines.

We would like to work with people who are experienced, dynamic and passionate about being able to develop and deliver accessible mental health support services.

Position: Community Engagement Worker (x8)

Salary: £21,748 - £23,080

All posts are Full-Time (35 hours per week). All posts are initially a 12 month contract.

The skills and knowledge that are important to us are:

• Ability to work in an open way that builds kind relationships and is receptive to and appreciative of the skills and talents of everyone.
• Knowledge or experience of the issues that people with lived experience of poor mental health face and the impact this can have on physical health.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.

Application documents can be downloaded from this listing, or from the Vacancies page of the Manchester Mind website.

All applications must be received by 12noon, Monday 31st January 2022. Interviews are planned for 10th and/or 11th February.

Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services, or had experience of volunteering.

The Abbey Community Association is a charity operating out of a large community centre and hub in the heart of south Westminster, bringing together local people and organisations to address local community needs. We are currently recruiting for a part-time Employment Support Officer, as part of our Women Off to Work (WOW) programme funded by The National Lottery Community Fund.

This is a holistic training and “into-work” programme for women in south Westminster and neighbouring areas, particularly those of Muslim and Arabic-speaking backgrounds. It includes life and vocational skills training, wellbeing and general employability support through work experience placements, internships, job brokerage, and practical advice on employment and self-employment.

The successful candidate will provide tailored support to women to help them into work or self-employment, including developing plans, CV writing, mock interviews, and advice on becoming self-employed.

Blue Smile's mission is to transform the mental health and life chances of Cambridgeshire children through arts-based therapies.  We help over 200 children a week to be happier and have brighter futures. We work with schools in Cambridge and the region providing children with one-to-one therapy.  We also support the community around the child with services for parents, carers and school staff. 

The charity has over 70 clinical experts working with us, with essential management and administrative support provided by our office team.   

We are looking for an innovative and proactive Data and Impact Officer to continue to develop our approach to data, evaluation, outcomes, and impact.  You will have excellent data management skills and will work closely with our clinical teams to analyse, evaluate, and report on Blue’s Smiles clinical outcomes and performance indicators.

You will have excellent communication skills which will enable you to collate, analyse and disseminate internal and external evidence to a range of stakeholders. In addition, you will play a key role in supporting our fundraising team – building our case for support, supporting individual funding applications, and providing evaluation data for funders. 

This is an exciting time for Blue Smile, as we implement and embed a new data management system. You will be key in managing this system and developing Blue Smile’s data s processes to ensure organisational effectiveness. 

Blue Smile can offer you a competitive salary, with a commitment to the Real Living Wage. We are committed to flexible working with a focus on wellbeing and a positive work/life balance. 

Safeguarding is central to all Blue Smile activities, and we recognise that the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk, is paramount and that all have equal rights of protection. We have a duty of care when they are in our charge, and we will do everything we can to provide a safe and caring environment whilst they attend our activities. The role is subject to a basic DBS check.

The Abbey Community Association is a charity operating out of a large community centre and hub in the heart of south Westminster, bringing together local people and organisations to address local community needs.

This role is a new post, funded by Charities Aid Foundation, that will support service users, including those with complex needs referred by colleagues and other organisations, on a wide range of issues. The successful candidate will provide advice, practical and emotional support and signposting to additional support, and so a qualification in Information, Advice and Guidance would be a distinct advantage.

Do you want to use your skills in education to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?

Join WaterAid as our Education and Engagement Officer to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. On top of that you'll be joining a 2020 Great Place to Work® award-winning organisation, which is also a Living Wage and Disability Confident employer.

The WaterAid Community, Events and Education team has a key role in engaging and fundraising from our supporters through a range of events, educational activities and fundraising projects.

As our enthusiastic and experienced Education Engagement Officer you will develop and deliver innovative educational content along with developing relationships with key stakeholders and audiences including water industry partners, schools and youth audiences.

Salary: £28,108 - £29,593 with excellent benefits

In this role, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of educational content for projects and special activities that meet the shared objectives of WaterAid and our Water Industry partners.

You'll also:

• Work closely with colleagues in the Water Industry Partnership team and the Community, Events and Education team in sharing their messages with the water industry clients, schools and youth groups.
• Develop lesson plans and schools' resources in collaboration with the Education and Engagement Manager.
• Deliver talks, workshops and activities in partnership with schools and youth groups.
• Represent WaterAid in relevant external fora to ensure that WaterAid is, and is seen to be, at the forefront of education and youth engagement.
• Develop activities and workshops in response to particular themes from Water Industry partners and schools that share the messages of WaterAid.

To be successful, you'll need:

• A recognised teaching or training qualification.
• Proven experience of working in an engagement role e.g. in education, supporter engagement or outreach in a charity or other organisation.
• Experience of producing a range of engaging educational resources.
• Ability to manage and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'.

Other Information

WaterAid benefits include:

• 28 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays), increasing to 31 days with service & 1 Volunteer day off
• Give as You Earn, Cycle to Work & Annual Leave Purchase schemes
• Season Ticket Loan & Free annual eye test
• Access to savings, discounts and cashbacks across big brands in leisure, fashion, health, gyms, retail, travel and cinema
• A generous pension plan with an employer contribution of up to 10%
• Provision of a 24-hour confidential helpline and access to counselling & online health advice
• Flexible working; including the opportunity for part-time work and home working.
• We offer employees the opportunity to make day-to-day choices about how and where they work.

Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

Applications will close one minute before midnight on 31 January 2022. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter into the same document in either Word Document or PDF format.

Availability for interview is required on Wednesday 9 February 2022 (first interview) and Wednesday 16th February (second interview). Interviews will take place over video call.

WaterAid is fully committed to protecting those with whom it comes into contact with in the course of its work and will conduct appropriate pre-employment checks. We are an equal opportunities, disability-confident employer and are committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, fairness and equality.

About the role:

This role sits within the team to cultivate relationships and support the Postgraduate experience at uea(su). This includes supporting the Postgraduate Education Officer in delivering their education portfolio; to work with students, UEA staff, and staff at uea(su) to ensure the academic interests of students studying in the Faculty of Social Sciences are represented effectively, and to support thriving student academic societies in this faculty.

The role holder will work across uea(su) to deliver a bespoke experience for students studying in SSF, to make sure our union is meeting their needs, and to support a strong partnership with academic staff in these faculties.

Duties of the role include, but are not limited to:

Support the Postgraduate Education Officer to deliver the education aspects of their portfolio

Oversee support for Postgraduate democracy, working together with other members of the Student Voice team to ensure effective and fair processes

Provide bespoke support for academic representatives (Convenors, Course Reps) and other student leaders in the Faculty of Social Sciences (SSF). Working to develop their leadership and advocacy skills and working with relevant staff and Officers across uea(su) to remove barriers to participation.

Oversee recruitment of SSF Course Reps and Convenors, in collaboration with School Student Partnership Officers to ensure students across the Faculty are properly represented

Ensure that all Course Reps in the Faculty receive appropriate training and support to deal with students’ issues, and to prepare for SSLC and other School or Faculty meetings

Support SSF to develop an annual student voice plan, working with students and staff from the Faculty to identify priorities, and implement improvements

Ensure effective communication between the faculty and SU is maintained via regular update meetings with key academic role holders in the faculty (e.g Student Partnership Officers, Associate Directors for Teaching)

Where appropriate, attend committees and other meetings in the faculty providing support to student leaders and insight into the student experience

Reengage – Engagement Officer (Home based within Scotland)

Job Description

Civitas Recruitment are proud to be partnering with Reengage, a great national charity focused on working with those living with older age and committed to fighting loneliness so that people can have social lives and friendship groups however old they are.  Reengage looks to inspire and enable meaningful connections and shared experiences within communities across the UK for people over 75 facing loneliness and social isolation. A fantastic opportunity exists for an Engagement Officer to join the team and drive forward the charity’s work in Scotland. As Engagement Officer your role will be to recruit older people and volunteers, and to raise awareness amongst the public, voluntary sector and identify key partners and referral agencies across Scotland.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will possess excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and older people. You will have experience of working with different sectors to form partnerships and be comfortable in articulating the charity and its mission to potential partners. You will be able to engage with new guests and attend groups (where needed) across Scotland when required. You will lead and motivate others, to give constructive feedback on their performance and to provide ongoing support, guidance and development and mentoring. Experience in delivering and implementing community projects would be an advantage however not essential for the role. 

Application process

Please review the attached full JD or use the link to view the JD

The application process is for a CV and a tailored cover letter to be emailed to Civitas Recruitment stating why the charity appeals to you and what direct experiences you have for the post. Early applications are encouraged. Interviews are to take place on the 10th Feb 2022.

Reengage – Engagement Officer (Home based within Scotland)

Job Description

Civitas Recruitment are proud to be partnering with Reengage, a great national charity focused on working with those living with older age and committed to fighting loneliness so that people can have social lives and friendship groups however old they are.  Reengage looks to inspire and enable meaningful connections and shared experiences within communities across the UK for people over 75 facing loneliness and social isolation. A fantastic opportunity exists for an Engagement Officer to join the team and drive forward the charity’s work in Scotland. As Engagement Officer your role will be to recruit older people and volunteers, and to raise awareness amongst the public, voluntary sector and identify key partners and referral agencies across Scotland.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will possess excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and older people. You will have experience of working with different sectors to form partnerships and be comfortable in articulating the charity and its mission to potential partners. You will be able to engage with new guests and attend groups (where needed) across Scotland when required. You will lead and motivate others, to give constructive feedback on their performance and to provide ongoing support, guidance and development and mentoring. Experience in delivering and implementing community projects would be an advantage however not essential for the role. 

Application process

Please review the attached full JD or use the link to view the JD

The application process is for a CV and a tailored cover letter to be emailed to Civitas Recruitment stating why the charity appeals to you and what direct experiences you have for the post. Early applications are encouraged. Interviews are to take place on the 10th Feb 2022.

Just for Kids Law is a dynamic charity working with and for children and young people to hold those with power to account and fight for wider reform. We do this by providing legal representation and advice, direct advocacy, and support, and through strategic litigation, campaigning, and equipping others to work for children’s rights.

We are recruiting a Client Engagement and Data Officer to join our Programmes & Participation Directorate, delivering our New Client Enquiry referral and signposting processes, ensuring our case recording systems are maintained and that data from these can inform our reporting and influencing activities.

The successful candidate will have experience of communicating directly with members of the public (preferably people experiencing crisis or difficulties), using data systems and Excel, and have a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach. They will be instrumental in ensuring a positive and supportive experience for children and young people approaching Just for Kids Law for support, and effective signposting, working closely with our Programmes and Participation, and Legal teams.

Reporting to the Director of Programmes and Participation, they will have a good understanding of the issues impacting the children and young people we work with, relevant support services available in London, and of data systems.

Just for Kids Law believes in the value of a diverse workforce and encourages applications from people from all ethnic, cultural, religious and social backgrounds: in particular, people from BAME, LGBTQI+ communities. We strive to create a diverse working environment where anyone, regardless of background, can thrive.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities.  If you are shortlisted, and have any particular access or other requirements, please contact Julie Bentley, Director of Finance and Resources who will be pleased to discuss this with you.

To apply, please complete the application form CV's will not be accepted.

Closing time for all applications is Midnight on Sunday  23rd January  2022.

Interviews will be held on 4th February 2022. If you have not heard from us by the 27th January 2022 you have not been selected for interview. Unfortunately, we can not give feedback for unsuccessful applicants.

We're seeking an individual who is as excited and committed as we are to grow and shape the BNA by providing the essential support required to meet the needs of all our neuroscience community.

The British Neuroscience Association (BNA) is a not-for-profit membership organisation whose vibrant and progressive community includes students, professional neuroscientists in academia, medicine and industry, Trustees, members of the public, supporters, and other stakeholders.  It’s an exciting time for the BNA, having grown from 1,300 to 2,500 members over the last six years and greatly expanded the range and reach of our activities. One of these is an increased focus on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). 

The role of the BNA Community and Inclusion Officer (CIO) will be to provide administrative, practical, hands-on support to the BNA in all our activities. The work for this role is varied, as described below, and brings you into daily contact with a range of people, from caterers to neuroscientists, students to major funders. A key responsibility is to deliver the BNA Scholars programme for students from underrepresented ethnic groups, as well as the wider aims of the BNA’s EDI activities.

In this role you will become a crucial member of the BNA’s small executive team, working together to create an exciting and sustainable future for neuroscience. As such, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting and meaningful difference to the BNA community and all its members.

Please do not be discouraged from applying if your current CV is not a ‘perfect fit’. This job could suit someone from a range of different career backgrounds, and there is great scope for the right applicant to develop the role and make it their own.  We are able to provide training for many of the specific tasks involved.  If you think that this is the role for you, please write and tell us why.  

The role will include: 

• Membership management: You will be in charge of membership administration e.g. taking payments, handling enquiries, checking eligibility, administering group membership schemes, administering bursaries, issuing invoices and ensuring that the membership database and payment systems are scrupulously maintained and up to date. You will also be closely involved with ideas for and subsequently implementing membership recruitment and retention initiatives. 
• Local Group (Student) Representative (LG(S)R) liaison: The BNA has around 38 Local Groups (LGs) throughout the UK and Ireland. You will work with the BNA Council member responsible for Local Groups to engage and liaise with LG(S)Rs; administer the LG funding scheme; and support the annual LG(S)R Forum. 
• BNA Scholars programme management: You will be responsible for delivering the BNA Scholars programme for students from under-represented ethnic groups, at the core of which is a mentorship scheme. This will include:
  • Maintaining frequent and consistent communication with scholars and mentors, ensuring they all meet the programme’s requirements, addressing any problems that arise, providing support and/or escalating as appropriate, and identifying ways you can enhance the programme. 
  • Organising the programme’s benefits and activities, e.g. conference attendance 
  • Coordinating key stages of the programme e.g. advertising each year, the application, selection and matching processes for Scholars and mentors, and ongoing evaluation.
  • Provide secretariat and administrative support for the programme’s review panel e.g. organise meetings, collate paperwork, set deadlines. 
  • Work closely with the Development Director to maintain current and identify new financial supporters for the programme
• Secretariat for Council and Committee meetings: Tasks will include setting dates, sourcing venues, organising AV and catering, drafting agendas, preparing supporting documents, attending and minuting meetings (online or in person). You will be responsible for finalising and disseminating the minutes and actions. 
• Communications; Work closely with the BNA Head of Marketing and Communications, Chief Executive, President and Editors in order to: 
  • create and deliver the BNA’s monthly email newsletters
  • send the BNA’s printed magazine (manage the database of recipients; liaise with printer and distributers) 
  • generate and manage paid-for advertising in the above 
• Website content management: Keep information current and updated at all times; create basic images/design elements; add news articles, events, jobs etc. 
• Marketing: Work with the BNA Head of Marketing and Communications on social media and email campaigns to generate awareness of BNA and its activities
• Events: Work with the CE, BNA Head of Meetings and Events and/or external organisations to assist in delivering online and in-person events.
• Careers, education and outreach: assisting with production and/or dissemination of educational resources about neuroscience; opportunities to be involved in public engagement activities.
• Other administrative support: e.g. fielding enquiries from e.g. students, members, journalists or suppliers as appropriate; processing expense claims; keeping records of funding applications; overseeing process for prizes and awards; and more. 

The above covers most of the duties you will be required to handle, but inevitably there will be other projects that arise during the course of the contract with which you will be expected to assist.

Person specification 

The BNA CIO needs to be responsible, accurate, reliable, and efficient to ensure the smooth running of the organisation and the BNA Scholars programme.  As the first point of contact for all members of the BNA community - including scholars, mentors and supporters - it is essential that you are people-oriented, professional, courteous and capable when interacting with people by phone, email, online or in person.

You need to understand the importance for EDI in the broader context and within neuroscience, have a desire to improve EDI in neuroscience, as well as be willing to listen and learn to help develop the BNA’s EDI work. 

It is vital that you can operate flexibly in a small, charitable organization. We are a small team, and you will be expected to work at all levels and pitch in as a team member when required, whether that means handing out name badges, updating a website, coming up with ideas or providing information about neuroscience.

As well as being a team member, you will need to be comfortable working independently and on your own initiative; we are looking for someone who, when faced with a new task, project or problem, will have the ability to identify ways to achieve or solve it. 

The ideal candidate will have: 

• Education to at least degree level in a life sciences subject and/or familiarity with university and science research environment 
• An aptitude to connect with people, particularly those in the BNA community and the Scholars programme, and to understand their needs and points of view 
• High competence in using Microsoft Office Suite, and confident in learning new software, online tools or web applications.  
• Ability to plan and deliver projects and tasks efficiently and to time. You need to be able to plan well and respond quickly. 
• The ability to effectively prioritise and manage workload in times of high activity and use quieter periods to plan ahead. 
• Excellent writing and other communication skills. 
• Familiarity with social media platforms, websites, webinars etc, with an aptitude to adopt other technologies as they become relevant 
• Confidence in representing the BNA to internal and/or external stakeholders 

Desirable experience includes: 

• Experience of/familiarity with a membership or charity organization, as a member and/or member of staff 
• Familiarity with basic image processing software to produce graphics/designs (basic training can be provided)
• Experience of/familiarity with mentorship (in the mentor or mentee position) or EDI programmes 

Essential details

• This is a full-time role.
• Salary: £30,000 pa. 
• You will be enrolled on a pension scheme.
• Initial fixed term contract of 12 months, starting with a 3 months’ probationary period.  If funding allows, the intention would be to extend the position.
• Around 20% - 30% of the role would be for EDI and managing the BNA scholars programme, with 70%-80% of your time spent supporting all other sectors of the BNA community (e.g. all membership management, LGRs, funding schemes etc), although the exact proportions will vary throughout the year depending on activities.

The BNA office is based at the University of Bristol in Bristol, UK. The post-holder would be expected to be in the Bristol office at least once a week (COVID19 restrictions permitting).

The BNA is able to support flexible working and we are open to how this job is filled.  For instance, we would be interested in a freelance contract, working from home, or other arrangements. 

The job will include some travel and out of hours’ activity. 

You must have the right to work in the UK when you apply.

We are recruiting for this exciting position and are looking for someone with experience and a passion for community fundraising to join our small and dynamic team.

The key focus of this role is to develop relationships, organise events and maximise fundraising opportunities with community groups and clubs, schools, small businesses, individual fundraisers and volunteers from the local community

You will need to be hands-on, with an understanding that the role is diverse in nature, and you must be flexible to best meet the needs of the organisation.

It’s an exciting time to join the charity as in 2022 White Lodge will be celebrating its 60th Anniversary of serving the community in Surrey and the surrounding areas.

If you have the drive, skills and experience required. We would love to hear from you.

Conservation and Volunteering Officer
Our Dee Estuary / Caru Aber Dyfrdwy
Salary: £23 - £27,000 pa (depending on experience) plus pension.
Package: Full time, fixed term contract for period of 36 months.

This rewarding new role, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, will lead the successful delivery of conservation and volunteering activities to target audiences across the Dee Estuary working with partners, local communities and volunteers.

Our Dee Estuary is a Tidal Dee Catchment Partnership project led by Cheshire Wildlife Trust. The project aims to connect the coastal communities of the Dee Estuary (Wirral, Cheshire West and Chester, Flintshire and Denbighshire) with their natural heritage to create a new community of stewardship to effectively conserve and safeguard it. It is a cross-border project working on both the English and Welsh shores of the Dee Estuary and aims to catalyse an estuary-wide approach to governance, communications and engagement.

As a team player and someone with coastal wildlife knowledge and strong people skills you will develop productive partnerships with organisations, groups and volunteers around the Dee Estuary to facilitate action and engagement for wildlife. This involves the delivery of citizen science and practical conservation action as well as training courses and volunteer development and support. To succeed in this role you will need to be organised as well as work flexibly and independently.

This is a full time role. Your contracted working base will be our Head Quarters at Bickley Hall Farm, however you will be frequently traveling along the Welsh and English coasts of the Dee Estuary and using office space based at Holly Bank House, Thornton-le-Moors, Chester.

Closing date for the receipt of applicants is midnight on Tuesday 1st February 2022.
Interviews Monday 14th February 2022.

To Apply and For More Information:

If you would like to find out more about this position, please click the 'Apply' button.
You will be directed to our website where you can complete your application.

No agencies please.