About MHFA England

MHFA England is a social enterprise and the leading provider of mental health skills and awareness training courses in England. Our vision is to improve the health of the nation, through normalising society’s attitudes and behaviours around mental health, by developing the skills we need to look after our own and others’ wellbeing. Learn about our social mission and our history by reading our 'what we do section' on our website.

We are a friendly, dynamic, fast-paced organisation and we strive to be an exemplary health and wellbeing employer. We are embarking on an exciting journey of growth and if you are looking for the next step in your career, this a great time for you to join us.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced individual to lead on the optimisation of a new website to integrate with our digital marketing channels. You will be able to effectively manage and implement the website content strategy in line with brand and marketing objectives to successfully drive business and engage key audiences.

The successful candidate will have the ability to monitor and manage the digital customer journey using dynamic UX driven content, providing insight into cross-functional plans to develop website requirements. You will create strategies to grow subscriber and web traffic metrics. You will also create frameworks and policies to support effective delivery of website content and be responsible for ensuring compliance with website and GDPR regulations.

You will have the ability to work closely with different directorates to manage technical issues whilst working inter-departmentally to implement a digital strategy putting customer UX at the heart of strategic planning. You will also be able to build commercially sustainable relationships with valued suppliers to support delivery of marketing objectives. The post holder will be passionate, organised, detail-oriented, and able to inspire and engage others.

What can we offer you? 

You’ll enjoy 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, along with a winter and summer office closure in addition to your annual leave. We provide a pension contribution for you which is matched up to 5%. We’ll support your development and growth and help you develop your experience and skills to achieve your personal and the businesses goals.

Interested? How to apply

For the full job description and person specification please see the attached documents./ Go to our website for further information.

To apply please submit a covering letter and CV demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role. The closing date for applications is Friday 26th February. Interviews will be held early March 2021.

Mental Health First Aid England is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or those who are pregnant or on maternity leave. We are especially keen to encourage applications from people currently under-represented within the organisation, these include but are not limited to those from the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities, and those from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background.

By applying for this job you are confirming that you have read the MHFA England Privacy Notice and accept the conditions under which your details will be processed.

We are looking to recruit a Data Officer. This is a new role primarily assisting on the ongoing development, maintenance, and operations of the organisation's CRM system (Salesforce). Please apply by completing the attached application form. 

Closing date for applications is 9am 01/02/2021. 

Looking to hire a Project Manager who wants to join a growing social enterprise supporting young people into employment in the media industry!

Who we are:
Iconic Steps is a social enterprise that supports young people (aged 16-25) from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds to enter the media industry.

We champion a holistic approach to each young person’s development, so in addition to industry specific training, mentoring and practical experience on ‘real projects’, our beneficiaries attend workshops in related life-skills including resilience, personal finance and CV writing.

We also create fresh and engaging content commissioned by clients, through working with our commercial team of skilled young people.

Why join us?
Iconic Steps is on the brink of expansion, and we are looking for someone who is experienced, proactive, driven, and who wants to take ownership of an evolving role.

You will be joining a small but dedicated team of like-minded people, who share a passion for supporting young people.

There is room to grow in the role, make it your own and be at the forefront during this exciting time.

Position Overview:
Iconic Steps require a Project Manager to manage our Film Academy which consists of complex projects ensuring deliverables are achieved to cost, time and quality criteria.

This will consists of:

• Recruitment of young people on to our courses
• Management of courses: booking tutors, equipment and co-ordinating on the day
• Organising the alumni programme including workshops, mentoring and masterclasses
• Maintaining relationships with referral and media organisations such as Disney, Warner Bros, See-Saw Films
• Sourcing new relationships with referral and media organisations
• Monitor performance against targets on a regular basis, taking remedial action as necessary
• Complete ad hoc duties and tasks allocated through line management chain from time to time

Success in this role is recruitment of our target young people and curating of activities that grow them both holistically and professionally into employment and life.

Essential job requirements:

• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Strong interpersonal relationship building and management skills
• Communication
• Sound knowledge of MS Excel and Word
• Previous experience managing multiple programmes
• Knowledge on the media industry

VCH is recruiting a Best Practice Adviser in Volunteer Management to support the hundreds of community groups and charities that are delivering vital services across Hackney.

Over the last year, multiple frontline groups have sprung up to deliver essential supplies and services to people suffering the impact of COVID, while hundreds more charities continue to deliver essential programmes for residents to help people live better lives. Many of these groups are overrun with demand, and may benefit from support and guidance to develop programmes to ensure the effective and efficient recruitment and support of volunteers.

We’re seeking someone with previous experience in supporting community and voluntary groups around issues relating to Best Practice in volunteer management, to support new and existing organisations in making the most of their volunteer programmes. Alongside delivering bespoke, 1 to 1 support to individual groups, you’ll also help oversee the development of brand new good practice resources such as engaging training videos, online webinars, as well as facilitating group training courses and discussion forums.

We actively encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for this opportunity as we really want applicants to reflect the diverse demographics of Hackney residents. We are committed to equal opportunities and access for all people.

The Latin American Women’s Rights Service (LAWRS) is a human rights and feminist organisation led by and for Latin American migrant women in the UK. Our work is dedicated to supporting the immediate and long-term needs of Latin American migrant women exposed to violations of their fundamental human rights; facing violence against women and girls, exploitation or trafficking; enduring difficult living and working conditions in low paid jobs and facing barriers to social protection.

LAWRS Development Team reflects changing approaches to workplace learning and considers the skills needed for the future as part of individual and organisational development plans. It delivers high quality bespoke training and informative material on Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) strands, including Harmful Practices and sexual harassment, equipping trainees with the knowledge, practical skills and motivation to carry out their work activities effectively. LAWRS also carries out outreach activities, community engagement, presentations within community settings and group work sessions for Latin American women.

The Development Manager will work closely with the Director and Operations Manager to further develop, plan and implement LAWRS’ development strategy, ensuring the sustainability of the organisation and its ability to continue successfully reaching its aims whilst maintaining the excellent quality of its services.

The post holder will devise a strategic training and development plan for the organisation and implement it in accordance to business and operational plans, policies, procedures, audit requirements, accreditations and quality standards, and cross-team working needs.

You will have an excellent command of English and Spanish or Portuguese.

This post is open to Latin American women only in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Contract: fixed term with possibility of extension ending March 2022.

Deadline: Sunday 7th February.

Interviews to be held within the following 2 weeks.

About MHFA England

MHFA England is a social enterprise and the leading provider of mental health skills and awareness training courses in England. Our vision is to improve the health of the nation, through normalising society’s attitudes and behaviours around mental health, by developing the skills we need to look after our own and others’ wellbeing. Learn about our social mission and our history by reading our 'what we do section' on our website.

We are a friendly, dynamic, fast-paced organisation and we strive to be an exemplary health and wellbeing employer.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced Client Delivery Manager who is an excellent communicator with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients quickly at all levels. You will be confident at managing feedback and queries in order to understand and manage client expectations. The successful candidate will have the ability to manage conflicting priorities while working as a team to ensure the best possible delivery to our clients.  

You will have a passion for mental health, wellbeing and best practice within organisations and be keen to make a real impact. You will have experience with a variety of organisations and demonstrable experience in managing an extensive client portfolio.  You will also have commercial awareness within a variety of sectors and good business acumen. The post holder will be collaborative, passionate, organised, detail-oriented, and able to inspire and engage others.

What can we offer you? 

You’ll enjoy 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, along with a winter and summer office closure in addition to your annual leave. We provide a pension contribution for you which is matched up to 5%. We’ll support your development and growth and help you develop your experience and skills to achieve your personal and the businesses goals.

Interested? How to apply

For the full job description and person specification please see the attached documents./ Go to our website for further information.

To apply please submit a covering letter and CV demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 26th January 2021. Interviews will be held late January to early February. 

Mental Health First Aid England is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or those who are pregnant or on maternity leave. We are especially keen to encourage applications from people currently under-represented within the organisation, these include but are not limited to those from the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities, and those from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background.

By applying for this job you are confirming that you have read the MHFA England Privacy Notice and accept the conditions under which your details will be processed.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual to join a forward-thinking charity and help achieve our exciting growth ambitions. We are looking for an innovative, relationship-builder. An intelligent, creative and influential individual with strong experience of delivering and managing impactful Charity of the Year partnerships.

Brain Tumour Research is an influential, game-changing, intelligent and focused charity embracing its fantastic supporter base across the South East of England, where this role is based. Brain Tumour Research is determined to continue its growth trajectory in the UK. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.

Partnerships Manager
Location: Home based in London or South East England
Salary: c £35,000 based on experience
Full Time – Permanent

Reporting to the Director of Fundraising & Supporter Care, you will be responsible for:

• Delivering impactful Charity of the Year partnerships and employee-led fundraising initiatives, with a particular focus on SMEs in London and the South East
• Supporting the wider fundraising department, particularly the Community Fundraising team, with partnership development opportunities across the UK
• Developing our partnerships pipeline based on knowledge of the sector as well as publicly available data
• Developing a relationship management strategy to engage new fundraising partners and build loyalty with existing partners
• Refreshing the Charity’s pitch to potential partners, with particular attention to the Charity’s unique research funding model
• Preparing annual and long-term budgets for Partnerships fundraising, reporting on progress, providing forecasts, and maintaining the fundraising partners section of the website

Closing date: Monday 25th January 

Early applications are encouraged and interviews will commence before the closing date if and when suitable candidates are identified.

To Apply and for More Information:
Please download the Job Description before sending your CV with a covering letter, demonstrating why you are a suitable candidate, how you could add value to our organisation and detailing your current salary.

No agencies, please.

This is a really exciting time to join Girlguiding. With nearly half a million members we are the largest charity dedicated to girls and young women in the UK, and one of the largest and leading youth charities. We are on a mission to amplify the voices of girls and young women, so they can champion change in their own lives and the wider world; to build strong partnerships that can increase our reach and impact; and to increase the support we offer our 100,000 amazing adult volunteers who deliver incredible experiences to young people across the UK every week. We have recently agreed our 2020+ strategy and begun a process of significant change: transforming the organisation so it can meet the challenges of the future by putting young people and volunteers at the heart of our organisation.

Girlguiding is recruiting a PR Manager to lead a bold and integrated PR and ambassadors programme to help us deliver Girlguiding’s new strategy. We want to help girls make their voices heard and appeal to more and a greater diversity of girls and potential volunteers so even more girls can benefit from our award-winning youth offer and the life changing opportunities guiding offers.

It’s a crucial time for girls and for Girlguiding as we recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. We have an important, positive story to tell about our role in communities and how we support girls’ and young women’s wellbeing, offering them ways to stay connected, learn and have fun in guiding even through the most challenging of times.

We’re looking for someone with extensive experience of developing and delivering high impact, creative PR strategies to engage target audiences. They should have an excellent news sense, be able to produce high-quality press materials and integrated campaign plans, and be able to train and coach other team members to do the same. They will need to have extensive knowledge of the UK media, strong social media know-how, and an ability to anticipate and identify PR opportunities and trends relevant to Girlguiding to help us meet strategic goals. They will have experience of crisis and reputational risk management and managing celebrity ambassadors.

The post requires working outside of 9-5 office hours, such as evenings and weekends, to be part of the press on-call rota and to travel to other locations as necessary, for which time off in lieu will be given.

Girlguiding values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Girlguiding is proud to be part of the Stonewall Diversity Champions programme, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a member of Time to Change. While Girlguiding’s young members may be women only, our staff team is mixed gender. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We are committed to supporting our staff to achieve a good work-life balance and offer flexible working options wherever we reasonably can. Girlguiding is a COVID secure employer, providing support for all employees during the current pandemic. All staff are required to carry out our online health and safety training and complete a DSE risk assessment to ensure we can provide the support you require.

We ask that you submit your CV, declaration form and supporting information as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close vacancies at any time, when we have received sufficient applications.

Interviews will be held remotely during the pandemic.

Where we are in our journey 

SMK is in an exciting place right now. A few years ago, we agreed an ambition to become known as experts in social change. Our Social Power report, published in 2018, describes how social change is happening today. The tools in the report are being used widely – by change-makers, funders and policy-makers – to challenge their thinking and develop new approaches. We want to help them go further and are ambitious for what we can achieve, and how we need to grow. 

We are unrelentingly curious, tracking and analysing the way that social change is shifting and sharing that knowledge so that it can be used across civil society. What we learn is built into our training and consultancy, and we learn in turn from everyone we work with. All the while, we stand up for campaigners, working to ensure they are able to shape their world. 

About the role 

This is a pivotal role, managing the operational engine room at the heart of the organisation. Working closely with the wider team, the Programmes & Events manager will be responsible for the efficient administration of SMK’s training and consultancy services. SMK is well-known as a leading trainer of campaigners, and we have recently launched a new flexible, online training product called the ‘Campaigning Carousel’. In addition, we have a programme of open training courses, and a rapidly growing consultancy service supported by a network of Associates.

In addition, you will provide operational and administrative support to our events programme, including our headline SMK National Campaigner Awards, sharing this responsibility with others across SMK. And as a small and busy charity you will also be expected to help out with operational responsibilities across the organisation where capacity allows. 

There is plenty of opportunity to develop in this role. Whether it’s getting involved with business development and marketing, using your initiative to improve the way we work, or contributing to developing new products and services.

How to apply

Deadline for applications is 9am 9th February 2021. Interviews are expected to take place 15th and 16th February 2021 via Zoom. 

Performance Manager (Individual Giving & Legacies)

Reports to: Head of F&M Product - Legacies

Grade: P3

Location: Home or Stratford, London

Working pattern: 7-month maternity cover, 35 hours

Application method: CV and cover letter. For your cover letter we would expect no more than an A4 page focusing on your relevant experience and how it applies to this role. We would like to see how you have delivered complex information to a range of stakeholders and if you have experience with IG and/or legacies as well.

Salary range for the role: £40,000 - £45,000 p.a.

We will close this role once we have enough candidates so please submit your application as soon as possible.

We are looking for a data driven individual to partner with our leaders to monitor and drive performance in our Individual Giving and Legacies teams

Why we need you

Our new Product & Portfolio Strategy team ensures a centre of excellence for our product management and delivery across CRUK. With around 65% of our income coming from Individual Giving and Legacies, this role is vital to working with teams to monitor performance against product KPIs, objectives and strategy.

The role is a good balance between working within a well-developed performance management structure in Legacies and setting up a balanced scorecard for Individual Giving from scratch. This role creates a great opportunity to work across the breadth of our biggest income generators and with senior leaders across Fundraising and Marketing.

What will I be doing?

Make an impact every day by:

• Developing, producing and presenting regular reporting for fundraising products.

• Identifying relevant KPIs and measures which can reflect the performance of activity delivered to build a balanced scorecard for each fundraising product area.

• Working closely with Product, Insight and Analysis and functional delivery teams to ensure reporting ladders and informs fundraising portfolio reporting.

• Using reporting and analysis to identify areas to drive change, course corrections or further iterations in product strategies.

• Managing a robust system of checks and measures to safeguard data accuracy.

• Supporting the Finance Manager with monitoring and forecasting income, providing commentary and insight on performance.

• Holding a thorough understanding of the relevant databases for each product area and oversee dashboard reporting to facilitate accurate product evaluation.

What skills are you looking for?

You'll be able to bring to the role:

• Relevant knowledge of data management &/or management accounting

• Advanced knowledge of Excel, (data queries, power queries, formulas, pivot tables etc.)

• Excellent attention to detail with an analytical approach to problem solving and a broad range of complex challenges

• Proactive and uses own initiative to solve problems/complete tasks

• Project management skills - ability to plan effectively, manage multiple activities, deliver to deadlines and manage and communicate to relevant stakeholders

• Confident and comfortable communicating complex information in an accessible way with a wide range of people at all levels in the organisation

• Able to work independently and manage own time and workload

• Collaborative approach to working with others

What will I gain?

Without you we wouldn't be able to achieve our aim of seeing 3 in 4 people survive cancer by 2034. So, we want to reward you in as many ways as possible. Our benefits package includes discounts on anything from travel to technology, generous holiday allowance, great pension scheme and much more. You'll also be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. And ultimately, you'll know that you'll be changing lives through your work.

If you're as ambitious as we are, join our collective force and enjoy an excellent career, as we save lives and add years.

Fundraise to empower young people to solve environmental, social and community problems they care most about. Lead partnerships that give young people the skills they need to thrive.

Who we are

Apps for Good is a small independent charity giving young people the skills they need to thrive. For 10 years we’ve worked with teachers to unlock the potential of over 200,000 students around the UK, and beyond, with our free technology courses.

Our courses encourage students to think about the world around them and solve the problems that they find by creating apps and products with machine learning and the Internet of Things.

Our partnerships enhance the learning experience, provide engagement opportunities for students and funding in order to remain free and accessible to as many young people as possible. We believe that this collaboration is essential to bridge education and industry.

Why we exist

Too many young people don’t have access to the skills they need to succeed in life. We support and empower educators to teach students everything they need to create a brighter future for themselves and for their community.

The tech sector is not inclusive enough, we want to ensure that the industry is open to everyone making sure it works to solve society’s biggest problems.

The team

We are a charity with a start-up mindset. We are a small, close-knit, highly ambitious and energetic team who all believe strongly in our mission and values. We’re currently working very effectively remotely but when possible we expect to continue to be a distributed team with regular meetings in London.

If you believe in the power of technology and education to transform lives, then you will be the perfect fit.

The role

We’re looking for a new Fundraising and Partnerships Manager to support, nurture and grow our fantastic network of funders and partners, including LEGO, Spotify, BNY Mellon, SAP and Deutsche Bank.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about social impact and building long-term mutually valuable partnerships. You will work with existing and prospective corporate and philanthropic partners on a number of funded projects across Apps for Good. You’ll focus on growth, creating new ways to engage and inspire, and pitching new products in meetings and written proposals.

We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching the charity’s needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We are keen to encourage a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge within Apps for Good.

Requirements

Essential

• At least three years’ experience in one or more of the following areas; fundraising, partnership management, business development or account management.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Confident at networking and engaging with stakeholders at all levels. 
• Able to deliver high quality pitches to external organisations and senior executives. 
• Great interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to work across the team and deliver on shared projects. 
• Positive, communicative and proactive approach to work and problem-solving. 
• Effective time management skills.
• Great self-starter who can independently oversee projects from start to finish.
• Enthusiasm for Apps for Good’s mission.

Desired

• Experience working within a distributed team
• Experience of negotiating and working on government projects / contracts. 

Benefits

This is a permanent role working remotely with regular travel, mostly to London, when possible. We offer flexible working, health care insurance, good holiday allowance, plus you get your birthday off.

Joining a small collaborative team means you’ll contribute to a variety of projects and have a voice on strategy. We’re committed to developing our team and supporting their career aspirations.

Service Delivery Manager - Social Care

Our client is seeking an experienced Social Care Programme Manager to deliver and develop the Centres person centred services for people with social care needs, their families and carers

The Programme Manager will have full management and financial responsibility for the operational delivery and on-going development of the Social Care Programme and its related activities through an experienced team of full and part-time staff.

Service Delivery Manager Responsibilities:

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the programme and its projects and the achievement of contract and project targets
• Work with members of the team and Centre’s Finance Team to ensure that reports to funders/commissioners are submitted in the agreed format and in accordance with agreed timetables
• Ensure that income and expenditure targets are adhered and agreed contribution is achieved
• Ensure systems are developed and maintained to keep accurate records relating to the delivery of contracts, projects and courses
• Use these systems and controls to highlight to the Delivery Director any material variation from budget or forecast
• Work with the Centre’s financial reporting timetable and Finance Team to ensure the management accounts and forecasts are accurate
• Produce and agree an annual budget and programme plan in accordance with the Centre’s guidelines

Service Delivery Manager Requirements:

• Level 5 qualification in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Service or equivalent
• Significant experience of working with people with disabilities, mental health support needs and long term health conditions
• Extensive experience of managing community based health and social care services including working with multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience of managing safeguarding concerns within an organisational context
• Experience of delivering complex projects to contract specifications and targets and a proven ability to manage budgets
• Experience of commissioning a diverse range of arts, life skills and physical exercise activities for people in the social care sector
• Proven track record of delivering personalised services within the Health and Social Care sector, including experience of managing services to meet CQC standards
• Experience of developing and maintaining systems to collate, analyse and produce management information reports

About our client:

They’re a vibrant community centre in the heart of Tower Hamlets. The Centre is a charity with a national and international reputation for its innovative work in inspiring and empowering the people from the local community, using a unique model of integration. It supports over 2,000 people each month.

Position: Social Care Programme Manager
Location: St Leonards Street, London, E3 3BT
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £37,500 to £42,000 per annum
Benefits: 27 days, plus bank holidays and 3 days for Christmas closure. Little extra - They don‘t expect you to work on your birthday! Pension Contribution made by the Centre – details on request

Closing date for applications:2nd February 2021

You may have experience of the following: Programme Manager, Programme Management, Project Manager, Project Management, Development Manager, Service Manager, Service Delivery Manager, Social Care Manager, Healthcare, Continuous Improvement Manager, Change Management, etc.

Fundraising & Engagement Assistant

(Full-time, permanent)

£27,648.03 rising on an annual incremental basis. War on Want also offers

a 6% contributory pension scheme

Based in London office or home based depending on Covid-19 restrictions

War on Want is a dynamic, radical organisation that runs hard-hitting campaigns against the root causes of poverty and human rights violation. We work in partnership and active solidarity with grassroots groups around the world, as part of the movement for global justice.

We are seeking a Fundraising & Engagement Assistant to provide support across the Income and Engagement team and help to boost our activities. The successful candidate will work across a range of exciting new projects, and support the roll out of new systems for supporter engagement and data management. The Assistant will take on leadership of crucial day to day supporter care and supporter data management processes; help us to research and approach new potential major funders; and have the opportunity to contribute to the management of War on Want’s external communications activities and social media channels.

This an opportunity for a committed non-profit professional early in their career to gain experience of a wide range of fundraising and communications functions in the context of an international human rights organisation. The post-holder will have significant opportunities for professional development, and will play a vital role in driving forward War on Want’s work for human rights around the world.

Application deadline:  12 noon, Friday 12 February 2021

Date for interviews:  Expected w/c 22nd Feb, but applications will be reviewed on rolling basis

War on Want welcomes applications from all members of the community. We strive to be an equal opportunities employer.

Please note that we can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.  We are unable to sponsor working visa applications.

If you are passionate about supporting young people to reach their potential, we want you to join our partnership! Bonny Downs Community Association (BDCA) and Renewal Programme (RP) have come together in an exciting new youth project and are seeking 2 x experienced Youth Co-coordinators to provide the young people of Newham with spaces to enjoy, support to achieve their best, and opportunities to make a positive difference in their community.

About us

BDCA is a dynamic community-led charity that has been serving the residents of the London Borough of Newham since 1998. Our motto is, “working together to change lives and transform our community”.  The Renewal Programme has also been working in the borough for 50 years and is passionate about investing in community and supporting people to rise through dignity, inspiration, and empowerment. Together we have a combined track record of over 70 years’ Newham focussed service delivery. including local club youth provision. holiday activities, evening drop-ins, sports activities and youth leadership programmes.

About the roles

These new posts offer an exciting opportunity to play a driving role in launching a new package of services for young people across the economically disadvantaged but beautifully diverse East Ham area of Newham. Each role is 36 hours per week and for an initial fixed term period of 2 years pending further funding. Please see the full job descriptions and person specifications attached and do note an enhanced DBS check will be required.

Our ideal candidates will have significant youth work experience, a passion for working with young people from diverse backgrounds and a high level of motivation to develop an excellent and impactful youth offer.  You will be excellent relationship builders that are enthused by partnership working, and given current circumstances you will also need to be creative in your approach to adapt youth engagement offers safely and in line with Covid-19 restrictions. You will need to demonstrate that you are professional, organised, efficient and able to manage our sessional youth staff, sports coaches, junior leaders and workshop providers. You will also have a robust understanding of safeguarding policy and procedures.

With one role based predominantly at BDCA (London E6) and the other at RP (London E12), you will work together to plan, lead, manage and evaluate sessions in venues across the East Ham community, ensuring project outcomes are effectively delivered. Key shared project outcomes are:

• Provide safe places to enjoy = at least 6 venues will be open for a total of 1759 hours of youth activities each year.
• Increase youth engagement = Each year, at least 495 unique young people will access our regular activities and accredited courses and feel a greater sense of community connection as a result.
• Grow youth leadership = Each year, at least 45 young people will receive intensive year-long support to achieve their best and build their hope and agency to make positive change in their own lives and in their wider community too through accredited youth leadership courses and social action campaigns.
• Deliver inspiring and diverting activities = Each year, the programme will deliver at least 25 co-produced activities including sports, creative arts, wellbeing workshops, free play, tuition support, educational workshops, offsite trips, training and mentoring.

Each role will however have slightly different areas of responsibility as follows:

Youth co-ordinator 1 (BDCA)

This post holder will be specifically responsible for coordinating: four outdoor MUGA sports sessions and one outdoor BMX session per week; year round Saturday volunteering sessions for young sports leaders; support to complete Duke of Edinburgh award scheme led by specialist partner and an annual music production project led by specialist provider. They will also be directly delivering: three virtual activity videos per month; two annual residentials for 15 participants; three-week summer volunteering placement with accredited Sports Leadership Award for 30 participants; monthly Stepping Up life skills training and social action campaign planning workshops plus regular mentoring calls for 15 participants; annual music premiere event for up to 100 attendees; and 10 day trips per year for up to 15 participants.

Youth co-ordinator 2 (RP)

This post holder will be specifically responsible for coordinating and delivering five evening youth clubs per week including a tuition club, journalism club and three drop-in free play sessions with creative workshops. They will be charged with leading the project’s monthly youth forums during the above sessions and also supporting participants to attend borough-wide Youth Citizens Assemblies and Area Youth Forum meetings. So as well as delivering high quality inclusive activities in safe supervised spaces, this new Project Coordinator will focus on increasing access to platforms where youth voices can be heard and younger leaders are supported to help steer local services to boost engagement and impact.

Application process: Please apply by attaching an up to date CV AND covering letter (max 2 pages, applications without cover letters WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED) demonstrating how your skills meet the Job Description and Person Specification and why you are interesting in applying for the role. If your application preference or request is for one specific role over the other then please state this in your cover letter otherwise we will assume you wish to be considered for either role within a single application. We are also willing to consider job share applications for each role from strong candidates

Application deadline:

Please note there is no fixed  closing date, but we are keen to recruit to these posts as quickly as possible and so early applications are very much encouraged. We will invite interviews and begin the selection process on a rolling basis, with the aim to have the positions filled as soon as appropriate candidates are identified. Candidates will need to apply before 1st February to be considered for the first set of interviews fixed for 4th February.

• First interviews via Zoom: Thursday 4th February 2021
• Ideal start date: w/c 15th February 2021

Equal Opportunities Statement

Both BDCA and RP are committed to recruiting high quality candidates whose skills and experience are most suited to the jobs on offer regardless of sex, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion (or beliefs), marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age or political affiliation.