Salary – £53,341 per annum

Term – Full Time role, 3-year Fixed Term Contract

Closing Date – 26th March 2021 at 9am

Interview Date –20th April 2021 via Zoom

The Diocese of Manchester has an inspiring vision for 2030 and we are already on our journey towards this. We now wish to appoint an experienced and dynamic Transformation Director to bring to life our vision for Transforming Manchester Diocese and in particular our proposals for mission communities.

Working closely with the COO/Diocesan Secretary, the post-holder will lead the development and implementation of the diocese’s transformation programme at a local level and oversee its delivery.  

Working closely with and supporting our newly appointed full-time Area Deans, the Transformation Director will ensure that local implementation plans are developed based on a robust analysis of the opportunities for mission and growth, as well as identifying the main challenges to be addressed.  They will also put in place appropriate programme management arrangements. All of this activity will be underpinned by a governance framework for the programme.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience of delivering organisational change through programme management, and evidence how they have embedded changes firmly within organisations.  Their profile will also reflect the following essential competencies:

• Strong leadership and influencing skills.
• Strategic and pragmatic approach to planning.
• Change management skills and the ability to promote good practice.

This is an office-based role that will involve travel throughout the Diocese.  Some evening and weekend work will be required, for which time off in lieu will be given.

There is an Occupational Requirement for the post holder to be a practising Christian of a denomination which is a member of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland in accordance with Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

If you would like to arrange an informal discussion with Helen Platts, COO/Diocesan Secretary, about the role before applying, please contact Sue Brown through Diocese of Manchester website.

Manchester International Festival (MIF) invites great artists from across the globe to create extraordinary new work for the Festival, which is staged every two years at venues and found spaces across Manchester. Our future home is The Factory, a world-class cultural space being built in the heart of the city, where we’ll present a year-round programme and artists will be able to develop work of huge ambition and scale that they might not be able to anywhere else.

The Engagement Manager creates opportunities for residents across Greater Manchester to collaborate alongside some of the world’s leading artists in some of our flagship commissions, which can range from large scale dance activities to in depth projects that involve making and creating with people. Central to the role is ensuring all participants have a high quality, positive and memorable experience.

Closing date 14 March 2021

Interviews will take place w/c 25 March 2021
With second interviews on w/c 31 March 2021

The role will require the post holder to be based remotely initially in-line with government guidelines, however we expect the post holder to be based in Manchester nearer to the delivery of MIF '21.

Do you want to work for a dynamic, creative, fast-paced charity? 

At Action Together we see the amazing things people achieve when they work together to make the lives of others better. We connect people, charities, public agencies and businesses who want to do good stuff, help them to find the money they need and provide the practical support to get things going and keep them going.

If you share our values; believe its possible; strengthen others and be true, we’d love you to consider joining our team.

Action Together are recruiting and Operations Manager to join the Oldham locality team. As a senior member of the team, you will be responsible for the effective delivery of our ‘core’ infrastructure services. You will work closely with the Strategic Locality Lead to ensure we deliver a high quality of service to the local VCFSE sector, are responsive and adaptive to changes and are delivering against our commitments and values.

The ideal candidate for this role will be a highly skilled operational manager who will develop and strengthen the support that Action Together delivers in the locality. We are looking for someone with values-based leadership, exceptional communication, people and project management skills to help us to achieve our charitable objectives.

Salary: PO2 SP 29-32 (£32,910-£35,745)

Hours: 36 per week

Contract: Permanent

Location: Oldham/Homeworking

The closing date for applications is 23rd March 2021.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 30th March and Wednesday 31st March

The British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language. 
 
We work in two ways – directly with individuals to transform their lives, and with governments and partners to make a bigger difference for the longer term, creating benefit for millions of people all over the world. We help young people to gain the skills, confidence and connections they are looking for to realise their potential and to participate in strong and inclusive communities. We support them to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications. Our work in arts and culture stimulates creative expression and exchange and nurtures creative enterprise. We connect the best of the UK with the world and the best of the world with the UK. 
 
These connections lead to an understanding of each other's strengths and of the challenges and values that we share. This builds trust between people in the UK and other nations which endures even when official relations may be strained. We work on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2019-20 we connected with 80 million people directly and with 791 million overall, including online and through our broadcasts and publications.

THE CONTEXT

The Cultural Engagement Business unit has a portfolio of programmes and projects delivered across the British Council’s entire global network of 110 countries including the UK.It covers the following sectors:
•  Arts – visual arts; drama and dance; architecture, design and fashion; creative economy; cultural skills, culture and development; film; literature; music
•  Education – schools, skills and vocational education, higher education, science and research
•  Society – civil society and young people; social enterprise; justice security and stability; gender and inclusion

Cultural Engagement has a significant size portfolio of client-funded contracts from various HMG departments and the EU requiring a global approach to safeguarding implementation to client standards.  There is high profile reporting to these clients that needs to be globally coordinated and delivered through the Head of Safeguarding to manage our reputation.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is an exciting opportunity to assist with the implementation of a new safeguarding framework across all Cultural Engagement programme delivery in line with the global Safeguarding strategy and policies. This role has been specifically created to support the Cultural Engagement Business Unit of the British Council one of two business units in the British Council.

There is already a foundation of good practice in relation to child protection in cultural engagement programmes, however, with a recent move by the British Council towards a more proactive wider safeguarding approach which includes adults at risk there is significant work to do to do in this area in partnership with the global safeguarding team.  

 Duties will include:

• Manage and ensure comprehensive implementation of the safeguarding framework across all Cultural Engagement programmes and projects aligned to the global safeguarding policy, strategy
• Create safeguarding tools and resources specifically for Cultural Engagement in partnership with the global safeguarding team to assist with risk identification, management and mitigation
• Provide safeguarding advice, consultation and support to all Cultural Engagement programmes/delivery, projects and events, including the provision of specialist advice and support as required to embed safeguarding 
• Support and advise the regional/country/global safeguarding leads as required in relation to Cultural Engagement activity and safeguarding risk management. 
• Create and share safeguarding data reports and analysis of incidents and cases relating to concerns/issues within this business area to Cultural Engagement leadership team
• Raise awareness of the new and increased safeguarding risk to programmes
• Update the Cultural Engagement framework of support and guidance for programme managers and all staff

ABOUT YOU

• Experience of working in an international development/humanitarian context within in an international organization
• A sound and demonstrable knowledge of child protection/safeguarding service delivery within international settings
• Experience of delivering effective safeguarding engagement and learning initiatives
• Demonstrate an understanding and in-depth knowledge of the global safeguarding agenda
• Experience of project management within an international context
• Have extensive experience of safeguarding risk management including safeguarding case management

Role Specific Skills            l

• Partnership working across varied stakeholders
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Data analysis, report writing and supporting the work of senior managers within a safeguarding setting
• International service delivery – within a safeguarding/child protection setting
• Networking and relationship building
• Supporting new service delivery
• Ability to be flexible and to work with all levels of seniority both internally and externally
   

What you will receive:
Outstanding Civil Service Pension Scheme
32 Days Holiday
Annual Travel Season Ticket Loan
Annual Performance related bonus
London weighting £3,300

Pay Band  8
Contract type: IndefinitieContract
Location:  Manchester, London, Belfast,Cardiff and Edinburgh

Development Manager

Manchester

Grade 8 (£35,845 to £41,526)

Ref: 3149

The Development and Alumni Relations team at Manchester Metropolitan University is responsible for building and sustaining mutually beneficial relationships with alumni and external stakeholders and is currently working to an ambitious three-year plan that will see philanthropic income to the University increase tenfold. Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, this is an exciting opportunity for a new Development Manager with major gift fundraising experience, to join a growing team and make a significant contribution to the University’s strategic priorities.

The role

We are seeking a Development Manager with a proven track record of securing major gifts, detailed knowledge and understanding of how to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward major donors, as well as experience managing philanthropic fundraising activities for a varied portfolio of projects.

You will plan, develop and manage relationships with senior-level alumni, Trusts and Foundations, and companies in order to secure financial support for the strategic objectives of the University, collaborating closely with senior members of academic faculty and professional services staff.

The ideal candidate

You will have proven experience in securing five and six figure gifts from high net worth individuals and grant-making foundations. Candidates should also have the ability to meet stretching income targets, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the capability to engage effectively with individuals at Board level and senior leadership.

You will be a target-driven and committed individual who will develop and implement successful fundraising strategies to raise significant major gift income for the University. With a proven track record in a donor-facing fundraising role, you are a confident, creative and capable communicator, skilled in all aspects of income generation and relationship management, including persuasion and negotiation, and are able to think creatively about donor engagement.

You will be intrinsically motivated and be able to work independently, take initiative, set priorities and handle multiple projects and deadlines in a highly organised and professional manner.

The closing date for applications is Monday 15 March.

To apply, please click on the apply link:

Working within local communities across Cheshire East and surrounding areas, you will be joining our successful team as we work to further improve access to information, support, activities and opportunities for all adults with learning disabilities. You will be working with individuals, families and groups both in the community and in their own homes. In addition you will be working closely with local GP surgeries and other primary care providers to provide a supported link to what they offer to our membership.

You will be an ambassador for our charity and promote our activities and opportunities to the local community. You will work with local communities to further build upon and support what is being offered as well as working with individuals and their families to connect them with TOG support and opportunities. We are passionate about supporting and empowering people so that they can maintain their independence, health, wellbeing and to become local community assets.

What we expect

Like all our roles within Time Out, we expect the right person to show passion, advocacy, dignity and respect in all that they do. You will be an ambassador for our charity out in the community and beyond, and will lead our senior and support workers in delivering a high standard of care and support to our members.

The candidate/this role will:

1. Primarily be out facing in the community advocating for Time Out services

2. Engaging with past, present and future members, increasing our membership

3. Bridging the gap between primary, secondary and social care services

4. Engaging with likeminded organisations and being an ambassador for Time Out

5. Leading our support staff to deliver high standard quality activities and support

6. Look out for business development opportunities working closely with our project manager

7. Deputise from time to time, for the charity manager and project manager as appropriate

8. Be very much part of the team and keep excellent communication going

9. Passionate about health and social care and want to make a difference

10. Be flexible and have a can do attitude

Full clean driving licence and access to a car is essential - this role will involve regularly visiting locations throughout Cheshire East and surrounding areas.

NB please read the job description and person specification for full details. 

What you can expect from Time Out:

1. Full training and CPD opportunities

2. Competitive salary

3. Expenses paid

4. No uniform needed

5. Enhanced DBS check paid for

6. Flexible hours

7. Pension scheme

8. Career fulfilment, you will be able to see the difference you make

9. Lovely team environment/workplace

10. Line managed effectively, developed and supported in your role

Information to know

Applications should be made by submitting your CV AND covering letter detailing how you meet the person specification.  CVs alone will not be considered.

Closing date for applications is 5pm Wednesday 10th March 2021.

First stage of our recruitment process will take place via a telephone screening call on the 18th March between 11am and 2pm with the Charity Manager.

Interviews will be held on 25th March day or early evening via Zoom (given the current circumstances) time TBC. This will comprise of interview questions from the charity manager and a selection of trustees and a task/presentation.

We will invite the successful candidate will be invited to our premises to meet in person before the start date. Current restrictions willing. 

As we are proudly a member led organisation, we very much like to get our members involved in the recruitment process. We currently have all our activities as a virtual option. We will give you a date and time to join one of those activities so our members get to meet you (virtually) and to ask their questions.

HideOut Youth Zone’s state-of-the-art £6.6m facility opened in September 2020 to provide an engaging and inspiring place for thousands of young people aged 8 – 19 (up to 25 for those with additional needs) to spend their leisure time. Open 7-nights a week, 52-weeks a year plus school holidays, the Youth Zone’s incredible facilities include a 3G pitch, skate park, 30ft climbing wall, boxing/mixed martial arts gym, 4-court sports hall, sensory room, fitness suite, recreation area and dance, arts, music and media suites and much more.

Manchester has higher than the national average rates of young people 16-18 who are NEET but the Covid-19 pandemic has only intensified this issue and increased risks of young people not securing a positive post 16 destination. This new, exciting role within HideOut Youth Zones management team, will provide the right candidate with an opportunity to establish and shape the youth zone’s employment and enterprise offer. This offer will not only target those young people locally aged 16-18 who are not in employment education or training (NEET) but also develop an early universal information advice and guidance service for young people aged 13+ in parallel with our core youth work offer.

Candidates must:

▪ Have extensive experience of delivering Enterprise and Employability activities to young people aged 8 to 19 (or up to 25 for those with additional needs) in a variety of settings

▪ Be able to engage vulnerable, disengaged or hard to reach young people

▪ Have experience of managing partnerships with employers and training providers

▪ Demonstrate a strong commitment to young people and have the ability to engage and build positive relationships

▪ Be passionate about the aims and mission of HideOut Youth Zone and East Manchester

A role profile with person specification can be found on our website.

This is truly a fantastic opportunity to be part of the HideOut team and to help to create a long-lasting legacy for young people in the area.

In accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, the position requires an enhanced DBS check.

HOW TO APPLY

Please complete a HideOut Youth Zone Application Form and email together with a copy of your up-to-date CV

Deadline for applications: 9am, Thursday 18th March 2021

We place huge value on equal opportunities and encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds, communities and abilities. The one thing we all have in common is our desire to raise the aspirations of young people across the country.

For further information about HideOut Youth Zone please visit our website and follow us on Twitter.

The Membership Development Officer plays a key role in the Membership Team, driving the growth of our membership and delivering the aims of the membership recruitment plan. This is an exciting and crucial time to join the AUA as we launch and implement a new strategy developed by the Board of Trustees.

Working as part of a small, committed and ambitious team at the heart of UK HE, this role will be responsible for writing engaging content that showcases our membership offer, and for developing and delivering targeted campaigns that reach new audiences; utilising the possibilities of all available communication tools including the website, CRM, social media, email and digital publications.

The AUA’s biggest asset is our members and this role will endeavour to engage our volunteer members, ensuring they feel valued and supported to advocate and deliver activities in support of our strategic vision.

Who you are: 

You are an experienced marketer or membership professional who can demonstrate digital marketing skills and a successful track record of running results driven communications campaigns. You will be an excellent and creative writer with proven planning and organisation skills who can coordinate integrated communications.  You must be self-motivated, with good attention to detail and analytical skills, and your interpersonal and communication skills will enable you to share knowledge and insights effectively with colleagues, build a motivated volunteer network and develop relationships with HE organisations.

Blended working arrangements may be considered

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

To apply, please click on the apply button to visit our website.

Closing date: 18 March 2021.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.  All appointments are made on merit.

Interim Communications Officer 
Salary: London - £34,057 + Excellent Benefits National - £30,162 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Location: London, Bristol and Manchester
Contract: FTC until 31 October 2021 
As per governments advice, the NHF has adopted remote working for all staff. The NHF encourages flexibility to working, which means that once the offices reopen, most staff will be able to agree with their manager an arrangement that is a combination of remote and office working. 

The National Housing Federation (NHF) is the voice of housing associations in England. We are the trade body to almost 600 housing associations, who have grown from philanthropic roots to provide 2.6 million homes to around 6 million people. 

Housing is one of the most critical issues facing the nation today and the National Housing Federation, as the voice of not-for-profit housing associations in England, is at the heart of the agenda.
We’re looking for a creative Communications Officer that can plan and deliver high-quality material that informs, engages and influences. This is a fixed-term contract until the end of this year. 

The importance of our work demands exceptional writing and editing skills to translate complex information into engaging copy that truly resonates with our audiences. You will have the opportunity to craft messages on our vital work, ranging from ending homelessness to decarbonising the nation’s homes.  
Experience in planning and delivering comms plans is essential, with a strong understanding of how to expand reach and refine relevance using digital tools, and a confidence to deploy skills across an organisation to champion first-class communications. If you have an enthusiasm for communications, a passion for creativity and believe in our vision for the country, then we want to hear from you. 

Our members, housing associations, provide homes for around six million people. You will be required to put these members at the heart of your work, and support our ambitious vision – for a country where everyone can live in a quality home they can afford. 

The NHF has recently published its equality, diversity and inclusion strategy, which was co-created with staff.  We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we value the contribution each individual makes to our work.  The NHF is committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the society in which we live and encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, regardless of all protected characteristics or social background.
We are a disability confident employer and if you are a disabled person who demonstrates you meet the skills and experience we consider essential for the role, we will offer you an interview.

Closing date for applications: 22 March 2021 
Interview date: 29 March 2021 
Please note: if we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert, before the closing date

Community Arts North West (CAN), is a long established Manchester-based arts organisation, Manchester City Council Cultural Partner and Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation. CAN is at the cutting edge of contemporary, inter-cultural arts practice and has been a leader in the field of participatory arts since 1978.We have a particular expertise and interest in arts & migration.  We build deep, long-lasting connections with communities across Greater Manchester, developing unique, creative projects with people whose voices are not normally heard in the mainstream. 

We’re now looking to recruit a Senior Administrator.

This post will work closely with CAN’s Executive Director to ensure the smooth running of many aspects of the company’s business.

This post involves responsibility for:

• Company Reporting: You will lead on company reporting to CAN’s core funders.
• Governance: You will support the administration of CAN’s Governance responsibilities.
• Office management: You will manage the CAN Office.
• Company administration: You will manage and implement CAN’s administration systems and responsibilities.
• CAN databases: You will manage CAN’s monitoring database and email marketing database, and implement their use.
• Executive Support: You will support the executive function of the organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly-organised individual with excellent attention to detail. Based in our Manchester city-centre office, you will play an important role supporting our organisation, and get to see first-hand how we put our commitment to community arts into practice, whilst running a professional and forward-thinking company.

This is a two-year contract. In the longer term, the company hopes to make this post permanent, depending on funding.

About the Together Trust

We’re one of the North West’s leading disability charities, offering individual care, support and education to thousands of people each year.

Our work wouldn’t be possible without our incredible team of staff and volunteers who are positive role models to the people we support.

You’ll be joining an organisation driven by its values and desire to see meaningful change - the people we support really are at the heart of everything we do.

We want you to grow and develop - so we’ll support you to shape the career that you want to have.

We can’t promise a job with us will be easy. But what we can say is your work will be filled with meaning.

A job at the Together Trust is more than just a job. Together we’ll change lives.

The Together Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is a commitment we expect and require from all our staff and volunteers. All Successful applicants will undertake stringent recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS.

About you

We're on the lookout for a creative and talented content officer to join our team. Your mission will be to grow our brand awareness and engagement within the sector. You'll work closely with the communications team to implement strategies and tactics to produce content that reflects our culture and mobilizes staff to become brand advocates.

You'll be responsible for creating compelling content, leveraging a range of communication methods, including, but not limited to; social media, video content, webinars and ebooks to help grow our presence as a leading charity in the region. We don't expect you to be an expert in all mediums, but we are looking for someone multi-disciplined, creative and eager to learn. You should have a real love for the written word, a track record of crafting engaging and original content as well as managing delivery across multiple formats, channels and platforms.

Benefits

You'll get to help the people we support celebrate along the road to a brighter future. And, be part of an incredible team of like-minded peers. Together we work hard, laugh a lot, and support each other. We also have a range of rewards and benefits for our staff:

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays. Pro rated for part time roles) rising to 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 10 years.
• A company pension plan with 7% employer contribution

• Opportunity to purchase a health plan to claim towards therapy, dental and more
• Unlimited access to our employee assistance programme for advice and support
• Support from mental health first aiders
• Follow your ambitions and progress your career through on-the-job training, apprenticeships and qualifications

This is no ordinary CEO position - you'll need to apply your expert knowledge, experience and scholarship to lead our wider thinking and planning. You'll act as an inspiring figure across the wider co-operative movement, raising both the profile and importance of co-operative education as we look to build a fairer world for all.

As our CEO and Principal, you'll provide clear leadership in policy making and executive management to deliver the our objectives and ambitions, all while demonstrating commitment to the internationally shared co-operative values. 

The role also includes responsibility for the strategic planning, co-ordination, development and oversight of our work and the wider College team, as well as responsibility for the quality of our educational design and delivery, partnerships and programmes of study.

More information on the key responsibilities, including detailed job description and person specification, as well as details of how to apply, is available over on our website.

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Digital Marketing Executive

As Digital Marketing Executive you’ll form a key part of Muslim Hands’ growing Fundraising team. You will be at the leading edge of digital marketing, helping to share the good work that we’re doing with audiences worldwide.

Why work with us?

Muslim Hands is an NGO that is at the forefront of delivering live saving aid and emergency relief to those who need it most, as well as building long term solutions that help the needy and impoverished worldwide.

The Fundraising team is young, diverse and dynamic and is set up to deliver and turn around tasks efficiently in a fast-moving sector. We thrive on new and creative ideas, always keeping the needs of our donors first and foremost.

Requirements of the Digital Marketing Executive:

You'll have a strong eye for detail and experimentation, with a good understanding of analytics,  A/B testing, user journeys and optimisation techniques.

You will be highly results driven and looking to maximise the return on money invested in these platforms.

You'll have a strong awareness of industry techniques and best practices.

You will be an excellent communicator.

Key Responsibilities:

Planning and executing digital marketing campaigns across all major platforms (AdWords, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube etc.)

Managing the relationship with our digital ads agency. Ensuring campaigns are managed and targets are hit.

Set up, management and optimisation of social media ad campaigns.

Close monitoring and refinement of in-progress campaigns.

Regular reporting of results and lessons learnt to the Digital Manager.

Plan, initiate and accomplish market research to determine trends, customer preferences, industry brand awareness and product development.

Hit and exceed targets as specified by management.

To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands’ Policies and Codes of Practices.

The essential skills:

Minimum 2 years' experience in a marketing environment with a proven, working knowledge of digital marketing and social media ad platforms.

Experience in creative ad copywriting.

An in-depth knowledge of Google Analytics and Facebook ads.

Preferred experience:

Marketing degree/qualification preferred.

Experience managing advertising budgets across multiple platforms.

Google Analytics and/or AdWords certifications.

Experience working in the charitable sector.

Using Umbraco CSM system.

Work remotely:

Yes, but must have the ability to travel to our Nottingham office on a weekly basis when required.

What you will get in return:

A satisfying experience knowing that you’ve helped some of the worlds neediest people.

Ability to grow and develop your career in a dynamic and creative team.

Job application:

Application Process & Closing Date: Send an up-to-date CV, link to your showreel/portfolio and supporting Covering Letter by email by no later than 26th March 2021.

Interviews: As and when suitable candidates are identified.

Start: ASAP thereafter.

Notes:

• Muslim Hands reserves the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found ahead of the closing date.
• Unfortunately, we are only able to contact successful candidates, so if you have not heard from us by the closure date your application will have been unsuccessful.

The suitable candidate will be able:

· To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct

· To support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in live TV-Appeals during our peak periods.

· To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by Line Manager

· To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policies, Procedures and Professional Practices

The suitable candidate must be able to:

· Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom

· Must be able to either:

a. Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands; OR

Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.

NB: This Job Description is illustrative and non-exhaustive in scope.  The post-holder may be required to undertake any reasonable tasks as and when required by Line Manager from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the Organisation.

About ReachOut

ReachOut is a mentoring charity that works with young people from disadvantaged communities in London, Greater Manchester and Liverpool to raise aspirations and help them grow in character and academic attainment. We improve Numeracy, Literacy and Communication Skills whilst reinforcing our core values of Fairness, Self-Control, Good Judgement and Staying Power.

As a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have developed ReachOut Home, our online mentoring programme. ReachOut Home supports our young people’s emotional wellbeing, with a particular focus on character education and building skills to navigate our ‘new normal’. Our online provision has allowed us to take our mentoring programme into new parts of the UK and depending on the situation, we will continue to provide our online programme alongside our face to face delivery when it is safe to do so.

Role Description

We are looking for enthusiastic, collaborative and positive individuals to join our Leadership Programme and become Project Leaders. As a Project Leader, you will run a weekly mentoring project with a group of young people from a primary or secondary school, facilitating the 2-hour sessions alongside other responsibilities. The Leadership Programme is an opportunity to gain and improve your leadership, management and communication skills whilst having a massive impact on the lives of young people. You will be supporting them to raise their aspirations, develop their character, and build their academic attainment and self-confidence. Are you up for the challenge?

Role Details

As a Project Leader you will:

• Spend 2 hours planning and 2 hours delivering your mentoring session each week during term time for 10 - 16 young people and their mentors.
• Manage and support the young people.
• Manage and support the volunteer mentors.
• Complete monitoring and evaluation activities to ensure sessions are as impactful as possible for your mentees.
• Attend ReachOut events and socials with your mentors.
• Follow ReachOut’s policies and procedures to safeguard young people.

Please download the information pack from our website for full details about the job role.

Personal Specification

Experience

• Has worked with groups of young people in the range 9 to 16 years’ old
• Has the potential to take on a leadership role
• Can demonstrate commitment to a cause/activity and has taken an active role in it (e.g. captain of a sports team, president of a society)
• Has professional work experience (e.g. internships, summer placements, etc.) This can also be regular voluntary experience but should roles where you have had responsibility for something, worked to deadlines, worked with others etc.

Skills

• Maths and English skills, (minimum grade C at GCSE or equivalent)
• Communication skills (face-to-face, email, text, phone)
• Good organisation skills (can manage tasks effectively, accurately and in a timely fashion)
• Confident using IT; email, MS Forms, excel and video conferencing

Personal attributes

• Passionate about ReachOut’s mission
• Demonstrates ReachOut’s Character Strengths: Fairness, Good Judgement, Self-Control and Staying Power
• Demonstrate good teamwork skills such as collaboration and delegation
• Open to feedback with a genuine desire to learn and develop personally
• Enthusiastic and energetic
• Excited by challenges
• Prepared to be adaptable and creative
• Positive
• Sociable

Application Instructions

To apply for the Leadership Programme, please visit our website. Applicants must ensure they are available to attend evenings and weekends online training through September 2021. Upon completion of the induction training, all Project Leaders will be paid a lump sum of £50.

We aim to respond to applications within 2 weeks of receiving your application. Applications will be assessed as they come in and assessment centres will be held on a rolling basis. Once the position is filled the vacancy will be closed so applicants are advised to apply early.

Please note, if you are a successful candidate you will be required to undergo an enhanced criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. ReachOut will cover the cost of the check and guide you through the process. All staff have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults. The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.