What’s my CV Worth?
Find out what your CV is worth in the third sector and get tips on how to improve it using our new instant CV worth checker.
Check my CV
- £30,000 per annum
- Fixed Term contract till Dec 2022
- London, Bristol or Birmingham (remote working possible if desired) includes regular travel to London and Manchester
A great opportunity for a creative and motivated individual to manage all aspects of a discrete project from start to finish, as well as supporting the wider organisation during the baseline year of our Three Year Impact Strategy.
Our long-term supporters, the Co-op Foundation, are helping us to develop a new model for our programmes that allows schools to deliver internally. Envision continues to host and facilitate the competition and cross-school events, whilst school staff provide support for young people to progress their projects.
This year we are working with nine Co-op Academies. The Curriculum Development Manager will manage, develop, and deliver all aspects of this programme, which is due to run from January – May 2022. This will include logistics, communications, and organisation of the cross-school events and competition, as well as monitoring and assessing the impact of the programme through data collection and creating reports for academies and the Co-op Foundation.
You will also develop content for a new website providing resources for schools to facilitate social action projects to enable young people to develop their confidence and skills. You will draw on existing Envision materials, as well as develop ideas of your own. You will work closely with Skills Builder Partnership to ensure that the materials reflect their syllabus.
Person Specification
Essential
-
Knowledge of the education sector through working in/with schools or the higher education sector
-
Development of high-quality curriculum resources that drive specific outcomes
-
Excellent facilitation or training skills, including with young people
-
Experience of organising and running events
-
Experience of managing a project or programme with accountability for outputs
-
Passion for social action or making a positive, real-life difference in society and an ability to inspire others
-
Creative problem-solver, with the confidence and flexibility to deal with unexpected last-minute changes
-
Collaborative worker, with clear organisational skills and a positive attitude
-
Supportive leadership style, that motivates and empowers others to do well
-
The ability to demonstrate our organisational values
Desirable
-
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or other accredited teaching and learning qualification such as TEFL
-
Knowledge and understanding of youth social action and/or active citizenship
Envision seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications with lived experience to apply as they are currently under- represented in our organisation.
The closing date is midday Wednesday 10 November
Please note, we will only be contacting candidates who have been shortlisted for interview. Therefore, if we have not contacted by Friday 12 November please assume you have been unsuccessful.
We also regret to inform you that, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will be unable to provide you with feedback regarding your application.
Envision was set up by four young people in 2000 to challenge the stereotype of ‘youth’ as apathetic and disengaged with the issues going on aroun... Read more
The location of the role is flexible (must be based near one of our offices in either central London, Birmingham, Newcastle, Bristol or Manchester).
Anyone who completes one of our programmes joins the Frontline Fellowship. A growing community of over 1,500, the Fellowship is a space for social workers from across the country to connect, collaborate and innovate. The Innovation Lab is an exciting new area created at Frontline to increase the number of opportunities for fellows to have a lasting impact on children and families without a safe or stable home.
The manager will lead the Innovation Lab, and its annual 16-week innovation programme and by doing so deliver the Frontline goal to have more than five sustainable fellow-led ventures operating by 2025. To do this the Innovation Lab manager must ensure a minimum annual pipeline of more than 25 diverse fellow-led innovative ideas to develop via the innovation programme. This will be achieved by championing the Innovation Lab across local authority partners, Frontline’s Fellowship network and internally within the organisation.
Over 700,000 children in England rely on the support of social workers each year. These children need and deserve the support of life changing ... Read more
Age UK Bristol is seeking a Home Support Manager to develop and deliver our new Home Support Service. The service will support older people at home to be independent, active and engaged in their community, bringing a friendly face to those who may often be alone. Although the post is fixed for 12 months, Age UK Bristol plan to make this a permanent service, and so we hope to make the post permanent too.
As our Home Support Manager you will be,
- someone who genuinely cares about the welfare of our service users,
- an experienced line manager who can recruit and manage a new team, and
- knowledgeable about the care sector.
We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds to apply to work with us.
Previous applicants need not re-apply.
Closing Date for Applications: Monday 15 November, noon.
Interviews: Wednesday 24 November.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Summary
Support the sustainable growth of our ambitious young charity, so that one day every child is supported at home to fulfil their potential.
About Us
Learning with Parents is a charity with a vision for every child to be supported at home to fulfil their potential.
We are narrowing the attainment gap by supporting all parents and carers to engage in their children’s learning.
We do this by leading the Parental Engagement Forum - a group of organisations and researchers connecting to improve home learning across the sector. We also provide a ground-breaking parental engagement programme to primary schools, which aims to motivate and empower all families to have enjoyable learning experiences together.
In the last year, our charity has become a leading player in parental engagement, working with over 10,000 families and large organisations such as BBC, Department for Education and Oak National Academy.
You can read our 2020 impact report here and see our latest news and blogs here.
About the Role
We are looking to recruit an Operations Manager to play a critical role in supporting the growth of Learning with Parents. The Operations Manager will support the team to manage the large number of projects that we are running. They will implement systems and processes to improve our efficiency and aid in the development of KPIs for our projects. They will drive the charity’s operations forward to ensure that we are maximising our potential for impact.
The role will involve working closely with the senior leadership team and will span the breadth of the charity. Our ideal candidate will bring experience of project management, with strong organisational and communication skills.
Core Areas of Responsibility
Project management
Design and implement processes to manage the scope, schedule, budget, risk and evaluation for both internal and external projects. Define roles and responsibilities of key project stakeholders.
Line management
Directly line manage administration and fundraising staff.
HR
Develop and formalise our HR systems and processes, including our approach to recruitment, onboarding, professional development and retention
Other potential areas of responsibility
Dependent on the individual, we may ask for support in the following areas:
Strategy
Work closely with the CEO to develop and execute short-term priorities and long-term strategy
Finance
Support our finance function, including budgeting, board reporting, payroll, forecasting, annual accounts and invoicing
About You
Essential
- Project management and organisational skills
- Excellent management skills, including the ability to lead and motivate others
- Experience developing HR systems and processes
- Champion and uphold our organisation values
Desirable
- An understanding of education inequality in the UK
- Experience working in the charity sector
- Experience of strategic planning and development
- Experience in finance
Our Values
Our Learning with Parents values are key to how we work and inform our strategy, programme, and how we collaborate.
- We have an ambitious vision, and we are determined to achieve it
- We are inclusive and enjoy making a positive difference together
- We foster a test-and-learn culture to drive change
- We are empowered to take ownership
- We act with integrity and default to transparency
Benefits
We have a passionate team and supportive culture, which was recognised as we were named one of “The top 100 organisations to escape to in 2021” by Escape the City. In addition, we offer:
- Generous holiday allowance (35 days, including bank holidays)
- Income protection in case of sickness
- Home-based working with optional office time
- Flexible working times
- Social events
- Environmental (Net Zero) Pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Benefit Hub, including virtual GP and discount scheme
To Apply
Submit a CV and one-page Cover Letter outlining your interest and suitability for this role.
Due to the nature of our work with young people, on acceptance of offers all Learning with Parents employees are subject to a DBS check in accordance with Safeguarding Policies and offers will also be subject to reference checks.
Please submit a detailed CV and Cover Letter
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £30,000 - £34,000
Position: Permanent
Location: Bristol and remote working
Deadline for Applications: Our client is reviewing applications on a rolling basis, please apply today.
The Position:
Our global charity client is recruiting a Project Manager. The role works to support project leads within the organisation to ensure the delivery of successful and reputable projects. You will assist with the planning, budgeting and monitoring of a range of projects as well as ensuring good project team communication and information management.
Requirements:
- Excellent project management experience and the ability to multi-task, managing a range of diverse projects.
- Experience of relationship and stakeholder management.
- Proven track record of delivering projects to time, cost and quality.
- Understanding of budgeting processes and financial reporting for grant makers.
Longmire Recruitment are a specialist search and selection recruitment consultancy servicing the nonprofit sector.
We work in partner... Read more
We have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Communications & Marketing Manager based in Bristol. You will join us on a full- or part-time, fixed-term basis for 2 years, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of up to £45,000 per annum.
About our Communications & Marketing Manager role:
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to lead on the organisation’s approach to marketing and communications internally and externally and set a strategic direction for the development of all aspects of the brand and reputation of Brighter Places.
Key Responsibilities as our Communications & Marketing Manager:
- Developing and delivering marketing, internal engagement, external communications and stakeholder management, aligning plans to corporate strategy whilst also bringing our values to life
- Overseeing all design & print, video & digital creatives, social media, websites, events and communications to ensure that the brand and values are embraced and promoted
- Ensuring internal communication channels continually evolve and adapt to technological advances and changes in the way we work
What we’re looking for in our Communications & Marketing Manager:
- Degree level qualification in a marketing or related discipline or equivalent experience
- Wide-ranging experience of creating and delivering communication and marketing strategies and plans which achieved their objectives in a range of different settings to a variety of target audiences
- Excellent copywriting skills and ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging content
You will receive the following benefits as our Communications & Marketing Manager:
- Flexible and remote working
- A company culture that promotes diversity and inclusion
- Commitment to continuous learning and development
- Access to mental health support
- Subsidised gym membership
Closing date: Sunday 31st October 2021
Interview date: Monday 8th November 2021
If you feel you have the skills and experience as our Communications & Marketing Manager, then please click apply today!
Reporting to the Chief Strategy, Transformation and Innovation Officer, you will lead the governance and assurance of all our programmes and projects and ensure excellent programme and project management and reporting processes are established and embedded.
Working alongside our dynamic team of programme and project managers, and with stakeholders from across Hft, this is a great opportunity to put your high-quality skills and experience to good use and make a real difference to both Hft and to the people who we are privileged to support.
Salary: £40k to 45K per annum
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Location: Emersons Green, Bristol
What we Offer
Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out; but also an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options. Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status. Annual staff award scheme – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme. 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) increasing to 25 days after a year of employment (pro rata for part time staff). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance.
The successful candidate will be educated to degree level or equivalent, with relevant project management qualifications, and have a proven track record of managing a programme management office in a transformation environment.
You will have the ability to develop and implement effective project and programme management processes, with a focus on governance and assurance, and to maintain a high level view of our transformation programme, monitoring and reporting on key indicators and providing assurance to SRO’s and Trustees.
Self-motivated, confident and resilient, you will have well developed communication and engagement skills and experience of working successfully with key stakeholders from different background and levels within an organisation.
You will be keen on attention to detail, rigorous in your approach and will be able to evidence the projects and programmes you have been instrumental in delivering on time, on budget and with effective benefits realisation. An understanding of the charity or social care sector would be beneficial but not essential, however alignment with Hft’s mission and charitable purpose is a must.
Closing date: Friday 22nd October 2021
STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.
You may have experience of the following: Programme Manager, Office Manager, Programme Management, Project Management, Transformation, PRINCE2, Project Manager, Charity, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, Social Care, Disability, Vulnerable People etc.
Ref: 103 568
As a Dementia Connect Local Services Manager you will provide local leadership and management of local services, across Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire and Somerset, Supporting the Area Manager to deliver our clients Dementia strategy.
Service Manager Responsibilities:
You will lead the local delivery of their new and innovative Dementia Connect service, ensuring that service is high quality, person centred, safe and people affected by dementia are at the heart of service delivery.
The Dementia Connect Local Services Manager will report directly to the Area Manager and will be a member of the South region management team. They will directly line manage Dementia Support Workers and other roles as locally appropriate.
Their people are their greatest asset, and its only through their people that they will achieve their strategy, therefore they are looking for someone who can truly role model their managers charter to ensure they get the best from their people.
Service Manager Requirements:
As a Dementia Connect Local Services Manager you will be someone who can demonstrate the ability to influence and manage relationships with stakeholders to take forward their dementia connect service. They are looking for someone who has experience in influencing key roles in Health & Social Care sector to ensure they are the go-to provider for dementia services and deliver quality services in line with their wider strategic needs.
You will have experience as a great people manager having led teams to enable them to deliver high performance outcomes and work collaboratively to provide an excellent service. They are looking for someone who has experience in influencing key roles in the Health and Social Care sector to ensure they are the go-to provider for dementia services and deliver quality services in line with their wider strategic needs.
They want someone who role models their values and behaviours in all they do, who can work effectively with internal teams to achieve mutual outcomes. You should have experience of successfully managing change from start to end and will need to be highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
To be successful in this job you will have a positive and proactive attitude to challenging situations and problem solving, using a collaborative and engaging approach with your team.
About our client:
They provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.
Position: Dementia Connect Local Services Manager
Location: Flexible across the Area boundaries in Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire & Somerset
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £32,622 - £35,624 - actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Closing Date: 25 October 2021
Interview Date: 3 November 2021
You may have experience of the following: Service Manager, Services Manager, Registered Manager, Care Manager, Care Management, Dementia Services, Dementia Support, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, Third Sector, etc.
Ref: 103 539
Would you like to be part of a great team dedicated to changing children’s lives? Bristol charity CCS Adoption is seeking a Fundraising Manager to drive forward our fundraising strategy, focused on Trusts and Foundations and our individual supporters.
The role will involve fundraising from Trusts and Foundations and overseeing individual and legacy giving campaigns, with one direct report. The successful candidate will be dynamic and organised with a proven track record in Trust fundraising.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Development Team Assistant to join our development team, in Avon, Somerset, and Gloucestershire. You will join us on a part-time, fixed term contract until February 2023. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £18,533 per annum (pro rota £6354.17).
We’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright.
The Development Team Assistant Role:
This role will be a fundamental part of taking Scouting to new and underrepresented communities and will involve working directly with both adults and young people to run and support youth provision.
We will focus on your personal development with an induction and training programme, building your skills in the following areas: communication skills, project planning, and organisation presenting and training delivery, working with young people, working in a team, creative thinking, and problem-solving methods as well as core employment skills such as time management, first aid and IT.
Because of the nature of the role, you will need to be self-motivated and able to work remotely from home with regular daytime and evening work out in communities supporting them to create Scouting provision.
What will you be doing in the Development Team Assistant role?
- Supporting the opening of Scout sections in new communities
- Ensuring the good and safe running of the youth sections in accordance with POR responding to the current needs of the Group
- Working together to ensure problems and challenges are overcome
- Welcoming and induct new adults and young people to Scouting
- Undertaking events to attract young people such as school assemblies
- Promoting Scouting through different mediums in the area where the new section is opening
- Supporting and running open evenings and taster sessions for adults and young people
- Recruiting adults and converting parents into volunteers
- Mentoring and inducting new adults in partnership with the Appointments Advisory Committee and Training Team
- Assisting groups to write and implement programme plans
- Running the new section alongside the new adults for a period of time, enabling sustainability following ‘handover’
- Any other duties as may reasonably be required by the Three Counties Team Leader
What we are looking for in our Development Team Assistant:
- Able to work independently of direct supervision
- Able to plan and organise own travel
- Team player
- Be enthusiastic and able to enthuse and motivate others
- Must live in a geographical location to enable effective support to volunteers in the Avon, Somerset, or Gloucestershire area
- Able and willing to work at least two evenings a week and occasional weekends
- Have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work
What we can offer you as our Development Team Assistant:
- 25 days holiday and going up to 28 days after 2 years’ service and 32 days after 5 years’ service
- Additional holidays between Christmas & New Year
- Life Assurance
- Simply Health Scheme
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Free car parking
Closing date:14th October 2021
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team! Click ‘Apply’ now!
The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.
Strictly no agencies
-172x129.png)
Youth Development Worker (Bristol)
Youth, Children and Families Team
Working across the South West
Quakers in Britain is looking for an experienced youth development worker to initiate, facilitate and deliver a range of opportunities to increase the engagement and participation of young Quakers (and other young people) aged 11–18. You will be able to work with young people, build community effectively, promote youth participation, and empower adults in Quaker meetings to respond more readily to young people.
You will be organised with the ability to plan, deliver, monitor, and evaluate work with young people. You will be able to build positive relationships and communicate effectively with young people, colleagues and stakeholders.
For more information and details of how to apply, please visit our website via the ‘apply’ button.
Closing date: Wednesday 27 October 2021
Interview date: Monday 1 November 2021 (held in Bristol or online)
Britain Yearly Meeting is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and expect all our staff and volunteers to share and uphold this commitment.
Quakers have a faith commitment to equality and encourage and welcome applications for posts from all sections of society. You do not have to be a Quaker to apply for this post, but we expect you to uphold the values of our organisation.
Britain Yearly Meeting is committed to equality in all of its employment practices.
Summary
Support the sustainable growth of our ambitious young charity, so that one day every child is supported at home to fulfil their potential.
Job Title
Partnerships and Fundraising Manager
Reports to
CEO
Salary
£30,000 - £35,000
Contract
Full-time, permanent.
(Part-time considered for the right candidate.)
Location
Remote
Optional office space in Bristol
Start date
Flexible
About Us
Learning with Parents is a charity with a vision for every child to be supported at home to fulfil their potential.
We are narrowing the attainment gap by supporting all parents and carers to engage in their children’s learning.
We do this by leading the Parental Engagement Forum - a group of organisations and researchers connecting to improve home learning across the sector. We also provide a ground-breaking parental engagement programme to primary schools, which aims to motivate and empower all families to have enjoyable learning experiences together.
In the last year, our charity has become a leading player in parental engagement, working with over 10,000 families and large organisations such as BBC, Department for Education and Oak National Academy.
About the Role
We are looking to recruit a Partnerships and Fundraising Manager to play a critical role in supporting the growth of Learning with Parents. The Partnerships and Fundraising Manager will manage a combination of corporate partnerships and impact partnerships and will act as a key external representative of the charity.
The role will involve working closely with the CEO and will span the breadth of the charity. Our ideal candidate will bring experience of charity fundraising and partnership working, with strong project management and communication skills.
Areas of Responsibility
Partnership Strategy
Develop and execute a partnership strategy to maximise our impact, reach and sustainability
Partnership management
Manage the charity’s various partnerships, including evaluating opportunities, defining partnership journeys, creating systems and processes, tracking progress against milestones and reporting
Fundraising
Lead work towards our ambitious fundraising targets, through a combination of developing corporate partnerships and securing grants from trusts and foundations
About You
Essential
- Experience of strategic planning and development
- Understanding of charity fundraising and strategic partnerships
- Project management and organisational skills
- Champion and uphold our organisation values
Desirable
- An understanding of education inequality in the UK
- Experience working in the charity sector
- Experience raising funds from Trusts and Foundations
- Experience raising funds from Corporate Partnerships
Our Values
Our Learning with Parents values are key to how we work and inform our strategy, programme, and how we collaborate.
- We have an ambitious vision, and we are determined to achieve it
- We are inclusive and enjoy making a positive difference together
- We foster a test-and-learn culture to drive change
- We are empowered to take ownership
- We act with integrity and default to transparency
Benefits
We have a passionate team and supportive culture, which was recognised as we were named one of “The top 100 organisations to escape to in 2021” by Escape the City. In addition, we offer:
- Generous holiday allowance (35 days, including bank holidays)
- Income protection in case of sickness
- Home-based working with optional office time
- Flexible working times
- Social events
- Environmental (Net Zero) Pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Benefit Hub, including virtual GP and discount scheme
To Apply
Submit a CV and one-page Cover Letter outlining your interest and suitability for this role.
Due to the nature of our work with young people, on acceptance of offers all Learning with Parents employees are subject to a DBS check in accordance with Safeguarding Policies and offers will also be subject to reference checks.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Royal Osteoporosis Society is the only UK-wide organisation dedicated to finding a cure for osteoporosis and improving the lives of everyone affected by it. We help the nation look after its bones and appreciate the importance of bone health for everybody. The ROS relies on donations to fund its work, and partnerships with for-profit companies can help with the charity’s vision of a future without osteoporosis.
The Partnerships and Philanthropy team is responsible for securing income, key relationships and/or value-in-kind to support the organisational plan and income generation strategy. To support our ambitious growth plans, we are seeking to grow and diversify income from new and existing corporate partners securing multi-year strategic partnership.
In this exciting role reporting to the Head of Partnerships and Philanthropy and based within the Development Directorate, you will oversee a portfolio of existing corporate partners, developing new business opportunities. The role will focus on both the business to business, and business to consumer sectors, and will seek to secure income alongside wider reach and influence through a range of forms including; sponsorship, project funding, staff fundraising, on-pack licencing, training, and charity of the year relationships.
We’re looking for someone who will implement the ROS’s Corporate Partnership strategy, maximising income from existing and new corporate partners and building long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with some of the UK’s leading companies.
Our offices are based outside Bath, but we have a very flexible approach, and this post can be based remotely or on a hybrid basis, although we would expect a weekly visit to the office in normal circumstances.
To apply, applicants should provide a comprehensive CV, including details of relevant experience and achievements. This should be supplemented by a supporting statement in a cover letter, demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the person specification. We particularly welcome qualified applicants from ethnic minorities as they are under-represented in the team.
If you are looking to join a fantastic organisation and team where you can really make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. The closing date is midnight on 26 October 2021.
Department Development
Contract type Permanent
Hours 30 hours per week (to be worked over 4 or 5 days)
Salary Up to £35,082 per annum (pro rata)
Benefits
Competitive pension and holiday entitlement, life assurance, and an Employee Assistance Programme
This is an exciting opportunity for a Development Team Assistant to join our development team, in Avon, Somerset, and Gloucestershire. You will join us on a part-time, fixed term contract for 12 months, covering maternity leave. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £18,533 per annum (pro rota £6354.17).
We’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright.
The Development Team Assistant Role:
This role will be a fundamental part of taking Scouting to new and underrepresented communities and will involve working directly with both adults and young people to run and support youth provision.
We will focus on your personal development with an induction and training programme, building your skills in the following areas: communication skills, project planning, and organisation presenting and training delivery, working with young people, working in a team, creative thinking, and problem-solving methods as well as core employment skills such as time management, first aid and IT.
Because of the nature of the role, you will need to be self-motivated and able to work remotely from home with regular daytime and evening work out in communities supporting them to create Scouting provision.
What will you be doing in the Development Team Assistant role?
- Supporting the opening of Scout sections in new communities
- Ensuring the good and safe running of the youth sections in accordance with POR responding to the current needs of the Group
- Working together to ensure problems and challenges are overcome
- Welcoming and induct new adults and young people to Scouting
- Undertaking events to attract young people such as school assemblies
- Promoting Scouting through different mediums in the area where the new section is opening
- Supporting and running open evenings and taster sessions for adults and young people
- Recruiting adults and converting parents into volunteers
- Mentoring and inducting new adults in partnership with the Appointments Advisory Committee and Training Team
- Assisting groups to write and implement programme plans
- Running the new section alongside the new adults for a period of time, enabling sustainability following ‘handover’
- Any other duties as may reasonably be required by the Three Counties Team Leader
What we are looking for in our Development Team Assistant:
- Able to work independently of direct supervision
- Able to plan and organise own travel
- Team player
- Be enthusiastic and able to enthuse and motivate others
- Must live in a geographical location to enable effective support to volunteers in the Avon, Somerset, or Gloucestershire area
- Able and willing to work at least two evenings a week and occasional weekends
- Have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work
What we can offer you as our Development Team Assistant:
- 25 days holiday and going up to 28 days after 2 years’ service and 32 days after 5 years’ service
- Additional holidays between Christmas & New Year
- Life Assurance
- Simply Health Scheme
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Free car parking
Closing Date: 14th October 2021
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team! Click ‘Apply’ now!
The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.
Strictly no agencies
An exciting opportunity to be an integral part of our community organisation, supporting us to achieve our long term future goals, as a member of our Senior Leadership Team.
Your role will incorporate responsibility for developing our finance function with lots of opportunities to support change initiatives and new projects. This role has three main aspects:
- Managing monthly accounts, reconciliations and payments, year end finance processes and reporting to staff and Trustees
- Strategic decision making, developing new opportunities, negotiating contracts and securing new investments
- Improvement of our finance practice and processes and training colleagues
About you
- You will have a relevant professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAS) with five years post qualification experience
- You will be an excellent communicator, able to clearly present financial information to Trustees and improve financial confidence and competence across the organisation
- You are passionate about utilising excellent financial management and leadership to enable us to deliver our charitable objectives
- You will be experienced in accounting software, company reporting, drafting new budgets and negotiating contracts
- You will embody our values of: Positivity – Integrity – Excellence – Welcoming – Entrepreneurial
About us
We’re Southmead Development Trust, a charity made up of staff, volunteers and residents who work together to achieve our vision of a thriving community. We improve health, wellbeing, local pride, and employment. We bring business and investment to the area.
Our impact and annual income has been consistently growing over recent years. Our three community venues – Greenway Centre, Southmead Youth Centre and Southmead Adventure Playground, are much-loved, welcoming and fun packed spaces for community services and events. Our transformational community health programmes are recognised as pioneering best practice in preventative approaches. We are leading one of the biggest community-led housing schemes in the UK, recognised nationwide for its resident-led decisions, sustainability and strong vision.
This year has seen our profile grow and our role in the community become more essential. We’ve coordinated a massive local response to the Pandemic and become a vaccine hub.
We are committed to building a staff team which represents the diverse community we work in. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Southmead Development Trust is a Disability Confident employer. Please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments you’d like us to make whilst attending an interview or starting work with us.