For many unpaid carers COVID has both highlighted and exacerbated the digital, financial and social exclusion which many unpaid BAME carers and their loved ones experience. To meet the needs of carers Trafford Carers Centre has significantly changed the way they deliver support to carers, switching many services to an online support offer.

With further outbreaks expected Trafford Carers Centre is seeking an inspiring and motivated individual to shape, influence and drive forward our digital inclusion project with a focus on providing strong communication via website and social media, growing audiences and supporting carers to access and use digital devices.

The post holder will need to exercise initiative, good judgement and react to unplanned and irregular events.

Conditions of Work

• Contract: Temporary, 12 month fixed term. Full Time (35 hours per week)
• Hours of work: Monday to Friday, between the hours of 9.00am – 4:30pm, (some flexibility with working hours will be considered) with some occasional evening and weekend work, which will be compensated by time off in lieu.
• Salary: £21,500 per annum
• Period of notice: 3 months
• Probation period: 6 months

We are seeking an experienced senior marketing professional looking for their next exciting opportunity.

As the new Brand & Marketing Director for The Prince’s Trust, you will be responsible for developing the marketing strategy to recruit young people onto our life changing programmes, engage and acquire donors to support our work and be responsible for part of our fundraising portfolio.

You will lead on building and managing our trusted brand, build on our digital marketing capability and lead and inspire our highly motivated marketing team to deliver exceptional results at a time when young people in the UK have never needed our support more.

If you are a proven marketing leader with strong brand, acquisition and digital experience and are passionate about our cause we would love to hear from you.

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

Supportability is a sector leading charity that provides high quality, person centred individual and group-based services for Children, Young People and Adults, where we believe people who have disabilities are equally valued and empowered to live full and rewarding lives.

We are looking to appoint a dynamic and experienced Fundraising Manager to:

• Become part of our forward-thinking Charity
• Oversee and direct a small diverse income generation team
• Deliver our new fundraising vision to support our growth and provide greater sustainability
• Raise our profile both locally and regionally and cultivate relationships with donors and funders, with a particular focus on developing corporate partnerships that work for both parties
• Embed fundraising throughout the organisation and with external partners to ultimately benefit those we support and their carers
• Meet and exceed the financial targets for the team

In return you will get:

• Induction and training programme
• Pension
• Healthcare Cash Plan (qualifying period applies)
• Life Leisure discounted memberships (qualifying period applies)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (qualifying period applies)
• Retail Discounts (qualifying period applies)

All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. 

Further information, including the full job description is available on our website.

Job Summary

The Communications Lead will be responsible for the delivery of Gaddum’s communication and engagement strategy. This post working closely with the Head of Development & Innovation will lead on communications for the charity. This position will be in charge of producing high-quality virtual & written content that engages both internal & external stakeholders and builds on brand recognition.

Job Purpose

Working closing with the Head of Development & Innovation this post will develop and coordinate the communication and engagement strategy for the charity. It will be responsible for creating informative content, press releases, articles and media opportunities to promote Gaddum’s brand and services. This role will also lead on internal messages and staff wellbeing.

We are seeking someone with experience of working in a communications and events role looking for a rewarding new challenge.

This is a new role and you will work alongside the Fair Tax Mark team and support the Head of Communications to plan, develop and deliver our communications. You will also help design and run a range of imaginative external events (all now subject to change given the covid crisis). Success in this role will require you to generate content across multiple channels which ensures we engage regularly with all our stakeholders, supporters and accredited businesses.

About the Candidate

We are seeking someone with experience of working in a communications and events role looking for a rewarding new challenge. The candidate will be comfortable taking a hands-on approach and working alongside the Head of Communications to deliver the communications strategy. This job will require the versatility to deal directly with clients that range from large multinationals through to co-operatives, social enterprises and NGOs.

The candidate will need to be a confident and skilled communicator, able to write engaging copy for both corporate and consumer audiences, including press releases and social media content.
 

Location:

Ideally, the candidate will be based in Greater Manchester and will be able to work in the office once it is safe to do so. The role will also offer some flexibility with hours and homeworking. Our Fair Tax Mark offices in are in Hulme (here), though we are moving to a new, larger office in Manchester city centre in summer 2021.The current offices of the Fair Tax Mark are upstairs in an accessible building. 
 

Salary and benefits:

• £25k-£27k for 40 hours per week (depending on experience).
• 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Stakeholder pension contributions.
   

Areas of responsibility:

• Develop and deliver elements of the communications of the Fair Tax Mark organisation, supporting the Head of Communications. The role will require copy creation and materials production, delivering this information to specific, targeted audiences, using the most appropriate message and communication channel. Regular liaison with accredited businesses and other organisational supporters is to be anticipated.
• Day-to-day engagement and posting on the Fair Tax Mark social media accounts, liaising with the Fair Tax Mark team to create news stories and announcements, proactively creating ideas and content with the Head of Communications to improve engagement with our supporters and generate interest.
• Assisting the Head of Communications with the creation of digital media content for the website, including videos, audio and graphics. Assist with overall website functionality and relevance.
• The creation of regular newsletters focused on supporting the relationships with Fair Tax Mark’s various stakeholder groups.
• To conduct other tasks and help with other Fair Tax Mark projects when required.
• Liaise with the Fair Tax Mark accreditation team to ensure that businesses are supported by the Fair Tax Mark at different points in their accreditation/recertification cycle to maintain a proactive relationship.
• Supporting (and where necessary, leading) the Fair Tax Mark presence at third-party events. Tasks include producing display materials, organising attendance by Fair Tax Mark staff, ensuring coverage on social media as required.
• Supporting the delivery of the Fair Tax Week, as well as other connected external events. This will include locating and booking venues, arranging ticket sales and promotion, liaising with speakers, booking catering, commissioning photographers and undertaking task on the day as required.
• Supporting the Head of Communications with tasks around the internationalisation of the organisation and the Fair Tax Mark.
   

Person specifications:

• 2 years’ experience working as a key member of a team managing and delivering communications and events.
• Experience of creating engaging digital content.
• Experience of writing copy for a variety of media and audiences.
• Experience of successfully leading or supporting the design and delivery of outreach events.
• Experience of managing relationships with corporate clients and NGO stakeholders.
• Experience of website management.
• Experience of using appropriate software packages for content design and creation.
• Excellent organisational skills, ability to meet deadlines, multi-task and prioritise, and work on own initiative.
• Ability to be flexible and manage own workload whilst working effectively as part of a small, focused team.
• Values aligned to the cause of tax justice.
• Ability to occasionally travel and work outside normal office hours.
• Fluent in languages other than English is desirable but not essential.
   

How to apply

To apply for this role, please send CV and covering letter using the ‘apply’ button below.

Please note that applications submitted without a covering letter will not be considered.

All applications must be received by the closing date, midnight on Friday 16th April.

Equality and diversity matters is important to the Fair Tax Mark. If you think you have the skills and experience this role requires, we’d love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality.

About Us

*** Fixed Term Contract to 28th February 2022 *** 

We're the charity who look after and brings to life 2,000 miles of waterways across Wales and England, because we believe that life is better by water. Every role across the Trust plays its part in transforming our canals and rivers into spaces where local people want to spend time and feel better, bringing wellbeing benefits to millions.

The Project Lead will be responsible for the overall project management of the Active Waterways Cheshire programme ensuring that the agreed project outputs and outcomes are met. They will lead on the implementation and delivery of the project strategies to engage over 55s in physical activity and promote behaviour change, manage arising risks and oversee the evaluation of the project outcomes and impacts. They will also develop the sustainability of the programme over the final months of the 3-year project.  

They will play a key role engaging with key stakeholders and partners, encouraging people to get more active through the delivery of our online programme and a guided walking programme.

These programmes work in partnership with Sport England's active ageing campaigns. 

Location - The successful candidate will work remotely, from a location where travel and access to our North West regional offices/hubs and the project delivery locations across Cheshire is possible. 

This a very pro-active and balanced role, aiding both digital and in person delivery at sites as and when required.

All outdoor activities will be conducted under strict Covid-19 guidelines to ensure the safety of both our teams and participants

About the role

Key Accountabilities:

• Implement the strategy for the successful delivery of the face to face and online programmes to meet agreed funder and partner outputs and outcomes.
• Lead on the implementation of the area specific project plans and programmes of activity and engagement.
• Develop and maintain positive and strong relations with key stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Facilitate and oversee coordination of data gathering in liaison with the evaluation partner.
• Lead on the implementation of the volunteer strategy including the recruitment and selection of volunteers directly engaged in the project.
• Develop practical working relationships with local organisations to facilitate the delivery and marketing of the programme.
• Manage project budgets and ensure key deliverables are reached within the specified timeframe.
• Work in partnership with key agencies, explore and research the findings and outcomes to enhance the social and physical environment to improve access to physical activity outdoors.
• Lead on the implementation of the communications and marketing plan.
• Ensure the safety and safeguarding of all participants in the project.
• Implement, chair and manage the Project Steering Group and support the Advisory group, preparing regular progress reports reporting against key deliverables, programme, risk and budget.
• Work with internal & external partners develop the sustainability of the programme.
• Line management and support of the Active Ageing Project Co-ordinator. 

About you 

• Experience in project management and delivery in areas including health & well-being, physical activity, and volunteering.
• Experience of budget / financial management.
• Proven experience in community development and engagement.
• Proven experience of effective partnership working.
• Experience of line management.
• Experience of volunteer management.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal.
• Strong time management skills.
• Experience with the media and of publicity / marketing.
• Some experience in event planning.
• Some knowledge of gathering, analysing and interpreting data and information.
• Experience in presenting and showcasing outcomes and achievements.
• Strong IT Skills.

Safety Responsibilities 

• Lead by example, ensure your team take responsibility for the safety of colleagues, volunteers, themselves and customers. Comply with Canal & River Trust’s Health & Safety policy and defined standards. Investigate and report incidents, accidents and near misses. Ensure safe use of appropriate equipment, prepare Risk Assessments and Method Statements ensuring contents are understood and acted upon.
• To be aware of your own responsibilities regarding safeguarding and to support our commitment to providing safe environments and working practises that promote and protect the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk at all times. 

DBS

As this role is on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Exception Order applicants must state the details of any cautions or convictions whether spent or unspent on the self-disclosure section of the application form.

A criminal record is not necessarily a bar to employment with us. HR will advise and decisions made on a case-by-case basis.

We are currently conducting our interview processes virtually as we continue to respect and follow necessary social distancing guidance to protect our team and our candidates.  You may be invited to a face-to-face further stage interview which will always be conducted following strict social distancing guidelines. 

What We Offer

In addition to your salary, we offer access to a generous contributory DC Pension Plan, and excellent annual holiday entitlement. More information on our benefits can be found via our ‘apply’ portal.  

We aim to represent the diverse communities we are part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce brings with it a diversity of ideas, thinking and ways of working which enhances what we do.

All candidates will be treated on the basis of their merits, skills and abilities and solely by being assessed against the requirements for the job. Many of our vacancies can be considered for people who wish to work flexibly, job share or part time. 

Find out more about the work we do on our website. 

About Us

*** Fixed Term Contract to 30th November 2021 ***

We're the charity who look after and brings to life 2,000 miles of waterways across Wales and England, because we believe that life is better by water. Every role across the Trust plays it's part in transforming our canals and rivers into spaces where local people want to spend time and feel better, bringing wellbeing benefits to millions.

Reporting to the Project Lead, the Project Coordinator will support achieving the outcomes of the externally funded Active Waterways Cheshire programme through the coordination and delivery of activities to engage over 55s in physical activity and support volunteer led delivery through the management of a group of Active Waterway volunteers. This a very pro-active and balanced role, aiding both digital and in person delivery at sites as and when required. 

These programmes work in partnership with Sport England's active ageing campaigns. 

Location - The successful candidate will work remotely, from a location where travel and access to our North West regional offices/hubs and the project delivery locations across Cheshire is possible. 

All outdoor activities will be conducted under strict Covid-19 guidelines to ensure the safety of both our teams and participants. 

About the role

Key Accountabilities

• Coordinate & support the delivery of face to face and online programmes of activities for over 55s utilising project volunteers and external agencies.
• Act as activity leader / coach for some activities within the programme
• Support the delivery of the volunteer strategy including the recruitment, selection of volunteers and management of those directly engaged in the project.
• Deliver training to volunteers based on their identified training needs.
• Lead on the coordination of the volunteer induction and training programme
• Provide 1:1 support for project volunteers, including goal setting for both volunteers and participants.
• Support the promotion of volunteering with the project including liaison with stakeholder groups.
• Lead on the collection and capture of data on volunteers and project participants for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
• Support the implementation of the Marketing and Communications plan including the delivery of a local participant and volunteer recruitment campaign.
• Manage the Project Advisory group and lead on communications with the group.
• Prepare risk assessments and safeguarding plans to enable the activities to be undertaken safely and without risk of harm to any individuals in the Trust’s care.
• Ensure that each activity delivered is measured and monitored in line with project requirements.

About You 

• Experience in project & activity delivery / task management.
• Comprehensive experience in managing volunteers.
• Proven experience in community engagement.
• Proven experience in relationship management.
• Some experience in event planning.
• Experience in data collection / evidence to demonstrate project outcomes and impact.
• Some experience with the media and of publicity / marketing.
• Knowledge of safety management.
• Ability to motivate individuals and teams of volunteers and participants.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal.
• Strong time management skills.

Safety Responsibilities 

• Lead by example, ensure your team take responsibility for the safety of colleagues, volunteers, themselves and customers. Comply with Canal & River Trust’s Health & Safety policy and defined standards. Investigate and report incidents, accidents and near misses. Ensure safe use of appropriate equipment, prepare Risk Assessments and Method Statements ensuring contents are understood and acted upon.
• To be aware of your own responsibilities regarding safeguarding and to support our commitment to providing safe environments and working practises that promote and protect the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk at all times. 

DBS

As this role is on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Exception Order applicants must state the details of any cautions or convictions whether spent or unspent on the self-disclosure section of the application form.

A criminal record is not necessarily a bar to employment with us. HR will advise and decisions made on a case-by-case basis.

We are currently conducting our interview processes virtually as we continue to respect and follow necessary social distancing guidance to protect our team and our candidates.  You may be invited to a face-to-face further stage interview which will always be conducted following strict social distancing guidelines. 

What We Offer

In addition to your salary, we offer access to a generous contributory DC Pension Plan, and excellent annual holiday entitlement. More information on our benefits can be found via our 'apply' portal. 

We aim to represent the diverse communities we are part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce brings with it a diversity of ideas, thinking and ways of working which enhances what we do.

All candidates will be treated on the basis of their merits, skills and abilities and solely by being assessed against the requirements for the job. Many of our vacancies can be considered for people who wish to work flexibly, job share or part time. 

Find out more about the work we do on our website. 

An exciting opportunity is now available for an incoming CEO to lift the Vegetarian Society to the next level, realising new income streams, collaborative partnerships and wider reach. Our new CEO will help us to offer vegetarianism as a solution to the climate change crisis, a better option for health and a kinder way to live for animals. They will help us to be relevant and distinctive, to increase our impact and ensure a financially sustainable future.

We are looking for an exceptional individual who displays the following skills:

• A driven, dynamic and inspirational leader with the ability to  grow and develop The Vegetarian Society Team
• Ability to develop a long-term vision and think entrepreneurially and strategically to grow the organisation
• A strong understanding of membership organisations and how to work with beneficiaries to represent and support them
• Excellent financial management skills
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills
• A strong understanding of the digital channels over which we work and how to utilise them for the charity’s benefit
• The ability to act as a media spokesperson for the organisation, including on TV and radio
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, to set priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to manage change

If you feel ready to take on the challenge, meet the criteria set out in the person specification and are confident in undertaking the role; we’d love to hear from you, and look forward to reading your application.

How to apply

To apply for this post, please send a letter detailing how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification along with your CV

The closing date for applications is 9:00 a.m. on Monday 3rd May

Interviews to be held on Saturday 8th May

The Vegetarian Society aims to be a positive employer. We operate a 35-hour week, flexible working-time scheme and stakeholder pension. We offer 33 days annual leave including public holidays, among other benefits.

If you have any queries regarding the post, please contact us and ask for Antony Byatt

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.

Trafford Carers Centre is looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic engagement officer to apply their knowledge of engagement with local BAME communities and implement targeted campaigns to address vaccine hesitancy and deliver a culturally aware project to increase BAME engagement with carer support, advice and activities. 

The temporary role will involve building strong relationships with carers, internal staff and key partners across Trafford to ensure effective information, advice and support is delivered to BAME carers in the following key areas:

• Interpreter for assessments and appointments
• Leaflets in different languages
• Online resources to reduce vaccination hesitancy in partnership with local community groups
• Virtual sessions with BAME communities around vaccine hesitancy and carers support available

The appointed individual must be experienced in BAME outreach work with lived experience of BAME communities and community networks. They should be able to develop good relationships with local community groups and voluntary organisations.