The challenges of this new, exciting role include developing a high quality public education and activities programme focused on nature-based learning, and on-site and virtual resources which connect people with nature and the history of the estate.

Marks Hall Estate has begun to deliver a new organisational growth strategy (2020-25) with a focus on environmental sustainability, public engagement and education. The Education & Engagement Coordinator is a key role in the Marks Hall Estate team.  Responsible for developing and managing the schools education programme, adult education services, site-wide interpretation and online education offer, this role ensures that every person who attends the estate or interacts with Marks Hall Estate online has access to useful, informative nature and heritage education resources. The post holder will manage the work of relevant projects consultants, support staff, contractors and suppliers.

The postholder will be a highly organised, experienced professional in the culture/heritage education sector with a passion for outdoor education and nature-based learning, who has demonstrable experience of working with schools and delivering education sessions for children and people of all ages. A creative self-starter with lots of energy and a positive outlook, you will be hands-on, and able to balance a range of priorities and a busy workload.

Key Result Areas:

1. On site learning and activities

To initiate, plan, coordinate and deliver new education and activities programmes and site-wide interpretation, which are accessible to all.

• Work closely with the senior management team and external consultants to develop and implement a strategy for public education and engagement at Marks Hall Estate
• Work with the Executive Director and the Finance Manager to set the annual education and activities plan and working budget, in line with the business plan and organisational strategic plan
• Develop a local schools network and build a relationship with each school to encourage regular school visits and paid-for group education sessions
• Develop and coordinate the Forest School offer at MHE working with external partners
• Work with the senior management team and external consultants to design and deliver a site-wide interpretation scheme across the Arboretum, Ancient Woodlands and wider estate
• Establish and manage an adult education and activities programme to include paid talks, events and workshops, led by staff and external experts
• Work with the Visitor Centre team to develop the guided tours programme to include general introduction tours and more specialist tours of the estate throughout the year
• Develop the family learning offer on site and ensure it is competitive in quality and price with other local attractions and national eco-attractions
• Work with the Marketing & Communications Manager to ensure an increasing number of visits by targeted local community groups and UK-wide special interest groups
• Engage with relevant professional bodies like the Ancient Tree Forum, Arboriculture Association, Woodland Trust, Forestry Commission for the purposes of sharing resources and information
• Maintain education budgets, and, working with the Finance Manager, report on income and expenditure throughout the financial year
• Manage education group bookings, education space hire, manage all outdoor/ indoor education and activities spaces and resources to ensure they are tidy, clean and well maintained
• Work with the senior management team on fundraising bids for education and public engagement projects
• Develop acceptable risk assessments for all on-site public learning and activities programmes; ensure rigorous DBS checks are in place for staff, volunteers and external contractors in contact with children and vulnerable adults in line with MHE Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults policy.

2. Online learning and community outreach

To lead on the development and delivery of online learning and community outreach

• Coordinate production of high quality online education resources for schools and home educators and work with Marketing & Communications Manager to host and promote these effectively
• Work with the Marketing & Communications team to produce new content for the website and social media, ensure all information is relevant to MHE and factually correct
• Attend schools and community networking events to develop partner and stakeholder relations and host networking events at MHE for teachers and community groups
• Promote MHE’s on-site education and engagement offer in local schools, community groups
• Work with the HR & Volunteer Manager and senior management team to coordinate ‘micro-volunteering’ opportunities at MHE (e.g. project work) for corporate and other organisations
• Work with senior management team and education providers to offer opportunities for internships at MHE
• Represent MHE in the local community and at national events and conferences

3. Audience development and evaluation

Work with the Marketing & Communications Manager to ensure target audiences continue to build, and stakeholder expectations are met across site interpretation, education and activities on the estate.

• Develop and implement an audience evaluation programme to ensure learning outcomes are achieved in line with our education strategy.
• Work strategically with the Marketing & Communications Manager to promote education services and facilities at MHE to schools and target groups

 General responsibilities

• Ensure consistent high level of public service; be warm, welcoming and approachable
• Undertake training to ensure education and activities programmes, staff delivery, learning tools and facilities are up to date and high quality
• Build strong relationships across the organisation with staff and volunteers, promoting a culture of excellence, professionalism, and consistent communication.
• Work within the terms and conditions of employment, adhere to the policies and procedures of the Charity.
• Undertake evening and weekend work as needed; plan and communicate time in lieu with line manager.

Education and Experience:

• BA degree and/ or Teaching qualification, and a current DBS check
• Excellent IT skills including use of Microsoft Office and Excel
• Excellent networking and collaborative skills, able to win support of colleagues and stakeholders
• Experience of developing learning programmes and working with a wide range of ages and abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Experience and knowledge of Health and Safety management in a visitor-focused environment
• Familiarity with safeguarding issues, managing and monitoring DBS checks for volunteers and staff, drafting and updating safeguarding policies
• Understanding and empathy to the issues surrounding social inclusion

Job Specific Competencies

• Demonstrate professionalism at all times 
• Communicate effectively to ensure good working relationships with volunteers, colleagues and stakeholders where information is shared clearly and easily
• Demonstrate awareness of equal opportunities for all and a deep understanding of diversity and social inclusion through your work and communications.
• Deliver on agreed personal objectives in line with organisational goals and objectives
• Deliver a high quality and efficient service, working effectively with colleagues, contractors and suppliers to continually improve standards
• Manage time and workload effectively, take responsibility for all aspects of your work
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends will be necessary.

To apply:

Please read our website thoroughly before applying, we encourage you to visit the site, if possible. We require a letter of application (2 pages maximum) addressed to Kath Cockshaw, Executive Director, explaining how your experience fits the job description and person specification, and a copy of your current CV.

Your application must include the names and contact details of two referees, one of which must be your most recent employer. We will not contact your referees until an offer has been made and accepted.

Please email your application by midday, Monday 27 July 2020. We will be happy to answer any queries about the role before the closing date.

Interviews will take place at Marks Hall Estate week commencing Monday 3 August. The successful applicant must provide evidence of their right to work in the UK, and evidence of a current DBS check.

Marks Hall Estate (registered charity no. 256700) is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate and value diversity. All recruitment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

We believe that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and is at the heart of all that we do.  We are on a journey, taking all possible steps to ensure that our churches and worshipping communities are truly a place where all are safe and can flourish. 

The Diocesan Safeguarding team plays a key role in promoting a culture of safeguarding across the Diocese of Guildford through our communications, management of incidents and cases, training and DBS activity. 

We are seeking a Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor to join our team. The primary purpose of the role is to advise on safeguarding issues, cases and incidents, ensuring that all advice is in line with the law, government guidance and the Church of England safeguarding policies and practice guidance.

The role is a busy and varied one, in which every day is different. It is for 28 hours per week with some out of hours support and will require travelling around the diocese to support parishes and their teams.

Our salaries are competitive within the charity sector with a generous non-contributory pension provision. Due to the Covid pandemic, we are currently able to work remotely from the safety of our own homes, but once we are able to return, we have an attractive, open-plan office and surroundings at Church House Guildford (with free parking available).

If you have extensive safeguarding experience and a passion to join us in our journey to promote a safe environment for all, we would like to hear from you. Your application should consist of a completed application form and supporting statement (no more than two sides of A4) detailing your reasons for interest, what you can bring to the post and how you meet its requirements. The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 12 July 2020, midnight.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Angel Shed Theatre is an inclusive children’s theatre company based in Islington, North London, with the objective of providing every child and young person, regardless of ability or background, the opportunity to participate in the performing arts. We work with children and young people creating imaginative, inclusive and inspiring workshops and providing performing arts activities for those often excluded from such activities, including those with disabilities, children and young people at risk of social exclusion through their behavioural difficulties and those from disadvantaged backgrounds or living in vulnerable home situations.

We are looking for a self-driven, dynamic, resourceful and committed Executive Director to help shape the next stage of our company. This is an exciting opportunity to have a positive and lasting impact on a growing charity that is making a vital difference for children and young people in Islington.

Duties include managing the charity’s funds, securing the resources (income and staff) and ensuring the operational efficiency to enable the Artistic Team to maintain and grow what we deliver while identifying, developing and maximising opportunities for Angel Shed.

The ideal candidate must have a passion for theatre and its impact with children. They must demonstrate they are flexible and creative to deal with the demands of a small charity and to be able to put the vulnerable children and families we work with at the forefront of the charity. They must possess a strong entrepreneurial drive, outstanding communication skills, strong leadership qualities and excellent planning and organisational skills. The candidate is expected to effectively fundraise, create and manage budgets, and enhance awareness of the charity within the local community.

The Project Coordinator report to the Lead Project Manager delivering key capital projects to support the delivery of capital works programme as part of The Children’s Trust Estates Strategy. Working with the managers and engaging with stakeholders across different areas of the business as required, the Project Coordinator will manage the agreed projects through the whole project lifecycle from scope to successful delivery, delivering on time and within budget.

Duties  & Responsibilities

Working to the Lead Project Manager the Project Coordinator will undertake the following:

Project scope and objectives

• Understand and determine project deliverables, objectives, scope and technical user requirements, providing detailed specification, cost estimates and time scale for delivery in readiness for approval.
• Prioritise projects according to organisational priorities, availability of funds and accessibility to work areas ensuring that relevant stakeholders are included within discussions.
• Manage the delivery of projects as agreed.
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress.
• Deliver projects within scope, on-time and on budget.
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs.

Measure project performance / outcomes using appropriate tools and techniques

• Working with the Lead Project Manager define project outcomes and milestones.
• Track, monitor and report on project outcomes.
• Ensure project documentation is complete, current and appropriately stored.

Procurement and Contract Management

• Procurement & engagement of contractors and services in accordance with Financial Regulations and TCT policy
• Review of contractor and team risk assessments and method statements, seeking approval as required, prior to engagement.
• Management of Contractors ensuring compliance with agreed risk assessments and method statements.
• Supervision of works, ensuring completion in accordance with agreed specification of works and sign off, prior to completion.

Report and escalate issues to line manager

• Ensure timely escalation to the Lead Project Manager as appropriate, of any key risks, issues or changes with a clear plan for resolution, or where input to finding resolution is needed.

Limits of Authority and Problem Solving

• In this role you will be expected to manage and run agreed projects within their scope, raising any issues / risks and reporting progress on a regular basis. 
• You will be responsible for delivering agreed projects within their remit and to budget, with spend approved by the individual with the appropriate authority.
• You will be expected to deliver projects within their agreed parameters, escalating any deviations to the agreed scope within regular project management meetings, or to the Lead Project Manager or Head of Estates as appropriate.
• You will be expected to be a self-starter, who can set their own priorities and manage their own work load within time constraints.

Coordinate and manage stakeholders to ensure effective execution of projects

• Understand stakeholder requirement and expectations.
• Work closely with relevant stake holders to ensure effective and efficient implementation of the project(s).
• Manage stakeholder expectations throughout the project; communicating with stakeholders and winning their confidence.
• Ensure line manager is appraised of any key issues, with a clear plan for resolution or provide input to finding resolution where required.
• Hold regular project meetings with the project delivery team and stakeholders

The Diocesan Safeguarding trainer will be responsible for co-ordinating and delivering a programme of core and specialist Safeguarding Training, encouraging best practice and support of procedures throughout parishes and chaplaincies in order to safeguard children and adults. They will work closely with the Safeguarding Team to help coordinate, plan and monitor all aspects of safeguarding training within the Diocese of Guildford. The role is busy and varied, with some out of hours support required and a need to travel around the diocese to support parishes and their teams. See the attached application pack for full details of the Job Description, Person Specification, more about what we do as an organisation and how to apply for the role.

We believe that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and is at the heart of all that we do.  We are on a journey, taking all possible steps to ensure that our churches and worshipping communities are truly a place where all are safe and can flourish. If you feel that you meet the criteria we are looking for in the person specification and have the desire to support the aims of our safeguarding team, please do get in touch.

Our salaries are competitive within the charity sector with a generous non-contributory pension provision. Due to the Covid pandemic, we are currently able to work remotely from the safety of our own homes, but once we are able to return, we have an attractive, open-plan office and surroundings at Church House Guildford (with free parking available). For this particular role, initially there may be some homeworking (due to Covid) with a gradual introduction into the parishes and office.

If you wish to apply, your application should consist of a completed application form and supporting statement (no more than two sides of A4) detailing your reasons for applying, what you can bring to the post and how you meet its requirements. The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 12 July 2020, midnight.

We look forward to hearing from you!

The DBS and Safeguarding Coordinator will be responsible for providing administrative support to the safeguarding advisory team and for managing the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) process for the Guildford Diocesan Board of Finance (GDBF) and Guildford Cathedral (staff and volunteers) and for 161 parishes (staff and volunteers). The role is busy and varied - see the attached application pack for full details of the Job Description, Person Specification, more about what we do as an organisation and how to apply for the role.

We believe that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and is at the heart of all that we do.  We are on a journey, taking all possible steps to ensure that our churches and worshipping communities are truly a place where all are safe and can flourish. If you feel that you meet the criteria we are looking for in the person specification and the desire to support the aims of our safeguarding team, please do get in touch.

Our salaries are competitive within the charity sector with a generous non-contributory pension provision.Due to the Covid pandemic, we are currently able to work remotely from the safety of our own homes, but once we are able to return, we have an attractive, open-plan office and surroundings at Church House Guildford (with free parking available).

If you wish to apply, your application should consist of a completed application form and supporting statement (no more than two sides of A4) detailing your reasons for applying, what you can bring to the post and how you meet its requirements. The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 12 July 2020, midnight.

we look foward to hearing from you!

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You will have: practical skills and a desire to use and share them with others; the sensitivity to work alongside men in their recovery journeys; the ability to manage your own workload and stay calm under pressure; a solid Christian faith and the ability to be an appropriate role model to our client group.

As Yeldall Manor is a Christian organisation operating a Christian programme, it is an occupational requirement (in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010) that the successful candidate is a committed and practising Christian. This position is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. If you are in recovery, a minimum of two years’ demonstrable clean time is required.

This post is for 24 hours a week, weekdays only.

Please see the Job Description for additional information.

To assist and deputise for the head chef and supervise and train residents allocated to the kitchen as part of their drug/alcohol recovery programme, providing meaningful and challenging work for them. To ensure that nutritious meals are provided and that food hygiene and Health and Safety protocols are adhered to. You will have relevant qualifications for working in catering or demonstrable cooking experience; the sensitivity to work alongside men in their recovery journeys; the ability to manage your own workload and stay calm under pressure and a solid Christian faith and the ability to be an appropriate role model to our client group.

As Yeldall Manor is a Christian organisation operating a Christian programme, it is an occupational requirement (in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010) that the successful candidate is a committed and practising Christian. This position is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. If you are in recovery, a minimum of two years’ demonstrable clean time is required.

Please see the Job Description for additional information.

Full- or part-time to suit. Daytimes only (no evenings). To include some weekends.

Would consider temporary, permanent, or fixed-contract.