As our new Head of Operations, you will report directly to the charity Assistant Director and share responsibility with them for the operational management of the charity’s projects and the implementation of its strategy. The role’s primary function will be overseeing the day-to-day management of the charity’s projects, providing direct line management responsibility for the operational managers.

This role will form part of the leadership team and will work closely with them to ensure that the strategic aims of the organisation are delivered in a manner that fits with Caring in Bristol’s culture and ethos. The role will be responsible for providing the Charity Director and Trustee Board with timely and relevant information to inform decision-making, measure performance and facilitate delivery of the strategic goals of the organisation.

In partnership with the Assistant Director, the role will be responsible for managing our day-to-day operational work, including developing and improving the quality of services in our line with our organisational strategy, and developing and implementing policies and procedures that support the delivery of services for the charity. A key focus of the role will be building best practice into our projects and helping to develop evidence which will increase the impact of our work.

You will be an ambassador for the charity, confidently representing Caring in Bristol to partners, funders and other stakeholders. In particular, you will work collaboratively with staff in the Income Generation Team to help identify and secure funding income to ensure the sustainability of our projects.

What we’re looking for

- A capable, experienced and motivated senior projects manager. You’ll have a proven track record of setting up quality new projects and successfully delivering/developing them. You are a competent and flexible individual who embraces change and remains calm under pressure.

- An excellent communicator and influencer.  You are a confident communicator both written and verbal, with the ability to listen well and tailor your approach to create rapport and influence. You understand the importance of building relationships.   

- An exceptional line manager. You will have experience of managing and motivating teams, you will have a positive attitude and lead by example. The motivation and wellbeing of your wider staff teams will be a priority.

- A creative, strategic and pragmatic thinker. You will have innovative ideas and be resourceful in bringing them to fruition. You will be a problem solver who understands the bigger picture.

Key tasks

Management:

• To provide inspiration and strong/clear leadership for the operational managers and the wider staff team they interact with, promoting a positive and supportive environment to work in.
• To develop and oversee a system of regular team meeting structures and team development in operational services in order to develop best practice and promote the charity’s aims and strategy.  
• To establish annual team plans per project in order to achieve the highest level of performance, quality and service user satisfaction.
• To ensure all policies, procedures and protocols are in place and reviewed on a regular basis as required by good practice and funders’ targets.
• To oversee the delivery of successful projects ensuring that all funder requirements are met, project targets are achieved, and projects are delivered within budget.
• To act as the designated safeguarding lead for Caring in Bristol.

Back Office and Core Operations:

• To work with the Assistant Director to deliver and secure effective HR and recruitment processes.
• To support and contribute to the work of the charity’s Income Generation team.
• To oversee the creation and management of annual budgets for all projects.

Strategy and Leadership:

• To ensure monitoring, evaluation, reporting and consultation processes are in place and delivered to the Assistant Director, Trustees and partner agencies, as appropriate, in a timely manner for all projects.
• To be an engaged and collaborative member of the leadership team.
• To effectively embody the culture and values of the charity and to work to ensure this is embedded across the organisation.
• To work with the Assistant Director to seek opportunities for future development, in line with the charity’s strategy.

Other Responsibilities:

• Promote the aims and objectives of the Charity and present a positive image of it through good public relations, communications with visitors, young people, guests, people who use our services and the local community.
• To follow organisational policies and procedures and observe the Code of Conduct.
• To actively participate in and attend supervisions, annual appraisal processes and identified training.
• To actively support our general fundraising, social media and marketing.

Essential skills

• Significant experience of creating, managing and delivering projects and of working in a pressured environment with multiple demands and considerations. 
• A proven track-record of line managing staff teams well, with a solid understanding of HR processes.
• Experience of working on projects that are co-delivered by volunteers.
• A robust knowledge of safeguarding principles and protocols.
• An understanding of the importance of data and evidence, confident about monitoring and evaluation processes with the ability to create quality reports. 
• An understanding of and sympathy for the causes and effects of homelessness.
• A positive, collaborative management style which seeks to empower others.
• Creativity, innovation and resourcefulness. 
• A commitment to continuous improvement. 
• An excellent communicator both written and verbally with an eye for detail.
• A passion to change Bristol for the better.

Full-time: 40 hours per week. One-year fixed term contract initially.
£37,614.82 - £340,000 per annum (Pay Point 35 – 37) dependent on experience. 

Deadline for applications is 14th May at 12 noon.

Unseen is working towards a world without slavery. We provide safe houses and support in the community for survivors of trafficking and modern slavery. We also run the Modern Slavery and Exploitation Helpline and work with individuals, communities, business, governments, other charities and statutory agencies to stamp out slavery for good.

We are recruiting a Head of Fundraising who will manage Unseen’s Fundraising team to deliver the 2021 fundraising plan in line with Unseen’s charitable mission and vision. Building on the team’s previous success, they will be expected to manage the fundraising team as they deliver across a diverse range of income streams and also support the Senior Leadership team with the creation and implementation of a 2022-2027 fundraising strategy.

This is a full-time post, working 40 hours per week during an exciting period of growth and change for Unseen. The post may initially report to the CEO, and then to a Director or Assistant Director in line with the organisation’s restructure. There is opportunity with this role to develop both established, results-driven fundraising team members as well as supporting new members of the team. The postholder will be expected to work collaboratively across the organisation to meet and, where possible, exceed challenging income generation targets.

Experience of managing a team to deliver against fundraising targets, monitoring and evaluating outputs and working across a range of fundraising areas are essential. The successful candidate will be passionate about Unseen’s work and able to articulate its values with confidence and professionalism to stakeholders and funders. Full and on-going training and supervision is provided. 
 

We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible (subject to satisfactory references and completion of induction).

Please refer to the job description in the Head of Fundraising Job Pack for more details which is available on the Jobs page of the Unseen website or to download below.

Deadline for applications is 14 May at 12 noon.

Successful applicants will be invited to interview in late May.

The application form and equal opportunities form can be downloaded from the links at the bottom of the jobs page of the Unseen website. Once completed please return all forms to the email address provided. You are requested to also submit a cover letter. CV’s are not accepted.

Unseen is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community we serve and recognise the value that diversity adds to our work and organisation. We encourage applications from BAME, disabled and LGBT people that are under-represented in our workforce, as well as people with lived experience of slavery and human trafficking.

Brand and Content Manager

 (Ref SUS3172)

£31,683 per annum

37.5 hours per week – based in Bristol with flexibility for home working part of the week

About the Role

We now have an excellent opportunity for you to join the movement and help us make a real difference as our Brand and Content manager.

Your role will see you leading on the development and implementation of a Sustrans-wide content strategy.

Championing the Sustrans brand, you will use your expertise to help us raise brand awareness and understanding.

About You

We are looking for an individual with significant experience of working in a brand and content communications role.

You will have the ability to produce engaging copy for external and internal communications and an understanding of the current issues and opportunities in the not-for-profit sector.

So, if this sounds like you, apply today and help us create compelling stories that support our vision and commitment to creating healthier places and happier lives for everyone.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, particularly where we are under-represented. Currently, this includes disabled people, and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.

Interviews

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Friday 07 May 2021.  Interviews will take place via MS Teams on Wednesday 12 and Friday 14 May 2021

To apply, please complete our online application form. 

CCS Adoption is a Voluntary Adoption Agency and registered charity. Continuously Rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted (for over 10 years), we find permanent, loving homes for children who are waiting to be adopted. We also offer a wide range of post-adoption support services for adoptive families in the region through The Centre for Adoption Support & Education. We are committed to maintaining this high level of performance and developing further the innovative services we provide for children and adoptive families.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a maternity cover post as an Adoption Social Worker at CCS. The posts are based in our Bristol office, covering Wiltshire, Somerset, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, Bath, Bristol, Swindon and South Wales.

The post holder will ideally be 3 years qualified Social Worker preferably with adoption experience, who will be undertaking adoption assessment and making and supporting placements as well as contributing to all aspects of the Agency’s adoption service. This will include recruitment activities, family finding, Post adoption Support, assisting on training.

Opportunity for creativity and innovative practice is encouraged and welcomed.

We provide a range of generous staff benefits:

25 annual leave days (On a Full Time basis), statutory bank holidays plus additional 2 days over Easter, an additional day in May and the office is closed between Christmas and New Year. As an employer we take the Well-being of our staff seriously, we also provide access to the Cycle to Work, Eye care schemes and an Employee Assistance Programme.

CCS is an equal opportunities employer and is keen to receive applications from individuals representing all demographics of society and would particularly welcome applications from individuals from BAME & LGBTQIA+ communities.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team providing solutions which deliver greater choice for disabled people.

We are seeking an Operations and Commercial Manager to join our Operations team, helping to maximise the commercial potential of Designability’s products, as well as supporting the overall operations of the organisation.

You will have:

• Experience in business development or commercial management
• Strong operational management experience, working to deadlines and delivering on time and budget
• Exceptional communication, influencing and negotiation skills

You will joining an independent, national charity based in Bath. Our creative and inspiring team includes engineers, technicians, product designers, occupational therapists, fundraisers and administrators. We are led by strong values: we are creative, inclusive and practical, with our vision being to create a future where every disabled person has the products they want to live the life they choose.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team providing solutions which deliver greater choice for disabled people.

We are seeking a Technology Transformation Manager to increase and improve the use of technology across the charity, maximising efficiency and stepping up the use of data to drive decision making.

You will have:

• Experience of technology programmes, IT infrastructure and software, Information Security and Governance
• Track record of successfully managing end-to-end IT projects to budget, scope and time
• Experience in creating, co-ordinating and delivering training for new systems

You will joining an independent, national charity based in Bath. Our creative and inspiring team includes engineers, technicians, product designers, occupational therapists, fundraisers and administrators. We are led by strong values: we are creative, inclusive and practical, with our vision being to create a future where every disabled person has the products they want to live the life they choose.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team providing solutions which deliver greater choice for disabled people.

We are seeking a Senior HR Advisor to provide a proactive and effective HR service to the Designability team to help us achieve our goals. You work closely with the leadership team, providing advice and support on key HR policies and processes, and work alongside our partner the University of Bath to ensure timely delivery of services and support. You will also be responsible for identifying development opportunities for staff in order to enhance their performance and retain their skills.

You will have:

• Experience in providing excellent, high quality HR services throughout the entire employment life cycle
• Experience of using an HR information system, managing and interpreting data
• Excellent understanding of current employment legislation and best practice
• Confidence in sharing and applying your HR knowledge at a practical level

You will joining an independent, national charity based in Bath. Our creative and inspiring team includes engineers, technicians, product designers, occupational therapists, fundraisers and administrators. We are led by strong values: we are creative, inclusive and practical, with our vision being to create a future where every disabled person has the products they want to live the life they choose.

At Voscur, we are very proud of our role in supporting and developing Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise organisations (VCSE). A key aspect of our service is to provide skills, knowledge and tools to help organisations run more effectively through learning opportunities and tailored consultancy.

Currently our learning and development service offers:

• General learning programmes on a comprehensive range of professional and organisational development topics, blending online and face-to-face formats.
• In-house programmes, tailored to the specific requirements of different teams.
• Start-up support for community groups and social enterprises.
• Bespoke facilitation and specialist consultancy.
• Collaborative learning through peer networks and special interest groups.
• Conferences focused on funding, strategic influencing and governance.
• Briefings and information events about a range of topics and opportunities.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a training and development professional to lead, manage and develop this part of our work.

The Learning & Skills Programme Manager will contribute to development programmes at Voscur and will manage the ongoing development of the VCSE Academy, a new platform for learning and collaborative personal and professional development. Building on Voscur’s successful training programme and utilising external sector-wide intelligence, you will lead the Academy’s development to enhance its current offer through the launch of further learning opportunities, such as coaching and mentoring, action learning and self-directed training. 

The successful candidate will ensure that Voscur’s learning and development service:

• Identifies and anticipates customers’ needs and develops learning resources to meet these needs.
• Operates as a viable and sustainable service by overseeing the planning, pricing, marketing and delivery of learning activities.
• Supporting the professional development of Voscur staff as well as external clients.
• Develops and maintains a network of learning professionals to inform planning, and a network of external consultants (Voscur Associates) to help deliver learning activities.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, confident and experienced learning and development professional with a strong track record in the planning and delivery of such services to the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector, partners and stakeholders.  

The ideal candidate will be adept at project development, project management and prioritising workloads, with the ability to lead discussions and share ideas as part of a diverse and creative team.

This is a part-time role (21 hrs per week), based primarily in our office in central Bristol, although currently home-based due to Covid19 restrictions.  This role will involve delivery of programmes at external venues and occasional out of hours commitments.

To find out more about working with us and our services, please see the attached ‘Working at Voscur’ overview. 

Equality is one of Voscur’s core values and we want our team to reflect the diversity of our city. We therefore welcome applications from people who are currently under-represented in the general workforce. 

Closing date: 21 May at 9am

This is a rare opportunity to work at a senior level in the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF): one of the world's leading non-profits working at the intersection of environmental conservation and human rights.

This new senior role as part of the Senior Management Team (SMT) will coordinate and help to evaluate EJF’s UK and international teams in order to optimise outputs, efficiency and our global impact. The role will cut across EJF’s current campaigns to protect oceans, global climate, forests and wildlife.

The role offers unique opportunities for career growth and personal development as a key member of EJF's Senior Management Team. This is a challenging but rewarding role, giving insights and experience rarely available in the sector.

EJF is lean, agile, creative, strategic and most of all results driven. Join our world-leading professional team to help protect people, wildlife, wild places and our shared natural world. 

Key responsibilities: - taking direction from the CEO

• Monitor and coordinate EJF's campaigns to ensure they achieve the desired outcomes and achieve maximum positive impact.
• As requested by the CEO, manage members of the campaign team.
• Ensure international campaign initiatives, engaging multiple offices are working with the greatest possible coordination and efficiency.
• Liaise with the communications, film and campaign teams to ensure effective working and information exchange among colleagues internationally. 
• Monitor and evaluate campaigns team and programmatic outcomes to refine, develop and improve strategic planning and implementation.
• Provide oversight to ensure national teams are delivering high-quality outcomes within agreed timeframes, KPIs and budgets and meeting commitments to funders.
• Ensure that EJF’s major field-based programmes, such as those in West Africa, are achieving the desired outcomes and are managed to ensure efficiency and success.
• As requested by the CEO, lead on key campaign actions, directing research, undertaking high-level advocacy and other programme initiatives.
• Monitor campaign budgets and expenditure.
• Stand-in for the CEO, as requested on key meetings and activities.
• Participate in strategic planning with the Senior Management Team (SMT)
• Undertake detailed analysis and reporting to the CEO with specific recommendations for action. 

Essential skills and attributes:

• You have at least 6 years demonstrable professional experience in project / campaign coordination / operations management.
• You have direct experience of efficient budget management and the need for clear decision making that underpin cost-efficiencies. 
• You have outstanding people management skills: you are able to monitor, motivate and support individuals to achieve their best. 
• You are experienced in creating sector-leading communications and outreach. You are fluent in English can write and deliver compelling, high-quality materials and make presentations to diverse audiences.
• You can demonstrate superb information management and analytical skills, alongside impact evaluation and strategic planning.
• You are educated to at least graduate level in a relevant discipline.
• You have a strong, demonstrable commitment to EJF's Mission and Vision along with the drive, determination and passion necessary to deliver sector-leading impact for the protection of our natural world and environmental justice.

Desirable skills:

• Campaign and programmatic experience in the Global South. 
• Remote management of staff working in our countries.
• Fluency in a second language, preferably Chinese, French, German, Japanese or Spanish.

Benefits

• Private healthcare package

• Generous pension rising with each year of service

• Annual paid leave of 28 days increasing by 2 days each year of service, plus 1 personal day per year and additional paid leave over Christmas

• Cycle-to-work scheme

• Home working 2 days per week

We’re seeking a qualified and experienced HR professional who wants to use their skills and experience to help us tackle the climate emergency and relieve the misery of cold homes.

This is a new role designed to develop, deliver and improve our HR function, expanding our capacity to recruit well and sustain our collaborative culture where staff are encouraged and supported to perform at their best and we collectively achieve outstanding results.

We are looking for a qualified (to CIPD Level 7 or equivalent) HR professional with at least 5 years post qualification work experience, including at least 2 years proved experience in an HR management role.

Flexible location (home, Bristol office or London office) with regular travel across UK 

About Us

We are SafeLives, the UK-wide charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse, for everyone and for good. We work with organisations across the UK to transform the response to domestic abuse. We listen to survivors, putting their voices at the heart of our thinking. We want what you would want for your best friend. We look at the whole picture for each individual and family to get the right help at the right time to make families everywhere safe and well. We also challenge perpetrators to change, asking ‘why he or she doesn’t stop?’ rather than ‘why he or she doesn’t leave?’ This applies whatever the gender of the victim or perpetrator and whatever the nature of their relationship. 

Last year alone, nearly 13,500 professionals received our training. Over 70,000 adults at risk of serious harm or murder and more than 85,000 children received support through dedicated multi-agency support designed by us and delivered with partners. In the last four years, over 2,000 perpetrators have been challenged and supported to change by interventions we created with partners, and that’s just the start. 

Together we can end domestic abuse. Forever. For everyone. 

The Role

Our training programme significantly improves the ability of domestic abuse professionals and other frontline responders and organisations, including police, children’s social care staff, and corporate HR and community teams, to identify and respond to domestic abuse and closely linked issues. We take a holistic approach, looking at the whole family and the connections between them to keep families safe sooner, and offer a whole range of training products to develop people who support them, including accredited professional training (e.g Idva, Ypva), accreditation of specialist DA services (Leading Lights), and bespoke services for public, voluntary and commercial organisations. 

We are looking for a Lead Trainer to oversea our flagship Idva programme covering England and Wales. Since 2006 we have trained over 3,000 Idvas and with increasing demand our Idva course remains one of our core training offers.

As one of SafeLives’ trainers and assessors you will be part of the SafeLives learning and accreditation programme, with shared responsibility for developing, delivering and continuing a range of courses from within our suite. More broadly, you will work to ensure that SafeLives’ training programmes are in line with our strategic priorities and are of the highest quality, including course development and delivery with external partners and associate trainers. 

You will combine teamwork with working independently on a day-to-day basis at home, in SafeLives’ Bristol or London office and at training locations. 

This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the performance of professionals within the domestic abuse and related sectors at a national level as well as the response of other frontline or first responders in the public, voluntary or commercial sectors, and thus help address the risks faced by victims of domestic abuse. 

Benefits include a generous package including 25 days’ holiday per year plus public holidays, employee pension scheme with 4% employer contribution, Cycle2Work scheme, 365 days a year Employee Assistance Programme.

If this challenge sounds as exciting to you as it does to us and you believe you have the qualities we have described, please take a look over the job description and submit a 500-word cover letter, CV and equal opportunity form.

Closing date: 10am on Friday 7th May 2021.

SafeLives is a committed provider of equal opportunities for all, please see our job description for full details.

No agencies please.

University Partnership & Impact Manager: This individual will be responsible for the execution of our university partnerships strategy and delivery of sustainable income growth from new and existing partners in the higher education sector. 

Location: Bristol, London, Manchester, Nottingham or Newcastle (initially on a remote basis)

Hours: 40 hours per week, 9am - 6pm (with some flexibility)

Start date: July 2021

Application Deadline: 9am on Monday 17th May 2021 (Early applications are encouraged as we may interviewand/or appoint before the closing date)

Core delivery responsibilities for the University Partnership & Impact Manager will include: 

Managing and developing existing university partnerships

• Managing upReach’s portfolio of existing university partners, stewarding relationships to ensure the partnerships remain strong and mutually beneficial.
• Developing existing university partnerships and identifying new opportunities to expand our programme of support.
• Execute on a partner communication strategy to ensure university partners are kept up to date with upReach news and events.
• Plan and lead on student attraction & onboarding activities in collaboration with Rise Programme Manager.
• Contribute to strategic decisions concerning the design and delivery of the Rise Programme to meet the needs of University students and complement & enhance University offerings.
• Ensuring all outputs are delivered effectively and on time, in collaboration with the Rise Programme Manager and the PC University Leads.
• Collaborate with the Rise Programme Manager and PC University Leads to ensure the smooth running of all university-based events and follow through on identifying and communicating impact.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the programme and prepare and deliver quarterly/annual impact reporting reviews for each university partner.
• Act as university impact reporting ‘subject matter expert’ to set impact measurement strategies for university partnership reporting and impact reporting in collaboration with Impact & Data Senior Officer. 

Growing the number and value of university partnerships

• Researching and developing a new pipeline of university partners to expand the sector reach and create opportunities for Associate growth.
• Identifying gaps in the market and developing ideas for new university partners, cohort focused programmes and types of partnership.
• Identifying, initiating and securing new high-value long term partnerships with universities to grow income and provide more opportunities to students.
• Preparing and delivering compelling and evidence-based pitches and presentations.
• Maintaining the organisation’s presence in the social mobility sector through thought leadership articles/blogs and networking at relevant events.
• Work with Rise Programme Manager to agree programme of support and support in the transition to deliver agreed programme of support.

Team Management

• Manage two FCLP rotations (20% of Programme Coordinator’s time) - setting rotation objectives and providing project guidance.
• Meet monthly with university leads (Programme Coordinator responsible for day-to-day university activities) to set partnership priorities and monitor stakeholder KPI progress (onboarding, engagement).

Person Specification

This position would be suited to individuals who are committed to upReach’s mission. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about social-mobility and believe that background should not be a barrier to graduate employment. 

To be successful it is anticipated that you would have at least 3+ years’ experience developing partnerships and providing strategic impact measurement guidance. You should be proactive, resilient and used to managing competing priorities within a varied workload.You should be flexible and willing to perform varying duties depending on the shifting needs of the charity.

Essential Skills/Experience:

1. Experience working in a fast-paced environment and working independently to find solutions to problems.
2. Ability to engage and flex communication style confidently with a variety of stakeholders, such as beneficiaries, upReach partners and all levels of employees across the organisation. 
3. Excellent influencing, facilitation and communication skills (both oral and written) and be comfortable preparing and presenting reports and proposals to senior management and external stakeholders.
4. Target driven and demonstrate experience of achieving financial objectives. 
5. Strong project management and problem solving skills, in addition to superb organisational skills to manage a varied workload.
6. Self-motivation and an ability to work in a small team as well as independently, with a creative and a proactive attitude.
7. Experience working directly with key stakeholders to manage and grow a relationship and/or partnership.
8. Experience in or knowledge of the usual ways of working within Universities.
9. Experience monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of a programme.
10. At least a Grade ‘B’ in Maths and English GCSE (if you have extenuating circumstances, let us know)*.
11. University degree (2:1 or higher)* in any discipline, or equivalent experience.

* The nature of the role requires a high standard of Maths and English, and the ability to quickly review a large amount of information and identify and communicate key themes clearly. Applicants may demonstrate this through the academic qualifications shown above and/or other relevant experience. As our beneficiaries are all undergraduates, a good understanding of the university experience is essential, although it is not necessary that this was acquired through personally gaining a degree.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

1. Understanding of social mobility issues in the UK, the university landscape and graduate recruitment.
2. Experience in qualifying, scoping, and pricing client / partner projects in the charity sector.
3. Experience delivering all aspects of a project end to end, from design to reporting and evaluation.
4. Line management or team leadership experience.

Equal Opportunities

upReach is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, social background or any other protected class. We support workplace diversity and believe it creates dynamic and effective organisations. We are working hard to increase diversity in our team and would particularly welcome applications from BAME candidates.

We are committed to making our roles and culture inclusive. We can make reasonable adjustments throughout the application process and on the job. If you have particular needs or requirements, please get in touch.

This role supports the core activities of the Research & Analysis team and helps deliver evidenced-based and impactful work.

The successful candidate will use qualitative research techniques and social science approaches to address issues around the climate emergency, energy justice and the alleviation of fuel poverty. 

We are seeking a capable project worker who can contribute their knowledge and their research and report writing skills to project delivery and bid development.

We are Places for People Group; we are placemakers; our work impacts on the lives of people across the U.K. – providing homes to live in, communities to retire to, spaces to stay active, supported homes for independent living, and student accommodation. Our places work when they work for everyone.  

How do we do all this? By surrounding ourselves with Customer Focused people, Friendly people and Supportive people. Our people live and breathe our SPIRIT values; we are the place for spirited people.

So, we want you to join us and the 12,000 other colleagues on our journey; colleagues who have helped us create places, maintain 209,000 homes, manage £4.5 billion of assets, deliver £87.9m social value and teach 80,000 children to swim each week.

More about your role

Places for People works in partnership with the voluntary sector to deliver four strategic social impact priorities themes, building strong and resilient communities, supporting better health and wellbeing, sustaining tenancies, strengthening financial and digital inclusion, providing opportunities to access education and employment.

In order to support the delivery these strategies the you will:

• Identify, develop and manage a portfolio of community investment projects
• Support and catalyse partner-led social impact activity in our neighbourhoods
• Build strategic relationships with regional stakeholders e.g. local authorities and key funders in order to leverage new opportunities

For more information please download our job profile available on our website.

Please note this role will cover most of the South of England including Milton Keynes, London, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Bristol.

More about you

You will have a proven track record in Project Management ideally in the charitable/social enterprise or housing sectors with an understanding of the challenges and barriers faced by our customers. To be successful you must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills coupled with highly developed organisational skills. Your role will be to develop and sustain effective working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders at range of levels and good networking skills. Experience of Multi-Agency working and knowledge of the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector is essential. Ideally you will have experience/ability to manage large budgets of £200K+ per annum.

The benefits

Our ambition gives you all the challenge you could wish for and that's why we can offer you tangible and exciting career progression in a diverse and pioneering business.  

Here people can flourish, thrive, better themselves and work in fantastic communities with inspirational colleagues and customers.

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to help colleagues save money or make their lives a little bit easier; from a pension, generous holiday pay, training, sick pay, and free or discounted gym membership – to a wealth of extra perks including discounts and offers on thousands of retailers, restaurants and leisure outlets and much more.