About Worcester Community Trust

Worcester Community Trust is a registered charity that runs six community centres in the City of Worcester providing crucial facilities for community use, activities and services, empowering people of all ages. We deliver a wide range of services that make a difference to the daily lives of people in our communities including the socially isolated, the lonely, victims of domestic abuse and the wider community.

We aim to be at the centre of thriving communities and for our centres to be the hub of community activity to achieve our vision of Bringing People Together. 

This is your opportunity to be part of a dynamic team helping the Trust achieve ambitious plans for growth.

The Role

Worcester Community Trust is looking to appoint a Service Manger to lead on our Wellbeing Projects which aim to provide support services to socially isolated and vulnerable people in our communities.

This role will manage three main wellbeing services; the Community Connectors Project, the PLUS (People Like Us) Service and the Snack and Chat project.

These services provide both 1 to 1 and small group support and activities to reduce loneliness and isolation and improve feelings of wellbeing. We bring people together to create peer support networks and to connect people to mainstream professional services, supporting them to become volunteers and invest back into the local community.

Essential criteria:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in managing multiple projects within health and wellbeing services with proven ability to deliver against a range of outcomes
• Experience of managing contracts and SLA’s including performance, compliance, and quality
• Excellent organisational skills with an ability to manage multiple work streams and funder requirements
• An understanding of the complex issues presented by individuals affected by poor health, wellbeing, and loneliness

For a full job description and an application form please visit our website or download below.

Deadline for receipt of completed applications is 09.00am on 8th December 2020

Interviews will be held on 16th December 2020

Background

The Kindling Trust works to create a fairer, more sustainable society, starting with the food system. Working alongside communities, farmers, policy makers and activists, we aim to create radical social change, addressing problems at their root cause.

In 2016, The Kindling Trust opened their 2nd FarmStart training site at the old plant nursery site in Woodbank Memorial Park, Stockport. Following a community consultation process in 2017, we started working together with local residents and groups, to develop the site into a thriving community food hub.

Current activities include: a range of community events, from gardening to bat walks; our wellbeing programme, offering cookery, gardening and access to healthy veg for people referred via Social Prescribing and other local services; FarmStart training programme, supporting new growers to scale up to market garden production; Volunteering days to support and learn about commercial, organic food production; and opportunities to buy local, organic veg through the Veg Box People veg bag scheme.

You will be joining us during our 3rd year of a 5 year grant from the National Lottery Community Fund, so you will be building and expanding on what the team has already achieved. We now need someone with the experience, skills and drive to take us to the next level; to make Woodbank Community Food Hub both engaging and less dependent on funding over the next two and a half years. 

Job Description:

Main Duties:

1. Co-ordination and development of Woodbank Community Food Hub

• Deliver our 5 year plan to make Woodbank Community Food Hub more financially independent over the next 2.5 years. For example developing income generating activities such as courses, events, sales of organic produce etc.
• Seek and develop new opportunities to secure the future of Woodbank Community Food Hub, e.g. partnership working, funding opportunities etc.
• Co-ordinate the development and improvement of the site to make it as welcoming and productive as possible. This includes overseeing and supporting a volunteer maintenance crew.
• Work with the Wellbeing Co-ordinator to explore opportunities for securing ongoing funding for programme, through, e.g.: Stockport’s Clinical Commissioning Group, Public Health or SMBC.
• Work with the team to promote the Veg Bag Scheme locally and to staff the collection point
• Work with the FarmStart Co-ordinator to maximise the production of organic produce grown on site.
• Facilitate volunteering days at Woodbank, in partnership with the Woodbank Team.
• Respond to the current situation (covid restrictions), finding ways to continue to develop the site and engage people, whilst keeping the various site users safe.

B. Community Engagement:

• Organise a variety of community based events to engage the local community in the site, i.e. biodiversity walks, guided tours of the site, farmers market type events.
• Plan and coordinate training courses to take place at Woodbank
• Engage and develop partnerships with local community groups to increase usage of, and involvement in, the site.
• Recruit and support volunteers and community gardeners involved in activities at Woodbank.
• Attend meetings, community and public events, to promote the work at Woodbank.
• Liaise with the other groups using the site as well as SMBC (e.g. to gain permission for running community events, around health and safety etc.)
• Work towards engaging the various users of the site in the development and running of the Hub in the way that is best for both those groups and the future of the project.

C. Health and Safety

• Co-ordinate the Woodbank Team and other users of Woodbank to maintain the security of the site and the safety of all those who use it.
• Ensure all participants, volunteers and gardeners are provided with Health and Safety information relevant to the site.
• Carry out risk assessments for all activities taking place at Woodbank.

D. Publicity/Marketing

• Produce and distribute promotional materials to advertise upcoming events.
• Publicise events and activities widely through e.g. the Woodbank notice board, regular updates to the Woodbank Community mailing list, local community events & groups, local press, social media
• Write up events for Kindling latest news.

E. Administration:

• Monitor and update all policies and procedures relevant to the project.
• Update and maintain the Woodbank Community database (and others, as required)
• Report to relevant funders

• Create surveys and feedback forms for activities and collate evidence for social impact monitoring

F. Finances

• Manage project budget with the Woodbank Team and our Book Keeper
• Process project expenses.

E.

G.  General responsibilities of this post

• Report progress to Kindling Team meetings.
• Reflect Kindling’s vision and principles, strategy and policies at all times.
• Be aware of and comply with all relevant policies and procedures.

• Fulfil such other duties and assignments as may be required from time to time.

Rushmoor Voluntary Services is evolving through a period of positive and progressive change. This year we have also been working with key partners to lead the local response to the Covid emergency. Next year, we will be celebrating our 50th anniversary.

We are currently seeking a forward thinking individual to join our team on the next step of our journey. You will be motivated, driven, energetic and enthusiastic about supporting the community of Rushmoor.

This new role of Operations Manager will have an overarching responsibility to manage our organisational regulatory compliance.

They will also focus on developing our client services activities; to oversee and implement a new model of working and to develop our client services so that we can better serve the vulnerable people in our community.

Please apply by sending your CV (including current salary) and a supporting statement. Your statement should explain why you’d like the role, what you will bring to the organisation and how your skills and experience reflect those specified.

Your statement should be no longer than three pages.

We will be assessing applications as we receive them and interviewing on a rolling basis. We may therefore close the recruitment at anytime so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Local Charity, KFCA is planning an exciting 2021. We’re seeking a creative innovator to join the team to manage our brand new Children’s Library and Community Hub in the heart of Kensington, Liverpool. We’re looking for somebody who has ideas and a vision that will bring our library to life, creating a vibrant, happy, fun packed space in which children can learn and grow, in which imaginations can soar.

Working closely with the KFCA Team, the Manager will work to ensure the Children's Library and Community Hub is vibrant, with well-managed facilities that operate for the benefit of the local community. This will be busy role and will require the postholder’s commitment to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends on occasion.

In addition to ideas and vision, this leadership role requires: 

• Exceptional project management and organisation skills 

• Strong communication skills

• Ability to develop and manage budgets 

• A keen eye for design and creative flair 

• Ability to effectively engage with our diverse community 

• Self-motivation and ability to manage workload and demands 

• Ability to work collaboratively 

• Understanding of marketing and communications 

• Understanding of income generation 

• Understanding of venue and/or facilities management 

The postholder will be responsible for:  

• Ensuring the smooth running of the Children’s Library and Community Hub, its activities and Team 

• Leading on co-development of services and activities with local community members and other stakeholders.

• Providing volunteer management and development 

• Building close working relationships with local partners including schools, universities and businesses.

• Exploring opportunities to develop new income generating projects, services and activities. 

• Marketing and promotion of activities and opportunities 

• Providing reports KFCA Management Team and funders  

• Day to day budget management 

• Implementation of KFCA’s policies and procedures 

• Additional activities in accordance with role and building

The success of the Children’s Library and Community Hub will depend heavily on the organisational skills of the Manager and their ability to communicate effectively with all members of the community and work alongside colleagues and stakeholders 

   

Education and Training:  

• Educated to at least A-level/Level 3 or equivalent experience 

• Computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and social media platforms 

• Proven experience in either voluntary/community sector, business, project management, education or marketing  

Application Process: 

To apply for this position, attach your C.V. and covering letter detailing your suitability and how you meet the role requirements.

To find out more about KFCA’s current work please visit our Twitter page: @myKFCA

Good luck with your application 

Exciting Job opportunity for an ambitious self-starter: we are looking for a Fundraising and Partnerships Manager.

The National House Project takes a ground-breaking approach through its commitment to enabling young people leaving care to achieve successful independence. The Project was co-designed with young people and works on cooperative principles through which adults and young people leaving care work together to refurbish properties that become their homes. We would like the successful candidate to be passionate about our work, with an ability to engage the young people our work reaches.

The first Local House Project was set-up in 2015 in Stoke-on-Trent with funding from the Dept for Education (DfE). We are a rapidly growing organisation with plans to develop nationally. We have developed an ambitious strategy to grow our fundraising; independently from the DfE, over the next five years. This role will involve the establishment and development of a new fundraising team (1 WTE initially). As our first fundraiser, the successful candidate will need to support the wider team to understand how their day-to-day roles will help with the growth of fundraising income. Working closely with our CEO, you will play a crucial role in our team, managing and implementing the National House Project’s fundraising strategy and overseeing our fundraising activity.

We are looking for a dynamic and creative, target driven individual who will work with our team to identify, develop and ‘package’ tangible projects to fundraise against, to drive the development of our fundraising. The post holder will bring their experience, skills and enthusiasm and develop exciting new opportunities. Naturally entrepreneurial, you will be a self-starter and strong communicator, with the ability to build effective and long-term relationships both internally and externally. You will have proven experience of inspiring and motivating donors and fundraising partners, enabling them to maximise all fundraising activities and deliver great results.

The post covers a wide remit of fundraising activities including Major Giving, Corporate Supporters and grant giving Trust and Foundations. We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals with proven experience in securing four to six figure sums from major donor and/or corporate sources.  An understanding and appreciation of the importance of donor cultivation and stewardship is key.

The fundraising team will be supported by our administrative staff, and external fundraising and marketing & communications consultants initially, whilst we seek to embed our newly developed fundraising strategy. As the team grows, this new role offers exciting progression routes involving both line management and hands-on delivery across Major Giving, Corporate supporters and grant giving Trusts & Foundations. 

You will be based at the NHP office in Crewe a minimum of 2 days per week. While your remaining time will be flexible, you will be expected to travel to Local House Projects and attend meetings with donors and partners across the country on a regular basis.

Application is by CV and covering letter. There is no application form. In your letter, please tell us how you meet the person specification which can be found in the attached application pack.

The interview process will take place in two stages, with first stage interviews taking place via zoom on 14th December 2020. Face to face second stage interviews will then take place on 18th December 2020 at our Head Office in Crewe (if government covid-19 guidelines allow). Please make sure you are available on both dates.

About Sufra NW London

Sufra NW London is a Community Hub that provides a lifeline to people in crisis – including families living in extreme poverty and people who are vulnerable, homeless or socially isolated. We provide them with the food and support they need to survive, empower them to learn new skills and improve their wellbeing, and help them to find work and become financially stable.

Our core work focuses on providing emergency food aid through our Food Bank and Community Kitchen, but these are gateway services that enable our service users (we call them guests) to access a wider range of services and activities designed to address the root causes of poverty and homelessness. 

Role Description

We are recruiting for an Advice Services Manager to oversee a significant expansion of our Advice Services and Refugee Resettlement Programme to ensure it has sufficient capacity to meet the increased demand expected during the post-pandemic recession.

A key focus will be on establishing a volunteer programme to provide signposting and other forms of welfare support to guests, as well as establishing clear pathways for referring to our Advice Worker and Refugee Support Officer

We are seeking a highly articulate and proactive individual with strong programme and project management skills, as well as experience managing staff and volunteers. The ideal candidate will have professional knowledge of the welfare system and safeguarding protocols, and be familiar with using case management systems. They must also have demonstrable experience of managing a diverse workload and being able to prioritise tasks and work under pressure.

This is an immensely rewarding role working in a dynamic charity built on an ethos of sharing, hospitality and inclusivity. We are looking for an exceptionally committed individual who is willing to go the extra mile and has flexibility to work during evenings and weekends. Through your activities, you will be able to convey the charity’s passion and commitment to supporting vulnerable people and demonstrate the impact of our interventions in transforming the lives of beneficiaries.

Flexible working hours/days are available to fit around childcare or other needs, including some home working.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday 4th December 2020

We are looking for an Operations Manager to join our East of England management team based in our delivery hub in Luton. We are currently working from home which will feature for the foreseeable period. This is a leadership role managing a small team of Operational delivery colleagues to support caseloads of Young People into Employment, Education, Enterprise or Engagement with us. You will help to deliver our ambitious plans to provide the very best support to young people across the area. Your responsibilities include direct line management of the team of executives who work directly with our young people, partners and volunteer colleagues. This role will have main focus on volunteers and employability/ development awards. The role holder will work closely within the area and regional Management team.

We have the ambition to become the very best organisation within the sector. You will be required to continually innovate, review and adapt our operations to ensure we deliver the very best for young people across the area. You will effectively manage those areas of operations assigned to you and support and develop our executives to do their best work. 

You will collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders (internal and external) and ensure that our delivery plans are achieved, and the quality and impact is high. There are a range of KPIs relevant to the delivery team which you will be responsible for.

You will be responsible for the accurate planning, phasing and resourcing of our delivery, you will manage budgets and support the effective delivery of funding contracts. You will work alongside fundraising colleagues with the development of bids, reporting and attending meetings and events. 

The Trust has a behavioural framework which informs all our work with colleagues, young people and partners. Through the process, the successful candidate will demonstrate their ability to lead by example, communicate effectively, continually improve themselves and others and by working as one team deliver results for the benefit of young people.

OASIS HUB WATERLOO CHILD AND ADOLESCENT THERAPIST

Based at London Waterloo, SE1

10 Months Fixed Term Contract (with the possibility of increasing)

Part Time (14 hours per week, 0.35FTE). Will consider a job share.

Salary £18,297 per annum (£52,277 for 1 FTE inc London Allowance)

Can you provide high quality therapy?

Can you work flexibly within a dynamic team?

Can you guide young people to transform their lives?

Oasis Hub Waterloo is seeking a skilled, adaptable, committed and passionate person who can provide high impact therapeutic services for local young people (aged 10 - 19) who live work or play in the north Lambeth/Southwark area.

Qualities we are looking for include:

•  Proven experience providing therapeutic services with inner city children and young people
•  Solid understanding and experience of supporting vulnerable/at risk young people
•  A team player, with excellent and adaptable relational and organisational skills
•  Able to be self-motivated and work independently

The Child and Adolescent Therapist will provide accessible, appropriate and high quality therapy for a range of young people.  We work with a diverse cohort of young people, the majority of which are of African and Caribbean ethnicity. This role will need to be culturally competent, taking in consideration the cultural, social and individual factors that can impact effective engagement. Many young people this role will support will have been affected by issues such as adverse childhood experiences, trauma and low self-esteem.

Oasis Hub Waterloo is a fast-moving, innovative charity which offers opportunities to its employees to grow – the Child and Adolescent Therapist will be instrumental in supporting Oasis Hub Waterloo services to be trauma led and trauma informed alongside other Oasis Waterloo project leads.

Oasis Hub Waterloo provides a broad and inclusive range of community development services for vulnerable and isolated people. Our services incorporate two Academy schools (one primary and one secondary), a children's centre, a city farm, sports programmes, targeted youth programmes, a foodbank, debt advice centre, a library, a café, a community centre, adult learning programmes and a great deal more. We deliver these services over a range of locations in Southwark and Lambeth reaching more than 1,200 beneficiaries every week.

Oasis believes that every person matters and, as a result develops community hubs that meet people’s holistic needs – educationally, physically, spiritually, economically, environmentally and socially that can benefit the whole person and the whole community.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing national organisation, making a difference to communities on a local level, while individually improving the life chances of young people.  As part of the package, Oasis offers:

• A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution
• A generous holiday allowance.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.

Completed applications should be returned by 12 Noon Wednesday 9th December 2020.

Interviews will take place in Waterloo Wednesday 16th December 2020.

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such, you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours, which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. 

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1026487

Retail & Distribution Centre Deputy Manager (Hoylake)

15hrs/week across Mon–Sun

Band 3: £17,334-£20,431pa per annum

We are looking for the right person to be the Deputy Manager of our Distribution Centre in Hoylake, which will serve as the logistics hub for our growing portfolio of charity shops. The post holder will support the management of the van team, oversee stock logistics, and run a successful retail space on days on duty as Deputy Manager.

Additionally, the successful candidate will support the leadership of a team of volunteers in Hoylake in contributing towards the hundreds of thousands of pounds raised from Wirral Hospice St John’s retail fundraising activities.

We provide high quality care to our patients and their loved ones at a time of most need. You might think a hospice environment would be a sad and quiet place but it’s an organisation with a great culture and a dedicated team of staff and volunteers.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a track record of working in a supervisory or management role in a retail outlet to generate increased income levels and profit return.
Do you believe you have the skills and proven competencies to help us maximise our current retail offerings and be part of our thriving network of stores across Wirral?

Posts are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service Certificate.

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is 9am on Mon 14 December 2020.
Interviews will be held on Mon 21 & Tue 22 December 2020.

Wirral Hospice St John’s
Mount Road,
Higher Bebington
Wirral
CH63 6JE
Registered Charity No. 510643

Wirral Hospice St John’s

Retail & Distribution Centre Manager (Hoylake)

37.5hrs/week across Mon–Sun

Band 4: £20,087pa - £23,183 pa

We are looking for the right person to manage our Distribution Centre in Hoylake, which will serve as the logistics hub for our growing portfolio of charity shops.

The post holder will manage the van drivers, oversee stock logistics, run a successful retail space, manage the Retail & Distribution Centre Deputy Manager, and be in a supervisory role of other retail staff to support the Retail Development Manager.

Additionally, the successful candidate will lead a team of volunteers in Hoylake in contributing towards the hundreds of thousands of pounds raised from Wirral Hospice St John’s retail fundraising activities.

We provide high quality care to our patients and their loved ones at a time of most need. You might think a hospice environment would be a sad and quiet place but it’s an organisation with a great culture and a dedicated team of staff and volunteers.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a track record of managing a retail outlet to generate increased income levels and profit return.

Do you believe you have the skills and proven competencies to help us maximise our current retail offerings and be part of our thriving network of stores across Wirral?

Posts are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service Certificate.

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is 9am on Mon 14 December 2020.

Interviews will be held on Mon 21 & Tue 22 December 2020.

Are you ready to take the next step towards a management career in the charity sector; supporting people at immediate risk of rough sleeping?

About the role

St Mungo’s is at the forefront of supporting individuals experiencing, or who have experienced, homelessness. Our work is more crucial now than ever before as we support our clients throughout the covid-19 pandemic and ensure as many people as possible receive a rapid response, a full assessment of their needs and an offer of help to move away from the dangers of rough sleeping.

The Pan London Rough Sleeping services provide a rapid response service, intervening to ensure no one needs to sleep rough, our work is ongoing and we are currently looking for inspirational people to join our Pan London Assessment Triages, Staging Post and Support Hotels.

In the pivotal role of Deputy Manager you will work flexibly to support clients where they need us the most:

• Work closely with the service manager to ensure the effective day to day running of the service.

• Provide supportive supervision and line management to Assessment and Reconnection Workers, and other team members including night workers and hub assistants; providing guidance on complex cases.

• Build and maintain strong relationships, and work in partnership with local authorities, accommodation services and other relevant agencies to ensure clients move on from the service into the appropriate accommodation with the correct support in place.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for proactive and creative individuals with:

• Experience of working with vulnerable people and supporting a service delivery team.
• The ability to negotiate with a wide range of internal and external partners and build positive relationships.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to effectively prioritise your own time and workload to meet a number of different and competing tasks in a sometimes pressurised environment.

• Knowledge and understanding of the housing and support needs of rough sleepers.

• Experience of motivating and empowering staff and/or volunteers to take responsibility for delivering a high quality service to a vulnerable client group.

• Above all we are looking for passionate people who are committed to the overall aims and objectives of the Rough Sleeping services.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) applicants, as they are under-represented within St Mungo’s at this level.

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

St Mungo’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation.

As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.

• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

At St Mungo’s, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 7 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carer’s and Parent’s, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, Irish and Women’s Action.

• Flexible Working and Other Benefits

We are committed to maintaining your work/life balance. We offer 25 days annual leave, and operate a very popular Flexi Time scheme, which allows you to supplement your annual leave entitlement. After 5 years, staff annual leave entitlement increases to 28 days.

St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

For this role staff can claim an additional 20% pay premium for hours worked between 8pm and 8am Monday to Friday, and all hours worked on Saturday and Sunday. 

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website and click the ‘Apply Now’ Button at the top of the page to start your online application form.

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document available’ tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on 7 December 2020

Interview and assessments on: week commencing 14 December 2020 (to be held remotely via video conference call)

It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

COMMUNITY AND FAMILIES ADMINISTRATOR & PROJECT SUPPORT

OASIS HUB WATERLOO

PART-TIME, 16 HOURS PER WEEK (0.4 FTE) INC THU MORNINGS.

FIXED TERM CONTRACT TO NOVEMBER 2021

SALARY:  £9,027 per annum (£22,568 FOR 1FTE)

Oasis’s vision is to create community hubs; creating safe and inspiring local neighbourhoods that provide integrated and diverse services to benefit the whole person and the whole community, which includes delivering first-class and innovative education.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Community and Families Administrator & Project Support to work as part of our Oasis Hub Waterloo team, to administrate and support the delivery of Community & Families work in and through Oasis Hub Waterloo, into the local community.

The Small Project is a baby clothes library. It provides good quality, second-hand items to local families encouraging a sharing economy across families locally, as well as supporting those in need.  Face to face delivery and administration of referral processes and other aspects of our project work also. This role is multi-faceted, with administration and project support elements. Project support consists of both project delivery and administrative coordination of the Small Project, including the management of our referrals process. In addition to administrative skills, this will require good communication, interpersonal skills, clear instructions. - Face to face delivery will be necessary on Thursday mornings, but other working hours can be flexible and designed in agreement with line manager.

Key responsibilities will be:

• Work alongside the Community & Family Manager to provide administrative support, using simple referral, finance and reporting system
• To assist with the key events, holiday programmes and other family support activity
• To be the lead member of an organising committee
• To train volunteers in key delivery roles
• To do research, answer enquires and update social media, including website.

The successful post holder must have:

• A GCSE in English or relevant professional qualification or demonstrate by experience.
• Experience of working with data and information management and implementing administrative systems. Good knowledge of Microsoft including excel and word.
• Excellent organisational skills and interpersonal skills - caring and respectful (in order to support families in difficult circumstances)
• Experience with client facing delivery and working with volunteers

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing national organisation, making a difference to communities on a local level, while individually improving the life chances of young people.  As part of the package, Oasis offers:

• A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution
• A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays)

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.

Completed applications should be returned by 9am Friday 4th December 2020.

Interviews will take place in Waterloo 11th to 18th December 2020 (possibly online)

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. 

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1026487

The Social Enterprise Academy helps thousands of people to develop themselves and their organisations so that they can change the world for the better.We are looking for a Learning and Development Manager to be part of our Global Learning Lab. 

The Learning Lab catalyses innovative, high quality, accredited learning and development programmes through our global community of facilitators, staff and partners. This role is crucial to the Learning Lab, providing specialist learning and development expertise to ensure we remain at the forefront of designing and delivering transformational learning experiences. This is an exciting time for the Social Enterprise Academy as we continue to move more of our programmes online, review and refine our product offer and build our Community of Practice.

Having the right mind-set, attitude and approach is as important for us as having the right experience and skills.  We appreciate that the best person might not have all the listed criteria yet, so if you feel your experience and skills will help you to make a great contribution in this role and you have the right mind-set, we would welcome an application from you. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the coordination and input into the design and development of new Academy learning programmes and resources, driven by the needs of Academy Hubs, ensuring they are aligned with the Academy learning methodology and principles
• Guide and provide input into the development of existing Academy products that require support from the Global Learning Lab to be adapted or refreshed to meet particular needs of learners across our Global Hubs
• Work directly with Learning Facilitators to brief and support them to deliver Academy programmes effectively and in accordance with Academy methodology and approach
• Gather and share research, blogs, evidence and best practice models and approaches to keep the Academy at the leading edge of learning and development on our thematic specialisms and inform the design of Academy programmes

For a full set of criteria please download the recruitment pack from our website.

Social Enterprise Academy profile:

We are a social change organisation:  we exist to support people who are stepping forward to affect positive social change, wherever they may be. We exist to support the many, not the few. 

In many social change contexts, people assume that if one is provided with business advice and investment, social entrepreneurship will emerge.  We believe that there is a third element – equally important - the provision of transformational learning and development. Our learning programmes focus on the development of practice:  the practice of leadership and the practice of entrepreneurship.  We support people to turn up as their best selves. 

With a 16 year track record of successful delivery in Scotland, the Social Enterprise Academy has been sharing its business and learning delivery models for the past 7 years with international partners through a social licence approach.

I am currently looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager for an inspirational children's educational charity. This role is responsible for the project management and delivery of the project across 14 Hub areas. The postholder will be the team lead for Connecting Stories, line managed by the Director of Operations and working closely with the Head of Local Areas, who is responsible for the Hubs. The postholder will directly line manage a Project Manager and three Project Officers. Please note this role is a fixed term till 30 September 2021.

Key responsibilities

* Develop and maintain project plans, risk register and budgets, and report on these as required
* Provide regular project reports to the Director and the internal project board
* Provide regular funder reports
* Provide reports and updates internally to ensure effective communication about the project and delivery
* Provide onsite support with events and activities
* Ensure data, cases studies and evaluation evidence are collected
* Work closely with the communications team to ensure that campaigns are fully integrated
* Line manage the Project Officers and support their delivery of project activities and events

Person specification

* Extensive project management experience
* Budget management
* Stakeholder/partnership management
* Recruiting and supporting volunteers
* Event planning and delivery
* Delivering training
* Excellent knowledge of volunteer management and safeguarding

Closing Date: 17 th November 2020