We are seeking a values drivien, enthusiastic individual to supoprt our Policy, Programme and Partnership leads with our grant making, monitoring and evaluation processes. Working with our communities to ensure we are targeting our grants programmes at areas of most need.

JOB DESCRIPTION

MAIN PURPOSE

To support the Policy, Partnership and Programmes Lead(s) in the provision of LCVS grant making, monitoring and evaluation processes.

To provide administrative support the Policy, Partnership and Programme Lead(s) in their support and advocacy of the VCFS sector in Liverpool.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• To be a key point of contact for grants queries, reviewing applications and assessing grant applications and ongoing relational grant management.
• To prepare papers for grant reviews by the Funding Award Panels, summarising grant applications for grant meeting consideration.
• To enhance LCVS offer to VCFS organisations through the development and delivery of support and input into future grant strategies and programmes.
• To timetable and monitor, using Benefactor, evaluation reports from grant recipients and to identify any trends or emerging issues. 
• To provide administrative support to specific charities and associations.
• To work with VCO’s in Liverpool to research and present evidence on current provision and levels of need
• Taking learning from working with the VCOs, to input into the design, promotion and delivery of any grants programmes delivered by LCVS to meet the needs of VCOs
• To undertake specific research and development projects as required
• To direct VCOs to additional areas of support from within LCVS and other sources
• To support VCO’s to access relevant training and capacity building, and promote workforce development across the sector

General

To work as part of the team with other staff at Liverpool CVS.

To implement and follow Liverpool CVS policies and procedures.

To maintain accurate records in the various media specified for your areas of responsibility.

To provide cover during colleagues’ absence as required.

To undertake any training necessary and participate in the organisation’s supervision and appraisal system, and identify further training and personal development needs.

To represent Liverpool CVS and undertake other tasks in support of the organisation as required by your line manager.

The post holder is expected to be flexible in the performance of duties and to undertake any other duties identified as appropriate to the post.

Equal Opportunities

Liverpool CVS is committed to equal opportunities, anti-discrimination and anti-oppressive policy and practice. No one we have contact with may be discriminated against either directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, race, nationality, religion, cultural group, marital status, sexual orientation, age, or impairment. The policies apply to job applicants, employees, volunteers and users of our services.

Knowsley Disability Concern has been supporting local people with disabilities and those living with long term conditions, for more than 40 years. The Charity has a clear vision, which is to see communities where all people are included, live independently and are valued as equal citizens.

Originally established as a service for adults with learning difficulties, KDC has evolved and grown, expanding its service offer and extending its footprint in response to the needs of local residents. KDC now delivers a wide range of community-based support and services that enable people to have choice, control and independence and is an established provider of community education and activities for adults with learning disabilities. Its subsidiary trading arm, Your Payroll, delivers a comprehensive payroll processing service for individuals using local authority direct payments to employ personal care assistants and live independently in their own homes.

Throughout its continued growth and expansion, KDC has remained true to its vision and values and strives to work collaboratively with people and communities to ensure that its services are co-designed and co-produced by the people who use them.

The CEO will be crucial to sustaining progression and success for KDC and the successful applicant will need to demonstrate outstanding organisational and leadership skills, alongside an entrepreneurial mind set and a real passion to strive for a society with true equality. A values-driven leadership style with strong people management skills will also be key, along with experience in managing budgets and controlling finances.

Reporting to the Board of Trustees, a good understanding of governance, statutory compliance and general management best practice will be required, as will the credibility and gravitas to represent the charity effectively. The post will also involve developing trading activities, securing grant funding and winning tenders, with the ultimate goal of securing long-term sustainability.

The opportunity to join as the CEO comes at an exciting time for the charity which has successfully adapted ways of working during the COVID-19 pandemic and is now looking to invest in digital solutions to extend reach and support more people than ever before. As CEO, you will provide inspirational leadership, empowering colleagues to exceed expectations, driving continuous development of services and identifying new opportunities and ways of working. Genuine resilience, strength of character, flexibility, and the ability to work collaboratively and prioritise tasks, dependent on circumstance, are all essential qualities.

If you think you have the relevant skills, experience and attitude to be successful in this role and are excited by the chance to help steer a growing and ambitious charity to the next level, please send us an up-to-date CV and covering letter.

How To Apply

Please contact BTA to request an information pack.

You are advised to get in touch well in advance of the closing date to give us time to consider your application and pre-interview the strongest applicants.

Closing Date: Monday 17th May, Midday

Interview Date: Thursday 27th May

This search is being conducted exclusively for KDC by BTA (Bruce Tait Associates). Our leadership team have all worked in the voluntary sector and we use this experience to match organisations and individuals to create great appointments.

Position: Regional Development Officer (North West)
Type: Full time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: Home based in either Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire or Merseyside.
Salary: £33,273 - £37,839 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band E, Level 2
Department: Community Networks

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

The role of Regional Development Officer (North West) is one of 9 Regional Development Officers within our new Regional Development team which is part of our wider Community Networks team.

As part of the Regional Development team your role will be to develop our local community presence across the North West of England, developing awareness of and engagement with the MS community by the wider community.

As a Regional Development Officer you’ll support our local volunteer groups to develop new partnerships, share good practice, respond to local need and engage with the wider community. This includes the development of events and services, with MS professionals and local groups where appropriate, to engage the community in our work.

You’ll play an important role working in partnership with our local group volunteers and the MS Community to incorporate their needs and views into our work and will provide guidance and support to our local volunteers when developing local group services.

The role also focuses on developing our connections with communities we currently under-engage with and to support the development of informal groups within the MS community, and our relationship with them.

The post-holder will have experience of working alongside end-users in the coproduction of services or activities, and a commitment to the principles of coproduction; experience of managing the delivery of activity plans in partnership with volunteers, as well as experience of partnership working to improve local services and outcomes for beneficiaries.

The post will cover the following areas:
Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside and the Isle of Man and there will be occasional travel to London.

As this role covers large geographical areas you’ll need to hold a full driving licence and have access to a car.

We offer 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

We’re in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 10th May 2021

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity. 

No agencies please.

opportunity to create purpose driven content giving a voice to the people we support internally and externally across a variety of platforms. You will be proficient in using adobe creative suite, Photoshop, InDesign and/or Premiere Pro. Including strong delivery across our social media platforms, sharing the impact of our work. Digital marketing strategies are extremely important for our charity’s success, therefore we are looking for someone with experience and a big passion for digital technologies and all digital marketing channels and trends. This exciting role will work in a dynamic small team that is growing and committed to increasing the impact of the charity among its beneficiaries.

In our expanding team we are looking for a flexible and creative person who has experience creating dynamic and tailored content.

You will:

• Have a desire and passion to work with vulnerable people, giving them a voice.  
• Create and design assets for utilization on social platforms, web, and fundraising campaigns
• Have knowledge of what great work looks like in charity social media communications.
• Be able to create digital email campaigns and design the content within them
• You will work with the wider staff and volunteers as well as the people we support to create content.
• Interview and craft narratives to support the communications message.
• Deliver against deadlines and be able to respond to last minute requests.
• Translate vison and values into creative assets. 
• Work independently whilst taking initiative to offer ideas and suggestions to the wider team.
• Research and conduct background study around topics and stories to add depth and interest
• Be proficient in engaging with comments and managing responses on social platforms
• Respond to email enquiries into a shared organisational inbox.

When applying please also upload the following:

•  A design show reel or portfolio of previous relevant design work.
•  Write a week of tweets that would support our work.
•  Writing sample of maximum 500 words - this can be anything you have written in the past including articles, blogs or reports and does not need to be on the topic of modern slavery.

Title: Careers, Education & Employability Programme Delivery Manager (London/Midlands/North West/North East, Norwich area)

Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Hours: 35 hour per week

Location: Home based with travel

Salary: Circa £27,000 per annum

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays and a great opportunity to develop your career in a growing Charity.

Springboard UK is recruiting for 4 Careers, Education & Employability Programme Delivery Managers to join their team. Regional roles in 1 x London Region, 1 x Midlands Region, 1 x North West Region and 1 x Norwich Region.

The Company

Springboard futureproofs the talent pipeline for hospitality by helping people to get sustained employment through their specialist careers advice and guidance, skills training, tailored employability support, dedicated after care and access to work placements, which launch people into future careers in the hospitality, leisure and tourism industries.

Springboard inspires younger people to explore careers in hospitality, giving them knowledge and skills, through their education programmes in schools, colleges and universities.

This charity champions and strengthens the hospitality industry, promoting it as a rewarding and worthwhile career path, collaborating with their business partners to attract and retain talent and equip hospitality businesses with hard-working, motivated and enthusiastic staff now and in the future.

The Roles

As Careers, Education & Employability Programme Delivery Manager (CEEPDM) you will carry out a multitude of activity to plan, manage and deliver the Charity’s careers, education, and employability programmes. The programmes help young people and unemployed adults – particularly those with multiple barriers - into work in hospitality, tourism and leisure.

Your work will include facilitating the Charity’s education programmes in schools, colleges and universities; deliver Ambassador training; as well as delivering their employability programmes. You will also help to improve the appeal of the industry through campaign activity and supporting Business Partners. You will contribute to the targets of getting people into work in the sector and work directly with employers, referral partners, education bodies, and beneficiaries. You will be responsible for data collection and report writing and have a portfolio of business partners to look after.

A day & month in the life of the CEEPDM….

• Recruit, plan, outreach for, and deliver employability courses/support, secure work placement and job opportunities from employers, mentor caseload to exit point
• Plan, organise and manage interactive and appealing careers events & activities – such as skills challenges, showcase days, taster events, takeover days & careers campaigns
• Plan, organise and facilitate education programme activity including the national FutureChef competition, and facilitate employer engagement in schools, colleges and universities
• Deliver the Charity’s Ambassador training
• Contribute to on-going development of programmes & activities
• Manage, build and nurture relationships with industry, business partners, education, organisations, government – including active networking activity
• Carry out regular reporting on all activity on CRM system for impact tracking
• Closely collaborate & communicate with colleague’s cross departments to ensure efficient and productive working

This job is for you if you have…

• A proven track record in delivering a range of careers, education & employability activities
• Training/teaching and careers guidance experience/qualifications
• A good understanding of HLT careers and the needs of Industry
• The ability to multi-task and prioritise with brilliant organisation and time management skills
• Experience in managing and building key relationships
• Strong IT systems skills and social media ‘know how’

Ideally you will….

• Be passionate about helping people improve their lives
• Excited about supporting the HLT industry
• Be flexible and proactive
• Be data driven and solutions focussed
• Be someone who shares their core values.

‘INSPIRE’  ‘MAKE A DIFFERENCE’  ’CUSTOMER FOCUS’  ’LISTEN’  ’INCLUSIVE’  ’DO’  ’HONEST’

Closing Date for applications: 30th May 2021

hr inspire Ltd is an equal opportunities business consultancy and employment agency that is serious about its compliance with legislation and GDPR. hr inspire Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

Please note: By submitting your details in relation to this role you are giving us permission to both submit your application to the employer and retain your details on our database of job seeking professionals for future reference.

Money Advice Technical Supervisor x 2

Full Time (35 hours)
Salary: £28,672

GMMAP is looking to appoint two Money Advice Technical Supervisors to join the existing GMMAP Central Team

The successful candidates will be able to co-ordinate and manage the day-to-day operation of a Money Advice Team to deliver an accessible, client focused, money advice and casework, quality service via telephone, digital and face-to-face channels.

The successful candidate will also provide technical supervision and support, along with all quality assurance duties, in line with Money Advice and Pensions Service Quality Framework. The role will be flexible between Home and Office Based (at our District Office in Kirkby) but with travel across the partnership when required.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have a minimum of two years case work experience, have a good understanding of the Money and Pensions Service Quality Framework, be confident, motivated, and willing to try new things, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to work under pressure to motivate a team to achieve targets and outcomes.

The posts are fixed term until 31st March 2022 and will be extended subject to continued Money and Pensions Service funding.

Closing Date: Wednesday 28th April 2021 with the closing date as Friday 30th April 2021
Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams on: Tuesday 11th May 2021

We are not accepting CV’s and we have indicated on the advert now that the final day for requesting an application pack will be Wednesday 28th April 2021 with the closing date as Friday 28th April 2021.

Senior .NET/Sitecore Developer

They're looking for an individual who is creative and passionate about digital developments. With first-class influencing and collaboration skills.

As a Senior .NET/Sitecore Developer, you will be trusted and empowered to develop, design and deliver software solutions on the Azure Platform using Sitecore technology.

Developers are both independent delivery professionals and effective team players. You will be working with your team to deliver solutions to best leverage the capabilities of Sitecore solving their business problems.

Senior .NET/Sitecore Developer

• Setting standards in coding, development, integration, and the practice of programming, guide and mentor developers in this field.
• Hands-on development and maintenance on their digital estate – website, apps and other web-based systems and underlying components.
• Maintaining strong technical knowledge of Sitecore and C# .NET and an appropriate modern front-end technologies and JavaScript frameworks, and keep up to date on developments.

Senior .NET/Sitecore Developer Requirements:

• Sitecore 9.3 experience utilizing ASP.NET MVC 3/4/5
• .NET development skills
• JavaScript development skills
• HTML/CSS development skills
• MS SQL Server
• Experience with Solr search
• Experience working in a fully Cloud-based environment (either AWS or Azure preferred)
• Experience deploying and using CI/CD tools and systems

About the company:

Our client is a UK-based international accountancy membership and standard-setting body. They are the only such body globally dedicated to public financial management.

Our client believes that improving public services is the key to changing lives for the better and that good public financial management is central to achieving this ambition.

Location: Chester
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 36 per week
Salary: up to £60,000 per annum
Benefits: 36 hour working week (normally between the hours of 9.00am to 5.00pm), 25 days annual leave, Up to 10% employer's pension contribution, Life Assurance to the value of 2 times your basic salary, Season ticket loans, Employee Assistance Helpline, Exclusive employee discount and rewards at many major brands including health & wellbeing, retail, restaurants and mobile technology providers

Closing date for applications: 9th May, 2021

You may have experience of the following: .Net Software Developer, .NET Developer, Software Developer, Software Engineer, Developer, Software Architecture, Software Development, Web Developer, SQL Server, .Net Core, ASP.NET, HTML5, Azure, Sitecore, etc.

Ref: 98455

Right to Succeed is a fast-growing national charity, working to deliver place-based and educational change in the most disadvantaged communities. Together, alongside their local and national partners, Right to Succeed delivers coordinated, impactful programmes aimed at improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people, their families and wider communities. We are now recruiting an inspiring new Programme Director to oversee and manage the discovery phase of a whole system improvement programme in two of Liverpool City Region’s most left behind communities.

As a Programme Director in the Liverpool City Region, you will lead the initial discovery phase of the programme, working alongside multiple agencies, research professionals and stakeholder groups to create and maintain the conditions required for an effective, collective place-based change approach. You will support and build the capacity of residents in selected communities, in order to develop a long-term, place-based vision designed to improve children’s capability, wellbeing and access to opportunities. You will represent the programme externally, and will provide key programmatic insight to the wider Senior Executive team in order to shape broader organisational strategy, and ultimately lead to effective, tailored programmatic delivery across the wide range of communities that we serve.

To apply for this pivotal role, you must have significant experience of building, developing and delivering impactful programmes and interventions, ideally working collectively with colleagues in the community and public sector spaces. You must be an exceptional communicator, skilled at conveying strategic vision, and building and maintaining relationships with a range of stakeholders, including those at a senior level. You must have experience of monitoring and evaluating complex programmes, and reporting on key outcomes for funders. Overall, you will be an ambassadorial, participative, values-led leader, passionate about ensuring high quality programmes to improve outcomes for vulnerable children, young people, families and communities.

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV and a 2-page maximum supporting statement via Charity Job by 9am on Monday 10th May.

Please note this is initially a 12 month fixed term contract, subject to funding.

Depending on Covid-19 restrictions, this role may initially need to be home-based but will be based with the team in the Merseyside area, location to be confirmed.

Are you seeking a challenge? Can you play a pivotal role in supporting the Archdiocese in the furtherance of its mission and service, driving forward a step change in our approach to communications, using modern communication channels and platforms to reach out and engage with the wider world in fresh and creative ways? If so, then we would welcome an application from you for the post of Communications Manager. The Communications Manager, under the direction of the Trustees, and the Chief Operating Officer, will lead the strategic development, direction and day-to-day delivery of the Archdiocese communications, digital presence, and information management function. This is a new role, and the post holder will act as the principal communications adviser to senior clergy, parishes, and Archdiocesan officers, overseeing media and public relations, internal communications, IT, and information management along with brand and crisis management. • The role is full time, 35 hours per week (Monday – Friday, 9.00am5.00pm), with the ability to work flexibly as per the needs of the business. • We are offering a salary of £45,000 plus an attractive pension package with 38 days holiday plus a range of other benefits. • A full information pack regarding this role and details of how to apply are available on our website.

Contract: Full-time, 12 months (subject to funding)

Responsible to: CEO of Savera UK

Location: Liverpool based & working across required areas

Savera UK is a leading national charity (no.1145564) tackling culturally-specific abuse in the UK, including forced marriage and female genital mutilation. We advocate for those who need a voice and offer a completely confidential and non-judgemental service.

An occupational requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010, the post holder must be female under the Sex Discrimination Act, 1975 Part 7 to meet the needs of the majority of our service users.  

Job Summary:

The post holder will be directly accountable to the CEO, supporting Savera UK clients and groups as well as providing expert guidance to professionals working with those at risk or under threat of ‘honour’-based abuse or/and harmful practices. The post holder will manage the small team and day-to-day work of the Support Service, including taking referrals, evaluation, offering advocacy and providing leadership to the team.

Accountabilities: 

Client Support:

• To manage and deal with all day-to-day issues of any clients, and referrals into the 1-1 Support Service and manage the caseload. 
• To work with the Senior Support Worker to ensure the service is always covered.
• Provide 1-1 support and advocacy to clients, as and when required.
• Liaise with professionals on any client issues and safeguarding.
• Work closely with the Senior Support Worker and the team to ensure a high level of communication to support service provision and service delivery. 
• To maintain comprehensive, accurate and timely recording of case records.
• To respond to all referrals/helpline and requests within the time set.
• Attend any clients safeguarding meetings or other relevant meetings to advocate on behalf of Savera UK clients and support the team, eg Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC).
• Manage and support the team on any complex client issues.
• To ensure the service is accessible to all those requiring our support, advice and information (clients, professionals). 

Management:

• To manage all aspects of the 1-1 Support Service.
• To provide and manage inductions, supervisions and appraisals of staff, volunteers and those on student placement, who are working within the 1-1 Support service.
• To ensure all existing policies and procedures for the 1-1 Support Service are up to date, implemented and further developed, where necessary.
• To keep CEO fully updated on Savera UK’s 1-1 Support Service activities and programmes on a weekly/regular basis.
• Manage all training and development requests for staff working within the 1-1 Support Service, this includes staff, volunteers and students. 
• To liaise with all our existing partners/professionals to ensure service delivery. 
• Strengthen our existing relationships and build new partnerships where possible and appropriate. 
• To monitor the relevant finances for the 1-1 Support Service (eg client grant-making budget).

Organisational and Development:

• To provide evaluation/monitoring and report to the CEO and Board when required. 
• To evaluate and develop the 1-1 Support Service, in line with the Savera UK vision.
• To contribute to and support the delivery of the short/long term Savera UK strategic business plan and communication strategy.
• To uphold the values of Savera UK, and all aspect of its confidentiality and Data Protection policies at all times, for the clients and the business of the organisation.
• To maintain and advance the public profile of the organisation across all levels.
• To work closely with the wider team of Savera UK; participate and contribute to all levels of communication and engagement.
• Ensure that all materials and communications used are accurate and always represent and reflect the Savera UK branding.
• To support the development and delivery of training/awareness-raising and undertake presentations, as required by the CEO.
• Attend relevant meetings and partnership groups.
• To present at Board meetings, when required.
• To support with funding bids, as required.
• To support in providing monitoring and evaluation report to external funders.

Health & Safety: 

• To be familiar with relevant policies concerning Health & Safety at work, Safeguarding and relevant health-related policies.

• Act as the main point of contact for the 1-1 Support Service, regarding external/partner issues and share information with the CEO.
• To assess and manage all risks related to Support Workers, clients and volunteers within the 1-1 Support Service.
• To be the first point of contact for any safeguarding concerns, in line with the Savera UK Safeguarding Policy.

General and other:

• To undertake training as identified and approved by the CEO and Board of Directors.
• To carry out any other duties commensurate with the role, as required by the CEO and Board.

Review arrangements:

The details contained in this job description reflect the content of this job at the date of being prepared. It is, however, possible that over time the nature of the job will change. At that time the CEO/Savera UK Board will expect to revise this job description in consultation with the post holder.

Closing date: 12pm Friday 30th April 2021

For a full person specification, and to apply, please visit our website. 

Appointments are available for enquiries about the role.

We encourage all women to apply, in particular those from underrepresented groups. Please note that a Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS) will be required for this post. Savera UK is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Registered address: 151 Dale Street, Liverpool L2 2AH Company Number 7564891 Charity Number 1145564

Individual Giving & Legacy Fundraiser
We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Individual Giving and Legacy Fundraiser  to plan, deliver, monitor and evaluate an ambitious and effective Individual Giving development programme for In Memory giving, individual donations, appeals, regular giving, and legacy marketing. You must be able to work well under your own initiative, take ownership of tasks, and contribute as a team player. You will work within a friendly, creative and enthusiastic Fundraising Team, to take the lead on maximising supporter recruitment, donor development and stewardship programmes, ensuring the delivery of significant income growth for our charity.

The ideal candidate will have proven track record in donor marketing, with the ability to think digitally and innovatively to maximise supporter engagement from new and existing donors. You will be a passionate and effective communicator, both written and verbally, and highly proficient in analysing data. You will have the creative flair to lead in the production of imaginative and effective bespoke fundraising campaigns. You will also be an empathetic individual in your communications with patients and relatives ensuring sensitivity and confidentiality at all times.

You will report directly to the Fundraising and Lottery Manager and this role will also involve some line management responsibilities.

Interested applicants should be able to evidence how they meet the criteria outlined in the Person Specification for the post.

If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please call Judith Stewart, Fundraising and Lottery Manager. Phone number available through the Queenscourt Hospice "Vacancies" page on our website. 

Queenscourt Hospice is an independent charity that provides support for the people of Southport, Formby and West Lancashire. We care for patients with serious illnesses, enabling them to achieve the best possible quality of life at each new stage. We help to do this both in the Hospice and at home through our In-patient unit, Queenscourt Connect and Queenscourt at Home services.  We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented Individual Giving and Legacy Fundraiser with a proven track record of success, to join our friendly team and play a key role in developing our fundraising during our Pearl Anniversary year and beyond.                                                                                                                        

Fundraising Community and Challenge Event 
You will be responsible for the event and campaign management of our challenge events (national and local) and our community fundraising initiatives. You will be a positive influencer and an engaging communicator. You must have the skills required to build successful partnerships with key stakeholders, including local businesses, in order to maximise fundraising opportunities and income generation for our Hospice. You will also be an empathetic individual in your communications with patients and relatives, ensuring sensitivity and confidentiality at all times.

You will be organised, decisive, and creative, working alongside colleagues to ensure that detailed innovative campaigns (including marketing & PR) are developed to maximise support and get the wider community excited about supporting Queenscourt.

Flexibility will be required in this role. It is essential that the successful candidate is willing to travel (mainly but not exclusively across West Lancashire, Southport and Formby), and there will be some weekend and evening work essential to fulfil the duties of the role.

You will report directly to the Fundraising and Lottery Manager and this role will also involve some line management responsibilities, and working closely with Volunteers.

Interested applicants should be able to evidence how they meet the criteria outlined in the Person Specification for the post.

If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please call Judith Stewart, Fundraising and Lottery Manager. Phone number is available through the Queenscourt Hospice "Vacancies" page on our website.

Queenscourt Hospice is an independent charity that provides support for the people of Southport, Formby and West Lancashire. We care for patients with serious illnesses, enabling them to achieve the best possible quality of life at each new stage. We help to do this both in the Hospice and at home through our In-patient unit, Queenscourt Connect and Queenscourt at Home services.  We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented Community and Challenge Event Fundraiser with a proven track record of success, to join our friendly team and play a key role in significantly increasing our fundraising during our Pearl Anniversary year and beyond.
 

Service User Engagement Manager – closing date Monday 17th May

Salary: £19,642 (£27,500 FTE) + 6% pension contribution.

Hours: 25 per week

This exciting new role involves maximising engagement with people who have been affected by or experienced domestic abuse in Knowsley. The Service User Engagement manager ensures that the next phase of our work is shaped by and co-produced with people who have been affected by domestic abuse - experts by experience.

This role requires someone who has a background in working with people who have experienced domestic abuse and building strong, equitable working relationships with these victims/ survivors.

Please note that successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service application (a conviction will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position)

Female applicants only (*Exempt under the Equality Act 20, Schedule 9, part 1.)

Please see the attachments for the job description and application pack.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and up to 300 words (per question) on each of the following questions:

• Why do you want to work for The First Step?
• What is your experience working with people who have been affected by domestic abuse (or other vulnerable groups)?
• What do you think is most important when supporting people who have experienced domestic abuse?

In addition please tell is on up to 2 sides of text on how you meet the person specification on the job description that you will find in the attachments.

We are assessing applications as they come in so please apply as soon as you are ready.

Group Coordinator Anfield, Liverpool GFS 9157

Term time only

Part time 5 hours per week

Salary: £2,535 (£12.86 per hr.)

As part of our Covid recovery and growth plan, GFS are seeking a proactive and organised individual, to open and manage our planned group in Anfield, Liverpool.

About the job

As part of our growth plan, GFS is undergoing an exciting change in the way we manage our service delivery. We have big plans to develop clusters of groups in targeted areas of England and Wales, to ensure we are best placed to meet the needs of girls and young women. As part of this change we are looking to recruit group coordinators to both new and existing GFS locations. Successful candidates will coordinate a local GFS group and gain experience in managing a team of volunteers and supporting the growth of GFS in the local area.

You will be responsible for; promoting GFS in schools and local networks to recruit girls/young women; train and lead a team of volunteers to plan and deliver weekly GFS sessions.

You will need experience of youth work or a related field in particular developing and delivering activities for children/young people.

You should be able to; apply equality, diversity, and inclusive practices across your work, operate within GFS’s feminist values, and put girls and young women at the heart of decision making.

You will have the ability to lead, motivate, and inspire volunteers and work as part of a team to deliver a structured programme of activities.

You will be an effective communicator able connect to a variety of audiences; and build your local knowledge to develop effective partnerships with people and organisations.

This post will require unsocial hours. (Evenings and weekend)

Statement of exemption with reference to the Equality Act 2010

The employee may provide girls and young women with personal services, promoting their welfare or education, which can be provided most effectively by a person of the same sex. The girls need a positive role model to build self-esteem, confidence and to help them take responsibility for their lives.

Due to the nature of the role this post is restricted to female applicants only under the Equality Act.

To apply please download the application pack

Please note CV’s are not accepted.