This is an exciting opportunity to join Open Age an innovative London charity working with people 50+. Established in 1993 and now celebrating almost 30 years of championing an active life for older people. Each week we run a wide range of activities for older people from our own centres, community venues and now during restrictions online and by phone. From boxing to ballet, painting to photography - Open Age’s array of activities seeks to improve the physical and mental wellbeing of our members and, in doing so, aims to address the issue of loneliness and isolation among older people

The Step-down service supports older people who are being discharged from Health Services by matching them with volunteers who will support them to improve their physical activity and reconnect them with their community. The roles we are seeking to fill will recruit, train and manage the volunteers as well as maintain a close working relationship with referral health partners who will also be providing an element of the training for volunteers.  Both roles will work with the wider Open Age Team to identify further support needed for those being referred. 

This role is for:

We are looking for two people to deliver the service and be part of the Open Age Team:

Senior Project Coordinator: (28hrs pw) Salary range: £28,000 – £30,000 pro rata

The successful applicant will have experience of recruiting, training and supporting volunteers and delivering a successful project or service.  You will have an interest in motivational approaches to engaging people in their own wellbeing and strong interest in supporting volunteers to gain new skills.  The post holder will be expected to set up, develop and manage the project to deliver excellent outcomes.

Application Deadline: Sunday 21st March 2021

Interviews: 29/30th March 2021

Please apply with CV and covering letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role.

• To ensure the effective day to day management of the family services team in accordance with the Home-Start Memorandum & Articles of Association, the Home-Start Standards & Methods of Practice, the Home-Start Agreement and Quality Assurance Standards.
• To maintain high standards of practice in supporting families within the Home-Start model
• To ensure equality of opportunity, fairness and diversity in all aspects of the scheme’s and work.
• To ensure good safeguarding practice in all aspects of the scheme’s work
• To take responsibility for providing leadership and management to the Co-ordinator, Outreach Worker and any other appropriate members of staff as identified going forward (the family services team).
• Taking responsibility for the day-to-day management of the family services team.
• Ensuring all Home-Start policies and procedures are implemented and reviewed.
• Ensuring effective administration and monitoring systems are in place.
• Ensuring that contracts or SLAs are delivered and targets are met
• Supporting the Board of Trustees and Scheme Manager in the recruitment, selection, induction, management and deployment of organisers/co-ordinators and other paid employees, as appropriate.
• Feed into Scheme Managers report to trustees
• Leading the family services team and ensuring that the Coordinator(s), Out reach Worker, student placement and volunteers receive effective supervision, direction and opportunities for development.
• Promoting the work of the scheme externally.
• Contributing to and supporting the development of the Home-Start network locally, regionally and nationally
• Maintaining an overview of all work with families supported by the family services team
• Manage own case load of supported families and volunteers, and model good practice in family support
• Receiving referrals, assessing need and allocating as appropriate .
• Ensuring support to families is of a high standard in accordance with Home-Start’s model, policies and procedures
• To undertake day-to-day designated responsibilities to safeguard and promote children’s welfare  
• Ensure the scheme maintains an effective team of volunteers to support the family services team
• Ensure the scheme’s policies and procedures are fully implemented in all aspects of work with volunteers, including their recruitment, selection, preparation, support and supervision
• Ensure that the Home-Start preparation course is delivered in full and to a high standard to all prospective volunteers
• Ensure on going training is accessed as required
• Ensuring appropriate liaison and communication with referrers and other professionals
• Networking appropriately within the community.
• Contributing to local policy and community development as appropriate

Home-Start Lambeth supports families with pre-school children by recruiting and training volunteers to provide practical and emotional support for families. 

We are currently recruiting for a part-time Family Co-ordinator to lead on our Domestic Violence and Abuse work.

Our work prevents family crisis and breakdown, supports parents to develop their confidence and parenting skills, to access the services they need and to build better lives for their children. We achieve this by training local volunteers to work with local families and provide support tailored to individual family needs.

The domestic violence and abuse strand of our work supports survivors with young children through Family Co-ordinator and volunteer support. We also deliver the Freedom Programme, a programme of information and education for any woman who has experienced or is experiencing domestic abuse.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a committed, self-motivated, confident individual with strong family work credentials to lead on our domestic violence and abuse strand.

The post-holder will support families across the borough of Lambeth and work closely with the rest of the small team.

The key responsibilities of the role are:

• to manage volunteers
• to deliver targeted and meaningful support to families
• to manage and deliver the Freedom Programme to survivors of domestic abuse
• to liaise with partners and to attend multi-agency meetings

You will need experience of working with survivors of domestic abuse, experience of working with families and children under five, training and supervising volunteers, project management and reporting, and knowledge of children’s services and the voluntary sector.

You will have enthusiasm for supporting families in difficult circumstances, have a good understanding of supporting families with safeguarding issues and have a flexible and positive attitude to your work. You will be able to access safeguarding training through LB Lambeth. 

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

It’s important that our team represent the diversity of the borough. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian or Minoritised Ethnic people/PoC, disabled people and marginalised groups.

To apply for this position please read over the job description and person specification and return the application form and diversity form.

Closing date: 9am, 29th March 2021

Bible Marketing Brand Co-ordinator

We’re looking for a well-organised communications or marketing professional with experience of successfully planning and managing multiple projects.

Position: Bible Marketing and Brands Co-ordinator

Location: Swindon (M4 corridor) – Office based for three days a week and two days remote working once restrictions are lifted, however the role currently remote until further notice.

Hours: 25 hours per week up to full-time, as preferred

Salary: £25,000–£29,000 pa pro rata plus flexible benefits and onsite parking

Benefits: Flexible Working, Pension, Employee Assistance Programme, Family Time benefits including TOIL, 25 day’s holiday (plus bank holidays) holiday trading, discounted gym membership, Health Cash Plan or Private Medical, Cycle Scheme, Annual Staff Day, Life Assurance, Tastecard, Loyalty Awards, Staff Events, Free tea and coffee and free car parking

Closing date: 29 March 2021

Interview date: 13 & 14 April 2021

The Role

The charity’s mission is to bring the Bible to life around the world, driven by the conviction that when people engage with the Bible their lives can change, for good. Working closely with others with market knowledge and informed by research and evaluation, you will shape and promote new editions of the Bible for the UK and overseas markets, communicating effectively with a range of audiences.

About You

As Bible Marketing and Brands Co-ordinator, you will have experience of working in communications or marketing roles – ideally product related – with related qualifications an advantage but not a requirement.

You will bring with you experience of:

• Planning and managing multiple projects, with attention to budgets, schedules and quality requirements.
• The full production cycle of promotional materials from inception to delivery, including writing copy and design briefs and liaising on print and other production requirements or digital delivery.
• Drawing upon research findings to inform planning.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Please provide your CV and a 250-word statement that sets out your experience and skills in relation to this role.

About the Organisation

The charity’s mission is to offer the Bible to the world. Its vision is of a world where everyone has access to the Bible and can recognise its value for them, their families and communities. Working for a Christian charity, this is a great opportunity to work for an investor in people gold employer who have won awards for their excellence in investing in people. They are committed to the development of all staff and have fantastic charity-sector benefits to help motivate and retain exceptional people.

You may also have experience in areas such as Marketing, Marketing Executive, Marketing Coordinator, Brand, Brands, Brand Coordinator, Brand Executive, Publishing, Publishing Coordinator, Publishing Executive, Brand Management, Marketing and Communications, Communications, Brand Portfolio, Bible, Bible Publishing, Faith, Brand Strategy, Digital Marketing, Print, Press, Product Marketing, Digital Communications.   

Campaign Project Manager

Homeworking, international team, international travel

£45,000- £48,000 (depending on experience)

FOUR PAWS is the global animal welfare organisation for animals under direct human influence, which reveals suffering, rescues animals in need and protects them. Find out more about our sustainable campaigns and projects please visit our website.

The Project Manager will act as an anchor point and co-ordinator for a priority international campaign involving a cross organisational team of 15 people campaigning to end the dog and meat trade in Southeast Asia.

Duties will include:

• Co-ordinating a core team of international colleagues and external partners/suppliers to develop and successfully deliver a flagship international animal welfare campaign

• Facilitating the campaigns strategic development, ensuring strategic integration and implementation across FOUR PAWS international and national operations 

• Monitoring and ensuring the project targets and objectives are met for the campaign 

• Chairing the weekly team meeting, ensuring co-ordination and alignment of all the campaign activity areas, capturing and tracking delivery of actions  

• Producing the annual campaign proposal with support from the team and ensuring project plans are in place for each area 

• Undertaking project monitoring and producing the annual evaluation report for the campaign 

• Preparing, submitting, and presenting regular programme status reports internally and promoting the programme externally

• Ensuring co-ordination, communication, and alignment across the different campaign areas/teams as well as acting as a central point for internal and external campaign information requests

• Providing guidance, producing team processes and mediating when required between teams to ensure smooth delivery of the campaign

• Working with Finance and Administration to manage the programme budget and budget reporting, as well as ensuring good financial controls and management across all areas of the budget 

We seek a motivated individual with over 5 years international project/programme management experience ideally involving the  co-ordination or management of cross organisational teams. Experience working within the not-for-profit sector particularly animal welfare is desirable but not essential. Key to success will be the ability to  effectively co-ordinate, motivate and influence an international team, partners, and suppliers to work together to achieve the campaign objectives. Candidates need to be able to demonstrate strong project and organisational skills with the ability to multi-task across different functions, as well as the ability to motivate and enagage an international team. The candidate will also need to have excellent verbal and written communications skills including presentation skills.

The role will offer an interesting and varied workload, the potential for some travel, the opportunity to work for a leading international animal welfare charity and the chance to make a real difference for animals.

FOUR PAWS is committed to being an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences - including people with disabilities and ethnic minority candidates. Our aim is that our employees will be representative of all sections of society and each person feels respected, is treated equitably and is able to give of their best. 

In response to Covid 19, the Gateway team has recently taken over the Council’s Vulnerable Helpline to continue providing support to Lambeth residents.  This line is open to anyone with questions or concerns around accessing support and services. Queries range from access to food and shopping, access to medications and offering reassurance and emotional support.

For more information, please read the job description that has been attached. 

Age UK Lambeth staff are given the room to grow and develop their skills. This role will be a great chance to do so as you contribute to helping the most vulnerable and isolated clients in our community.

What you’ll benefit from

• Brixton based - close to good transport and vibrant town centre but for now, you will currently be based at home)

• Generous pension provision - 7% employer contribution

• 26 days holiday a year rising to 31 days after 5 years

• A great staff team 

You will be required to upload your CV and a letter of application answering the following 4 questions (in no more than 250 words per question). 
 

1. Why do you want to join us at Age UK Lambeth? And why now?

2. MYcommunity has core values at the heart of our service: kindness, person-centred, solution focussed, impartial and objective. What are some of the key values that you would bring to this role?

3. How would you define good customer care?

4. Describe what you think are some of the key issues facing the Lambeth population due to Covid and the current lockdown?

Closing date: 17th March 5 pm

EDAN Lincs Domestic Abuse Service provides refuge accommodation, outreach support and a wide range of support services for all who suffer domestic abuse; thus promoting safety, well-being and independence within the community.  Our main office is based in Lincoln however we provide support to the whole of Lincolnshire.

EDAN Lincs upholds safeguarding requirements and our agency is committed to safeguarding vulnerable adults and children.  Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, which include: Identity verification; Qualification verification; DBS clearance; References. 

Fundraising Co-ordinator

12 month contract – subject to funding thereafter

30 hours per week

£25,000 FTE

We are looking to recruit committed and enthusiastic individuals to join our dedicated team as Fundraising Co-ordinator. The post holder will be required to oversee all fundraising related activities.

Relevant experience and knowledge is desirable.

Closing Date: 12pm on Monday 19th March, 2021

We are looking for a Trusts Fundriaser to join this inspiring international charity to be responsible for researching, identifying and applying to trusts and foundations and other grant-making bodies with timely, well written and compelling proposals.

The Charity An incredible international social welfare charity based in Salisbury.

The Role
Maintain and build on our rolling programme of applications for 300+ existing Trusts identifying relevant and timely projects best suited to each funder.
Support the development of a stewardship programme for existing grant making trusts and their trustees and ensure the timely feedback of reports to funders.
Work closely with the team in the UK and operations staff abroad to identify relevant programmes and activities for funding, procuring the relevant information and costings and ensuring no overlap.
Be responsible for the accurate and up-to-date database records of all grant making trusts.
Work with the Head of Fundraising & Communications on projected income and expenditure in line with planned activities.
Build and develop relationships with trust representatives through written and face to face communications with support from the Head of Fundraising & Communications.

The Candidate
Experience of writing compelling and successful fundraising proposals for trusts and foundations.
A track record of achieving funding targets, either alone or as part of a team.
Project management skills to handle tasks and deadlines efficiently and effectively.

IMPORTANT NOTE
The client is reviewing applications on a rolling basis so please apply ASAP to not miss out.
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Spitalfields City Farm's education programme has grown steadily over the years and we are wanting to continue this growth, working both on site at the Farm and off site within our local schools. Environmental education plays a large part at the Farm and we would like the programme to expand and offer a variety of services in the coming years. 

This is a great opportunity to really make a difference within a small organisation that is wanting to grow and strengthen its operational model. The role would be ideal for someone who wishes to play a crucial part in an organisation that is on a journey of modernisation and improvement of its practices. 

If you are passionate about supporting young people to reach their potential, we want you to join our partnership! Bonny Downs Community Association (BDCA) and Renewal Programme (RP) have come together in an exciting new youth project and are seeking 2 x experienced Youth Co-coordinators to provide the young people of Newham with spaces to enjoy, support to achieve their best, and opportunities to make a positive difference in their community.

About us

BDCA is a dynamic community-led charity that has been serving the residents of the London Borough of Newham since 1998. Our motto is, “working together to change lives and transform our community”.  The Renewal Programme has also been working in the borough for 50 years and is passionate about investing in community and supporting people to rise through dignity, inspiration, and empowerment. Together we have a combined track record of over 70 years’ Newham focussed service delivery. including local club youth provision. holiday activities, evening drop-ins, sports activities and youth leadership programmes.

About the roles

These new posts offer an exciting opportunity to play a driving role in launching a new package of services for young people across the economically disadvantaged but beautifully diverse East Ham area of Newham. Each role is 36 hours per week and for an initial fixed term period of 2 years pending further funding. Please see the full job descriptions and person specifications attached and do note an enhanced DBS check will be required.

Our ideal candidates will have significant youth work experience, a passion for working with young people from diverse backgrounds and a high level of motivation to develop an excellent and impactful youth offer.  You will be excellent relationship builders that are enthused by partnership working, and given current circumstances you will also need to be creative in your approach to adapt youth engagement offers safely and in line with Covid-19 restrictions. You will need to demonstrate that you are professional, organised, efficient and able to manage our sessional youth staff, sports coaches, junior leaders and workshop providers. You will also have a robust understanding of safeguarding policy and procedures.

With one role based predominantly at BDCA (London E6) and the other at RP (London E12), you will work together to plan, lead, manage and evaluate sessions in venues across the East Ham community, ensuring project outcomes are effectively delivered. Key shared project outcomes are:

• Provide safe places to enjoy = at least 6 venues will be open for a total of 1759 hours of youth activities each year.
• Increase youth engagement = Each year, at least 495 unique young people will access our regular activities and accredited courses and feel a greater sense of community connection as a result.
• Grow youth leadership = Each year, at least 45 young people will receive intensive year-long support to achieve their best and build their hope and agency to make positive change in their own lives and in their wider community too through accredited youth leadership courses and social action campaigns.
• Deliver inspiring and diverting activities = Each year, the programme will deliver at least 25 co-produced activities including sports, creative arts, wellbeing workshops, free play, tuition support, educational workshops, offsite trips, training and mentoring.

Each role will however have slightly different areas of responsibility as follows:

Youth co-ordinator 1 (BDCA)

This post holder will be specifically responsible for coordinating: four outdoor MUGA sports sessions and one outdoor BMX session per week; year round Saturday volunteering sessions for young sports leaders; support to complete Duke of Edinburgh award scheme led by specialist partner and an annual music production project led by specialist provider. They will also be directly delivering: three virtual activity videos per month; two annual residentials for 15 participants; three-week summer volunteering placement with accredited Sports Leadership Award for 30 participants; monthly Stepping Up life skills training and social action campaign planning workshops plus regular mentoring calls for 15 participants; annual music premiere event for up to 100 attendees; and 10 day trips per year for up to 15 participants.

Youth co-ordinator 2 (RP)

This post holder will be specifically responsible for coordinating and delivering five evening youth clubs per week including a tuition club, journalism club and three drop-in free play sessions with creative workshops. They will be charged with leading the project’s monthly youth forums during the above sessions and also supporting participants to attend borough-wide Youth Citizens Assemblies and Area Youth Forum meetings. So as well as delivering high quality inclusive activities in safe supervised spaces, this new Project Coordinator will focus on increasing access to platforms where youth voices can be heard and younger leaders are supported to help steer local services to boost engagement and impact.

Application process: Please apply by attaching an up to date CV AND covering letter (max 2 pages, applications without cover letters WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED) demonstrating how your skills meet the Job Description and Person Specification and why you are interesting in applying for the role. If your application preference or request is for one specific role over the other then please state this in your cover letter otherwise we will assume you wish to be considered for either role within a single application. We are also willing to consider job share applications for each role from strong candidates

Application deadline:

Please note there is no fixed  closing date, but we are keen to recruit to these posts as quickly as possible and so early applications are very much encouraged. We will invite interviews and begin the selection process on a rolling basis, with the aim to have the positions filled as soon as appropriate candidates are identified.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Both BDCA and RP are committed to recruiting high quality candidates whose skills and experience are most suited to the jobs on offer regardless of sex, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion (or beliefs), marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age or political affiliation.

Do you want to work for an established and respected local mental health charity?  

Solent Mind is the leading ­mental health charity across Hampshire providing a range of high quality services to improve people’s mental wellbeing and to promote choice and rights to everyone who needs our support. Our services operate in various locations throughout the Hampshire area.

Our Peer Support & Crisis Service runs a range of projects across all ages, led by and for people who have experienced a mental health issue. This includes working closely with a range of other organisations to deliver and develop opportunities in our region.

Reference: ACPSCMar21

ADMINISTRATION CO-ORDINATOR (Peer Support & Crisis)

Contract: Fixed Term (12 months from commencement of role)

Hours: 30 Hours Per Week (over minimum of 4 days with days/times negotiable)

Salary Range: £19,201 to £20,680 Pro Rata Per Annum

Location: Southampton

Closing Date: Wed 17 Mar 2021 (Before 9.00am)

Interview Dates: W/C Mon 29 Mar 2021

As an Administration Co-Ordinator, you will play a key role in supporting the development of our peer support and crisis programmes. In particular, you will help to process and record referrals, build and administer networks, share learning and help to analyse our impact across a number of projects.

You will need to have personal, lived experience of a mental health issue, as well as excellent communication and ICT skills and a track record in administration/co-ordination of projects.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE, PLEASE SEE THE

‘WORK WITH US’ THEN 'CURRENT VACANCIES' PAGE ON THE SOLENT MIND WEBSITE

​CV’s will not be accepted nor do we accept applications from recruitment agencies

Posts may be subject to a relevant DBS check

Solent Mind welcomes applications from all the communities in which we work.

Appointments are made on merit.

Charity registered number 1081116

Registered with Limited Liability in England and Wales No: 4004500

Development Coordinator
Location: King’s Cross, London*
Salary: circa £26,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time

Art Fund is the national fundraising charity for art. We believe that art can make you see, think and feel differently, and through our work we help make art more accessible to as many visitors as possible, wherever they are.

We give grants to help museums and galleries acquire works of art for their collections, share them with wide audiences, and support the training and professional development of curators. We are supported by our growing membership of 159,000 through the National Art Pass, as well as the generosity of many trusts, foundations and other individuals.

We are recruiting an exceptional Development Co-ordinator to play a crucial role in supporting the Art Fund Development team. The role involves regular communication with donors, planning and attending Art Partner (patron) events throughout the year (online and in-person), and maintaining up-to-date tracking and database records. The Development Co-ordinator will also steward and solicit support from their own portfolio of high net worth individuals.

The ideal candidate will have some experience of working within a development team, or similar environment, and will have an interest in a career in fundraising. They will be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of fundraising processes and will be confident in working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. They will need strong organisational skills, great attention to detail, and a keenness to learn and maintain new systems and processes.

*Whilst this role is advertised as office based, Art Fund will remain a remote-working organisation until at least 30 June 2021. This role is located at our King Cross office (2 Granary Square, London N1C 4BH).

Closing date: 9am 22nd March 2021

For more information:
Please download the Job Description included below and click the apply button to attach your CV, it will be sent automatically to us. 

This post is UK-based. Non-EC nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.

Art Fund is committed to recruiting applicants from a diverse pool this includes attracting talent from diverse geographical locations. This information will also be used to shape our approach to flexible working.

No agencies please.

Service User Engagement Coordinator

Contract: Permanent, Part-Time

Hours: 28 per week

Location: London

Salary: Grade 12, £28,793 pro rata per annum (actual salary: £23, 034)

Closing date: 21 March 2021

Expected date of interviews: W/C 29 March 2021

We have an exciting opportunity for a Service User Engagement Co-ordinator to join the Survivor Empowerment Directorate. You will be responsible for facilitating and increasing service user participation and will support the development and delivery of a strategic approach to service user engagement nationally so that it becomes an integral part of the whole organisation. This pivotal role will be working with service users and staff to develop service user insight to drive service and other reforms . It will also contribute to the development and rollout of co-delivered services in line with empowerment philosophies built into Freedom from Torture’s evolving rehabilitation model.

In addition, you will lead the development of peer support activities for service users who have been discharged from therapy but wish to have ongoing support from other survivors as part of their continued social reconnection towards ‘full inclusion and participation in society’.

The successful candidate will possess facilitation skills in order to facilitate and moderate large groups with diverse needs. Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships is also essential. Ideally you will have excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, Internet Research and Social Media.

 It is desirable for you to have lived experience of torture and/or asylum system.

In return, we offer a competitive package, with a generous 30 day annual leave entitlement, and 6% employer pension contribution (minimum 1% employee contribution)

To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please click the link provided.

Freedom from Torture is dedicated to healing and protecting people who have survived torture. We provide therapies to improve physical and mental health, we medically document torture, and we provide legal and welfare help. We expose torture globally, we fight to hold torturing states to account and we campaign for fairer treatment of torture survivors in the UK.

We campaign for national and global change, using evidence from our services and survivor voices to protect and promote survivors' rights and hold torturing states to account. We are proud to play a significant role in the global anti-torture movement. Survivors, active and empowered, are at the centre of all of our work.

Freedom from Torture is committed to its responsibilities under safeguarding, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS disclosure, as well as a need for full employment history and up to date employment references.

Freedom from Torture is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

If you have a passion for organising events and activities to bring people together then this fun and vibrant role is for you. This exciting role is suited to someone with great organisational skills and the ability to motivate and inspire people to participate. The applicant will need to able to work on their own initiative, be a ‘can do’ person and be creative.

Our Activities Co-ordinator will work with our peer network of disabled people to develop new activities based on need and demand and as well as continuing with our range of social activities already set up. Our activities provide ways for disabled people to come and together to learn and share experiences. Current activities include an art club, book club, drama, choir and more. The programme of activities will engage disabled people across all impairment groups and across the borough of Richmond. The programme which can consist of regular group activities, trips, talks, campaigning and more. The programme will be shaped by disabled people. The Peer Network Co-ordinator will work with disabled people to become peer mentors that support in the organising of the sessions, marketing and creating a programme of events.

During lockdown activities have included setting up group zoom activities, organising phone befriending and supporting our other Covid activities such as the food hub and our shopping and prescription service. A flexible and proactive is needed!

You will have excellent communication and IT skills, administrative skills and be fully competent on Microsoft applications. You will have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.