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Department: Learning
Location: Blended between office and home (England and Wales)
Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.
Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a difference, every single day, to people from all walks of life? The people that turn to Citizens Advice need help overcoming an obstacle in their lives – from debt to evictions to trouble at work – and you can be key to them getting the support they need in the quickest, easiest, and most effective way.
The role
We’re looking for a Volunteer Development Officer to support us in the delivery and development of high quality volunteering across our organisation. You will champion and support volunteering in Citizens Advice and influence the position and profile of volunteering across the service. You’ll work closely with the Head of Volunteering to support the delivery of the new volunteering strategy, ensuring that stakeholders from across the organisation are engaged in its development. You’ll provide operational volunteer management direction and support and maintain high standards in volunteering through the provision of guidance, tools, information and training.
Apply if:
- You have strong experience of supporting good practice in volunteer management, including an up to date understanding of how to make volunteering accessible and inclusive.
- You enjoy working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders and co-creating solutions.
- You are passionate about volunteering and the positive impact it can have.
- To find out what the full role will entail and what you will be doing click below for the role profile and person specification.
If you would like to apply, please submit an anonymous CV and a cover letter addressing the following essential criteria from the job pack:
- Excellent knowledge of good practice in volunteer management and development and experience of supporting the application of this in a range of settings and contexts.
- An uptodate understanding of how to make volunteering accessible and inclusive and passionate about finding ways to put this into practice.
- Experience of developing and delivering good practice guidance, templates and advice on a one to one and group basis, preferably in a volunteering context.
- Experience and confidence in developing and delivering presentations and training sessions and facilitating workshops or peer learning sessions.
- Experience of working with data to inform planning and decision-making, particularly around the value and impact of volunteering.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is of strategic importance within the organisation and recognised as integral to all we do as a service.
Central to pursuing our EDI mission is building diverse and inclusive teams in which everyone has a sense of belonging. We believe inclusion is a social justice issue - a principle that underpins our all EDI work. To that end, we particularly welcome applications from people we would like to see better represented in our organisation and sector - people of colour, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people. If you are disabled and meet our minimum criteria you will be guaranteed an interview for this role and we will provide reasonable adjustments as needed. We follow the social model of disability.
The National Citizens Advice Operates from offices in England and Wales, with 4 regional offices based in Cardiff, London, Birmingham and Leeds, therefore all successful applicants must be based within England or Wales.
Our commitment to colleague wellbeing is reflected in us being awarded Gold in the Health & Wellbeing category, as well as Overall Winners, at the Employee Experience Awards 2022.
Please be aware that Citizens Advice is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.
In the event of a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the application early.
Interviews are scheduled for WC 10th June.
This vacancy closes at 23.59 on the closing date.
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Support Dogs is a innovative, energetic national charity dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children and adults living with some of the most challenging medical conditions. It trains specialist assistance dogs to achieve this.
We rely 100% on voluntary donations and so fundraising is vital to our ability to provide and grow our services. This newly created role will give additional support to our community fundraising activity to maximise fundraising opportunities and increase charitable income. The role will be helping to organise events, and support individuals and groups with their own fundraising activity and events.
Role: Community and Participation Manager
Contract Type: Permanent, 0.8FTE - 30 hours per week
Salary: Up to £26,400 (pro rata of £33,000), 20 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata), 4% employer pension contribution
Reporting to: Head of Neighbourhoods Responsible for: Freelance staff and Volunteers (subject to projects and programmes)
New Art Exchange (NAE) is a pioneering creative space in Hyson Green, Nottingham. We’re the UK’s largest gallery dedicated to contemporary visual arts from the Global Ethnic Majority. We set out to reshape the contemporary art narrative by championing diversity and inclusivity and by providing a platform for underrepresented voices in the art world.
Purpose of the role
The Community and Participation Manager will be a key member of NAE’s Neighbourhood’s team, responsible for ensuring the effective planning, coordination, and delivery of a wide range of community projects and events that engage and inspire our local communities (predominantly from the Global Ethnic Majority). Based from within NAE’s purpose built creative space, in the heart of one of Nottingham’s most diverse areas - Hyson Green, the post holder will work with local community partners, schools and other key stakeholders to ensure the community programme is representative of the diverse voices from our local communities and has their involvement through all that we do.
Main duties of the role
With strategic oversight from the Head of Neighbourhood develop and deliver a diverse range of activity with and for the community including (but not limited to) workshops, festivals, conferences, and functions, ensuring they are aligned with NAE’s overall vision, goals and budget.
Supporting the Head of Neighbourhoods to identify and secure external funding opportunities, sponsorships, and partnerships to support the events when required.
Act as lead contact with key stakeholders, including community groups, schools, partners, citizen panels, artists, vendors, and local authorities, to ensure smooth collaboration and communication.
Support the Comms team to develop and implement marketing and promotional strategies to raise awareness of projects and events with a focus on attracting diverse audiences.
Manage budgets and financial reporting for community projects, ensuring that expenses are within budget and that financial records are accurate and up to date. In line with the overarching Neighbourhoods strategy, develop project plans, budgets, and timelines and maintain accurate records.
Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety regulations and obtain necessary permits and licenses.
Lead project staff (including contracting and acting as project manager and day to day contact for them) which will consist of freelancers, contractors, and volunteers.
Track progress, address issues, and produce reports and evaluations for internal and external stakeholders, including NAE’s Senior Management Team and local community leaders.
Employee Benefits:
20 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata), 4% employer pension contribution
For further information please refer to the job description attached below.
How to apply
Please submit a 2-page covering letter & a CV (of no more than 2 pages) outlining why you are interested in the role and working for NAE and how you feel your experience meets the criteria. Applications should be sent via 'Quick Apply' by 5pm on Wednesday 19 June 2024.
As outlined in the job pack attached, if you self-identify as being from a Global Ethnic Majority background and
have demonstrable experience of programming or creating work for community groups, please state so clearly on your supporting statement.
If you would like an informal conversation about this role, Vicki Grace at Achates Recruits, who are supporting us in the recruitment of this role would be pleased to speak to you. Please contact Vicki on vicki(at)achates(dot)org(dot)uk to arrange a suitable time to speak. These conversations will not form part of our selection process.
NAE is the UK’s largest gallery dedicated to contemporary visual arts from the Global Ethnic Majority.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you love to find and share stories from around the world?
Are you an experienced fundraiser, with a passion for inspiring supporters to help people living in extreme poverty fulfil their God-given potential?
If that's you, then Tearfund's Fundraising Marketing team could be the right place for you! This role is part of a high-performing team working with colleagues in almost 50 countries across the globe to find and share stories of need and hope, which will encourage our current and potential supporters in their giving.
The Marketing Executive role is responsible for the delivery of fundraising appeals and supporter retention activity designed to show our supporters the impact of their support and give them the opportunity to become even more engaged in Tearfund's mission.
We are particularly looking for a fundraiser who has experience in the delivery of multi-channel campaigns and the challenge of reaching new audiences. We are especially keen to hear from those who are experienced in and passionate about both print and digital direct marketing, and using that passion to encourage our supporters to help people living in extreme poverty. Is that you?
Do you have the following experience?
- Planning and delivering multi-channel direct marketing fundraising and retention campaigns to a range of audiences
- Project managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders
- Monitoring and evaluating campaigns, with a test and learn mentality
- Working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders including creative agencies
Do you have the following skills?
- Ability to see through activity from start to finish
- A flexible approach to your work, showing agility to adapt and make changes if required
- Ability to influence and work alongside senior stakeholders
- Strategic thinking, and desire to drive forward new ways of doing things.
If that's you, then our Fundraising Marketing Team would love to meet you.
Please note: This is a full time 12 month maternity cover contract, working 35 hours per week, flexible working patterns may be considered.
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds (in our UK workforce) as these groups are currently under-represented at Tearfund.
Hybrid Working: This role is eligible for hybrid working and you will be required to work from a designated Tearfund office and from your home by agreement with the line manager
All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.
The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding issues. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Tearfund's vision is an exciting one: to see people lifted out of poverty, living transformed lives and fulfilling their God-given potential. We do this through transforming communities through the local church. In the UK and International Partnerships team, we have the joy of helping to make that happen.
We're at an exciting stage in the UK and International Partnerships team at Tearfund, as we reach out to a range of UK churches and donors, seeking to secure larger gifts to enable Tearfund to help more people who are living in poverty.
Our vision is to train and equip 250,000 global churches to be centres of holistic transformation within their communities. We have the privilege of working with a wide range of funders, as well as Tearfund's field staff, technical experts and leadership team. We enable churches and other donors to connect with the issues they are passionate about and to challenge the injustices they see.
We are looking for an excellent Church Partnerships Executive to connect with church leaders that already support us, and build relationships with churches who are keen to learn more about us.
Being a good relationship builder is essential to this role - both internally and externally.
If you are a confident, proactive and self-motivated relationship builder, passionate about justice and the role of the local church, who is able to inspire others, we would love to hear from you. Part of this role involves speaking to churches and taking leaders on international trips.
Interviews for this role will take place on the 13th June 2024. Applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.
Hybrid working: This role is eligible for hybrid working and you will be required to work from the Teddington Tearfund office and from your home by agreement with the line manager.
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds (in our UK workforce) as these groups are currently under-represented at Tearfund.
The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding issues. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced counsellor to join our existing team of counsellors working remotely to support cancer patients being treated by our partner GenesisCare, in 14 centres across England. Within this partnership we are committed to using a whole person approach in assessing and supporting patients. We acknowledge that cancer treatment can affect all aspects of a person – body, mind, spirit, and emotions.
Job Title: Treatment Support Counsellor (Remote Worker)
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Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time (14 hours per week)
Salary: £29,000 - £31,000 dependent upon experience (pro rata)
Location: Based at home
Benefits: 30 days holiday pro rata plus 8 bank holidays pro-rata
This role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish effective rapport and deliver therapeutic interventions via telephone or video link. We are looking for a professional who can work in a flexible, intelligent, and creative way. Candidates should have experience of working as a remote counsellor within the NHS, charity sector or private practice, and have knowledge, experience/understanding of how cancer treatment can affect a patient’s health and wellbeing.
Key role considerations
- This role requires remote delivery of counselling sessions
- Most of the patient work is based on a short-term relationship (4 sessions)
The successful partnership with GenesisCare is entering its tenth year and the treatment support service that we offer to cancer patients has shown to be both statistically and clinically significant. If you are driven to support patients whilst they undergo cancer treatment, this could be the opportunity for you.
Penny Brohn UK have been working in partnership with GenesisCare UK, a private healthcare company, since 2013. We deliver an integrated cancer care approach which includes complementary treatment support and lifestyle advice for patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy at all of their 14 centres across the UK. For over 40 years, Penny Brohn UK has supported people with cancer to feel more physically and emotionally able to manage the impacts of their diagnosis and treatment, be more in control of their choices and have the best quality of life possible.
We are proactively taking action to support EDI and Wellbeing to support our ethos of creating a diverse culture that is reflective of both our employees and the lived experience of all communities touched by cancer. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, or disability.
Timetable for application
The vacancy will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. To avoid disappointment, we suggest that applications are made as soon as possible.
Start date: ASAP, to be agreed with the successful candidate
TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:
If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the button to be directed to our website
No agencies please.
Residential Care Home Manager (Mental Health)
Acocks Green, Birmingham
£35,203 per annum, (may include evening and weekend work and assisting with regulated services on-call cover)
37.5 hours per week
Are you a natural leader, able to facilitate recovery activities, passionate about mental health and able to motivate others?
Do you have an interest in working with those who experience mental health distress who are living in a Residential Care Home?
Our client is a leading provider of mental health services in Birmingham and the West Midlands. They are currently looking for an experienced Residential Care Home Manager to join their forward thinking and innovative team.
Their care home can accommodate up to fifteen residents either male or female. They provide an environment that focuses on fast-track rehabilitation for a period up to 18 months for adults who have been referred from an in-patient forensic mental health setting.
In this post, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Registered Care Home, in line with the standards set by the Care Quality Commission, and their funders.
You will ensure that the appropriate level of provision of services to service users is maintained. Leading a skilled team, you will take responsibility for the assessment of peoples’ skills, needs, and wishes, and the coordination of support packages, with the twin objectives of creating conditions conducive to recovery, and improving service user’s ability to lead an ordinary life and to be part of their community.
The successful candidate will have previous management / supervisory experience in the care field and an NVQ Level 3 in Care and an equivalent Management qualification. You must be committed to recovery-based practice and able to demonstrate a positive and enabling attitude towards people recovering from severe mental distress.
Benefits include an attractive defined contribution pension scheme, Paycare which offers employees affordable cover for a range of healthcare treatments, an Employee Assistance Programme which includes free counselling and a comprehensive training programme.
Our client's people are key to the success of the organisation, and they are recognised as both a Mindful Employer as well as achieving Gold standard success in Investors in People. They welcome applications from people who have experienced mental health difficulties.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 16th June 2024
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 26th June 2024
Associate Board Member
Nottingham
£2,964 per annum
Do you want to be a voice for change? If so, join our Board and help shape change at NCHA
We are looking for two Associate Board Members
Our client strives to be an inclusive employer and they particularly welcome applicants from ethnic minority communities, LGBTQ+ communities, women and people with disabilities to ensure they fully represent their communities.
As they also value diversity in experience and sector, they review the make-up of their Board annually to ensure they’ve got the right representation to enable them to continue to make the right decisions for customers, colleagues and the organisation as a whole.
And this is where you come in. They’re recruiting for:
Two Associate Board Member
Associate roles are designed for customers with no or limited experience of board work, in order to develop individuals in this area – although individuals should still be committed to our client's values and be willing/able to contribute effectively. For one of the Associate roles, they are looking for someone with operational or strategic experience in IT, in particular cyber security experience. This person would ideally be working toward CISSP or CISM certification – or have demonstrable experience. For the other role, your commitment and attitude are the most important attributes we are looking for.
All applicants should be enthusiastic team players who share their CLEAR values, have a passion for housing and social care, and are looking for an Associate Board Member role with a socially conscious Housing Association.
You will work as part of a team and be collectively responsible for ensuring the success of our client, and its compliance with all legal and regulatory obligations.
Finally, you will accept the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Board Membership including meeting the fit and proper persons test under the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.
About You
You will be enthusiastic about their aims, have excellent communication skills and a clear understanding of the issues facing the Housing and Care sectors; along with a strong commitment and empathy with their values and objectives.
You will be a values-driven person with an understanding of the needs of diverse communities, including people with disabilities and those who are socially disadvantaged.
You will demonstrate sound independent judgement and have the ability to work effectively in a team.
You will have the flexibility to attend and participate in a minimum of eight daytime or evening meetings per year, and development activities such as induction, training and performance review sessions, or events, as reasonably required.
You will be a customer of our client, and, for one of the roles, you will have IT experience.
What’s in it for you?
- Training and support towards your personal development
- A chance to gain Non-Executive Board skills and experience or expand your existing skills
- Opportunities to network as you would be representing our client externally when required
- IT equipment provided
Remuneration: £2,964 per annum
If you’ve got a passion for what they do, please click APPLY now and be assured that you will be joining a successful Board and contributing to their vision of “More Homes, Great Services, Better Lives”.
We are looking forward to receiving your application!
Save the dates
By 8 July 2023: Completion of Personality Questionnaire (if shortlisted)
10 & 11 July 2024: In-person interviews at Pelham House, NG5 1AG
Please note that they are not offering visa sponsorship for these roles.
Battersea’s Income Generation department raises around 60% of the Charity’s total income. Working with colleagues across the organisation, we provide members of the public and organisations with opportunities to engage with Battersea and to support our work to make sure Battersea can be here for every cat and dog now and in the future. Our supporters are at the very heart of our fundraising and our Supporter Services Team ensures that all our fundraising is undertaken with care, attention, is compliant and data driven to enable our teams to fundraise effectively. They support our donors and customers that give generously to Battersea ensuring that they are recognised and celebrated through excellence in customer care.
We are looking for an individual to join us as a Supporter Services Administrator to deliver excellent supporter care to existing, potential and previous supporters of Battersea, to develop relationships and fundraise Battersea.
The ideal candidate would be someone who has experience of working in a customer services environment with strong administration skills, with empathy and the ability to communicate clearly with different groups of people.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
At Battersea, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.
By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives, and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse ethnic communities and people with disabilities, who we know are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 9th June 2024
Interview date(s): w/c 17th June - w/c 24th June 2024
For full details, please download our recruitment pack.
To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Amnesty International UK (AIUK) has a simple aim: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they are denied. If you want to use your skills, knowledge, and experience to be successful in this role, you could be our new People Team Administrator.
About the role
You will be joining a dedicated and passionate People and Culture Department who pride themselves in supporting the organisation with all people related needs, with a responsive and approachable service. This will range from overseeing the end to end recruitment and onboarding procedure to processing monthly payroll changes and reporting. This role plays an integral part of ensuring we meet people's needs by acting as a first point of contact to all AIUK colleague queries which cover the full employee lifecycle and escalating issues when needed. You will also support on general People activities such as learning, wellbeing and engagement.
More details can be found by downloading the job description from our careers portal.
The role may be for you if:
- You have a strong interest, and a basic understanding of Human Resources principles but specific experience in a HR role is not necessary.
- Your organisation and prioritisation skills will allow you to work flexibly between different tasks smoothly.
- You collaborate and positively contribute to an inclusive culture as well as communicate with tact and clarity.
- You'll have experience of a variety of administration tasks, including using database system.
Our Commitment to you
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism (IDEA) are at the core of our values. We want to be an organisation that tackles structural inequality and prejudice as well as be an actively anti-racist organisation. This means taking a meaningful and equitable approach to supporting and developing you and others during your time with us.
New colleagues receive 27 days leave annually (29 after five years), as well as bank holidays (pro rated for part time) and 3 wellbeing days. 2-5% employee pension contributions are matched at 6-9% and we offer 6 months full pay for family leave. We offer flexible working such as compressed work patterns and job shares.
Apply for this role
This vacancy advert may be taken down from job boards earlier than the stated deadline if a high standard of applications is received (if you have started an application in our portal, you will still have opportunity to complete it by the original deadline).
We welcome applications from everyone and particularly encourage applications from people from an ethnic minority background, and people with a disability to help us achieve a balanced representation in our workforce, especially at senior grades.
To reduce bias in our shortlisting process, AIUK operates an anonymised application process. If for any reason you prefer to apply in a different format, or require adjustments in the process, please get in touch. To support all candidates to perform their best at interview, we send questions 24 hours in advance. We are a disability confident organisation.
Visit amnesty.org.uk/jobs for application guidance and information on benefits, recruitment inclusion and hybrid working.
This is an interesting and varied role providing administrative support across the organisation. As the first point of contact within the organisation you will be responsible for liaising with a large range of stakeholders from supporters to Members of Parliament.
This role will be responsible for office administration including liaising with the landlord, office suppliers, providing supporting the finance function including processing direct debits, staff credit cards and supplier invoices. The role will also support some HR functions in particular recruitment and onboarding of new staff.
Lastly this role will play an active part of the operations team providing support to staff across the organisation a wide range of activities such as booking flights, organising events and all staff away days.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the TCV Sussex team to expand and develop our Health Walks offer as part of our new Green Gateways social prescribing project.
The successful candidate is likely to have previous experience of managing volunteers, delivering training and have knowledge of social prescribing or public health. For more information please see TCV website.
East Sussex Health Walks is a long running county-wide scheme of weekly one hour walks led by trained community volunteers. Last year we had nearly 20,000 walking engagements and we want to build on this. This post is for a Health Walk Coordinator to coordinate and develop the programme to help even more people to improve their health and wellbeing with regular, manageable exercise.
You will be coordinating the existing programme of Health Walks (approximately 25 per week) and managing the large group of Volunteer Health Walk Leaders (currently about 100). You will be responsible for recruiting and training new volunteers and developing new Health Walks to meet the funder's targets, including liaising with local partners, mapping, risk assessing and planning.
There will be ongoing marketing and publicity needs, as well as regular internal comms with volunteers to make sure they feel supported and valued and to reinforce and role model TCV best practise for safe, inclusive and supportive activities.
You will also be responsible for general project running tasks such as purchasing, scheme admin, report writing, attending events, liaising with funders & partners, meeting targets and deadlines.
Experience required/desirable:
- Managing, supporting & recruiting volunteers
- Delivering training
- Health & wellbeing projects / public health / social prescribing
The post is currently funded until October 2025. It is full-time (35 hours per week) and based in the TCV office in Hastings but covers the whole county. TCV supports a flexible approach to determining the days and hours worked and we are open to discussions about hybrid working. The role may include occasional weekend and evening work.
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during your application. If you would like to discuss your requirements further please contact the People Team via email or telephone. We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.
A full, clean or near clean UK driving licence is required for this post, which has been held for a minimum of one year.
About Reall
Reall is an innovator and investor in climate-smart affordable housing for people living on low incomes in urban Africa and Asia.
Reall’s purpose is to improve the lives of 100M people in urban Africa and Asia by 2030 through affordable housing. We’re doing this because homes aren’t just a fundamental human right; they unleash unimaginable human potential to shape a future of gender parity, climate resilience, clean air, renewable energy, and socio-economic justice.
Working within the Programme and Business Development Department, you will support the embedding of all climate related activities across Reall’s existing programmes and future work.
The Role
We are seeking an agile, smart, confident individual with a can-do attitude to support Reall’s Climate Advocacy and Green Building Programme. You will work with the Programme Lead to drive the organisation’s capacity to become a thought and practice-leader in climate-smart and affordable homes across Urban Africa and Asia. Acting as an agent of change for the climate, the role will support, enable, and coordinate all climate related activities to help Reall deliver climate-positive work and monitor its impact across its markets.
You will have the following skills, knowledge, and experience:
- Ability to build and maintain momentum ensuring project milestones and deadlines are met.
- Experience in completing research-based tasks and gathering critical information with the ability to share findings in various written and spoken formats when required
- Understanding of emerging markets or the ability to gain insight and learn about the sustainable cities sector and green affordable housing.
- Excellent coordination, facilitation, planning capabilities.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills suitable for a wide range of audiences.
- Responsibility for and experience in administering and coordinating work streams and ensuring deadlines are met by all
- Ability to work with directly and effectively or facilitate interactions with diverse stakeholders, including governments, civil society, and private sector partners.
- Experience in supporting projects and delivering high-quality results and outputs.
Full details are in the job description and person specification, which are available by clicking through to apply for this role. Please note that you must have the right to live and work in the UK to be eligible to apply for this role.
Why work at Reall?
With a modest UK-based team, Reall is an organisation driven by efficiency, with comparatively huge ambitions and a track record of significant success.
Our internal operations are underpinned by a culture of psychological safety, promoting trust, curiosity, and confidence. This means that staff feel secure to speak their minds, tackle challenges creatively, and can never be described as risk averse.
A committed investor in its staff, Reall promotes an environment of conscious diversity in all its forms. You’ll be joining a high-performing, cohesive team with its sights firmly on global impact.
Reall is committed to equality and diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We positively encourage applications from those who are suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief, as Reall believes a diverse and inclusive workforce is important for our organisation and will lead to greater results and enhance our way of working.
Salary – £28,000 - £36,000 per annum dependent on experience
Working hours – Normal office hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. We are open to flexible working patterns subject to the objectives and outcomes of the role being met. We are currently working hybrid with blended office and homeworking with the ability to work up to three days from home.
Annual Leave – 25 days plus 1 additional day for every year of service, plus an additional day off on your birthday
Benefits – Access to RewardHub, which provides high street discounts and a cashback reward scheme in popular online and retail outlets
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including enhanced statutory provisions, option to access an enhanced pension scheme, RewardHub, cycle to work scheme, death in service coverage, on-site health and well-being support including access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential support to colleagues. Along with to access to funded training and further career development.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a new role created to assist the small but growing team at SKT with our primary goal of engaging and mobilising residents in the neighbourhood we serve, numbering around 7500 people. SKT will assume management of community and event spaces at the heart of the neighbourhood this year and we are preparing service providers to make room for community voice in shaping local services. Involving residents in shaping their future is central to our purpose, whether by ensuring local assets and amenities work for them, or by influencing service delivery. This makes the Community Engagement Coordinator role an exciting and important addition to the team.
Main Tasks:
Volunteer Recruitment, Training and Coordination
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Recruit and maintain a team of twenty active volunteers from the local community to assist in community building initiatives.
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Develop and deliver a volunteer programme to engage the South Kilburn community which will likely include, but not limited to:
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Community research and consultation
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Public space improvements (greening, activation etc)
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Promoting community cohesion through events
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Train volunteers in peer-engagement and consultation practice,
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Induct and supervise skilled volunteers, as necessary.
Community Cohesion and Wellbeing
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Encourage and inspire volunteers to work as a team, take ownership of each activity, and to celebrate collective successes,
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Involve volunteers in planning and delivering community projects and events.
Resident Voice
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Collaborate with the Community Engagement, Partnership and Marketing Manager to develop and deliver a consultation plan to better understand residents’ needs and priorities,
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Conduct outreach in the community with trained volunteers, including door-to-door canvassing, satisfaction surveys, pop-up stalls etc.
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Collect and systematically analyse information gathered through outreach and community consultation.
Widening Participation
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Increase rates of community participation, belonging and pride across all segments of the community in South Kilburn.
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Use creative methods to increase engagement with decision making from all sections of our diverse community.
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Contribute to a new system of representative community governance, enabling the resident body to speak with one voice,
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With partners, support the coordination of community events in South Kilburn.
Empowerment and Progression
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Maintain continued awareness of local opportunities and train volunteers to disseminate accurate information and signposting,
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Seek opportunities for volunteer progression including supporting those looking to do so in to work and work-placements with local businesses.
Partnerships and information sharing
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Maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including partner charities, volunteers, Brent Council officers and community members,
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Work with the Communications and Engagement officer to disseminate useful information to residents.
Other
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Be an ambassador for SKT and ensure our values of joy, collaboration and inclusion are upheld by the volunteer team.
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Be responsible for organising team building days and social events for SKT staff, volunteers, and Trustees.
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As we are a small but growing team, the Community Coordinator is expected to participate in team actions, mobilising through outreach and events to increase our collective impact for the community.
This job description does not constitute a 'term and condition of employment'. It is provided only as a guide to assist the employee in the performance of their job and may be varied from time to time.
Person Specification
Essential Qualities:
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Approachable and personable,
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Organised,
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A good facilitator and convenor,
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Passionate about people and social justice,
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High level of empathy, an understanding of regeneration, and experience of supporting and involving communities experiencing stress.
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Committed to the principles of equal opportunities and diversity.
Essential Skills and Knowledge:
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Demonstrable ability to plan and manage own workload,
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Experience in leading and motivating teams,
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Excellent verbal communication and active listening,
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Persuasive, credible and determined,
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Can demonstrate initiative.
Desirable:
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Spoken Arabic, Somalian, Eritrean, Bengali (Sylheti), French, Portuguese or other widely spoken minority language in South Kilburn,
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Knowledge of community organising techniques and methodology.
*’Flexible working’ means this role could suit someone wanting to work 9am to 5pm or 10am -6pm three days a week or shorter hours over more days to fit around childcare commitments, for example.
Working with the communty to shape the future of South Kilburn.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking to appoint an administrator at our YMCA Small Street Centre. The role includes providing excellent customer support, ensuring the smooth operation of all key tasks relating to front of house reception. You will greet visitors, make bookings for conference room hires, provide refreshments, distribute mail, and respond to telephone queries. High-standard organisation skills, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential.
Benefits
Apart from a competitive salary and the opportunity to work for a company that is passionate about giving back to the community, the successful applicant will also receive:
· 24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
· Wellbeing Support
· Cycle to work scheme
· Access to our IMHR Plus online portal, offering discounts at major brands and retailers
· Annual leave increase based on length of service
· SimplyHealth cash plan e.g. dental care, physiotherapy, diagnostic consultation, tests, scans and more
· Heavily discounted: childcare at YMCA nurseries, YGym membership, and Coffee at the Clock purchases
· Life Assurance scheme
· Additional annual leave day for your birthday month, after 1 year service
It is a requirement that the successful applicant completes a DBS check before starting the role.
To apply, please submit an application form via our website.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Therefore, we encourage and support the recruitment, retention and career development of people from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds.
YMCA BCG is a trauma-informed organisation; we recognise and understand the widespread impact of trauma on individuals to shape policies, practices, and culture. We are sensitive and responsive to the needs of those who have endured trauma to prevent its recurrence among clients and staff.
Please read the job description before submitting your CV.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.