You will be responsible for implementing the trusts and foundations strategy as provided by the Development Manager. This is a key role focusing on writing and submitting funding applications and reports against income targets, with the support of the Development Manager. This role will also be responsible for prospecting, managing and stewarding relationships to ensure the highest possible retention of, and return from, funders.
The successful candidate will be knowledgeable and experienced in trusts and foundations fundraising. You will be able to prioritise a busy workload and work independently, with excellent attention to detail. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
Open Up Music is an award-winning Bristol-based charity, delivering ambitious, national programmes to raise standards in music education for young disabled people. Our vision is a world where orchestras are open to everyone. Our mission is to make orchestras accessible to young disabled people.
Open Up Music is undergoing significant changes, particularly in relation to income generation. Currently, most of our income is derived from trusts and foundations. Our strategic plan highlights the importance of generating new income streams such as corporate, major donor, and commercial income. This role will hold the trusts and foundations portfolio, with support from the Development Manager, to allow the Development Manager to focus on other areas of funding. The team will consist of the incoming Senior Trusts Officer and the Development Manager.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Open Up Music is an equal opportunities employer and in line with our policies, we aim to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion, ethnic or national origin, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation or disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. Our office is fully accessible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Could you help some amazing people to communicate, express themselves and connect with the world?
Sense is currently recruiting Waking Night Support Workers to join our service in Bristol, attracting a salary of £9.75 per hour. We have full and part time roles available working up to 37.5 hours per week.
As a Support Worker you will support and enable people to live the life they choose: to make choices, to express themselves and live as independently as possible.
Our Bristol service supports people with complex disabilities, including autism and mental health needs, aged 18 to 25. In addition to assisting with personal care, you’ll support our residents to do the activities they enjoy; this might include sports, acting, trips to the theatre, cooking, or supporting someone to attend social events.
Key skills and experience
Care experience is not necessarily required for this role. You know if you have the compassion and motivation to improve people’s quality of life, Sense can give you the skills. It is really important that you’re adaptable and able to work on your own initiative, always putting the people we support first.
About Sense
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world.
Sense has a proven record of offering high quality, pioneering services. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.
To apply
Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates in relation to the Personal Specification; therefore it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines and job description (found at the base of this advert) before applying.
Sense is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work. Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to a number of checks including an enhanced DBS check where appropriate.
No agency submissions, any submissions without prior authorisation from Sense will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
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Could you help some amazing people to communicate, express themselves and connect with the world?
Sense is currently recruiting Waking Night Support Workers to join our service in Bristol, attracting a salary of £9.75 per hour. We have full and part time roles available working up to 37.5 hours per week.
As a Support Worker you will support and enable people to live the life they choose: to make choices, to express themselves and live as independently as possible.
Our Bristol service supports people with complex disabilities, including autism and mental health needs, aged 18 to 25. In addition to assisting with personal care, you’ll support our residents to do the activities they enjoy; this might include sports, acting, trips to the theatre, cooking, or supporting someone to attend social events.
Key skills and experience
Care experience is not necessarily required for this role. You know if you have the compassion and motivation to improve people’s quality of life, Sense can give you the skills. It is really important that you’re adaptable and able to work on your own initiative, always putting the people we support first.
About Sense
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world.
Sense has a proven record of offering high quality, pioneering services. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.
To apply
Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates in relation to the Personal Specification; therefore it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines and job description (found at the base of this advert) before applying.
Sense is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work. Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to a number of checks including an enhanced DBS check where appropriate.
No agency submissions, any submissions without prior authorisation from Sense will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
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Could you help some amazing people to communicate, express themselves and connect with the world?
Sense is currently recruiting Support Workers to join our service in Bristol, attracting a salary of £9.25 per hour. We have full time roles available working 37.5 hours per week.
As a Support Worker you will support and enable people to live the life they choose: to make choices, to express themselves and live as independently as possible.
Our Bristol service supports people with complex disabilities, including autism and mental health needs, aged 18 to 25. In addition to assisting with personal care, you’ll support our residents to do the activities they enjoy; this might include sports, acting, trips to the theatre, cooking, or supporting someone to attend social events.
Key skills and experience
Care experience is not necessarily required for this role. You know if you have the compassion and motivation to improve people’s quality of life, Sense can give you the skills. It is really important that you’re adaptable and able to work on your own initiative, always putting the people we support first.
Flexibility is needed as working times do vary and will include evenings and weekends.
About Sense
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world.
Sense has a proven record of offering high quality, pioneering services. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.
To apply
Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates in relation to the Personal Specification; therefore it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines and job description (found at the base of this advert) before applying.
Sense is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work. Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to a number of checks including an enhanced DBS check where appropriate.
No agency submissions, any submissions without prior authorisation from Sense will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
#INDSTH
Could you help some amazing people to communicate, express themselves and connect with the world?
Sense is currently recruiting Support Workers to join our service in Bristol, attracting a salary of £9.25 per hour. We have part time roles available working upto 37.5 hours per week.
As a Support Worker you will support and enable people to live the life they choose: to make choices, to express themselves and live as independently as possible.
Our Bristol service supports people with complex disabilities, including autism and mental health needs, aged 18 to 25. In addition to assisting with personal care, you’ll support our residents to do the activities they enjoy; this might include sports, acting, trips to the theatre, cooking, or supporting someone to attend social events.
Key skills and experience
Care experience is not necessarily required for this role. You know if you have the compassion and motivation to improve people’s quality of life, Sense can give you the skills. It is really important that you’re adaptable and able to work on your own initiative, always putting the people we support first.
Flexibility is needed as working times do vary and will include evenings and weekends.
About Sense
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world.
Sense has a proven record of offering high quality, pioneering services. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.
To apply
Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates in relation to the Personal Specification; therefore it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines and job description (found at the base of this advert) before applying.
Sense is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work. Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to a number of checks including an enhanced DBS check where appropriate.
No agency submissions, any submissions without prior authorisation from Sense will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
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Locations: Remote working / locations across North Somerset
Hours: up to full time (37.5 hours per week) with an opportunity for job share
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £18,550 to £22,500 depending on experience
We are looking to recruit highly motivated individuals to be Generalist Advisers to complement our volunteer advice team. You will be required to deliver multi-channel remote advice (telephone, digital and virtual face-to-face) to North Somerset residents on a wide range of issues such as benefits, debt, housing, employment, family and immigration. You may also be required to deliver face-to-face advice from time to time in a Covid-19 safe environment from locations across North Somerset.
The successful candidate(s) will have generalist advice experience in a Citizens Advice or equivalent setting and will need to have good communication skills and a commitment to delivering a high quality service. Generalist Advice training will be available for the right candidates.
Citizens Advice North Somerset (CANS) is an established and well-regarded local independent charity. We provide free, impartial and confidential advice. We undertake research & campaign work to influence policy makers and to effect change. We work in partnership with the Local Authority, the Legal Aid Agency, Macmillan Cancer Support, Money Advice Service, Wessex Water and many more local and national partners to deliver our advice services to over 7,000 clients living and working in North Somerset.
Interviews to take place on 6 and 7 August 2020
Locations: Remote working / locations across North Somerset
Hours: up to full time (37.5 hours per week) with an opportunity for job share
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £21,000 to £23,000 depending on experience
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Generalist Advice Team as an Advice Session Supervisor in what is often a highly pressured environment. The role will require you to run the daily multi-channel advice session (telephone, email, webchat, virtual and/or physical face to face) and to supervise a team of remote working volunteer advisers, check case records, mentor new volunteers and ensure service delivery and quality standards are maintained. The successful candidate will have generalist advice experience in a Citizens Advice or equivalent setting and will need to have good communication skills and a commitment to delivering a high quality service.
Citizens Advice North Somerset (CANS) is an established and well-regarded local independent charity. We provide free, impartial and confidential advice. We undertake research & campaign work to influence policy makers and to effect change. We work in partnership with the Local Authority, the Legal Aid Agency, Macmillan Cancer Support, Money Advice Service, Wessex Water and many more local and national partners to deliver our advice services to over 7,000 clients living and working in North Somerset.
Interviews to take place on 6 and 7 August 2020
Bristol
About Development Initiatives (DI)
Our vision is a world without poverty that invests in human security and where everyone shares the benefits of opportunity and growth.
We are an independent international development organisation that focuses on putting data-driven decision-making at the heart of poverty eradication.
We are now seeking a Project Manager to join our team on a maternity cover contract until the 31st December 2020. This contract has the potential to extend.
The Benefits
- Salary of £26,000 - £30,000 DOE pro rata
- Pension (5% of salary)
- 25 days’ holiday pro rata
- Up to five days’ paid leave for charitable work (volunteering to address poverty and/or help vulnerable people)
- Smart casual dress code policy
- Flexitime and homeworking options
- Simply Health Cash scheme with employee assistance programme
- Paid professional fees and study leave
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption/sick leave policies
This is a superb opportunity for a project manager to take on a rewarding contract with an outstanding not-for-profit.
Focusing on poverty and international development, we have a clear vision to end world poverty and create sustainable communities. You’ll be playing a vital role in delivering this vision and ensuring successful outcomes for the organisation.
We promote a culture of openness and honesty, as well as our vision of ending absolute poverty by 2030. You’ll discover teams of passionate individuals and innovative working environments in addition to a comprehensive benefits package and a relaxed office environment.
Your Role
As a Project Manager, you will be tasked with delivering a portfolio of projects.
In this important role, you will:
- Facilitate input and gain agreement from stakeholders regarding project scope, schedule, budget, risk and quality
- Manage contractor/consultant relationships
- Work with the Head of Project Manager to implement project management methodology across the organisation
- Support the development of bids when required
- Provide internal project status reports
About You
To join us as a Project Manager, you will need:
- At least three years’ experience of managing a range of diverse projects
- Experience of working in a matrix or project-based environment
- A proven track record of delivering projects to time, cost and quality
- Experience of facilitating the resolution of challenging project issues
- Previous experience of managing contractors and liaising with donors
- To be educated to degree level (or have equivalent experience)
A project management qualification (PMD Pro, PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP, APM, ITIL or similar) would be beneficial, as would experience of writing bids/proposals and supporting client/donor reporting.
Other organisations may call this role Project Manager, Charity Project Manager, International Development Project Manager, Project Lead, Project Team Lead, or Project Team Manager.
Webrecruit and Development Initiatives are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if you are ready to take on an engaging contract as a Project Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Working hours: 35 hours per week
Are you someone with brilliant customer service skills? Do you have great attention to detail and organisational skills? Are you ready to join an exceptional team making a huge difference to our Bristol hospitals and community? This might be the role for you….
Over the past 12 months the Above & Beyond fundraising and marketing team has seen a large increase in support for the charity. We are expanding the team to maintain momentum and continue to deliver a fantastic service to our supporters.
Working closely with the Supporter Care Coordinator, you will play a key role supporting the team and helping to provide excellent stewardship and supporter care to donors. You will help administer our fundraising activities, ensuring our fundraising database is up-to-date and donations are processed via a range of payment methods.
You’ll have an excellent telephone manner and solid administrative experience with a proven eye for detail. You will bring warmth and diplomacy to this incredibly special role.
You will be reporting to the Individual Giving and Legacy Manager but will have opportunities to work across the team and the fundraising and marketing portfolio. This role will offer you wonderful opportunities to develop your experience alongside warm and supportive colleagues.
Please note: at this time Above & Beyond staff are predominantly working from home to limit the numbers in the office at any one time. However, there is the expectation that the successful candidate will be based at the office, where there are COVID-19 safety precautions in place, for one day a week.
Hours per week: 37 | Temporary contract (3 months initially with the potential for extension)
Please send a CV and covering letter to apply.
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Director, Commercial & Business Services
(Ref: SUS2925)
Salary £50,134 per annum
37.5 hours per week
base is central Bristol (negotiable for part of the week)
Sustrans is looking for a Director who can provide outstanding, experience-based leadership to a newly-formed team which brings together our experts in law, contracting, information management, procurement and business development. Someone who is values-driven and can, through empowerment and inclusive leadership, support our ongoing financial sustainability alongside the delivery of our vision – a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.
If you are passionate about sustainability, can demonstrate a strong track record of improving commercial performance, of leading and motivating multi-disciplinary teams, of setting strategic direction and of thriving in a role where priorities change daily, then please read our candidate information pack to find out more. This is an opportunity to join an amazing charity and lead a skilled and dedicated team that is proud to work for Sustrans.
Closing date for completed applications is 9am Monday 3 August 2020. Interviews will take place via Teams / Zoom during the week beginning Monday 17 August 2020.
Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion. We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.
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Advisor
Our client is at the forefront of British agriculture and represents the interests of farmers and growers across England and Wales. Promoting competitive and socially responsible agriculture and horticulture, they influence policy at the highest levels to ensure the long-term viability of their members.
Advisor Responsibilities:
They are looking for a specialist TB Adviser to help co-ordinate applications for wildlife control licences and to provide a field-based advisory resource supporting farmers working to national TB licensing and trading rules.
Advisor Requirements:
The role will require someone with an in depth knowledge of livestock farming, an eye for detail, strong organisational skills, good communication abilities and a ‘can do’ attitude. You must be motivated by a challenge and willing to take ownership of your own work area within a wider project.
About the organistion:
Our client is the voice of British farming, and their members are at the heart of what they do. On their behalf they lobby government and other stakeholders, develop policy and provide a range of frontline services.
Location: Covering the West of England
Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 35 hours per week
Salary: circa £34,439 per annum, company car included with role
Benefits: include 25 days annual leave (plus statutory bank holidays), National Employment Savings Trust pension scheme, a performance related pay award scheme and a range of discounts through their Benefits employee portal.
Closing date: 26 July 2020
You may have experience of the following: Advisor, Livestock Advisor, TB Advisor, Policy Advisor, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, Agriculture, Farming etc.
Ref: 93471
Debt Recovery Manager / Debt Collection / Arrears
Part time (16 hrs)
£11,299.45 per annum (£26,130 FTE)
Permanent
Trowbridge
Closing date midnight, 23/07/20
Interview date 29/07/20
Our client is a not-for-profit housing association committed to providing affordable local homes for their customers. They have over 6,500 homes for affordable rent and shared ownership in Wiltshire, Somerset and Bath and North East Somerset and employ nearly 300 staff from their offices in Trowbridge and Melksham.
The role
The purpose of this role is to ensure that all former accounts are managed to maximise income.
It has the following main responsibilities;
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Dealing with the recovery of former tenant arrears, sundry and other debts
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Monitoring debt for former tenants, lifeline, garages, sewerage charges, leaseholders, recharges and outstanding invoices
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Negotiating with debtors and agreeing repayment plans
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Visiting debtors where necessary, making arrangements for payment
What you need
For this role you’ll need to have the following skills and experience;
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An understanding of the arrears collection process and debt management
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Experience of applying for county court judgements would be beneficial as would knowledge of housing benefit and welfare reform
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Ability to drive and have access to a motor vehicle
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Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively and work to deadlines
What they offer
Their main benefits include;
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27 holiday plus bank holidays
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2 paid gifted days; one for your birthday and one over Christmas
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Buy / sell up to 5 days holiday
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Life assurance
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Competitive pension (you pay 4%, they pay 9%)
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Child care vouchers and cycle to work scheme
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Dress down Fridays (for office-based colleagues)
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Public Affairs & Policy Manager
We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting over 2,500 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams.
Are you passionate about politics? Do you have a thorough understanding and experience of working with all levels of Government to bring about change?
Salary: £36,235 per annum
Hours: Full time, Fixed Term Contract 18 Months - 35 Hours per week
Location: Emerson’s Green, Bristol
This is a fantastic opportunity to continue to build the public affairs and external policy function in a leading learning disability charity.
We’re looking for someone who is keen to use their policy and public affairs expertise to help us raise awareness of the issues that affect adults with learning disabilities, and the social care providers that support them.
You will be a highly motivated professional, who enjoys working flexibly across a range of projects and engaging with a variety of stakeholders. Your responsibilities will vary from; providing strategic advice and guidance to senior managers, developing position statements on critical issues, drafting formal responses to consultations, and cultivating relevant contacts across the social care sector.
This role reports directly into the Executive Director for People and Communications and will work closely with senior managers and the Communications and Marketing team.
Requirements:
Educated to degree standard or with an equivalent professional qualification you will have significant experience of working in the public affairs/policy field at a managerial level, preferably in the social care sector.
You will be able to quickly build effective relationships to communicate, influence and negotiate with a diverse range of people. With strong analytical skills you will be responsible for building Hft’s authoritative voice through championing and leading Hft’s annual Sector Pulse research. You will be confident in liaising with the media and taking on the role of spokesperson role for Hft’s policy campaigns and research.
What we Offer
Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out; but also, an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options. Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status. Annual staff award scheme – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme. 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance
Closing date: 22 July 2020
Interview date: 27 July 2020
STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.
You may have experience or an interest in the following: Public Affairs, Policy Manager, Public Affairs Officer, Policy Officer, PR Manager, Corporate Communications, Media Relations Officer, Public Relations Manager, Publicity Officer, Policy Manager, Policy Officer, Communications Advisor, Charity, Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP etc.
Ref: 93499
Programme Co-ordinator – Education Charity (Part Time)
Bristol (with regular travel to our partner schools in Bristol)
About Us
Action Tutoring is an education charity that supports pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds to succeed in school.
In the UK today, young people facing socio-economic disadvantage are less likely to achieve the grades they need to progress in life. This isn’t because they are any less able – it’s because they have less access to tools to support them to realise their potential.
We help to level the playing field by working in partnership with schools to deliver weekly tutoring in English or Maths, to pupils who need it the most.
We’re now looking for a part-time Programme Co-ordinator to join us on a fixed-term contract until the 31st July 2021.
The Benefits
- Salary of £22,000 pro rata
- Travel expenses
- Flexible working
- Workplace pension
- 33 days’ holiday pro rata including Bank Holidays
- Team socials
- Recognition schemes to celebrate staff who go above and beyond
If you are a confident communicator and work well on your own initiative, this is a brilliant opportunity to gain experience with a charity that’s supporting the UK’s most disadvantaged young people.
As an education charity, we understand the importance of providing learning and development opportunities for our staff. You’ll receive a comprehensive induction and full training and will have the chance to broaden your areas of responsibility as you grow alongside the organisation.
Our vision is a world in which no child’s life chances are limited by their socio-economic background. If you share our values and want to make a real difference to young people’s lives, we want to hear from you.
Your Role
As a Programme Co-ordinator, you’ll oversee the delivery of our tutoring programme in partner schools in Bristol.
Overseeing a caseload of 6 – 7 schools, you will have the chance to increase your expertise in a number of areas, including stakeholder management (such as the senior leadership teams in schools), recruiting volunteers and the education sector.
Some of your duties will involve:
- Visiting schools and building positive relationships
- Ensuring our volunteer tutors are delivering a high-quality service to pupils
- Overseeing our volunteer tutor sign-up process
- Assigning tutors to suitable pupils
- Working with colleagues to approach new schools and tell them about the programme
- Occasionally travelling to our London office
About You
To join us as a Programme Co-ordinator, you’ll need:
- The ability to work independently and use your initiative in a variety of situations
- A commitment to ensuring young people from all backgrounds reach a meaningful level of academic attainment
- The ability to build strong relationships with a range of stakeholders
Ideally, you will have experience of working with young people and/or project management, but this isn’t essential.
Other organisations may call this role Junior Project Co-ordinator, Education Programme Assistant, Project Assistant, Education Project Assistant, Charity Programme Co-ordinator, Charity Project Co-ordinator, or Charity Service Co-ordinator.
The closing date for applications is the 17th July 2020. Online interviews will take place the week commencing the 20th July 2020.
This is a part-time role, working 22.5 hours per week, ideally Tuesday – Thursday.
Webrecruit and Action Tutoring are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if you’re looking for the opportunity to empower young people as a Programme Co-ordinator, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Senior Young Carers Development Officer – Bristol
30 hours per week £26,507 - £27,343 FTE
Carers Support Centre (CSC) - Bristol and South Gloucestershire provides a wide range of information, advice and support services for unpaid adult and young carers. Our Young Carers Service provides help and support to children and young people aged 8-18, their families, and professionals working with young carers.
Young carers are children and young people who look after someone in their family who has a disability, a long-term illness, or is affected by mental ill health or substance misuse. Young carers may look after parents, care for a brother or sister, or another family member.
We currently have a vacancy in our dynamic, creative and supportive Young Carers team, working to ensure that young carers are identified, have access to appropriate support and fulfil their potential.
The successful candidate will improve the health, well-being and safeguard the interests of young carers adversely affected by their caring roles for family members in the Bristol area by:
- providing individual tailored 1:1 support and advocacy
- taking a ‘whole family approach’ to delivering high-quality, effective and well-managed casework
- responding to referrals and carrying out statutory assessments
- managing the Bristol Keyworker team, sessional workers and student social workers
If you would like to know more about this role, please call Kama McKenzie Young Carers Service Manager on
0 7 8 2 1 2 5 8 3 8 3 for further information. For an application pack, please visit our website where you will find a full job description & person specification, application form and other relevant documents.
Closing date: 27th July 2020 12:00 noon
Interview date: 4th August 2020
Registered Charity Number: 1063226
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and our workplace is free of barriers and fully accessible for people with disabilities. We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults; from recruitment of staff through to supporting our team working with families and carers in crisis