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Location: Northmead House, Creekmoor, Poole, Dorset - CAN operates hybrid working
Hours: 37 (flexible / alternative hours considered)
Salary £37,000–£42,000 per annum FT
Contract length: 12 month Fixed term contract
Closing date: 9am 14th June
About CAN (Community Action Network):
CAN is a respected local infrastructure charity proudly holding the NAVCA Quality Award. We are a membership-led organisation committed to strengthening the voluntary and community sector. Our mission is to serve and champion local charities and community groups, helping to build strong, healthy, diverse, and thriving communities.
We’re looking for a values driven leader who shares our passion for volunteering and community action. Someone who believes in the power of people helping people, and who wants to serve the charities, groups and volunteers making that happen every day.
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate, and collaborative professional to join us in a pivotal new role, as a Community and Systems Engagement Lead (Young People and Families).
This is a unique opportunity to act as a system-wide connector, bringing together partners across the voluntary, community, public, and private sectors to ensure that young people and families can access the right support at the right time.
You will play a central role in developing a more connected, responsive, and prevention-focused system—improving outcomes and life chances for young people across BCP.
What You Bring
We are looking for someone has experience working across multi-agency partnerships and is a strong relationship builder and communicator.
You will bring:
• A passion for making a difference for young people
• A strategic mindset and a passion for creating positive local impact
• Strong relationship building skills rooted in collaboration and respect
• Confident facilitation skills and an ability to share learning
• Experience of working in partnership or community-based work
• An organised, proactive approach with a drive to move work forward
If you’re the kind of person who sees potential everywhere and wants to help others reach it, we want to meet you.
Why Join CAN?
At CAN, our people tell us they stay because of our values led culture:
compassionate, collaborative, inspirational, respectful and grounded in integrity.
When you join us, you will:
• Work in a supportive, flexible organisation that puts wellbeing first
• Be part of a team that cares about each other, about fairness, and about doing things the right way
• Have opportunities for professional development
• Access other benefits including, contributory pension, 25 days holiday (pro rata) plus all bank holidays season train ticket loan, flexible autonomous working and much more.
Apply now
Please visit our website, download and complete the application form below and send your completed application form to recruitment @ can100 . org by the deadline. Unfortunately, we are rarely able to consider applications received after the deadline.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Lumos Foundation works to realise every child’s right to a family by transforming care systems around the world. Our vision is a world in which all children grow up in safe and loving families within supported communities. Lumos is currently recruiting for a Global Financial Controller for a fixed-term period for a maternity cover contract.
Lumos partners with governments, civil society and young people with lived experience to transform care systems globally and advocate for family-based solutions that help children thrive. We ensure that families receive the support they need to stay together or reunite, and that children grow up in family-based settings such as foster or kinship care.
Lumos works with local, national and international partners across Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Latin America to drive systemic and sustainable reform of child care systems. Over the next decade, Lumos aims to help 500,000 children transition from institutional care to family-based care and prevent 10 million children from experiencing family separation.
The Role
The Global Financial Controller is responsible for leading Lumos’ financial control, reporting and compliance framework across the organisation, ensuring strong stewardship, financial integrity and transparency across all entities and jurisdictions.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of Strategic Finance, Executive Leadership Team, Board of Directors and external auditors, while leading and developing a high-performing global finance team. The role will also deputise for the Director of Strategic Finance where required.
Key Responsibilities
Candidate Profile
Essential Qualifications & Experience
Desirable Experience
Recruitment Process
Benefits
Ivy Rock Partners is working exclusively with Lumos on the appointment of this role. For further information, please get in touch with Holly Arrowsmith or Jake Morrow for further details.
Safeguarding & Equality Statement
Lumos is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and associates to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to appropriate screening and references.
Lumos is also committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
Job Title: Child Support Officer (Therapeutic)
Hours: Part-time 17.5 hours per week during Monday to Friday - working pattern to be agreed with the successful candidate.
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract to 31st March 2027 with the possibility of extension subject to availability of funding
Salary: £15,750 to £16,750 per annum depending on experience (this is £31,500 to 33,500 Full-time equivalent)
Location: An outreach-based role, working across BCWA locations in Bromley & Croydon boroughs, including independent refuges and dispersed move-on accommodation.
Deadline: Wednesday 8th July 2026 at 11.00pm
Interviews: In person in London SE20
About the role: We are seeking to recruit a Child Support Officer (Therapeutic). You will provide early intervention, trauma-informed therapeutic support to children and young people living in BCWA’s refuges and dispersed move-on accommodation who have been affected by domestic abuse. You will develop, deliver, and evaluate a programme of one-to-one support, group sessions, and structured play/learning activities for children and young people.You will use creative and therapeutic approaches (e.g. play, arts, and age-appropriate therapeutic tools) to support children in understanding and recovering from trauma and domestic abuse. You will have significant professional experience of domestic abuse, safeguarding children, managing risk and promoting recovery, as well as an excellent working knowledge of the challenges faced by children who have experienced domestic abuse.
Employee benefits we offer:
- A friendly, flexible and values-led organisation
- Competitive salary
- 25 days of annual holiday, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
- Contributory pension scheme (5%)
- Training to help you perform your role and support your professional development
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
- Two Wellbeing Days and day off on birthday
Who we are: Bromley & Croydon Women’s Aid is a well-established, innovative and forward-thinking local domestic abuse service. We are seeking a self-motivated, flexible and experienced individual to join our dynamic team to help us deliver excellent services to vulnerable women who have experienced domestic abuse and be committed to working in a non-discriminatory manner.
Location: This role requires a flexible, outreach-based approach, working across BCWA sites in Bromley & Croydon boroughs, including independent refuges and dispersed move-on accommodation. You will be delivering sessions in a variety of locations and carrying out regular check-ins with children and mothers where they are living.A driving licence and access to a vehicle would be preferable however the role can still be done using public transport, but you will need to take more care when scheduling meetings and planning your travel routes.
Wellbeing: As a trauma-informed charity we take mental health and wellbeing seriously. We offer clinical supervision to our frontline team, regular staff wellbeing sessions, use of our Employee Assistance Programme and an additional wellbeing platform which offers a range of advice and support.
Notifying candidates: We apologise in advance that we will not be able to notify candidates who are not shortlisted.If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks from application deadline, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.We reserve the right to terminate the recruitment process early once the right applicant has been found or if we receive a large number of applications.
Female applicants only: In light of the nature of work, the candidate’s gender is considered to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: BCWA is committed to supporting and promoting equality & diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. To achieve this, we seek to employ a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds to better represent the communities we serve.
BCWA is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Reg. Charity No.1068007.
Our mission is to end all forms of domestic abuse in our community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Main Purpose of Role:
· Devise and implement a mixed programme of community fundraising activities, to generate a sustainable source of unrestricted income to meet agreed targets.
Specific Responsibilities:
General Responsibilities:
Responsible for the Health, Safety and welfare of yourself and your colleagues, ensuring the duties and responsibilities are clearly understood and that legislative requirements are adhered to.
Job Description and Review
The job description reflects the present requirements of the post. The description will be reviewed in consultation of the job holder as and when the duties and responsibilities change. Such review will normally also take place at the Annual Appraisal Meeting.
Desirable
Essential
Experience
Knowledge
Skills/Personal Qualities
Other
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by supporting residents with social, practical and wellbeing needs at the point they need it most.
This role involves shift work, including weekends, so we’re looking for someone flexible, proactive, compassionate and confident working in a busy setting.
Bexley Voluntary Service Council (BVSC) has been supporting the local Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) in Bexley for over 60 years. Throughout this time, BVSC has continually evolved in response to local need, sector challenges and wider changes in public policy. Today, BVSC plays a central role in strengthening the local voluntary sector, connecting organisations, amplifying community voice and enabling organisations across Bexley to be resilient, connected, and able to provide high-quality, impactful services to residents.
Why Work for Us
• Additional Birthday Day off
• Flexitime and TOIL
• Pension employer contribution 6%
• Two volunteering days (pro rata)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Access to the Blue Light Card
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• A positive, inclusive team culture where your ideas are valued
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
At Bexley Voluntary Services Council (BVSC), we’re passionate about strengthening our local voluntary and community sector to make a real difference.
FORCE Cancer Charity is seeking an experienced Events Fundraiser (fixed term for 12 months) to join our friendly and dedicated Income Generation team. This role is central to delivering and growing our events programme, generating vital income to support people affected by cancer across Exeter and the wider Devon community.
You will take the lead on planning, managing and delivering our existing in‑house events, including our flagship Nello Cycle Ride, while also developing new fundraising opportunities through events, campaigns and supporter‑led activities. With our 40th anniversary in 2027, you will play a key role in shaping an ambitious and engaging programme of events that celebrates FORCE’s impact and inspires even more people to get involved.
A vital part of the role will involve building strong relationships with supporters, volunteers, suppliers and local businesses. You will provide exceptional stewardship, ensuring everyone involved feels supported, appreciated and motivated to continue their fundraising journey with FORCE.
Working closely with the wider Income Generation team, you will contribute to marketing activity, volunteer engagement, supporter communications and the development of new fundraising initiatives. You will also maintain accurate event and participant records, respond to enquiries with warmth and professionalism, and ensure all events are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
We are seeking someone with relevant experience in events or project management - ideally gained in a charity, events or customer‑facing environment - who can confidently build relationships and manage multiple projects simultaneously. You will be enthusiastic, organised and self‑motivated, with strong communication skills and a passion for creating memorable experiences that inspire community support.
Some evening and weekend work will be required, with time off in lieu.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys bringing people together, and is motivated by making a meaningful difference to the lives of people affected by cancer across Devon.
Working Pattern: 8.30 - 4.30pm
Interview Date: 29th June 2026
Working to support anyone affected by cancer in Exeter and Devon



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As a Communications Officer at the British Psychological Society, you will play a key role in telling the story of our members and the impact and issues within the field of psychology. We're looking for a creative and enthusiastic individual to join our team for a 9-month fixed-term contract, supporting member and external communications.
About the Role
You’ll build and manage strong relationships with member networks and stakeholders, uncovering and sharing compelling insights and achievements. A key part of the role is producing member communications, ensuring content is engaging, accurate, and on message.
Working closely with the Communications Manager, you’ll support the delivery of communications and media strategies across the organisation, helping to promote positive relationships with both members and the media while ensuring consistent messaging. This will involve planning and delivering a range of internal and external communication projects, using your creative skills to maximise engagement with new initiatives, services, and information.
What We’re Looking For
You should be educated to degree level with a qualification or experience in communications, PR, media or journalism, with proven experience creating and managing engaging content across multiple channels. You will have a strong understanding of the media landscape, alongside excellent written, verbal and presentation skills. The role requires a highly organised and adaptable individual who can manage competing deadlines and work under pressure. You must be confident in building relationships, influencing and engaging stakeholders both inside and outside the organisation. Experience in a communications or news environment, knowledge of sectors such as psychology, higher education, charities or science, and familiarity with email marketing platforms and content management systems would be an advantage.
Why Join Us?
We offer a supportive flexible environment and the chance to make a real difference. We offer a friendly, values led working culture with an excellent benefits package that includes:
How to apply
The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Thursday 18th June 2026, with interviews w/c 6th July. To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting letter detailing how you meet the criteria in the job profile. Please note that applications without a supporting letter will not be considered.
The British Psychological Society is committed to a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of your background or circumstances. We are only able to accept applications that can demonstrate a right to work in the UK as we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.
Due to the large number of applications we receive, it is not possible to update you on the progress of the application until after the closing date. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Building a world where psychology transforms lives
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Woodland Trust is looking for a Funded Projects Officer to aid the success of our project delivery.
The Role:
• Aid the successful delivery of projects through the development of realistic project budgets that inform internal decision-making and strengthen funding applications.
• Monitor income and expenditure against approved budgets, highlight risks and implications, and help ensure the Trust remains in a healthy financial position.
• Maximise grant income through organised grant claims, good funder relations and effective negotiations.
• Report on restricted income within projects, feeding into budgets, forecasts and year end requirements.
• Manage complicated funding packages, whilst avoiding double funding, and coordinate claims and reports for multi partner projects.
• Ensure compliance with funder, Trust and statutory requirements, including VAT, procurement and funded-project guidance.
• Produce financial and written reports for internal decision-making and for updating funders, project teams, management and senior leaders.
• This is a hybrid position with a mix of home working, and from our head office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Head office attendance would be required no more than once a month on average.
• This is a fixed term contract until March 2027.
The Candidate:
• A confident communicator able to listen, interpret, challenge, influence and explain complex financial principles to non-experts.
• Experienced in the development, production and monitoring of project budgets, including analysing implications, risks and assumptions.
• Skilled in project management, delivery and grant management, ideally across multiple projects at any given time.
• Able to develop and deliver high quality numerical and written reports, ensuring accuracy and spotting potential risks.
• An understanding of funder rules, requirements and funding opportunities, maintaining good working relationships with funders.
• Able to consider the impacts and implications of projects on Trust budgets, resources and funds, contributing to accurate reforecasting.
• Experience working in a similar role or fundraising-related role in the charity sector would be advantageous.
Benefits and Wellbeing:
Joining our team means you’ll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave - 25 Days Plus Bank Holidays (pro rata’d for part-time)
• Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
About Us:
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity. We want to see a world where trees and woods thrive for people and nature. The Trust engages and inspires people to make their difference tackling the nature and climate crisis helping protect, restore and create our vital woods and trees.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.
Application Advice:
For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, and we
Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role. Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply.
Acceptable Use - Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. However, we ask that any information submitted reflects your own experience, skills and understanding. During interviews, candidates are expected to respond independently without the use of AI tools.
Apply Now:
If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.
1st stage interviews are to be held via MS Teams on June 23rd & 24th, with 2nd stages on June 25th.
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.
About us
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.
This is an extremely exciting time to join the team, as we anticipate the implementation of new homelessness legislation that holds the potential to be world leading and seek to develop relationships with the newly elected Senedd and Welsh Government.
You will lead our agenda in Wales to achieve positive and lasting change to end homelessness. This is an extremely exciting time to join the team, as the Wales Government introduces homelessness prevention legislation that will be world leading.
Location: Crisis Skylight South Wales, 163 St Helens Road, Swansea, SA14DQ. Option of hybrid working from home (minimum 1 day a week in the Skylight) with the ability to travel across Wales and within the UK for training and meetings.
Contract: Fixed term up to 11 months (available as a secondment)
Salary: £57,452 per annum
About the role
As Head of Policy and Communications in Wales you will lead a team working across policy, public affairs and communications to deliver the changes needed to address homelessness in Wales. After the formation of a new government in Wales, this role will be working closely with politicians, government officials, sector leads, and people with lived experience of homelessness to ensure Crisis’ goal of ending all forms of homelessness in Wales is a priority and bring about the changes needed to meet this goal.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have excellent knowledge and experience of developing and securing policy change at a national government level and raising the profile of an organisation through advocacy and strategic communications.
Ideally you will have experience across policy, public affairs and media work, and excel at building stakeholder relations. You will be an experienced spokesperson and understand how to communicate policy matters in a simple and concise way. You will have understanding and knowledge of developing policy and influencing objectives informed by frontline staff and working with people with lived experience of an issue and staff.
Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.
Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How do I apply?
Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.
Closing date: Sunday 14th June at 23:59
Interview date and location: Friday 26th June, in-person at Crisis Skylight South Wales, 163 St Helens Road, Swansea, SA1 4DQ
AI in Job Applications
We understand some candidates use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we want to learn more about you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences.
Accessibility
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please contact our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.
For more information about our work please visit
@Crisis_Cymru on Instagram
@CrisisWales on X
Crisis Skylight South Wales on Facebook
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Church Engagement & Fundraising Officer
12-month Fixed Term Contract. Full Time, Home-based
Location: London and the South East of England
Salary: £44,500 per annum
About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues. This is a homeworking role and you are expected to be in the London office once a month
About the role
Reporting in to the Church Engagement & Fundraising Advisor, the Church Engagement & Fundraising Officer will empower people and amplifying change by proactively identifying opportunities to inspire and equip a defined set of churches, groups, specialist volunteers,
and individuals.
The post-holder will foster relationships built on trust and openness, collaborating both across and outside the organisation to drive meaningful impact in fundraising and campaigning activities.
Some of the main areas of responsibilities of the Church Engagement & Fundraising Officer include:
About you
Who we are looking for:
Essential:
Desirable:
Further information
At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.
We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.
We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity.
All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About the role
The Community Link Worker will play a key role in supporting individuals who are economically inactive due to musculoskeletal issues and/or mental health needs, and with a desire to return to or get into work. The postholder will build strong relationships with local services, employment teams, health professionals and community organisations to enable clients to reintegrate into the workforce and improve their overall wellbeing.
This role requires flexibility to work across multiple community settings, including GP practices and outreach locations as part of a multidisciplinary team. As well as having a base at the Merton Connected office in Vestry Hall and potential opportunity to work from home.
This project will be delivered by Merton Connected in collaboration with South London Partnership
What We Offer
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Client Support & Case Management
Community & Partnership Engagement
Awareness & Advocacy
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
Desirable
We support support voluntary, community, faith and social organisations to grow, collaborate and thrive.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance (NCJAA) is embedded in Clinks. It has a distinct network, identity and website as well as an advisory group, an independent chair and distinct funding for specific work.
The NCJAA aims to ensure that the arts are used within the criminal justice system as a springboard for positive change. The NCJAA represents a network of over 500 individuals and organisations that deliver creative interventions to support people in prison, on probation and in the community, with impressive results. We support this transformative work by providing a network and a voice to promote access to arts and culture for people in the criminal justice system, as a springboard to positive change.
Clinks supports, promotes and represents the voluntary sector working with people in the criminal justice system and their families. Our vision is of a vibrant, independent and resilient voluntary sector that enables people to transform their lives.
Job purpose
To develop and grow the NCJAA network and develop and maintain effective working relationships with partners and stakeholders.
Job summary
The coordinator is responsible for overseeing all work and development of the NCJAA and sits within Clinks’ National Influencing & Networks directorate . The coordinator will work with a range of different stakeholders, including the NCJAA Advisory Group and the wider membership, to improve policy and practice in relation to arts-based work with people in prison, on probation and in the community. This includes maintaining and strengthening the NCJAA as the leading national network for arts organisations and individuals that work in the criminal justice system.
Reports to: Clinks Director of National Influencing & Networks
1. Duties and key responsibilities
Strategy and planning
· Work closely with Clinks colleagues and the NCJAA network to develop and deliver the NCJAA annual work plan which include a range of activities that will raise the profile and promote the work of the arts sector in the CJS, including events, publications, training, mentoring, research and networking opportunities
· Work closely with Clinks colleagues, the NCJAA advisory group, chair and wider network to help inform and shape the future direction of the NCJAA and its strategic goals, paying particular attention to its role, sustainability and emerging opportunities
· Coordinate the quarterly arts forum in collaboration with the Reducing Reoffending Third Sector Advisory Group (RR3) arts seat holder and government representatives
NCJAA project management & delivery
· Provide leadership for the NCJAA in the arts and CJS sectors
· Deliver the projects set out in the NCJAA’s annual workplan
· Coordinate the functioning of the advisory group of the NCJAA, including its quarterly meetings, minutes and election
· Manage work as required by NCJAA’s role as an Arts Council England Sector Support Organisation, including how we effectively capture and measure the NCJAA’s impact as the leading national arts and criminal justice network
· Provide regular and relevant reporting information as necessary to ensure all NCJAA projects and activity are working to the agreed timetable, budget and are achieving agreed outputs and outcomes, reporting any exceptions promptly to the Director of Support and Development
· Work collaboratively with various Clinks’ staff teams to deliver the NCJAA work plan and support the delivery of Clinks’ wider work plan
Stakeholder and external relations
· Work closely with HM Prison and Probation Service and other government departments and agencies to promote communication and partnership between Government and the arts in the criminal justice sector e.g. working with and supported by Clinks’ policy team, participate in meetings of the Reducing Re-offending Arts Forum convened jointly by Clinks and HM Prison and Probation Service
· Work within Clinks’ National Influencing & Networks directorate to ensure the experience and knowledge of arts and cultural organisations working in criminal justice is reflected in Clinks representation and influencing work with national government
· Assist colleagues working in the arts sector to interpret the emerging criminal justice environment and develop sustainable opportunities
· Maintain a wider view of criminal justice and arts policies and guide and support arts organisations to interpret these in a relevant and appropriate manner
· Identify and promote research and evidence in the field of arts and criminal justice
Income generation
· Work with Clinks colleagues responsible for income to identify funding sources, submit funding applications and monitoring reports when required, both for specific NCJAA projects and for the future funding of the work as a whole to ensure the sustainability and future development of the NCJAA
Budget
· Work with Clinks colleagues responsible for finance to maintain financial oversight of the overall NCJAA budget and all relevant project budgets to support the NCJAA work to progress effectively
2. General responsibilities
· Represent and be an ambassador for NCJAA and Clinks
· Work to support the mission, ethos and values of Clinks
· Be flexible and carry out other associated duties as may arise, develop or be assigned in line with the broad remit of the position
· Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace
· Work collaboratively with others in all aspects of our work
This job description does not form part of your contract of employment and can be amended from time to time as the needs of the organisation require.
Person specification
Experience
· Experience of the arts and social inclusion sector is essential
· Experience of the criminal justice voluntary sector is desirable
· Experience in forming working relationships with opinion formers and key stakeholders to influence policy and practice.
· Experience in leading and monitoring complex projects and measuring impact with national strategic significance, preferably in the arts.
· Experienced in multiple funder and stakeholder management
· Proven track record of developing and delivering successful projects, including the development of project plans and budgets; implementation; evaluation; reporting and monitoring
· Working to deadlines singularly and as a part of a team responsibility
Skills and abilities
· Excellent interpersonal and strong spoken and written communication skills which engage audiences, encouraging understanding and participation
· Ability to liaise with a wide range of stakeholders with different perspectives, including voluntary sector agencies, arts organisations, government, private sector, service users and media
· The ability to lead, inspire and co-ordinate a complex network of organisations working and supporting arts in criminal justice settings
· Influencing, negotiation and communication skills at a national level
· Facilitate and chair meetings at all levels of the organisations engagement – nationally, regionally, locally
· Highly organised with an ability to maintain effective record keeping systems
· Adopt a problem solving, solution-focused approach and make decisions effectively and timely
· Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
· Strategic thinking, planning and project management skills
· IT skills at a level that supports report writing, email, internet and databases
· Adaptability and flexibility in being able to take on new roles and manage a range of different internal and external relationships.
· Budget management and reporting skills
Knowledge
· Knowledge and understanding of the criminal justice system policy and operating environment in order to promote and support the arts within it.
· Understanding the value of different art forms in criminal justice settings
· Knowledge and experience of national policy, practice and membership organisations relating to arts and/or criminal justice sector
Education and training
· No one specific qualification is required, but evidence of recent continuing professional development in a professional area with demonstrable relevance to the role
Personal attributes and other requirements
· Able to travel extensively nationally
· Able to work some evenings and weekends and stay overnight where necessary.
· Works well in a team with a flexible approach to work
· Personal resilience and the ability to stay focused in a rapidly changing environment
· Demonstrable passion for and commitment to the transformative role of the arts in criminal justice settings
· Demonstrable commitment to anti-racism, anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities. An ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work
· Commitment to the values and ethos of supporting people in the criminal justice system
· Commitment to upholding the rights of people facing disadvantage and discrimination in the CJS
Clinks is the national infrastructure charity dedicated to supporting voluntary organisations working with people in the criminal justice system
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