Communities Manager Jobs
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Contract type
Permanent - St Giles Hospice Shops
Location
Mere Green
Hours
37.5 Hours (working 5 days out of 7) Fully flexible 8:55am - 5:05pm trading over 7 days
Annual salary
£27,300
Review Date
09/05/2024
As the Community Shop and Online Manager for our flagship store in Mere Green you will lead a team of paid staff and volunteers. You’ll be empowered to make decisions locally whilst working within a supportive framework. You’ll work within and for your local community ensuring that engagement and support is understood and promoted.
You’ll have great commercial skills, an understanding of how online selling works and why customer service is key and want to be part of a successful team. Ideally, you’ll have previous retail management experience, be able to demonstrate strong leadership and have the ability to work with and motivate any team.
Reporting into a Regional Manager you will be responsible for ensuring that your store and the online store runs efficiently and delivers a positive financial contribution to the Hospice. You’ll also have the support of a Retail Regional Supervisor, available to provide encouragement, training and development of best practise.
Qualifications
Essential
·Good standard of education in English and Maths
Knowledge and experience
Essential
·Genuine interest in charity retailing/fashion
·Previous retail/charity retail management or supervisory experience
Desirable
·Local community knowledge
·Experience in E-commerce operation, ideally in charity retail
Values
Exhibits our hospice values and behaviours
Skills
Essential
·Proven customer service skills.
·Flexible and be able to adapt to change on a daily basis
·Able to complete physically demanding work in the form of standingfor long periods and moving stock
Desirable
·IT and numeracy – Office365/Share point
Personal Attributes
·Strong communicator
·Good interpersonal skills.
·Good time keeping & strong work ethic
·Conducts themselves’ in a professional manner.
·Good organisational skills
·Inclusive and diverse in their approach
·Empathetic
·Team Player
·Able to work under pressure
·Collaborative
·Ambassador for St Giles Hospice
Other requirements
·Eligibility to work in the UK
·Please note that St Giles Hospice does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to accept sponsorship requests
Just so you know:
This post is subject to a Disclose and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We may review applications before the application review date, however, if you apply after the application review date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role; this may be earlier than the closing date.
If you have not heard within 14 days of the application close date, then please consider that your application has been unsuccessful at this time.
As part of your application your data will be managed in line with St Giles Hospice Privacy Policy and kept for 6 months. If you would like to see this in full, please visit our website for our Privacy Policy. This is in extension to Charity Job Privacy Policy.
The estate includes 22 shops and e-commerce operation with a turnover of approx. £3.5 million which supports the overall income generation strategy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Winch is a dynamic children and young persons’ charity in north Camden which delivers a cradle to community pipeline of opportunity, through family support, play, youth-led, sports and social action programmes, working alongside children, young people and parents to develop their strengths, skills and sense of belonging of purpose. We want to appoint a dynamic Community Library Manager to run the library and grow our provision, based on the three key themes that reflect our aspirations; Belsize Reads, Belsize Creates and Belsize Connects. They will be a friendly and welcoming face to a wide range of library visitors, be opportunity-focussed and keen to take the initiative. They will champion the power of reading and creative arts for all
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Contract Type
Permanent - St Giles Hospice Shops
Location
Kingstanding
Hours
37.5 Hours (5 days out of 7) Fully flexible 8:55am - 5:05pm trading over 7 days
Annual Salary
£23,166
Review Date
09/05/2024
As a Community Shop Manager for St Giles Hospice you will lead a team of paid staff and volunteers. You’ll be empowered to make decisions locally whilst working within a supportive framework. You’ll work within and for your local community ensuring that engagement and support is understood and promoted.
You’ll have great commercial skills, an understanding of why customer service is key and want to be part of a successful team. Ideally you’ll have previous retail management experience, be able to demonstrate strong leadership and have the ability to work with and motivate any team.
Reporting into a Regional Manager you will be responsible for ensuring that your store runs efficiently and delivers a positive financial contribution to the Hospice. You’ll also have the support of a Regional Supervisor, available to provide encouragement and development of best practice.
The estate includes 22 shops and e-commerce operation with a turnover of approx. £3million which supports the overall income generation strategy.
Knowledge and experience
Essential
·Good standard of education in English and Maths
·Genuine interest in charity retailing/fashion
·Previous retail/charity retail management or supervisory experience
Desirable
·Local community knowledge
Values
·Exhibits our hospice values and behaviours
Skills
Essential
·Proven customer service skills.
·Flexible and be able to adapt to change on a daily basis
·Able to complete physically demanding work in the form of standing for long periods and moving stock
Desirable
·IT and numeracy – Office365/Share point
Personal Attributes
·Strong communicator
·Good interpersonal skills.
·Good time keeping & strong work ethic
·Conducts themselves’ in a professional manner.
·Good organisational skills
·Inclusive and diverse in their approach
·Empathetic
·Team Player
·Able to work under pressure
·Collaborative
·Ambassador for St Giles Hospice
Other requirements
·Valid driving licence
·Eligibility to work in the UK
·Please note that St Giles Hospice does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to accept sponsorship requests
Just so you know:
This post is subject to a Disclose and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We may review applications before the application review date, however, if you apply after the application review date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role; this may be earlier than the closing date.
If you have not heard within 14 days of the application close date, then please consider that your application has been unsuccessful at this time.
As part of your application your data will be managed in line with St Giles Hospice Privacy Policy and kept for 6 months. If you would like to see this in full, please visit our website for our Privacy Policy. This is in extension to Charity Job Privacy Policy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Community Arts by ZK
Community Arts by ZK (CAZK) is an award-winning community interest company based in Pendle. At CAZK, we use art as a driving force to bring communities together from different age ranges, walks of life and social, and cultural backgrounds, with a strong emphasis on community cohesion, integration and well-being.
We design and deliver art projects, activities, and workshops that value, encourage and engage people in the community, allowing them to express themselves more effectively and communicate their ideas in a creative way. Our workshops and projects cover a broad range of techniques, and we work with creative practitioners and artists from across the world and from a variety of creative disciplines. Examples include fine art, mixed media, photography, traditional and contemporary methods, textiles, environmental artists, installation, and sculpture.
We collaborate across partner organisations, creative and cultural institutions, taking our community on trips and providing educational experiences. We strive for inclusivity, diversity and equality, aiming to improve community cohesion and resilience through art and social connection.
While this role will work across all CAZK projects the majority of time will be spent on 'Healing Arts for All' (HAFA), a large-scale, three-year heritage project that will engage Pendle's diverse communities in a wide range of activities including photography, textiles, film, sculpture, sound walks etc.
We expect you to integrate into the community we work with and use your artistic flair and strong interpersonal skills to engage with people in our local community. You will need to have knowledge of the specific needs of different community groups we work with, (families, children, refugees and asylum seekers, vulnerable and marginalised groups, and ethnic minority groups). You will have an enthusiasm for working with groups in the community and a willingness to build relationships with these different groups, with strong interpersonal skills, patience, empathy, a positive approach and respect for others. You will have great enthusiasm for art and sharing your artistic skills with the community.
Principle Tasks and Key Responsibilities:
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Working closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, and the team, you will lead on developing and managing creative art programmes, projects, activities, and events.
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Maintain and develop relationships among key partner organisations,local businesses, creatives, and host steering group meetings to develop new ideas and plans to progress and enhance the organisation, building communication and providing regular feedback.
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Work with the CEO to develop annual organisational and project budgets, and manage ongoing programme budgets to ensure they are delivered as agreed within set budgets and timescales.
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Research, implement and monitor programme and project plans, liaising with collaborators, partners, the community and artists.
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Produce reports to ensure that relevant stakeholders are fully and consistently informed and updated about the progress of creative projects.
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Determine and monitor the human and physical resources needed for the programmes/projects and ensure that they are available at the appropriate time.
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Ensure effective marketing and publicity for programmes and projects.
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Day to day project and personnel management, including staff and artists’ contracts, and project risk assessments.
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Attend events, projects, and meetings on behalf of Community Arts by ZK, where appropriate.
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Prepare and submit prompt reports, planning documents and information required by funders/clients with regards to service level agreements and any other contractual/grant funded obligations.
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Ensure appropriate systems are in place for monitoring information required by funders and to ensure that all contracted staff are fully briefed as to their responsibilities in respect of monitoring information.
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Maintain and update internal databases in order that data integrity is maintained and information is consistent across the data platforms.
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Monitor and assess available funding opportunities, and work alongside the CEOto submit funding applications and tender submissions.
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Develop new partnerships across Lancashire and Pendle to maximise existing and potential funding/tender opportunities
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General Responsibilities:
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Ensure a high standard of professional conduct in dealing with other services and members of the public.
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Contribute to the update of Community Arts by ZK policies and procedures in line with best practice.
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Undertake training considered necessary to fulfil your role and responsibilities.
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Participate in a process of continuous evaluation of the organisation’s effectiveness in fulfilling its aims and objectives.
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Comply in all areas of work with Community Arts by ZK Equality & Diversity Policy, Safeguarding and other policies.
We expect you to integrate into the community we work with and use your artistic flair and strong interpersonal skills to engage with people in our local community. You will need to have knowledge of and sensitivity towards the specific needs of the different community groups we work with, (families, children, refugees and asylum seekers, vulnerable and marginalised groups, and ethnic minority groups). You will have an enthusiasm for working with groups in the community and a willingness to build relationships with these different groups, with strong interpersonal skills, patience, empathy, a positive approach and respect for others.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you great at talking to people?
We’re looking for someone to train as a Community Energy Champion to be able to provide energy advice to people in communities.
You will visit clients at home to complete Home Energy Audits, providing information and individualised support, and facilitating access to options which will improve people’s wellbeing and energy security. This will include recommending grants and helping complete applications and forms.
As a Community Energy Champion, you will deliver face-to-face and virtual energy workshops to parent groups, carers groups, community groups and others. There is also the opportunity to work with energy and water providers and other organisations to arrange themed workshop sessions.
This role will suit someone with excellent communication, planning skills, time management and an adaptable working style. Applicants should have relevant experience of delivering information and advice to a range of client groups. You must be confident using IT and will be trained to use our client database.
This is a part-time role (22.5 hours) and is 1 year fixed-term based at our office in New Ash Green, and the applicant will be expected to travel to other areas. Own car essential.
Apply today!
We offer our employees:
· Inclusive values-based environment
· Competitive remuneration package
· Workplace pension scheme
· Generous 31 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
· Opportunities for hybrid working
· Benenden Health Care
· Death in Service Benefit
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Employee Supported Volunteering scheme
· Development opportunities
· and more
Imago is committed to Safer Recruitment practices, and the post is subject to references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Please either submit your CV with a short covering note or visit our website for full details.
Imago recognises that many people in our society experience discrimination or lack of opportunity for reasons that are not fair. We aim to create a culture that respects and values each other’s differences, and see these differences as an asset, as they improve our ability to meet the needs of the organisations and people we work with. We proactively seek to increase opportunities for inclusion, and celebrate diversity across our organisation and within communities.
Imago recognises its duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children, young people and adults at risk who access its services or with whom it comes into contact.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours 36 hours (net) with evening and weekend working
Location Home-based, within 60 minutes travel time of Pershore in Worcestershire. Looking after churches in Herefordshire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire
We’re looking for a Community Engagement Officer to join a talented team to inspire and empower communities to support their historic places of worship. This is a fundamental role within our West regional team, internally the role is known as Local Community Officer.
Churches Conservation Trust works with communities to look after 357 historic churches, over two million visitors annually and hundreds of events both private and public. These ancient, listed sites are among the most beautiful locations in England.
You’ll be visiting sites in your patch regularly, encouraging new supporters, holding local meetings, and raising funds to meet each building’s unique needs. Sharing progress through a growing church plan for each of the 22 churches in your area, you’ll ensure these buildings thrive as beautifully maintained visitor attractions, as venues for events and as central parts of village, town or city life.
You’ll be supported by our team of experts, including fundraising, conservation, and learning and by our large network of church supporters.
If you know how to build and sustain community projects across a wide area, whether that’s in towns, cities or remote areas, we’d love to hear from you.
How to apply
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our vacancies page, where you will be directed to our online recruitment system. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining how you fulfil the person specification for this post.
Please note direct applications via email cannot be accepted for this role, only applications submitted through our recruitment portal will be considered.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 0800hrs on Monday 29th April 2024.
Please note there is a two-stage interview process. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a familiarisation visit on Monday 13th May 2024 in Evesham. This will be followed by interviews on Thursday 16th May 2024 via Teams. Please note that the interview dates have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please email us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
London Community Land Trust: Communities Manager
Do you share our passion and commitment to empowering communities to create permanently affordable homes? Would you welcome the opportunity to join a not-for-profit developer of community-led affordable homes working to ensure that people are no longer priced out of the neighbourhood they grew up in? Do you have the necessary experience, expertise and tenacity to successfully deliver community-led campaigns?
If the answer to these questions is YES, we would love to hear from you.
Decent, secure, and affordable homes are getting harder to come by, and there is widespread recognition and acceptance that London needs more affordable homes.
What remains is a gulf between those who are attempting to deliver affordable housing and the communities that need these homes. This is the gap that London CLT successfully bridges, working with local communities to create truly affordable homes that are owned by local people, and which puts Londoners in charge of how their neighbourhoods develop.
Proud to be at the forefront of developments in this space, we were the first to develop and sell homes, starting with our flagship project at St Clement’s in Mile End. You will be joining London CLT at a particularly exciting time as we enter a period of significant growth. We have several other projects under development and have the potential to do so much more.
Communities Manager
£35,000 to £40,000 per annum, Spitalfields, London
Hybrid, Part-time or Full-time
Our expectations for our new Communities Manager are high. Reporting to our Executive Director and part of a small, friendly, and growing team. You will be responsible for supporting communities in London to develop new genuinely and permanently affordable community-led housing; the development and implementation of our approach to the residents we serve, including allocations, management, resale, and stewardship; supporting local community steering groups building relationships, supporting groups and local leaders, and coordinating the implementation of our social impact strategy.
This position also offers a real opportunity to contribute to the future direction of London CLT. Requiring an exceptional individual with a deeply held conviction for and in support of participation and grassroots-led ideas for change, a successful track record of leading or participating in successful community-led campaigns, and excellent interpersonal and project management skills, with the ability to build relationships and exert influence over a diverse range of stakeholders and deliver results.
If this appeals to you and you would welcome the opportunity to play your part in the achievement of our future ambitions, we look forward to hearing from you.
Closing Date: Sunday, 12th May at 12 Noon
Final Panel Interviews: Wednesday, 15th May
Click on how to apply for more information.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A little bit about who we are:
Emmaus Greenwich is a unique charity that offers a home, work and individual support to people who have experienced homelessness and social exclusion. We don’t just give people a bed for the night; we offer a home, meaningful work and a sense of belonging.
At the heart of Emmaus Greenwich is our companions. Companion is the name given to those who live in an Emmaus community and contributes to the social enterprise, where they support themselves and one another. Living in a stable environment with the opportunity of work and individually tailored support helps our companions to regain lost self-esteem and the confidence needed to get back on their feet.
The majority of our charity's income is generated in our social enterprise which includes our four charity shops based Online, in Plumstead, Lewisham and Poplar. We also run regular outreach projects, offering support to some of the most vulnerable people in the capital. Companions can work in every area of our social enterprise, directly contributing to our charity whilst gaining skills and valuable work experience.
Some of the things that we are looking for in our Community Manager:
- The ability to focus on impact and deliver results.
- Experience of planning, developing, and managing support services for clients with support needs
- Knowledge and understanding of Strength-based practice and Trauma informed care.
- Experience of managing the performance, learning and development of staff.
- Knowledge and understanding of homelessness issues
- Demonstrable commitment to inclusive working, ensuring equality and valuing diversity.
- A belief in the potential of each individual and an understanding of the importance of the Community in helping an individual achieve their potential
Some of the things you would be responsible for as a Community Manager:
- Responsible for the admission welcome including assess new referrals, interviewing potential Companions, welfare and care of Companions, their integration into the Emmaus Community and the wider community at large, developing a sense of extended family.
- Lead and implement a culture which provides confidentiality, promotes professional boundaries, protects data, and safeguards Companions, Volunteers and staff.
- To manage support relating to Companion’s needs regarding their daily living requirements, physical and mental health, safety and personal development.
- To assist and encourage Companions to move into independent accommodation where appropriate
- Ensure that effective Safeguarding systems are in place and maintained, acting as the organisation’s Designated Safeguarding Person, with delegated responsibility for policy development, implementation, and reporting.
- Working in partnership with the Retail Manager, facilitate, encourage, and support companion engagement and training within the social enterprises to ensure they are viable businesses.
- Assist the Multi-Site Property and Facilities Manager in the upkeep and maintenance of the Community, to ensure that it provides a pleasant and comfortable home for the Companions, whilst adhering to health and safety requirements
You may also have experience in areas such as Social Worker, Outreach Coordinator, Case Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Program Manager, Advocacy Officer, Operations Manager
Location: London
Contract Type Permanent, Full time
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
Hours: 40
Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays and discount in Emmaus Greenwich shops
Closing date; 05-05-2024
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Do you have proven experience of proactive and reactive community management? Excellent interpersonal, customer service and problem-solving skills? Would you like to help communicate our brand’s values and mission, strengthen our community, reach new and diverse audiences, and make the British Heart Foundation (BHF) matter to more people?
As our Social Media Community Manager, you’ll champion engagement and retention within our social communities.
Adhering to brand, tone of voice, and community guidelines, you’ll use your experience and knowledge of social media community management across a variety of platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, YouTube and TikTok.
You’ll be part of a Social Media team that also manage the social strategy, calendar planning, content management and advocacy. Across the charity, there will be a wealth of BHF experts to work with, from Cardiac Nurses and Researchers to Nutritionists.
Use your skills to help us get closer to a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.
Working arrangements
This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our London Office.
At the BHF we believe in the power of being together, so our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office, at least one day each week, on average. The use of our office spaces is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.
Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about what flexibility is available at the application or interview stage.
Some out of hours work and travel is required, as you might attend and provide live coverage of high-profile fundraising and sporting events around the UK (time off in lieu available).
About you
As our perfect candidate, you bring extensive experience and knowledge in social media community management and customer service on a variety of platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, YouTube and TikTok.
A strategic and analytical thinker, with excellent problem-solving and customer service skills, you have proven experience of social listening platforms, crisis communications, and proactive and reactive community management.
Able to follow brand guidelines, tone of voice, and community guidelines, you understand active listening, empathetic response, self-care, and wellbeing for social media.
A motivated and ambitious individual with excellent line management, organisational, and interpersonal skills, your strong conceptual thinking is matched by your ability to bring concepts to life.
About us
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we’ve helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We’re investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.
We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.
Benefits
To find out more about the benefits available at the BHF please download our benefits document at the bottom of our advert page.
Interview process
Please note interviews may be held over Microsoft Teams or in our London Office.
How to apply
It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click on the apply button below. All you’ll need is an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria. As part of the application form, you'll also be asked a couple of questions relating to the key requirements of the role.
As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, the BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Community Development Manager (Online Communities)
Part Time 21 hours per week | 18 month fixed term contract | Hybrid | Closing Date 6 May 2024
Salary: £21,824 (FTE £36,374)
The advertised salary reflects the hybrid nature of the role and will be adjusted to £19,150 for an appointment based on a remote working contract.
Job Reference: CDMO1 (Please quote this on any correspondence)
The role
Join the Chartered Institute for Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) as the Community Development Manager (Online Communities). Initially funded for 18 months, this new, part-time role is important in supporting our mission to grow CILIP’s professional peer communities through the strategic use of online platforms as part of our digital transformation programme.
75% of CILIP members see our professional peer communities as a key attractor for joining CILIP and staying with us. Members rank membership of our communities in their top three membership benefits.
This position, within the Communities Team, reports to the Communities and Partnerships Manager.
The successful candidate will:
- Have experience of planning and delivering online projects.
- Be able to work collaboratively and foster strong relationships with a wide range or internal and external stakeholders.
- Have excellent communication skills, great initiative and be able to drive uptake of the online communities.
It is not essential for the candidate to possess prior knowledge of the sector, but they will have the right level of ability and enthusiasm to learn rapidly and use their transferable skills to support project delivery and administration.
Our office is conveniently located in The British Library, just a short walk from St Pancras and King’s Cross stations. Embracing the future of work, CILIP supports hybrid working, allowing the successful candidate the option to work from home two days a week.
This role can also be suitable for those further afield who wish to work remotely. If you wish to be considered for a fully remote flexible working adjustment please add this to your letter of application. The advertised salary reflects the hybrid nature of the role and will be adjusted to £19,150 for an appointment based on a remote working contract.
We look forward to welcoming a dynamic individual to our team who shares our passion for advancing the library and information profession.
About CILIP
The Chartered Institute for Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) is the UK’s library and information association. We promote education, literacy and prosperity for all by raising standards in libraries, information and knowledge management. We work to improve services, develop our members’ expertise and champion the sector. We are the only independent voice for the UK’s information profession. We are guided by our Royal Charter to develop and improve library and information services.
This is a fabulous opportunity to join a modern charity and professional body with thousands of members in the UK and internationally. CILIP is at an exciting phase in its growth with significant investments in member offerings and digital transformation plans. CILIP is a London-based charity with a friendly, hardworking team.
CILIP is an equal opportunities employer and committed to championing diversity, inclusion and representation. We particularly welcome applications from people from under-represented groups. For more information on how we are embedding diversity at the heart of CILIP and its work visit our website.
Registered Charity No 313014
Benefits
- Hybrid working
- 25 days' annual leave plus public holidays (pro-rata’d for part time staff)
- The option to buy up to 3 days' additional annual leave
- Generous pension scheme (Employer contribution of 10%, employee contribution of 5%) including death in service benefit
- Access to CILIP’s Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff reward scheme offering a range of discounts at over 900 of the UK’s top retailers
- Cycle to work scheme
- Contribution to eye tests and flu jabs
Alongside your CV, please send a letter of application detailing your reasons for applying, what skills and knowledge you can bring to the role and how you meet the criteria in the person specification in the role description.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Lead for Activist Communities - RCN02414
Grade E - £66,909 – £75,492
Employment Relations and Nursing | Any RCN office with hybrid working | £72,003 (including inner London weighting of £5094)
Contract type: Permanent
35 Hours, any UK office with hybrid working
At the Royal College of Nursing we’re an optimistic organisation. We know that together we can make change happen. We are the largest trade union of nursing staff and students in the UK – with over half a million members – so we can see the momentous possibilities for a brighter future. Join us and you will too.
We're accredited with Investors in People Silver Standard. Our people are our greatest asset, and we want people who can contribute to our purpose in line with our values.
The RCN is at a very exciting moment in its history, and is now planning to embed, enhance and nurture member activism across the UK. We are establishing a Lead for Activist Communities role, to sit within the Activist Engagement Team in the new RCN Activism Academy.
This post will play a key strategic role in the creation of this new team, and in the delivery of the RCN’s Activism Strategy. The Lead for Activist Communities will line manage a small team and report directly to the Head of Activist Engagement. It will also work closely with key stakeholders within the wider RCN staff team and the membership.
The Lead for Activist Communities will oversee the development of powerful and thriving communities of active RCN members. The role will be responsible for enabling and enhancing peer-to-peer relationships that support members to self-organise around the issues that matter to them, including their conditions of employment, the standing of the profession of nursing, on equity, diversity, and inclusivity (EDI), and more.
The post is responsible for developing strategies and leading on plans to strengthen the reach and influence of reps and other activists, and to support the improvement of local activist structures. make the RCN visible and influential wherever we have members. in reviewing current branch structures to enhance local engagement. This is an exciting opportunity to shape a new team at its inception and Be part of something bigger than yourself.
If you understand what makes activists tick and what they need to thrive, and you take pride in seeing a job well done, then this may well be the role for you.
The Lead for Activist Communities will combine leadership skills with creativity and strategic, solution-focused thinking. You will need the ability to turn creative visions into practical plans and have a proven record of seeing projects through to completion.
You will need good communication skills, and an ability to inspire others. You will need to thrive as part of a team, with excellent interpersonal skills. This role requires an excellent understanding in building activism for social change. It also requires a passion for healthcare and the nursing profession.
What we offer you. We expect you to look after our members. And we expect you to be rewarded for it. We offer an impressive range of benefits, a broad range of learning development opportunities and an award-winning health and wellbeing programme. We offer annual leave up to 32 days plus bank holidays and three additional days for the Christmas break plus generous maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave packages.
We offer a competitive pay structure with annual pay progression until you reach the top of the salary scale. We normally offer new employees the first point of the salary range, although you may be able to negotiate a higher starting salary depending on your skills, experience and current salary.
What we deliver for our members is wide and varied so when it comes to how we work one size doesn’t fit all. We also know that to empower our people to do their best work, they must be able to balance the demands of work and home. We are a diverse organisation and understand everyone has different needs and many of our employees enjoy flexible working enabling them to deliver results whilst having a good work life balance. Departments and directorates have their own hybrid ways of working which put the needs of the service they deliver – whether that’s to members or to colleagues - at their heart, in alignment with our hybrid working core principles. At the RCN it’s unlikely you will work from home for all of your working time. Equally no one is expected to work solely in the office unless your role requires it. You can find out more by having a discussion with the recruiting manager.
Our selection process
Please submit a CV and answer the supporting questions demonstrating how you meet the criteria for this role. You may not be shortlisted if you don’t. Please ensure your CV is in a simple format with minimal tables and sections. Any identifying information in your application will automatically be anonymised for shortlisting purposes.
We want your experience applying for a job with us to be the best it can be. We may hold our interviews and assessments in person or by video call. If you foresee any problems, please let us know.
As a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities.
Opening date: 03/04/24
Closing date: 11.59pm on 28/04/2024
Assessment & interview date: 13/5/24 & 14/05/2024
Interview date: 13/05/2024
Contracted hours: 35
Community Fundraising Manager
The Mencap Community and Events Team has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, motivated and passionate fundraiser, dedicated to raising as much funds as possible to help make the UK the best place to live for people with a learning disability to join our team as Senior Community Fundraising Manager covering England and Wales.
Covering the England and Wales the Community Fundraising Manager will be responsible for managing various income streams across the Community portfolio working closely with the wider team.
Within this role, you will achieve agreed fundraising targets through effective management, support and cultivation of both existing and new regional supporters including: individuals, groups, associations, local corporates and schools whilst maximising the current portfolio of Mencap owned products. You will research, identify and develop new community fundraising opportunities, areas of potential support and build a robust pipeline for restricted grants and corporate partners.
The role is home based. There will be travel around the areas that the role covers.
This position is a permanent, full-time role to work 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday. The nature of community fundraising is that there will be evening and weekend work, for which time off in lieu will be given.
Key skills and requirements (essential):
· The ability to develop, implement and monitor strategic plans, present budgets and interpret financial information
· The ability to research, assess and initiate new opportunities within the context of an overall plan
· Able to recruit, develop and train, motivate and manage individuals and teams of Volunteers to give their very best
· Able to use interpersonal skills in order to engage effectively with others, understand what motivates them and respond appropriately
· Written communication skills and a high level of numeracy to be able to produce business plans, monthly reviews, press releases, letters, presentations and other similar documents
· Excellent verbal communication skills, to be able to deliver presentations and give local media interviews
· Able to work as part of a team, to see and understand the national picture and to contribute effectively to team plans and goals
· IT literate – use of word-processing, spreadsheets PowerPoint and databases
· Experience of working in community fundraising and delivering or exceeding income targets
Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something really meaningful. Everything we do at Mencap keeps the people we support at the centre of what we do. With us, it’s never ‘just a job’. In return for your hard work and passion you can find real and meaningful work experience, access to some excellent benefits alongside our competitive pay.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us. To find out more about the scheme please visit the directgov website. At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap!
Benefits
Why join Mencap?
· 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays + a variety of benefits including pension and holiday buying options.
· Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
· A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.
Join us at Mencap and be part of a team that believes in equality, diversity, and inclusion. Together, we can create a brighter future for individuals with learning disabilities and empower them to break down any barriers they may face.
Mencap vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with learning disabilities. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career that truly makes a difference, apply now!
About Mencap
At Mencap we work in partnership with people with a learning disability. We do this by providing high quality, flexible services that support people, including young adults, to live as independently as possible in their own homes and in the community.
Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist.
You’ll make new friends and feel inspired to reach your potential. We will ask a lot of you - but you’ll get back so much more. With us, it is never ‘just a job’.
In return for your hard work and passion, we can give you real meaning and purpose in your work.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Community Builder role focuses on making connections within the community and facilitating local community groups to develop activities and events. This role focuses specifically on engaging younger adults (16 - 30 yrs) and is expected to work closely with existing staff and other community builders in the local area.
We are ideally seeking applicants with experience of community devlopment work, and good knowledge of digital media. It may well suit someone with lived experience from the target group, or experience of working with this age group.
Main Purpose of Role
·To work with local community groups and individuals using an asset-based approach, to help them become more active in their local communities
·To provide particular focus on connecting younger adults (16-30 years) with their local neighbourhood and wider communities of interest
·To create digital content in support of PRC’s marketing and communications programme, to raise the charity’s profile and promote its role in the local community. In particular, to share positive stories to promote community activities and events, and inspire individuals to participate
Key Tasks
·To engage with local communities within Pershore and its surrounds using an ‘strengths based’ approach, with particular focus on younger adults who are socially isolated
·To create an ‘asset map’ for the local area (e.g. individuals, associations, institutions, places etc.) and identify local connectors
·Support local residents to identify what is important to them, and to create associations, activities or events which are sustainable beyond the project. This will include helping people to identify and source the necessary resources and funding
·Bring together individuals who wish to get more involved in the community, providing support and mentoring to achieve these goals
·Engage with a range of local organisations and associations (e.g. Wellbeing Hub, Police, library, local businesses), individual community connectors and supporters to create a network of interdependent community support, and to facilitate delivery of community-led projects and solutions
·Work alongside other Community Builders in Wychavon area to ensure alignment of projects, maximise use of local resources and share information, tools and learning
·Facilitate social events, community meetings and ideas fairs at PRC and in the local area to support residents in developing their own programme of activities
·Gather stories, data, outcomes and other evidence of impact for both formal reporting and promotional use
·In collaboration with the Centre Manager develop and deliver a marketing and communications plan which amplifies the local impact of the Community Builder programme and the profile of PRC more widely – with particular emphasis on digital marketing
·Work within the PRC policy framework, with particular regard to Safeguarding policies and procedures and personal safety
·Undertake appropriate networking and professional development opportunities to keep abreast of the wider ABCD and community development programme
This role requires a flexible approach to working hours and a willingness to work across some evenings and weekends on a regular basis, to engage with members of the community when they are available. Much of the postholder’s time will be spent in the local community and as the role and project develops, the key tasks outlined within this document may change.
Please submit your CV with a cover letter that describes how you meet all of the requirements on the personal specification.
Shortlisting will take place week commencing 29th April 2024.
Interviews are likely to take place Thursday 9th or Wednesday 15th May 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Percival are excited to be working exclusively with the Leybourne Grange Management Community Interest Company (LGM CIC) to help them appoint a new Community and Estate Manager to join an amazing organisation. The post holder will report to the Board of Directors and is responsible for managing a number of facilities, community activities and grounds
Leybourne Chase is a housing development of 733 homes set within stunning 140-acre grounds consisting of a variety of outdoor spaces, parks and formal walled garden. Leybourne Grange Management Community Interest Company (LGM CIC) is a not-for-profit organisation that runs two community facilities, gathers lease income from various lessors on site and arrange community events and volunteering opportunities.
Title: Community Operations Manager (LGM CIC Leader)
Salary: £30k-£32k (£50k-£53k FTE) depending on experience
Working Pattern: Part Time (0.6 FTE)
Contract Type: Permanent.
Location: Leybourne, ME19
In this role you will provide leadership and management across a well managed and diverse estate and the residing community. In this role you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and administration of the LGM CIC and work with the Board to ensure that the forward plan is developed in a sustainable way.The postholder will manage the estate budget, ensure new suppliers are sourced and onboarded appropriately, line manage two members of the team, and ensure good relations and a positive relationship with residents.
They are looking for candidates with good experience working directly with residents in a community role, in either a work or voluntary capacity. The ideal candidate will have experience organising and chairing community meetings, and planning, delivering and evaluating projects, activities and events to a budget.
Recruitment Timeline
Deadline for Applications: Monday 29th April
1st Stage Interviews: week commencing 6th June
We value diversity and know how important it is for charities to fairly represent their beneficiaries, therefore we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
The team at Percival are committed to your journey as a candidate and will provide any necessary support throughout the application process. If you need any assistance or require any reasonable adjustments throughout the process, please don't hesitate to contact our Recruitment Director Adam on [email protected]
To apply, simply submit your CV. Should you meet the requirements, we will provide you with the full job description and arrange a call or meeting to provide further information about the next steps. Please note you may be required to complete a cover letter in order to submit a full application. To fully understand what we will do with your data, please review our policy
We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Citizens UK
Citizens UK is a people power alliance of diverse local communities working together for the common good. Our mission is to develop leaders, strengthen civic organisations and make change. Our 550 member communities are deeply rooted in their local areas and connect every day to the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. Through the method of community organising we enable people experiencing powerlessness to develop their leadership and come together with the power and strategy to make change.
This leads to hundreds of neighbourhood improvements - from zebra crossings outside primary schools to renovated public toilets in cemeteries. And it leads to some of the biggest campaign impacts in the UK, such as winning over £2 billion of wages through the UK Living Wage campaign, securing a legal cap on the cost of credit to control exploitative lending, and ending the detention of children for immigration purposes. We enable local campaigns to grow into large-scale social change projects such as the Living Wage Foundation, Parents and Communities Together (PACT), Sponsor Refugees, and Refugees for Justice, that form an integral part of our theory of change. The most prominent of these is the rapidly growing Living Wage Foundation with a network of over 14,000 accredited Living Wage Employers across the UK.
South London Citizens
South London Citizens is a thriving chapter with a growing team of ~18 organisers and project staff. We are building the power of communities in South London through borough alliances (in Greenwich, Lewisham, Southwark, Lambeth, Wandsworth, Merton, Croydon) and the wider region by developing community leadership and supporting people to take action on what matters most to them. Over the past three years, we have worked in partnership with mental health trusts to deliver a pioneering organising project, South London Listens (SLL), to prevent mental ill-health, and more recently with wider South London NHS leaders to take action on a range of issues (from low wages to housing conditions) that impact our communities’ health.
Purpose
We are looking for two Associate Organisers to join our thriving and dynamic team in South London building the power of local communities. These roles will support local organising, and have a specific focus on health and living wage organising.
In this exciting and innovative role, you will work with community organisations, including faith institutions, schools, universities, and community groups. Your primary responsibility will be to
1. build ‘Be Well’ teams to support the wellbeing of their communities, as part of the South London Listens partnership;
2. find and develop new community leaders within their organisations; and
3. take action to tackle the social determinants of health inequality (e.g. lack of migration status, racism, housing conditions, low wages and precarious work).
One or both of the roles will also include specific organising with low paid workers to lead the fight for a real living wage and living hours.
With your passion, energy, and commitment to democracy, you will support communities to build the power they need to win justice and make a real and lasting impact. Join us in the fight for a healthier and more equitable future for South London.
A central focus of an Associate Organiser is their own development: learning the craft of Community Organising under the guidance of an experienced Community Organiser. An Associate Organiser is working towards becoming a competent practitioner of the craft of broad-based community organising methodology, and focuses on the building of relational power, the recruitment and retention of dues-paying institutions, the development of leaders, the strengthening of member institutions, leader-led public actions, and the winning of systemic change. Your learning and development will be paramount in the first few months as the responsibilities given to your experience and skills develop.
We encourage you to apply even if you don’t feel like you fit all the criteria. We are particularly interested in people who are angry at issues of injustice, who have demonstrated taking action on that in some way, who can communicate effectively, who can build relationships of trust with a diverse range of people, and who believe in the capacity of ordinary people to make extraordinary change! We are less interested in whether you understand every word in the responsibility list below or whether you have worked as a professional organiser before. You are also encouraged to reach out if you have any questions about whether you might be suitable for the role.
Main Responsibilities
Working as an Associate Organiser in South London for Citizens UK your main responsibilities will be to:
Grow and deliver on the priorities of South London Listens and our broader Health organising
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Build and support new Be Well Hubs in a range of institutions in your allocated boroughs. Including identifying new institutions, delivering training, and supporting them once they are established.
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Work with other organisers to deliver on the priorities identified by communities that are part of the South London Listens project
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Ensure reporting and capturing of stories of the South London Listens project are captured and shared to celebrate and grow the project.
At least one of the roles includes supporting our organising efforts for more just work and wages
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Identify and develop worker leaders
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Take action with South London Citizens leaders to increase the number of living wage and living hours employers in London
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Develop and deliver community organising training for worker leaders
Build relational power to further the goals of CUK
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Actively participate in the development of a comprehensive power analysis appropriate to the desired sphere of influence for each project/assignment
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Establish working relationships with identified leaders and demonstrate ability to move them into action, including as part of the wider alliance; taking the initiative to establish new relationships as required
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Conduct one-to-ones to develop relationships with leaders and understand their concerns.
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Tell a wide range of Community Organising stories effectively to influence others and achieve CUK’s goals
Identify and develop relational leaders prepared to act with others for the common good
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Identify and discern actual and potential leaders with the passion and ability to drive change in their borough alliance and through South London Listens.
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Proactively create opportunities for leaders to develop, in particular tertiary or new leaders; nominate for training on the core taster curriculum and Be Well Hubs training.
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Successfully deliver workshops in local institutions, South London Citizens community organising introductions and Be Well training.
Strengthen institutions and develop Broad Based Organisations
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Ensure good understanding of the basic interests and traditions of typical member institutions
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Organise a small cluster of up to 5 standard member institutions or 1 strategic partner to work together for the achievement of common goals
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Support pre-existing core teams and create/develop new core teams to provide leadership at local level and in South London Listens
Support leaders through the Cycle of Action in order to create change
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Support member institutions and Be Well Hubs in running listening campaigns
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Organise neighbourhood actions; demonstrating increasing independence in working without the need for close supervision
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Take the lead in supporting groups of leaders through the cycle of action on neighbourhood issues; aiming to achieve neighbourhood and health wins
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Evaluate the effectiveness of actions; demonstrating ability to incorporate lessons learned into future actions
Contribute to CUK’s financial viability through effective fundraising & financial management
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Contribute to fundraising to the value of at least £20,000 per annum through one or some of the following:
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WWritinge regular updates on the work to be shared with the funders and maintain a healthy relationship with them
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Recruit new dues paying institutions; work together with a more senior Organiser to negotiate annual membership fees and letters of understanding
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Liaise with the Finance & Operations team to update the membership database and ensure timely invoicing and fee collection
Contribute to effective teamwork and live out our ‘Inclusion’ value
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Be proactive concerning personal professional development and wellbeing: i.e. by reading widely, developing a healthy work-life balance and demonstrating ability to reflect on own organising craft & improve on self-identified weaknesses
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Demonstrate ability to work effectively with colleagues and participate in a team
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Produce all required reports and follow CUK’s procedures on time and to the required standards
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Contribute towards an inclusive environment for all colleagues and community leaders, so that our spaces are a place where all are able to participate
Participate in the development of the craft of Community Organising and play a role in the Guild of COs
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Schedule an average of at least three 1-2-1 relational meetings into your daily schedule as a core part of your professional practice
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Commit 10 working days per annum (pro rata) to the preparation, delivery, and evaluation of Citizens UK National Community Leadership Training or other local or regional trainings or other activities organised by the Learning and Innovation team.
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Participate in a Guild Team and help it develop as a Community of Practice that enables Organisers across the UK to develop their skills and experience.
Personal Specification
(D) Desirable, (E) Essential
EXPERIENCE
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Previous campaign experience (D)
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Evidence of having acted in a leadership role with peers or in local community activities (e.g. within a faith institution or clubs/societies) (E)
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Experience of project management; evidence of having delivered work on time and to standard (E)
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Able to demonstrate previous experience of ‘learning by doing’ in a work or project environment; evidence of being open to feedback and comfortably coachable (E)
KEY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
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Ability to speak additional languages, especially Spanish for one of the roles (D)
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Excellent interpersonal awareness – ability to listen well and appreciate a viewpoint or opinion that is different from one’s own (E)
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Excellent concern for impact – ability to adapt own behaviour to address the needs or concerns of someone else (E)
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Good communication skills – able to speak with conviction and passion; and to make a logical argument (E)
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PERSONAL QUALITIES & VALUES
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A self-starter with ability to take initiative and work independently (E)
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A passion for justice (E)
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A positive enthusiasm for working with faith congregations, trade unions, schools, and other community organisations (E)
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An interest in and experience of politics and public life (E)
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Able to work in a team (E)
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Willingness to work within accountable relationships (E)
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Self-motivated and adaptable (E
The successful applicant will be required to undertake a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check. DBS checks are renewed on a 3-year cycle.
Interviews are planned to take place on Wednesday, 12th June (subject to change).
Please note this is a 12-month fix term contract with a possibility to extend, funding permitting.