Project Development Co-Ordinator Jobs

At the heart of our fundraising and marketing strategy is a real focus on building lasting, meaningful, and relevant relationships with all our supporters, demonstrating the importance and value of the contributions that they make. Our Individual Giving programme makes up a considerable proportion of our total income and the primary responsibility for this role is providing important support for this vital programme. You’ll love talking to our supporters, taking time to understand them, listen to what they are interested in and making sure they feel valued. Starlight’s reputation for supporter care will really matter to you and you’ll naturally want to be accurate, efficient and effective in dealing 3 with queries, handling and recording donations on CRM and ensuring that appropriate and timely responses are sent to all supporters. You’ll also enjoy developing your fundraising skills and supporting Individual Giving activities to ensure we are delivering the best activities for our supporters to drive more donations. With your experience and expertise, you’ll support our reputation for positive, warm touchpoints and excellent customer service.

Stepping Stones exists to improve the lives of adults with learning disabilities. We are seeking an enthusiastic and agile manager who will be at the heart of the organisation and will lead a small team of qualified tutors and volunteers in continuing to provide high quality experiences for the people who attend. Stepping Stones is a community that loves to socialise and learn new skills together. Our current programme includes art, dance, drama and music, together with digital skills and cooking.

This role is responsible for strategic development with the guidance of the Board of Trustees, income generation, and the management of all aspects of service delivery. It is our intention to appoint a new post of Activity Co-ordinator to support the Charity Manager as budgets allow. You will play an active part in designing this role so that it enhances our delivery and increases capacity within the organisation.

Our experience during the pandemic and consequently, has shown us that being together in real life is an essential element of our offer to the people who attend Stepping Stones and so this post requires a physical presence preferably 3 days per week during the period when classes are running (30 weeks per year).  We are open in our approach to recruitment and are keen to support the right candidate to flourish. This means that we are happy to consider flexible working hours and an annualised hours contract if this supports your work life balance.

ABOUT YOU
You will build good working relationships with all stakeholders including the people who attend our classes, their network of support (including support workers, carers and family members), funders, partners and the local community. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, you will be comfortable working with autonomy. You will be a strong team leader, proactive problem solver, and confident making decisions for the good of the organisation. Whilst the role demands strategic thinking and planning, it also requires you to be visible and accessible. You will sometimes contribute to activities when time allows, for example, in pilot phases of new classes

ABOUT THE CHARITY
Stepping Stones is a thriving, longstanding and highly valued community organisation. We have delivered activities for over 30 years and our weekly classes are an important part of the lives of people who attend.

Our main delivery is a timetable of up to 14 weekly classes from our base in a multipurpose community centre. We also have activities off site including gardening at a local allotment and music and art classes at a day centre and residential home. Each week over 100 people benefit from our activities.

HOW TO APPLY
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. 

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter through CharityJob, outlining your motivations for applying for the role and highlighting how and where you meet the Person Specification.

Stonewall Housing is the delivery partner for the HouseProud Pledge Scheme, which aims to improve inclusion for LGBTQ+ social housing residents across the UK.

The scheme is available to all social housing providers and allows them to demonstrate their commitment to LGBTQ+ equality and support.  Housing providers who are signed up to the scheme need to show how they listen to LGBTQ+ residents, increase LGBTQ+ visibility and provide specific LGBTQ+ training to staff.

Our new Project Co-ordinator will be responsible for the delivery and operations of the HouseProud Pledge scheme, as well as providing LGBTQ+ training for housing providers around the UK.

We want to meet someone energetic and proactive who will take the success of the scheme and run with it - taking ownership over its efficient day to day delivery and confidently expanding it's reach and profile.

Events and Digital Co-ordinator (Chicken Industry)

Location: Godalming HQ (flexible hybrid working)
Job Type: Full-time, Contract position till March 2025
Salary: £35,000- £42, 000 per annum (dependant on location, skills and experience)

About us

Compassion in World Farming International is the leading international farm animal welfare charity, campaigning to improve the lives of millions of farm animals through advocacy, lobbying for legislative change, and positive engagement with the global food industry. Our established international Food Business programme aims to raise baseline standards for farm animals by securing commitments, ensuring compliance and facilitating implementation of higher welfare policies and practices. In addition, we aim to drive corporate meat reduction strategies and targets in line with planetary health requirements, via our newly launched Rethinking Food workstream.

Our work is based on scientific evidence and best practice and as such we are recognised as the credible partner on farm animal welfare to the major food retailers, food service companies, manufacturers and producers.

About the role

We are looking for a highly personable and skilled events and digital co-ordinator to join the UK Food Business team. This is an established team, responsible for improving animal welfare standards and developing sustainable supply chains across the global food industry. The right candidate will assist in the organisation of key events both in person and online to support the team to engage with key stakeholders in the chicken industry.

This is a vital role within Compassion’s Food Business Programme and offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact for farm animal welfare within a dynamic and influential global organisation. The right candidate will have a proven track record of organising forums, webinars and face to face round tables. You will need to be an influencer, a networker and capable of developing key business relationships. Importantly, there is plenty of scope to bring your own creativity, voice, and novel approach to driving change for farm animals. The role is embedded in a strong team with a multitude of expertise and skills to support and excite you - if you are ready for a challenge and can make a difference then we’d love to hear from you!

About you

Our ideal candidate will have a proven record of excelling in a minimum 2 of the 3 key pillars of the role and have knowledge / experience of the food industry. You’ll demonstrate persuasive communication, task management, time efficiency, and critical thinking skills. You’ll be able to remain composed under pressure, organised and be able to adapt to a multitude of asks and stakeholders expectations. Effective communication and timely decision-making are essential.

Applications:

Closing date: 5th July 2024
Interviews: Week commencing 8th July (TBC)

To apply please complete the online application form and upload your CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the person specification detailed in the Job Description. Please note that we reserve the right to commence interviews on a rolling programme. To comply with legal requirements, as part of our selection procedure, we ask all potential employees to prove their eligibility to work in the UK. No agencies.

Join our team and make a lasting impact, while being part of a workplace that values and supports you every step of the way UK Benefits:

• Compassion in World Farming is located in bright, modern offices; just 2 minutes’ walk from Godalming mainline station (45 minutes from London Waterloo).
• Enjoy an enhanced annual leave of 25 days per year, along with bank holidays.
• Our comprehensive benefits package includes core offerings like Health Cash Back Plan
• MHFA support – 24/7 PG access and Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking at HQ
• Optional savings schemes like the Cycle Benefit Scheme.
• Embrace a fulfilling career that prioritises your well-being, while also enjoying Excellent Development opportunities
• Hybrid working model (dependant on role and location)
• A defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• Enhanced discretionary company sick pay
• Premium Subscription to Calm App

Compassion in World Farming is absolutely committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We value diversity and live experience and acknowledge the underrepresentation of people from certain backgrounds, both within our organisation and across the sector. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, whether these be of ethnicity, gender, identity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation or other.

You may have experience in the following roles: Events Coordinator, Digital Marketing Specialist, Event Planner, Communications Coordinator, Project Manager, Marketing Coordinator, Public Relations Specialist, Social Media Manager, Business Development Coordinator, Fundraising Coordinator, Community Engagement Officer, Outreach Coordinator, Food Industry Specialist, etc.

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What We Are Looking For:  

We are seeking a dedicated, proactive and compassionate group support co-ordinator to lead the further development, delivery, and integration of Self Injury Support’s community-based group support programme, with a focus on accessibility and reaching and engaging with diverse communities across the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire area. 

About the Position    

  

Group Support Co-ordinator  

Pay grade: NJC Grade Point 24 - £33,024 per annum pro-rata based on a three-day working week comprising 21 hours per week (£18,797). 

Hours: 21 per week, with some flexibility as to how these hours are delivered; including meetings and groups in the community and office-based work. 

Location: Central Bristol, community venues across the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire area. 

Deadline: Monday 17th June 2024, 12pm  

Duties and responsibilities 

Service Development 

Consultation and Outreach 

1. Consult with current and potential group participants and draw on existing service data analysis to inform the content, locations, timings and other details of a groups programme for people affected by self-harm, following on from previous pilot groups run in 2023 and 2024 
2. Analyse consultation and service data and in collaboration with team members decide on groups programme themes 

Community Connections and Groups Development 

1. Connect with and become a member of a range of relevant community networks in the local area to both share service information and learning, and learn about range of wider community support available 
2. Connect with and build a database of potential facilitators and venues
3. Develop a rolling groups calendar with a core ongoing peer support group and time-limited specialist groups 
4. Build on existing processes and further develop processes and procedures to ensure robust record keeping, partnership agreements and safeguarding processes are in place that are GDPR compliant 
5. In collaboration with other Self Injury Support services, explore areas of overlap, potential for shared learning and joint working 
6. In collaboration with other Self Injury Support services, develop processes and procedures to support inclusivity and accessibility, including the administration of an accessibility fund for participants 

Service Delivery 

Groups Promotion and Delivery 

1. Handle groups logistics such as booking specialist facilitators, venues, refreshments and materials in line with budget
2. In collaboration with the Communications Officer develop print and digital promotional materials and develop a dissemination plan 
3. In collaboration with other Self Injury Support services, conduct outreach work to promote the groups programme to other relevant community groups and organisations 
4. Respond to group programme enquiries and bookings, keep accurate, GDPR compliant records of participants, send information to participants in a timely manner 
5. Administer the accessibility fund with support from the Finance Administrator 
6. Support the delivery of groups in collaboration with other Self Injury Support team members 
7. In collaboration with the Self Injury Support safeguarding team, ensure all safeguarding concerns are addressed promptly and recorded in line with organisational policy 
8. Take part in personal reflective practice and professional development training as needed 

Review and Evaluation 

1. Plan appropriate evaluation and monitoring of the groups programme which encompasses the experiences of participants and facilitators and aligns with wider organisational service monitoring 
2. Present evaluation findings in reports for the board of trustees and funders as needed 

Other 

1. Attend organisational team meetings and support organisational events and campaigns.
2. Any other duties relevant to your role as requested by your line manager 

 Diocese of Chester

Flourish Co-ordinator

Part-Time (0.2)

Salary £36,179 (FTE), £7,235.80 (actual)

2 Year Fixed-term Contract

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a co-ordinator for the Flourish project in the Diocese of Chester.

As part of the Church of England’s Growing Faith initiative, Flourish aims to see a network of 450 new worshipping communities established in educational settings across England, beginning with a pilot scheme involving 40 locations in 12 dioceses. There will be 4 pilot projects within the Diocese of Chester.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of working with children and young people, together with an appreciation of the missional task facing the church, particularly in regard to engaging missionally with a more diverse demographic.

This is a part-time position for 1 day (7 hours) per week.  The role offers hybrid working that includes working from Church House at Daresbury Park, Warrington, and travel around the Diocese.

There is an Occupational Requirement for the postholder to be a practising Christian in accordance with the Equality Act, 2010. An Enhanced DBS Disclosure will be required.

The job description, person specification and application form can be downloaded from the Diocesan website: please see website link as detailed in the documents attached below.

For informal conversation, contact Rev Peter Froggatt, Director of Outreach - please see email address as detailed in the documents attached below.

This post could be worked in conjunction with the Christian Distinctiveness and Worship Officer post. For further details please see website link as detailed in the documents attached below.

Closing date: Sunday 16th June 2024

Interviews: Tuesday 25th June 2024

This is a 6 month maternity cover role to help deliver a major project to ensure that Muscular Dystrophy UK’s support is accessible to individuals and communities that we aren’t currently reaching or engaging with; to broaden the general reach of our support by working in collaboration with relevant stakeholders and colleagues; and to recruit volunteers to support with this project.  

You will support the Head of Regional Support, Outreach, and Information to identify and implement a sustainable model for broadening our reach. 

Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities.

About us:

Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity bringing individuals, families and professionals together to fight muscle-wasting conditions. We bring together more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions, affecting around 110,000 children and adults in the UK. In the last three years, there have been more than 10 new treatments – we want to continue this work and need your help so we can fund more research and support for families with a muscle-wasting condition.

Benefits:

We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, ride to work scheme, health cash plan, financial wellbeing and an employee assistance programme.

Location: We operate a hybrid model (home and office, SE1). 

*Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

ActionSpace, the sector-leading charity working with learning disabled artists across London is seeking an exceptional individual to join the team as Pastoral Care Co-ordinator.

The Pastoral Care Co-ordinator ensures all artists and project participants are able to maximise the benefits of participating in ActionSpace activities and supports them in realising their personal potential by ensuring accessibility and co-ordinating support needs. 

The ideal candidate will have at least five years experience of working with learning disabled adults, particularly those with high support needs, and experience of developing and implementing access and behaviour support plans. They will have a comprehensive working knowledge of the needs and rights of learning disabled people, the relevant statutory authorities, legislation and public policy around accessibility and social care, be committed toworking in an anti-discriminatory way, with a positive view of learning disabled people. They will enjoy working as part of a team but also be able to work independently, managing their own workload.

This is an exciting time to be joining ActionSpace as we embark on ambitious period of growth and development. You will be working as part of a unique creative team and for a small but highly respected, impactful and influential charity that achieves a lot and punches well-above above its weight.

NAPAC is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Business Development Coordinator to focus on marketing and selling our training programmes to external clients in public and private sectors. This entry-level (or above) role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals in the early stages of their career in business development, with a focus on promoting training solutions in the field of trauma support. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, an in-depth understanding of the sales process, a proactive attitude, and a passion for making a positive impact in the lives of survivors of childhood abuse.

Key Responsibilities:

1. With support, develop and implement a strategic business development plan to market and sell NAPAC's training programmes to external clients, including organisations, agencies, and professionals in fields such as policing, mental health, social work, education and others.
2. Identify and cultivate relationships with potential clients and stakeholders to understand their training needs and develop tailored solutions to meet their requirements.
3. Embrace and enthusiastically engage in the sales pipeline process, from lead generation to closing deals, demonstrating persistence and determination to achieve sales targets.
4. Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends, opportunities and competitive positioning strategies for NAPAC's training offerings.
5. Promote NAPAC's training programmes through various channels, including direct outreach, networking events, conferences, and digital marketing initiatives.
6. Assist in the development of marketing collateral, proposals and presentations to showcase the value proposition of NAPAC's training programmes and secure new business opportunities.
7. Support internal coordination and communication with colleagues to ensure alignment of business development efforts.
8. Track and analyse key performance metrics related to sales pipeline, revenue targets, and client satisfaction to evaluate the effectiveness of business development initiatives.
9. Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and emerging issues related to trauma support and survivor care to continuously improve and innovate our training offerings.
10. Participate in training and professional development activities to enhance knowledge and skills in business development and sales techniques.
11. Demonstrate a commitment to NAPAC's mission and values, contributing positively to the organisation's culture and goals.

Skills and experience required:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, psychology, social work or related field preferred; relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• At least one year’s experience in a similar role is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and effectively communicate with clients and stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of sales principles and the pipeline process, customer relationship management, and marketing concepts.
• Proactive and results-oriented mindset, with a willingness to take initiative and drive projects forward.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, as well as independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with CRM software is a plus.
• Passion for NAPAC's mission and a desire to contribute to the organization's impact in supporting survivors of childhood abuse.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and work flexible hours as needed.

St Peter's is a vibrant, inclusive and growing church in the modern catholic traditon of the Church of England. We seek a part-time administrator to help day to day administration, hold relationships with the hirers of our spaces, and help to oversee our growing programme of social, outreach, and fundraising events.

Job Title: Parish Administrator & Events Co-ordinator

Report To: The Vicar, Fr Simon Cuff 

Employer: PCC St Peter de Beauvoir 

Hours: 14 hrs per week: Flexible by prior arrangement (e.g. 2 Weekdays 9 – 4.30, or 4 Weekdays 10 – 2, allowing for 30 minutes lunch.)

Salary: £12,000 p.a. plus Workplace Pension

Closing date for applications: Friday 21st June 2024 5pm

Main purpose of Job:

Management of day-to-day parish activities including the general administration of the Parish Office, the running of all church operations, including building, fabric, communications, and the organisation of social, outreach and fundraising events (including publicity and marketing) that support the life and ministry of this diverse, vibrant and inclusive church in the modern catholic tradition of the Church of England.

Context: 

St Peter’s is the parish church of De Beauvoir Town. We are located in the Borough of Hackney, close to Haggerston Overground station and accessible by a number of cycle and public transport links. De Beauvoir Town is a vibrant and diverse community, with a strong sense of local identity with St Peter’s at its heart. St Peter’s reflects the diversity of its local community. The centre of our life together is our weekly eucharist, at which people of all ages and backgrounds gather around the altar. 

We seek a Parish Administrator & Events Co-ordinator who will help us continue to grow as a community space as we seek to increase our revenue from available spaces to hire and increase our activity in terms of marketing, communications and events,  as part of our mission alongside our local community. You will join a growing and supportive team to work alongside including the Vicar, PCC members, Music Director, Financial Assistant, and others to help St Peter’s fulfil its mission to be a Church which worships, nurtures, and takes action!

Main Duties and Responsibilities & Person Specification:

The Parish Administrator & Events Co-Ordinator is a key person in the life of St Peter’s who works closely with the Vicar, Treasurer, Director of Music, Churchwardens, PCC, regular volunteers and the wider community of De Beauvoir Town. This role is both administrative and a key personal contact for the many individuals and groups in the life of St Peter’s.

Person Specification

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential:

• Excellent organisational skills with experience of administration
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Financially confident
• Excellent IT skills with working experience of Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• Working experience of digital communication systems including email marketing tools, websites, and use of social media
• IT Skills – familiarity with (or willingness and capacity to learn): InDesign software and use of cloud-based storage systems, such as Google Drive; Finance Software for Churches and Charities or similar accounting software; WordPress or Squarespace.

Desirable:

• Previous experience working in a church context
• Experience of the faculty process in the Church of England
• Project and event-planning experience

Personal Attributes:

• A welcoming, mature and sensitive manner in dealing with members of the public, and in fostering good working relationships with staff and church officers, volunteers and other regular contacts.
• A capacity to work on your own and as part of a team, confident to take the initiative
• The ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritise and work to deadlines
• Ability to remain solution focussed and work efficiently
• A proactive can-do attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A commitment to the values of St Peter’s as a Church in the modern catholic tradition of the Church of England

Place of Work: St Peter de Beauvoir Town, Northchurch Terrace, N1 4DA.

Salary: £12,000 p.a. for 14 hours pw. plus workplace pension

Probationary period: 6 months

Holidays: 12 days, plus bank holidays (and week between Christmas and New Year)

Notice Period: 1 month

Review: An annual review

Interview Date: week beginning 23rd June 2024

Paid induction days: (up to two of 18th, 23rd, 25th, 30th July)

Start date: week beginning 22nd September (flexible by discussion)

This role will require an enhanced DBS check and Safeguarding Training (Basic Awareness and Foundation level) online via the Diocese of London. St Peter’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Are you passionate about education and keen to make a difference? We're looking for an Education Co-ordinator to join our Services & Partnerships team. In this role, you'll play a crucial part in delivering our education programme, ensuring it's both high quality and user informed.

Your responsibilities will include supporting the co-ordination of a range of online, national, and regional face-to-face education events. You'll also oversee our digital survey account (SmartSurvey) to gather feedback for continuous improvement, as well as attending and overseeing face-to-face events as needed.

Accuracy is key. You'll input and maintain CRM records relating to education events for promotional and co-ordination purposes. Additionally, you'll represent the Association externally, including at conferences, and handle pre and post-event administrative tasks like mass emails, attendance reminders, resource collation, and certificate distribution.

Being a team player is essential. You will liaise with internal colleagues including regional staff and care admin to support project objectives and provide necessary information to our Conference and Events team to ensure efficient running of events and projects.

If you are organised and proactive with a collaborative approach, join us in shaping the future of education within the MND Association. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team!

What are we looking for?

A candidate with a professional approach and a dedication to delivering exceptional customer service.

A good standard of computer literacy and ability to use a range of applications, including Zoom and collaboration platforms, is essential.

The ability to use your own initiative is key to resolve on-site event challenges.

Flexibility to work unsocial hours and travel as needed is important.

For full role responsibilities please view the job description located within the Recruitment Pack.

Our Benefits

• 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service, plus Bank Holidays
• Access to UK Healthcare which includes reimbursement for dental appointments, eyecare, Health & Wellbeing screening and therapies
• Access to a 24/7 phone and video GP Service
• Life assurance
• Confidential counselling helplines
• Salary sacrifice schemes to include: Cycle to work & Buy and sell annual leave
• BenefitHub which offers lifestyle discounts and offers on everyday shopping
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Opportunities for training and personal development
• Hybrid working

How to apply

Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.

• Professional manner with commitment to delivering a high level of customer service.
• Good computer literacy skills, with the ability to use a range of different applications including Zoom and other platforms.
• Ability to use own initiative to problem solve.

Where experience is asked for, please give one example showing what you did and what it achieved. Where we require evidence of ability, please explain either how you would approach that particular competence or give an example to support your suitability.

Alternative Applications

To provide an inclusive application process for all our opportunities, we are open to receiving alternative applications from candidates who may find it difficult to complete our online form. For example, if you would like to apply via video or audio format, please email your recorded application, ensuring you cover the supporting statement aspect.

About Us

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.

We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants that meet the requirements of the role as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme. Reasonable adjustments can be made as required.

Important Information

Adverts may be closed before the deadline once sufficient applications are received. To avoid disappointment, please apply early.

We request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this role.

JOB PURPOSE

The Flourishing Community Services team deliver a wide range of services and projects across North Birmingham that enhance the lives of residents, provide tailored support to help individuals unlock talents, overcome barriers, and achieve their goals & aspirations.

This role is crucial to ensure the successful development, implementation, and co-ordination of AIG projects and services which meet the needs of our residents, communities, and the Association. This is an exciting and varied role which will cut across all service areas, developing new projects, and supporting colleagues as needed.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Some Key tasks and responsibilities:-

· Manage and support staff and volunteers, in providing a range of AIG services, including Welfare Benefit Advice and Energy Advice and where appropriate referring to other specialist support, both external and internal, if required.

· Ensure services are delivered to a high quality, complying with regulatory requirements, and reflecting good practice, incorporating customer feedback, and maintaining the Service Area Quality Improvement Plans.

· Develop, maintain, and manage appropriate management information systems, paying due regard to confidentiality - including creating and updating records, monitoring progress, and producing reports in line with funding requirements and for internal use.

The Renewal Programme is a thriving community development charity that relies heavily on volunteers for the successful delivery of our varied projects. With over 100 active volunteers per year, we are looking for an experienced Volunteer Coordinator to fill a 12-month maternity cover role. This post is crucial to our mission, focusing on the development, growth, and delivery of our vital volunteer program. Your role will directly impact our community, enabling us to provide rewarding and high-quality experiences for our incredible volunteers and further our reach and positive change in Newham.

As a central figure in our varied community development work, you will lead on harnessing the power of volunteering. Your responsibilities will span across implementing effective volunteer management strategies, enhancing volunteer engagement and recognition, and fostering strong community partnerships. 

You will be a dynamic individual with strong leadership and organisational skills, a passion for volunteering, and a proven track record in volunteer management. You will need to be self-motivated, capable of working both independently and as part of a team, and committed to our values of dignity, inclusion, collaboration, and empowerment.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Volunteer Program Development: Implementing strategies aligned with our goals, maintaining policies for effective management, and collaborating across departments to identify and fulfill volunteer needs.

Recruitment and Onboarding: Crafting clear volunteer roles, developing diverse recruitment strategies, and ensuring a robust onboarding process to integrate volunteers into their roles effectively.

Training and Development: Supporting training programs to equip volunteers with necessary skills, providing ongoing support, and collaborating with external organizations for additional training opportunities.

Engagement and Recognition: Developing strategies to boost volunteer motivation, organising events to foster a sense of belonging, and maintaining communication to keep volunteers informed and appreciated.

Data Management: Utilizing our database to track volunteer information and impact, ensuring data protection compliance, and generating reports to monitor program performance.

A bit about us...

For over 50 years, the Renewal Programme has been a cornerstone of the Newham community, supporting over 3,000 individuals annually. We champion those at risk and marginalised, including migrants, refugees, the homeless, and those facing barriers due to language or poverty. Our mission is stand alongside those who struggle, inspiring hope and offering opportunities for connection, growth and progress.

Why Join Us?

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to our community, supporting a wide range of individuals and making a tangible difference in their lives. You'll join a dedicated team in a respected charity, gaining invaluable experience and playing a key role in driving our mission forward.

Application procedure

Please note there is no closing date for this role, but early applications are encouraged as we will invite interviews and begin the selection process on a rolling basis, with the aim to have this position filled as soon as an appropriate candidate is identified. To apply please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter of no more than 2 pages. 

Full details of the role are set out in the attached job description and person specification. Please note that an enhanced DBS check will be required.

We look forward to hearing from you! 

Newham Community Renewal Programme welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and identities. 

We are seeking to appoint someone on a 12-month fixed term contract as maternity cover, to join our Grants Team in delivering The Ideas Fund, an exciting programme which looks to connect communities with researchers in order to develop and try out ideas related to mental wellbeing. The Fund is delivered in four areas of the UK – Oldham, Hull, the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, and North West Northern Ireland, although this role can be remote, based anywhere in the UK.

With support from the Head of Grants, we expect that you will have lead responsibility for our work in two of these areas, building strong relationships with our Development Co-ordinators and contributing to the successful delivery of the overall programme. You will oversee the support for grant holders to learn from what is working and feed this learning into our overall approach with the Fund, as well as sharing insights externally. It’s an exciting time for the Fund; you can find more details about our plans here.

You will work with our existing Grants & Learning Manager to ensure that our due diligence and grant reporting requirements are met, responding flexibly and creatively to issues that arise. Importantly, you will consistently focus on how we can continue to be innovative with our grant making, and how our learning can influence long term change in funding and public engagement practice.​

Job description

Key responsibilities

The main responsibilities of this role are to:

• Work with the Head of Grants to deliver an innovative programme that constantly evolves based on what we learn.
• Deliver excellent grant-making using relational, flexible and participatory approaches.
• Design and implement high-quality assessment, due diligence and grant management processes, continually reviewing and refining the approach.
• Support the assessment and delivery of a portfolio of ‘evidence building’ grants, with projects due to begin in January 2025.
• Design and implement learning and evaluation strategies and processes, reviewing and refining as needed. Manage relationships and/or contracts with learning partners where appropriate.
• Support local Development Coordinators to:
  • Ensure the programme’s aim of supporting underserved communities is fulfilled and the grants budget is committed.
  • Work with applicants and collaborators to develop high quality innovative proposals.
  • Work with grant holders, collaborating researchers and project partners to overcome challenges they might face in delivering their projects.
  • Collate and share local learning as part of an evidence building and practice sharing strategy, which is currently in development.
• Develop and manage a small pipeline of discretionary ‘infrastructure’ grants to add value to the portfolio and/or make systemic impact at local or national level, if necessary.
• Develop bespoke application and grant management and learning processes as appropriate.
• Work with the Head of Grants to devise a learning and development plan for the Grants Team.
• Build and engage a network of key stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of the programme.
• Champion innovation in supporting community/researcher collaboration, community-led research, systems change and grant-making across relevant sectors including:
  • Sharing learning, practice and ideas with a broad range of stakeholders through a range of approaches.
  • Representing the British Science Association at external events to share innovation and learning.
  • Develop and deliver events and/or content to showcase practice.
• Support the Head of Grants with developing the BSA’s strategy around future grants programmes. 

In addition, the post-holder will be expected to:

• Support colleagues across the organisation, especially at busy times or on specific areas of expertise.
• Undertake assessment or grant management work on other programmes as required.
• Other duties as reasonably required by the line manager.

Our Head Office is based in London, but we have an agile working policy enabling people to work at another UK location up to 4 days/week. Permanent remote working in the UK is possible and we welcome applications from people based in other parts of the UK. We are happy to consider secondments.

You can find the person specification, our application pack and the link to apply on our website by clicking the Apply button.