Delivery Coordinator

(England South West)

£27,804 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)

 (Ref: SUS3469)

Part time, 30 hours per week– happy to talk flexible working

 Home based with occasional travel to the Reading & Bristol Offices

Enhanced DBS Required

About the role

As a Delivery Coordinator for England South, you will be responsible for project management of active travel behaviour change projects in multiple locations in the South West of England, currently including Cornwall and Plymouth. You will also have line management responsibility for a small group of delivery officers working on these projects.

You will ensure projects maximise the potential benefits from integrating behaviour change interventions, community-led urban design and the improvement of cycling and walking infrastructure.

You’ll support the England South Delivery Manager, Head of Delivery and Director to develop relationships, including commissioning relationships with local authorities, public health and the business sector, through involvement in key local networks.

This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans. You should be based within the South West geographical area with occasional travel expected to a nominated hub/office base in Bristol.

About you

You should have experience of leading, motivating and managing a team. You will build relationships easily and be able to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people, across a range of organisations.

You will have extensive project management experience and be able to evidence your understanding of the methodology used; along with experience of producing reports and monitoring project delivery.

You will be experienced in bid writing for projects and will do so at the direction of the Head of Delivery and Delivery Manager for England South.

We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.

What we offer

In return we can offer ongoing working from home (or a nearby Sustrans office when it’s safe to do so) and a truly flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.

Wellbeing

• 26 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Staff volunteer days
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes

Financial

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 4% or 5% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits

Family Friendly

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)

About Sustrans

Our vision and mission have never been more relevant. 

Across the UK, governments are pledging investment and action on walking and cycling.

We are working together to make a real difference - creating places where everyone can live and travel happily and healthily, and where nobody is excluded.

Our work wouldn’t be possible without the commitment and dedication of our colleagues.

We are proud of our employee net promoter score, being in the top 20% of all employers across all sectors in the UK, due to our energised, friendly and motivated workforce.

Join Sustrans today and help us get things done, together!

Additional information

• Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, Monday 31st January 2022. 
• Interviews will take place via MS Teams on the 11th and 14th of February

To apply, please complete our online application form. 

We believe access to justice should not be reserved to NGOs and individuals who are prepared to shoulder the risks.

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Community Manager to join the3million, the EU citizens group, and deliver our ambitious programme of community lawyering for EU citizens and their families living in the UK.

There are considerable risks of destitution and discrimination to thousands of EU citizens in years to come, for example access to employment and welfare. 

The programme is funded for three years by the Justice Together initiative and aims at addressing the long term problem of access to justice for the most vulnerable and hardest-to-reach individuals of our community.

the3million is a not-for-profit organisation established after the Brexit referendum to give EU citizens in the UK a voice. We work on social justice issues. Google ‘the3million’ for more information about what we do.

Please note we use EU citizens as a shorthand for citizens of one of the member states of the European Union or the European Economic Area or Switzerland and non-EU family members with derived rights.

Job Definition: 

The Community Manager is a new role within our organisation, responsible for the delivery of the3million’s community lawyering programme. 

The objective of the programme is to make legal services readily available within vulnerable and hard-to-reach communities. Through outreach and working closely with community leaders, churches, social charity, community groups etc., we aim to formulate strategies that will not only help individuals who suffered losses due to problems with the Settlement Scheme, but also empower them with the tools necessary to bring about social change.

As the Community Manager, you will be expected to:

Outreach:

Develop and implement an outreach plan to build on, establish and engage with communities facing issues with understanding, accessing and enforcing rights

Partnerships:

Build deeper informal partnership with advice delivery organisations to support our overall goal and seek collaboration at national and local levels

Intelligence:

Continuously map out issues from the lived experience of EU citizens in relations to the EU Settlement Scheme.

Communications:

Raise awareness in the communities of EU citizens about legal action, both in terms of strategic litigation and restorative justice

This position is available on a permanent basis, starting in  March 2022. 

Main duties and responsibilities 

• Build trust in the3million’s community lawyering model, based on community engagement and people empowerment, intelligence gathering feeding advocacy campaigns, and access to justice for EU citizens through strategic litigation and restorative justice actions for those who suffered losses;

• Develop our stakeholder relationships with local and national advice organisations and community groups; 

• Gradually organise access to justice to vulnerable and hard-to-reach individuals in the community of EU citizens in the UK through an outreach programme; 

• Organise our grassroots network to represent all segments of the community of EU  citizens in the UK and mobilise them to promote access to justice; 

• Support the gathering of data and evidence from EU citizens with lived experience of issues with the UK immigration system; 

• Analyse the data and evidence to build intelligence based on lived experience;

• Support the3million’s campaigns led by the Head of Policy and Advocacy to influence key influencers and decision makers to seek corrections to unfairness in the immigration system and compensations when people suffer losses; 

• Support the3million’s strategic communications led by the Communications Manager to raise awareness on these issues through the voice of EU citizens’ lived experience;

• Other duties as requested by the Head of policy and advocacy and the CEO.

Person Specification

• Proven experience in community management, local or national organising and outreaching to hard-to-reach individuals;

• Ability to relate to people of all background and at all levels, regardless of their disability, gender, race, religion or belief, sex, class and sexual orientation;

• Expert in implementing plans with acuteness and details, with good time management, strong organisational skills and concise and effective reporting skills;

• Strong interpersonal skills leading to building long lasting relationships with colleagues and stakeholders; 

• Excellent oral and written communications, including public speaking to audience with low English proficiency and media appearances;

• A full understanding of the EU Settlement Scheme and associated rights, limitations and its barriers and of the legal advice provision offered to EU citizens in regards to the Scheme;

• Full commitment to the values of a small organisation that works on social justice issues in support of EU citizens in the UK;

• Ideally someone with working experience and understanding of the UK justice system and immigration legal services. 

Working Conditions 

Job title: Community Manager

Contract type: Permanent contract

Salary: up to £34,580 depending on experience (pro-rata)

Reporting to the Head of Policy and Advocacy 

Place of work: remote working but you may be asked to travel to the3million offices in Bristol for your induction, or as and when required. The role will involve travelling across the country to meet local and national advice organisations and community groups. All travel expenses are covered under our work expenses policy.

Hours: Part-time (4 days a week) with an option to become full-time depending on additional funding

Benefits: 28-days holiday + bank holidays (pro-rata), contributory pension scheme, flexible working patterns.

Equal Opportunities: the3million is striving to implement its Equal Opportunities Policy. Applications are welcomed from candidates regardless of religion or belief, age, race, sex, marital status, disability or sexual orientation, gender reassignment or pregnancy. 

Posted: 13 January 2022

Please note: this is an open-ended recruitment process, so please apply promptly as we will interview candidates as we go along, and reserve the right to close the application process early if we find the right candidate.

Start date: 1 March 2022

JOB DESCRIPTION: Head of Research and Evaluation  (Maternity Cover – Fixed Term for up to 12 months)
Reports to Chief Executive

Location Remote (with some travel to Bristol and London, subject to any national restrictions)

Direct reports:

Research and Evaluation Manager

Evaluation and Learning Manager

MAIN PURPOSE OF POST

• To ensure the effective delivery of Women’s Aid’s research and evaluation strategy and programme of work, including data collection, analysis and reporting.
• To champion the role of evidence in meeting the needs of diverse survivors, including developing and implementing new processes and ways of working to strengthen evidence based policy and practice.
• To oversee the Research and Evaluation department including all aspects of performance management and department and personal development, departmental budgets, and the delivery of high quality, timely activity.
• As part of the Senior Leadership Team, to support the development and delivery of the organisational strategy, drawing on relevant evidence and expertise to make recommendations and advise on policies, systems and processes in line with Women’s Aid’s values.
• To hold high level and influencing relationships externally including with academics, national and local government, services, global corporates and funders.
• To support the Chief Executive to ensure knowledge is centred and drives organisational strategy and decision-making
• To ensure that the organisations research and evaluation outputs are all targeted towards delivering strategic change, as part of a whole organisation approach

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Management and Leadership

1. To lead and represent the Research and Evaluation department, ensuring that Women’s Aid’s work is rooted in robust evidence that centres the voices and experiences of diverse survivors and Women’s Aid’s members.

1. To work closely with colleagues from departments across the organisation to ensure that Women’s Aid’s programme of research and evaluation effectively informs and supports their work. 

1. To promote the development and implementation of planning, accountability and evaluation systems across Women’s Aid.

1. To serve on the Senior Leadership Team, drawing on relevant evidence and expertise to advise on and ensure the effective delivery of organisational strategy, business plan policies and processes.

1. To ensure cross-organisational involvement to augment the impact of all research and evaluation products; ensuring strategic influencing plans and objectives are in place, together with robust delivery and production protocols and sign-off procedures.

1. Support the Chief Executive to ensure knowledge is centred and drives organisational strategy and decision-making through developing robust processes and mechanisms for this.

1. To ensure efficient and effective internal communication, information flows and to foster co-operation between staff.

1. To work with colleagues to maximise opportunities and resolve problems and issues in a timely manner.

1. To take part at Women’s Aid AGM and Annual conference as required and present regular written reports as necessary.

1. To manage special short term projects concerned with the development or operation of Women’s Aid as required.

1. To manage strategic projects with key external stakeholders.

2. Strengthening evidence-based policy and practice

1. To oversee the development and delivery of Women’s Aid’s annual research and evaluation business plan, and to monitor and evaluate the success of those targets on an annual cycle, in consultation with the Women’s Aid wider team and members.

1. To lead on an on-going strategic and cross-organisational programme of work to centre evidence in policy and practice, including working with colleagues to develop new processes and procedures to strengthen the use of internal and external data and research, monitoring the external research environment and developing the use and presentation of data to increase its accessibility to and impact on key audiences.

1. To oversee the development of Women’s Aid’s data systems to make use of new technologies and techniques and ensure optimum use of data collected.

1. To ensure the provision of information and advice on domestic abuse to the national network of local Women’s Aid members, relevant agencies and partnerships, as well as Women’s Aid national team.

1. To ensure the Chief Executive, Executive Leadership Team and relevant staff are kept up to date with all relevant developments in the field of domestic abuse, and the wider issues of violence against women and girls as relevant. 

1. To work with the Head of Policy and Campaigns to ensure effective engagement on policy and research by Women’s Aid. 

3. Income generation

1. To explore opportunities for funding and income generation through Women’s Aid’s data, research and expertise.

3. Line Management

1. To carry out management, supervision, appraisal, accountability and development of staff in the Research and Evaluation department to ensure high quality service and achievement of the annual business plan.

1. To ensure the successful recruitment, induction and initial training of all staff within the Research and Evaluation department.

1. To foster a supportive, positive and impactful working environment that reflects Women’s Aid’s values.

1. To oversee the work of the department and ensure good cross-departmental working.

1. To manage consultants as required.

4. Department budget

1. To ensure proper management of any delegated budgets, participate in budgeting and financial management.

1. To support the development of budgets for fundraising bids which include the work of the team.

5. General Responsibilities

1. To maintain clear and adequate records of work done and to produce reports on work programmes and activities as required by the Chief Executive.

1. To contribute to team meetings and organisational priorities, to prepare and participate in supervision and appraisal meetings.

1. To be on call for support with research queries from the media when required and to be a media spokeswoman for the organisation alongside a bank of others.

1. To provide back up and support for the management of other staff or to ensure their tasks are covered when they or their manager is absent (by agreement and if required).

1. To assist in the organisation of conferences or events organised by Women’s Aid, if required.

1. To abide by all organisational policies, codes of conduct and practice, and to ensure this is carried out throughout the Charity, and to work within a framework of equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.

1. To be flexible within the broad remit of the post.

1. To cover for line manager as appropriate

PERSON SPECIFICATION: Head of Research and Evaluation (Maternity Cover)

EXPERIENCE

Essential:

• Significant qualitative and quantitative social research techniques in a work environment
• Leading team members to develop and deliver project plans and new policies and procedures
• Collaboration with partners and stakeholders to achieve meaningful outcomes, including effective engagement with high-level stakeholders
• Using data and evidence to influence policy and practice
• Reviewing and communicating data and research findings to diverse audiences
• Developing and reviewing business plans, including setting performance measures
• Setting and monitoring budgets
• Developing and implementing processes and new ways of working
• Ability to deliver complex briefings (on occasions at short-notice)
• Fundraising or income generation experience

Desirable:

• Working on research in the context of VAWG
• Advising on organisational strategy and policy development

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential:

• Excellent and proven research and evaluation skills
• Highly developed analytical skills, with the ability to apply creative solutions to complex problems
• Ability to plan and deliver projects within a set timeframe and with clear outputs/outcomes
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate data and research findings to diverse audiences
• Ability to work on own initiative and collaborate effectively with colleagues and partners to meet objectives in a complex, changing environment
• Supportive and positive leadership style, with an ability to support team members to deliver on both personal and organisational objectives
• Demonstrable commitment to and ability to model Women’s Aid’s values
• Proficient in diverse technology platforms for communication and delivery, for example delivering presentations over video conferencing software
   
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• Advanced IT skills, including experience of developing or managing large databases or systems for gathering and analysing complex data

KNOWLEDGE

Essential:

• An understanding of a range of methods for monitoring and evaluation
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods
• An understanding of the issues facing diverse women and children affected by domestic and sexual violence and in relation to the provision of effective service provision in the VAWG arena
• An understanding of the impact of structural inequalities on minoritised women and children
• Demonstrable commitment to research ethics
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• Knowledge and experience of the VAWG or voluntary sector
• Participatory, anti-colonial and anti-oppressive research techniques
• Understanding of policy development

EDUCATION/TRAINING

Essential:

• PhD Degree or equivalent relevant experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS 
Essential: 

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and sensitivity of the aims and objectives of Women’s Aid; 
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities; 
• Willingness to work occasional unsocial hours as required. 

• To be flexible within the broad remit of the post and undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and level within the organisation 

The OTR Fundraising Manager (Supporters) is an exciting new role at OTR with the opportunity to lead and oversee our creative efforts to secure income from individual, community, corporate and retail-based supporters across Bristol, South Glos, North Somerset and beyond.

We are looking for a dynamic, personable and meticulous individual to develop new avenues of fundraising to grow OTR's unrestricted income, with a focus on major donors. The ideal candidate will have a charity fundraising background and will be passionate and proactive in their work, with a drive to grow income, build relationships and lead on opportunities for development of fundraising at OTR. This will allow OTR to continue to be agile and creative in its service delivery and offer young people a wide choice of wellbeing support. This role will be vital to achieving our exciting plans to grow our impact and improve our financial sustainability.

If this opportunity sounds exciting, please download the job pack for more information.

To apply for this role, please click 'Apply on website' to visit our careers site

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a team that reflects the diversity of the people we work with.

Regional Manager
Location: Homebased - South West Region
Salary: £37,355 pa
Hours: Flexible part time role of 28 hours per week

The role of Regional Manager South West is home based but requires candidates to be near Wiltshire or South Gloucestershire with regular travel across this area and Hampshire.

About KIDS

Passionate, caring and trusted since 1970, KIDS is a national charity that provides more than 120 different services and works with around 80 Local Authorities across England in order to help disabled children and young people develop independence and achieve their aspirations. As well as working with individuals from birth through to age 25, we offer invaluable support and practical help for their families too, in environments where there’s a real sense of achievement. The work can be challenging, and humbling at times, but it’s also hugely rewarding and meaningful. Maybe that’s why our staff tend to stay with us for many years.

About The Role

Do you have a good understanding of the health and social care sector and its funding streams, plus proven experience of managing service planning and delivery and ensuring compliance with statutory contract and quality standards? Would you like to make the most of your skills and experience in the third sector, for a worthy cause? Then KIDS, has the ideal role for you.

As Regional Manager you will lead and be accountable for a variety of Regulated and non-regulated services within the South region. Participating in the development and improvement of the region as directed by the National Operations Director and other Executive Membership team (ELT) to ensure KIDS delivers its strategic objectives.

The successful candidate will work alongside the National Operations Director to provide leadership to a variety of services, and ensuring those services meet and exceed regulatory requirements like Ofsted and CQC will be a regular feature of the role, as will supporting the implementation of business plans for the region. Working closely with families and children and young people to ensure they’re involved in service planning and design and driving a culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout my client’s services - these are just two of the challenges that come with a rewarding role that will give you a strong sense of purpose and achievement.

About You

A great opportunity to utilise your skills gained in a health or social care setting, ideally as a Registered Manager, you’ll need a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Service and a management/business and/or finance, social work, or nursing qualification. You’ll also need a proven ability to inspire, motivate and develop geographically dispersed teams and influence and negotiate at a strategic level with commissioners, funders, and regulators alike. A track record of managing comparable budgets and resources is also required, as is experience of change management, including leading a team through significant changes. As comfortable putting safeguarding principles into practice as you are providing advice and guidance on operational management, you’re a firm believer in keeping abreast of the relevant key policies and good practice too and have the self-motivation it takes to work independently when required.

Closing Date:31 Jan 2022

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.

No agencies please.

Network Development Manager

(England South)

£27,804 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)

 (Ref: SUS3463)

Up to 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working

Base: Sustrans offices in Reading or Bristol with the flexibility to work from home.  Home base in or near England South region

About the role

Our vision is to support a UK-wide network of traffic-free paths for everyone, connecting cities, towns and countryside, loved by the communities they serve.

As the Network Development Manager, you will work with the Network Development Team, England South, proactively developing walking and cycling schemes, including the National Cycle Network (NCN) across Southern England.  As a valued member of this team you will help maintain the National Cycle Network in your region, you will help fund it by developing business opportunities and you will help fix and grow it by delivering impactful projects to scope, to budget and on time. 

We have a 20 year plan to make this 16,000 mile long Network, safer and more accessible for everyone. We aspire to take every mile to very good or good standard by 2040 and we want to double the traffic free sections from 5,000 to 10,000 miles getting routes off fast or busy roads.  We are encouraging and inspiring more and different people to share, respect and enjoy the Network and we are helping communities and users shape and maintain their paths.  We are working to raise funds from a wide range of sources, that will be needed to secure the future success of this national asset. 

We are working with our valued partners, stakeholders, supporters and volunteers to turn our vision into reality. 

And where do you, as our Network Development Manager fit into this?  You will be supporting us to deliver all these elements by helping us steward the existing Network; by delivering impactful projects to scope, budget and on time; by developing business opportunities and building those relationships to make it happen.

This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans. Candidates should be based within the South geographical area with regular travel expected to a nominated hub/office base in Bristol and Reading.

About you

As an experienced Project Manager you will manage projects from planning through to construction, undertaking network plans, feasibility studies, land assembly and route design.

Project managing the team, you will find yourself collaboratively working with Designers and Engineers, Ecologists, Land Managers and Volunteer Officers and together you will make things happen to an excellent standard, that is compliant with national quality standards. 

You will have excellent influencing skills, enabling you to negotiate with Land Owners and work closely with the Delivery Team to encourage greater community involvement in designing, developing and maintaining the network.

You will monitor outputs, outcomes and impact for each project we deliver and we want to share this learning to inspire even greater projects. 

Using your relationship building and influencing skills you will liaise with local authorities and other partners to enable walking and cycling network development, through consultation and the delivery of paid work. 

We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.

What we offer

In return we can offer ongoing working from home (or a nearby Sustrans office when it’s safe to do so) and a truly flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.

Wellbeing

• 26 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Staff volunteer days
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes

Financial

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 4% or 5% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits

Family Friendly

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)

Additional information

• Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 1st February 2022. 
• Interviews will take place via MS Teams 10th February 2022

To apply, please complete our online application form.

About Sustrans

Sustrans is the charity making it easier for people to walk and cycle. We connect people and places, create liveable neighbourhoods, transform the school run and deliver a happier, healthier commute.

Our vision and mission have never been more relevant. Across the UK, governments are pledging investment and action on walking and cycling.

We are working together to make a real difference - creating places where everyone can live and travel happily and healthily, and where nobody is excluded.

Our work wouldn’t be possible without the commitment and dedication of our colleagues.

We are proud of our employee net promoter score, being in the top 20% of all employers across all sectors in the UK, due to our energised, friendly and motivated workforce.

Join Sustrans today and help us get things done, together!

Would you love the opportunity to be part of one of the most exciting Charity Partnerships of 2022?

Charity People are thrilled to be working with Together for Short Lives to recruit the team that will be manging the delivery of their £10million Partnership with Morrisons, launching in February. Together for Short Lives is here to make sure that 99,000 seriously ill children and their families across the UK can make the most of every moment they have together.

This is a phenomenal opportunity to work on a significant flagship partnership with a major UK high-street retailer, raising millions of pounds to support the lifeline work of the UK's children's hospices.

As Partnerships Manager you'll be providing exceptional account management; driving engagement across Morrisons stores and sites and creating strong and meaningful connections between colleagues and local children's hospices. Supporting the Lead Partnership Manager you'll be providing excellent stakeholder engagement as well as generating new income by strategically growing the relationship and developing a bespoke calendar of fundraising events at a local, regional and national level.

We are looking for someone with a significant track record of working on corporate partnerships/CSR. Ideally, you'll have experience of working on Charity of the Year partnerships or come with a track record of bringing in income from exciting creative corporate fundraising products and activations.

This role is a 3 year FTC for the duration of the partnership.

Flexible location within England, Scotland or Wales - with travel to Bristol and Bradford when required. The Partnership Manager will be home based with a national remit. Together for Short Lives have a fantastic culture and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements including job shares.

If you're a brilliant Partnership Manager who excels at developing and nurturing relationships and you care deeply about impact and families, please get in touch with a copy of your CV to Ellen Drummond at Charity People.

Closing: 4th February but please get in touch ASAP so we can get excited together sooner!

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

IT & Systems Project Manager

£31,683 per annum

 (Ref: SUS3487)

18 month Fixed Term contract

Up to 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working

Base: Work from home currently, nominated office hub- Bristol

About the role

As the IT and Systems Project Manager for Sustrans, you will report to the Head of IT Systems & Projects. There is no line management responsibility in this position.

In this role, you will plan, manage and lead new system and infrastructure IT projects through to successful delivery using IT best practices and applying project management methodologies.

Contributing directly to delivering the IT strategy, you will be responsible for ensuring that all Sustrans wide IT systems and infrastructure projects are delivered to cost, on time and of the highest quality and ensure all are consistent with policy, process and procedure.

This role will initially be home based working, with occasional travel expected to the hub office base in Bristol with the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions.

About you

It is essential you are an effective and clear communicator, enabling engagement with people at all levels and allowing you to positively influence

internal stakeholders to executive level. In addition you will have a proven track record of building strong working partnerships with both colleagues and those who deliver change in an organisation.

You will have previously delivered infrastructure projects which have a material impact on the profitability or risk profile of the parent organisation or its clients whilst ensuring that the needs of the organisation are met and team members are adding value to all assigned projects.

We will look for you to evidence your expertise in delivering large scale transformational IT projects from implementation to conclusion. Ideally you will have experience of implementing new antivirus software to ensure adherence to cyber essential requirements.

You should hold Prince 2, Agile or other project delivery certification.

What we offer

In return we can offer ongoing working from home (or a nearby Sustrans office when it’s safe to do so) and a truly flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.

Wellbeing

• 26 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Staff volunteer days
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes

Financial

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 4% or 5% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits

Family Friendly

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)

Additional information

• Closing date for the receipt of CV and Cover Letters is 23:59, Tuesday 1st February. 
• Interviews will take place via MS Teams on or around Wednesday, 9th February
• To apply, please upload a covering statement and an up to date CV.

About Sustrans

Sustrans is the charity making it easier for people to walk and cycle. We connect people and places, create liveable neighbourhoods, transform the school run and deliver a happier, healthier commute.

Our vision and mission have never been more relevant. Across the UK, governments are pledging investment and action on walking and cycling.

We are working together to make a real difference - creating places where everyone can live and travel happily and healthily, and where nobody is excluded.

Our work wouldn’t be possible without the commitment and dedication of our colleagues.

We are proud of our employee net promoter score, being in the top 44% of all employers across all sectors in the UK, due to our energised, friendly and motivated workforce.

Join Sustrans today and help us get things done, together!

We’re recruiting for two exciting roles at OTR within our Mental Health Schools Team (MHST) which has been operational since January 2021 in partnership with Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership Trust NHS (AWP) and is set to expand further in the coming years. The first phase has been a huge success and we are ready to expand our support to more local young people.

You will operate at a strategic and operational level, seeking to influence the local structure of mental health services in order to ensure that children and young people have access to high quality early intervention, delivered using evidence-based interventions that will in turn equip children and young people to thrive.

You will have proven management and leadership skills, be creative and strategic in your thinking, have knowledge of systems that impact and support children and young people's mental health, and you will be committed to working within OTR and with AWP as our statutory partner to improve outcomes. You will be influential in the recruitment and development of the team and the relationships it will build across the local area.

To find out more about the role please download the job pack or click 'Apply via website' to visit our careers site.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a team that reflects the diversity of the people we work with.

Regional Manager (South West Region)

This is a flexible part time role of 28 hours per week.

Location: Home based

Salary: £37,355 FTE per annum

Closing date: 31 Jan 2022

About KIDS

Passionate, caring and trusted since 1970, KIDS is a national charity that provides more than 120 different services and works with around 80 Local Authorities across England in order to help disabled children and young people develop independence and achieve their aspirations. As well as working with individuals from birth through to age 25, we offer invaluable support and practical help for their families too, in environments where there’s a real sense of achievement. The work can be challenging, and humbling at times, but it’s also hugely rewarding and meaningful. Maybe that’s why our staff tend to stay with us for many years. 

About The Role

Do you have a good understanding of the health and social care sector and its funding streams, plus proven experience of managing service planning and delivery and ensuring compliance with statutory contract and quality standards? Would you like to make the most of your skills and experience in the third sector, for a worthy cause? Then KIDS, has the ideal role for you.

As Regional Manager you will lead and be accountable for a variety of Regulated and non regulated services within the South region.  Participating in the development and improvement of the region as directed by the National Operations Director and other Executive Membership team (ELT) to ensure KIDS delivers its strategic objectives.

You will work alongside the National Operations Director to provide leadership to a variety of services, and ensuring those services meet and exceed regulatory requirements like Ofsted and CQC will be a regular feature of the role, as will supporting the implementation of business plans for the region. Working closely with families and children and young people to ensure they’re involved in service planning and design and driving a culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout my client’s services – these are just two of the challenges that come with a rewarding role that will definitely give you a strong sense of purpose and achievement.

The role of Regional Manager South West is home based but requires candidates to be near Wiltshire or South Gloucestershire with regular travel across this area and Hampshire. 

About You

This is a great opportunity to utilise your skills gained in a health or social care setting, ideally as a Registered Manager, you’ll need a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Service and a management/business and/or finance, social work or nursing qualification. You’ll also need a proven ability to inspire, motivate and develop geographically dispersed teams and influence and negotiate at a strategic level with commissioners, funders and regulators alike. A track record of managing comparable budgets and resources is also required, as is experience of change management, including leading a team through significant changes. As comfortable putting safeguarding principles into practice as you are providing advice and guidance on operational management, you’re a firm believer in keeping abreast of the relevant key policies and good practice too, and have the self-motivation it takes to work independently when required.

Further characteristics are shown within the full job description, so if you believe you possess the skills, knowledge and experience we are looking for, we would love to receive your application. 

Award winning Charity Key4Life are currently seeking a South West Manager/Senior Caseworker (Bristol based role). Key4Life is looking for someone with a proven track record and preferably with experience within the criminal justice system who is up for a new challenge.

The Key4Life 7-Step Model has a proven track record of a maximum 16% reoffending rate and a minimum 60% into employment/meaningful occupation at the end of the programme. The Model works with 18-30-year-old young male participants who have been to prison or are at risk of going to prison and includes equine facilitated learning, (horses) music, football, boxing, emotional resilience and employability support/employment.

The Club Leader will provide a wide range of age appropriate and fun social and leisure activities for adults with learning disabilities and additional needs, leading our Wednesday night club to provide activities that make a real difference to our members’ lives. 

As part of leading a weekly club session, the role will also support the club’s volunteers that are essential for the smooth running of club sessions and the club’s awareness and place in the community.

We are seeking a committed Club Leader, who is passionate about providing fun opportunities for adults with learning disabilities to increase their confidence, social skills and independence.

The successful candidate will be pro-active, patient and a good multi-tasker. They will also have good interpersonal skills to engage and develop strong working relationships with club members, support staff and volunteers. 

Key responsibilities:

• Produce and implement a programme of suitable activities on a 6-weekly basis, in line with the aims and objectives of Bath Gateway Out & About.
• Include local community-based activities within the programme and promote positive inclusion wherever possible.
• Oversee the team of volunteers, guiding and supporting them to help with session delivery and to engage members in session activities.
• With the support of club volunteers co-ordinate the setting up and clearing away of equipment/materials for club sessions and the activities involved.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with parents, carers, statutory and voluntary agencies and other community groups.
• Ensure that any emergency personal care needs are managed appropriately, if necessary, and to notify the parent or responsible carer in such instances.
• Responsible for the maintenance of equipment belonging to the club and the equipment and facilities of organisations/sites used by the club.
• Be responsible for the health, safety and welfare of all in attendance at club sessions; creating a clean, safe and hazard free environment and ensuring everyone departs club sessions safely.

Brentry & Henbury Children's Centre is a local based non-profit making charity providing daycare and family support services.

We offer free on-site parking, paid DBS check, good bus network, holiday entitlement increases with service, Christmas closure and discounted staff lunches.

We are reviewing applications and interviewing suitable candidates on a rolling basis and encourage people to apply as soon as possible.  The vacancy may close early dependent on suitable applicants

Job Purpose: To lead the organisation in achieving its aims

Salary: £40,254 –£ 46,264 subject to experience

Contract: Permanent

Location: Brentry, Bristol

Reports to: The Board of Trustees

Hours: Full time (38.5 hours, evening and weekend as appropriate)

Annual leave: 25 days plus public holidays

Key responsibilities of the role include:

Developing and articulating the vision and strategy of the Children’s Centre, driving implementation.

Ensuring the integrity and quality of service delivery and that all statutory obligations are met.

Effective staff management.

Ensuring the financial stability and security of the organisation.

INDIVIDUAL SPECIFICATION

Prior experience in Early Years is not a pre-requisite, however may be advantageous.

Key attributes

A strong, insightful, dedicated leader with an ability to motivate and inspire colleagues to achieve the aims of the organisation, in the context of meeting the aspirations and needs of the local community.

A capacity for sound judgement informed by sensitivity, emotional intelligence and exemplary professional standards.

Excellent communication skills, both orally and in the written word, in individual and group situations.

Motivation, persistence, flexibility and drive to capture opportunities and embrace new initiatives that result in service and workforce development and improvement.

A natural grasp of business practice and financial management.

Educational requirements

Essential

Minimum Degree level or equivalent

Desirable

Evidence of Post Graduate Study

Management qualification, or commitment to achieving such in the future

Additional requirements

Current driving licence and daily access to a vehicle with appropriate insurance are essential to carrying out this role.

Application information

Application forms can be found on our website.  A full job description can be found on our eteach page.

Completed application forms must be received by: 9.00am Tuesday 22 February 2022

Interview date: to be confirmed

Ideal Start date:  As soon as possible

BHCC is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds including ex-offenders. We can only accept applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Oasis Community Partnerships is looking for someone who can combine an entrepreneurial flair and excellent leadership skills to become the new Community Hub Leader supporting the established Hub at North Bristol. 

The post holder will lead the development of the Hub based in the Lawrence Weston area of Bristol supporting the Academies and wider local community, and to hold the vision of integrated community delivery, which will include a range of services such as family support, holiday provision, volunteering, Youth mentoring, employability and NEET prevention. We are looking for an experienced Community Leader who will take the Hub Charity to the next stage of development and grow the local community movement through our Christ-centred ethos. Some of the specific duties of this role include:

• planning, resource and coordinate the community Hub plan, measuring impact.
• building supportive working partnerships across the community and various groups.
• leading Hub strategic development (e.g. comms, income generation, MEL)
• developing a team that can grow an Oasis Movement (e.g. engaging staff, volunteers and community workers).

This is very much a relational and project management role.  As such, the successful applicant will need to demonstrate:

• experience of leading community delivery and growing projects from start-up phase.
• innovative use of resources and budget management to maximise funding.
• a thorough knowledge and understanding community work.
• an education to degree level or equivalent and /or relevant professional qualification.

This is a unique opportunity for a self-reliant and results-focused individual, who is looking to make a difference in this complex and high-profile field of work.  In return we offer:

• Flexible working practices which encourages innovation and fresh ideas.
• A supportive network and friendly team in a motivating working environment.
• A non-contributory defined benefit pension scheme with 7% employer contributions.
• 25 days holiday per year (plus Bank Holidays), rising to 30 days after 2 years of service.

This will be a rolling recruitment campaign so we invite you go to the Oasis UK charity website for further details on how to apply.  CVs will not be accepted after Midday, Monday 7th February 2022.  First round of interviews will be held on 10th February with final interviews on Thursday 17th February, in Bristol.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.  If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers, please let us know.  Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.  The successful candidate will need to show proof of right to work in the UK. 

Based in North Bristol

Full Time (40 hours per week), Permanent Contract

£31,919 – 35,934 per annum

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1163889