Would you like to join a service that makes a difference to older people in Wales? The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in a significant increase in the need for the services Age Cymru provide. We are recruiting for an Engagement Support Coordinator to join the team at Age Cymru and provide practical support to older peoples groups, forums and organisations.

You will act as a key point of contact for individuals and older people groups throughout Wales, providing practical support and ensuring a smooth and practical working relationship between is maintained between all organisations. This will include providing event management for conferences, workshops, seminars, contributing to case studies and delivering a secretariat function for certain groups.

About you

* You will be well organised with comprehensive experience providing administrative support.
* You will have great communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to interact with a diverse range of groups and individuals.
* You should demonstrate good IT skills, particularly with word processing, excel and email.
* Ideally you will have some experience working with older peoples groups or organisations, or an understanding of the issues facing older people today.
* Fluency in the Welsh language would be desirable, although not essential to your application.

What we offer in return

In return we can offer an excellent salary of £23,515, and great benefits including 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, excellent pension life assurance, healthcare cashback plan, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, flexible working and much more.

This role will be initially home based, then office based in Cardiff when safe to do so, and will require travel throughout the region.

Additional Information

For a full list of benefits please click here https://www.ageuk.org.uk/about-us/jobs/employee-benefits/

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Please note this is a fixed term position for 10 months, reviewed after 3 months.

In light of the current health crisis, we are recruiting for a Client Support Coordinator to ensure women and children affected by abuse during the pandemic and beyond are able to access support online, by email and through our information line. 

The Sharan Project is a registered charity supporting women, particularly women from South Asian origin who are at risk of or have been disowned by their families and communities due to abuse or persecution, to include but not limited to: domestic abuse, forced marriage, honour abuse, FGM and other harmful practices. 

About the Role

This is an exciting new position to develop our client support services. You will be responsible for the recruitment, training and supervision of up to 4 client support volunteers to ensure they are deployed to provide coordinated and effective virtual support, assistance and information to women, families, front line professionals and others as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with external agencies and suppliers.

About You

You will have excellent project management  skills and demonstrable experience of managing a team, be a good communicator, a quick learner, excellent presentation, administration and IT skills, ability to manage high and complex workloads and ability to work safely and confidently from home with some travel where required. 

We're looking for highly organised and self motivated applicants with a "can do" approach, a strong working knowledge of the issues experienced by BAME women and commitment to end violence against women and girls. You will receive support, training and learning development for this role as necessary

Further details, application form and role description are available on our website. This role is to be filled ASAP and so early application is advised. Interviews to be held on a rolling basis - we will not wait until the application deadline to hold interviews 

Due to the nature of this role, this post is open to women only and are exempt under the Sex Discrimination Act 7(2) (d) and (e) and the Race Relations Act 5(2) (d) 1976. DBS checks will be required.

The ETE Co-ordinator will play a vital role in the implementation of DENS Empowerment Programme. Working close with colleagues across the organisation, the ETE Co-ordinator will empower clients to take the next positive step in their lives by the supporting and assisting them to access education, training, employment or volunteer work.

A full driving licence valid in the UK, and access to a vehicle is essential.

The ETE Co-ordinator will report to the Elms Manager, and be expected to work across DENS services, all of which are in Hemel Hempstead .

Specific tasks

The main tasks for the role of ETE Co-ordinator will include but are not limited to:

• To work with clients to develop and support them to implement realistic and focused ETE plans; continue to work with the clients to monitor the plan and make changes where appropriate.
• Work with external training providers, local employers and other agencies to identify training, volunteering and employment opportunities for our clients.
• To develop formalised training pathways with clients
• To understand the learning needs of clients and signpost to relevant external agencies and training providers.
• To work with the Social Enterprise Co-ordinator to develop social enterprise training pathways for clients.
• To monitor client progress using Inform and produce written reports and complete monitoring and evaluation procedures as requested by your Manager.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

• Understand the causes and effects of homelessness
• Understanding of the barriers to ETE for vulnerable adults
• Knowledge of the adult learning sector
• Understanding of the job market
• Ability to work across teams and with external organisations 
• Ability to motivate individuals who present a range of challenges 
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Ability to work with an IT based CRM

Communication Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in public speaking and  making presentations
• Ability to modify communication style to meet the needs of a range of target audiences

Experience

• Experience of working with homeless people or other vulnerable adults
• Experience of working across organisations and developing partnerships with other organisations
• Experience of supporting others, either in a work or voluntary capacity.

Job description

People & Planet is the largest student network in Britain campaigning for social and environmental justice. We have one of the most respected internship programmes in the sector, where you’ll gain all the experience you need to thrive in the not-for-profit sector. You’ll receive intensive, ongoing training, fantastic support and build up the skills so that, by the time you finish, you’ll be single-handedly managing your own projects and campaigns.

As Campaigns & Movement Building Coordinator you will work closely with the Campaign Co-Directors and Movement Building team in mobilising and supporting students around the UK to further the campaigns they have democratically chosen.

With support you will deliver and co-ordinate support for student and youth groups by organising events, delivering training, providing advice and maintaining regular contact with the groups.

You will support the People & Planet network to run our Undoing Borders campaign by conducting research, developing resources, coordinating communications, organising days of action, working in partnership with other organisations and supporting democratic engagement with the campaigns. We will provide you with all the training you need to undertake this role and to make the most from the year.

Find out more and how to apply on our website. Please note if you applied for our internship programme earlier in the year we have kept your details on file and your application will be reviewed as part of our shortlisting process.

Applications for this job must be received by 19th August 2020 at 1pm. Applications received later than this will not be considered.

Shortlisting will take place on 20th August. Interviews will take place between 21st and 25th August. Interviews will be by Zoom.

This post is a temporary one and will be available from mid September 2020 to July 31st 2021.

WEA have an exciting opportunity for a Project Education Coordinator to support delivery of contracts funded through the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government`s ESOL for Integration Fund. The role will be home based with travel and support across Derby and Nottingham.

The Workers` Educational Association is a unique charity and the UK`s largest voluntary sector provider of adult education. With a clear vision and a strong social purpose, we bring great teaching to local communities, with life-changing courses held in clubs, pubs, workplaces, schools and almost anywhere else you can think of. Since 1903, we have been giving disadvantaged people the opportunity to return to learning - inspiring them to realise their full potential and become active, engaged citizens. We see education as a tool for social justice, not just self-improvement, and we pride ourselves on making learning egalitarian and accessible. Volunteers play a central role in everything we do, from governance through to classroom support, helping us deliver courses to 50,000 people in 2,300 locations - and enabling us to reach 80% of the population.

Key areas of responsibilityThis role will support the successful delivery of ESOL for Integration Fund activities by developing, delivering and maintaining educational programmes, to ensure that our students enjoy an outstanding experience and contract requirements held with Local Authorities are met. At the heart of a closely-knit project team, you will work with partner organisations to identify and engage ESOL students, support and manage tutors, and engage volunteers. You are likely to find yourself involved in specialist aspects of regional educational provision, communications, and quality and teaching, whilst actively promoting our crucial work - so every day will bring different challenges.

Empowering people from all walks of life is what we’re all about, so we’re keen to hear from people in disadvantaged or underrepresented groups. Whatever your background, you will need a degree level education plus teaching and assessor qualifications, alongside extensive experience of developing tutors, co-ordinating diverse stakeholders and building voluntary or membership organisations. Equally important, you should be exceptionally organised and methodical, with great leadership and coaching skills – and you will be ready to make your mark from day one.

To apply for this post please attach an up to date CV and expression of Interest stating how you meet the essential criteria detailed in the Person Specification prior to the closing date of 17th August 2020.

This is a fixed term contract until 31/03/2021

If you're as passionate as we are in ensuring our volunteers and regional branch representatives are effectively supported and recognised in “unlocking the future”, delivering activities in line with the IOP strategy, and promoting physics across their local communities and want to inspire others to help make it happen, then join us.

As a Branch Support Coordinator will focus on supporting Branch committees to deliver a programme of events; provide consistent levels of administration support to local branch committees, and support the development of a consistent and positive volunteer experience in the development of toolkits and ad-hoc projects.

*Role Locations Available: 

• London & South East and East Anglia
• South West & South Central
• North East & Yorkshire
• East and West Midlands
• Lancashire & Cumbria; Manchester, and Merseyside

The role

This role supports the work of IOP Branch network in England. The role provides a point of contact for volunteers in each Branch. Each role has responsibility to ensure that Branch Committee members have a worthwhile and consistent experience. Supporting activities led and delivered by our active members within each Branch in line with the IOP strategic goals and campaign aims, ensuring effective administrative and logistical support, providing and sharing best practice to ensure the IOP recruits, inducts, manages and celebrates volunteering. This is a 18 month fixed term contract.

We want to ensure that volunteers are supported and enabled to use their skills, time and experience in a way that creates real impact and provides a positive and meaningful experience for them. And, that staff feel empowered to work alongside volunteers and benefit from the value that they bring.

The person

We are looking for people with a proven track record of and passion for supporting and coordinating volunteer led committees. You will have excellent administrative skills and be able to demonstrate great, diplomatic written and spoken communication skills. You will be able to build and maintain relationships of trust and respect across the physics community and beyond.

You will have understanding of the motivations and opportunities of working with volunteers. You will share good practice to and from your region, especially around volunteer led events and activities. Therefore, a good knowledge of event management and marketing tools for volunteers would be really helpful. You must be able to plan ahead and work on multiple projects at the same time to ensure a full programme of activities is delivered on time.

Why work with us

The Institute of Physics (IOP) is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland, we seek to raise public awareness and understanding of physics and support the development of a diverse and inclusive physics community. As a charity, we’re here to ensure that physics delivers on its exceptional potential to benefit society.

We have an ambitious corporate strategy and facilitating our volunteer effort, providing effective support and recognition of our branch committee’s activities is central to its delivering. We are looking to recruit five superb volunteering administrator / coordinator professionals to join the team and help develop and support our Branch activities to its full potential.

Each post will be based from home. Working with inspirational and passionate volunteers our Branch Support team will help ensure that active members are valued and supported in their activities with the relevant autonomy, resources, and time that they need to do great work. This is an exciting time to join IOP.

In addition to a competitive salary and professional development opportunities, we offer employees a comprehensive benefits package including an excellent pension scheme, private medical insurance and generous annual leave. We also offer a range of other benefits including childcare vouchers, gym membership and interest free season ticket loans.

For further information on this role and to apply please visit the IOP Jobs website.

Closing date for applications:

• London & South East and East Anglia - Closing Date 21 August and Intrerview Date 7 September
• South West & South Central - Closing Date 21 August and Interview Date 8 September
• North East & Yorkshire - Closing Date 26 August and Interview Date 11 September
• East and West Midlands - Closing Date 31 August and Interview Date 14 September
• Lancashire & Cumbria; Manchester, and Merseyside - Closing Date 31 August and Interview Date 16 September

The Institute of Physics is an equal opportunities employer. We request no contact from agencies or media sales.

6-month contract • 30 hours/four days per week (0.8FTE)

Home based with regular travel in and around Birmingham, and occasional travel to London (subject to government guidelines on travelling during coronavirus pandemic)

The UK's leading interfaith organisation is looking for an organised and motivated self-starter to lead the project management of programmes across the West Midlands, supporting the existing team to deliver high quality work.

Founded in 1997, the Faith & Belief Forum works to build strong and productive relations between people of different faiths, beliefs, and cultures. Our team in the West Midlands deliver an increasing number of Education and Community engagement projects, connecting people from different backgrounds.

This is an exciting six-month opportunity to manage the West Midlands programming in a post coronavirus lockdown context. You will be responsible for both project and stakeholder management of our Community Dialogue project in Walsall. As one of the five areas chosen to work with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government you will be part of an exciting project developing new ways of bringing communities together. You will help us build on this success by developing relationships and advocating for our work with other Local Authorities in the region. You will also have the opportunity to oversee the Education programmes in the region with support from the team. You would work with over 80 schools through our Award-Winning Workshops, School Linking and other creative youth projects.

This role involves:

• Working with people from across the organisation to design trainings and workshops, which aim to foster increased understanding and stronger relationships across communities
• Project managing a myriad of complex and exciting projects
• Managing senior stakeholders and advocating for our work across the Education and Community engagement sectors, including Walsall Council
• Working closely with our fundraising team to increase the funding pipeline for 2021/22
• Managing the West Midlands programme delivery team, supporting them to achieve their best.

To do this, you will need to:

• Be an effective relationship builder who can confidently build and maintain key partnerships to ensure successful projects
• Bring experience of community engagement and working on complex projects
• Be passionate about bringing people from different communities together and supporting volunteers
• Be willing to work remotely and have flexibility for evening and weekend work.

You will be joining an organisation that embodies the inclusive and welcoming values we want to see in wider society. We pride ourselves on our diverse and collaborative working environment, where your passion and dedication will be rewarded through a flexible benefits package and ongoing support. At our most recent staff survey, 100% of staff said believe in the aims of the Faith & Belief Forum and 100% enjoy the work they do.

Closing date: 9.00am, Monday 24 August 2020.

If shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an interview on Friday, 28 August which will take place via Zoom. We are looking for someone available to start in this role ASAP, preferably no later than the end of September.

We believe in order to effectively serve our beneficiaries; our work must be influenced by a broad range of voices. Therefore, we actively encourage applications from people who are currently underrepresented in our staff team. This would include BAME candidates and those who identify as Muslim, Sikh, Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain. We celebrate difference and are committed to creating a working environment where everyone is included.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from individuals without the right to work in the UK.

Lichfield Cathedral is looking to appoint a dynamic individual who is proactive and passionate about the opportunities that volunteering can provide. In 2019 Lichfield Cathedral Volunteers were awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. The Volunteer Coordinator will work with the existing 400 volunteers and seek new ways of safely recruiting volunteers from a broad demographic in order to enhance the experience of all who worship, visit and work at the Cathedral.

Lichfield Cathedral is entering an exciting stage of its 1300 year history. It has embarked on a major period of fundraising with the aim to raise £10 million for the regeneration of the Cathedral and the Close from 2014 to 2023. Alongside this, the Cathedral has an ambition to increase visitor numbers and engagement and to deliver high standards of visitor and supporter customer care.

If you

• Have excellent interpersonal and administrative skills
• Relish the challenge of finding new ways of recruiting volunteers
• Think creatively
• Have a passion for upskilling those seeking paid work
• Have a can-do attitude
• See all things as a challenge and an opportunity

Then we would love to hear from you and please visit our website for more information and an application form. All applications should be on the Cathedral application form and accompanied with a covering letter.

Hours:28 hours per week over 4 days (job share considered)

Annual Leave: 26 days including Bank Holidays

Closing date for applications: 31 August 2020

Interviews: 3 September 2020

Start date: 5 October 2020

We are looking for an outstanding Project co-ordinator who is passionate about health and wellbeing to coordinate our Community Champions project.

This Westminster Council public health-funded project is designed to provide improved opportunities for people living in the Harrow Road ward, Westminster, to enhance their health and wellbeing. Through recruiting and supporting dedicated local volunteers (Community Champions) you will respond to local needs by delivering campaigns, events, activities and training. You will be employed by WECH, working in close partnership with Maida Hill Place, a social enterprise running food training and health & wellbeing programmes, where the project is based.

The salary is £21,000 for 30 hours - the ability to work evenings and weekends is required.

The closing date for this post is 12 noon August 19th 2020

To apply, please complete the application form and send to email address below.

The application should clearly describe why you are suitable for the role and should relate closely to the person specification.

Please note interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place on Thursday September 3rd.  All interviews will be conducted remotely.

We're looking for a personable, strong communicator.  To be successful in this role you will be proactive, solution-focused, and passionate about the opportunites that volunteering can provide. Your role will involve bringing in volunteer talent, and encouraging the client group to make use of volunteering opportunities.

The Social Connection Project is an exciting new initiative which aims to recruit volunteers and match them with people exiting homelessness in Brighton & Hove. The volunteers will support people to engage in the wider community using a variety of means such as mentoring, befriending & connecting people with community groups & activities. The aim of the project is to reduce social isolation, improve tenancy sustainment and build people’s well-being

Justlife have been operating in Brighton for 8 years and provide engagement work for people who are homeless, helping clients improve and maintain their health, by accessing primary care, attending appointments and linking with relevant services, as well as a weekly activities programme and support specifically for those in emergency accommodation. The Creative Studio provides art opportunities for people who have experienced homelessness. We also engage in research into the effects of unsupported temporary accommodation, which informs our work locally, as well as enabling us to have conversations on a wider scale to bring about positive change.

This role is responsible for delivering the Social Connection project as part of the team. Working with the Operations Coordinator, this will include recruiting and training volunteers, managing referrals, developing a client social event, group volunteer support sessions, developing publicity and promoting the service within the city.

Responsible to: Operations Coordinator

Responsible for: Volunteers

1. Job Description

The Social Connection Project Coordinator will coordinate and deliver the project which will include:-

1. Recruiting and training for volunteers
2. Managing referrals
3. Developing promotional materials and promoting in the city
4. Ensuring effective monitoring of the project
5. Administration of the project
6. Supporting volunteers
7. Representing Justlife to external stakeholders across the city to increase awareness and engagement with the project
8. To be part of, and contribute to, the Justlife staff team, attending meetings and events as appropriate and to be involved in staff development, training and supervision

Founded in 2016, Ambition Aspire Achieve (AAA) is a registered charity focused on supporting some of the most disadvantaged, vulnerable and at-risk young people in Newham and east London, providing them with new opportunities to build self-belief, enabling them to overcome their personal barriers to progression. Delivering projects and activities from our community hubs, the Terence Brown Arc in the Park in Canning Town and the Glyn Hopkin Abbey Hub in Stratford, we provide high quality youth provision enabling each young person to achieve their full potential, personally, socially and educationally. Boosted by funding secured from the City Bridge Trust, we are now looking to grow and further develop our youth programmes to reach even more vulnerable young people, making the best possible difference and changing lives.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, motivated and energetic SEND Coordinator. Reporting to our Operations Director, this exciting role will take responsibility for leading, developing and delivering our projects and programmes supporting young people with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities, including the delivery of a new project funded by the City Bridge Trust. Offered on a full-time basis (with the option to discuss the possibility of reduced hours), the role will provide a combination of delivery support and coordination of AAA’s projects supporting young people with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND), supporting their personal, educational, creative and social development, helping them to reach their full potential. This is a great opportunity to join a growing charity and make a difference to the lives of vulnerable young people, whilst contributing to the development of our offer for SEND young people and young adults at a key time.

Successful candidates will have demonstrable experience in developing and delivering projects and programmes supporting young people with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities, meeting pre-determined output and outcome targets. You will also bring experience of leading teams of paid and volunteer workers delivering high quality programmes meeting the needs of vulnerable young people. You will be self-motivated with a commitment to the equality of opportunity and Ambition Aspire Achieve’s purpose and bring strong communication skills with the ability to build effective, positive and professional relationships with SEND young people, their parents/carers, project staff and key stakeholders.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading on the development and delivery of specific youth-related projects supporting young people and young adults with SEND across AAA, ensuring project milestones and outputs are met or exceeded
• Leading and line managing a small team of sessional workers and volunteers delivering AAA’s SEND projects 
• Working collaboratively with key partners (e.g. schools, community stakeholders, delivery partners) to support the recruitment of young people and the effective delivery of provision
• Providing for the social, personal, educational and leisure needs of young people with SEND by leading in the running, organisation and delivery of AAA projects, enabling service users to increase their skills and confidence and realise their full potential
• Liaising with parents and carers of SEND young people participating in AAA’s projects, building strong relationships to support the development of service users
• Supporting SEND young people to identify positive progression opportunities

The salary for this post will be £25,000 to £28, 000 per annum pro-rata (depending on prior experience and qualifications). 

The closing date for applications is Friday 28th August 2020 at 5pm with interviews expected to take place the following week.

Ambition Aspire Achieve is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Our recruitment and selection processes are in accordance with best practice in safeguarding children and young people.

About Us

Our office is located in Hatfield, Herts, however, like many organisations we are all currently working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic, although previously we were largely office based.  Due to the experience we have gained during this period, consideration will be given to requests for working from home arrangements.

This role is full time (35 hours), however, due to the effect the pandemic has had on the charity we have had to ask our staff to reduce their hours to 80% and our full time employees are currently working 28 hours per week. We will be returning to full time working as soon as we can, but no later than January 2021.

The role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Marketing, Communication & Digital team as a Campaigns Project Coordinator. 

You’ll work to support and assist the Communications team in delivery of the Charity’s campaign work to engage key audiences and support the ambitions of the strategic plan. You'll support our award-winning campaign Not Every Disability is Visible - challenging public perceptions of disability and our It Takes Guts campaign - empowering people with tools and confidence to start conversation about their conditions.

About you

With proven experience of working on successful media campaigns and generating high-quality, effective media coverage, you will also have a working knowledge of digital media, including social media, video and graphics.  Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism in working with both journalists, agencies, supporters and colleagues but especially when working with case studies when you also need to understand GDPR requirements.  Our priority is always helping those living with IBD so experience of reporting on media campaigns and showing their impact and a commitment to the Charity aims and values are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Work with the support of the Campaigns Manager to deliver the new campaign plans for Not Every Disability is Visible and It Takes Guts. Work confidently and closely with agencies and internal stakeholders to lead on small defined projects within the campaign plans.
2. Work with case studies to create content (blogs, website articles, social media posts etc) for our campaigns work. To include interviewing over the phone or via email, writing copy and obtaining consent and appropriate sign-off.
3. Write engaging and accurate external facing campaign copy tailored to our various social and digital channels including, but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and the Crohn’s & Colitis UK website and microsites.
4. Be aware of other charities information, community support and income raising ideas and share this knowledge, feeding into the delivery of and where required the development of our new campaigns and comms plan.
5. Write engaging copy for our internal audiences to ensure they are aware of and engaged with the charity’s campaign and comms objectives. Internal channels include, but are not limited to, all staff news site, trustee’s intranet, and Local Network Snapshot.
6. Support in the development of ideas, sourcing stories and writing copy for our new bi-weekly e-newsletter and campaigner emails.
7. Ensure brand language is accurate throughout internal and external comms.
8. Maintain and update the It Takes Guts website to ensure relevant content from across the charity is uploaded to best support the community talking about their conditions. Update our main website with news items and blogs, where required.
9. Monitor the Campaign email inbox and Not Every Disability Is Visible (NEDIV) email inbox, responding to enquires with support of Campaigns Manager.
10. Assist in the preparation and dissemination of campaign briefings and supportive materials for relevant staff and volunteers.
11. Assist the Campaigns Manager in monitoring, analysing and reporting on the impact of our campaigns.
12. Work in conjunction with Campaigns Manager to ensure campaign liaison cross other teams and departments, specifically, the Fundraising, Knowledge and Evidence, Digital and Comms team.
13. Attend meetings and events when required, necessitating travel within the UK, occasionally working outside of regular hours and with occasional overnight stays (on hold currently because of the pandemic).

If this sounds like it could be the role for you then we would love to hear from you.

About us

The Kids Network is a community of children and young professionals connecting through fun, friendship and hardship for positive social change. 

We provide children with a volunteer mentor; a young professional from the community who delivers safe and consistent sessions over 12 months. Each mentee receives 100 hours of one-to-one support outside of the home and school environment. 

As a young, growing organisation, we are looking for someone to join our small but mighty team to lead our programmes across London communities. 

Volunteer Coordinator

We are excited to announce that we’re hiring a Volunteer Coordinator to join the team to lead on our Hackney mentoring programme. 

You will work to support our amazing mentees by managing our volunteer mentors as they navigate digital mentoring during Covid-19. You will lead our Hackney project, bringing the community together through fun and friendship. 

This is a really exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in the growth of the organisation and make a positive impact for children in London as we transition out of lockdown measures. 

Role description

One year fixed term contract (with the potential to extend)

5 days a week (35 hours)

£26,000 pa

Some weekend and evening work required

As our Volunteer Coordinator you will have an entrepreneurial spirit to effectively deliver our mentoring programme in order to achieve positive outcomes for children. 

About you

We are looking for a highly motivated, personable, strong communicator who is passionate about the importance of mentoring and equality of opportunity. To be successful, you will be solution focused, positive, proactive and a quick learner. 

Experience of developing relationships, supporting volunteers working with vulnerable children and delivering programmes from a charity perspective is essential. 

The Kids Network values fun, commitment and innovation – this is the culture we want embedded throughout the organisation. If you are passionate about connecting for change and share our vision, we want to hear from you.

About the role:

• Uphold our safeguarding principles and processes to the highest standard
• Drive a diverse volunteer recruitment strategy to represent our mentees
• Vet, train and onboard new mentors in line with our safer recruitment practices
• Deliver outstanding volunteer management 
• Celebrate volunteers in creative and effective ways
• Host monthly mentor meet ups and deliver ongoing training
• Deliver the programme to meet KPIs
• Build and manage strategic relationships with key community stakeholders 
• Manage CRM system, ensuring data is kept up to date
• Act in compliance with our policies and processes at all times, ensuring our data is stored and managed in line with GDPR 
• Act as an ambassador for The Kids Network attending events where necessary
• Communicate the successes of the organisation to our supporters through our channels

Essential skills and experience: 

• Track record of managing volunteers effectively - ability to motivate and support volunteers to provide consistent support to vulnerable children 
• Experience in following safeguarding processes and foundation level in child protection
• Experience of developing networks and relationships with a wide range of partners, volunteers and stakeholders
• Experience of delivering small to medium-scale programmes from start to finish
• Ability to be solution focused and self-motivating, to work on your own initiative and be accountable for your own work
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to communicate to a range of audiences with impact
• Skilled at delivering engaging training sessions and organising events
• Excellent IT skills with ability to use spreadsheets, emails and databases effectively 
• Non-judgemental, self-motivated, pro-active, compassionate and solution focused

Desirable skills and experience

• Understanding of the UK education and charity sector
• Knowledge of the communities in Hackney and East London 
• Experience of working with children and families directly in challenging environments and understanding of the challenges facing children in London
• Experience delivering effective training and workshops to volunteers to support their development 
• Marketing and communications skills
• Event management skills

The Kids Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS check.

We particularly encourage applications from Black candidates and People of Colour to apply for this role as we continue to build our culture of inclusion and representation within our team. 

The closing date for applications is Sunday 16th August at midnight. We will conduct interviews on the 20th and 21st of August. 

To apply please send your CV and a cover letter, no longer than two pages, to our Founder, Sarah Woodcock