Operation Manager Jobs in Manchester, Greater Manchester

The RSPB has a mission to put people at the heart of our work, and to establish and develop community centred work in urban areas, engaging with a large and diverse audience. Can you help us?

Community Engagement Officer - Greater Manchester
Reference: APR20247471
Location: Home Based, in or near Greater Manchester
Salary: £26,379.00 - £28,319.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave
Duration: Until 31st March 2026

This is a fixed-term, full-time role ending 31st March 2026. The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term.

We’re looking for an experienced project officer with a passion for working with communities, to inspire and support people to discover, explore and take community-led action for nature in Greater Manchester. This role will work closely with established partners and existing RSPB local groups and volunteers, including the Greater Manchester Swift Champions, to develop new opportunities to work with community groups, focusing on supporting creating new habitats for swifts, one of the UK’s most threatened species. You will explore opportunities for working more closely with young people, with the aspiration to establish two RSPB youth groups in Greater Manchester and a Swift Youth Action Group focused on 16 – 24-year-olds. You will identify where the RSPB can best support and enhance nature, with guidance from local conservation staff.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead front-line delivery of RSPB’s community engagement work at a local level, inspiring people to connect with nature through an 18-month programme of events and activities. Central to this will be recruitment and management of a network of volunteers. The Project Officer will be responsible for developing and running a rolling programme of training to enable volunteers to develop skills to allow them to continue to support nature-based initiatives. 

You will have experience of delivering community projects, events and experience of volunteer recruitment, induction and management, and the ability to motivate volunteers to independently deliver organisational objectives. The confidence to make decisions that enable the continued delivery of key objectives and to keep the project on track is crucial, as is the ability to communicate these decisions, where applicable, with stakeholders and partners.

Specific tasks:

• To lead our community engagement work in Greater Manchester, inspiring local communities to take action for nature, ensuring work is resilient and sustainable beyond the life of the project.
• To build a full picture of local environmental networks and the range of nature recovery and environmental work taking place locally, identifying opportunities to develop new partnerships.
• Act as an advocate for nature recovery within a diverse range of sectors including local government and private businesses to further our support for nature.
• Build links and strengthen existing relationships with RSPB Local Groups and other volunteer-led work taking place in urban green spaces, liaising closely with partners.
• To lead and continue to grow the Greater Manchester Swift Champion network of volunteers with the support of the Species Volunteer Network (SVN), which will allow us to do more for Swifts within local communities.
• Identify opportunities for youth involvement in establishing a Swift Champions Youth Action Group and two new RSPB Youth Groups, working closely with relevant stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver a series of volunteer recruitment, induction, and training days to increase numbers of new active volunteers within Manchester as well as building resilience and upskilling existing volunteers.
• Develop and deliver an 18-month programme of diverse nature-based events and activities (with a focus on Swifts including the installation of Swift boxes and/or bricks).
• To embed evaluation measures and provide regular reports to show impact across Greater Manchester.

Essential skills, knowledge, and experience: When applying for this role, please state in turn how you meet each of these criteria:

• The ability to develop partnerships and network – internally and externally and experience of working with community groups to deliver shared objectives.
• Experience of developing and managing projects.
• Experience of recruiting and managing volunteers.
• Great verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience or understanding of community led nature conservation action including working with both adults and young people on co-created outcomes. 
• The ability to deliver reporting and evaluation to show impact against agreed objectives.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage and deliver a diverse workload ensuring effective prioritisation and balancing of the needs of a range of stakeholders.

Closing date: 23:59, Sun, 19th May 2024

We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 3rd June 2024.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.

This role will require completion of a DBS in addition to the standard pre-employment checks.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

No agencies please.

Community Engagement Officer

£30,000 - £34,000 (dependent on relevant skills and experience) plus generous benefits

Location: Home-based, with occasional travel to Football Foundation offices and other sites

We are the Football Foundation - the Premier League, the FA and government’s charity that delivers outstanding grassroots facilities, more and better places to play, transforming lives and communities where it is needed most. 

To help us with this important mission, we’re looking for a Community Engagement Officer to join the team and play a key role in ensuring we achieve our objectives of engaging with and increasing physical activity levels amongst the four key priority groups facing the greatest inequalities: low socio-economic groups, women and girls, disabled people and people with long term health conditions, and culturally diverse communities.

This is an exciting time to be joining the Football Foundation and this is a great opportunity to use your knowledge and experience of place-based working and community engagement to make a real difference through community sports.

About the Football Foundation

Over the last 22 years, the Foundation has awarded more than 23,000 grants to deliver outstanding grassroots facilities across England worth more than £877 million. This year, the Foundation will be investing more money than ever into facilities across England and is committed to improving the experience of playing football for everyone. 

The Foundation’s goal is to unlock the power of pitches ensuring everyone has a great place to play regardless of gender, race, disability or place

The role

As Community Engagement Officer you will play a key role in ensuring the Foundation achieves its objectives of engaging with and increasing physical activity levels amongst the four key priority groups facing the greatest inequalities: low socio-economic groups, women and girls, disabled people and people with long term health conditions, and culturally diverse communities. This will predominantly be achieved through the critical support you will provide to our ambitious PlayZones Programme, as we continue to roll the programme out across priority areas of the Country.

We have an ambition to deliver in excess of 200 PlayZone facilities by 2025. To realise this ambition, we’re going to focus on investing in safe, inclusive, and accessible facilities in communities with the greatest need. We will tackle inequalities in physical activity levels and create inclusive opportunities for our priority groups to become active through recreational formats of football and other sports and activities.

With a great deal to do, the role will be pivotal in working with local groups to support them through the application process, and to ensure high quality projects are being developed based on local community need.

The role sits within the Football Foundation’s Delivery Team, the team responsible for strategic identification and capital project delivery, reporting to the Community Engagement Lead and with responsibility for a portfolio of PlayZone programme areas within one of the Delivery Team geographical regions.

You will provide critical support to applicants and work extremely closely with our network of Delivery Managers & Officers to advise and agree community engagement plans for a range of Over £25k projects – helping to ensure their engagement is robust, but that applicants also receive support and guidance as required throughout the development of their application.

Community Engagement Officers will champion the benefits of great engagement, capturing good practice, identifying successful approaches, and share knowledge and learning across the Foundation and other stakeholders.

What are we looking for?

You don’t need to follow football to apply, but it is expected that you appreciate the power of sport to change lives and have a genuine interest in using your skills and experience to help the Foundation achieve our charitable and strategic objectives.

You must be educated to HND/Degree standard, or with the equivalent experience, with knowledge of how sports development can be used for community benefit. You must have strong communication and interpersonal skills with experience of communicating with and supporting a diverse range of colleagues and customers remotely.

Your knowledge of place-based working and how to best reach and engage with local communities will be key for this role, as well as your understanding of the inequalities that exist in supporting active lives across socio economic groups, women & girls, individuals with a disability or a long-term health condition, and culturally diverse communities. You will be aware of and have experience of dealing with the operations and challenges faced by community organisations, charities, and the voluntary sector.

You must be highly organised, with working knowledge of different project management techniques and experience of managing multiple projects at the same time. While not essential, experience of producing robust reports and of using dashboards to monitor the progress of projects would be useful.

How we achieve our goals is equally important to us. We are striving to be an inclusive and diverse organisation which reflects the diverse communities, users and beneficiaries of our work and the outcomes we deliver. Becoming part of the Football Foundation team, will give you the chance to deliver a positive impact in every community in England; to help transform lives and communities through great places to play; and to be part of a supportive and inclusive staff team that works hard and plays fair to achieve its goals.

For full details of the role and requirements, please download our recruitment pack below.

What can we offer you?

The salary for this role is £30,000 - £34,000 per annum (dependent on relevant skills and experience). You will start on 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (which increases after 2 years), plus additional time off to volunteer. We also offer a generous pension scheme (8% employer contribution), collective bonus scheme, free health care provision, a monthly gym subsidy, interest-free season ticket loan, death in service benefit and access to selected match tickets

We are committed to helping our team members maintain a healthy work-life balance, so offer flexible working around core hours to help achieve that.

Equality and Diversity Commitment

The Football Foundation is committed to, and values the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all our team feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential. We encourage and welcome applications from all, regardless of background and are particularly interested to hear from individuals belonging to under-represented groups including diverse ethnic communities, individuals with a disability and those from the LGBTQI+ community.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview stage, please contact us at jobs @ footballfoundation. org .uk

How do I apply?

To apply, please follow the steps outlined below:

1. Please send the following to jobs @ footballfoundation. org. uk

o CV

o Cover letter - please highlight briefly and clearly how your skills, abilities and experience equip you for the role, together with your reasons for applying.

 The closing date for applications is: Wednesday 22 May 2024 at midday

 Interviews are currently scheduled for 30 May 2024.

 Due to the volume of applications received for most roles, the Foundation only contacts candidates if they are shortlisted for interview. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, you should assume your application has not been successful.

Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply.

The Healthy Ageing Project will address specific challenges within the community, while actively promoting healthy ageing in practical and effective ways across our network.

We will focus on the strengths and expertise of our member groups to promote engagement with Ireland's unique music, dance, sport, language and culture.

We will work together with our members throughout this three-year journey. Together, we will develop, launch and promote a project geared towards improving health and wellbeing, reducing health inequality and providing strategic direction for national health programmes and policy recommendations for the Irish community.

This post is part time (17.5 hours per week) and will be based in the North of England, Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester etc.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

You'll be a friendly ‘people person’, with a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset - who has:

• An understanding or strong interest in health & wellbeing for older people

• Experience of working with older people either in a paid or voluntary capacity

• Understanding of and empathy with the issues affecting older people and barriers they experience

• Knowledge of health/sport/culture and other general services for older people in Britain

• Ability to build strong relationships with other stakeholders including public health bodies/charities

• Strong administrative and I.T skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong organisational skills/ability to manage own time effectively

• Unwavering commitment to equality & fairness

• Willingness and ability to work flexibly

• A proactive approach to the personal development of oneself and others

• A ‘Hands on’ approach to coordination and practical tasks as required

• A right to work in the UK

Events Officer

Salary: £25,000-£30,000

Contract: Full time, permanent

Location: Flexible 

Closing Date: 23/05/2024 (we may close vacancy early if sufficient applications are received)

We are looking for 2 talented, creative and experienced Events Officers to work in our already established team. 

UKIM is one of the premier faith based civil society organisations working in the UK to serve the needs of the Muslim community in the UK. UKIM is going through a major organisational reform to re-establish itself as an effective civil society organisation and fulfil its mission. The reform includes major changes at governance and executive level and relocating its Head Office from London to Oldham.

The job holder is expected to provide inclusive and visionary leadership that inspires, engages and motivates employees, supporters and partners. To deliver UKIM’s vision and mission and to develop the organisation’s leading position within UK’s civil society community.

Applicants should be sympathetic to Islamic principles and values and have a solid understanding & experience of Muslim communities in the UK.

Main Responsibilities:

• To assist in the delivery of UKIM’s events programme across the UK and be part of the team that supports the national leadership of the organisation in delivering events (including fundraising and marketing events) as per agreed strategy and plan.

• To assist in securing event funding and ensuring monitoring and evaluation of all events is conducted on a regular basis. 

• To assist in developing event strategies and operational plans, building relationships and liaising with partners and local Branches.

• To be effective member of the Events Department by assisting in development of and following clear procedures and processes for meeting strategic objectives of UKIM.

• To arrange and manage all events within UKIM at a local, regional and national level.

• To assist in creating a professional, end to end approach for all UKIM events, ensuring consistency across the whole event lifecycle, including documentation, feedback and review process.

• To assist the Events manager in agreeing an annual Events schedule with the board of Trustees across all areas of UKIM.

• To assist in implementing, managing and developing Project strategy, operations, risk management strategy, monitoring & evaluation systems and budgets ensuring they are in accordance with UKIM’s global policies, principles and approach.

• To assist the Events Manager in line managing all volunteer or employed event managers and staff in field or regional offices.

• To assist in effective management, support and development of staff and volunteers involved in Event implementation.

• To visit events and branches country-wide to oversee and evaluate events and to encourage, advise and monitor staff.

• To ensure that UKIM’s financial, administrative and HR policies are adhered to in all events and by all staff responsible.

• To proactively seek opportunities for funding through networking and oversee the writing of event proposals. 

• To participate in implementation of donor-funded events, ensuring delivery meets donor requirements and UKIM’s international policies, principles and development approach. 

• To ensure the reports for completed events are received from implementing partners on time and are analysed at the Head Office for evaluating each partner’s performance and to retain appropriate audit trail.

• To ensure event management and operation information is communicated quickly and efficiently to the Executive Director and Board of Trustees.

• To participate in and carry out annual staff appraisals as appropriate.

• To assist in diligently managing an agreed expenditure budget, taking careful measure to report any unexpected costs in good time as and when appropriate.

• To comply with all policies, procedures, legal and regulatory requirements.

• To be willing to travel extensively with short notice.

• To respect the unique contribution of every individual and work positively in an equal opportunity and diverse environment. 

• Any other duties commensurate with the accountabilities of the post. 

Person Specification: 

E – Essential D – Desirable

• Educated to graduate level or equivalent in a development-related subject D

• Relevant experience of working in a similar role within the charity and development sector, including experience of management and leadership. E

• Proven participation in Event assessment, planning, management, monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment skills. E

• Proven experience of funding proposal writing and budget design for events. E

• Experience of working on donor-funded events, grant compliance and management E

• Fluency in English (spoken and written) essential, second language is an asset. E Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as negotiation and administrative abilities E

• Finance management skills within event management D

• Good interpersonal skills with ability to network and establish links and partnerships with all relevant stakeholders E

• Ability to think and plan strategically. E 

• An ability to delegate, follow-up and supervise as well as support. E

• Ability to work well on own initiative. E

• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and adapt to change. E

• Ability to communicate cross-culturally D

• Ability to travel nationally. E

• Commit to withhold the integrity and standards of UKIM, its values, approach and priorities, within all projects. E

REF-213 582

Gaddum is looking for a qualified PWP to join our well-established Talking Therapies team operating in Manchester and expand our offer for clients. You will work alongside a team of dedicated counsellors within a stepped care model to provide initial assessments and a range of NICE approved low intensity interventions for common mental health problems, including one-to-one work and the potential for groupwork.

You will be skilled in delivering low intensity therapy, with the ability to organise and prioritise your own workload, and will have successfully completed an approved IAPT PWP Post Graduate Certificate (or be near to qualification with all elements of the course successfully passed/on track to qualify on time). 

Gaddum offers a supportive environment to a nearly or newly qualified PWP, enabling you to develop in the role, alongside a small, diverse and compassionate team. 

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check. 

Applications for this role close at 9am on Wednesday 29th May with interviews taking place the week commencing 10th June 2024. 

Why work with us?

At Gaddum we are all committed to living our values; in all areas of our work we are supportive, empowering, professional, innovative and diverse.  Our teams are passionate about working together to support and empower individuals and their communities.  You will receive a full induction and training for your role and ongoing support from your colleagues and managers via supervisions, 1:1s and team meetings.

All employees at Gaddum have access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme and an online rewards/savings platform. Our standard holiday entitlement is 25 days per annum plus bank holidays, with additional leave entitlement for your birthday and for wellbeing in the winter.

Everyone has the right to request flexible working from day one because we recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and our standard working week is only 35 hours. 

Gaddum is a Living Wage Employer and we are proud to have the Investors in People Silver Award.  For a full list of our awards and accreditations, please visit our website.

Gaddum also contributes to the cost of your professional body membership registration. 

How to apply

Applications should be made via the attached Application Form and submitted via email.  Full details can be found on our website.

Gaddum is proud to be a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer; if you need any support completing your application or require alternative arrangements, please get in contact.

Gaddum is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual, regardless of background, feels valued and empowered to contribute. We celebrate diversity as a catalyst for innovation and growth and are committed to creating a workplace that thrives on varied perspectives and mutual respect. 

As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, Gaddum undertakes anonymised shortlisting by removing identifiable information from applications forms during the shortlisting process. 

The World Memon Organisation (WMO) is an international umbrella organization of the Memon Community serving humanity through its eight chapters in Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Middle East, Africa, Europe and North America.

The Charity was established as an international representative organization to cater to the needs of the Memon Community globally and to address issues faced by it at the global level. Two International Memon Conventions were held in 2001 and 2002 to chalk out the formation of the World Memon Organisation (WMO).

This opportunity represents a significant moment for our organisation as we seek a visionary leader to help nurture further success in our mission of promoting education, rehabilitation, healthcare, and economic empowerment within our community.

Chief Executive Officer

Circa £80,000 - £90,000

Global opportunity with possible locations including; London-UK, Dubai, Pakistan, South Africa, India, Middle East, Southeast Asia and East Coast-USA. Must have a valid passport to travel to these locations.

Home working with travel to Global Locations
As a candidate for the CEO position, you have the chance to join a global network of individuals dedicated to making a positive impact in the world. We are looking for someone who shares our passion for philanthropy and social change, and who can lead our organisation with integrity, compassion, and innovation.

Strong applicants for the role will have:

• High level of business acumen and stakeholder management experience
• Experience of working with High-Net-Worth individuals and families
• Strong Ambassadorial skills
• A strong understanding or appreciation of the Memon Culture is essential 
• Ability to travel globally, with a valid passport to travel to Pakistan, India, Middle East, South Africa, USA and Southeast Asia amongst other areas is essential
• CEO or Director level experience within a recognized National or Global NGO is advantageous

How to Apply:
If you are passionate about making a difference and possess the skills and experience, we're looking for, we would love to hear from you.  For further information about this brilliant opportunity and to apply please apply using the link to the role on our website provided.

Prospectus and The World Memon Organisation are both committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.

Deadline for applications:  Sunday 9th June, Midnight

Volunteer Development Officer
Reference: APR20246930
Location: Flexible in UK
Salary: £26,379.00 - £28,319.00 Per Annum, Pro Rata
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave (pro rata)

Nature is in Crisis, and here at the RSPB we are working across the UK and overseas to save it.  As the UK's largest nature conservation charity, with a workforce of over 14,000 employees and volunteers, we have an ambitious programme of work to revolutionise our volunteering approach and deepen the impact volunteers have as individuals and collectively.

The Volunteer Development Officer (Assemble) will work within the Volunteering Development Department to deliver the volunteering elements of our new corporate strategy, which has a focus on increasing people powered conservation, focussing on diversity and raising our internal people capabilities.

Assemble is our volunteering management system and this role will be the lead contact, champion and be the system expert from the RSPB business perspective (volunteering) for Assemble – ensuring volunteering and volunteers get the best from Assemble.

The Volunteering Development Department are the subject matter experts for volunteering and will drive the culture change needed to achieve the required change and growth in volunteers and volunteering delivering our ambitious strategy demands.

You can be based anywhere in the UK, and we are very supportive of flexible working. We value and understand the importance of different voices, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds within our workforce and strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community.

What's the role about?

The Volunteering Development Department are the subject matter experts for volunteering and will drive the culture change needed to achieve the required change and growth in volunteers and volunteering delivering our ambitious strategy demands.

As the Volunteer Management System (Assemble) lead, this role will:

• Proactively make changes to Assemble (through the System Administrator) as required to support, improve and develop business operations.
• Document RSPB Business processes linked to Assemble
• Assist in developing and delivering training and other resources such as promotional talks, intranet articles and team presentations, to promote uptake of the system and support users in getting the best from Assemble
• With the System Administrator (in our Digital team) ensure Assemble functionality (existing and new), work as required for users and the RSPB
• Provide excellent Customer Care and support to all Assemble Users resolving issues and challenges within our service level agreement.
• Ensure data and metrics from Assemble are available to meet business need, funding bid requirements and our annual reporting requirements internally and externally Identify and champion opportunities to get even more from Assemble to meet our volunteering strategy and improve and enhance our support for volunteers and the user experience on Assemble.
• This role would have an individual specialism but with the ability to be flexible to cover the priorities required across the department and the UK wide needs.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of volunteering innovation, best practice and sector standards.
• Demonstrable track record of having successfully and effectively developed a range of volunteering roles and schemes across an organisation.
• Experience of providing operational advice and guidance on volunteer involvement to people at all levels and building effective stakeholder relationships.
• Experience of working in a customer-focused environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, successfully influencing, persuading, guiding, listening to, and negotiating with others, constructively challenging thinking where appropriate.
• Strong skills in identifying and analysing problems, issues and areas of improvement, working collaboratively to develop creative strategies and solutions.
• Ability to be proactive, use initiative and work independently.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills; ability to manage and deliver a diverse portfolio of work and to balance the priorities and needs of multiple stakeholders.

Closing date: 23:59, Friday 24th May 2024
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from week commencing 10th June 2024.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

As part of this application process you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

No agencies please.

In addition to your annual base salary of £46,000, we also offer Car Cash Allowance (£425 per month), a competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, and numerous other employee benefits, including several salary sacrifice benefits we are also open to flexible working arrangements. These include: 

Up to (DOE) £51,100 inclusive of allowances. 

• 25 days paid holiday, plus paid Bank Holidays, increasing to 27 days plus Bank Holidays after 3 years
• Home working status with ‘hub’ facilities available if a need to work outside of home – flexibility. Monday to Friday working, no weekend working. 
• Annual £200 personal learning & growth award to spend on any learning related activity – hobbies; aspirations etc. 
• Free access to specialist counselling on a range of issues – health; financial; lifestyle; well-being; domestic & neighbourly matters. 
• Access to a range of employee benefits including – store discounts; boating holiday discounts; holiday purchase scheme. 
• 2 days paid volunteering leave, volunteering for local community project work.

At the Trust we care passionately for our waterways, and as importantly, for those who look after and use them. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce brings with it a diversity of ideas, thinking and ways of working which enhances what we do as a Trust. We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community.

All candidates will be treated on the basis of their merits, skills and abilities and solely by being assessed against the requirements for the job.

When you join the Canal & River Trust you become a member of an engaged team working to preserve our heritage for future generations. Come and share your passion and knowledge with a team that makes a difference to millions of people every day.

We're Hiring! Green Space for Health Programme Director (Maternity Cover)

This is an exciting senior role for an environmentally committed leader to cover maternity leave. We are looking for someone who can take strategic oversight of our Green Space for Health programme and provide effective management of the project and its staff.

• Home-based with monthly travel to Oxford (expenses covered)
•  Full time (37.5 hours per week)
• Salary: £42,230 per annum (plus contributory pension)
• Fixed term for 8 months (with potential to extend to 12 months subject to funding)
• Apply by midnight 19th May 2024, interviews will take place w/c 3rd June

About the role

This is an exciting senior role for an environmentally committed leader to cover maternity leave. We are looking for someone who can take strategic oversight of our Green Space for Health programme and provide effective management of the project and its staff.

Our Green Space for Health programme helps to realise the value of green space for physical and mental health, both at healthcare sites and in the wider community. Our flagship project, the NHS Forest, promotes tree planting and woodland creation at NHS sites, supporting and encouraging sites to plant and maintain trees through offering free trees and advice. We support NHS sites to develop their greenspace for the benefits of patients, health staff and communities, while improving biodiversity and combatting climate change. We do this by encouraging green space enhancements such as meadow areas, vegetable growing, orchards and therapeutic gardens, as well as supporting the delivery of nature-based interventions for health.

The Green Space for Health Director will oversee the development of the NHS Forest and other Green Space for Health projects, delivering the programme strategy. This will include managing the Green Space for Health team, overseeing the delivery of our funded projects including budget management, coordinating reports to funders and trustees, and taking a strategic lead on the development and funding of the Green Space for Health programme in consultation with other stakeholders. See the full roles and responsibilities below.

The Green Space for Health Director will deliver our programme strategy through fulfilling the following responsibilities:

• Provide line management for the Green Space for Health Team’s 5 staff members. This will include one-to-one meetings, appraisals and regular team meetings.
• Oversee the delivery of the Green Space for Health funded projects, including NHS Forest tree planting projects and our Nature Recovery Ranger programme.
• Raise income for, monitor and oversee the programme budget in consultation with CSH’s fundraising and finance team.
• Coordinate reporting on the programme, including liaising with funders and producing reports for funders and for CSH’s board of trustees.
• Oversee the development and delivery of Green Space for Health training course, working with Green Space for Health staff and with administrative and strategic support from CSH’s education team.
• Work with the team to coordinate the NHS Forest Advisory Group.
• Build partnerships that will further the development of the programme and contribute to fundraising in line with the programme objectives.
• Act as a spokesperson for the programme, including making presentations, responding to media requests and participating in relevant national policy fora, including for the purposes of wider policy development.
• Be an active member of CSH’s senior management team, helping to develop CSH as an organisation, including strategy, employment and oversight.

For more information, please see the full job description and person specification attached or visit our website. 

Closing date: 19th May 2024
Interviews: w/c 3rd June 2024

Chief Executive Officer, Remote, 35 hrs Salary £90,097

GFS is a feminist organisation with a mission to empower girls and young women in England and Wales to live their best lives. Girls as young as 6 tell us that they cannot be themselves. This causes problems for them and society. So, we offer an early intervention service for girls living in areas of deprivation to have the greatest impact.

This is an exciting role with an opportunity to lead the charity into the 150th Year of delivery and with a new strategy to address need. It will involve working with the leadership team and all departments but also the board and their support committees, the ambassadors, and presidents as well as the wonderful team of volunteers across England and Wales.

A great deal has been done to prepare the organisation for such an important time and so now there is a real opportunity for this role to lead in being a figurehead for the charity and representing all that is achieved at GFS in national events and discussions, to best represent the girls of today.

Our new strategy is built around pillars of Impact, Brand and Sustainability with an ambition to grow in delivery as well as reputation. GFS is aware that the work done to listen to and amplify girls’ voices is important because they have so much to say about what needs to change and from a very young age. This role will be key to making this happen.

Equity, Diversity and inclusion is of strategic importance to GFS. We encourage applications from ethnically and racially minoritised, disabled and from LGBTQ+ people to build our best staff and volunteer teams and reflect the girls we serve.

This post is subject to a criminal record check with the Disclosure and Barring Service

Download the application pack and complete the application form in WORD and return by the closing date Friday 17th May.  

Remote · Based centrally in the North of England and centrally in the South of England

Closing: 12:00pm, 31st May 2024 BST

As our Training Coordinator you predominantly support the Service Delivery Managers and Support Officer in the effective planning and delivery of wheelchair skills training to meet the strategic objectives. You will work directly with young people and their families, schools, colleagues, partner organisations and professionals, delivering accredited training across the UK.

Whizz Kidz: the facts

Over 75,000 young people aren’t getting the wheelchair or support that fully meets their needs.

Without the ability to be independent young wheelchair users are restricted in their ability to socialise and participate in society.

We’re here to change that.

As the UK’s leading charity for young wheelchair users (9 months -25 years old), we empower young people by providing the wheelchairs, equipment, support and confidence-building experiences they need, and campaigning for a more inclusive society.

And we won’t stop until they are mobile, enabled and included.

Our vision

A society in which every young wheelchair user is mobile, enabled and included.

Our values

We are young people focused, ambitious, collaborative and inclusive.

The person

You will be part of the Young People’s Services Team who provide a range of services and activities for young wheelchair users and their families. You will have a friendly and professional approach to working with families and professionals and be highly organised to manage planning, delivery and relevant paperwork for all wheelchair skills services. To join us you will need: 

 Skills and knowledge

• Understanding and familiarity of good practice and law around child protection, disability discrimination and equal opportunities legislation, health and safety, confidentiality, and data protection.

• The ability to teach and demonstrate wheelchair skills, using a wheelchair.

• Excellent organisational and planning skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.

• Ability to motivate children and young people of all ages.

• The ability to deliver training using coaching/teaching skills.

Experience

• Experience of working directly with disabled children, young people and their families.

• Lived experience of being a wheelchair user and/or experience of delivering wheelchair skills training is preferable.

• Demonstratable experience of delivering training, teaching or coaching.

• Youth work experience.

• Experience of risk management procedures.

Personal qualities

• Alignment with our values – young people focused, ambitious, inclusive and collaborative.

• Passionate about supporting young wheelchair users and creating societal change.

• Ability to get on with and motivate children and young people of all ages.

• Ability to multi-task, work calmly under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.

• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Good level of computer literacy, including databases.

Weekend working, travel, irregular hours and overnight stays will be required. The ability to drive and have access to a car is therefore necessary.

Please note: This post is subject to an Enhanced level DBS Disclosure, which will be sought prior to the confirmation of a job offer.

 A few perks

The wellbeing of our colleagues is of paramount importance to our success as an organisation, and we want to ensure that our benefits package provides something of value for everyone, whether it is our generous holiday entitlement, wellbeing days, Healthcare cash plan, long-service awards. We hope you agree!

• Annual leave

25 days of annual leave per annum plus Bank Holiday (pro-rata for part time colleagues).

• Christmas closure

In addition to annual leave, employees get three days of paid Christmas leave.

• Pension

Automatic enrolment for all colleagues with the option to opt out. Contributions of 5% gross salary made by both Whizz Kidz and employees. We will match higher contributions of up to 6% of gross basic salary.

• Simply health

Automatic enrolment in a fully paid for cash plan that assists you with everyday health costs. This scheme is also available to your families for an extra charge.

• Season ticket loan

An interest free loan of up to £5,000 following the successful completion of the Probationary Period.

For full details and to apply, visit our website via the apply button. 

Closing: 12:00pm, 31st May 2024 BST

Community and Digital Co-ordinator

We are delighted to share this new and exciting opportunity for a Community and Digital Co-ordinator to join a dynamic organisation, in this hybrid working role.

Position: Community and Digital Co-ordinator

Location: Manchester/hybrid (minimum 3 days a week in the office and/or visiting business partners)

Salary: £26,218 per annum

Hours: Full time, 35 hours a week

Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2025

Benefits: Flexible working options, pension scheme, discounted travel to work schemes, employee wellbeing assistance programme including free eye tests, personal and professional growth and development, including coaching and trade union.

Closing Date: 26th May 2024. We reserve the right to close the role early should a suitable candidate be found before this date.

First interview: Tuesday 4th June 2024, in Manchester

About the Role

The organisation are developing a digital hub ‘Our Business' to support and grow co-operatives, mutuals, social and community enterprises, referred as an inclusive business community. As Community and Digital Co-ordinator for ‘Our Business’, you will involve contributing to the delivery of the platform by effectively managing digital content, fostering community engagement, and promotional activities.

Main duties include:

• Deliver the agreed project outcomes of Our Business. 
• Serve as a key point of contact for project partners supporting them to share events, training, and resources on the platform
• Provide support for community engagement initiatives
• Coordinate outreach activities to connect with potential members and stakeholders
• Foster meaningful interactions with the community
• Serve as a point of contact for members seeking assistance
• Assist in analysing EDI data
• Implement and execute social media marketing strategies to raise awareness of the platform and drive user engagement
• Manage and maintain social media accounts
• Develop and implement strategies to grow and engage our online community across various digital platforms, including social media, forums, online groups and at physical events

The organisation is led by unwavering values of solidarity, self-responsibility, equity, and honesty, therefore if you share these core values, we would be delighted to receive your application.

About You

We are looking for someone with experience in community management or related role, for example, connecting peers, developing relationships, and building trust in a community or knowledge network.

You will have:

• A strong understanding of digital marketing tools
• Experience of social media management, combining attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality in content creation
• Business or community engagement experience, with excellent written/verbal communication
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise activities, and meet deadlines
• Highly developed IT skills with the ability to use a variety of computer systems.
• A strong understanding of, and commitment to, equality and diversity principles and practice.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

About the Organisation

As the voice of the UK’s co-operative movement, we empower and support co-operative enterprises with specialised knowledge and expertise, to grow the co-operative economy and create a fairer society. From football clubs and farms to convenience stores and pubs, there are more than 7,000 co-operatives in the UK, each owned and controlled by their members and based on a set of shared principles and values. By promoting shared wealth through member ownership, we are committed to enabling anyone in the UK to form, or join, thriving and sustainable co-ops.

Other roles you may have experience in could include Community, Digital, Community and Digital, Community Connector, Community Engagement, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Community Coordinator, Digital Coordinator, Community and Digital Coordinator, Community Engagement Officer, Community Engagement Coordinator.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader- MARRAC (Multi Agency Risk Reduction Assessment & Coordination) to join a multi agency team at Lancashire House, Accrington working 37.5 hours per week.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it? Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your Birthday
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances & maternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

This role is based at Accrington working in a multi agency team at Lancashire House. As a MARRAC Team Leader you will:

• Ensure the effective delivery of the MARRAC process, hosting daily discussions with dedicated partners to support the initial assessment process
• Ensure consistent service delivery by allocating & monitoring work across the team, prioritising according to risk
• Work alongside the police safeguarding teams to deliver Operation Provide
• Chair MARRAC meetings, facilitating the sharing of sensitive information securely to deliver robust outcomes for victims
• Complete case management audits & produce reports
• Be responsible for safeguarding quality assurance & compliance, providing guidance on safeguarding issues
• Line manage a team including recruitment, training & coaching, performance management

You will need:

• Managment experience for a team delivering front line support
• An IDVA Safelives qualification or equivalent
• An understadning of domestic abuse & it's impact
• Knowledge of risk assessment, safety planning & risk management
• To understand Safeguarding issues & the legal responsibilities surrounding these
• Theoretical, practical & procedural knowledge of civil & criminal justice remedies
• The ability to work with partner agencies
• Good organisational skills & the ability to prioritise effectively
• Strong crisis management skills, able to deal with stressful & difficult situations
• Good communication, negotiation & advisory skills, both written & verbal
• IT skills, able to use Microsoft Office & Case Management systems
• A driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement due to the location & requirement for travel

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We looking forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and driven individual with excellent organisational skills to join our UK-wide Membership Venues Team, who are vital to the success of our Membership Fundraisers and helps the RSPB to raise the funds it needs to reach our ambitious goals to save nature.

Membership Venues Officers
Reference: APR20249075
Location: Flexible in UK - Home-based
Salary: £26,379.00 - £28,319.00 pro rata
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave (pro rata)

3 full time vacancies are available with various hours and various contract lengths. If a particular contract is of interest, please indicate on your application form.

1 x Fixed term/Full-Time (37.5 hours p/w) - Maternity cover (12 months with possible extension)

1 x Fixed term/Full-Time (37.5 hours p/w) - Secondment cover (12 months with possible extension)

1 x Permanent/Full-Time (37.5 hours p/w)

About the role

You will be responsible for planning and organising a calendar of events for our team to attend, from shopping centres to country shows, high streets to our reserves, and everything in between, so that they can inspire members of the public to become members of the RSPB.

Our aim is to inspire external partners about our attendance at their events or venues. We are looking for someone who is a confident relationship builder with excellent telephone and email manners and communication and negotiation skills. You must have impeccable organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and be able to manage several tasks at once, recording all key details on our CRM database system daily to ensure that our team of Membership Fundraisers have everything they need to attend their events and venues.

You will be part of a successful and energetic team covering the whole UK. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the country. This position can be conducted from home, however, occasional travel, including to a local office, reserve or elsewhere in the United Kingdom, will be required.

Benefits:

• 34 days’ annual leave (including BH, which can be worked if desired to get that time back);
• Life Assurance scheme – 5x yearly salary;
• Pension matched up to 7% contribution;
• Confidential assistance programme with a qualified counsellor;
• Sabbatical once every 5 years – up to 4 weeks with an RSPB-approved scheme;
• Annual employee volunteer day – get paid to volunteer with a charity of your choosing;
• Opportunities for career development within various directorates.

What we need from you

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• Strong communication and negotiation skills, including customer service skills.
• Effective planning and decision-making skills.
• Geographical understanding of the United Kingdom.
• Solutions focused approach with the ability to overcome setbacks and last-minute changes to get the best outcome for the RSPB.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Confident in learning about and using new software (eg, CRM database and Fundraising Portal). Training will be provided.

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Understanding of fundraising and what makes a good fundraising venue.
• Knowledge of potential fundraising venues.
• Experience of relationship development, particularly through cold contacting potential clients and suppliers.

Additional Information

The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make these roles permanent without further advertising.

Closing date: 23:59, Sunday, 2nd June 2024
We will interview as and when applications come in and reserve the right to close the advert once sufficient applications have been received.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

As part of this application process, you will be asked to complete a full application form, including evidence of how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.

Please do get in contact should you require any reasonable adjustments at the application/interview stage.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their whole selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people on nature's side and more diverse people. People of colour and disabled people are underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sectors. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

No agencies please.