The Instructor role offers a great opportunity for those with instructing experience to join a great team at a well-established outdoor centre in a wonderful location.

You will facilitate a wide range of activities to support the growth, development and education of the children, young people and adults who visit us. Some qualifications are expected, others can be worked towards and will be supported by London Youth.  Activities are delivered on and off site and include canoeing, climbing, high ropes, archery, and problem-solving.

London Youth embraces equality, diversity and inclusion.  We are committed to the ongoing development of an organisation that values and represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills and welcome applications that reflect this.

Full details about this role can be found in the attached Job Pack in Key Documents below

The Community Learning Officer is part of the in-house Learning Team, coordinating a busy and varied programme of activities for the public and local community groups. This programme has grown steadily over the past ten years and plays an essential part in welcoming visitors, local and from further afield.

JOB PURPOSE

This is a fixed term role to cover our Community Learning Officer during her maternity leave.

Working closely with the rest of the Learning team, you will organise and deliver our community activities and public programme to a high standard. You will engage families, adults and community groups with nature, heritage and wellbeing, widening access to local groups and connecting them with Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, St James’s Park and The Green Park.

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide project management of activities and small events, coordinating people, materials and learning resources to ensure delivery is timely, cost-effective and meets our high quality standards.
2. Deliver a mix of online and in-park activities and sessions to families, adults and community groups, adapting your approach, style and content depending on the needs of each group; for example walking tours, online talks for adults and family drop-in days.
3. Design and create online resources, including video, podcasts and PDF, to be shared on The Royal Parks’ website and social media channels.
4. Contribute to planning the community programme annual calendar for 2021-22, led by the Learning Manager, in consultation with the Head of Learning and the wider team.
5. Coordinate work experience for young people and potentially other funded projects.
6. Implement a refreshed approach to adult learning across the central parks, based on a newly established plan for this area.
7. Build and manage relationships with a diverse range of community groups local to the parks, who may face barriers in fully accessing these spaces.
8. Provide activity details to the Marketing team for the timely promotion of events and monitor event bookings, flagging up issues to the Learning Manager and Marketing team.
9. Ensuring activities meet TRP safeguarding policies, and contributing to the organisation’s safeguarding group.
10. Creating and updating risk assessments, and proactively monitoring health and safety across all activities.
11. Monitor participants’ feedback and keep M&E records up to date.
12. Contributing to funding bids, planning and delivery of funded projects when opportunities arise.
13. Work with Learning volunteers when they support delivery of community activities.
14. Be prepared to deliver some evenings and weekends, as per the activity calendar.
15. Get stuck into any other Royal Parks activities as the need arises.

Chief Officer

Carers Careline require a part time Chief Officer to lead and manage a small team based in the Ecumenical Centre in Redditch. Well established, the charity offers various forms of support to unpaid Carers in Redditch.

Role Requirement

The role requires that the Chief Officer: 

• Be a dynamic and strong team leader 
• Have excellent communication skills 
• Be prepared to be in the public eye representing the charity 
• Have excellent networking and presentation skills 
• Have an understanding of the issues affecting unpaid carers 
• Be a successful and experienced fund raiser.
• Have an understanding of working with communities 
• Have financial management experience, be able to read and interpret accounts, set and manage budgets 
• Be competent in using the Microsoft Office software suite.

Key Responsibilities:

• To develop and implement a fundraising program, that will ensure a sustainable revenue stream.
• To provide leadership to the organisation by creating an adaptable and responsive team through their personal development. 
• To manage the IT system development with the aim to improve our level of services.
• To evaluate and manage risk in all areas of operation.
• To develop and ensure that all legal requirements, organisational policies and procedures are adhered to in relation to service users, staff and volunteers.
• To ensure that all evaluation and monitoring processes meet funding criteria. and produce detailed reports for the funders.
• To develop and manage policies and procedures that comply with the Charity Commission, Companies House and Governmental requirements, 
• To ensure compliance with all financial legislation.
• To ensure that staff and volunteers are adequately informed and trained to carry out their duties safely and in compliance with all policy and procedures.
• To set, manage and present operational budgets.

Salary and Holidays

Type of Position: Permanent Part-Time

Number of Hours:25 hours per weeks Monday to Friday to suit the needs of the organisation, including some occasional evening and weekend work

Salary: £19,110 full time equivalent £28,282

Annual Salary: Paid Monthly

Holidays: Equivalent of 5 weeks holiday per year plus public holidays

Accountable to the Trustees, this position is demanding and the person selected will have patience, empathy and find satisfaction in helping others to improve their lives.

I Bike Officer, East Lothian

(Ref: SUS3171)

£24,938 pro rata per annum

18.75 hours per week – Maternity Cover

Base: Musselburgh

About the Role

We now have a fantastic opportunity to join our team supporting the I Bike project in up to 8 schools across East Lothian, giving you the opportunity to use your passion for active travel at work!

Through you, this project will promote active travel (cycling, scooting and walking) for journeys to and from school and during leisure time, supporting staff and volunteer ‘school champions’, harnessing local authority resources and making links between schools, external partners and the bicycle industry.

About You

An excellent communicator, you will have experience of delivering outdoor activities and working with children and young people and partnership working within a community. You will have a passion for being active, ideally using active methods to explore the local area. You will also have a current clean driving licence.

Clearance by the appropriate enhanced Disclosure Scotland check is mandatory for this role.

So, if this sounds like you, apply to join our team in Scotland today and help us get things done, together. 

Interviews

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Thursday 29 April 2021.  Interviews will take place via MS Teams on Thursday 13 May 2021.

Should Sustrans receive an overwhelming number of applications for this vacancy, the decision may be taken to close it earlier than the advertised closing date, so please ensure your application is submitted as soon as possible.

To apply, please complete our online application form. 

Equality, diversity and inclusion

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

We actively encourage applications from people from all parts of the community, particularly where we are under-represented. Currently, this includes people who identify as having a disability, and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups.

If you are passionate about supporting young people to reach their potential, we want you to join our partnership! Bonny Downs Community Association (BDCA) and The Renewal Programme (TRP) have come together in an exciting new youth project and are seeking 3 x experienced Youth Support Workers to provide the young people of Newham with spaces to enjoy, support to achieve their best, and opportunities to make a positive difference in their community.

About us

BDCA is a dynamic community-led charity that has been serving the residents of the London Borough of Newham since 1998. Our motto is, “working together to change lives and transform our community”.  The Renewal Programme has also been working in the borough for 50 years and is passionate about investing in community and supporting people to rise through dignity, inspiration, and empowerment. Together we have a combined track record of over 70 years’ Newham focussed service delivery. including local club youth provision. holiday activities, evening drop-ins, sports activities and youth leadership programmes.

About the roles

These new posts offer an exciting opportunity to play a driving role in launching a new package of services for young people across the economically disadvantaged but beautifully diverse East Ham area of Newham. Each role is between 6-7 hours per week and for an initial fixed term period of 2 years pending further funding. Please see the full job descriptions and person specifications attached and do note an enhanced DBS check will be required.

Our ideal candidates will have youth work experience, a passion for working with young people from diverse backgrounds and a high level of motivation to deliver an excellent programme of activities. You will need to demonstrate that you have a commitment to young people, are a good team player and are enthusiastic and self motivated. You will also have a good understanding of safeguarding policy and procedures.

You will help to plan and deliver sessions in venues across the East Ham community, ensuring project outcomes are effectively delivered. Key shared project outcomes are:

• Provide safe places to enjoy = at least 6 venues will be open for a total of 1759 hours of youth activities each year.
• Increase youth engagement = Each year, at least 495 unique young people will access our regular activities and accredited courses and feel a greater sense of community connection as a result.
• Grow youth leadership = Each year, at least 45 young people will receive intensive year-long support to achieve their best and build their hope and agency to make positive change in their own lives and in their wider community too through accredited youth leadership courses and social action campaigns.
• Deliver inspiring and diverting activities = Each year, the programme will deliver at least 25 co-produced activities including sports, creative arts, wellbeing workshops, free play, tuition support, educational workshops, offsite trips, training and mentoring.

Each role will have however have slightly different areas of responsibility as follows:

Youth Support Workers  (1 EMPLOYED BY RP, 1 EMPLOYED BY BDCA)

These post holders will be specifically responsible for helping to deliver high quality inclusive activities in safe, supervised spaces for two evening youth club sessions per week for 7 hours on either: Thursday & Friday between 6.30-10.00p.m  or Tuesday & Friday between 6.30-10.00p.m

Youth Support Worker 2  (Employed by RP)

This post holder will be specifically responsible for delivering, one outdoor MUGA sports session and one outdoor BMX session for 6 hours per week on the following days and times: Friday pm 6pm-9pm and Saturday AM (Time TBC)

Application process: Please apply by attaching an up to date CV AND covering letter (max 2 pages, applications without cover letters WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED) demonstrating how your skills meet the Job Description and Person Specification and why you are interesting in applying for the role. If your application preference or request is for one specific role over the other two then please state this in your cover letter otherwise we will assume you wish to be considered for all roles within a single application. 

Application deadline:

Please note that the closing date for applications is Wednesday 28th April at 9.00a.m and interviews will be held week commencing 10th May 2021

Equal Opportunities Statement

Both BDCA and RP are committed to recruiting high quality candidates whose skills and experience are most suited to the jobs on offer regardless of sex, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion (or beliefs), marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age or political affiliation.

UK Youth works through networks of youth organisations, young people and cross-sector supporters to galvanise a collective movement in support of our shared vision. The Collective Action Department will be at the forefront of helping to solve the lack of cross-sector understanding of how youth work makes a difference by transforming the way the system brings these leaders and young people together to share, grow expertise and solve key issues collectively.

Reporting to the Head of Network Engagement, this is an exciting new role that will be responsible for developing a new volunteer function that connects volunteers to the goals and needs of the diverse networks that we work with. This role will engage youth organisations and young people across all of our workstreams to create a range of opportunities for volunteers to engage and add value to our work.

We’re looking for someone who can help us think differently about volunteering and help us to unlock a range of opportunities that will benefit youth organisations and young people across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has previous experience in volunteer management and developing innovative partnerships and opportunities. You will ensure that youth organisations, young people and volunteers themselves have a great experience and ensure that volunteers have added benefit to the youth sector.

Who we are

UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and

empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.

UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website.

Why work at UK Youth?

We are a value-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising (even whilst we are all working remotely!) from lunch and learn sessions, staff quizzes to virtual coffee meet ups.

UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer and we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment.

We welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in our organisation including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities. We are also currently underrepresented by men, and so are seeking applications from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identity to bring a wide range of experience, ideas, views and insights to UK Youth.

What we can offer you

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture.

• Flexible/Agile Working
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
• Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
• Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
• 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell our New Forest Outdoor Centre including, camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
• Cyclescheme and Techscheme

How to apply 

Candidates are encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description for this role. Your experience, skills and passion will set you apart so tell us about your achievements, irrespective of whether they are personal or work-related, about your journey to date; how this has shaped you and the things you learnt along the way.

If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please click the link to be taken to our website where you can find more information on the role and how to apply. 

• Closing date for applications will be 9.00am 7th May 2021

Could you help us build on our record of success at Wycombe Museum?

Our Board of Trustees is looking for a new Director to lead on completing and implementing our strategic review and run museum operations.

The post is offered as a permanent contract working four or five days a week by agreement.

A challenging and exciting role, you will ensure that the museum continues to deliver locally and nationally in its role as an inspiring visitor attraction and centre of excellence for local history, especially the history of chairmaking, learning, outreach and community engagement whilst caring for its important collections and involving new audiences through social and digital reach.

You will need to be a strong and inspirational leader and outstanding communicator with vision, drive and experience of building and leading teams and generating income.  You should have the confidence and experience to deal with people at all levels, strategic capability and strong financial and commercial acumen with management skills and sound judgement.

Previous museum or heritage sector experience, while an advantage, is not essential but you should be able to demonstrate essential qualities to understand and manage museum operations.

Closing date: 5pm, Wednesday 28 April 2021

Panel Interviews: w/c 4 May 2021

UK Youth works through networks of youth organisations, young people and cross-sector supporters to galvanise a collective movement in support of our shared vision. Our new Collective Action Department will be at the forefront of helping to solve the lack of cross-sector understanding of how youth work makes a difference by transforming the way the system brings cross-sector leaders and young people together to share, grow expertise and solve key issues collectively.

This is an exciting role that will lead the operational strategy for strengthening our approach to mobilising a cross-sector movement of people to actively work together in accelerating positive outcomes for young people. Our network approach will use digital platforms, be anchored in proven collective action theoretical principles and will ultimately ensure:

• The Youth Sector and outdoor learning (in all its diversity) is strengthened through effective outcomes-focused collaboration, shared learning, challenge and the sharing and embedding of solutions
• Young people have the skills, confidence and opportunities to unlock agency and lead through our work to build to the #iwill Movement
• The broader understanding of youth work is increased due to stronger connections between policy makers and cross-sector bodies working on behalf of young people
• UK Youth maintains a UK wide approach to our collective action approaches. Working in meaningful and effective ways to bring cross nations youth organisations together

Comfortable with using a ‘test and learn’ approach, with a passion for systems change and driving systems change, this role will be responsible for growing and developing the UK Youth Movement and creating innovative mechanisms to understand the needs of the youth sector and young people, working with others to turn them into action. The role will lead and develop a clear strategy for ensuring young people’s voices are at the heart of the network.

Who we are

UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.

UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website.

Why work at UK Youth?

We are a value-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising (even whilst we are all working remotely!) from lunch and learn sessions, staff quizzes to virtual coffee meet ups.

UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer and we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment.

We welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in our organisation including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities. We are also currently underrepresented by men, and so are seeking applications from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identity to bring a wide range of experience, ideas, views and insights to UK Youth.

What we can offer you

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture.

• Flexible/Agile Working
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
• Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
• Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
• 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell our New Forest Outdoor Centre including, camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
• Cyclescheme and Techscheme

How to apply

Candidates are encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description for this role. Your experience, skills and passion will set you apart so tell us about your achievements, irrespective of whether they are personal or work-related, about your journey to date; how this has shaped you and the things you learnt along the way.

If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please click the link to be taken to our website where you can find more information on the role and how to apply. 

• Closing date for applications will be 12pm, 4th May 2021