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Social Media Officer Job Description

Watford & Three Rivers Refugee Partnership (WTRRP)

At Watford & Three Rivers Refugee Partnership, our objective is to provide practical and emotional support, ultimately helping our clients achieve a sustainable position as full members of our society. Many of our clients are destitute, homeless and have no access to assistance from the government. Our mission is to provide access to advice and essential services until statutory services are in place.

Volunteering as a Social Media Officer provides an opportunity for you to help promote the charity to current and potential clients as well as the wider community, which could attract donors and other volunteers. As well as this it will be a way for you to develop your social media and computer skills, gain experience volunteering for a charity and also it will be an interesting addition to your CV!

Full training will be given on starting the role, including safeguarding, as well as regular training sessions and continual support from other volunteers.

Responsibilities:

· Updating the charity’s Facebook, X and Instagram pages regularly (ideally at least weekly).

· Liaising with other volunteers from other services to gather photos and information to post prior to and after events/sessions.

· Attend and take photos of the bigger charity events throughout the year.

· Try to gain more followers and traction through social media.

· Reply to comments, share posts and stories and follow relevant local and national organisations.

Requirements:

· 1-2 ad/hoc hours a week.

· Complete training as required and attend bi-monthly volunteer support meetings.

Skills:

· An ability to communicate and empathise with people from a variety of backgrounds and needs.

· Basic IT and social media skills.

· Can work well as part of a team.

· Enthusiasm to help refugee clients.

Desirable experience: 

· Previous volunteering experience.

· Able to follow new social media trends and algorithms to create as much engagement as possible.

 

If you are interested in becoming a Social Media Officer please apply via Charity Jobs or contact us to discuss further.

 

 

 

 

• Remuneration: This is an unpaid and voluntary role.

• Working arrangements: work-from-home

• Hours: 20 hours per week 

• Application process: Interested candidates should submit their CV and a one-page cover letter detailing their relevant experience and how they would contribute to the shared role. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

About Exam Star Learner 

  Exam Star Learner is an educational charity. We are on a mission to address the lack of access to personalised learning support for underprivileged youth. We aim to deliver personalised and affordable tutorials in Maths, English, Science, and French to underachieving and disadvantaged children and young people. We are dedicated to narrowing the attainment gap, boosting confidence, and raising aspirations of 5-18year-olds. We believe that no child should be left behind in the Southwark community due to financial constraints.  

Education is unfair 

A growing number of parents and guardians are paying for children as young as four to receive additional tuition. Research show that unlike their well-off peers, many children from lower income families are unable to afford the cost of private tuition which averages £25 per hour in London. This exacerbates education inequalities and contributes to widening the attainment gap.

Exam Star Learner Levelling the Playing Field 

Unlike other tuition organisations, Exam Star Learner’s private tuition is genuinely affordable and personalised. Compassion, equality, and independence are among our core values.

We want to inspire our students and help them gain confidence and self-esteem so that they can maximise their potential and achieve greater success in school and in the workplace. We pair children and young people with tutors, and they learn in weekly personalised online tutorials which cater to their specific learning needs. We are currently in partnership with Southwark Council and the DofE.

About the opportunity

We are on the lookout for twelve driven and passionate individuals to join our team as Voluntary Marketing Officers. This shared role is designed to devise and execute an all-encompassing marketing strategy to engage parents and schools via various channels. As a Voluntary Marketing Officer, you'll have the unique opportunity to aid in the provision of top-notch educational support to children and young people aged 5-18.

Responsibilities

1. Marketing Strategy Development (Candidates 1 & 2):

Candidate 1: Marketing Strategy Developer

- Collaborate with the Director to construct a comprehensive marketing strategy targeting parents and schools.

- Carry out in-depth market research to identify target audience demographics.

- Regularly confer with Candidate 2 to discuss and enhance the marketing strategy.

Candidate 2: Marketing Strategy Implementer

- Spearhead the implementation of the marketing strategy developed in collaboration with Candidate 1.

- Gauge the impact of various marketing channels.

- Provide feedback to Candidate 1 for strategy enhancement.

2. Digital Marketing (Candidates 3 & 4):

Candidate 3: Social Media Manager

- Oversee social media platforms and generate engaging content to draw in parents and schools.

- Monitor responses to comments and inquiries on social media platforms.

- Utilise analytics tools to measure the effectiveness of social media campaigns.

Candidate 4: Email Marketing & SEO Specialist

- Design and execute email marketing campaigns aimed at parents and schools.

- Monitor open and click-through rates to measure email campaign effectiveness.

- Optimise the organisation's website and content for search engines.

- Track website traffic and search engine ranking, making adjustments as needed.

3. Content Creation (Candidates 5 & 6):

Candidate 5: Written Content Creator

- Compose compelling content for marketing materials, blog posts, and newsletters.

- Ensure content is in line with the organisation's mission and appeals to the target audience.

- Proofread content for accuracy prior to publication.

Candidate 6: Visual Content Creator

- Design visually appealing graphics, images, and videos for use in marketing campaigns.

- Ensure all visual content is a reflection of the organisation's brand identity.

- Collaborate with the Written Content Creator to ensure consistency between visual and written content.

4. Community Engagement (Candidates 7 & 8):

Candidate 7: Parent and School Engagement Officer

- Actively participate in online forums, groups, and communities relevant to parents and schools.

- Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries and concerns.

- Strive to build a strong community around the organisation's mission and services.

Candidate 8: Influencer Partnership Coordinator

- Identify potential influencers or organisations whose audience aligns with the organisation's target demographic.

- Establish and maintain positive relationships with these influencers or organisations.

- Collaborate with these influencers to promote the organisation's services.

5. Learning Resources Coordinator (Candidates 9 & 10):

Candidate 9: Learning Resources Researcher

- Conduct research and collate high-quality, curriculum-aligned learning resources from reliable sources for exam preparation and homework assistance.

- Regularly review and update these resources based on feedback, changes in the curriculum, and new resources available.

Candidate 10: Learning Resources Website Manager

- Manage the placement of researched learning resources on the organisation's website.

- Ensure the resources are easily accessible, well-organised, and clearly labelled by subject and level.

- Monitor website traffic to these resources and make adjustments as needed based on user behaviour and feedback.

6. French Reading Club Coordinator (Candidates 11 & 12):

Candidate 11: French Reading Club Organiser

- Develop a comprehensive strategy to deliver a French Reading Club on a set date and time on a regular basis.

- Coordinate logistics, such as booking a suitable space and ensuring necessary resources are available.

- Promote the French Reading Club to attract participants.

Candidate 12: French Reading Club Facilitator

- Facilitate engaging and interactive reading sessions that cater to participants of various ages and reading levels.

- Collaborate with other Marketing Officers to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with overall marketing strategies.

- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the French Reading Club and adjust strategies as necessary.

7. Partnership and Outreach Coordinator (Candidates 1-10):

- All Candidates: Collaborate to devise a comprehensive strategy for building partnerships with all Southwark academies and secondary schools.

- Identify key decision-makers within these schools and establish relationships with them.

- Seek opportunities to speak at secondary schools and academies to promote the organisation's tutorials.

- Deliver persuasive presentations to parents about the benefits of booking tutorials for their children through Exam Star Learner.

- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of these partnership initiatives and adjust the strategy as necessary.

Timeline

The strategic planning will commence immediately upon the start of the shared role. The goal is to attract a pool of at least 200 parents to book regular tutorials through the charity’s website within a timeframe of 6 months. However, the timeline may be subject to adjustments.

Work Schedule

This is an unpaid and voluntary role. Each candidate should not work more than 20 hours per week, but there is flexibility to accommodate the needs and schedules of team members.

Person Specification

- Passion for promoting education, reading, and cultural enrichment.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Creativity and proficiency in utilising social media platforms.

- Strong organisational and time management skills.

- Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a shared role.

- Fluency in French is advantageous but not required.

- Previous experience in marketing, digital marketing, content creation, or community engagement is advantageous but not required.

This is an unpaid and voluntary role.

• Working arrangements: work-from-home

• Hours: 20 hours per week 

• Application process: Interested candidates should submit their CV and a one-page cover letter detailing their relevant experience and how they would contribute to the shared role. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

About Exam Star Learner

 Exam Star Learner is an educational charity. We are on a mission to address the lack of access to personalised learning support for underprivileged youth. We aim to deliver personalised and affordable tutorials in Maths, English, Science, and French to underachieving and disadvantaged children and young people. We are dedicated to narrowing the attainment gap, boosting confidence, and raising aspirations of 5-18year-olds. We believe that no child should be left behind in the Southwark community due to financial constraints.

Education is unfair

A growing number of parents and guardians are paying for children as young as four to receive additional tuition. Research show that unlike their well-off peers, many children from lower income families are unable to afford the cost of private tuition which averages £25 per hour in London. This exacerbates education inequalities and contributes to widening the attainment gap.

Exam Star Learner Levelling the Playing Field

Unlike other tuition organisations, Exam Star Learner’s private tuition is genuinely affordable and personalised. Compassion, equality, and independence are among our core values.

We want to inspire our students and help them gain confidence and self-esteem so that they can maximise their potential and achieve greater success in school and in the workplace. We pair children and young people with tutors, and they learn in weekly personalised online tutorials which cater to their specific learning needs. We are currently in partnership with Southwark Council and the DofE.

About the opportunity

We are on the lookout for ten motivated Volunteer Recruitment Officers to join our team. This is an unpaid and voluntary role. In this shared role, each officer  will work closely together to develop and implement a comprehensive plan to recruit volunteer tutors. The goal is to recruit and retain a pool of at least 200 retired teachers who can dedicate 4 hours to one-on-one and small group tutoring in English, Maths, Science, and/or French for children and young people aged 5-18. These tutorials will be conducted both in person (in Southwark schools) and online. The professionals will be responsible for recruiting, training, supporting, and retaining volunteer tutors to help reduce the education gap and raise the aspirations of underprivileged children and young people.

Detailed Tasks:

1. Volunteer Tutor Recruitment Strategy Document (Candidates 1 & 2):

Candidate 1: Strategy Development

· Collaborate with the charity Director to write a robust volunteer tutor recruitment strategy document.

· Discuss and refine the strategy document with Candidate 2.

Candidate 2: Recruitment Process

· Execute the recruitment strategy developed by Candidate 1.

· Manage all stages of the recruitment process for volunteer tutors, including advertising, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.

2. Training and Development (Candidates 3 & 4):

Candidate 3: Training Design

· Design a training programme for volunteer tutors.

· Collaborate with Candidate 4 to align the training programme with the recruitment strategy and volunteer management system.

Candidate 4: Training Delivery & Development

· Deliver the training programme designed by Candidate 3.

· Develop a system to track volunteer progress and collect feedback on the training programme.

3. Volunteer Management (Candidates 5 & 6):

Candidate 5: Volunteer Support

· Establish effective processes for volunteer management.

· Offer guidance and support to volunteer tutors, addressing any questions or issues that arise.

Candidate 6: Coordination & Updating Systems

· Track and record tutorial attendance and ensure that both students and volunteer tutors attend the sessions.

· Liaise with parents/guardians, school teachers and volunteer tutors as and when required to facilitate tutorials (i.e. provide support around rescheduling missed tutorials, tutorial scheduling issues, payment queries, refunds, lateness, re-sharing video conferencing links, sending reminders about tutorial sessions etc)

· Regularly review and update the volunteer management database to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.

4. Retention Strategies, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Marketing (Candidates 7 & 8):

Candidate 7: Retention Strategies & Monitoring

· Write a strategy document to encourage volunteers to remain engaged.

· Monitor the quality of tutorials by gathering feedback success stories from students, parents, and school teachers after each session.

Candidate 8: Evaluation & Marketing

· Establish methods to monitor and assess the effectiveness of the volunteer recruitment and retention strategies.

· Collect feedback and success stories from volunteer tutors to share on social media for marketing purposes.

5. Administrative Support and Tutorial Scheduling (Candidates 9 & 10):

Candidate 9: Administrative Support

·  Liaise with the team and rovide administrative support as and when necessary,  including advertising, screening, interviewing, and onboarding of volunteer tutors, coordinating tutorials and tracking tutorial attendance, record-keeping, scheduling, and documentation etc

Candidate 10: Manage Tutorial scheduling, Update and Manage Tutors and Students Records

· Update and Manage Tutors profiles on our website (ensure all available tutors are accurately listed)

· Update and Manage Students Records to help us monitor number of tutorials delivered.

· Provide information and guidance to parents/guardians and school teachers regarding  booking tutorials

(i.e handle communications and queries regarding scheduling tutorial sessions through our website, provide information and guidance around booking tutorials)

Volunteer Tutor Recruitment Timeline

The recruitment process for volunteer tutors will commence immediately upon the start of the shared role. The goal is to recruit a pool of at least 200 retired teachers within a timeframe of 6 months. However, the timeline may be subject to adjustments based on the availability and suitability of volunteer tutors.

Work Schedule

This is an unpaid and voluntary role. Each candidate should not work more than 20 hours per week, but there is flexibility to accommodate the needs and schedules of team members.

Qualifications

· Relevant experience in volunteer recruitment or a similar role.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to work well as part of a team and independently.

· Experience in training and development is beneficial. Familiarity with the charity sector, particularly in education, is advantageous.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an early career Communications Intern/Officer to be based with an NGO in the heart of Madagascar.

Living in the coastal town of Fort Dauphin in the southeast of Madagascar, this role will support the team managing SEED’s media and communication work. The successful candidate will work with both national and international staff to assist on a wide variety of tasks, from supporting with planning and scheduling content across our range of social media platforms, creating digital media for marketing and social media and day-to-day administration tasks. The role is predominantly office based with some ad-hoc travel to our rural projects. The diversity of activities undertaken will provide a wide-ranging experience for an early career communications and media professional who can effectively and efficiently deal with a comprehensive range of tasks related to the complex world of overseas development work.   
 

Title: Media and Communications Intern - change of title and responsibilities to Media and Communications Officer subject to passing 3-month probationary review.

Location: Fort Dauphin, Anosy Region, Madagascar
Commitment: 12 months extendable
Salary: Voluntary, with stipend contribution to living expenses and £650 contribution to insurance
 

Duties and responsibilities

• Create and write social media, website and newsletter content with staff across all departments in line with SEED’s strategy

• Work with the Senior Media and Communications Officer to develop and edit content, ensuring different platforms are used to best advantage SEED’s positioning 

• Provide timely, day to day monitoring and replying to questions and debates across platforms

• Support the development of individual giving and fundraising campaigns, through all stages

• Work with the Senior Media and Communications Officer and Project Officers to storyboard and develop content as well as engaging and creative social media and awareness-raising campaigns 

• Support the review and evaluation of social media platforms against marketing KPIs 

• Occasional travel to field sites to generate content to be used on social media and other outlets at the direction of Senior Media and Communications Officer 

• Shoot and edit visual high quality content that documents project activities at a national and international level

• Build capacity within the wider team, improving communication between teams internally and with external partners

• Support with the promotion of the organisation through editing blogs and articles

• Work with the IT Officer to maintain and advance the organisation’s website

• Ensure distinctive and consistent brand identity across all communication outputs

• Provide research as directed on industry trends, potential partners and content topics

• Ensure all of SEED’s policies and procedures are evident throughout the work of the department, including those for safeguarding, whistleblowing and anti-corruption, and undertake continual training to ensure these are promoted at all times

• Complete other ad-hoc tasks as required by the Senior Media and Communications Officer, International Operations Manager, or Director of Programmes and Operations to further the aims and work of the organisation. 

Person specification

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of high-quality photo and video content generation and management

• Have experience of creating social media content, marketing or promotional work in line with SEED’s values 

• Willingness to develop visual content using editing skills with software including Canva

• Display exceptional verbal and written communication skills

• Be able to communicate the organisation’s ethos and mission to national and international audiences through photography, videography and copy writing 

• Have passion, curiosity and motivation for the job and the ability to enthuse others 

• Be punctual and be able to work to tight deadlines in an organised manner and to a high standard

• Demonstrate an interest in conservation and community development 

• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to SEED’s ethos, values  and approach and be a good ambassador for the organisation at all times 

• Demonstrate proven ability to recognise and appropriately deal with challenging situations

• Have the ability and desire to build capacity and share skills across cultures and work with teams from different economic and cultural backgrounds and across multiple language barriers

• Demonstrate an awareness of and comfort with increased social and professional responsibility, being culturally sensitive and respectful at all times

• Demonstrate the ability, social skills and confidence to give clear guidance and support to other members of the team in respect of the philosophy and procedures of SEED in order to protect both their safety and the reputation of the NGO

• Be able to work to and advocate for all of SEED’s policies and procedures, safeguarding those that SEED works with and reporting any concerns appropriately

• Have a flexible and patient attitude

• Have excellent problem-solving skills

• Be able to work both independently and as part of a team

• Be capable and comfortable adapting to life in a less developed country with sometimes basic living conditions 

• Be fluent in English to a high standard. Basic working knowledge of French is desirable though not essential

Position Overview 

Based in the coastal town of Fort Dauphin in the southeast of Madagascar, this post will focus on the provision of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) support and advice to multiple projects across our rural livelihoods, schools, (WASH), and conservation programmes. The successful candidate will work within a combined National and International staff team to support MEL processes across the organisation. Predominantly office-based in Fort-Dauphin, the MEL Officer will travel occasionally to visit project sites. This exciting post would suit an early-career (1-2 years) professional wanting more experience in MEL work in an International NGO. 

Location: Fort Dauphin, Anosy Region, Madagascar

Contract duration: 12 months, with the possibility of extension

Probationary period: 3 months

Contract: Voluntary, with contribution to living expenses and £650 contribution to insurance

Reporting to: Senior MEL Officer 

Primary Responsibilities 

Supporting MEL procedures and strategies to ensure progress toward project outcomes on select projects; refinement and development of MEL systems and tools for projects; completion of reports, papers and other documents analysing data and summarising findings and support on project reporting that aligns with international standards and best practice. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

1.Support the operationalisation of MEL plans, procedures and strategies for select projects and organisational initiatives that incorporates stakeholder feedback, adapts to local needs, and supports high-quality implementation in line with ongoing and emerging initiatives

2. Develop, adapt and support the usage of MEL tools, such as knowledge, attitude, and practice surveys and focus group discussion guides, to maximise effective data collection

3.Support the adaptation of technical information/evidence/MEL findings into audience appropriate formats, for internal and external dissemination which informs future programming and project development

4. Coordinate data collection, cleansing, management and analysis of data from a range of sources to determine progress towards results for a range of projects, with support from the Senior MEL Officer

5. Provide tailored advice to the Programmes/Implementation team to support MEL procedures, from the development of MEL tools, to analysis and dissemination of findings to support use

6. Support the implementation of MEL tools, particularly using the Kobo toolkit

7.  Support the Heads of Programmes to formulate future research strategy, ensuring project MEL captures data adhering to international development indicators

8. Support capacity-building for SEED staff and local partners in using key tools, ensuring quality of project data while promoting a sustainable MEL approach across the organisation

9.Support cross-learning between departments, including the collation and quality checking of cross-programmatic MEL data

10.  Ensure all of SEED’s policies and procedures are evident throughout the work of the department, including those for safeguarding, whistleblowing and anti-corruption, and undertake continual training to ensure these are promoted at all times

11.  Other tasks within the broad outline of the role to support the development of MEL capacity across SEED, agreed in partnership with the Senior MEL Officer and Heads of Programmes

Person specification 

● Undergraduate degree in International Development, Research Methods, Statistics, or related field

● 1 year of professional experience in an MEL, research or other development role

● Experience in the design, refinement, development and implementation of MEL frameworks for international development and/or community health sectors, with knowledge of logframes

● Experience in participatory approaches to MEL is desirable

● Clear, demonstrable understanding of research ethics

● Demonstrable experience of coordinating and undertaking data collection and analysis, for both qualitative and qualitative data, including proficiency in Excel. Experience using STATA, SPSS or R is desirable

● Knowledge of data collection platforms, such as Kobo, Open Data Kit, or SurveyCTO

●Strong ability and desire to work independently and within teams from different economic and cultural backgrounds and across multiple language barriers, and to build capacity across cultures

● Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to SEED’s ethos and approach and be a good ambassador for SEED at all times

● Demonstrate the ability, social skills and confidence to give clear guidance and support to other members of the team in respect of the philosophy and procedures of SEED in order to protect both their safety and the reputation of the NGO

● Be able to work to and advocate for all of SEED’s policies and procedures, safeguarding those that SEED works with and reporting any concerns appropriately

● Be punctual and be able to work to tight deadlines in an organised manner and to a high standard. 

● A flexible and patient attitude, with excellent problem-solving skills

● Excellent communication skills, including a sound ability to adapt material for different audiences

● Fluency in English required, knowledge of French and or Malagasy is desirable

Would you like the opportunity to join the Board of a housing association whose purpose is to work with a co-operative ethos to help people & their communities to flourish? 

Co-op Homes (CHS) is a housing association which owns some 300 properties across London and the South East. We're also a managing agent for 30 other community housing organisations and housing co-ops, providing services to over 2,000 residents. Our unique proposition lies in our ability to provide expert housing management services to housing co-operatives and other small, resident-led housing organisations, enabling them to maintain their autonomy.

Board member opportunities

CHS is governed by a Board of Management made up of paid members who meet regularly throughout the year to direct policy and make major decisions on housing matters. The Board is also responsible for ensuring that we are managed efficiently, effectively and in line with the requirements of the law, regulatory bodies, best practice and value for money.

We have an active Board, currently made up of five members, bringing a variety of skills and backgrounds. Our Chair has been in the role since 2021 and we appointed a new Managing Director within the last year.

We are now looking to recruit two new board members. One who can bring strategic finance expertise and another with building asset management experience.

• Strategic finance: As a provider, we offer a unique set of services that have particular challenges. We are looking for an experienced senior finance professional to help us balance the risks and benefits involved in relation to our portfolio and scrutinise our finances strategically for the longer term. 
• Building asset management: We are looking for expertise in property management. This will include repairs and maintenance, health and safety legislation and regulations, strategic asset management and decarbonisation.

We would very much welcome applications from people who combine relevant expertise with lived experience of social housing or experience of living in a housing co-operative, as we know you would bring a unique insight to the role. For the same reason we would also welcome applications from minority groups. 

As a board member at CHS, you’ll have the satisfaction of joining a dynamic organisation passionate about making a lasting difference to lives and communities. We are looking for people who share our vision and values. Previous board experience is not required.

How to apply

Eastside People is supporting Co-op Homes in the recruitment for this role. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter, which should indicate why you are interested in applying for a Board member role and how you meet the role requirements.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can make the application process work for you.

The closing date for applications is Friday, 24 May. Online shortlisting interviews will take place the next couple of weeks. Face-to-face interviews with the recruitment panel at CHS will take place on Thursday, 13 June 2024.

Position Overview 

Based in the coastal town of Fort Dauphin in the southeast of Madagascar, this post will lead on the provision of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) support and advice to multiple projects across the thematic areas of sustainable livelihoods, education infrastructure, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), conservation programmes, with specific focus on Community Health Projects. These will likely include projects on sexual and reproductive health and rights, maternal and child health and emergency food distribution. The successful candidate will work within a combined National and International staff team to refine, develop and lead MEL processes across the organisation. Predominantly office-based in Fort-Dauphin, the MEL Officer will travel occasionally to visit project sites. This exciting post would suit an early-career MEL Officer seeking in-country experience for developing and managing MEL systems. 

Location: Fort Dauphin, Anosy Region, Madagascar

Contract duration: 12 months, with the possibility of extension

Probationary period: 3 months

Contract: Local stipend towards living expenses; £1,000 contribution to flight; £650 contribution to insurance

Primary Responsibilities 

Coordination and oversight of MEL procedures and strategies to ensure progress toward project outcomes on select projects; refinement and development of MEL systems and tools for select community health projects and for projects within the broader organisation; completion of reports, papers and other documents analysing data and summarising findings and support on project reporting; capacity-building for SEED staff and local partners to ensure high-quality MEL that aligns with international standards and best practice. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

1. Lead the design and implementation of rigorous MEL procedures and strategies for select projects and organisational initiatives that incorporates stakeholder feedback, adapt to local needs, and support high-quality implementation in line with ongoing and emerging initiatives. 

2. Develop, adapt and support the usage of MEL tools, such as knowledge, attitude, and practice surveys, and focus group discussion guides to maximise effective data collection. 

3. Support the adaptation of technical information/evidence/MEL findings into audience appropriate formats, for internal and external dissemination which informs future programming and project development. 

4. Oversee data collection, cleansing, management and analysis of data from a range of sources to determine progress towards results for a range of projects. 

5. Coordinate the implementation of MEL tools, particularly using the Kobo toolkit, across the organisation

6. Support the Heads of Programmes to formulate future research strategy, ensuring project MEL captures data adhering to international development indicators. 

7. Identify technical needs and the resources required for successful MEL and make appropriate recommendations given locational and budgetary limitations. 

8. Lead on MEL-related capacity-building for SEED staff and local partners, including providing tailored advice to the Programmes/Implementation team to support MEL procedures, from the development of MEL tools, to analysis and dissemination of findings to support use. 

9. Ensuring quality of project data while promoting a sustainable MEL approach across the organisation, including providing advice and support on strategic direction of MEL at SEED.

10.  Support cross-learning between departments, including leading cross-programmatic MEL processes. 

11.  Ensure all of SEED’s policies and procedures are evident throughout the work of the department, including those for safeguarding, whistleblowing and anti-corruption, and undertake continual training to ensure these are promoted at all times.

12.  Other tasks within the broad outline of the role to support the development of MEL capacity across SEED, agreed in partnership with the Heads of Programmes. 

Person specification 

● Master’s degree in International Development, Research Methods, Statistics, or related field.

● 2-3 years of professional in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning. 

● Experience in the design, refinement, development and implementation of MEL frameworks for international development and/or community health sectors.

● Experience leading Results-Based Management approaches, including logframe development and refinement (essential). Experience with participatory approaches to MEL is desirable.

● Experience leading MEL-related capacity-building and cross-learning initiatives. 

● Clear, demonstrable understanding of research ethics. 

● Demonstrable experience of coordinating and undertaking data collection and analysis, for both qualitative and qualitative data, including proficiency in Excel. Experience using STATA, SPSS or R is desirable. 

● Experience managing, designing and uploading forms on data collection platforms, such as Kobo, Open Data Kit, or SurveyCTO. 

● Strong ability and desire to work independently and within teams from different economic and cultural backgrounds and across multiple language barriers, and to build capacity across cultures.

● Strong ability to provide leadership and mentorship to direct reports, and others within the organisation. 

● Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to SEED’s ethos and approach and be a good ambassador for SEED at all times.

● Demonstrate the ability, social skills and confidence to give clear guidance and support to other members of the team in respect of the philosophy and procedures of SEED in order to protect both their safety and the reputation of the NGO.

● Be able to work to and advocate for all of SEEDs policies and procedures, safeguarding those that SEED works with and reporting any concerns appropriately.

● Be punctual and be able to work to tight deadlines in an organised manner and to a high standard. 

● A flexible and patient attitude, with excellent problem-solving skills. 

● Excellent communication skills, including a sound ability to adapt material for different audiences.

● Fluency in English required, knowledge of French and or Malagasy is desirable. 

In our new Chair, we are looking for someone with leadership experience and board level credentials who can help us strengthen and deepen our reach with stakeholders, communities, and funders. Ideally you will have some professional experience within the third sector or a personal connection with what we do.

However, wherever you are now, you will recognise how significant our organisation is within our community and will share our desire to further strengthen our impact and ensure we continue to be a sustainable provider of services to people with complex needs.

You will be a confident and positive leader and an ambassador on our behalf with the strategic acumen and emotional intelligence to promote our work and vision, and support our Managing Director, and our leadership team

Role Description

Objective

The Chair will hold the Board and Executive Team to account for YSS’s mission and vision, providing inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring that each trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity. The Chair will also support, and, where appropriate, challenge the Managing Director and ensure that the Board functions as a unit and works closely with the entire Executive of the charity to achieve agreed objectives. He or she will act as an ambassador and the public face of YSS in partnership with the Managing Director.

Principal responsibilities

Strategic leadership

• Provide leadership to YSS and its Board, ensuring that the charity has maximum impact for its

service users.

• Support the Managing Director to lead and manage the organisation well, give regular feedback on performance and conduct an annual appraisal.

• Ensure that Trustees fulfil their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of YSS.

• Ensure that the Board operates within its charitable objectives and provides a clear strategic direction for YSS.

• Ensure that the Board is able to regularly review major risks and associated opportunities and satisfy itself that systems are in place to take advantage of opportunities and manage and mitigate the risks.

• Ensure that the Board fulfils its duties to ensure sound financial health of YSS (in combination with the lead finance Trustee), with systems in place to ensure.

Governance

• Ensure that the governance arrangements are working in the most effective way for YSS and that the Board regularly reviews major risks and associated opportunities.

• Develop the knowledge and capability of the Board of Trustees.

• Encourage positive change, where appropriate address and resolve any conflicts within the Board.

• Ensure that the Board of Trustees is regularly refreshed, reflects the wider population and service users of YSS and incorporates the right balance of skills, knowledge and experience needed to govern and lead YSS effectively.

• Work within any agreed policies adopted by YSS.

External Relations

• Act as an ambassador for YSS objectives and mission.

• Act as a spokesperson for YSS when appropriate.

• Represent YSS at external functions, meetings, and events (taking into account time commitments outside of the role).

Relationship with the Managing Director and the wider management team

• To work in partnership and support the Managing Director to ensure that the charity has a clear vision, mission, and strategic direction.

• Support the Managing Director, whilst respecting the boundaries which exist between the two roles, ensuring regular contact in an open and supportive way with opportunity for professional development and external professional support when agreed.

Person Specification

In addition to the qualities required of a Trustee of YSS, the Chair must also meet the following requirements:

Personal Qualities

• Personal gravitas and clear leadership style to lead an ambitious charity and communicate a

sincere commitment to the mission and vision of YSS

• Exhibit strong inter-personal and relationship building abilities and be comfortable in a

leading role

• Strong networking capabilities that can be utilised for the benefit of YSS (particularly in the sectors and services that YSS cover).

• Ability to foster and promote a collaborative team environment.

• Ability to commit time to conduct the role well, including travel and attending events out of office hours.

Experience - all essential

• Experience of operating at a senior strategic leadership level within an organisation

• Successful track record of achievement through their career

• Experience of or appreciation of charity governance (or wider governance) and Civil Society and current issues affecting it, and working with or as part of a Board of Trustees

• Experience of chairing meetings and events and representing organisations externally from public platforms and through effective stakeholder management

Knowledge and Skills - all essential

• Broad knowledge and understanding of the charity sector and current issues affecting it.

• Leadership skills, ability to bring people together.

• A level of financial management and charity finance understanding.

• Good understanding of governance issues (ideally in a charity setting).

Terms of Appointment

Remuneration

The role of Chair is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although reasonable out of

pocket expenses can be claimed.

Location

YSS operates across Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, and Warwickshire. Our offices are in Blackpole, Worcester.

Time commitment

Between 2 and 3 days per month. The YSS Board currently meet 6 times a year and holds 2 Audit & Risk committee meetings and up to 2 strategy planning days per year. The Chair is also expected to have regular meetings with the Managing Director and may, subject to an individual’s time commitments, represent YSS at essential events. All board members are encouraged to attend YSS events, including visits from our charity Patron and are welcome to make occasional visits to projects to see first-hand the work of YSS, the people supported, staff and volunteers.

The charity’s Chair (and board members) will be elected for an initial term of one year, after which they may be eligible for re-appointment for additional three-year terms, for a maximum of 10-year term.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

YSS is committed to equality of opportunity, supports and encourages underrepresented groups,

and values diversity.

Applications

Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Appointment is subject to eligibility in line with The Charity Commission criteria.

About Smart Works 

Smart Works is a dynamic, high profile and fast-growing UK charity that dresses and coaches unemployed women for success at their job interview. We empower each woman by giving her the clothes and the confidence she needs to succeed. After visiting Smart Works, 69% of clients secure a job within a month, gaining financial independence and transforming their lives.

Smart Works Greater Manchester, operating as a licensee of Smart Works Charity, is led by a Board of passionate and dedicated trustees, who are responsible for the governance and strategic direction of the Smart Works service across Greater Manchester.

More information about who we are can be found on our website.

About the opportunity  

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the Smart Works Greater Manchester Board of Trustees.

The Corporate Relationships Trustee will support in developing the corporate supporter base across the city region, with the aim of increasing the funding received from organisations. This will involve supporting the Fundraising and Partnerships Manager to shape the our corporate partner “offer”, engaging with corporate supporters, and building the narrative of our social value proposition.

Securing corporate funding / financial donations as an income stream will enable the Charity to continue delivering the Smart Works service across Greater Manchester, helping women to secure employment and gain financial independence. The corporate partner offering will include securing formal, multi-year Charity Partner status for Smart Works Greater Manchester across the city region and increasing corporate participation in fundraising challenges, such as the annual Cycle for Smart Works challenge and payroll giving.

The time commitment for this voluntary, unpaid role is an average of 0.5 day per month, with more time given at busy periods of the year. There will be a requirement to sit on the Fund-Raising Sub-Committee, with meetings taking place every three months, and to attend Board meetings taking place every quarter.

If you feel you have valuable experience and skills to contribute to the Smart Works mission and would like to use your professional experience for good, the team would love to hear from you.

General Duties of a Smart Works Trustee 

• Work with the Chair of the Board of Trustees to ensure the centre is well-run and governed effectively. 
• Provide support to determine the strategic direction of the Centre. 
• Advocate for the Centre, raising its profile and the awareness of the Smart Works service in the geographic area. 
• Build strong working relationships with the Chair, fellow trustees, staff, volunteers and supporters. 
• Work in a small team and tailor strong interpersonal and communication skills to all levels of seniority.

Personal Specification 

It is our vision that the successful applicant will have a strong network of corporate contacts across Manchester city and the wider city region and be able to leverage their skills to create, develop, and secure corporate partnerships and deliver the desired financial outcomes.

The Corporate Relationship Trustee will be expected to support the Fundraising and Partnerships Manager, and, where necessary, to liaise with the Smart Works Charity Corporate Partnerships team in London to ensure joined-up activities where contacts are national organisations.

As this is a voluntary, unpaid opportunity, it requires a self-starting and proactive approach with the capacity and time to challenge, engage and contribute to the work of the Board in a positive manner.

It is essential that all applicants believe in the mission of Smart Works and align with our core values, share a commitment to fairness and promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion, acting at all times with honesty and integrity.

Smart Works promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, disabled candidates, and candidates with lived experience of unemployment as we would like to increase the representation of these groups at Smart Works.

How to Apply  

Please visit our website or click "Apply Now" to find out more information - we can't wait to hear from you.

About the Role

The Bridge Project is a well-established Bradford based charity with over 35 years’ experience delivering services and projects addressing a range of issues such as substance misuse, risk taking behaviours, relationships, housing, physical/mental health, and employment. We work with individuals, families, partners, and communities to improve people’s lives in a sustainable way, empowering people experiencing multiple barriers to achieve positive change.

We currently employ over 120 staff, 40% of whom are ‘experts by experience’ and have joined us through our volunteering programme.  We are recognised as being innovative and recovery focused, and our services have been highlighted nationally  as examples of best practice in the sector. Our portfolio of services and projects are constantly evolving in response to the changing needs of our service users and our local communities. Currently this includes recovery focussed drug treatment services, housing and resettlement support, access to education, training, and employment (ETE), volunteering programmes, support for people engaged with criminal justice services and befriending/mentoring services for people with significant barriers to recovery and community reengagement.

What will you be doing?

Our Trustees play a pivotal role in governing the Bridge Project.  They are responsible for setting our strategic vision and priorities, ensuring our financial sustainability, and providing guidance and oversight to our operations. Our Board is committed to excellence, and we are looking for new individuals to bring fresh knowledge and experience to join us in this important work.  We’re committed to creating a Board which is representative of the communities we support, bringing together those with a variety of skills and experiences, to help shape what we do and how we work.  We’re particularly keen to hear from candidates from ethnically diverse backgrounds and from woman, however, we would be pleased to hear from you if you feel you can add value to our Board and would like to help us to make a positive contribution.  This is a rewarding role and you do not need to have experience of been a Trustee before, as there will be a comprehensive induction.

As a Trustee, you will have the opportunity to bring commitment, energy and enthusiasm to the role with a passion for doing your best.  You will work alongside other talented Trustees, engage with our staff and stakeholders, and contribute to our collective mission of empowering people experiencing multiple barriers to achieve positive change.

Our Trustees play a vital role in making sure that the Bridge Project achieves its core purpose. They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity. They also ensure that the charity has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision. Just as importantly, they support and challenge the senior leadership team to enable The Bridge Project to grow and thrive, and through this, achieve our mission.

Time Commitment

We ask that you are able to devote time to attend 4 Trustee Board meetings per year, 4 Sub-Committee meetings per year and 1 Planning meeting.  These are a mixture of in-person meetings in Bradford and zoom meetings.  Meetings are currently held in the evening.  Trustees are also encouraged to visit our premises to meet with the staff team and meet the people we support.

What Difference will you make?

You will be joining a friendly, highly engaged, and passionate group of likeminded Trustees who are keen to deepen the impact of the Bridge Project in local communities.  As a Trustee, you will have a real opportunity to offer your unique skill set to help the strategic direction of the charity and directly contribute to these objectives.

You will collectively be responsible for ensuring that the Chief Officer and his team not only grow our services to meet everyone that needs them, but that the service we provide is of the highest quality.  Last year we provided treatment and support to 4,900 individuals.

You will also have an opportunity to expand your knowledge of the voluntary and community sector and give something back to the local community as well as developing new skills.

Deputy Chair of the Board of Trustees - Role Description  

ROLE TITLE:

Deputy Chair of the Board of Trustees

HOURS:

Approximately 1 day per month

COMMITMENT PERIOD:

A 3-year appointment with a 6-month probation period. The role also requires a notice period of 6 months after the completion of the probation period.

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Chair

CLOSING DATE:

8th May 2024

Trustees play a crucial and key role in the strategic direction and steering of Youth Mix, ensuring we are a fantastic youth-led organisation for young people aged 16 to 26 years old. Trustees will also ensure quality, stability and positive outcomes for both young people and our new charity as we continue our journey.

This is an exciting time for the Charity as we roll out our mentoring programme. Following strategic discussions, we are now looking to reinforce and enrich our Trustee Board to provide support and guidance to our Operational Team to enable them to achieve our ambitious 1 year and 3-year plans, whilst also ensuring robust succession plans in place for the Board.

We are particularly enthusiastic about fostering inclusivity within our Board. We actively encourage applications from ethnic minorities, young individuals seeking their inaugural board appointment (especially those aged between 18 & 26), and individuals of all ages with a commitment to empowering young people, including those aged 55 and above.

As Deputy Chair you will work closely with the Chair to facilitate and lead the board while working closely with the CEO, ensuring an effective and smooth-running charity with an active and fully engaged Board of Trustees.

For more information, please see the attached role description. 

Role title: Chair of the Board of Trustees
Location: Flexible (travel to London will be required at least once a quarter)
Salary: N/A (Volunteer role)
Time commitment: 2-3 days per month
Contract: The Chair is appointed for an initial 3-year term with the option of renewal for up to 3 terms. The maximum term for all trustees (including the Chair) is 9 years.

Purpose of the role: 
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to join a growing, impact-focused and ambitious charity supporting refugees to access meaningful employment and build a new life. 

The Chair leads the board, ensuring that it governs Breaking Barriers effectively, in service of our vision and mission. The Chair leads in an inclusive way, supporting the board to work together well, and providing support and challenge to the Chief Executive. The Chair is also an ambassador for the charity. 

The Chair of Breaking Barriers provides visionary leadership and strategic direction, ensuring that the organisation effectively achieves its mission while adhering to its core values. This pivotal role involves governance oversight, board leadership, executive support, and serving as an ambassador for the organisation.

Key responsibilities:

• Strategic leadership and vision: Guide the organisation with a strategic vision, aligning the board and staff's efforts with the mission. Lead the development and review of long-term strategies to ensure responsiveness to community needs and adaptability to the changing environment.
• Governance and oversight: Ensure effective governance, oversee board operations, and ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and functional responsibilities. Monitor financial performance and adherence to non-profit management best practices.
• Resource mobilisation: Support and participate in fundraising strategies, leveraging networks, and engaging with donors and stakeholders to secure necessary resources for the organisation's work.
• Building and leading the board: Ensure the board comprises members with diverse skills and perspectives. Lead recruitment, orientation, and training of board members and facilitate effective meetings and discussions, ensuring productive governance to advance the purpose and values of the organization.
• CEO support and evaluation: Support and maintain a constructive relationship with the CEO, creating a positive and strong working relationship to jointly set and achieve appropriate targets, staying in regular contact and acting as a sounding board to discuss strategic or staffing issues - coaching, supporting and challenging as necessary. Ensuring accountability for organisational performance.
• Ambassadorship: Act as the primary ambassador, representing and promoting the organisation's mission, values, and interests to external stakeholders, enhancing its reputation, and fostering collaboration, fundraising and promotional opportunities.

To view the full job description and person specification, as well as details on our accessible recruitment process, please view the attached recruitment pack.

Other considerations

• As part of our safeguarding commitment to our clients, we carry out pre-employment checks to ensure that successful applicants are suitable to work with adults at risk. These include basic DBS checks, obtaining references and verifying a candidate’s identity and right to work in the UK.
• Breaking Barriers is committed to protecting an adult’s right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect and for their views, wishes and beliefs to be fully considered when deciding action.
• We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.

How to apply

If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. Please apply via Charity Jobs by submitting a cover letter (up to approximately 2 A4 pages), referencing how you believe you best meet the person specification. You are also welcome to include any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process. Please view the attached recruitment pack for further essential information for candidates.

Closing date for applications is 11:59pm on Thursday 2nd May. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We belong to the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative, which advocates and supports organisations to employ more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience of seeking asylum and/or a refugee background. If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network. Please reach out to HR Manager Dani Meier for further details (we are unable to include email addresses in this advert, but you can find contact details on the final page of the attached recruitment pack).

The inspirational peer to peer mental health charity is looking for an experienced Chair of Trustees to help us increase our fundraising and service reach.

We are developing an ambitious ten year startegy to grow our reach, embed service excellence in mental health and have a strong financial base for operations.

If you are passionate about mental health and have experience in governance, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Interviews with the interim Chair and Chief Executive will be on a rolling basis, so please dont delay putting in an application. Please send us your CV and a short covering letter to apply

We are seeking a new trustee to join our Board. This opportunity has arisen at an exciting time in our journey at St Helena. We have recently agreed a new 10-year vision and strategic direction. However, to achieve our vision we need to find a way through a perfect storm of spiraling costs and increased demand, at the same time as income from traditional fundraising methods is diminishing and inflationary pressures are increasing. To help with income we have set up a subsidiary trading arm to manage our growing range of commercial activities. Already the lead organisation for palliative and end of life care in our area, we want to extend our reach and services to also become a key provider of complex frailty and dementia care. We are exploring moving to a new site and taking the opportunity that presents to develop business cases for new ventures that could be co-located with existing services. We operate two very successful B2B lottery partnerships delivering lotteries for other hospices and charities across the country. We have recently launched a new home care service in partnership with a national franchisor. We have a growing retail arm, with an increasing online presence. We also have a well-established and successful fundraising operation. We want to build on this success and diversify even further. You will be joining a welcoming, motivated, and supportive Board of Trustees, and you will find us a friendly and caring organisation to work with. We are keen to hear from you if you would like to be a Trustee. Previous experience in a management or leadership role and of working at Board level would be an advantage. Ideally, we are looking for someone who is motivated by our social purpose, and who will help us develop and implement new ways of delivering care and support that improve