Project Manager - Hungry Little Minds (6 Month FTC)
London, SW8 (with travel across England)

About Us

The National Literacy Trust is a national charity dedicated to raising literacy levels in the UK. One person in six in the UK has poor literacy skills that impact on every area of their life. A child without good reading, writing and communication skills can’t succeed at school, and as an adult they could be locked out of the job market. Poverty doubles the likelihood that, by the age of five, a child’s literacy skills will be below average.

We run projects in the poorest communities, campaign to make literacy a priority for politicians and parents, and support schools. Our mission is to give young people the literacy skills they need to get a job and lead a successful life.

We have now partnered with the Department for Education to develop a behavioural change approach to early language and literacy skills. The Hungry Little Minds campaign encourages parents and carers to adopt positive activities which boost communication, language and literacy development.

We’re looking for a Project Manager to oversee the Hungry Little Minds campaign as it is established in six areas of the country for a six month, fixed term contract.

Your Rewards

- Salary of £32,000 per year pro rata
- Benefits package

This contract role is the perfect opportunity for a proven project manager with budget, stakeholder/partnership and volunteer management experience to further their career whilst impacting the lives of young readers across England.

Playing a vital role in the delivery of this key project, you will pave the way for future projects and initiatives that work to the same model.

What’s more, you’ll discover a passionate, dedicated team who are committed to improving literacy and impacting lives and outcomes.

So, if this sounds like the kind of project where you could thrive, this is the role for you.

Your Role

As a Project Manager, you will be tasked with boosting the Hungry Little Minds campaign and building evidence for further future investment for this type of approach.

Taking charge of the community project model in six areas across England, you will build strong relationships with stakeholders, recruit and train volunteers and manage events.

Working as part of a small, London based team, you will undertake regular travel to the areas involved in the project; Scarborough/North Yorkshire coast, Middlesbrough, Newcastle, The Wirral, Cornwall and Croydon.

Additionally, you will support local leaders and co-ordinators in each area and ensure we are meeting our key project milestones and targets.

About You

To be considered as a Project Manager, you will need:

- Excellent project management skills
- Budget management experience
- Stakeholder and/or partnership management experience
- Experience of recruiting and supporting volunteers
- Event planning and delivery experience
- A track record of delivering training

Experience of handling sensitive or confidential information would be beneficial to your application. Experience of community mobilisation would also be an advantage, as would contract management experience. Experience of working with families of young children would be equally desirable.

Other organisations may call this role Programme Manager, Project Delivery Manager, Education Project Manager, Education Programme Manager, Programme Leader or Project Team Leader.

The closing date for this role is the 28th October 2019.

The National Literacy Trust is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and aims to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, ethnicity or religion.

So, if you are ready to take on a new challenge as a Project Manager with the National Literacy Trust, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

The Mayor’s Fund for London is an independent charity, championing social mobility for young Londoners from low-income backgrounds.

We believe that all young people, regardless of their starting point in life, should be able to thrive in their community, forge fulfilling careers and are able to take advantage of the outstanding opportunities that London has to offer. Our work raises awareness of the barriers facing young Londoners, promotes the activities which best increases their opportunities and brings together the partnerships to make a measurable impact on young Londoners’ lives.

In 2018, we supported over 35,000 young Londoners aged 4-24 across all 33 boroughs working in partnership with 427 schools, 110 community organisations and 94 employers, charities, social enterprises, and local authorities.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is our patron.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The purpose of the job role is to manage the in school delivery of our and the Mayor’s Fund employability programme Access Aspiration.

Access Aspiration is a careers guidance and employability support programme providing careers support and guidance for 16 –24 year old young Londoners who are making key decisions about their future careers.

In partnership with London’s business community, we aim to create more visibility of employment pathways by working with businesses to provide aspirational work placements, employer insights and meaningful employer encounters in schools.

Core activities will involve designing, organising and facilitating the delivery of school-based interventions. The role also involves managing a network of volunteers, regularly sourcing new volunteers and developing employer supported volunteering relationships with businesses.

How to apply

Please apply online sending in a covering letter and your CV.  The Mayor's Fund for London is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone. The Equal Opportunities form is voluntary but the information we collect here is very useful to us as it helps us to make sure that we are an inclusive employer and to find out if our workforce is diverse.

Unfortunately due to the large volumes of interest the charity receives, we are not able to respond to all applicants who are unsuccessful at the application stage.

Charity People are thrilled to be working with a wonderful Education Charity, searching for an enthusiastic Project Manager to join their team.

Project Manager
Youth / Education Charity
£35K pro rata
FTC ending 30 March 2020
London
Immediate start essential
35 hours per week

This organisation is dedicated to helping disadvantaged children across the country acquire the skills they need to succeed. It is a leading national authority in its field, working with communities to address underlying issues, spread awareness and deliver programmes and campaigns.

As Project Manager you will be responsible for managing campaign delivery in 6 communities across England, with a particular focus on supporting the local leaders/coordinators in each area and ensuring the Charity meets its key milestones and targets. You will work collaboratively with the local areas to agree on project milestones, develop and deliver training to support the local areas and create a forum for communication between the local areas. You will work as part of a small team based in London, but with regular travel to the areas involved - Scarborough/North Yorkshire coast, Middlesbrough, Newcastle, The Wirral, Cornwall and Croydon.

We are looking for applicants with project management experience, knowledge of budget management and knowledge of recruiting volunteers, planning events and delivering trainings. You will be a confident and enthusiastic professional, committed to your work and comfortable working as a part of a team, based across multiple locations.

If you would like to apply, please send your CV to [email protected] ASAP.

Civitas Recruitment are proud to be working with a dynamic charity focused on the issue of social exclusion of the elderly community within the UK. The charity is experiencing a period of positive change and at present formulating its strategy for growth and effectiveness of its services. An opportunity exists for an experienced project manager to join the team to assist in the research, creation and maintenance of volunteer and user groups so crucially needed for the success of the charity. The role will be home based in Wales. The role will also involve partnership work, communications and marketing- so a truly broad and multifaceted role. This is an initial FTC till June 2021 but can be extended.

Who we are looking for?

Ideal candidates will have previous experience of sourcing and creating volunteer groups. You will be naturally energetic, creative and well organised in your approach to work. Previous experience of developing target groups and volunteer acquisition strategies will be beneficial. Add to this you will have great communication skills being able to work with a diverse group of people including volunteers, service users and external groups. This is a home-based role with travel in Wales and as such you will need to have access to a car and be a self-starter who can manage their own workload and targets. There is also a requirement for you also be a welsh speaker. Please apply directly or enquire with Syed at Civitas Recruitment.

I am currently looking for a Project Manager for an innovative new project. Two of the UK's leading support services are joining forces. The project is driven by acts of intervention and early engagement to help those harmed by gambling.

Key Responsibilities
Manage the project to achieve its purpose and objectives.
Ensure that all policies and procedures are adhered to
Conduct regular meetings with the staff and service users about service effectiveness and maximise client involvement in service design and development.
Liaise with external support networks, such as universities and research organisations.
Provide HR support and on-going staff line management.
Develop operational and strategic relationship with external partners and stakeholders
Represent the organisation at events, seminars and other meetings

Skills and Experience
Knowledge of mental health or drug, alcohol or gambling support services.
Desirable to have experience in a similar role; managing teams of staff and volunteers.
Experience of helping people to acquire life-skills including budgeting, healthy life choices, employment/education advice.
Experience of working with vulnerable cohorts within groups; mental health, substance use, criminal justice, domestic abuse/safeguarding, homelessness/housing.
Experiences of supporting clients through recovery programmes.
Experience of service design and/or working in a co-productive process.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Understanding of safeguarding and suicide prevention principles.
Strong understanding of IT applications.

If you would have the above skills and experience and are immediately available please apply online or contact Sekai today!

RAF Projects Manager

Circa £43,000 - £45,000 pa salary and benefits

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is the RAF’s leading welfare charity. The Welfare Directorate is responsible for understanding and meeting the social welfare needs of those in the RAF Family, from those currently serving in the RAF and their families through to veterans of all ages. This is achieved through the delivery of a wide range of services, initiatives and programmes which last year helped over 53,000 individuals.

We are seeking an individual who is experienced in managing projects and people, with knowledge and experience of the serving RAF community. Working for the Head of Strategy & Programmes, the post holder will be responsible for managing and implementing a range of welfare projects and initiatives within the RAF, including a network of staff and initiatives to enhance social engagement and mental wellbeing on stations. The successful candidate will have recent experience working within or with the RAF, with knowledge of community and social issues, as well as strong people management and IT skills. The role requires regular travel across the UK to RAF Stations, with an office base in London.

A detailed job profile is available on the Fund’s website. To apply, please send your CV together with a covering letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for this role and how you meet the person specification to Pete Thompson, HR Manager, RAF Benevolent Fund, 67 Portland Place, London W1B 1AR or email.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 18th November 2019.

Please note interviews will take place on Monday 25th November 2019.

Please note that due to the high number of applications expected, only candidates shortlisted for interview will be notified.

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009) which encourages applications from all sections of the community

MAIN SUMMARY OF ROLE:

Responsibility for managing and implementing a range of social welfare projects and initiatives within the RAF.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Coordinate and manage the delivery of projects, grants programmes and the implementation of services across the RAF, including the production of project plans, policies, post-project evaluation reports and implementing measuring outcomes systems to gauge effectiveness over time.
2. Line manage RAF projects staff, setting objectives, allocating projects and grants work and overseeing the delivery of these.
3. Manage the Social Engagement Worker scheme within the RAF community, line managing a team of Social Engagement Workers based remotely across the UK, setting objectives and overseeing the achievement and reporting of these.
4. Research the feasibility of projects and initiatives, both small and large, and produce written evidence and options papers for consideration by senior management.
5. Compile and provide statistics and reports across the Welfare & Policy directorate as required.
6. Work closely with the Fund’s fundraisers in submitting applications for external funding for projects. 
7. Represent the organisation at meetings and events with the RAF and external organisations as required.
8. Carry out any other duties within the scope of the job as requested by Director of Welfare & Policy or Head of Strategy & Programmes.

DEVELOPMENTAL OBJECTIVES:

1. Progressive professional development through identified training opportunities and programmes.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

Essential

A minimum of three A-levels grades A – C, or equivalent

Desirable

Degree or RAF equivalent

Knowledge / Experience

Essential

Significant experience in successfully implementing and managing the delivery of multiple projects or services

Knowledge and experience of working within the RAF

Experience of managing people and allocating work

Knowledge of social welfare issues

Experience of managing contracts

Excellent IT knowledge

Desirable

Experience of working within the charity sector

Experience of working with social welfare issues and associated organisations

Experience of working within a case management system

Experience of budget management

Experience of the CARE system

Experience in developing and managing grants programmes

Competencies

Essential

Leading and Supervising – providing others with clear direction, motivating and empowering, and setting appropriate standards of behaviour

Relating and Networking  - establishing good relationships with colleagues, beneficiaries and external contacts, relating well to people at all levels

Planning and Organising – managing time effectively, meeting deadlines and prioritising workload

Presenting and Communicating Information – speaking clearly and fluently, expressing key points, projecting credibility and undertaking presentations with skill and confidence

Writing and Reporting – writing clearly and succinctly, in a well-structured and logical way

Deciding and Initiating Action – taking initiative, working under own direction and taking responsibility where appropriate

Desirable

Working With People – working well as part of a team and supporting others

Learning and Researching – gathering comprehensive information, demonstrating understanding and managing knowledge

Analysing – analysing data and information, making rational judgements and analyses

Adapting and Responding to Change – demonstrating flexibility in adapting to changing circumstances, accepting new ideas

Adhering to Principles and Values – upholding ethics/values, demonstrating integrity and promoting and defending equal opportunities.

Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives – accepting and tackling goals with enthusiasm and demonstrating a strong work ethic

Contract: Permanent, Part Time (3 or 4 days a week)

Coram is the UK’s first-ever children’s charity, founded by Thomas Coram in 1739 in London which today help’s children to feel safe and loved, and to access the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.We help some of the most vulnerable children to have better chances in life.

About the role

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager based in Thurrock. The Project Manager will build and manage a comprehensive, integrated and effective menu of support services for families with a particular emphasis on parenting support, which will both complement and strengthen the existing Thurrock provision.

You will be confident and articulate with the ability to establish strategic relationships with commissioners and local partners to benefit hard to reach families. A key focus of the role will be ensuring the service provides added value throughout the lifetime of the project.

To be successful, you will have a minimum qualification of DipSW, CQSW or equivalent social work qualification, with experience of setting up and establishing new services within a social care environment. The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

To apply for this role, please click on the apply button to complete the application.

For more information about the main duties and responsibilities of this role please refer to the job description and person specification.

Closing Date: 9am, Monday 21st October 2019

Interviews: Thursday 7th November 2019

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and will require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No. 312278.

Introduction

Christian Aid is a faith-based organisation, set up by British and Irish churches in the aftermath of the Second World War so that they “could respond to Christ's command to care for all in need”. Our commitment is to eradicate extreme poverty, dismantle its root causes and enable the voice and agency of the poor and marginalised to be fully realised.

This is a pivotal moment to join Christian Aid at a challenging time in the world where suffering and increasing inequality have become the norm. We have a new global strategy “Standing Together” which is built around our analytical framework: poverty, power and prophetic voice underpinned by operational excellence in all we do. When people come together with shared energy and inspiration, as they do at Christian Aid, they can accomplish amazing things. If you share our mission and vision and would like to join us, then please get in touch. Thank you for your interest in Christian Aid.

About Christian Aid

We believe that the world can and must be transformed so that everyone can experience life in all its fullness, free from poverty and injustice.

For over 70 years, Christian Aid has successfully provided support to meet the social, economic and humanitarian needs of the most vulnerable and marginalised. We have always understood that we must work in partnership and stand together with local actors to provide practical, long-term support. We believe this is the way to achieve sustainable development and help affected communities to be free from want and fear.

We work in 37 countries, with around 500 local, national and international partners. Our involvement in 150 humanitarian projects in 26 countries enabled us to reach over one million people in 2017/18. We spent over £95 million on our charitable activities in the same time period.

Our mission in today's world: Our analysis of the world points clearly to a global economic system that is hardwired to increase inequality and injustice. A rise in social and political intolerance is increasing gender inequality and reducing people's agency—their power over their own lives. Climate change chaos and ongoing conflicts cause further vulnerabilities.

There is an intergovernmental global consensus to 'leave noone behind'. But without a major change in practice, political will and resource commitment, at least 800 million people will still be living in extreme poverty by 2030, half of them in low-income and fragile countries.

We remain convinced that poverty is political. It is not an accident. It is caused by human structures and systems. We understand that to achieve lasting solutions, we must address three factors together: poverty, power, and people's ability to speak against and remove injustices. We are therefore committed to eradicating extreme poverty, dismantling its root causes across the world, and enabling the voice and agency of the poor and marginalised to be fully realised. Together with our incredible network of supporters, we will respond with unwavering boldness and courage.

About the role: The Transition Executive role is designed to provide excellent support to the FSE Director and Senior Management Team, as well as co-ordinate and support a critical change process for the department.

This role will build important partnerships, communicating with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Be expected to steward our resources, ensuring best value for money and efficiency. And be responsible for delivering results, as well as striving for continual improvement in our processes.

This is the perfect opportunity for someone looking to make a difference during an exciting time of change within Christian Aid and play a key role in the smooth and efficient management of a busy and forward-looking department.

About you: You are an excellent communicator with outstanding organisational, planning and time-management skills, able to handle a wide and varied workload. Your experience in delivering similar busy and varied roles, ideally in the Charity/Not for Profit sector, stands you in good stead for this position. You are comfortable taking the initiative and being proactive in identifying and delivering support needs. You relish solving problems and designing new solutions. You have a very high level of accuracy and attention to detail, able to consider different aspects and impacts of decisions made. You are focussed on meeting deadlines, whilst being able to manage expectations of colleagues. Your ability to engage and build excellent relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders will be key to your success. You will enjoy taking a flexible approach to your work and be comfortable operating in a busy and dynamic environment.

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce.

We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Competency questions

As part of your application you will be asked to demonstrate your suitability by giving answers to the following questions:

Tell us about a time you have had to organise/co-ordinate a complex process or project, and successfully delivered outputs on time

Give us an example of a time you have delivered support/administrative tasks to an agreed high standard

Tell us about a time you have had to work on your own initiative and how you ensured you completed required tasks without close supervision

Fairtrade Foundation are recruiting for a Data Project Manager on a 1 year Maternity Cover contract to lead on the delivery of a high priority, strategic project that will enable us to understand, assimilate and communicate the impact of Fairtrade. The role will be pivotal in ensuring that we are not only aligning and strategically communicating our impact externally, but also that we are ‘set up’ to enable this.

The ideal candidate will have an understanding of complex data sets, data security, and data quality, acting as a subject matter expert as the Foundation works towards a robust data governance framework. This role will also bring general project management expertise to ensure there are outputs of our efforts available for teams to share with their stakeholders.

Fairtrade is a movement for change that works directly with businesses, consumers and campaigners to make trade deliver for farmers and workers.

Fairtrade is a global movement with a strong and active presence in the UK, represented by the Fairtrade Foundation.

The international Fairtrade system (of which the Fairtrade Foundation is a member) works on behalf of farmers and workers to drive sustainable livelihoods, empower producers and workers, and make trade fair.

The Fairtrade Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community

Digital Project Manager

Fixed term contract (9-12 months)

35 hours per week

£39,590 per annum / pro rata (including London weighting)

Location - Whitecross Studios, Banner Street, London

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 130 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.

This role sits in the Digital Impact team, part of the wider Marketing and Communications team which is within our External Affairs directorate. We're looking for a passionate, digital advocate to join our team and play a key role in planning and delivering our exciting and ambitious website redevelopment project.

An excellent project manager, with a proven track record, you'll have significant responsibility and plenty of opportunity to input your ideas. In this pivotal role you will determine the direction of this significant digital project by aligning audience needs with business and technological requirements. We will look to you to take the lead for planning and developing high profile and quality digital activity, and to work with internal and external stakeholders to agree, communicate and deliver the project.

In order to be successful in this role, you must have:

-an understanding of digital audiences, with skills and knowledge to create intuitive user experience and easy ways for them to get involved with our work

-an evidence and results-driven approach, with an ability to analyse data to ensure projects are delivered to budget and targets achieved

-assertiveness, creativity, collaborative working and self-motivation as key skills in your armoury to ensure our digital offering is of the highest quality, and to deliver the best results possible.

-a strong methodology for managing projects effectively and for solving problems quickly as they arise eg Agile, Waterfall, PRINCE2.

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to Safer Recruitment and as such a range of pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with recommendations made by the Bichard Enquiry, and current best practice. Therefore, candidates applying for work in our CYP Directorate are required to download, complete, and reattach the “Employment history_template” document. The fully completed document should be loaded by the candidate at the point of uploading your CV.

The closing date for applications is midnight on 22nd of October.

Interviews will be held on the week commencing 28th of October.

About the role

We are looking for an individual who has great project management and project delivery skills and experience in business and IT controls and stakeholder engagement. You will have a good understanding and experience of Agile and Waterfall project delivery methodology and will be comfortable and able to adapt these techniques to succeed and deliver.

My client is a multi-faceted membership body in the heart of London.

About you

You will be a Senior Project Manager with experience of, or training as a Scrum Master.

Key tasks include:

i. Run sprint planning sessions

ii. Conduce Daily stand ups

iii. Retrospective analysis

iv. Sprint show & tell

v. Backlog management

• Coordinate work packages among data analysts and developers
• Assure that information is communicated to business owners on timely manners
• Requirements captured and stored in the Jira backlog
• Develop and maintain project roadmap and project plan, aligned with the sprints
• Setup project board or use sprint planning meetings to keep stakeholders updated with the progress, issues, risks and constraints
• Supplier relationship and management
• My client offers excellent benefits including;
• 30 days annual leave
• Attractive pension scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Perkbox
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Subsidised on-site restaurant
• Season ticket loan
• Agile and flexible working 

@SembleUK

Application Method: CV and Covering Letter, both no more than 2 pages please. Any applications not adhering to this request will need to be disregarded.

Due to the high number of applications that we receive we are sadly unable to get back to everyone. If you haven’t heard from us by Friday 29th November 2019, it means that you haven’t been successful this time.

Semble is looking for an experienced accounts / campaigns manager to lead on the delivery of high profile, purpose led projects and campaigns. 

● Do you have three or more years of clearly demonstrable experience delivering high profile projects or campaigns in a busy start-up environment

● Are you self-motivated, resilient, and with an (almost) endless engine of energy?

● Do you have a track record of working with existing clients and partners to develop new opportunities?

● Do you believe in the power of communities and organisations coming together and taking positive action to change the world?

If that’s four big ticks from you then you should definitely read on! If it isn't, please, please, please don't apply for this particular role. These are essential requirements, and we'd hate you to waste your time.

1. What is the purpose of this role?

Ultimately you will be responsible for delivering some of the high-profile campaigns and projects in Semble’s growing portfolio.

A close second to that will be a natural flair and passion for ensuring that Semble is constantly striving to be the best that it can possibly be.

Thirdly, you will also need to be comfortable with spotting new opportunities and developing those, with the support of the new business team.

2. What are the key responsibilities for this role?

• To ensure campaigns and projects are delivered to time and to budget
• To ensure contracts and finances are well managed
• To report and evaluate impact of the campaigns
• To ensure data is managed securely
• To constantly strive to improve systems and processes
• To ensure all partners are supported and kept up to date with the campaign as a whole 
• Managing members of the delivery team

3. What are the minimum skills, knowledge and experience needed for this role?

• At least 3 years’ experience of end-to-end management of large purpose-led or change programmes, projects or campaigns
• Experience of managing a diverse team, preferably including remote management
• Experience of successfully developing relationships with external and internal clients and stakeholders at all levels
• A clear and demonstrable understanding of what the challenges are when working for a small business or start-up
• Experience of developing complex project plans and comfortable managing budgets and performance in a target driven environment
• Experience of working within a tightly knit team, but needing to be largely self-motivated
• Experience of developing and improving processes, tools and systems
• Experience of using data for analysing and reporting on performance of a large campaign
• Skilled at thinking creatively to develop new approaches and materials to further engage external stakeholders
• Ability to manage own workload effectively 
• Ability to manage a team and build effective processes
• Ability to use initiative and draw on experience in dealing with day-to-day tasks, risks and challenges

Desirable skills, knowledge and experiences

• Experience of data protection and GDPR
• Experience within, or working with, the community sector
• Knowledge or experience of marketing and communications theory and practise, particularly for digital.
• Experience of fundraising or proposal writing
• Experience of Theory of Change journey

4. About Semble and Our Community
Semble is the UK’s most active network of community projects with an online platform that currently hosts over 3,500 environmental and social projects. We connect community projects with local people and companies who want to help them to achieve their goals and join their story.

Our vision is: Bring people together to make a change

For the past six years, Semble has been growing its platform for community projects nationally and developing an impressive client base. We’re building the team, developing our brand and platform, and are now looking for someone to help us super-charge our community!

We run projects such as #Made Local, #GreenerwithGreggs (an environmental fund for Greggs), #GivexCollaborate (a team-based volunteering campaign for Dentsu Aegis Network), #YourPintCan (a neighbourhood investment fund for Carling), and Outdoor Classroom Day (a global day to get over 20m children outdoors to learn & play at school, in partnership with Unilever and a network of NGOs). Last year we ran the Offline Festival for community businesses.

5. Benefits & Further Details
In this role, you will be working closely with the Head of Campaigns and the campaigns team. You will have significant opportunities for personal development and play an important role in developing and nurturing our community.

We have a lot of fun, with drinks evenings, picnics & team away days. Community volunteering is actively encouraged with each team member having 2 days per year to volunteer, and at least 2 days to visit community projects to find out more about how Semble can help them, and to collect stories and content for social media and the Semble platform.

Other benefits include:
• £35,000 – £45,000 depending on experience
• Central London location, with option of working remotely for part of the time
• 25 days holiday allowance p.a.• 25 days holiday allowance p.a.
• Pension contribution
• Clear training opportunities and career path progression
• Discretionary bonus scheme, related to business performance
• Shared gym membership

No Recruitment Agencies please, you do a great job but we’ve got this one covered.

A critical role in a small and very influential organisation working on food policy and advising on the National Food Strategy. As part of that work we are overseeing the Youth Engagement work across England and this role will involve travelling around the country speaking to young people and gathering their opinions on the future of the food system. At the end we will be required to produce a report which will be submitted as part of the evidence feeding into the National Food Strategy. This is a new position which requires a skilled and committed self-starting project manager with a track record of success. A passion for or interest in food policy is a bonus but experience working with young people is essential.

For further details please see the job description. 

How to apply: Please send your CV and a covering letter detailing your suitability for the role with examples of how you meet the above criteria by 5pm on October 27th 2019. Interviews will take place on November 4th 2019.

Stand Alone is the only UK organisation supporting people who are estranged from family or a key family member. We are excited to have received National Lottery Community Fund funding to expand our regional work through developing a volunteer-led model.

We're looking for a strategically-minded team player to come on board 3 days per week, and lead the design and successful execution of this exciting new direction of work for the organisation. 

We are a young charity, working with people who are experiencing family estrangement or disownment. In our six years as a registered charity, we have developed research, influenced policy and have created specialised support for those who have an estranged relationship with their family or key family member. Our support services currently operate in five areas of the UK and we are shortly expanding into Scotland.

Breaking down isolation, stigma and encouraging social inclusion is at the heart of our constitution, and our support groups often bring together people who feel they are the only person without a supportive or loving family network to rely on. More specifically, issues connected to divorce, honour based violence, forced marriage and family rejection of LGBTQI+ are common in our community.

About the role…

The charity has a committed following of beneficiaries who are impacted by the issue of family estrangement. We’re looking for a dynamic and independent Project Manager to develop and implement a volunteering strategy to build a network of local groups, utilising and growing our active base of supporters. These groups will plan their supportive activities and will eventually fundraise to become financially self-sustaining.

You will be taking our volunteer project from inception to realisation, developing a unique model of expansion, and building relationships with those who are engaged in our work and who want to offer their time.

You will be creating a structure through which volunteers can engage with the charity, initially in London and Sheffield, with a view to expanding into further areas across the UK over time. With the help of the board of Trustees, you will ensure strong governance and safeguarding procedures are in place.

You will be joining our small, part-time team 3 days per week (0.6FT). The contract is for 2 years initially with the capacity to extend for a further year dependent on the development of the project.

About you….

You will have built a long-term, person-centred project, and have a proven ability to engage volunteers into activities and/or projects. A strong knowledge and understanding of models of volunteering and engagement is vital, as is a strong understanding of community fundraising as a tool for local sustainability.   

You will be a team player with an open, communicative approach that is suited to a small team. Yet we are seeking a candidate that’s able to handle an independent workload confidently, and who is able to assert their experience to build a project. You will be looking for a new challenge and a project to call your own. 

This is an exciting juncture for the charity, and we are looking for someone who can come on board and own that moment. 

How to Apply

We recommend that you visit the Stand Alone website before applying to understand more about our mission and vision, and we will be looking to see this reflected in your covering letter. 

To apply, please send an up to date CV and a cover letter addressing the person specification and key experience on no more than two pages of A4. If you do not wish to apply online via Charity Job, you may apply by sending these documents in the post to: Stand Alone, 34b York Way, N1 9AB.

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. 

Initial interviews will be held on Wednesday 30th October with second interviews w/b 3rd November 2019. 

Key Experience

Proven ability to build a person-centred engagement project from inception to realisation in the charity, private or public sectors (E)

Proven ability to support and build community fundraising initiatives (E)

Proven ability to effectively strategise, in order to engage, recruit and retain volunteers (E)

Development of models for volunteering, advocacy or similar that are scalable and sustainable (E)

Ability to create and support strong financial governance and accountability procedures (E)
Guiding groups of volunteers to work within the framework of the brand, and its central strategic objectives and initiatives. (E)

Ability to create an environment to enable a diverse and inclusive project (E)

Ability to measure impact and create impact measurement tools and processes (E)

Personal experience of and passion for volunteering (E)

Proven ability of working with vulnerable groups and in particular those who may experience mental health issues (D)

Proven experience of working with safeguarding policies for vulnerable adults and managing associated risk (D)

Person Specification

A person with vision and the ability to build that vision into an engagment project in real life. (E)

A person who is able to confidently work with and motivate people, in order to build a strong network of active volunteers across the UK. (E)

An ability to compassionately and patiently handle communication from people with complex needs. (E)

Willingness to be a team player in a small charity setting, with an ability to successfully structure and manage an independent workload. (E)

An ability to be open and consultative to find solutions to project and work related issues. (E)

Understanding of family dysfunction / breakdown (or willingness to learn) (E)

Awareness of mental health needs for adults who lack family connection (or willingness to learn) (E)

An understanding of boundaries, both professional and personal. (E)

Degree level qualification or equivalent work experience (E)  - ideally studies or work experience in social sciences, management, business or family related areas (D)

Valid right to work in UK for three years. (E)

An ability to travel between Sheffield and London regularly, working outside of regular 9-5 business hours. (E)

Understanding of safeguarding for vulnerable adults (D)