Are you a people person who enjoys getting out and about meeting and talking to new people in the community? Then join the Carers' Hub team to get involved in a brand new project to bring a Carers Passport scheme to life in Lambeth.
This is a great opportunity to boost your project management experience within the voluntary sector and be part of a brand new project that will help make sure carers are connected to local support and information to help their caring role, reduce isolation, combat the financial strain of caring and improve carer health and wellbeing.
This is a really varied role involving lots of outreach to raise awareness about the scheme with carers, partnership working to forge strong new relationships with organisations across health and social care and voluntary sector and community organisations as well as all aspects of project coordination such as communications and marketing, monitoring and evaluation and creating resources for information packs.Most importantly, you will be making a genuine, long lasting difference to the lives of carers in Lambeth.
We are a small, friendly and supportive team and we welcome requests for informal chats to find out more about us and the project.For more details, including how to get in touch, please see the Project Officer - Background Information Sheet.
Closing date: Friday 8th November
Interview date: Between Wednesday 13th and Wednesday 20th November.
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We're looking for a skilled Project Officer to support the effective management of large multi-year programmes working with global partners. If you have excellent organisational, written and verbal communication and negotiation skills, we want to hear from you!
We are looking for an individual with a highly developed interest and demonstrable capabilities in partner coordination, organisational systems and policy compliance, who will work very closely with colleagues in Link and our partner bodies. You must be organised and detail-oriented with advanced interpersonal communication skills and excellent systems management experience. You must be able to remotely support a multi-country, multi-cultural team while based in Edinburgh. You must be able to travel regularly to our partner countries, up to four times per year for up to 4 weeks at a time. You will be a strong team player, who is able to work effectively within and across teams.
Please download the job description for more information.
To apply, please complete the application form and the equal opportunities form and return to us by 12 noon on 1st November. Forms and full instruction are available on our website.
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Through funding from Sport England, Oasis Hub Waterloo are developing a new - Active Community project. We are looking for a skilled, adaptable and committed Project Manager to be instrumental in spearheading easy access physical activity and sports opportunities that our community own and enjoy.
You’ll have significant experience of capacity building and community development and be able to rapidly deliver the 6 month pilot to test assumptions and achieve outcomes. As the project’s lead, you will think creatively to drive the project forward. Successfully build strong relationships and manage staff and volunteers to steer its future direction. Working alongside the Hub’s wider team, you will use your knowledge and experience to develop novel physical activity and sport opportunities for families and the community to get active.
The project has the potential to run longer than its pilot phase, during which time funding will be sought to continue the project if successful.
Duties will include to:
- Collect community insight and interpret the recommendations.
- Co-design activities using local assets to deliver them within agreed timescales.
- Design and ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of the project.
- Be the point of contact for the project, lead a team and build relationships with local people.
You could be successful if you have:
- Significant experience of community development, health improvement, project management and relationship building.
- A track record of organising, planning and delivering sport and physical activity for families in an urban environment.
- Excellent understanding of the interplay between the environment, lifestyle and health.
- Experience of managing budgets, evaluation and staff.
- Experience of building relationships with communities, especially parents, children and young families.
- The ability to think creatively and generate the ideas and opportunities to integrate sport and activity into community life.
- The flexibility and willingness to deliver and be present at front facing sport and physical activity sessions.
Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
If you are interested in being part of this fantastic project and want to know more, please contact Oasis UK in London Waterloo or download the documents by clicking "Apply" on this page.
Closing date for completed applications: 9am Tuesday 12th November 2019.
Interviews will be held Wednesday 20th November, in London Waterloo with a potential follow up interview booked during w/c 25th November.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1026487
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The '3G social club' is a brand new project from The Cares Family and this role will lead on all aspects of the delivery of this exciting new work.
The project will bring together three generations in Haringey and Waltham Forest for two fortnightly social clubs for older neighbours (over 65), new parents and their young children (0-5 years) to share time, laughter and new experiences and to form strong and lasting new relationships.
We are looking for an exceptional colleague to lead on all aspects of building the 3G social club from the ground up.
Standout candidates will have deep knowledge of and passion for the unique communities and cultures of Haringey's and Waltham Forest's neighbourhoods as well as great people skills, and lots of energy and creativity.
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Surfers Against Sewage is seeking a Projects Officer to join our exciting, and fast-growing charity.
We are looking for a energetic, dynamic and dedicated person to coordinate the delivery of some of our most exciting projects on water quality, human health, plastic pollution and rewilding our ocean. The role will be responsible for the delivery, monitoring and evaluation of our project, working with multiple stakeholders. You will build and maintain strong internal and external relationships with colleagues, partners and funders, and ensure that projects and communicated to and empower our members and volunteers.
You will have the opportunity to work in a small but highly passionate and dedicated team fighting for a thriving ocean and thriving people. Our aim to be open, dynamic, authentic, and creative in everything we do in our mission to create ocean activist everywhere.
We will expect excellent communication and organisations skills and a friendly and positive manner as you will work closely with our Campaigns and Project team. We are a passionate organisation and we are looking for a candidate who understands and supports our aims as a charity.
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter explaining how your skills and experiance meet the requirments of the role.
We plan to hold interviews on Thursday 28th November.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for dynamic and high calibre person with a passion in the health and social care policy and landscape and interested in working alongside our Healthwatch Bromley Operations manager in delivering our operational contractual obligations.
Main purpose of the role
The Healthwatch Project Officer will be part of a small professional team located in central Bromley. The primary focus on this role is to be responsible for the coordination and delivery of our patient engagement work with our volunteers and to collate, analyse and report writing. To also guide and support, the Operations Manager with our core service contract delivery and research project work.
To apply please provide your CV and a covering letter of no more than 2 sides referring the attached person specification.
Fixed Term for 2 Years
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) is a world leading youth charity which gives all 14-24 year olds the chance to develop skills for life and work. We engage, inspire and empower over 300,000 young people a year across the UK and from every possible background.
The DofE Award is a game-changer. We know that perseverance and passion for long-term goals is linked to success in education, life and work. Our structured programme of volunteering, physical and skills based challenges inspire, guide and support young people to achieve.
We believe that anything is possible and the possibilities are endless. The positive effects of the DofE are proven and far-reaching. Communities are enriched with passionate and driven volunteers, businesses benefit from work-ready, competent recruits and young people are given the confidence to shine.
We are looking for a new Project Officer to join our London Regional Office.
The postholder will support the DofE’s development and growth across London by building effective partnerships and licencing new organisations such as schools, colleges, youth centres and other settings to deliver the programme.
They will be a passionate advocate for the work of the DofE and be driven to realise DofE London’s ambition to extend reach across the Region.
The postholder will extend the reach of the DofE across London by licencing new organisations to deliver DofE programmes. In so doing they will help ensure more young people across the Region including those who may be harder to reach, are able to undertake and achieve an Award.
They will work with Operations Officers to ensure high quality programmes are being delivered within newly Licensed Organisations and will ultimately contribute to the attainment of regional targets and success. This role sits within the London Operations Team and reports to an Operations Manager.
Please visit the DofE website for full details.
If you think you have the desired skills and experience then please apply online.
The closing date for all applications is Friday 25th October 2019 at 12 noon.
First interviews will take place on Thursday 31st October 2019 and second interviews will take place on Wednesday 6th November 2019 at the London Regional Office.
All DofE staff support the charity’s Mission, Vision and Values;
Our Mission is to inspire, guide and support young people in their self-development and recognise their achievements.
Our Vision is to reach more young people from diverse backgrounds and equip them as individuals to succeed in life.
Our Values are:
Together we have passion
We have strong belief in our Vision, Values and Mission; We care about the cause; We care about the results of our actions; We want to make a positive difference.
Together we are ambitious
We are driven; We are achievement focussed; We have a desire to succeed.
Together we are better
Together we are greater than the sum of our parts; We achieve more by collaborating with colleagues.
Together we demand quality
We will be and do our best; We expect maximum individual commitment and performance; Each of us will make a positive difference
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Title: Deworming SCH/STH Project Officer
Contract: 2 year fixed term contract
Office location: Guinea
Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply
With support from Givewell, Sightsavers is working in Guinea to contribute towards the control of Schistosomiasis (SCH) and Soil-transmitted Helminthiasis (STH) before WHO set the deadline for the elimination of NTDs as a public health problem in the world. Sightsavers Guinea country office is keen to bring on board a Project Officer to help this cause.
As the Deworming SCH/STH Project Officer you will work with partners to develop annual plans based on developed programmes, make sure the implementation of projects are within budget, support all aspects of the project planning, ensure learnings from the project implementation are appropriately documented and provide regular, high-quality reporting.
The Project Officer will develop case studies and be proactive in providing relevant information for fundraising, communication and advocacy purposes. The role will support the Senior Programme Manager and Country NTDs Programme Manager and assist in the preparation of financial forecasts and Activity Based Budgets for the NTD projects and monitor expenditure against these.
As the successful candidate you will be a Public Health Physician or possess a Masters degree (or equivalent) in Medicine, Biology, Sociology, or Development related studies. You will have extensive experience in programme and project management (ideally within an NGO environment), have a background in report writing, be qualified in monitoring and evaluation of projects/programmes and have an understanding of budgets and financial provisions.
Fluency in English is desirable.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills, please read the complete Job Description for further details
Closing date: 29th October 2019
Interviews: Week commencing 4th November 2019
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Urban Project Officer
ABOUT US
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity. We want to see a UK rich in native woods and trees, for people and wildlife. The Trust aims to engage and inspire people about woods and trees to help us meet our vision of creating, restoring and protecting woodland.
THE ROLE
Trees in towns and cities provide huge benefits to people. The Woodland Trust’s vision is for a UK rich in native woods and trees for people and wildlife, so protecting and looking after urban trees and woods is a key area of work for us.
We want to see tree canopy cover increasing in towns and cities across the UK and people noticing, valuing and protecting their urban trees.
The Trust has a wide portfolio of activities that take place in town and cities. Our new urban strategy covers research, policy making, public engagement and projects to retain and increase urban tree cover. This role will be central to delivering this.
THE CANDIDATE
You will be a strong project manager with experience of delivering successful projects on time and budget. A confident communicator, you will build relationships across numerous departments and with external stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of the Trust’s urban projects. You have an interest in, or knowledge of, urban conservation or tree and woodland management. You will be keen to develop this and champion the cause of urban trees and woods and their communities across the UK.
A key part of the role will be to interact regularly with the public and local communities so maintaining excellent customer services is valuable when representing the Woodland Trust. Knowledge of or experience in interpreting, managing and present in basic data and evidence.
You will be flexible for travel around the UK
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
There’s no other organisation like the Woodland Trust. Whatever you do here you will be supporting our work to protect and enhance woods and trees. In return we recognise and value our people. You'll have our full support, training and opportunities for professional development, along with a contributory pension, life assurance and good holiday entitlement.
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Ammalife is a Birmingham based international maternal health charity that works to remove obstacles to good maternal healthcare in some of the world's poorest regions. Ammalife works in partnership with local organisations to implement our projects. We support ground-breaking research and focus on building evidence-based, low resource and culturally appropriate solutions to issues of maternal health.
Ammalife is growing and we need a well motivated and highly organised person to work alongside our volunteers to support the day to day running of our projects. You will have some insight into the challenges of working in low resource settings. You'll be working under the supervision of our Operations Manager, to support our work tackling maternal mortality in some of the poorest parts of the world.
At present, our overseas projects are in Malawi and Pakistan but it is possible that we will work in other countries in future. Full details of the specific tasks involved in the day to day management of these projects can be found in the Job Description which is attached. As well as this work, the Projects Officer will assist with UK based projects which support Ammalife. These too are outlined in the attached Job Description.
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Doncaster, South Yorkshire (office/field based, with travel throughout the region)
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 are now seeking a Senior Project Officer to join our team for a two year contract and co-ordinate our National Literacy Trust Hub delivery in Doncaster.
The Benefits
- Salary of £27,000 per annum
- Pension (8% employer contribution)
- A generous annual leave allowance totalling 39 days per annum (including Bank Holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year)
- Cycle to work scheme
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced project co-ordinator to join our compelling organisation and support the growth of our vital Hubs programme.
A Hub is a place-based response to the challenges of intergenerational low literacy. Working with a range of partners to shape and deliver activity as part of a local strategy, each Hub has a different approach to tackling low literacy based on the assets and needs in the area and runs for at least 10 years.
In this exciting role, you will have the chance to help us transform lives through literacy and make a real difference to people within Doncaster and the local region.
The Role
As the Senior Project Officer, you will join the communities and local areas team and support the delivery and co-ordination of our new Hub in Doncaster.
You will work alongside our partners at Doncaster Opportunity, deliver literacy events and programmes and engage with businesses and targeted communities who could support or benefit from our work.
Your role will also involve:
- Co-ordinating contracts related to the programme
- Supporting campaigns with the on-the-ground underpinning activity
- Producing and distributing resources/materials as required
- Identifying opportunities to recruit volunteers from our target areas
- Supporting the development and implementation of a marketing and communications strategy
- Delivering training to staff and volunteers
About You
To be considered as a Senior Project Officer, you will need experience in the following:
- Project co-ordination, including logistics, financial and risk management within the charity, public and/or volunteering sectors
- Relationship management, including the management of funding and media relationships
- The education and/or foundation years and/or adult literacy or local government sectors
- Delivery of training
- Working with business and/or corporate funders
- Working with community volunteers
Other organisations may call this role Project Officer, Senior Education Project Officer, Senior Project Delivery Officer, Senior Programme Co-ordinator, Senior Education Programme Co-ordinator, Senior Project Delivery Co-ordinator, or Project Manager.
The closing date for applications is 10am on 11th November 2019.
Please note, this is a full time two year contract, working 35 hours per week.
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.
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The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) is a global research and learning organisation for equitable and sustainable change, based in Brighton.
The Humanitarian Learning Centre (HLC) at IDS brings together accessible, operational learning with academic insights to enable more effective humanitarian response. We are currently seeking to recruit a Research Officer to undertake desk and field-based research, data collection and analysis, contribute to publications and other communication methods, and work effectively with project and cluster colleagues.
Applicants will have good knowledge and understanding of current issues and debates in Francophone African politics and society and have a post graduate degree related to this subject area. The successful applicant will have experience of undertaking research in a developing country and willingness to undertake extensive travel within the UK and internationally, sometimes in fragile contexts and areas of active armed conflict. The candidate will need to be fluent in both French and English as most of the research is in Francophone countries (Ivory Coast and Democratic Republic of Congo). Excellent French and English writing analytical synthesis and editing skills including the ability to tailor material for different formats (web, email, etc) and communicate specialist knowledge in non-technical language are also essential.
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Article19 work to protect and defend the universal human rights of freedom of expression and information around the world. As a Digital Communications Officer, your responsibilities include communication delivery and support for both international and regional advocacy teams, global campaigns, information management and internal communications.
The Digital Project Officer is responsible for implementing web-development projects with our agency and partners and leading on developing various aspects of ARTICLE 19's online presence
Key responsibilities:
Manage ARTICLE 19'S global website, ensuring content is up to date and relevant, managing SEO, design, usability and accessibility, and working with external consultants/ agencies on maintenance and updates.
Lead on implementing specific web development projects including: WordPress Multi-site, and regional website governance.
Long-Reader and home page development work under the "Phase 2" project.
The successful integration of the new campaign features on the website
The successful integration and launch of the XpA Report.
Work with the team on digital content curation, and long form publishing to the web, including quality control, content updating and working on page improvements.
Support on digital content curation, including ensuring, from time to time, that French, Arabic, and Spanish versions of ARTICLE 19's website are reflective of regional priorities.
Support staff in use of website CMS, following policy and creating guidelines where necessary.
Monitor and report of website stats.
Experience:
Extensive experience of working with WordPress and web-development projects.
Extensive ability in briefing agencies and working with a wide variety of project work streams.
Enthusiasm for and experience in supporting colleagues with digital communications activities, either through coaching/training or assisting with particular projects.
The client isn't sure whether they will put this through as a fixed term contract or as an hourly/daily rate. Please specify preference as this could be put through a Ltd/ Umbrella company also.
Home-Based (with travel across Somerset, Devon and Bristol)
Do you have a strong understanding of mental illness and its impact on individuals and families? Want to support a project that is enhancing mental health support in the South West? If so, this is a great opportunity to join Rethink Mental Illness as a Peer Support Project Officer.
About Us
Rethink Mental Illness is a national charity that helps those affected by mental illness. We aim to challenge attitudes and change lives. Currently, we directly support almost 60,000 people every year across England, helping them through crises, to live independently and to realise they are not alone.
We are leading a new peer mentoring and support programme called Creating Connections, which is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. Operating across Somerset, Devon and Bristol, the programme will connect people in communities and offer peer mentoring and support to those affected by mental illness.
We are now looking for a Peer Support Project Officer to join us on a two year fixed-term contract and support the delivery of the Creating Connections programme.
The Benefits
- Salary of £19,432 - £21,703 per annum
- Home working options (once you’ve completed training)
- Pension scheme
- 33 days’ holiday per annum including Bank Holidays
- “Your Rethink Day” – an additional day of leave for your birthday
- Paid eye test plus up to £55 towards new glasses or lenses (where appropriate)
This is a great opportunity to facilitate the success of a project that aims to support and connect people who often feel isolated and hopeless.
Within a team-oriented environment, you will have the chance to empower people throughout the South West, enabling their recovery and providing them with support when it is most needed.
What’s more, we will support you to develop your skill-set and grow professionally during your time with us.
The Role
As a Peer Support Project Officer, you will support the delivery of the Creating Connections programme across Somerset, Devon and Bristol.
For the first six months of the project, you will focus on developing the programme in Somerset. After this stage, the programme will expand into Devon and Bristol.
This is a home-based role which will include travel – you will have the option to make use of our offices across Somerset, Devon and Bristol if needed.
In this key role, you will:
- Engage stakeholders in the community to develop the programme
- Work with the Project Manager and steering groups to develop the programme framework and tools
- Recruit and support peer mentors and match them with mentees
- Recruit volunteer peer support champions to map and promote community resources
- Build positive relationships with a range of community services and groups
About You
To join us as a Peer Support Project Officer, you’ll need:
- Lived experience of mental illness and/or a good understanding of mental illness and its impact on individuals and families
- Previous experience in a supportive and enabling role (either paid or voluntary)
- Experience of community networking and building relationships with a wide range of people
- Project delivery experience
- Proficiency in standard IT software
- An understanding of the basics of health and safety and risk management
- A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle
You may have worked in roles such as Community Support Worker, Community Support Officer, Mental Health Support Worker, Peer Support Officer, Peer Support Worker, or Project Delivery Officer.
Webrecruit and Rethink Mental Illness are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if you are looking to make a difference to local communities as a Peer Support Project Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop an innovative and renowned service, the only one of its kind in the UK. Current projects include Voice Collective, which supports children and young people who hear voices, see visions or have other sensory experiences; Voices Unlocked, which works with people who hear voices in prisons, forensic secure units and Immigration Removal Centres; and the London Hearing Voices Network, which supports Hearing Voices and Paranoia and Beliefs peer support groups in the community.
This post will give you the opportunity to deliver these existing London and UK wide projects, and to develop the service in new directions.
We are looking for someone with strong leadership and project management skills, and an in-depth understanding of and commitment to the Hearing Voices approach and user-led initiatives. The work requires an open and collaborative approach with different stakeholders, including but not limited to: mental health services, third sector organisations, forensic and detention services, user-led networks, funders and universities.
In addition to the above, you will need experience of facilitating groups or networks, designing and delivering training, and a minimum of three years of working in mental health services, in a paid or unpaid capacity. Experience of project or service development, fundraising, and working in forensic or detention settings are desirable.
Applications are particularly welcome from those with personal experience of hearing voices, unusual beliefs, seeing visions or other sensory experiences.
We are open to applications from people interested in working 28 hours per week or 21 hours per week. Please state your preference in your application.
For more information and an application pack, please visit our website by clicking the apply button.
Closing date: Midday on Monday 4th November 2019.
Interview dates: Friday 8th & Monday 18th November 2019.
This post is funded until 31st March 2020, and we are currently fundraising for the next phase of the projects. We anticipate that the projects will continue to be funded beyond March 2020. The Hearing Voices projects have been continuously funded for over 10 years.