Are you an experienced and confident team administrator? Do you have experience of supporting vulnerable people and have a motivation to help pet owners in housing crisis?

Dogs Trust is seeking a new Administrator to support the Outreach Projects at Dogs Trust.

The Outreach Projects (Hope Project, Freedom Project, Lets with Pets and a new Pet Foodbank Scheme) provides advice and services for pet owners in housing crisis as well as homelessness organisations, letting agencies and landlords dealing with pet owners.

The Outreach Projects Administrator deals on a daily basis with a variety of stakeholders (mainly over the phone and by email), including clients accessing the projects, referral & homelessness organisations, members of the public, letting agencies, landlords, veterinary surgeries and internal contacts. The main areas of this role are focused on customer service, invoice processing, data entry and admin/team support.

To be successful in this post you will need to be extremely organised with excellent communication skills and an empathetic approach.   You will also have experience of processing and reconciling invoices and a keen eye for detail.

In return, we have a comprehensive benefits package, which includes excellent annual leave and pension allowances, and you will you join a team of highly professional and driven colleagues in a friendly and collaborative environment, all with a genuine passion for dog welfare and helping dog owners in need.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button.  Our application process requires you to submit a CV and cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role.

Interviews for this role will take place w/c 16th December 2019.

Salary: £38,097.00 - £40,485.82 per annum 
Location: Office - London 
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 35 per week 
 
About the role

We are looking for an energetic and experienced project and relationship manager to join the dynamic and fast paced Music & Entertainment Team which is part of the wider charity’s Fundraising function.

2020 is a really exciting time to join the team and the wider charity as we look to maximise our 30th anniversary year by building and developing a varied and sustainable music & entertainment events and initiatives programme in turn helping Teenage Cancer Trust provide the vital support that young people with cancer deserve.

You will personally responsible for project managing the charity’s ambitious programme of 30 private and public events across the UK in 2020 to mark the charity’s 30th anniversary and creating a sustainable programme to deliver £500k+ a year from a series of events across the UK, targeting new audiences and utilising the partnerships and networks of the organisation. This role does not include project management of the charity's flagship fundraising series Teenage Cancer Trust at Royal Albert as this is managed separately.

If you are an articulate, assertive and persuasive project manager with significant relevant experience gained in a music and entertainment events role within the non-profit or commercial sectors and a deep knowledge of the Music & Entetainment Industry we definitely want to hear from you! We are based right in the heart of the West End and have a doughnut shop on our street. What more could you want?

How to apply 
Please click the ‘apply now’ button below. You will need to upload your CV and Supporting Statement which explains how you think you meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification.

 
Closing date: 18 December 2019
First interview: 8 January 2020
Second interview: 13 January 2020

We are looking for a Project Manager with recent exemplary service in the Armed Forces to work in collaboration with charities, agencies and academics to continue the development and delivery of projects that help military personnel, veterans and their loved ones to better support themselves and one another as well as improve their ability to access Samaritans’ services, whether they are in the UK or stationed overseas.

• Ewell, Surrey
• 6 month FTC, full time
• £44,000 - £48,000 per annum (depending on experience) + competitive benefits

A little about the role...

Reporting into the Head of Service Delivery, this role will have ultimate responsibility for managing 3 core projects as set out below;

• The creation and delivery of face to face training for serving personnel as part of a “train the trainer” scheme working alongside Army HQ
• The implementation of an international online support service for the armed forces & families
• The development and release of a learning and planning tool to support the emotional health of those who have left or are leaving the armed forces.

In addition to the above, this role will also involve the following additional responsibilities;

• The coordination of existing Samaritans volunteers to provide outreach and support to the armed forces community
• Providing in-house expertise on the armed forces community
• Managing relationships with the armed forces community and other support providers in both the MOD, tri-service and third sector

If you're interested in finding out more about the role please read the job description as set out on our website. 

About Samaritans

At Samaritans, our vision is that fewer people die by suicide. We believe it is preventable and that by working together we can give people the support they need before they reach crisis point. We are one of the most trusted charities in the UK and ROI, and we answer a call for help every six seconds. We have around 175 staff and more than 20,000 volunteers based across 201 branches giving emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We don’t just hear you, we listen.

Our location

Our Central Office is located in a converted mill in Ewell, Surrey which is just over 30-minutes by train from Waterloo and 15 minutes from Wimbledon. As an employer we offer a good range of benefits, including 25 days’ holiday, free parking, Health Cash Plan, Pension and interest-free season ticket loans.

To apply

Please download and read the full job description on our website. Interested candidates should submit their CV and a covering letter outlining their motivations for applying for the role no later than 9.00am on Monday 16th December 2019.

Please note that applications for this role will be reviewed as soon as they are received and we may close the role before the above end date once we have found the right candidates. We would therefore advise interested applicants to submit their application as early as possible.

We are looking to recruit a Project Coordinator to join our friendly team to support the work of Fistula Project. The Fistula Surgery Training Initiative aims to methodically build the capacities of fistula surgeons – FIGO Fellows- over time by providing training placements in accredited training centres, as well as coaching visits by accredited trainers in Fellows’ home facilities, using the FIGO Competency-Based Fistula Surgery Training Manual as a standardised training tool. With newly acquired funding, the Fistula Surgery Training Initiative is at the beginning of an exciting new phase of expansion.

This is a fixed term appointment (until 2023) subject to annual performance review and continued project funding.

The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO’s) vision is that women of the world achieve the highest possible standards of physical, mental, reproductive and sexual health and wellbeing throughout their lives. The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) is the only organisation that brings together professional societies of obstetricians and gynaecologists on a global basis. For over 60 years FIGO has collaborated with the world's top health and donor bodies. FIGO currently has Member Societies in 132 countries/territories. FIGO is dedicated to the improvement of women’s health and rights and to the reduction of disparities in healthcare available to women and new-borns, as well as to advancing the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology. FIGO pursues its mission through advocacy, programmatic activities, capacity strengthening of Member Associations, education and training.

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

General and professional education 

Essential

• Relevant undergraduate degree (social sciences, public health, development studies) or relevant work experience 

Desirable

• Relevant postgraduate degree (social sciences, public health, development studies) 

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Experience in supporting the management of projects in low-resource countries in Africa or Asia
• Experience of working in diverse cultural environments
• Proven competency in assisting report writing for a variety of fora and audiences including donor reports, briefs, presentations, abstracts and summaries
• Experience in project budget design, monitoring and reporting
• Experience of working both independently and as part of a team, exercising autonomy and personal authority as needed

Desirable

• Experience working on women’s/maternal health projects
• Experience of interpreting data and trends to inform project decisions
• Experience of simple data analysis using excel or other tools
• Ability to speak and write French is an asset 

Skills, abilities and attributes

Essential

• An experienced administrator possessing excellent interpersonal, writing and communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Experienced and adept in anticipating potential implementation challenges and enacting solutions
• Ability to assess, link and account for micro and macro project components and implications with perspicacity
• Proven ability to work with a diverse and cross-cultural range of stakeholders
• Flexible and creative problem solver
• Excellent excel skills
• Good Microsoft Office skills

Any other requirements applicable

Essential

• Willing to travel internationally one or two times per year for a period of 5 days at a time if required

BENEFITS (following successful completion of probation period)

•Optional  life assurance &  income protection available

•Pension - Up to 10% employer contribution available

•Season ticket loan available

• Optional dental and health insurance benefits

PLUS

•25 days annual leave (plus Bank and Statutory holidays and any working days between Christmas Day and the first working day in January) & other days e.g. Moving Day.

•Flexible working hours

•Employee assistance programme

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please review the additional documents and then send your CV and one page cover letter outlining your experience via the Apply Now button. Please note that applications without a cover letter may not be considered. Please note that only those candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted.

•Closing Date for applications : 11pm on Friday 3rd January 2020

•N.B. Interviews will take place on 22nd January 2020 in Waterloo, London.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO THOSE WHO HAVE THE RIGHT TO RESIDE AND WORK IN THE UK. WE WILL EXPECT RELEVANT PROOF OF SUCH IF ASKED FOR AN INTERVIEW (PLEASE DO NOT SEND THIS INFORMATION WITH YOUR APPLICATION).

We are looking for two well-organised, welcoming and flexible Project Administrators. These roles will take day-to-day responsibility for making sure our office runs smoothly, as well as supporting our front-line projects that support local disabled people. These are very varied roles, providing general administration support, coordinating our reception service and the volunteers that provide it, as well as supporting our projects by organising events, keeping records and getting feedback from the people who use our services.

There will be plenty going on and the two postholders will need to work closely with each other to coordinate the support they provide across the organisation. It’s your opportunity to make a real difference, both within the organisation and for our clients. These roles are new, so this is your opportunity to make a stamp on the organisation and make the role your own.

We are proud to be a London Living Wage-accredited employer. The two roles are set at 0.60 full-time equivalent (so 21 hours per week).

Real is proud of its principles of valuing everyone and never discriminating. As a user-led organisation of local disabled people we particularly welcome applications from disabled people, and people who live in Tower Hamlets.

Why you should work for Real

• We are a dynamic, growing third sector organisation and a user-led organisation of disabled people. We are firmly driven by our principles and ethos.
• We are a progressive organisation, constantly looking to work more effectively. But this does not mean we abandon our principles.
• We have a good reputation with our funders and our clients, and support in the region of 1000 people each year.
• We actively embrace diversity in all forms. Our clients relate to us more because we reflect their reality.
• We consider disability in our employees an asset.
• There is a great atmosphere and good staff morale.
• In a number of areas we are at the forefront of being part of an evolving and developing third sector in Tower Hamlets.

Applications close: initially, 9 am on Monday 16 December 2019 (but watch our website in case we extend the deadline)

Click on the link to our website where you will find:

• more information about Real
• important information about the recruitment process
• more information about the role
• the job description and person specification
• an application form.

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. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join our fast-growing award winning team. Disability Sports Coach are currently recruiting for a Project Officer to be responsible for the delivery of all our services within West London.

Disability Sports Coach is an award winning charity which creates worthwhile sport and physical activity opportunities that have a positive impact on disabled people's lives. We do this by providing coaching, training, events, and community clubs to mainstream schools, special schools, clubs, charities & other professional organisations. Our work empowers disabled adults and children to enjoy happier, healthier lives by providing life-changing opportunities to enjoy regular sport and physical activity.

Reporting to the Partnership Manager, you will support the delivery of all Community Clubs, Coaching, Training and special events in your region. The ideal candidate will be a Level 2 NGB qualified sports coach with a minimum of 2 years’ experience working within disability sports development.

To apply, please follow the link to download the application form. Please note that applications must be made using the application form and applications by CV will not be considered.

Project Officer (Contract)
London, UK

About Us

The National Literacy Trust is a national charity dedicated to raising literacy levels in the UK. One person in six has poor literacy skills that impact on every area of their life. A child without good reading, writing and communication skills will struggle to 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.

Now, we’re looking for a Project Officer to join us on an 18 month fixed-term contract to support the delivery of the Literacy for Learning Programme.

The Literacy for Learning Programme involves delivering activities and training to put literacy at the heart of secondary school improvement. This aims to develop pupils’ subject specific vocabulary and ability to communicate effectively in all subjects.

The Benefits

- Salary of £25,000 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
- Season ticket travel loans
- Health and wellbeing benefits including discounted gym membership, dental plans and health assessments

The Literacy for Learning Programme follows our beliefs that everyone has the fundamental right to communicate within our society.

By working with us, you can help others fulfil their potential and transform their lives through literacy.

In this diverse and exciting role, you’ll have the opportunity to support an innovative project that will have a positive impact on young people and encourage their passion for the written word.

The Role

As the Project Officer, you will provide administrative and project support to our Literacy for Life Programme.

You will work across teams based at both the National Literacy Trust and with trainers based in the region to ensure the smooth running of the project and events.

Your role will also involve:

- Acting as the chief point of contact for the Literacy for Learning Programme
- Providing admin support to facilitate school recruitment and the delivery of training
- Helping to draft newsletters, social media and website content
- Designing and writing campaigns to advertise the programme
- Leading on the administration and execution of events, including liaising with suppliers, exhibitors and venues
- Liaising with consultants and speakers and booking travel and accommodation
- Creating and sending invoices to customers

About You

To join us as our Project Officer, you will need:

- Experience in project support and delivery
- Previous experience of working in, or with, the education sector
- Experience in events administration and co-ordination
- A track record of using and managing databases and contact management systems with a high level of accuracy
- The ability to build and support relationships with external stakeholders from a range of backgrounds
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Good verbal and written communication skills

Experience of working in the charity sector would be an advantage. Experience of using social media within projects would also be beneficial.

Other organisations may call this role Project Support Officer, Programme Officer, Events Officer, Project Co-ordinator, Events Co-ordinator, Events Administrator, Project Administrator, Communications Officer, Communications Co-ordinator, or Project Events Officer.

The closing date for applications is 10am on 12th December 2019.

Webrecruit and National Literacy Trust 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’re looking to make a difference to others as a 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: 35 hours per week

We are looking for a Project Officer to join our There for Everyone team at Central Office.

Launched in October 2016, our There for Everyone (T4E) programme will help Samaritans improve how we recruit and support volunteers, enable us to use technology more effectively and enhance our learning and development offering. We believe these changes will help us to deliver a better service for people who are struggling to cope, and will help reduce suicide.

Since launch, the T4E Programme Team has been working hard on nine key projects to address these challenges and have been rolling out changes to branches and embedding them as part of day-to-day operations. We are now looking for a Project Officer to join the deployment team at Central Office, to support branches throughout the roll out of T4E developments. The Project Officer will work closely with the project teams to support branches with the adoption of the different developments and will act as the main point of contact for branches throughout this process.

• Ewell, Surrey
• 18 month FTC, full time
• £30,000 - £33,000 per annum (depending on experience) + competitive benefits

A little about the role...

Samaritans is looking for an experienced Project Officer to manage a portfolio of projects, working with project teams from across the organisation to track delivery to time and cost.

The successful candidate will have;

• Experience of managing projects to time and cost, drawing on a strong understanding of project of management principles and approaches;
• Experience of working with volunteers and branches;
• Experience of successful stakeholder management;
• Excellent relationship management skills, including the ability to work effectively with people of different levels of seniority, and people with different styles and approaches;
• Strong planning, organisational and time management skills;
• A positive attitude to change and demonstrable ability to problem solve in a creative and positive way.

The role will report to the There for Everyone Business Change Manager.

If you're interested in finding out more about the role please read the attached job description as set out below.

About Samaritans

At Samaritans, our vision is that fewer people die by suicide. We believe it is preventable and that by working together we can give people the support they need before they reach crisis point. We are one of the most trusted charities in the UK and ROI, and we answer a call for help every six seconds. We have around 175 staff and more than 20,000 volunteers based across 201 branches giving emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We don’t just hear you, we listen.

Our location

Our Central Office is located in a converted mill in Ewell, Surrey which is just over 30-minutes by train from Waterloo and 15 minutes from Wimbledon. As an employer we offer a good range of benefits, including 25 days’ holiday, free parking, Health Cash Plan, Pension and interest-free season ticket loans.

To apply

Interested applicants please send an updated CV and a covering letter outlining your motivations for applying for the role no later than 9:00am on Monday 9th December 2019.

First interviews will be held on Monday 16th December 2019.

Project Officer - Step Up Transitions
Vauxhall, London

The Organisation

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.

The Step Up Transitions programme has already had three successful years of operation and has now received funding for a further two years. Step Up aims to equip young people with the tools to understand their mental health, manage it and take steps to find further support if and when they need it.

We are now seeking a Project Officer to support Step Up through its next two years of operation for a fixed term contract until the 31st December 2021.

The Benefits

- Salary of £25,690.03 - £28,087.95
- An additional £360 a year if home based or an additional £3,285 inner London weighting if office based
- 25 days’ holiday pro rata plus 8 bank holidays (rising to 30 days)

This is the ideal role for a project professional with a background of working with young people to take on a new role making a real difference and putting young people on the right track to manage their mental health.

Within this exciting and innovative environment, you’ll discover teams of dedicated superstars who are driving the programme forward and supporting young people to make great choices and recognise their own problems.

We’ve had great success with this project already and so, if you are ready to take it to the next level, build on previous successes and make a real impact, we want to hear from you.

The Role

As the Project Officer, you will be tasked with supporting the delivery of the Step Up programme, and assisting the Project Manager to engage with schools and colleges and create and implement a programme of training for young people.

You will be involved in all aspects of project work with the aim of empowering young people, providing skills, abilities and information that increases their resilience. You will assist in enabling young people to self-manage change and transition in their lives and avoid potential crisis situations.

Supporting engagement at a number of schools, you will help to embed workshops and training which will be delivered by young peer ‘Experts by Experience’ alongside teachers. In order to support this approach, you will also support the development of a ‘Train the Trainer’ programme for teachers.

Your role will also involve:

- Reporting to the Project Manager
- Assisting in the implementation and ongoing delivery of the project
- Delivering activities that support the work of the project
- Promoting the programme to school, colleges and other stakeholders
- Reporting on progress to the Project Manager and attending planning meetings

About You

To join us as the Project Manager, you will need:

- Experience of facilitating group work and/or participatory training
- Experience of working directly with young people
- Experience of working in a co-productive environment or a solid understanding of applying co-productive approaches
- The ability to communicate project status, risks/issues and successes to a project team, stakeholders and all levels of management
- The ability to quickly and efficiently identify and complete tasks independently
- The ability to use feedback mechanisms, supervision and personal development positively and be self-reflective in your own personal and professional practice development
- A commitment to improving, innovating and advancing in supporting practices and approaches in mental health
- Well developed IT skills including competency in the use of Microsoft Office, and electronic record keeping systems
- Evidence of commitment to personal and career development relevant to the post

Other organisations may call this role Project Co-ordinator, Programme Officer, Project Delivery Officer, Programme Delivery Officer, Youth Project Officer, Youth Work Programme Officer, or Community Project Officer.

This is a full time role, working 37 hours per week.

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’re seeking your next challenge as a 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.

Background to School Food Matters

School Food Matters (SFM) is on a mission to ensure that every child enjoys fresh sustainable food at school and understands where their food comes from.  To achieve this, we campaign to improve school meals and devise, develop and deliver food education programmes.  We work closely with schools to improve food culture and environment so that children are given the best possible chance to live happy and healthy lives.

Job Purpose

• To be responsive and proactive to new corporate funding opportunities
• To research and manage existing corporate partnership relationships
• To research and develop new food education programmes
• To manage the delivery of food education projects with corporate partners

Key Tasks Include

• Work closely with the Chief Executive to develop a corporate fundraising strategy
• Research and identify new corporate funding opportunities with organisations that share our values
• With the Chief Executive, devise tailored proposals for a range of corporate partners
• Nurture and develop existing corporate partnerships
• Develop new resources for projects
• Collaborate with SFM staff members to deliver successful projects
• Manage food education projects and events with corporate partners
• Monitor and evaluate food education programmes
• Supply written content for the website and all other communications platforms
• The Corporate Partnership/Project Officer will also undertake any other tasks relevant to the affairs of SFM that may arise from time to time.  Therefore being flexible and approaching the job with an open and positive mindset is essential!

Person specification

Essential

• Experience of the corporate world
• Understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility
• Demonstrable ability to develop relationships with Corporate partners
• Excellent written skills with the ability to produce concise and creative bids
• Excellent oral communication and presentation skills required to build relationships with potential partners

Desirable

• High standard of computer literacy (Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook and the Internet)
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Demonstrable ability to plan and prioritise own workload with minimum supervision
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and work well under pressure
• Ability to plan ahead and work within agreed timeframes
• Ability and willingness to travel for work
• Ability to represent the charity externally, and engage with staff, trustees, and partners
• An interest in food education, campaigning and environmental issues

Passionate about bringing a change in people's health and wellbeing? We are recruiting a Project Coordinator for the Community Cancer Champions Project, to be delivered in London boroughs of Redbridge, Havering and Barking and Dagenham from November 2019 to May 2020. The aim of the project is to raise awareness on prevention of Cancer, including promoting cancer screening and thereby help prevent and early detection of cancer amongst at-risk communities in the three boroughs.  

Background

The Bike Project is a refugee charity going through a significant period of growth as we address increased demand for our services and our social enterprise. This part time position is required to manage the service delivery of Pedal Power, our programme of cycle training for refugee women. We are looking for an experienced project manager who can help us pursue our charitable mission and sustain our commitment to support refugees throughout the UK as the charity grows.

About The Bike Project

Our mission is simple: to get refugees cycling! We are a community of cyclists, refugees, mechanics and volunteers. We collect donations of second-hand bikes, fix them together at our workshop, and then donate them to asylum seeking refugees in the UK. We have donated nearly 5,500 bikes to date. A proportion of the bikes that we receive are sold to the public through our online shop to generate income for the charity and ensure our long-term sustainability.

What it is like to work here

The Bike Project is a fun, interesting and supportive place for you to grow and professionally develop in the charity and social enterprise sectors. You will report to the National Operations Manager, your role will have a high level of autonomy and you will help shape the future of the project and the organisation.

The Bike Project is an equal opportunities employer. *This role is for female applicants only, exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.  We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, and those who have personal experience of being a refugee. The Bike Project is a Living Wage accredited employer.

Purpose of the role

This role is responsible for the day to day management and delivery of Pedal Power, a bespoke cycle training programme for female refugees. As internal training lead, the post holder will ensure that all lessons are delivered in line with project plans and meet our strategic aims and objectives, whilst delivering high quality and positive outcomes for participants.  The post holder will be required to carry out monitoring and evaluation activities, including impact reporting, with support of the National Operations Manager.

Duties and responsibilities

• Responsible for the project management, development and delivery of Pedal Power and lead on cycle training within the organization.
• Maintain a good working knowledge of health, safety and safeguarding policies and procedures and take primary responsibility for quality standards, and risk management during cycle training delivery.
• Ensure accurate records are kept of cycle training and that follow up activities are actioned in a timely manner.
• Ensure monitoring activities are carried out at lessons and impact reporting is completed with support of the National Operations Manager.
• Manage a pool of cycle instructors (including freelancers) and management of the instructor rota.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders including instructors, project partners, funders, volunteers and beneficiaries.
• Ensure inductions for all volunteers and freelancers working on Pedal Power are completed satisfactorily.
• Work closely with the Marketing Manager to develop outreach materials to promote and celebrate Pedal Power.
• Work with the wider team to ensure that project outreach is conducted in a consistent and appropriate manner which generates high quality referrals.
• Handle large volumes of sensitive and personal data, using a CRM system (Salesforce), and ensure that data protection and filing systems are adhered to at all times.
• Attend events, from time to time, where it may be required to speak publically and promote our services.
• To perform any other reasonable duties as required by the organization.

Person Specification

• Excellent English language skills (both written and oral) are essential for this role. Additional language skills (preferably Arabic, Farsi, French, Tigrinya or Amharic) will be considered beneficial.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience and applied knowledge of successful project delivery, ideally working within a wider framework of strategic objectives, is essential. Qualifications in project management will be considered beneficial.
• A National Standards Instructor qualification (min PCA pending) is essential. The post holder must be a regular cyclist, confident cycling in traffic and has experience of teaching groups and individuals at all levels.
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation frameworks and a demonstrated experience of their successful implementation is essential.
• Experience of managing external stakeholders and a demonstrated ability to cultivate and maintain good working relationships is essential.
• Qualifications in first aid and knowledge and experience of safeguarding policies and procedures are beneficial.
• Experience of line management and knowledge of HR best practice is desirable.
• Ability to work autonomously to achieve agreed objectives and organizational targets with minimal supervision.
• High level of organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and a thorough and systematic approach to diagnosing and solving problems.
• Knowledge of the cycling and refugee sectors in the UK, and experience of working or volunteering for a charitable organization.
• Excellent interpersonal awareness and communication skills with the ability to listen and understand the needs of others.
• An ability to conduct all duties in a manner that is non-judgmental and respects differences.
• An advocate for cycling who shares The Bike Project’s values and ethos, and is committed to The Bike Project’s vision.

Working conditions

The hours are flexible but this job wll require availability to travel to different sites for some of the lesson delivery (current schedule is Monday evening, Wednesday and Friday mornings). Lessons are generally outside, in variable conditions and will include working with vulnerable people in sometimes challenging situations, as such, an up to date, DBS Enhanced Disclosure is required.

Physical requirements

This role requires physical fitness to cycle for extended periods of time.

Line Reports

Volunteers.

Freelance cycle instructors

How to apply

All candidates must provide a CV and covering letter (no longer than one page in length) that addresses the person specification and states how you heard about this job opportunity. 

The closing date for all applications is midnight on Sunday 15th December, 2019. Interviews will be week commencing 16th December, in London.

You may direct all enquiries to Nicola Hill, National Operations Manager by calling the London office.

Moving away from traditionally reactive approaches to charity comms, On Road is improving media coverage of misrepresented groups and issues, from soap storylines to news, by moving senior media professionals on an emotional level about the issue at hand, providing informal yet carefully curated opportunities for them to connect with a diverse group of people who have first hand or relevant experience of the issue.

We run what we call “interactions” which have been developed and refined by our team since 2011 replacing traditional diversity training or campaigning at media professionals which often pushes statistics and facts about a community or issue at time-poor, overloaded journalists in an industry which is undergoing seismic change. Our experience shows that a journalist who has connected on a human level with an issue is much more likely to take it upon themselves to quickly research the topic, and often champion the issue within their organisation.

We are also modeling a much more in-depth and crucial level of support to people with first hand experience of the issues, which we call our “slow communications” methodology. This way of working ensures the people we collaborate with have a trusted network of peers, contacts, training and remuneration to do media work safely, sustainably, proactively and strategically, whether in front of the camera or behind the scenes.

With each project we take on, we work closely with a community over several years, and deliver four key activities: 

1. “Interactions” – informal, facilitated meet-ups between community members and senior media professionals;

2. Bespoke media and strategic communications training course which includes research-based framing and a core focus on self-care;

3. Peer support and additional media skills workshops for people with direct experience engaging with the media; 

4. Mentoring for project participants, often hosting others in the network to lead workshops and share learning within the various projects.

Our vision as a charity is to bring about narrative change and for the media across the UK to give accurate and fair portrayals of social issues and minority groups that are vulnerable to prejudice and misrepresentation.

Job Brief

We are looking for a Project Manager to join the project delivery team, working across On Road’s projects before being assigned their own project after the probationary period (3 months). This involves six main areas that make up our groundbreaking work:

1. Organising and delivering the “interactions” with the media 

2. Leading regular peer support meetings 

3. Organising and facilitating strategic communications training courses 

4. Supporting participants to take part in media opportunities 

5. Advising on media enquiries 

6. Collaborating with journalists on fresh content

The kind of person we’re looking for loves working in a team towards the common goal of improving the world around us. You’re passionate about inclusion, fairness and a representative media. You will be excited to learn about our methodology and about the prospect of playing a significant role in a small, award-winning charity. 

Joining a busy and committed team, you’ll be up for a challenge and eager to get stuck in. You’ll have experience of running a project and working independently, whilst enjoying the support of an experienced and friendly team. Whether you’re working with the media, people from the projects, the team, clients or funders, you’ll be warm, engaging and able to build trust with journalists and members of our networks alike.

We are currently working on five projects: Talking About Poverty, working with people who have experience of poverty and low incomes; Media Movers, young people with migrant backgrounds; All About Trans, trans and/or non-binary people; Angles - a Different Take on Sexual and Domestic Abuse and improving understanding of palliative care.

Main responsibilities

1. Develop and maintain project schedules, delivery plans, monitoring and evaluation and reporting consistently and to deadline

2. Control and maintain programme budgets

3. Pitch, plan and deliver interactions and events for the media and project participants to bring about better understanding and improve media portrayal

4. Liaise with the media to encourage more positive media outcomes, involving working closely on stories, consulting on scripts, pitching articles and advising senior media professionals

5. Running media training courses throughout the year and monthly peer support meetings

6. Providing general support to project participants around media engagement and project involvement (e.g. supporting throughout media opportunities, attending interviews, briefing calls, aftercare support, pitching, developing ideas for content etc)

7. Maintaining online presence for the project, including website, blogs and social media

8. Identification of project risks and proactive escalation into issues as required. Escalation to internal or external stakeholders and advisors where necessary

9. Produce quarterly project status reports, with contribution to discussions on improving project quality and legacy, and compile project reports for funders, support funding proposals and applications

10. Facilitate and attend team, project and organisation meetings, training or events. Bring ideas for improvements and be open and honest in all communications where relevant and appropriate

11. In the long term, managing a staff member, and working closely with the Chief Executive, Senior Project Manager, Project staff, advisors, trustees, clients, stakeholders, and project participants

12. Media and community outreach and event attendance across all of On Road’s projects and work. Speaking at events or delivering workshops at conference where appropriate

Job skills and requirements

• Project management (or producer) experience with a track record of excellent delivery, delivered on-time, with impressive outcomes. Experience in all aspects of project planning, reporting, monitoring and evaluation. In particular, this includes creating and managing budgets

• Solid organisational skills including attention to detail, multi-tasking skills and ability to prioritise well, consistency, accuracy and resilience when working under pressure

• Excellent written skills and good general IT skills using Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Mailchimp, and experience producing copy for print or online blogs/newsletters/articles

• Experience working with the media (e.g. journalism skills, production or freelance skills) or communications work more generally, so able to demonstrate knowledge in how the media works and what journalists look for

• Excellent ability to coordinate participants and stakeholders, hosting and facilitating workshops/training courses/meetings/events

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – enjoys dealing with people and has empathy, patience and good listening skills. Warmth, openness and sensitivity to the issues we work on and people we work with

• Experience in fundraising, identifying sources of funding and submitting proposals

• Experience resolving conflicts and problem solving when faced with challenges

Values and behaviours

1. Personally committed to On Road’s mission and collaboration-focussed method of work

2. Committed to reflection and learning, including sharing failures and uncertainties; taking feedback from the team and members of the community on your behaviour and work

3. Awareness of your own needs: Events can be challenging – you will be resilient but good at knowing your limits under pressure and will be confident to ask for help when you need it. You will receive support from your team and we nurture an environment where no-one feels worried about asking for help or support when they need it

4. Growing levels of self-awareness, including an understanding of how your background has shaped the opportunities afforded to you and how you relate to people from different backgrounds to you

5. Willing to develop emotional intelligence, including a growing ability to empathise with and appreciate others, creating opportunities for those you work with to grow

Perks of the job include:

1. Mentoring – each staff member is set up with an external mentor after the probation period

2. Working in a brilliant office (in an Ethical Property building) surrounded by other social enterprises and charities

3. Training opportunities – as a small charity, we have a modest training budget but we try our best to access training opportunities through our funders for staff where possible and encourage staff to attend events

4. Being a part of social change alongside people with experience with misrepresentation

5. Meeting amazing people through our networks of activists and journalists and working alongside people who love what they do

Application process

• The deadline for applying is by 10am Wednesday 11th December.
• Applicants will be informed on Thursday 12th December if they have been invited to interview
• Interviews take place at our offices on Cambridge Heath Road on Tuesday 17th December
• We’re based in The Green House, 244 – 254 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9DA

See application pack for details of how to apply.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We are particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic people; people with disabilities; people who identify as being LGTBQIA; people who have a mental health condition; and people who identify as working class or have done so in the past.