The Centre for Youth Impact is a small charity with a UK-wide reach. We support a community of organisations committed to working together to progress thinking and practice in impact measurement in provision for young people. Our vision is for all young people to have access to high quality programmes and services that improve their life chances. We believe that embedding more meaningful approaches to evaluation, quality improvement and impact measurement at the heart of resilient, learning organisations is key to achieving this vision.

This new Project Manager role will co-ordinate the Centre’s work on its main practice development projects, focused on high quality and responsive delivery, connecting with frontline youth work practice, and building partnerships. The Project Manager will also nurture key relationships with the Centre’s regional and national networks, and play an active role in the development and refinement of our programme offer in a cycle of continuous improvement.

This role will also have a particular focus on drawing together actionable insights and key learning from across our complex and ambitious programmes of work– transforming the tacit knowledge that exists within the organisation into explicit knowledge that shifts thinking and practice. This will include contributing to the production of a range of material for external publication and internal learning and relfection, as well as developing and refining internal systems that will both manage programme delivery and hold the Centre’s collective learning from those programmes.

We are looking for a candidate who is sharp, enquiring and an outstanding communicator. We need a strategic thinker who can seek out, digest and connect insights and share them with others in a way that inspires change. You will need a strong understanding of – and ideally experience in – frontline provision for young people. This knowledge will help you situate your work in the policy and practice context for the youth sector . You will need to be energised and excited by the opportunities to work with and alongside the youth sector to affect change. We need you to be imaginative, and to understand and communicate the importance of impact, measurement and improvement in social programmes. 

You will need to be comfortable and confident with CRM and information management systems, and an accomplished project manager who is comfortable keeping large and detailed programmes of work on track. You will also need to be comfortable working in a small charity, requiring agility and adaptability to respond to fast-moving opportunities. 

Please see the attached job description for the person specification and further details on how to apply. This can also be found on our webiste.

The deadline for receipt of your application is 12:00pm on Friday 29 November 2019. Applications received after this time will not be considered. 

Interviews will take place on Friday 6 December 2019 at our offices in Hackney, E8. 

For more information about us please visit the Centre for Youth Impact’s website. If you have any questions about the role, please get in touch with Ed Anderton, Director of Practice Development, to arrange an informal conversation.

Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) is an international organisation supporting adults to handle conflict, build better relationships and prevent violence.  AVP Britain is looking for an experienced and skilled fundraiser and project manager to improve the sustainability and effectiveness of our work.

 This is initially a part time 6-month opportunity, with a view to the role being extended to a longer term position with increased scope, should this be appropriate.

For further details of this post, please view the attached Job Description for key skills and experience sought.

Please apply by submitting an up to date CV and a supporting application letter.

Role: Engagement Support Officer/Team Administrator - Midlands & East 
Location: London or Leeds office
Role: 12-month secondment
Salary: £20,725 (FTE plus London Weighting)

We are looking for a capable administrator to provide support to the team to allow us to deliver our national engagement strategy.  We are the National Engagement Service for NHS Employers.  Our aim is to support NHS healthcare providers with workforce issues. We work with directors of human resources and workforce directors to develop tools and share best practice to support them to do their job more efficiently and effectively. We also work with trade unions and employers at Regional Social Partnership Forums to discuss the implication of policy on the workforce.

This role is based in either our London or Leeds office and needs a person able to provide a range of secretarial support to the Midlands & East team who work remotely. This will include:

• day-to-day diary management for the Midlands & East team
• arranging meetings and booking suitable venues
• planning and booking travel and accommodation
• note taking and action recording at internal/team meetings
• coordinating and attending internal meetings and events
• engaging with stakeholders (e.g. HR Directors and their teams) and promoting the National Engagement Team and NHS Employers tools and resources
• keeping a CRM system and other databases up to date
• uploading materials onto the NHS Employers website 
• provide support in financial forecasting and maintain spreadsheets
• raising purchase orders using FocalPoint
• using Social Media as a communication tool
• occasional requirement to travel

The successful candidate will have excellent organisational skills, the ability to manage a range of tasks and develop good relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.  

To Apply

Please download the job description and complete the application form.

Application deadline: 25th November 5pm
Interview date: Week commencing 2nd December

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.

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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 Manager - Estates Team
The Old Police House, Hyde Park

About Us

Created in March 2017, The Royal Parks is a charity that supports and manages 5,000 acres of historic parkland across London. Millions of Londoners and tourists visit our beautiful sites, which offer unparalleled opportunities for enjoyment, exploration and healthy living in the heart of the capital.

We look after eight of London’s largest open spaces; Hyde Park, The Green, Richmond, Greenwich, St James’s, Bushy and The Regent’s Parks, and Kensington Gardens. We also manage other important open spaces in the capital including Brompton Cemetery, Victoria Tower Gardens, Canning Green and Poet’s Corner.

We are now looking for a Project Manager to join our team to help us maintain our beautiful and significant spaces.

The Benefits

- Salary of up to £41,000 per annum DOE
- Pension scheme
- 26 days' holiday per annum plus public holidays
- Beautiful offices in the Old Police House in Hyde Park
- Take on an engaging role with a supportive, innovative and flexible organisation

If you are a qualified project manager, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop professionally in a unique, historic environment.

You will become a pivotal part of making our parks a welcome haven. We’ve had plenty of success in the past delivering amazing projects such as the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games.

So, if you are ready to support the ongoing revitalisation of our irreplaceable Grade 1 Listed landscapes, this is the role you’ve been waiting for.

The Role

As a Project Manager, you will be taking the lead in managing a range of construction related projects across all the Royal Parks.

You will manage a multi-disciplinary team and be responsible for projects from concept and initial design, through to planning, tender and delivery.

Your role will also involve:

- Managing external specialist services such as Architects, Engineers and Planning Consultants
- Providing support to the Senior Project Manager
- Working with our Project Sponsor on water management related installations and research
- Overseeing our Works Team
- Preparing the programmes, budgets and highlight reports for the Works Team
- Providing direction to the Project Support Officer

About You

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

- Management experience, ideally gained within an estates project management environment and multi-disciplinary teams of professionals including but not limited to Architects, Surveyors, Engineers and Landscape Architects
- A PRINCE2 Foundation qualification or a degree-level qualification in project management and post-qualified experience
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- The ability to manage team dynamics when working across organisational boundaries
- Work as an effective team player

Experience of submitting planning applications would be beneficial. An understanding of the management of Planning Consultants would also be advantageous as would knowledge of public sector procurement and contract administration including NEC3.

Although not a necessity, membership of the Association for Project Management, or working towards this would be equally desirable.

Other organisations may call this role Estate Project Manager, Estate Manager, Project Manager, Construction Project Manager, Landscaping Manager, Senior Projects Manager, Estate Services Manager, Project Team Lead, Project Team Manager, Estate Project Lead, or Project Lead.

The closing date for applications is the 2nd December 2019.

Webrecruit and The Royal Parks 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 Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

We have a fantastic new opportunity for a Project Officer to oversee full logistical coordination and delivery of our client’s products.

Position: Project Officer (Products and Services)

Location: Bradley, Huddersfield

Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week

Salary: £17,374 to £24,449

Contract: Temporary to December 2021

Benefits: Include 25 days paid holiday (rising to 29 days with service increments) plus 8 bank holiday, Personal Pension Scheme, Healthcare Cash Plan, Online Discount Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Staff Awards Scheme, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Flexible working patterns

Closing Date: 6th December

Interview Date: 18th and 20th December

The Role

Working with the Early Years Quality Manager and Directors, the Project Officer is responsible for the day to day delivery of projects (from agreed delivery plan to post implementation review) in line with the organisation’s quality processes. The Project Officer will be responsible for the management of publications and e-learning and will support the IT administration of our quality improvement programmes, Quality Counts and Millie’s Mark.

Main duties include:

• Oversee full logistical coordination and delivery of products.
• Effective monitoring, data capture and review of deliverables.
• Liaise with project delivery teams to deliver product outputs and outcomes.
• Monitor delivery against plans.
• Monitor budgets and stock levels of publications ensuring best value.
• Assist with production and distribution of all materials.
• Assess the impact of training and consultancy delivery.
• Share findings from delivery of services.
• Liaise with Events Manager to ensure sufficient associates available for coverage.

About You

As Project Officer you will have:

• The ability to identify efficiencies and effectiveness in process and systems.
• Excellent IT skills with working skills of all MS Office packages specifically Excel.
• Familiarity with computerised record systems/databases and ability to manipulate data.
• Excellent spelling and grammar skills.
• Accurate data input skills.
• Sound time management and organisational skills.
• Excel formulae experience, to manipulate and provide results for data collection.

To apply you will be asked to submit your CV along with a covering letter detailing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role.

About the Organisation

Our client is a national charity and membership association specifically for nurseries. They work in partnership with nurseries, local authorities, national government and a range of partners to develop an environment in which early learning and care can flourish.

The organisation is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and is actively opposed to discrimination in society

You may have experience in areas such as Project Manager, Administration Team Leader, Admin, Administration, Coordinator, Product Coordinator, Project Coordinator, Contract Management, Contract Manager, Product and Service, Product and Service Coordinator.

Cancer Data and Impact Officer
Harrogate, North Yorkshire 

About Us

Yorkshire Cancer Research is one of the most exciting and innovative charities in the UK. The charity is a leading funder of cancer research in the region and has a track record of supporting ground-breaking projects and clinical trials to help prevent cancer and increase survival. We are working to save an extra 2,000 lives a year in Yorkshire. 

Yorkshire Cancer Research is entering an exciting period in its development. We are currently looking for a Cancer Data and Impact Officer to join us in Harrogate. 

The Benefits

- Salary of circa £24,000 DOE 
- Pension scheme 
- Private medical insurance 
- 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Offices within walking distance of the train station/free onsite parking 

If you have experience of analysing datasets and gathering evidence, this is an incredible opportunity to support the success of our charity by developing our knowledge of the Yorkshire cancer landscape and supporting the evaluation of our work’s impact. 

We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Cancer Data and Impact Officer, you will strive for excellence in everything you do, have integrity, champion expertise through improvement and innovation and be a great team player.

The Role

As a Cancer Data and Impact Officer, you will support the ongoing development of our knowledge base and help to analyse and evaluate the impact of our work. 

In this key role, you will: 

- Create data reports and presentations for internal and external audiences 
- Handle data and information requests from across the charity
- Work with the Cancer Insight Manager to conduct ongoing impact assessments of research awards and assist in the evaluation of service-led projects
- Create models to look at potential future outcomes and impact to support strategic decision making
- Work with our Data and Information Intern to regularly review and interpret external data sources

About You

To join us as a Cancer Data and Impact Officer, you will need: 

- Previous experience of working in a relevant field (2 years minimum)
- Previous experience of analysing datasets to highlight useful trends and statistics 
- Experience of interpreting and presenting complex information from multiple sources to write informative reports and summaries for a variety of audiences, including health experts, scientists, patients and the wider public 
- Experience of evidence gathering and using data to inform and influence decisions of internal and external stakeholders 
- An understanding of research methodologies and the ability to understand commonly used metrics 
- A degree level qualification in a relevant discipline  
- An understanding of the health information environment and knowledge of cancer data sources and regional issues would be beneficial
- The ability to think creatively, linking data and information to the work of the charity and identifying possible risks and opportunities

Other organisations may call this role Data Analyst, Analysis & Impact Officer, Insight Analyst, Data Officer, Data Insight Officer, Data & Reporting Analyst, Data Insight Analyst, or Impact Evaluation Analyst. 

Webrecruit and Yorkshire Cancer Research 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, to take your next step as a Cancer Data and Impact 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 hours per week

The Projects Officer sits within the Programme Management Team, who are responsible for the effective management and oversight of the national logistical and administrative functions of the Frontline programme.

The Projects Officer will be responsible for delivering a number of high-quality events and projects to ensure that participants on the Frontline programme have a positive and seamless experience of its administrative elements. In particular, the Projects Officer will lead on the logistical management of Frontline’s annual five-week Summer Institute, as well as the Consultant Social Worker training programme.

The successful candidate will be someone with experience of managing complex projects and large-scale customer-facing events, and who enjoys managing relationships, developing processes, multi-tasking, and problem solving. This role is fantastic opportunity for someone looking to use and develop their skills in project delivery and events management to transform the lives of vulnerable children.

At Frontline we celebrate difference and believe the strongest teams encompass a wide range of backgrounds and experience. We are actively seeking to diversify and to create a workplace that is welcoming for all, regardless of disability, religious belief, sexuality, gender or ethnicity.

For a full job description, please download the job pack.

Project Officer

£22,000 – £25,000 + Benefits

Central London Based

Deadline: Saturday 30th November 2019, 11:59pm

Application Method: CV and Covering Letter, both no more than 2 pages please.

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 Wednesday 11th December 2019, it means that you haven’t been successful this time.

Our community is at the beating heart of what we do, and plays a vital part in our projects and campaigns. 

Semble is looking for an amazing, passionate and energetic person to support us in nurturing the community, and connecting it with projects and campaigns.

• Have you some understanding and experience of project / campaign management and are keen to learn more?
• Are you a digital native, who lives and breathes social media?
• Do you believe in the power of people coming together and taking positive action to change the world?
• Do you love engaging with communities and community projects?

If that’s four big ticks from you then you should definitely read on!

1. What is the purpose of this role?

Our community is thriving, with new projects and volunteers signing up every week, and new campaigns launching.

Therefore we need someone to help us make sure that we can deliver our purpose-led campaigns to the highest possible level.

2. What will the job be like?

Most of your time will be providing support to Semble's delivery teams to deliver our growing portfolio of purpose-led projects and campaigns. 

The role will also provide a real opportunity to learn; working closely with the delivery team, attending client meetings and helping out, or representing us at events.

More specifically;

❏ Working closely with our Campaign Delivery team

❏ Playing a vital role in supporting the team to deliver our projects and campaigns

❏ Helping source community projects to receive funding or volunteers from our campaigns

❏ Attend meetings with partners, funders and clients

❏ Visit community projects and attend volunteering days

❏ Gain diverse experience assisting on the day to day delivery of our high-impact campaigns

❏ Providing content for social media

❏ Coming up with ideas about how we can get even better at all of this

3. What are you like?

Most importantly, you will have bags of energy and enthusiasm, and be a joy to work with. That is an essential part of this role, so please think carefully about whether this is really you before you apply.

You will always be willing to get stuck in, and be comfortable with admin tasks, but excited by the genuine opportunity to do more.

You need to be comfortable using the Internet, a proud digital native and social media aficionado. You’ll need to be really happy to pick up the phone and chat to people, and have good attention to detail. 

You will have at least one year's demonstrable experience in a similar project or campaign focused role, ideally working with a similar type of organisation.

You will have excellent spoken and written English.

You need to be comfortable using various tools including Microsoft Office and G-Drive, and expeirence with Slack, Trello and Harvest will be an advantage but not essential. However qucikly being able to learn how to use new tools is essential.

4. About Semble and Our Community

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 to deliver those projects and campaigns.

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 #BackyardNature (a campaign to encourage young people and families to protect their patch), #MadeLocal (a campaign to provide much needed resources to grassroots projects and initiatives throughout the UK), #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 Campaign Leads. You will have significant opportunities for personal development and play an important role in developing and nurturing our campaign portfolio and online community.

We have a lot of fun, with drinks evenings, picnics & team away days. Community volunteering is actively encouraged with each team member having 3 days per year to volunteer.

Other benefits include:
• £22k – £25k depending on experience
• Central London or Bristol location, with option of working remotely for some of the time
• 25 days holiday allowance p.a.
• Pension contribution
• Training and development opportunities 
• 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.

Projects Officer (Student Communty) 
Open University Students Association
£27,511 - £32,817 pa
37 hours per week
Permanent contract
Based in Milton Keynes

The Organisation
The Open University Students Association is the largest Students Association in the UK serving the interests of over 175,000 part-time students spread across the UK, Europe and beyond. Our job is to represent the interests of this vast and extremely diverse body of students. Whilst we operate within a world-class University, we are not governed by the OU. The OU Students Association is an independent organisation, a registered charity in its own right, run by elected student leaders. Our team of dedicated, professional staff provide the vital support needed to deliver excellent services across the breadth of our student population.

The Job
In this exciting role, the postholder will develop and deliver projects that encourage the active engagement students in order to build a strong and vibrant student community. Working within a busy team, some of the first tasks within the role will be liasing with Meet-up hosts and society leads, working on the monthly newsletter and planning for our bi-annual conference.

The Person
You should have a good standard of education with experience in planning and delivering projects, event management, a creative mind to develop new ideas and the ability to generate engaging content for our social media and other communication channels. You will be highly organised, self-motivated and capable of working under pressure to tight deadlines.

How to apply
No CVs will be accepted. Click on 'Apply Now' to download further information on the role, our organisation and how to apply.

Closing date for applications: 12noon, Monday 2nd December 2019
Interview date: Tuesday 10th December 2019

Are you committed to a healthier, cleaner world? Do you recognise the opportunities that the Circular Economy offer to the poorest? Join WasteAid as we share recycling skills around the world.

Salary: £24,800

Benefits: Pension, 22 days leave per year

Location: UK based, south east

Contract Length: 1 year, with potential for extension depending on funding

Main duties

This role will be to primarily project manage the WasteAid plastics recycling programme in Cameroon, but also providing support to other WasteAid projects and initiatives as required.

Specific tasks

• Project manage our UKAid Match community plastics recycling centre project based in Douala, Cameroon (60% of the role).
• To ensure the delivery of existing projects on time and budget as per WasteAid policy and procedure and reporting to donors as per their requirements.
• To ensure that partners are providing the required reporting materials and are undertaking the correct reporting procedures.
• To assist in the development of new project proposals, including setting realistic budgets and developing innovative approaches to try in the field.
• To support with monitoring and evaluation of projects, including developing frameworks and collecting and evaluating data.
• To build capacity of partners and stakeholders, including the delivery of training and assessments as required, independently or with third parties.
• To fully engage and support WasteAid’s safeguarding policy and codes of conduct and ensuring that partners understand and follow all guidance and requirements.
• To engage with UK based donors and supporters as required, delivering talks and presentations which may occasionally be outside normal working hours.
• Provide engaging content for the communications team to promote WasteAid’s work and positive impact.

Person Specification:

• Educated to degree level – ideally Environmental or Global Development related subjects.
• Significant experience working in a developing country, either on a community development or environmental project. Experience with waste and recycling would be a bonus.
• A track record in project management and project reporting (narrative and financial) in an international development context.
• Bilingual English/French would be highly desirable, as would experience of working in Cameroon or West Africa.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Excellent IT skills including MS Office.
• A willingness to work with waste, and to engage and support those who work with it.
• An ability to work well with other cultures, integrate and engage with a diverse partner base.
• A willingness to work overseas (25% FTE), travelling and working alone and taking initiative as required, undertaking assessments and capacity building.
• Confidence in speaking to the public and explaining the work of WasteAid to diverse audiences.
• A flexible attitude toward working and a passion and commitment for the work of WasteAid.

Brentford FC Community Sports Trust (BFCCST) is looking to recruit a highly motivated individual to join the NCS team and support development of our new NCS Programme, ensuring it becomes a key core component of our local offer for young people. The successful candidate will have drive & determination with the ability to engage, communicate and persuade young people in the 15-17 age group to join the NCS adventure.

Purpose of the Role:
NCS Project Officer will support the NCS team with the delivery of a high quality NCS programme ensuring it meets the requirements and delivery schedule as set out by the NCS Trust and partners. The NCS Project Officer will be responsible for providing initial contact with all potential NCS participants in schools/colleges. They will deliver engaging activities to promote the NCS Programme and achieve maximum sign ups across BFCCST’s specific delivery areas of London Borough of Hounslow, Ealing and Richmond.
Main responsibilities:
1. To promote NCS in schools, colleges and other settings across Hounslow, Ealing and Richmond as agreed in the organisational recruitment plan.
2. Develop and maintain relationships with schools, colleges, local authorities and other key stakeholders to promote the NCS opportunity.
3. Provide initial contact with all potential NCS participants.
4. Deliver presentations and other agreed recruitment events (e.g. assemblies, PSHE lessons) to all allocated secondary schools, non-mainstream schools, colleges, and other organisations that engage the 15-17 age group.
5. Follow agreed processes for all delivery utilising all key NCS assets and materials.
6. Collect and process key documentation (including EOIs) from all recruitment events accurately and in line with contract targets.
7. Support NCS team to engage and encourage young people who have expressed an interest in the NCS programme to convert expression of interest to full sign up.
8. Support NCS team to identify and engage with key contacts in schools/colleges who are in the position to arrange NCS recruitment events.
9. Liaise with school/college key contacts to ensure an academic year-round suite of NCS recruitment and engagement events are agreed in 100% of mainstream schools.
10. Support NCS team with parent engagement
11. To achieve weekly and monthly recruitment targets as set out by NCS Manager.
12. To report key information to NCS Manager following each recruitment event, including volume of EOIs generated, audience size, conversion rates and recruitment volumes.
13. Monitor volume of sign ups generated at each event and adjust recruitment plans accordingly to maximise participation in the NCS programme.
14. Support delivery of keep warm activities and events.
15. Attend regular team and organisation meetings reporting areas for improvement.
16. Embed the NCS Programme Quality Framework into all recruitment and engagement activities.
17. To act as Assistant Wave Leader during delivery of NCS programmes, adhering to Assistant Wave Leader roles and responsibilities at all times – leading cohorts of young people through every phase of the Summer & Autumn programme.
18. Support all Social Action Project activity and assist with maintaining relationships with local voluntary organisations.
19. To understand and comply with the safeguarding of the young people and staff participating and working on the programme in line with Trust & contractual responsibilities.
20. Work alongside other BFCCST staff and departments to maximise NCS recruitment opportunities.
21. Any other reasonable duties and responsibilities considered appropriate by NCS Manager or Education Manager
 

Skills & Competencies:
(E) - Essential (D) - Desirable
Education / Experience
1. Experience of delivering presentations to large audiences (E)
2. Excellent presentation and communication skills with ability to influence, persuade and listen to others effectively(E)
3. Experience of successful delivery of youth engagement programmes (E)
4. working with young people (particularly 15-17year olds) and an understanding of the current challenges they face. (E)
5. Sales Experience within targeted environment and proven track record as a top performer (D)
6. NCS Programme delivery experience (D)
7. Safeguarding Training and First Aid (E) – will need to be completed before contract start date
8. Proven project experience with ability to provide clear instructions for colleagues and young people (E).
9. A proven track record of managing relationships and the ability to communicate with people at different levels (E)
10. Proven leadership skills, with ability to give clear instructions to achieve the required standards (D)
11. Practical experience of managing information operating systems and the ability to interrogate data from a CRM system (D) 12. Experience of effectively dealing with serious incidents and managing safeguarding. (D)
13. Commitment to supporting young people and the principles of equality and diversity (E)
14. Experience and/or knowledge of working in Secondary schools/higher education sector (D)
Knowledge / Skills
1. Ability to relate well to young people from a wide range of backgrounds, engage them in activities which support their development and relate sensitively and confidentially to the needs of young people, parents and their families. (E)
2. Knowledge and understanding of the NCS Programme both regionally and nationally (E)
3. Experience of working with young people in a residential, education and/or outdoor setting (E)
4. An understanding of Safeguarding and Health & Safety in a School/Youth Work setting (E)
5. Experience with Salesforce or other CRM system which manages people and project information (D)
6. A proven ability to work to under pressure to tight deadlines. (E)
7. A commitment to supporting young people, and the principles of equality and diversity. (E)
8. Creative, self-motivated and the ability to work on own initiative to tight timeframes. (E)
9. Excellent communication skills including written, telephone and interpersonal skills. (E)
10. Proven planning and organisation skills. (E)
11. IT literate with particular emphasis on Microsoft and Google packages. (D)

General Information
We are an inclusive and diverse employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, age, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
All applicants must demonstrate eligibility to work in the UK.
The appointment will be full time and is available upon the receipt of two acceptable references and the submission of an enhanced Criminal Records Check to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The appointment will be confirmed upon receipt of the DBS check.