Transitions UK is an exciting and growing charity, working across Herts, Beds, Bucks, N London, Leicester and S. Birmingham,  specifically set up to address the needs of a “lost generation” of 15-25 year olds. We work with young people with learning disabilities, mental health & emotional issues, young people leaving care and those at risk of exploitation/offending. 

Hub Co-ordinator - ASPIRE Buckinghamshire - supporting young people at risk of offending/exploitation  

£21,450 pro rata, plus matched pension 

Part-time: 20-25 hrs per week. 

You will further develop and drive forward this exciting and innovative community-based project, part-funded by The National Lottery and already running for three years, including spearheading its further development in Buckinghamshire. You will have primary responsibility, supported by our FT Project Manager, to provide a mentoring and befriending service to 20 young people aged 13-21 years who are at risk of criminal exploitation or offending.

The project is also running in Watford and Hemel Hempstead, in S Bucks and in N London, and aims to further expand. Across the Aspire project, we run “Prevent” for 20-22  13-17 yr olds and “Restart” for 5-8  18-21 yr olds. You will also recruit and deploy 30+ volunteers as mentors, both younger and older adults.

You are an excellent organiser, team-leader and communicator with a hands-on approach. From experience, you are able to work sensitively and effectively with young people who have personal challenges and need support - so you will provide a quality response to the challenge further developing this project. You will be well supported by an experienced high quality team with personal support from your Project Manager.

You will be excited by the opportunities in this role and in our growing charity, and determined to achieve excellent results for the young people we support. 

37.5 hours per week

Based in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

Transitions UK is an exciting and growing charity, initially working across Herts, Beds, Bucks, Birmingham and Leicestershire, specifically set up to address the needs of a “lost generation” of 15-25 year olds. We work with young people with learning disabilities, mental health & emotional issues, young people leaving care and those at risk of exploitation/offending.

We are looking to recruit an inspiring and driven Projects Director to lead our project teams, giving them all the support they need to help us towards our goal of being a national charity, with a national footprint and a national voice for young people.

You’ll be overseeing 4 different projects, employing 20 staff and deploying over 100 volunteers. These are currently located in Birmingham, Leicestershire, North London, Herts, Beds and Bucks.  Each project targets support to vulnerable young people who are either, struggling with mental health issues, are leaving care, at risk of criminal exploitation, or have learning disabilities.

You will be reporting directly to our CEO and will have support from your projects team, and from our growing support function.

You are an excellent coach, organiser and communicator with a hands-on approach. From experience, you want to make a real difference and you are able to work sensitively and effectively with young people who have personal challenges and need help.

 You will be excited by the opportunities in this role and growing charity, and determined to achieve excellent results for the young people we support.

For more information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early as suitable candidates will be interviewed on application.

Registered Charity No 1160105.

Oasis Community Partnerships is looking for someone who can combine an entrepreneurial flair and excellent leadership skills to become the new Hub Leader supporting the established Hub at Oldham. 

The post holder will lead the development of the Hub, supporting the Academies and wider local community, and to hold the vision of integrated community delivery, which will include a range of services such as family support, holiday provision, volunteering, Youth mentoring, employability and NEET prevention. We are looking for an experienced Community Hub Leader who will take the Hub Charity to the next stage of development and grow the local community movement through our Christ-centred ethos. Some of the specific duties of this role include:

• planning, resource and coordinate the community Hub plan, measuring impact.
• building supportive working partnerships across the community and various groups.
• leading Hub strategic development, particularly around communication, income generation strategy and monitoring and evaluation.
• developing a team that can grow an Oasis Movement (e.g. engaging staff, volunteers and community workers).

This is very much a relational and project management role.  As such, the successful applicant will need to demonstrate:

• experience of leading community delivery and growing projects from start-up phase.
• innovative use of resources and budget management to maximise funding.
• a thorough knowledge and understanding community work and its’ potential for raising standards.
• an education to degree level or equivalent and /or relevant professional qualification in community development or teaching.

This is a unique opportunity for a self-reliant and results-focused individual, who is looking to make a difference in this complex and high profile field of work.  In return we offer:

• Flexible working practices which encourages innovation and fresh ideas.
• A supportive network and friendly team in a motivating working environment.
• A non-contributory defined benefit pension scheme with 7% employer contributions.
• 25 days holiday per year (plus Bank Holidays), rising to 30 days after 2 years of service.

For full details and an application form, please go the Oasis UK charity website or download the forms on this page.

Closing date for applications is Midday, Monday 8th November 2021

Interviews will be held on Friday 19th November 2021, in Oldham.

Full Time (40 hours per week),

Permanent Contract

£31,919 – 35,934 p.a.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.  Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  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.  The successful candidate will need to show proof of right to work in the UK. 

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1163889

Here at Charity Horizons we are delighted to be partnering with MAG, supporting them in their search for a Digital Fundraising and Engagement Officer. MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is a global humanitarian and advocacy charity that has one simple mission, to Save Lives and Build Safer Futures. MAG removes and destroys landmines, cluster munitions and unexploded bombs from places affected by conflict. The charity also provides education programmes enabling people to live, work and play as safely as a possible until the land is cleared. Since 1989, MAG has helped over 20 million people in 70 countries rebuild their lives and livelihoods after war and we are offering you an opportunity to be a part of that positive change.

As Digital Fundraising and Engagement Officer you will work, as part of the wider Engagement Department, to support the delivery of MAG’s digital fundraising, campaigns and engagement activity to drive online action and engagement with target audiences. In this role you will help develop compelling content targeted to resonate with different audiences across all digital and social media channels and platforms. You will also be required to ensure online and offline fundraising campaigns are integrated and digital channels are used effectively for retention and development of supporters. This role presents a chance to work in a growing and high priority area at MAG and as Digital Fundraising and Engagement Officer you will have the opportunity to have a real impact on the digital engagement of the charity.

To be considered for this role you should come to us with previous experience in either fundraising or communications. You should have some experience working on digital campaigns and possess the ability to write compelling content that can be used across various digital channels. You must be comfortable managing and growing online communities (including on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) and have a good knowledge of trends and developments in social media. A confident communicator, with strong inter-personal skills, you should have the ability to work proactively and independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

This really is a hugely exciting opportunity to join an ambitious and supportive team in a capacity that will allow you to have a real impact on the digital reach of the charity. MAG values it’s staff and puts huge focus on a successful work life balance so although the role is largely office based it does allow for someone to work flexibly from home and from the offices in Manchester.

To register your interest, or find out more, apply here or contact Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.

*Please note whilst we accept both male and female applicants, we will particularly welcome male applicants as these are underrepresented within our hostel workforce.

Glass Door is opening its hostel service for those experiencing homelessness in November. Our hostel project workers will be integral in the running of this life-saving service. 

Hostels are staffed 24 hours a day; shifts available are:

Day – 8:00am to 4:00pm
Evening – 3:00pm to 11:00pm
Overnight – 10:30pm to 8:30am (£0.77/hr premium)

The hostel accommodates approximately 55 people each day. You will be the first point of contact for guest concerns and queries.

Project Workers work as part of a two to three person team and you will be responsible for ensuring the security and safety of all guests in the hostel through the shift and that all project activities meet health and safety requirements. You must remain awake and alert throughout your shift and respond appropriately to any situations or emergencies that may occur.

Closing date: 1 November 21 (9am)

Please find the Glass Door Hostel Project Worker Candidate Information pack attached.

After reading the Candidate Information pack, please send your CV and cover letter to the email indicated in the pack by 01 November 21, 9am. 

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.

East London Dance is hiring

East London Dance is an arts charity dedicated to championing and growing the east London dance scene. Having just completed our capital project to refit a historic warehouse and create a pioneering new dance and music hub, The Talent House, we are seeking to appoint a Head of Development.

Head of Development

Salary: £35,000 - £37,000

Full-time, permanent

The Head of Development will lead our fundraising strategy with the Creative Director & Chief Executives and work alongside the wider team to cultivate and maintain a diverse range of partnerships for the organisation. You would be joining at a really exciting period as we move into a new home, providing many new opportunities to engage supporters in our work. The role will have the ability to shape our long term development, at a pivotal moment alongside the newly announced Creative Director & Chief Executive job share partnership of Kate Scanlan and Tia Hassan.

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You will be an insightful manager with at least three-year’s experience of working within the cultural, charity and/or social enterprise sectors. You will have a proven track record of successful fundraising and cultivating and maintaining a range of supporters for the arts. You will be a confident, persuasive and concise communicator, able to articulate values and beliefs, with a confidence in networking.

Deadline to apply: Monday 25 October 2021, 12noon

For more information on how to apply and a job pack please visit our website.