We are looking for an experienced project coordinator and senior immigration advisor OISC L2 (OISC L3 desirable) or solicitor with equivalent qualification for an exciting position leading our Newham immigration advice service for migrants homeless and rough sleeping.

The post holder will manage and supervise a team of OISC level 2 immigration advisors providing specialist immigration advice and casework. This service is funded by London Borough of Newham and working in partnership with local homeless organisations.

You will hold a small caseload of cases (equivalent to two days per week) working with non-UK migrants rough sleeping because of a lack of secure immigration status and/or No Recourse to Public Funds condition. You will lead the OISC supervision for the caseworkers and volunteers under this project as well as reporting and referral coordination.

You will play a key role in coordinating this project and ensuring front line work feeds into our advocacy and campaign work.

Praxis is a dynamic, award-winning human rights charity supporting migrants in crisis or at-risk, ensuring that their essential human needs are met and that they are able to overcome the barriers they face. We work to build community, challenge exclusion and discrimination, influence policy and improve services. We played a leading role in exposing the Windrush scandal and advocate and campaign for lasting changes to policy and practice to address the root causes of the issues faced by at-risk migrants.

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from those with lived experience of migration, and from diverse applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy/maternity leave status.

Who we are

Part business, part charity, part membership body – students’ unions are all seriously fun places to work. They are organisations in their own right. Professionally run, but different. Professional teams support elected student leaders to make change, improve lives and fulfil potential; we help make it happen. 

Founded in 1897, LSE Students' Union is one of the oldest Students' Unions in the UK and is the representative and campaigning body for students at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).  Like other Students' Unions, it also funds and facilitates student activities of campus, including societies, sports clubs through the Athletics Union (AU), the Media Group and Raising and Giving (RAG) charitable fundraising initiatives. 

About the job 

Making the best possible experience for students at LSE is our passion and purpose. On a daily basis you will support a range of student societies to deliver sector leading, safe and inclusive activities, opportunities and events through training, guidance and support.

You will work to develop and build partnerships with students, LSE departments and other external organisations in London to support societies to push the boundaries of what they can achieve.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about student societies, communities and student experience. We are looking for someone who is able to build strong partnerships between societies and the Students’ Union.

You will have excellent organisational skills and be able to work with people on all levels, from students taking part in societies for the first time to senior staff within the institution.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working with students in a fast paced and demanding environment, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to enthuse students and a strong understanding of event planning and evaluation. An understanding of project management and handling data will be important for this successful candidate.

We welcome applications from those with experience working in a Student Union or higher education setting, but this is not essential, and candidates with experience from other areas will be considered.

Why apply?

Because you’re excited by the challenge! The exact opposite of corporate, we’re progressive, daring and creative individuals working to make a difference in unconventional workplaces.

Benefits and Perks

In return for your passion and experience we offer:

• 25 days holidays per year 

• Additional closure periods at Christmas and Easter 

• Free LSE Students’ Union gym membership

• Cycle to Work scheme enabling significant savings on bicycle purchase

• Access to LSE staff training courses

• Ability to purchase TOTUM (NUS) card giving wide range of discounts

• Flexibility for work-life balance

• Interest free Travel loan

How we recruit

We want to ensure all systems, policies and processes are free from bias or discrimination and are fair and accessible, therefore we ask that all candidates complete our Application Process in two stages:

Part 1 (Application Form) is all about you telling us about your suitability for the role and will be used to determine if you are shortlisted for interview.

Part 2 (Equal Opportunities Monitoring and Contact Form) is personal information – so we can contact you if you are shortlisted for the interview. It also helps us gather and analyse demographic information about our applicants. This part will only be seen by HR and will not have any impact on shortlisting. 

Application forms are formatted to ensure the equality monitoring data is removed before applications are seen by the shortlisting panel. This process allows us to ensure that the shortlisting is done in a fair and consistent manner and all applicants are given the same opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.

Want to apply?

To apply, please complete our online application which can be found on our website.
 

The Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association have an exciting opportunity for an Engagement Fundraising Co-ordinator to join our Community Fundraising Team at our national office in Northampton, where we operate a trusting, collaborative, and agile working environment.

Salary: c.£22,000 per annum plus benefits

Location: Northampton with agile working

Hours: Full-time 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

About the role

You will be an integral member of the Community Fundraising Team conducting a variety of tasks. You will be involved in producing marketing and promotional activities to actively recruit fundraisers, managing the logistics and expenditure of event receptions and providing administrative support to the team.

What are we looking for?

You will:

• have experience in fundraising, marketing or sales environment.
• strong customer service skills.
• ability to devise, implement and monitor systems and procedures.
• be able to research, analyse and collate data.
• ability to work as part of a wider team.

This role involves the ability to work flexibly as required by attending events as and when required including evenings and weekends and travel throughout the UK requiring a full UK driving licence.

For full role responsibilities please view the job description.

How to apply?

We would love to hear from you and encourage early applications.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, apply online now and submit a supporting statement and CV.
 

About Us

The MND Association was founded in 1979. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We also fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised and addressed by wider society.

We operate an agile working environment within a flexible office space using the latest technology and digital infrastructure. This, together with a high level of trust and performance driven culture, gives staff the freedom and flexibility to work in the best way for them, the Association and, most importantly, people with MND.

We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers and stakeholders.
 

Important Notices

This role is currently based remotely due to the covid pandemic. In normal circumstances this role will be based at our national office in Northampton with an option for agile working.

Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.

Our selection process will be multi-stage; this may include video call screening, psychometric assessments, and competency-based interview/s.

We request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this role. We work hard to fill our roles directly and if assistance is required, we operate a PSL, which currently closed for review. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies/ head-hunters.

Group Coordinator

Dementia devastates lives. By 2021, 1 million people will be living with the condition. But dementia won't win. Until the day we find a cure, Alzheimer's Society will be here for anyone affected by dementia - wherever they are, whatever they're going through. Everything we do is informed and inspired by them.

Group Coordinator Responsibilities:

This is an exciting opportunity to really make a difference. As a Group Coordinator you will be responsible for delivering high quality groups to people with dementia and their carers across Buckinghamshire. You will organise and facilitate Singing for the Brain ® sessions, will promote service user involvement, coordinate service-related volunteers and liaise with relevant statutory and voluntary organisations in the area.

Singing for the Brain® is an Alzheimer’s Society activity that enables people with dementia and their carers to engage in in the benefits of structured community singing with an emphasis on enjoyment, socialisation and participation. You will deliver sessions both Face to Face at community venues as well as through virtual platforms (Zoom).

This position offers an excellent opportunity to join a growing team of dedicated and professional people committed to achieving the Society’s passion that life doesn’t end when dementia begins.

Group Coordinator Requirements:

You will be a great communicator with an understanding of dementia and its impact on those living with it and also the impact this has on their carers. You will be sensitive to individual needs and will be someone who is capable of organising and managing your own administration which will include maintaining timely record keeping to the highest of standards.

So what are you waiting for? If you have the qualities we’re looking for, and are passionate about improving the quality of life for people with dementia, please take the time to apply now.

About Alzheimer’s Society:

Alzheimer’s Society embraces diversity, inclusion and accessibility for all of our people. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do.

Position: Group Coordinator
Location: Buckinghamshire
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Part time, 21 per week
Salary: £10,852.20 - £11,401.20 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Closing Date: 24 June 2021
Interview Date: 2 July 2021

You may have experience of the following: Group Coordinator, Charity, Activity Group Coordinator, Dementia, Support Worker, Voluntary Services, Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP, Volunteer etc.

Ref: 100054

This is an exciting opportunity to join the British Dyslexia Association, the charity that is the voice of dyslexic people. The role of Marketing Content Co-ordinator is a new, full-time position working to support the effective delivery of British Dyslexia Association marketing communications. 

This role will harness the power of great storytelling with great content creation and exceptional customer service, working across a range of marketing materials, social media platforms, campaigns and publications, in both print and digital form, as well as assisting with the planning and publicity of events, conferences and fundraising activities.

Your focus will be to produce audience-first communications across multiple platforms to support people with dyslexia. As a key member of our Marketing and Communications team, you will use audience insights to plan, produce and evaluate high-quality content for our digital platforms, in print, and across our social media channels.

You won't just be writing excellent copy - you'll be involved in the planning and delivery of campaigns, writing, production and proofing of in-house branded materials, sourcing content to engage our audiences, growing our social media following with exciting and engaging content, and will play a vital role in supporting the day to day running of the marketing team. Experienced in communications, you'll know how to increase the reach and engagement of your content, and how to build excellent customer journeys to drive conversions.

Marine Society and Sea Cadets are seeking to appoint a Data Protection Coordinator to join our team based in Southwark (temporarily working from home). You will join us on a part-time permanent basis, working 21 hours per week, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £27,000 per annum (£21,600 pro rata) + Benefits.

Marine Society and Sea Cadets (MSSC) is a leading maritime charity in lifelong learning and personal development and is the governing charity of the Sea Cadet Corps (SCC), a civilian voluntary youth organisation engaging some 15,000 young people over 400 Sea Cadet Units, throughout the UK.  The SCC offers a wide range of youth opportunities with the same enduring objective – to give young people the best possible head start in life through nautical adventure and fun.

We are currently looking to recruit a dynamic and proactive Data Protection Coordinator to implement the Marine Society and Sea Cadets’ (MSSC) data protection policies and lead on the responses to Subject Access Requests (SARS).

Key responsibilities of our Data Protection Coordinator include:

- Ensuring work is developed, delivered and promoted in line with data protection policies and statutory requirements

- Deliver effective support for volunteers and area teams

- Good practice in relation to data protection

In return as our Data Protection Coordinator, you will receive:

- Pension Scheme

- Life Insurance

- Private Medical Insurance

- Employee Assistance Programme

- season ticket loans

- Eye Care

Closing Date: 13th June 2021

Interviews:  w/c 21st June 2021

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Data Protection Coordinator, then please click “apply” below – we’d love to hear from you!

Applications should consist of a CV and supporting statement. Without this, we sadly will be unable to consider your application for this role.

Do you believe in a world where all belong?

Do you want to make this a reality for people with learning disabilities, and create new possibilities for our society?

L’Arche in the UK is part of a worldwide federation of people with and without learning disabilities sharing life together. We build Communities with people with learning disabilities rather than for them. We nourish everyone’s emotional and spiritual lives as well as providing for their basic needs. We are committed to mutually transforming relationships and a world where all belong. We display the gift of people with learning disabilities to the world.

Salary range: £32,632 – £42,640 (plus London weighting if applicable) dependent on skills and experience. Permanent full-time position. Open to considering job share, part-time and secondment.

We are looking for a purpose-driven, dynamic National Training Coordinator to help us make a step change in our provision for people development through the integration of social care training with L’Arche’s own vision and values.

We want our 11 communities across Scotland, England and Wales to be more confident, visible and connected as a model of change and a beacon of hope in a post-pandemic world. You will be a member of the mission formation team which is playing a key role in supporting these aspirations by expanding its national provision through the launch of this key role in support of the development of L’Arche UK’s 550 plus employees.

As a key member of our Mission Formation Team, some of the initiatives you will undertake to help us ensure excellence will include:

• Managing our new L’Arche UK Assistant Induction programme across all our communities building on the excellent achievements made to date.
• Collaborate with our national leadership body to research and develop a series of induction programmes for all senior leadership roles across L’Arche UK that meet social care required standards and are fully integrated with L’Arche practice, vision and mission.
• Secure completion of Level 2/3 Health and Social Care Diplomas or equivalent by assistants across all communities. Ensure that all leaders achieve the minimum of a level 5 Diploma or equivalent appropriate to their role within two years of appointment.
• Manage data monitoring for all training programmes and initiatives under your management, evidencing return on investment and sourcing external funding where possible and ensuring the financial viability of all initiatives.

The location is flexible. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, especially from candidates who are disabled or from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, since these backgrounds are currently under-represented in L’Arche management.

Are you inspired to bring your skills, leadership and values to support our vision of a more human society?

Please visit our website via the button to see the full application pack and to complete the application form. Closing date 8am Monday 21st June 2021. Interviews 30th June and 1st July (online).

Senior Events Coordinator

• Full time, although part time hours will be considered
• Permanent
• Remuneration: £34,214 - £35,947 per annum
• Location: 10 Queen Street Place EC4R 1BE once COVID-19 restrictions lift, with opportunity for blended working.

About us

Transparency International UK (TI-UK) is the country’s leading anti-corruption non-governmental organisation, and is part of a global coalition sharing one vision: a world in which government, business, civil society and the daily lives of people are free from corruption. Further details of our work can be found here.

About the role

Key to our fight against corruption is engaging people from diverse audiences via innovative and compelling events and content. We are looking for a talented and driven Senior Events Coordinator, ideally with an interest in business integrity or anti-corruption, to join the team at a busy and exciting time to lead the expansion and delivery of our programme of high quality online and, where possible, in person events.

Using your extensive experience, you will deliver events run by our UK programmes, specifically focussed on corporate audiences and improving Business Integrity. You will also work with the wider organisation running internal events that support staff learning and organisational development and external events to engage the Transparency International movement, global decision makers, donors and the wider public in our national and global programmes of work.

The Senior Events Coordinator will be responsible for:

• Shaping and delivering TI-UK’s external events programme and post programme feedback
• Horizon scanning for issues affecting business integrity and to plan, manage and deliver a programme of related Business Integrity Forum events and anticorruption in-depth roundtables
• Developing and delivering events to engage the Transparency International movement, global and national audiences in tackling corruption in Global Health and Defence and Security
• Planning and delivering donor dinners and round-table events, internal staff events and bigger flagship events such as our Annual Lecture and events to mark World Anti-Corruption day
• Researching event themes, speakers and venue
• Designing promotional content and materials, and promoting the events through our social media channels
• Enhancing the value of TI-UK digital events through scoping new platforms and trialling innovative and approaches
• Leading continuous improvement through ongoing evaluation of our events programme, collaboration with partners and learning from organisations around the world

About you

To be successful in this role you will:

• Be a self-starter with strong project management experience who is able to work with little supervision
• Have extensive corporate event management experience including lectures, panels, seminars, round tables, training and conferences, both in person and online
• Have design skills and experience creating invitations, posters and flyers
• Be able to prioritise and manage multiple demands on your time effectively
• Have an interest in and experience of digital marketing
• Be a confident communicator – verbal and written
• Ideally, have some knowledge or an interest of business integrity, anticorruption and/or compliance and responsible business

In exchange we will offer you:

• A competitive salary
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Up to 5% contributory pension
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced sickness and family friendly policies
• A flexible and friendly working environment

We believe every young person in the UK should be supported to develop and fulfill their relationship ambitions for life.  The pandemic has highlighted the immense inequalities of our relationship experiences .  Fastn was set up to confront relationship injustice.

We are searching for an Education Programme Development Co-ordinator ready, willing and able to take on an exciting challenge.You will hit the ground running and be accountable for:

• Creating and sustaining strong relationships and networks with a wide range of partners, actively influencing, and achieving tangible gains that support young people develop and work towards relationship ambitions for life
• Influencing front-line educational organisations to embed a commitment to meaningful relationships learning and relationship ambition for life throughout their work
• Creating, developing and securing uptake of tools and knowledge for educators to support young people to shape and fulfil their relationship ambitions for life
• Communicating evidence to influence key stakeholders so that support for healthy and dependable relationships learning throughout the education system prioritised and actioned
• Systematically monitoring and evaluating work of Fastn, our network and funded partners to improve  sustainability, relevance and efficiency of work

We warmly welcome applications from Black, Asian, minority ethnic, LGBTQ+, young candidates and those who may need to work flexibly. 

The role is offered as an 80% FTE (30 hours of a 37.5 hour week), with the possibility of additional flexibility for a suitable candidate.  Working hours are flexible; some travel and calls will be required outside standard working hours when conditions permit. Fastn operates an annualised TOIL system.

Although this is a short-term role in the first instance, there will be opportunities to take on a new role or similiar activity if strong performance and behaviour in keeping with Fastn's values are evident. 

About the role:

The Student Voice and Communities Coordinator will work specifically with the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. The role holder will work directly with students, academic societies and their representatives in these faculties to ensure students’ academic interests are represented effectively, and to build strong academic communities that support students’ learning and wellbeing.

The role will also involve working across uea(su) to make sure our union is meeting the needs of students studying in these Faculties, and with UEA staff to support a strong partnership with the university.

Duties of the role will include but are not limited to:

Provide bespoke support for Convenors, Course Reps and other student leaders in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and the Faculty of Science, working to develop their leadership and advocacy skills, and working with relevant staff and Officers across uea(su) to remove barriers to participation.

Oversee recruitment of Course Reps and Convenors, in collaboration with School Student Partnership Officers to ensure students across the faculties are properly represented

Ensure that all Course Repsand Convenorsin the faculties receive appropriate training and support to deal with students’ issues, and to prepare for SSLC and other School or Faculty meetings

Support the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and the Faculty of Science to develop an annual student voice plan, working with students and staff from the faculty to identify priorities, and implement improvements

Ensure effective communication between the faculties and SU is maintained via regular update meetings with key academic role holders in the faculties (e.g Student Partnership Officers, Associate Directors for Teaching)

Where appropriate, attend committees and other meetings in the faculties providing support to student leaders and insight into the student experience

To monitor and evaluate the academic experience in each faculty, and make recommendations for improvement

To support academic societies within the faculties, including the training and support of their committees

To ensure fair election of academic society committees in the faculties

Interested? Please visit https://www.ueasu.work/career-staff-roles for more information or to explore similar roles that we have available.

We’re committed to equality of opportunity for all and are passionate to ensure that our staff reflect the diverse student body we serve. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability. You can be yourself with us and be part of a union that celebrates diversity.

Amal works with many partners to enable creative endeavours that increase understanding of Britain’s Muslim communities among others and foster a stronger sense of belonging in the UK among our Muslim communities.

We are looking for two Community Engagement Coordinators, one based in Birmingham, the other in Bradford, to build trusted relationships with Muslim communities and cultural organisations in these localities, supporting them to work more closely together to increase access to and participation in the arts and culture and encounter across and between communities.

Full job description available in the attachment below

Job purpose

• To ensure that the arts and culture projects Amal supports in Birmingham meet the needs, aspirations and priorities of Muslim communities and are as effective as possible in meeting Amal’s objectives.
• To support the development of greater capacity and confidence amongst partners to work with Muslim communities.

Responsibilities

1.To develop and maintain key community relationships in areas of Birmingham with significant Muslim populations.

2.To conduct a rapid mapping exercise (to be built on over time) of the Muslim communities in Birmingham, their perspectives, the barriers they face to participation in arts and culture, and the community organisations in relevant localities. 

3.To assist in maintaining and developing partnerships with cultural and other relevant organisations in Birmingham.

4.To support the brokering of relationships between potential partners and communities and the shaping and implementation of the projects they wish to create together.

5.To assist with due diligence on partners.

6.To provide guidance to partners on evaluation.

7.To support the building of the capacity of non-Muslim partners to work with Muslim communities.

8.To facilitate opportunities for networking and collaboration to share good practice.

9.To assist in ensuring that messaging around Amal-supported projects helps to build a community of practice.

10.To assist with Amal’s curatorial capabilities.

11.To help identify potential donors in and around the location. 

12.To keep proper records of Amal’s work, relationships and community knowledge in Birmingham and to report regularly to colleagues.

Person specification

A.Knowledge, skills and experience

Essential

a) Community engagement skills and experience from the youth, community or arts environments.

b) Strong understanding of and close connections to the Muslim communities of Birmingham and of the issues affecting their lives including of a diverse range of voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations and spaces.

c) Degree-level education and the analytical skills to conduct and present research.

d) Excellent communications and presentation skills, written and oral.

e) Excellent interpersonal skills including with high-level external contacts.

f) Experience of planning and managing your workload and of working to tight deadlines without close supervision.

g) Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and Excel.

Desirable

h) Group facilitation skills including in digital formats.

i) A track record of managing close relationships with partners effectively.

j) Experience of connecting with and motivating young people from different backgrounds.

B. Attributes

a) Commitment to promoting understanding of the Muslim communities of Birmingham and of the UK more generally and their sense of belonging in the UK.

b) Commitment to high-quality arts and cultural activity as an effective means of promoting understanding and belonging.

c) Commitment to Amal’s values of social justice, compassion and conviviality.

d) Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and to safeguarding.

e) Strong personal and working links to the Muslim communities of Birmingham.

f) An adaptable approach including the flexibility to meet the requirements of weekend and evening work (to attend events and meetings with communities).

g) A “can do” attitude, enthusiasm, creativity and energy.

h) An ability to listen openly and reflectively to all stakeholders.

Other benefits/terms

• Employer’s pension contribution of 6% of salary.
• 25 days’ holiday in addition to bank holidays.

Amal works with many partners to enable creative endeavours that increase understanding of Britain’s Muslim communities among others and foster a stronger sense of belonging in the UK among our Muslim communities.

We are looking for two Community Engagement Coordinators, one based in Bradford, the other in Birmingham, to build trusted relationships with Muslim communities and cultural organisations in these localities, supporting them to work more closely together to increase access to and participation in the arts and culture and encounter across and between communities.

For a full application pack please download the attachment below.

Job purpose

• To ensure that the arts and culture projects Amal supports in Bradford meet the needs, aspirations and priorities of Muslim communities and are as effective as possible in meeting Amal’s objectives.
• To support the development of greater capacity and confidence amongst partners to work with Muslim communities.

Responsibilities

1.To develop and maintain key community relationships in areas of Bradford with significant Muslim populations.

2.To conduct a rapid mapping exercise (to be built on over time) of the Muslim communities in Bradford, their perspectives, the barriers they face to participation in arts and culture, and the community organisations in relevant localities. 

3.To assist in maintaining and developing partnerships with cultural and other relevant organisations in Bradford.

4.To support the brokering of relationships between potential partners and communities and the shaping and implementation of the projects they wish to create together.

5.To assist with due diligence on partners.

6.To provide guidance to partners on evaluation.

7.To support the building of the capacity of non-Muslim partners to work with Muslim communities.

8.To facilitate opportunities for networking and collaboration to share good practice.

9.To assist in ensuring that messaging around Amal-supported projects helps to build a community of practice.

10.To assist with Amal’s curatorial capabilities.

11.To help identify potential donors in and around the location. 

12.To keep proper records of Amal’s work, relationships and community knowledge in Bradford and to report regularly to colleagues.

Person specification

A. Knowledge, skills and experience

Essential

a) Community engagement skills and experience from the youth, community or arts environments.

b) Strong understanding of and close connections to the Muslim communities of Bradford and of the issues affecting their lives including of a diverse range of voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations and spaces.

c) Degree-level education and the analytical skills to conduct and present research.

d) Excellent communications and presentation skills, written and oral.

e) Excellent interpersonal skills including with high-level external contacts.

f) Experience of planning and managing your workload and of working to tight deadlines without close supervision.

g) Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and Excel.

Desirable

h) Group facilitation skills including in digital formats.

i) A track record of managing close relationships with partners effectively.

j) Experience of connecting with and motivating young people from different backgrounds.

B. Attributes

a) Commitment to promoting understanding of the Muslim communities of Bradford and of the UK more generally and their sense of belonging in the UK.

b) Commitment to high-quality arts and cultural activity as an effective means of promoting understanding and belonging. 

c) Commitment to Amal’s values of social justice, compassion and conviviality.

d) Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and to safeguarding.

e) Strong personal and working links to the Muslim communities of Bradford.

f) An adaptable approach including the flexibility to meet the requirements of weekend and evening work (to attend events and meetings with communities).

g) A “can do” attitude, enthusiasm, creativity and energy.

h) An ability to listen openly and reflectively to all stakeholders.

Other benefits/terms

• Employer’s pension contribution of 6% of salary.
• 25 days’ holiday in addition to bank holidays.

Do you believe that everyone is creative? And that creativity in community can change the world for the better?

Do you want a flexible, varied, inspiring job that you can make your own?

Are you good at organising and bringing people together?

Are you excited by administration with excellent attention to detail?

Do you care about people, their stories, their cultures, their passions, their issues?

If your answer to all these questions is yes - you are probably the person we need.

What kind of person are we looking for?

We are looking for a person with most (but not necessarily all) of the following experience and skills:

● Administration, organisation and attention to detail

● Warm and effective communication both spoken and written

● Book-keeping and working with budgets

● Booking travel and accommodation and preparing itineraries

● Organising people and projects

● Engaging with social media platforms

We want to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and are therefore keen to hear from a diverse range of candidates from all backgrounds with different skills and interests. We will always want different perspectives, experience and knowledge impacting on how Fun Palaces grows and develops, so while you may have a background in the cultural, voluntary and / or community sectors, it is also fine if you don’t!

We especially welcome interest from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, D/deaf and disabled candidates. 

What will the role involve?

The co-ordinator will support the work of the campaign, bring order to our very busy office, be the first point of call for our Makers and help organise the Ambassadors’ programme as it grows. They will be a key member of a small team, working closely together, and contributing to shaping the organisation.

The following is just a guide to the nature of the work and will develop in line with the individual’s skills/interests and the needs of Fun Palaces as we grow.

Office management and admin support

· Develop and maintain effective administrative and communication systems.

· Be the first point of contact for all initial enquiries by phone and by email.

· Maintain finance systems, including coding invoices, monitoring payments, preparing financial statements and working with the Albany team to prepare accounts for the auditors, with the support of the Albany finance team and the co-directors.

· Draft and monitor contracts, with the support of the co-directors.

· Maintain and develop databases including contact lists, demographic and other quantitative data, including ensuring all data regulations are complied with.

· Attend to the upkeep and maintenance of the Fun Palaces shared office environment, including digital resources and systems.

 Project work

· Develop good working relationships with our Ambassadors, Host Organisations and Fun Palaces Makers.

· Organise and attend the four annual Action Research meetings hosted in the Ambassador areas.

· Provide administrative and facilitation support for our workshop programme, attending and delivering workshops.

· Spend the Fun Palaces weekend visiting Fun Palaces across the country, collecting stories and evidence of impact, and keeping in touch with the team who will also be travelling.

· Support our evaluation work, guiding Fun Palaces Makers through the process, chasing for data, setting up appropriate methods for collection

Join our team to become our new Time Bank Coordinator! You will be a positive, motivated, creative person that can lead the Rushey Green Time Bank (RGTB) project, encouraging its diverse Members to volunteer their time and skills to help each other. You will be comfortable engaging with diverse community members to co-produce and lead their own activities to benefit the wider community as our borough recovers from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

RGTB is a multi-award winning organisation that has pioneered time banking in a health setting. For over 20 years, RGTB has provided grass-roots social prescribing activities that connect, support and inspire local people and benefit their mental and physical health. Our work has proven that connecting people to non-medical support in the community and being active is an effective way to help people gain friends, feel empowered and more confident to manage their life and maintain their independence.

The health and social care sector faces challenges to meet increased needs with reduced resources. Recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic means communities need to feel safe and inspired to be engaged in meaningful ways and that their contribution is valued.

You will ensure that those facing social isolation and poorer health can be supported to do the things that are important to them and play an active part within their local community. You will use imaginative ideas and people to make RGTB thrive with diverse and intergenerational projects that bring the community together through the giving of their time and skills. This is part of our renewal plan and vision where people will experience a greater sense of place, identity and pride about Lewisham. 

Can you help us achieve it?