24 Support worker jobs near Devon
We currently have several Trainee Orientation and Mobility Specialist vacancies advertised across the South West region. Please only submit one application; this should be to your preferred location. If invited to interview, you will be given the opportunity to express interest in other locations.
As this role requires an Enhanced Disclosure check job offers will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory check.
As a Trainee Orientation and Mobility Specialist you will contribute, as a full-time member of staff, to the services delivered by the Exeter, Bristol or Reading Team whilst successfully completing all elements of the 2-year Apprenticeship Training programme in Rehabilitation Work (Visual Impairment).
The content of the apprenticeship will be covered through a mix of on the job, and off the job training.
On the job training will be provided by Guide Dogs as part of the job role of Trainee Orientation and Mobility Specialist. Off the job training will be delivered by Vision Rehabilitation Training Ltd (VRT) key details of which are below.
Vision Rehabilitation Training (VRT) Course key dates
Application deadline date (if successful, applications must be made to VRT by this date): 7th March 2022.
VRT Assessment dates: 21st March 2022
Course dates: VRT Starting in May 2022, 2-year course.
Successful applicants will be required to apply to, and be accepted by, Vision Rehabilitation Training to undertake the Rehabilitation Work (Visual Impairment) apprenticeship course.
Application Process – upon receipt of an offer of Employment as an Apprentice Rehabilitation Worker
• The apprentice will be issued with an Apprenticeship Mapping Document – this will enable them to identify their previous relevant knowledge, skills and behaviours
• A Video ‘Recognition of Prior Learning Assessment’ interview will review the Apprenticeship Mapping Document and confirm the above entry requirements
• Employer will be issued with a standard ESFA Commitment Statement – Including details of the learners prior learning and the training plan
• Signing of Apprenticeship Contract and Commitment Statement
Course Modules
The apprenticeship training course is divided into 14 modules that are aligned with the Knowledge, Skills and
Behaviours as defined in the Apprenticeship Standard
Note – Guide Dogs will pay the tuition fees as part of the position of Trainee Orientation and Mobility Specialist.
Please refer to the recruitment pack below for more information on the Apprenticeship course.
We cannot provide sponsorship for the role.
We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.
Candidate profile
How to apply
Applications need to be made using the online application form, accessed using the ‘apply’ button above. As part of your application ensure you provide to evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description.
Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If there is not enough space in your application form to provide this information, please ensure you upload additional documentation containing the additional detail.
In your application, you will need to evidence, using specific examples, how your skills and experience meet the criteria laid out in the person specification, within the Job Description below. Requirements include:
- Meeting the qualification requirements as laid out in the person specification
- Experience of working with people who are blind and partially sighted and/or relevant experience in other care settings.
- Committed to multi-agency working and can demonstrate a strong ability to liaise effectively with other professionals/agencies.
Please note; job offers will be subject to acceptance onto the Vision Rehabilitation Training Ltd Apprenticeship course.
Diversity
Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from disabled people as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invite to interview for all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.
Safeguarding
Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Full-Time Shelter Supervisor to join the team at RSPCA Little Valley Animal Shelter in Devon.
Intro
Although we are proud to be affiliated to the RSPCA (Devon Branch), Little Valley Animal Shelter is a completely separate, self-funded, small, local Devon charity (205154), located on a beautiful 20-acre site just outside Exeter. We have been operating from this site for over 30 years and despite the many challenges faced, last year we were able to rescue hundreds of vulnerable animals and we rehomed almost all these pets.
All our team are passionate about the many animals we care for and many of our staff have been with us for a number of years. With the future looking a little brighter (from the pandemic perspective) now is a great time to join our team as we have recently finished the rebuild of our new animal facilities, and are now poised to develop further and expand our services across Devon.
About this role
The ideal applicant should have some supervisory experience and 2 years'plus experience working within rescue kennels/cattery.
You will work closely with the Shelter Management Team in the day to day running of the Shelter by supervising the Animal Care Teams/Volunteers to ensure all duties are carried out to the required standard. You will ensure the best care for all our animals, delivering high welfare standards and to assist in successful rehoming.
This is a much needed full-time permanent role. A job description and further paperwork is available on our website.
About Little Valley, why you should join us.
Little Valley - Big Heart
It goes without saying that the biggest draw for people who want to join our team is their desire to help animals in need. Rest assured you will be able to see first hand the importance of your role at Little Valley and also the impact it makes on the lives of the many animals that we care for and support.
Little Valley Animal Shelter is a local Devon charity based in a beautiful 20-acre countryside site on the edge of Exeter. We are a separately registered Branch of the RSPCA meaning we are governed by certain overarching guidance to ensure excellent standards of care, but receive minimal funding from the national charity. Because of this, working for Little Valley is challenging but hugely rewarding, with every achievement making a difference to animals on site and in our surrounding communities.
It costs over £1m a year to run Little Valley and we are in a strong and stable financial position, ready to invest in the development of our beloved charity and increase the levels of support we can offer to the animals in our region.
Our team of 33 staff and over 100 volunteers is based both at the Shelter and in our 5 retail shops which are dotted around the Devon area. The Shelter has over 30 dog kennels, including a specialist behavioural area. We also have over 50 cat pens, including a special cat compound. Finally, Little Valley has a unique stand-alone facility where we can house over 50 small animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and a wide range of rodents, not to mention birds of all shapes and sizes in our private aviaries. Over the years our extensive grounds and wildlife areas have also cared for farm animals, many of which are now happy and much loved in their new homes. Working at Little Valley means you’re able to follow the journeys of the animals we care for, watching them from when they arrive with us, often from sad backgrounds, to when they are happily rehomed.
April 2020 marked a milestone in Little Valley's 30-year history as our final new kennel blocks were completed and commissioned. Over the last few years we have totally rebuilt our cattery and dog kennels to allow us to deliver our highest standards of care in the very best facilities possible. The total cost of Little Valley's rebuild project has been well over £2m.
It is a great time to join our wonderful team as the rebuild is now behind us and we are in the final stages of agreeing our strategy for the way forward. In the coming years we will be supporting even more animals who need our care in the Devon area and also raising our profile and diversifying our income streams to provide a more stable platform for the future.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
On-line Boost Deputy Shop Manager (Sidmouth) (TRD3376)
Location: Sidmouth
Hours: 12 hours per week
Salary: £5,928 per annum
Job Type: Fixed Term
Closing Date: 31 January 2022
About us
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.
Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
Oxfam Purpose
To work with others to overcome poverty and suffering
Trading Purpose
To make as much money as possible to overcome poverty and suffering
About our Oxfam Shops
Open for business since 1948, Oxfam shops are at the heart of the charity and their community, raising vital funds and increasing public awareness of what we do. They are always guided by our values of empowerment, accountability and inclusiveness and focussed on making as much money as possible.
The Role of our Deputy Shop Managers
Commercially aware and constantly looking for new business opportunities, deputy shop managers motivate their teams and create a safe and energised work environment. They have high standards, a strong drive to achieve results and are accountable for their business.
The role of the deputy shop manager is empowered, varied, busy and gives the opportunity to work with some amazing people. Shop managers are pivotal for the success of our business and can make a real difference. Oxfam operates a volunteer operating model, in which volunteers are empowered to take over most of the tasks within the shop, including running the shop in the manager’s absence.
Often the only paid member of staff, our managers and deputy managers are comfortable in this environment, really enjoy working with others and are great at delegating to their teams. Excellent communicators, they are creative, and always look for opportunities to attract new supporters every day.
Please note: This role is specifically for an On-line role
Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Key Skills and Competencies required
- Significant leadership qualities and experience. (E)
- Ability to build, retain and develop a team. (E)
- Strong drive to achieve results through others. (E)
- Ability to delegate, coach and listen. (E)
- Enjoys working with people and has a friendly and approachable manner. (E)
- Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities. (E)
- Ability to demonstrate resilience to the everyday pressures that come with the role. (E)
- Excellent communication skills.(E)
- Ability to motivate self and others. (E)
- High level of motivation, enthusiasm and a sense of fun. (E)
- Open and adaptable to change and able to support others through it. (E)
- Commercial awareness and judgement. (D)
- Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising. (E)
- Ability to understand and interpret basic financial reports. (D)
- IT literacy and numeracy skills. (Using email systems and online resources; use and understand basic spreadsheets and word processing packages. Be aware of and be open to the role of social networking and ecommerce.) (E)
- Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values (click here) as well as the promotion of diversity and gender rights (click here). (E)
- Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles. (E)
How to apply
As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), as this role involves unsupervised access to the above-mentioned groups.
Deputy Bookshop Manager - Exeter Bookshop (TRD3327)
Location: F3203 Exeter Bookshop
Hours: 36 hours per week
Salary: £17,784 per annum
Job Type: Open ended
Closing Date: 24 January 2022
About us
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.
Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
Oxfam Purpose
To work with others to overcome poverty and suffering
Trading Purpose
To make as much money as possible to overcome poverty and suffering
About our Oxfam Shops
Open for business since 1948, Oxfam shops are at the heart of the charity and their community, raising vital funds and increasing public awareness of what we do. They are always guided by our values of empowerment, accountability and inclusiveness and focussed on making as much money as possible.
The Role of our Deputy Bookshop Managers
Commercially aware and constantly looking for new business opportunities, deputy bookshop managers motivate their teams and create a safe and energised work environment. They have high standards, a strong drive to achieve results and are accountable for their business. The role of the bookshop manager is empowered, varied, busy and gives the opportunity to work with some amazing people.
Deputy bookshop Managers are pivotal for the success of our business and can make a real difference. Oxfam operates a volunteer operating model, in which volunteers are empowered to take over most of the tasks within the shop, including running the shop in the manager’s absence. Often the only paid member of staff, our managers are comfortable in this environment, really enjoy working with others and are great at delegating to their teams. Excellent communicators, they are creative, and always look for opportunities to attract new supporters every day.
Please note Full and part-time DSM positions available (salary pro-rata) with potentially, split into 24-hour and 12-hour posts.
Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Key Skills and Competencies required
- Significant leadership qualities and experience. (E)
- Ability to build, retain and develop a team. (E)
- Strong drive to achieve results through others. (E)
- Ability to delegate, coach and listen. (E)
- Enjoys working with people and has a friendly and approachable manner. (E)
- Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities. (E)
- Ability to demonstrate resilience to the everyday pressures that come with the role. (E)
- Excellent communication skills. (E)
- Ability to motivate self and others. (E)
- High level of motivation, enthusiasm and a sense of fun. (E)
- Open and adaptable to change and able to support others through it. (E)
- Commercial awareness and judgement. (D)
- Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising. (E)
- Ability to understand and interpret basic financial reports. (D)
- IT literacy and numeracy skills. (Using email systems and online resources; use and understand basic spreadsheets and word processing packages. Be aware of and be open to the role of social networking and ecommerce.) (E)
- Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values (click here) as well as the promotion of diversity and gender rights (click here). (E)
- Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles. (E)
How to apply
As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), as this role involves unsupervised access to the above-mentioned groups.
For full information surrounding DBS and the vacancy, please view the full job description.
In response to Covid-19 if you are offered a role where you are required to travel between countries please ensure you have been briefed by the Hiring Manager about any changes to working or precautions you should take as part of your role.
Deputy Shop Manager Responsibilities:
You will support the Shop Manager in the creation of plans to maximise income for the charity and will be able to demonstrate how you have worked in the community to promote a cause or an organisation. Organisational and delegation skills are vital to ensure consistency of operation when you are away from the shop.
Deputy Shop Manager Requirements:
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
We are always looking for talented people from all backgrounds, to join us and help improve the lives of children and young people with cancer and their families. We particularly want to encourage people from under-represented groups to step forward and apply to work or volunteer with Young Lives vs Cancer.
Young Lives vs Cancer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
In return for your commitment, we offer a great reward package, which includes generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme and season ticket loan.
About Young Lives vs Cancer:
When a child is diagnosed with cancer life becomes full of fear, for them and their family. Fear of treatment, but also of families being torn apart, overwhelming money worries, of having nowhere to turn, no one to talk to.
At Young Lives vs Cancer, we help families find the strength to face whatever cancer throws at them. And you could be a part of the team making it happen.
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset
Contract Type: Permanent,
Hours: Part time, 21 hours per week
Salary: £10,374 actual per annum
Closing Date: 4 February 2022
Interview Date: 9 February 2022
You may have experience of the following: Deputy Shop Manager, Assistant Store Manager, Charity, Retail, Assistant Manager, Store Management, Third Sector, Business Development, Charities, Volunteer, Voluntary Sector, Charity Shop, NFP, Not for Profit, etc.
Ref: 106 216
Deputy Shop Manager (Sidmouth) (TRD3375)
Location: Sidmouth
Hours: 18 hours per week
Salary: £8,892 per annum
Job Type: Open ended
Closing Date: 31 January 2022
About us
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.
Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
Oxfam Purpose
To work with others to overcome poverty and suffering
Trading Purpose
To make as much money as possible to overcome poverty and suffering
About our Oxfam Shops
Open for business since 1948, Oxfam shops are at the heart of the charity and their community, raising vital funds and increasing public awareness of what we do. They are always guided by our values of empowerment, accountability and inclusiveness and focussed on making as much money as possible.
The Role of our Deputy Shop Managers
Commercially aware and constantly looking for new business opportunities, deputy shop managers motivate their teams and create a safe and energised work environment. They have high standards, a strong drive to achieve results and are accountable for their business.
The role of the deputy shop manager is empowered, varied, busy and gives the opportunity to work with some amazing people. Shop managers are pivotal for the success of our business and can make a real difference. Oxfam operates a volunteer operating model, in which volunteers are empowered to take over most of the tasks within the shop, including running the shop in the manager’s absence.
Often the only paid member of staff, our managers and deputy managers are comfortable in this environment, really enjoy working with others and are great at delegating to their teams. Excellent communicators, they are creative, and always look for opportunities to attract new supporters every day.
Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Key Skills and Competencies required
- Significant leadership qualities and experience. (E)
- Ability to build, retain and develop a team. (E)
- Strong drive to achieve results through others. (E)
- Ability to delegate, coach and listen. (E)
- Enjoys working with people and has a friendly and approachable manner. (E)
- Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities. (E)
- Ability to demonstrate resilience to the everyday pressures that come with the role. (E)
- Excellent communication skills.(E)
- Ability to motivate self and others. (E)
- High level of motivation, enthusiasm and a sense of fun. (E)
- Open and adaptable to change and able to support others through it. (E)
- Commercial awareness and judgement. (D)
- Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising. (E)
- Ability to understand and interpret basic financial reports. (D)
- IT literacy and numeracy skills. (Using email systems and online resources; use and understand basic spreadsheets and word processing packages. Be aware of and be open to the role of social networking and ecommerce.) (E)
- Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values (click here) as well as the promotion of diversity and gender rights (click here). (E)
- Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles. (E)
How to apply
As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), as this role involves unsupervised access to the above-mentioned groups.
For full information surrounding DBS and the vacancy, please view the full job description.
Job Role
Working as part of the Smart Communities team you will deliver professional advice and support and project delivery to a variety of clients. Typical clients include community groups from diverse ethnic backgrounds as well as other community organisations, social enterprises, private sector and statutory organisations.
Key Tasks
- Delivering consultancy projects either individually or as part of a team to include the tasks described below.
- Working with the Somerset Diverse Communities team to support community groups from diverse ethnic backgrounds to develop their activities and structures to enable them to flourish.
- Enabling community based organisations to develop their skills and confidence in bid writing, governance, finance and planning so they can thrive and grow.
- Identifying income opportunities through your work and informing your line manager, contributing to developing bids/projects.
- Contributing towards the overall strategic aims of the organisation.
- Implementing a work programme as agreed with your line manager to meet the key performance indicators.
- Taking part in training that is relevant and appropriate to the post as approved by your line manager.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Bid writing support and fundraising
- Assisting organisations to develop funding plans for their projects or activities.
- Offering guidance on and write funding bids for clients.
Community engagement and consultation
- Identifying and promote relevant funding opportunities to clients.
- Carrying out community consultation projects as required by clients. This should be carried out in the most appropriate way to ensure it is inclusive, effective and robust.
Report writing
- Writing reports as part of project delivery that are well written and fulfill the project brief.
Project delivery
- Plan, manage and deliver specific projects as required.
- Deliver community consultations for a wide range of organisations including social enterprises, charities, parish councils, community buildings, and statutory bodies.
Information and Promotion
- Working with the team to promote and market Smart Communities services.
- Produce regular articles or blogs for the Smart Communities website and social media.
- Provide and deliver training events on relevant topics as appropriate.
- Keep up-to-date with national and local issues, trends and developments, which are relevant to the job role and likely to influence the work of Smart Communities.
- Represent and promote the work of Smart Communities with current and potential clients, funders, statutory bodies, businesses, social enterprises and voluntary sector organisations, partners and communities including representation on relevant bodies.
- Support the development of the Somerset Social Enterprise Network.
- Be an active member of the Smart Communities team and to share knowledge and information with colleagues.
- Signpost enquiries to appropriate support and guidance if Smart isn't the right organsation to help.
- Liaise with and represent the wider CCS group.
Consultancy Tasks
- Assist the Business Development Officer, the Smart Communities Manager and the Development Manager to tender for pieces of consultancy work, designing and drawing up proposals and contracts using our templates and processes.
- Deliver consultancy projects to budget, in time and to the brief agreed.
- Support social enterprises to enable regeneration, social change and improve quality of life.
General Tasks
- Complete weekly timesheets.
- Undergo an annual appraisal and regular supervisory sessions.
- Attend regular team meetings (in person and online).
- Attend the organisations events.
- Attend other local, regional and national events as appropriate.
- Travel to office on a regular basis.
Other requirements
- Access to a reliable broadband connection.
- Full current driving licence and access to a reliable car insured for business purposes.
- Able to attend occasional evening / weekend meetings with communities as required.
*This role is home based and flexible working. Attendence at the CCS office in Taunton and county wide travel will be required*
To apply please submit your CV and a (maximum 2 page) covering letter detailing your interest in this position and how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
They aim to recruit passionate, friendly and enthusiastic staff who are motivated to really make a difference to the lives of the children and families who visit them.
Joining their busy team in this role you will have the enthusiasm and drive to develop income, build relationships, grow event support and initiate opportunities.
Area Fundraiser Requirements:
An engaging and inspiring communicator, you will raise significant awareness of the organisation by achieving demanding speaking engagement and other non-financial and financial targets. Leading volunteer management within the area, excellent organisational skills and proven success in a relevant role such as fundraising or sales is essential.
This interesting and varied role has a requirement to work at weekends and at different locations across the South West at times. Work will be undertaken from home, their children’s hospice and in the community. A full UK driving licence is an essential requirement.
They value their staff and offer an excellent working environment with an enthusiastic and committed team.
Closing Date: Wednesday 2nd February 2022
Anticipated Interviews: Across Tuesday 8th & Thursday 10th February 2022
Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all employees must obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. They welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Location: Plymouth and surrounding areas
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract, 1 year temporary maternity cover.
Hours: 26 hours per week
Salary: FTE £27,510 - £32,299 per annum (£19,331 – £22,697 for working 26 hours per week)
Benefits: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays) which increases with service, enhanced sick pay scheme, contributory pension scheme (7% employer), family friendly policies, occupational health, wellbeing and counselling services, group life insurance scheme, a chance to make a real difference, green agenda, excellent working environment.
You may also have experience in the following: Fundraiser, Fundraising, Charity, Not for Profit, Third Sector, Business Development, Legacy, Charities, Fundraising Assistant, Fundraising Officer, Events Officer, Events Assistant, Charity Worker, Charity Fundraiser, Charity Fundraising Officer.
Ref: 106 203
This role is a great opportunity for a driven and talented Project and Programme Specialist to join our Portfolio Office Team. You will have experience in supporting Project and Programme Managers (P2Ms), and a track record of training and assurance in project and programme methodologies.
Portfolio Office Specialist (Fixed-Term)
Reference: DEC20216466
Location: Flexible in UK
Salary: £27,574.00 - £30,590.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, 24 days Annual Leave
Duration: 12 months
Strong interpersonal and communications skills are essential as you build and manage relationships with projects, programmes and leadership teams across the RSPB. Excellent attention to detail, organisation skills and time management are essential attributes, alongside a logical and methodical way of working.
You will be required to work to your own initiative with clear priorities and work programmes established. You will have the flexibility to work from home or from any number of offices (when safe to do so).
What’s the role about?
The focus of the role will be to act as a key point of contact, supporting project and programme managers in the organisation, maintaining and developing our project management framework alongside testing, training, support, and assurance.
You will be started at an exciting time as we refresh our project management methodology and implement a new P3MS system. You will also play a key role in the change management activities required to embed the methodology and system in the organisation
Other key result areas for the role will include:
- Work with other staff/external parties to embed existing and new techniques, processes and systems to enhance project and programme success
- Provide technical expertise and analysis of the external context within projects and programmes to ensure standards/guidance as well as strategy/priorities are developed in line with business need and industry trends.
- Contribute to the definition of and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, organisational policy & frameworks and best P2M standards.
- Contribute to effective stakeholder management that facilitates collaborative external and internal relationships with appropriate stakeholders.
- Responsibility for the management and operation of small projects/programmes of work within a specialism/discipline and contribution to the delivery of projects/programmes of work.
- Contribute to development of expertise provided to the business, monitoring external developments identifying risks and opportunities in order to facilitate continuous improvement in delivery of the RSPB’s strategy.
- Develop own skills and capabilities within project and programme management to achieve high performance, celebrating successes and promoting the RSPB’s values and positive culture at all times.
- Monitor and review the work of peers and occasionally contractors and external parties, to deliver project/operational work and ensure quality standards and best practices are met.
What we need from you:
We need someone who is highly organised, self-motivated, has excellent attention to detail and can work to tight deadlines. The role will involve working collaboratively with internal teams including project, programme and portfolio boards and leadership teams, ensuring they have relevant knowledge of project, programme and portfolio management.
Candidates will be required to demonstrate experience of successfully supporting project and programme managers, providing support, insight and assurance.
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
- Initiative and judgement to resolve problems independently and/or through the Portfolio Office team.
- Understanding of relevant Project and Programme management policies and procedures relative to the role, and the quality outputs and standards required.
- Breadth of knowledge in project and programme management
- Detailed knowledge and experience of specialist software, best practices and methodologies relevant to project and programme management
- Effective written and communication skills.
- Strong people management skills and the ability to work collaboratively with peers and colleagues.
- Expertise with relevant P2M methodologies.
- Ability to influence others and explain / discuss concepts and ideas.
- Financial skills, sufficient to monitor expenditure, where appropriate
- Experience of and ability to understand, conceptualise and interpret the technical requirements of staff, volunteers and other stakeholders.
- Experience of working independently and resolving unforeseen issues and challenges.
- Experience of planning and progressing work activities within industry guidelines or organisational policy, occasionally applying initiative and independent judgement.
Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
- Ability to demonstrate the competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post having acquired the necessary knowledge and skills in a similar role.
This is a fixed-term, Full Time role for 12 months.
Closing date: 23:59, 30 January 2022
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 14th February 2022.
To Apply and for more information:
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The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
No agencies please.