Young Barnet Foundation (YBF) is a small charity with a big reach and an even bigger heart. We are leading change across the borough, and are driven by a vision for all young people to grow up healthy, safe and happy, with the best opportunities to secure brighter futures.

We lead a diverse membership of over 200 charities, community organisations and social enterprises that deliver fun, enriching and well-being activities and projects to children and young people across the borough of Barnet. We support our members with advice, information and sharing best practice, offer networking opportunities, assistance with fundraising and foster partnership building. We also work with local authority and strategic partners to encourage sharing of intelligence, ideas, and resources.

During the pandemic, the Barnet Together partnership, (YBF, Inclusion Barnet and Volunteering Barnet), is working closely with Barnet Council to maximise support for residents, communities, and local community groups. The Community Development Advisor will play a key part in providing this support, including helping organisations to maintain services, adapt their delivery, and provide Covid19 specific help, with a key focus on fundraising and organisational development.

We are looking for a passionate, methodical and organised individual, capable of working independently as well as part of a small team in a fast-paced environment. You will ideally bring experience of working with the voluntary sector and community groups. You will need to be conformable communicating with stakeholders at all levels, be a fast learner, with an enthusiastic and positive approach.

Key responsibilities include:

• Working with relevant colleagues to
  • identify development and support needs across the sector
  • develop resources
  • track and assess funding opportunities
  • Support partnership bids as appropriate

• support the promotion of services and relevant activities
• reach out to members and other organisations, checking their support needs and ensuring they make use of the services
• work with existing staff to identify needs and carry out 1:1 session with organisations offering a range of support, e.g.
  • fundraising planning/need
  • budgets and financial management
  • business development
  • staffing and governance
  • technical support, e.g. Gift Aid and GDPR requirements

Additional documents: Job Description and Person Specification

Founded in 2008, the Foundation has distributed £1.7 in grants to over 1,000 community organisations across the Wakefield metropolitan district.  Although this has had a significant impact, the current crisis has made the role of the foundation more important than ever, as we work to increase the resources available to meet current and future community need.

The successful candidate has specific responsibility for reviewing the Foundation’s fundraising strategy in order to maximise the funds available for grant-making. In addition, the foundation is focusing on developing its membership scheme – Investors in Communities – and running major events of which the annual Wakefield Volunteer Awards – Unsung Heroes – is now well established across the district.

With the retirement of the current post-holder this autumn, we are looking for an experienced fundraiser with a passion for community development. S/he will have a strong vision for how the foundation can achieve and surpass its potential and income targets, capitalising on the opportunities available locally, regionally and nationally with particular reference to business and their commitment to supporting the communities of Wakefield District. This is an opportunity to make a major impact on what we do and how we do it.

A comprehensive information pack is available and can be downloaded from the foundation’s website .

• The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 31 July.
• Interviews will be held in Wakefield during w/c 10 August.

BIHR’s Human Rights Officers are an integral part of the team, enabling change through human rights by working with People, Communities, and Systems, taking what we learn from this to influence Policy.

A passion for human rights in the UK is a must. A commitment to ensuring the best possible practical use of domestic standards outside the courts is essential. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with solid knowledge of the Human Rights Act. This not an entry level role, and requires a level of experience of working directly with people using public series, community and advocacy groups, or public authorities.

BIHR is based at QMUL School of Law in East London. In exchange for our offices we teach a module on human rights, providing undergraduates with a course that focuses on the practical work of a human rights organisation. Our HROs assist with the development and deliver of this innovative clinical model. The role is home-based initially, due to Coronavirus. When a return to the office commences the ability to travel to the office for a min. of 4 days monthly within the core hours of 10am-4pm, will be required. Whilst much of our delivery is currently digital, when face to face work returns, the HRO role includes significant and regular travel across the UK. This includes overnight stays / early starts / late finishes (TOIL policy applies). A willingness and ability to travel regularly for work is a key requirement for this role

Main tasks and Responsibilities

All staff members are required to deliver their work in accordance with BIHR’s core mission, always acting in the best interest of the charity. A genuine commitment to supporting change through human rights across the UK is required at all times.

A Human Rights Officer’s main responsibilities will be to develop, deliver, review and improve information resources and one-off training sessions, all on the practical use of UK human rights law (non-litigation). These training sessions will be for people with care and support needs, their community and advocacy groups, and public services and authorities

• Develop current human rights information resources, including guides, handbooks, factsheets. Identifying and creating new resources, once agreed with PPM.
• Develop our online advocacy tools that sit under Your Human Rights. Identifying and creating new online tools, once agreed with PPM.
• Deliver a range of one-off training sessions through BIHR’s open calander. Identifying and creating new trainings, once agreed with PPM.
• Deliver a range of one-off training sessions for client teams
• Provide short talks for a range of audiences. Identifying potential new clients and working with the PPM to develop these relationships.
• Reflect on the evaluation learnings of the above and incorporating this into future activities.
• Update BIHR’s website on the above activities, ensuring engaging and impactful content.
• To complete the above tasks using remote/digital means and via face-to-face work, with a clear understanding of accessibility and the needs of audiences

Develop, deliver, review and improve programmes on change through human rights. This is to be done alongside people with care and support needs, their community and advocacy groups and public services and authorities (including frontline staff, mangers and leaders, local and national commissioners and regulators)

• Develop, deliver and evaluate a range of projects with the above audiences, and a clear understanding of the needs of these different groups (rights-holders and duty-bearers)
• Use of a range of different learning and engagements approaches, including training, peer learning, network development, case and practice reviews, policy reviews and developments, and think creatively about the best means of supporting human rights capacity development.
• Establish clear project plans to guide deliverables and set expectations with partners, ensuring timely and effective interventions delivered within budget.
• Ensure effective monitoring and evaluations, with an emphasis on participative qualitative learning which can be shared internally and externally, including ensuring relevant information is collected and available for funder reporting.
• Update BIHR’s website on the above activities, ensuring engaging and impactful content.
• To complete the above tasks using remote/digital means and via face-to-face work, with a clear understanding of accessibility and the needs of audiences

Develop, deliver, review and improve policy work which enables people, community groups and public services/authority staff be heard in national debates about human rights law and policy

• Keep up to date with policy and legal reviews and opportunities in Westminster and the devolved nations, identifying key interventions for BIHR to share evidence on the practical value of a human rights approach to other laws and policy.
• Keep up to date with policy and legal review and opportunities in Westminster and the devolved nations, identifying key interventions for BIHR to share evidence on the value of domestic human rights law for people in their everyday lives.
• Lead policy interventions on the above by developing BIHR and joint/shared evidence submissions, policy papers, briefings, etc.
• Develop BIHR’s online communities of practice (3: people, community groups, public service/authority staff) supporting people to share their experiences to feed into policy interventions  
• Keep up to date with European and International mechanisms offering BIHR the opportunity to share evidence and commentary on human rights in the UK for the benefit of those we support. Agreeing any interventions with the PPM and actioning.

Research, analyse and produce commentary on a range of human rights issues impacting people’s everyday lives in the UK

• Use BIHR’s monitoring and evaluation data, and input from communities of practice, to research key human rights issues in the UK and develop public commentary
• Identify and respond to relevant external research and commentary on human rights issues relevant to BIHR’s work
• Provide commentary via a range of means including blogs and news pieces (for BIHR and for other groups and media), research papers, social media, etc.
• Keep up to date on key changes to law, policy and practice on UK human rights legislation, e.g. case law developments, new laws, etc.

Represent BIHR professionally and proactively including managing existing relationships and developing new ones, and participating in networks, forums and working groups

• Maintain and develop BIHR’s current relationships in the voluntary and public sectors, both on an individual basis and via network and forum memberships.
• Use initiative to identify and forge relationships with new partners and forums.
• Primary contact for your designated programme and policy work and relationship management and development.
• Ensuring good working relationships with a range of key contacts including policy and programmes partners and technical suppliers such as designers.

Additional supporting areas of work

• Work with the staff team to identify and secure income generating or fundraising opportunities to support BIHR’s growth and development.
• Supporting senior staff to ensure effective funder reporting.
• Teaching on our clinical module at QMUL Law School, sharing practical insights into BIHR’s work, convened by BIHR’s Director and PPM.
• Supporting colleagues with research and communications, including on social media and website development.
• Actively participating in internal meetings, review and development processes

Any other relevant duties as required by the Director or the PPM

Person specification

ESSENTIAL

Personal qualities

• Passionate commitment to BIHR’s mission and values and to working in the charity sector
• Strong team player with ability to get stuck in within a small organisation
• Efficient, reliable, flexible and collaborative working style and the ability to demonstrate initiative
• Self-motivating with ability to work effectively from home as part of a virtual team and in an office environment
• The ability, and appreciation of the need for, travel across the UK to deliver this role

Human rights knowledge and experience

• At least two years of experience of working on human rights, with specific experience of the Human Rights Act.
• A Masters level understanding of the Human Rights Act and the European Convention on Human Rights, developed either through academic study or equivalent work-related experience.
• At least one year’s work experience of working in the charity sector or the public sector in a similar role.
• At least one year’s work experience developing an understanding of human rights standards in the delivery of health and social care, particularly mental health and/or mental capacity law.
• Demonstrable practical experience of human rights in relation to another area of people’s interactions with public services (e.g. housing, children, education, immigration, policing, welfare, etc.).

Learning and development skills and experience

• At least one years’ experience of development and delivery of rights-based training for adults, preferably including UK human rights.
• At least one years’ experience of developing and delivering programmes to build the capacity of people to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to bring about social change. (By capacity building we mean more than training). This can be with people directly, with community, advocacy or voluntary sector groups, or with staff in public services/ authorities, or a combination of these.
• Experience of creative approaches to technical or legal training.
• Experience of the development of practical information resources for people to support them to make change in their lives.
• Experience of development and implementation of monitoring and evaluating work and learning from this for future practice.

Policy, research and communications skills and experience

• At least one years’ experience of policy work, demonstrating a practical understanding of political and parliamentary processes.
• Experience of developing and drafting policy submissions (e.g. work related to government consultations, parliamentary and other inquiries, or other international processes).
• Work related experience of conducting research either desk-based/legal research and/or participative research directly with stakeholder.
• Ability to understand and communicate the practical significance of complex legal issues (preferably human rights) for non-legal audiences, using plain and engaging language.
• Excellent verbal and written English language skills, including the ability to communicate appropriately with a range of audiences.
• Excellent networking and relationship management skills, developed through demonstrable experience.

Computer and digital skills

• Technologically confident, working from a remote access cloud-based system
• High level skills in Microsoft Office particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Demonstrable ability to learn new packages, including BIHR’s website and social media platforms and programmes

Organisational skills

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, including meticulous proof-reading and editorial support to colleagues
• Excellent administration and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously to a high standard
• Ability to work under pressure to deadlines, including remotely and adapt to a fast-moving environment

DESIRABLE

• Experience of using video conferencing or similar tools to delivery online sessions or a clear demonstrable ability to do so
• Experience of co-production approaches to working
• Experience of developing easy read material
• Knowledge of UN mechanisms relevant to the UK
• Experience of social media for professional purposes
• Experience of working with children or young people to deliver education and training
• Experience of delivering university level education

To apply for the post

Please use the application form provided. CVs or cover letters will not be considered. Please read the application form carefully and complete it in accordance with the instructions, particularly the personal statement section, which should address every part of the above person specification. Incomplete application forms will not be considered. No agencies please. Completed applications must be received by 10am Monday 10 August 2020. Late applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be online via Zoom are likely to take place on Friday 21 August 2020 you should be available for and online interview on this date. If you have not heard back by that date, please note you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. We are unable to provide feedback to non-shortlisted applicants.

We operate a rigorous interview process, which will consist of:

• A prepared verbal communication task for you to present at the interview (max 10 mins)
• A timed written task which you will be asked to complete within a time period prior to the interview, which you can chose (max 2-hour task)
• An online interview with a panel with unseen questions, using Zoom (max. 90 mins)

MANCHESTER CARES: DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

• Salary: £26,000 (plus travel)
• Full time, permanent position (37.5 hours per week)
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible working hours

Manchester Cares is a community network reducing loneliness and isolation amongst older and younger people alike; improving the confidence, belonging, purpose and power of all participants; and bringing people together to bridge the gaps across social, generational, digital, cultural and attitudinal divides.

In your new role as Development Coordinator at Manchester Cares, you will lead our local fundraising – by creating and managing challenges, events, corporate partnerships and by securing grants from local and national foundations. Your job will be to steward supporters so that they continue to support Manchester Cares, and to identify and secure gifts from foundations, businesses and individuals.

To do that, you will need to be a powerful communicator, in writing and in person, and someone who can talk to and relate to people from all backgrounds. You will be outgoing, with an organised, collaborative approach, an authentic communication style and an intrinsic understanding of the power of networks and digital media.

Crucially, we need a people-person: someone who can guide partnerships including with corporations, Councils and long-established community groups. We also need a numbers person, someone methodical, target focused and strategic, who can work with our national Head of Community Fundraising to drive a shared vision. And we need a self-starter: someone committed, tough, and focused working alone as well as collaboratively; who is passionate about developing Manchester Cares over the coming years.

Finally, we need someone who understands and is motivated by the demographics and social challenges of our communities and the issues we work on, and in particular who is passionate about and can clearly promote our vision for building close community networks to tackle isolation and loneliness.

In achieving this vision you will be trusted to work independently at this exciting organisation, with a growing profile and backing from local and national supporters. And you will be provided with development challenges and opportunities to play a pivotal role in the development of Manchester Cares and The Cares Family. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

Please read the full job description and details on how to apply via the Manchester Cares website.

Manchester Cares is an anti-racist organisation committed to advancing anti-racism in our work and in our communities. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, who are currently under-represented in our organisation. We are an equal opportunities employer.

USPG is developing a new organisational strategy in which this role is central. We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic individual with great people skills to implement the new strategy with churches, theological institutions and church leaders in Britain and Ireland working through and with a growing network of USPG volunteers. USPG is building lasting relationships with  the training institutes and programmes for clergy and lay leaders of the Anglican Churches of Britain and Ireland, as is seeking to grow and develop our offering, bringing global mission into the heart of local mission. You will be theologically literate, confident in a range of educational and volunteering settings, and enjoy engagement in a broad range of educational and facilitating settings.

Your role

• To develop the Volunteering Strategy of USPG in order to support the growth of Church Engagement in Britain and Ireland.
• To work strategically with colleagues to ensure that volunteers are recruited, trained, resourced and deployed effectively.
• To work closely with and support the Fundraising Manager as they manage the development of mass appeals and church fundraising products ensuring that churches and volunteers have the resources to engage with USPG and fundraise effectively.
• To co-ordinate USPG’s engagement with theological education in order to raise the profile of global mission, and particularly USPG, with ordinands and trainee lay ministers, curates and new licensed lay ministers. 

USPG is looking for someone who is

• Theologically literate and articulate, able to communicate and inspire a wide range of church audiences.
• A strategic thinker and team player who can help USPG deepen our engagement with the Churches of Britain and Ireland
• Has an ability to recruit, motivate, direct and deploy volunteers to support the mission of USPG
• A Christian with a knowledge of the Anglican Communion.

This appointment is subject to safer recruitment procedures, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Applications must be recieved by 9am on Friday 24 July 2020,  using our application form, CVs will not be accepted.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 30 and Friday 31 July 2020.

Southwark Day Centre for Asylum Seekers has secured 3 years’ funding for a skilled Volunteer Coordinator to recruit, induct, train and supervise volunteers. You will be centrally involved in the allocation of tasks and responsibilities and in the supervision and retention of volunteers.

The post holder will play a major role in ensuring that our organisation is staffed with the best and most reliable volunteers, and that they are correctly deployed for the fulfilment of our work supporting asylum seekers and refugees.

The post holder will possess the skills to motivate and inspire volunteers. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with people from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience is required.

Please read the full Job Description and Person Specification ( attached)  prior to applying for this position

The closing date for completed applications is noon on Monday 13th July 2020 with interviews being held on Monday 27th July 2020. 

All that we do is only possible because of the amazing generosity and commitment of our volunteers, and our desire is to see volunteers fully integrated into the life and community of Church Army nationally as well as locally. Over the last year, the Volunteer Facilitator has been exploring volunteering within Church Army. As volunteers are spread widely across the UK and Ireland and involved in a wide variety of different ways, a challenge of this role is to identify processes that are appropriate for all of our volunteers. This role therefore suits someone who can adapt easily, is ready to try new things, and will enjoy establishing new practice and groundwork in a varied role. 

The successful candidate will understand the importance of volunteers, either from their own experience or from a similar role, and be passionate about the work of Church Army; able to work with people unconditionally, and from all walks of life. We are looking for someone who is an encourager, able to identify people's contributions and have excellent people & interpersonal skills.

For more information, please see the recruitment pack and our website. 

Are you an inspirer?  A motivator?  Great at bringing people together to help support green spaces? 

Then Urban Green Newcastle wants to hear from you!

We are seeking someone with energy and enthusiasm to encourage involvement with Urban Green Newcastle.  Someone to develop the volunteering offer, and create the most amazing experiences which will inspire, reward and help people feel welcomed and valued.  To help more people feel connected and committed to keeping our wonderful parks and allotments special.

As a new organisation, this is a rare opportunity to be part of something really special.  We are all about collaborating, building close relationships and working with others.  We love our green spaces and want more people to enjoy them – so if you feel you would love this challenge, we would love to hear from you!

Closing date for applications:  Monday, 3 August at 9am

Interview date: w/c 10 August

Victim Support is looking for a Volunteer Manager to join the team based in Bradford and Calderdale.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

The main purpose of this role is to recruit, manage and develop a team of volunteers to carry out specific duties, mainly providing support to victims of crime, but also other duties such as fundraising, community engagement and administration.

You will work closely with other members of the service delivery team, to ensure that victims of crime have the best support possible.

Please see Job Description for further details.

VS are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks along with Police Vetting will be required.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the essential criteria, which are marked in the person specification. In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for our staff. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We welcome applicants from all communities and as part of our commitment to the we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

Detention Action has run an innovative alternative to detention project for ex-offenders at risk of long-term immigration detention for the past five years. The project has demonstrated that, with reintegration support, ex-offenders can live successfully in the community, keeping in contact with immigration authorities and not reoffending. Over this time the project has taken a number of referrals from the Home Office.

The Community Support Project (CSP) provides one-to-one case management and support delivered by an experienced practitioner with extensive experience of working with ex-offenders. Taking a person-centred approach based on intensive engagement and dialogue with clients, the project enables them to develop skills and confidence in order successfully to make the transition to life in the community.

This is an exciting time for the project as we look to expand an already highly successful project, and seek a new Community Support Officer to work with the Community Support Director. The purpose of this role is to be responsible for enabling migrants to make a successful transition from immigration detention and custody to the community. 

Main areas of responsibility:

One-to-one work: 

• To provide support to migrants leaving immigration detention or custody, including working with them to draw up a transition plan, identifying and making referrals to services available to them, provide ongoing emotional support and intensive crisis support, recording case notes, face-to-face and by telephone;
• To support and assist migrants to participate in activities in the community and meet their terms of release.
• To develop relationships with organisations working with migrants in the community; 
• Alongside the Director and Community Support Manager, to present the project to external stakeholders and partners;
• To represent Detention Action at external meetings and forums; 

General:

• To ensure that required paperwork and monitoring is completed, including updating of case files;
• To contribute to the further development of the project, including ongoing review and evaluation, working closely with colleagues to embed the project in our other services; 
• To attend internal meetings, including taking minutes;
• To be self-servicing with regards to administrative work.

We will be considering both local and remote candidates for this role.

Fixed term contract to 31 March 2021
Volunteer Manager
Ref: V272
Hours/Days per week: 21/3
Salary: £13,602 (FTE £22,668)
Location: Haverfordwest – currently homebased with regular travel throughout Pembrokeshire
Closing date: 12pm Wednesday 22 July 2020
Interview date and Location: Friday 30 July 2020 – Video call (Teams/Zoom) 
Start date: As soon as possible

Purpose of the role

To be responsible for recruiting, training, supporting our volunteers across Pembrokeshire and working closely with our partners and funders.

The main focus of work will be on the Lifeline Volunteer Responder project. In partnership with Delta Well-Being and Hywel Dda University Health Board, the Volunteer Manager will engage volunteers as lifeline alarm responders for older and vulnerable people in the county who have no friends or family they can ask to take on this duty.

Appointment to this position is subject to an enhanced disclosure check (DBS). Having a conviction will not necessarily cause a bar to employment.

In return for your commitment we offer 25 days holiday per year (FTE) plus discretionary festive leave + public holidays. We also offer a 3% employer pension contribution, flexible working opportunities and enhanced employee benefits.

To view or to download the JD and the monitoring form click the link ‘Apply on Website’

To Apply please send your CV and supporting statement with a completed monitoring form to the email address available via the link ‘Apply on Website’.

Your supporting statement is of equal importance to us as your CV and is a key part of our shortlisting process. It is an opportunity for you to outline your experience and credentials directly to the details of the post.

Volunteering Matters is committed to the provision of equal opportunities in employment and accordingly wishes to ensure that no job applicant is treated less favourably on unjustifiable grounds. To assist in the monitoring of our performance in relation to equal opportunities you are requested to complete the enclosed monitoring form. The questionnaire is for statistical purposes only. Upon receipt it will be separated from your CV and cover letter and will not form part of the selection process.

Please note: Due to the volume of applications we receive if we have not contacted you by the interview date it means that on this occasion we are unable to take your application further.

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Care about social mobility? Are you our next London Programme Officer?

We are working towards a day where no young person’s background determines their future. As an award-winning, fast-growing social enterprise our mission is to support young people from disadvantaged communities to identify and fulfil their potential. Working in partnership with schools, we deliver academic tutoring/coaching programmes that improve a pupil’s grades, confidence and independence so they can win places at top universities and high level apprenticeships.

Having turned six years old in February 2020, we’re at an exciting stage of growth and have ambitious plans to scale our impact and reach. Currently working across London, West Midlands, South West, we are looking to thoughtfully scale our aca- demic programmes into hard to reach deprivation areas. Over the next 3 years, we are aiming to support over 10,000 young people.

Role Description

London was our first hub. Since 2014, we have developed partnerships and relationships across the region with schools, universities and collaborators. We are now looking for a passionate new addition to join the team. We need an outgoing self-motivated person to enhance our work in the London region (including Reading and surrounding areas), making it a vibrant and exciting hub that delivers real social impact. At the forefront of the organisation, you will be responsible for maintaining partnerships, supporting tutors/coaches and delivering our programmes from volunteer recruitment all the way through to evaluation. This is an “in-at-the-deep-end” role and you will flourish in a small dynamic team with real influence. 

Key Areas of Responsibility

Contributing to the development of the London region:

• Generating new school leads and securing programmes
• Supporting a strong and supportive network of schools, Multi-Academy Trusts • (MATs), universities, corporate partners and others
• Ensuring retention of volunteer coaches (meeting minimum targets set • termly)
• Maintaining relationships with coaches, pupils and teachers

Create a thriving community of social mobility advocates among university students and young professionals:

• Meeting recruitment targets for tutors/coaches across London each term.
• Training volunteers in tutoring/coaching and our pedagogy.

Oversee multiple in-school and online programmes (university student led and peer to peer) across London:

• Setting timelines for programme start and finish dates
• Communicating with school staff weekly to provide feedback after sessions
• Visiting schools to oversee quality.
• Managing and running online sessions.

Programme Design and Delivery:

• Contributing to the design of current workshops and creating new workshops when needed
• Running in-school or digital workshops for groups of pupils (KS3-5) and facilitating university trips at the start and end of our programmes
• Line managing a team of Head Coaches:
• Delivering training for Head Coaches in London
• Holding 1-1 appraisals to monitor performance and set actions

Embodying our values (humility, high expectations, service, responsibility and resilience) and demonstrating commitment to our mission.

Person Specification

Essential characteristics and experience

• Passion for social mobility: we have big aims and are looking for those who share our desire to make education fairer in the UK so a person’s background does not determine their future.
• Relationship building and facilitating: this a public-facing role so you will love delivering workshops to groups as well as communicating our mission to a wide range of stakeholders (businesses, senior members of MATs, universities etc.
• Organisation: working in a fast paced young organisation you’ll be able to work between different programmes and workstreams.
• Independance: this role requires you to work independently/alone from time to time in the office and/or from home
• Resourcefulness: we’re a small, dedicated team - you must be a self-starter prepared for practical roles with lots of responsibility. A willingness to stay solution-focused with last minute challenges is a must!
• Young People: experience in a school or youth organisation/working with young people.
• Flexibility: the role will occasionally involve working evenings & weekends

Desirable knowledge/experience

• Experience working with young people in a school or youth work setting. • Experience recruiting volunteers
• Experience measuring and evaluating impact
• Knowledge of programme design, pedagogy or tutoring/coaching.
• Knowledge of UK schools and UK university sector.

Contract type: Permanent (subject to six months’ probation)
Working hours: Full time – 35 hours per week
Starting salary: £27,000 per annum (FTE)
Deadline for application: 13.07.2020 (4.00pm)
Flexible working applications including job shares are welcome.

A strong personal connection with East London would be a real asset, and candidates should bring a passion for working with and engaging the diverse community around us and an understanding of their needs. 

For further information, please visit our website vacancy page via the Apply button.

Closing date: Monday 13th July 2020 (4.00pm)

Would you like to work within an innovative and engaging organisation that is working towards bettering the lives of others through cycling?

Cycling UK, the national cycling charity, is on a mission to inspire a million more people onto their bikes. We have an exciting new opportunity to join the Cycling UK Volunteering team as a Groups Development Manager. This role is an integral cog to support our groups provision and help us reach our organisational goals of enabling a million more people to cycle.

We are looking for a web developer to join the team at an exciting at Cycling UK. This new role will assistant the Lead Web Developer and IT Manager with the on-going designing, development and testing of the main Cycling UK website (built on Drupal software) and other satellite sites in direct support of the charity’s strategic plan.

The successful applicant will have proven experience working with an open source CMS system like Drupal and have strong front-end skills in JavaScript and jQuery. Additionally, you will provide day-to-day support for staff and members and ad hoc desktop support as part of the IT Team.

The role is varied and requires excellent technical and communication skills and the ability to work well within a team, delivering high quality solutions in a timely manner.

To apply for this part time post, please complete the application form on our website along with your current CV, and a supporting statement explaining how you believe your skills and experience match our requirements for the role, directly addressing the job description and person specification. This will enable the selection panel to assess each applicant’s relative strengths against the criteria in the specification.