Are you a Human Resources, Branding/Marketing, Finance/Audit professional looking to make a difference to the education sector by joining an academy trust board? Crofty Multi Academy Trust (CMAT) in West Cornwall seeks four non-executives/directors to join its board. Board meetings are held at TR14 0HX when safe to do so.

The Academy Ambassadors programme brings the expertise of the business world onto boards at multi-academy trusts (MATs) throughout the country to raise standards of education and improve the life chances of young people, which is critical to our social and economic success.

The opportunity

Crofty Multi Academy Trust oversees nine primary schools in West Cornwall providing primary education for 2,626 children, employing 460 members of staff, with a budget of £14 million. Of the nine schools, seven have been inspected by Ofsted under the new framework as part of CMAT, two schools rated as Requires Improvement, five rated Ofsted Good and two schools yet to be inspected. The trust is a group of schools working as one, connected by a shared purpose to enrich the lives of children and their families across Cornwall and looks to bring in more local schools to continue the successful collaboration.

The board seeks four business leaders with board level experience in one of the following:

• Branding/Marketing
• HR/Succession Planning/Talent Management
• CFO/Finance/Audit/Risk/Qualified Accountant
• Education Leadership (Primary or Secondary)

As a key member of the board you will support the trust in achieving the following over the next 12 - 24 months:

• Ensure robust governance of the trust to support growth plans and financial sustainability of the trust especially following the impact of Covid-19
• Develop a people strategy including talent management across the trust
• Develop the values and vision of the trust to build on the communication and involvement with stakeholders and the communities

What's involved?

Board governance in education is a strategic, 'eyes on, hands off' commitment which typically involves attending c. six board meetings per year/6-8 hours' time per month.

You will be responsible for:

• Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
• Holding executive leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and its pupils, and the effective and efficient performance management of staff; and
• Overseeing the financial performance of the organisation and making sure its money is well spent

As an Academy Ambassador, you will join our ambassador network which provides resources, guidance, networking events and webinars to support you in your role.

All roles are pro bono.

People from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

What next?

Please register your interest now to be considered for the role.

A full trust specification is available on the Academy Ambassadors Board Opportunites page.

Please be aware the closing date may change if we have received sufficient applications.

Bridge the gap-families in need cic is a mutual aid organisation based in Hackney set up to support families and their children in need. We aim to provide a non discriminatory service to families and their children enabling all to feel comfortable. We would love for you to join our warm and friendly team and play a part in creating our future. 

Purpose of the role

• To provide administrative support to Bridge the Gap families in need as required.

• To support the efficient administration of the Bridge the Gap families in need Projects. 

Role Description

• General office duties including word-processing, photocopying, filing and mailing.

• To undertake administrative duties in relation to the recruitment, training and general support of community helpers where required.

• To help maintain/manage  the community helpers (Volunteers) database, including data input and analysis.

• To help maintain stationery supplies and office sundries

• To support the administration of DBS checks for community helpers (volunteers) and staff and ensure all working within Bridge the gap has a Dbs 

• Set/ arrange meetings according to directors schedules , between our service and beneficiaries

• Liaise with Directors and report back any up to date information 

• Assisting the  team members in maintaining efficient, accurate and confidential records.

• Minute taking and circulation for staff and Directors meetings where required. (During meetings)

Skills

• Good verbal and written communication, with the ability to communicate by telephone and in writing with a wide range of people. Having the willingness to ask for additional support and guidance 

• Good time management, being able to manage your time wisely

• Good organisational skills

• Great team player

• Attention to detail

• Good level of english

• Confident in using IT software for example word, excel, publisher, zoom, google meetings

Commitment

The role requires at least 10 hours support per week for at least one year either homeworking or at  our base subject to availability (depending upon the tasks assigned).We meet every month for about 1 hour and a half to discuss updates and plans for next steps. There may be the opportunity to attend other events or activities associated with the Bridge the Gap families In need cic Organisation. This could be a  great opportunity for the right candidate to build experiences .

Bridge the gap Admin helper (volunteer)  will be expected to work within the ethos of Bridge the Gap families in need and have high standards of practice. The need to respect confidentiality is paramount, as is a responsible and flexible approach to the work.

The benefits of working with Bridge the gap-families in need cic team

• You learn new skills, gain more confidence 

• Build friendships with others in a caring environment

• Work in the community with a range of other professionals

• Being part of a great team and having fun

• Flexible working hours

• Receive trainings 

Equal Opportunities

Bridge the gap -families in need cic are committed to achieving an inclusive environment which provides equality of opportunity and freedom from unlawful discrimination for everyone who works within and accesses our organisation and services.

Bridge the gap-families in need cic is a mutual aid organisation based in Hackney set up to support families and their children in need. We aim to provide a non discriminatory service to families and their children enabling all to feel comfortable. We would love for you to join our warm and friendly team and play a part in creating our future. 

Purpose of the role

• To provide technical knowledge and support to BTG, working in the Hackney area

Role Description

• Receive donated devices, including PC’s, tablets, laptops and phones

• Refurbish donated devices, including wiping, resetting and fixing any necessary issues

• Provide an informed confirmation of device usability for donation

Skills

• Technical knowledge 

• Ability to understand and carry out a number of potential refurbishment needs across different devices

• Good time management, being able to manage your time wisely

• Good organisational skills

Commitment

The role requires a weekly commitment of around 7 hours on a weekly basis according to the high demands of the service between  9:30am to 4:30pm.  Or saturday 10:00am to 3:00pm However, any help is appreciated so please do not be discouraged from applying if you cannot commit to these exact times.

The benefits of working with Bridge the gap-families in need cic team

• You learn new skills, gain more confidence 

• Build friendships with others in a caring environment

• Work in the community with a range of other professionals

• Being part of a great team and having fun

• Flexible working hours

Equal Opportunities

Bridge the gap -families in need cic are committed to achieving an inclusive environment which provides equality of opportunity and freedom from unlawful discrimination for everyone who works within and accesses our organisation and services.

Bridge the gap-families in need cic is a mutual aid organisation based in Hackney set up to support families and their children in need. We aim to provide a non discriminatory service to families and their children enabling all to feel comfortable. We would love for you to join our warm and friendly team and play a part in creating our future. 
 

Purpose of the role

• To provide efficient and professional delivery and collection services in the Hackney area

Role Description

• Driver will be required to collect donations from various London locations and drop them to the BTG base and/or refurbishment addresses

• Some deliveries of donations to families may be required 

• Driver would need to have own mode of transport preferably a car or bike

• Responsible for obtaining signed proof of delivery from both the driver and recipient and returning to BTG

• Clean driving licence required

Skills

• Good verbal and written communication, with the ability to communicate by telephone and in writing with a wide range of people. Having the willingness to ask for additional support and guidance 

• Good time management, being able to manage your time wisely

• Good organisational skills

• Good level of english

• Confident driver

Commitment

The role requires a weekly commitment of around 7 hours on a weekly basis according to the high demands of the service between  9:30am to 4:30pm.  Or saturday 10:00am to 3:00pm However, any help is appreciated so please do not be discouraged from applying if you cannot commit to these exact times.

The benefits of working with Bridge the gap-families in need cic team

• You learn new skills, gain more confidence 

• Build friendships with others in a caring environment

• Work in the community with a range of other professionals

• Being part of a great team and having fun

• Flexible working hours

Equal Opportunities

Bridge the gap -families in need cic are committed to achieving an inclusive environment which provides equality of opportunity and freedom from unlawful discrimination for everyone who works within and accesses our organisation and services.

Bridge the gap-families in need cic is a Grass organisation based in Hackney set up to support families and their children in need. We aim to provide a non discriminatory service to families and their children enabling all to feel comfortable. We would love for you to join our warm and friendly team and play a part in creating our future. 

Role Description 

Bridge the gap team is recruiting a project coordinator for the community Digital Project to lead on the set-up and management of the project and activities that bring families and the community together, providing the much needed support and connection missing in children and families lives.We need someone who can  offer flexibility to fit around their time and the service, has experience of management, creating and running groups or projects, talking therapies or other related areas with passion for the cause and for helping people who desperately need our help.

We require a project coordinator to be able to identify and evaluate potential risks before the project begins. They should be able to know how to then avoid risks or at least minimize their impact. Therefore making sure a project or activity is being run smoothly. 

 The Community Digital Project is aiming to target the digital divide exacerbated by Covid-19 by supporting children and their families who are at risk of digital exclusion.

 The project will support the target group with the shift to digital learning, accessing virtual Tutoring whilst equipping parents with the relevant skills to support their children in the new virtual and remote working environment. It will do this by assessing the reason behind the families digital exclusion and then targeting support to overcome the barrier, this could range from access to equipment or broadband, lack of relevant skills or a requirement for ongoing support with digital developments.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring service check

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• Networking with other IT companies to seek for devices

• Act as liaison between project participants and partners, providing a consistent point of reference and guidance for all agencies. 

• Promote the project to relevant partners to ensure the funding criteria is met.

• Attend weekly london tech collective meeting with other organisations to bounce ideas

•  Look for internet providers to see if support can be offered to families to access the internet

• Liaise with admin to monitor Project IT equipment distributed to families and get a better understanding of the amount of families and children requiring devices and internet

• Liaise with schools to connect with them to provide more children with access to a device

• Monitor and evaluate project according to each grant spent 

• Capture good news stories and ensure progression outcomes meet funding criteria 

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Skills:

• Time management. 

• Budgeting and cost estimating for projects being carried out.

• Planning resourceful activities/ Project. 

• Good Communication- This is required to be able to convey messages to clients and team members

• Leadership skills- using own initiative

• Good Organizational skills 

• Negotiation skills

• Team management skills

• Risk management skills

• Problem-solving skills

Are you?

• Friendly, self-motivated with good attention to detail

• Able to work independently and take initiative when required

• Confident with great communication skills (written and verbal)

• Good with IT skills (Microsoft Office, Excel etc)

• Reliable, punctual with excellent organisation skills

Commitment

There’s flexibility with the Days and times you are available.  You can state this in the application form when completing. 

We really value our Community volunteers so in return for you giving up your time for us, you can expect:

• A warm welcome into our organisation

• online group induction and training session

• On-going support from staff

• An opportunity to develop new skills and add to your CV

• A reference for your time with us

• Reimbursement of travel expenses and reasonable out of pocket expenses towards activities

• refreshments/lunch whilst at base

• Invitations to any events relevant 

• A genuine opportunity to make a difference and become part of our friendly community

Equal Opportunities

Bridge the gap -families in need cic are committed to achieving an inclusive environment which provides equality of opportunity and freedom from unlawful discrimination for everyone who works within and accesses our organisation and services.

We are looking for volunteers to provide support and friendship as part of our befriending service. As a Live Well with Hearing Loss Befriender, you will phone service-users at a regular time each week, or write letters on a regular basis, and provide essential companionship for those who are lonely, socially isolated or who may not be able to leave their home easily.

The Live Well with Hearing Loss service supports people who are deaf or have hearing loss or tinnitus and is an initiative newly-funded by the Welsh Government and delivered by RNID in partnership with Centre of Sign-Sight-Sound.

You will have the opportunity to meet people in different situations and make a real difference to the people you support. You'll receive training and may learn new skills relevant to your role. You'll gain experience volunteering in the third sector and an experience to improve your CV.

Online Retail Volunteer

At Oxfam Ealing Bookshop we sell our most valuable, weird, and wonderful books through Oxfam's own online shop. Working from our stock room, you’ll help us raise money to fight poverty and inequality.

You will develop online retail experience and learn many transferable skills, building your CV and confidence. No experience needed as training will be given.

We are open Mon to Sat 10-6 and Sunday 11-5 and usually we ask for 4 - 8 hours per week. We can be very flexible around parenting / caring / health / employment / education and any other commitments you have. Some travel and lunch expenses can be covered too. If you have a couple of hours to give to Oxfam, then we'd like to hear from you.

The role involves:

• Researching / valuing items online
• Photographing items
• Writing descriptions for items
• Dispatching orders

What this role can offer the volunteer:

• Excellent training and experience to improve your CV
• A fun work environment with a fantastic group of volunteers

Tempted? Click Apply now and we'll get back to you soon!

Vacancy location: Oxfam Ealing Bookshop| 1 The Green, Ealing, W5 5DA

Shop Volunteer

In Oxfam Ealing Bookshop we're dedicated to fighting poverty and inequality. Boost your CV, confidence, and skills by getting customer service & sales experience here.

We'll give you training and support so you can help us sell lots of goodies each week by providing customers and donors with amazing service.

We ask for 4 - 8 hours per week, we particularly need shop volunteers for Sundays, however we can be very flexible around employment / education and any other commitments you have. Some travel and lunch expenses can be covered too.

If you have a couple of hours to give to Oxfam, then we'd like to hear from you.

We want to hear from you if you are:

· reliable and honest

· willing to learn new skills

· interested in working with a team

Boost your confidence, skills, and CV by volunteering.

Tempted? Click Apply now and we'll get back to you soon!

Vacancy location: Oxfam Ealing Bookshop | 1 The Green, Ealing, W5 5DA

Our shop complies with Covid-19 guidance and we aim to keep everyone safe with thorough cleaning and welfare procedures. We aim to reply to applications within two working days. If you haven’t heard from us, please check your junk folder.

Deputy Chief Executive (internally known as Deputy Chief Ranger) wanted at Ranger Cadets - VOLUNTEER ROLE

• Hours: 8-10 hours per week
• Location: Home based (You will be required to attend a few events each year, including locally to you to network and promote the Ranger Cadets).

You must have good working computer, internet connection and the ability to sign documents electronically and attend virtual meetings.

We are a NEW start-up uniformed youth development organisation looking to make a difference in the lives of young people aged 13 to 25 years old across England (starting in London and then growing outwards). Our mission is to prepare young people for life, by giving them new opportunities and experiences to learn and discover themselves and the world around them, while boosting their confidence, skills for life and resilience.

Cadets meet up at weekly unit cadet meet ups which take place one night per week usually held between 7pm and 9pm in which Cadets (young people) take part in fun, challenging and rewarding activities that are aimed to boost confidence and self-esteem and grow skills and gain different opportunities and experiences. Cadets also get to complete missions, challenges, and activities to earn badges for their uniform, gain accreditations in a wide range of topics and feel a sense of belonging and achievement. We aim to ensure young people are “Prepared for Life”.

As well as attending weekly cadet meet ups, Cadets take part in weekend public duties supporting their local community at events and local fates, as well as attending camps, residentials, trips and other youth development activities aimed to build positive futures for young people.

We are currently looking for a Deputy Chief Ranger (Deputy CEO) to assist in the set up and overall management of Ranger Cadets, working very closely with the Founder, Chairman and Chief Ranger to drive the organisation both operationally and strategically with our mission to help provide skills for life to help prepare young people for adulthood.

This includes ensuring we provide weekly evening based cadets units in London and then later across England for young people to get involved in their local communities, learn new skills and gain experiences to earn badges for their uniform, while preparing them for life. As well as driving the operational side of the charity, you will also play an active part in the design, draft and implementation of a 3-year strategy plan for the Ranger Cadets, working with Area Officers and Cadet Unit Officers helping to ensure Ranger Cadets is a highly regarded youth organisation and its continued success and growth.

You will be involved in:

• Establishing, managing, and maintaining an active youth development uniformed organisation at Ranger Cadets.
• Recruiting, selecting, and inducting volunteers into the Ranger Cadets, especially a senior team, ensuring we have the need human resources in all the vacant roles.
• Identifying opportunities for the growth and development of Ranger Cadets, including establishment of relationships with local community groups, businesses, corporations, and organisations.
• Engaging and managing volunteers through regular monthly/quarterly meetings, ongoing training and social based activities and events, including online based activities to ensure good communication and flow of information and good team spirit.
• Creating and updating our systems, processes and databases and maintaining them.
• Thinking of innovative ways to drive Ranger Cadets and make it a success.

We want to hear from you if you are:

• Reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Motivated to make an impact.
• Willing to use your initiative and work on your own as well as in a team.
• Interested in staying with us for at least 8-12 months.
• Experience of senior management and strategic development.
• Passionate about managing a youth development organisation and all that it brings.
• Willing to wear the Ranger Cadet uniform as and when needed for Ranger Cadets based activities.

You MUST be willing to wear the Ranger Cadets uniform and the rank insignia assigned to the position that you have applied for.

The Ranger Cadets

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Trustee - VOLUNTEER ROLE

• Hours: 6 hours per month (evening and weekend day based)
• Location: Home based (You will be required to attend a few events each year, including locally to you to network and promote the Ranger Cadets).

You must have good working computer, internet connection and the ability to sign documents electronically.

We are a NEW start-up uniformed youth development organisation looking to make a difference in the lives of young people aged 13 to 25 years old across England (starting in London and then growing outwards). Our mission is to prepare young people for life, by giving them new opportunities and experiences to learn and discover themselves and the world around them, while boosting their confidence, skills for life and resilience.

Cadets meet up at weekly unit cadet meet ups which take place one night per week usually held between 7pm and 9pm in which Cadets (young people) take part in fun, challenging and rewarding activities that are aimed to boost confidence and self-esteem and grow skills and gain different opportunities and experiences. Cadets also get to complete missions, challenges, and activities to earn badges for their uniform, gain accreditations in a wide range of topics and feel a sense of belonging and achievement. We aim to ensure young people are “Prepared for Life”.

As well as attending weekly cadet meet ups, Cadets take part in weekend public duties supporting their local community at events and local fates, as well as attending camps, residentials, trips and other youth development activities aimed to build positive futures for young people.

We’re recruiting a Trustee to join our new Board of Trustees at Ranger Cadets, where you will join our board and be actively involved in the overall strategic planning and direction, and also good governance to ensure that the Ranger Cadets is a successful and well received uniformed youth development organisation. This will include assisting in the creation of a 3-year business plan and strategy, writing funding grants and applications, promoting Ranger Cadets to ensure we get the resources and support needed to run and help us in creating project plans, writing, reviewing, and adopting policies and being an ambassador for the organisation.

We are looking for Trustees to take an active role rather than just turn up to meetings and who are committed and dedicated to the role, who can put in the time and effort to help us and who understands what needs to be done without waiting to be told what to do. We are also looking for those who are very organised, approachable, a people person and who has passion for what our organisation is trying to achieve.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a NON-Uniform Role.

Thank you for your time and we look forward to receiving your completed application as detailed above.

The Ranger Cadets

#PreparedForLife

We are looking for approx. 15 young people to join our pilot cadet unit in the City of London (Bank) every Tuesday evening at 7pm to 9pm. Starting very soon!!!

If you are aged between 13 and 25 years old and can travel to the cadet unit weekly then why not join Ranger Cadets?

We Want You!!!! 

The Ranger Cadets are a NEW start-up uniformed youth development organisation looking to make a difference in the lives of young people aged 13 to 25 years old across England (starting in London and then growing outwards). Our mission is to prepare young people for life, by giving them new opportunities and experiences to learn and discover themselves and the world around them, while boosting their confidence, skills for life and resilience.

Cadets meet up weekly at their cadet unit meet ups which take place one night per week between 7pm and 9pm in which Cadets (young people) take part in fun, challenging and rewarding activities that are aimed to boost confidence and self-esteem and grow skills and gain different opportunities and experiences. Cadets also get to complete missions, challenges, and activities to earn badges for their uniform, gain accreditations in a wide range of topics and feel a sense of belonging and achievement. We aim to ensure young people are “Prepared for Life”.

As well as attending weekly cadet meet ups, Cadets take part in weekend public duties supporting their local community at events and local fates, as well as attending camps, residentials, trips and other youth development activities aimed to build positive futures for young people.

We are opening our first cadet unit in the City of London (BANK EC4M area) and are looking for young people to join us.

We want to hear from you if you are:

• Reliable, Punctual and Trustworthy.
• Ability to turn up weekly every Tuesday 7-9pm.
• Willing to take part and build up skills for life while getting involved in the community.
• Interested in staying with us for at least 12 months longer if you want to.
• Willing to wear the Ranger Cadets uniform.

Get in touch for a Registration Form and further information.

The Ranger Cadets

#PreparedForLife

Youth Leadership Roles available at Ranger Cadets

Become a CADET NCO - VOLUNTEER ROLE

• Are you aged between 13 and 25 years old?
• Are you passionate about working with other young people and leading them?
• Are you able to help run our cadet unit one evening a week from 7pm to 9:30pm
• Are you up for a challenge and want to help us make a real difference?
• Are you looking to help volunteer for a great cause?

We are a NEW start-up uniformed youth development organisation looking to make a difference in the lives of young people aged 13 to 25 years old across England (starting in London and then growing outwards). Our mission is to prepare young people for life, by giving them new opportunities and experiences to learn and discover themselves and the world around them, while boosting their confidence, skills for life and resilience.

Cadets meet up at weekly unit cadet meet ups which take place one night per week usually held between 7pm and 9pm in which Cadets (young people) take part in fun, challenging and rewarding activities that are aimed to boost confidence and self-esteem and grow skills and gain different opportunities and experiences. Cadets also get to complete missions, challenges, and activities to earn badges for their uniform, gain accreditations in a wide range of topics and feel a sense of belonging and achievement. We aim to ensure young people are “Prepared for Life”.

As well as attending weekly cadet meet ups, Cadets take part in weekend public duties supporting their local community at events and local fates, as well as attending camps, residentials, trips and other youth development activities aimed to build positive futures for young people.

We are opening our first cadet units in London and are seeking young people aged 13 to 25 years old to volunteer and lead other cadets and assist in running and managing their weekly cadet unit.

At Ranger Cadets we are about giving young people access to new opportunities and experiences, while giving them the tools and skills to prepare them for life.

As well as the youthwork side you will need to manage the weekly cadet unit activities, including organising other youth development activities and public duties at local events, keeping and maintaining unit records and actively participating in the recruitment, training, management and retention of the young people (cadets) and adult volunteers in your unit. You will ensure that they all have a positive and rewarding experience while at Ranger Cadets, by equipping them with the necessary skills and tools to fulfil our vision.

We are currently looking to fill the following NCO (Youth Leadership) roles:

1. Sergeants (Must be aged between 16 to 25)
2. Corporals (Must be aged between 14 to 25)
3. Senior Cadets (Must be aged between 13 to 25)

All these roles require approx. 4 or 5 hours per week (includes unit meetings on the same evening each week from 7pm to 9:30pm at the unit and the extra 1.5 / 2 hours are for meetings, planning and organising weekly cadet units, paperwork and area and organisational based activities as and when required).

If you have NCO experience and currently or previously hold an NCO Rank from another Cadet organisation then we may be willing to transfer that to Ranger Cadets with evidence, interview and induction training at the discrection of the Chief Ranger.

The successful candidates will attend unit meetings the same evening each week from 7pm to 9:30pm, where you will engage with local young people taking part in the cadet programme.

We want to hear from you if you are:

• Reliable, Punctual and Trustworthy.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to plan, organise and deliver activities for cadets (young people).
• Ability to manage a one night a week cadet meet-up’s and ensure that paperwork and standards are being fully met.
• Motivated to make an impact.
• Willing to use your initiative and work on your own as well as in a team.
• Interested in staying with us for at least 12 months longer if you want to.
• Passionate about working with young people and all that it brings.
• Willing to wear the Ranger Cadets uniform and assigned rank.

You should be confident about working with young people and willing to take an active role in running the meetings. You will need a good level of spoken English. You must be aged 18 or over, and you will need to complete an application form and a DBS police check. You must also be willing to wear the Ranger Cadets uniform and rank when required if coming onboard as a uniformed volunteer.

You MUST be willing to wear the Ranger Cadets uniform and the rank insignia assigned to the position that you have applied for.

Get in touch for a Regitration Form and further information.

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Communications Manager at Ranger Cadets - VOLUNTEER ROLE

• Hours: 6-8hours per week
• Location: Home based (You will be required to attend a few events each year, including locally to you to network and promote the Ranger Cadets).

You must have good working computer, internet connection and the ability to sign documents electronically and attend virtual meetings.

We are a NEW start-up uniformed youth development organisation looking to make a difference in the lives of young people aged 13 to 25 years old across England (starting in London and then growing outwards). Our mission is to prepare young people for life, by giving them new opportunities and experiences to learn and discover themselves and the world around them, while boosting their confidence, skills for life and resilience.

Cadets meet up at weekly unit cadet meet ups which take place one night per week usually held between 7pm and 9pm in which Cadets (young people) take part in fun, challenging and rewarding activities that are aimed to boost confidence and self-esteem and grow skills and gain different opportunities and experiences. Cadets also get to complete missions, challenges, and activities to earn badges for their uniform, gain accreditations in a wide range of topics and feel a sense of belonging and achievement. We aim to ensure young people are “Prepared for Life”.

As well as attending weekly cadet meet ups, Cadets take part in weekend public duties supporting their local community at events and local fates, as well as attending camps, residentials, trips and other youth development activities aimed to build positive futures for young people.

As Communications Manager, you will lead on the setup of all Communications aspects at Ranger Cadets. We need someone who has the time, dedication, and commitment as well as the experience and skills to expand on our brand identity and set a clear tone and message for our organisation and to be our Chief Storyteller, creating a huge buzz and interest in our organisation and what we are trying to achieve, including creating articles, content, manage our social media and website and all other Comms at Ranger Cadets.

We are looking for someone who is committed and dedicated, who can put in the time and effort to help us and who understands what needs to be done without waiting to be told what to do. We are very busy, and we need people who can hit the ground running and who has the confidence to get on with it, use their initiative and quickly gets to grips with what is expected of them.

We also need someone who is very approachable, a people person, bubbly, and fun personality and who has passion for Communications and what our organisation is trying to achieve.

You will be involved in:

• Establishing our brand identity, creating a real energy and buzz about Ranger Cadets to draw in interest from young people, potential volunteers and also potential donors and supporters.
• To create content such as writing articles, posting and managing our social media and website, creating videos and other marketing and communications to enhance the presence of Ranger Cadets.
• Identifying opportunities for the growth and development of Ranger Cadets, including establishment of relationships with local community groups, businesses, corporations, and organisations.
• Creating and updating our marketing and communications systems, processes and databases and maintaining them.
• Thinking of innovative ways to drive Ranger Cadets and make it a success.

We want to hear from you if you are:

• Experience in Marketing, Communications or PR.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and punctual.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Motivated to make an impact.
• Willing to use your initiative and work on your own as well as in a team.
• Interested in staying with us for at least 8-12 months.
• Passionate about managing a youth development organisation and all that it brings.

The Ranger Cadets

#PreparedForLife

Join The Ranger Cadets

VOLUNTEERS WANTED!!!

• Coach, train and develop young people
• Be part of our community
• Learn new skills and gain new experiences
• Meet new people
• Have Fun!

We are a NEW start-up uniformed youth development organisation looking to make a difference in the lives of young people aged 13 to 25 years old across England (starting in London and then growing outwards). Our mission is to prepare young people for life, by giving them new opportunities and experiences to learn and discover themselves and the world around them, while boosting their confidence, skills for life and resilience.

Cadets meet up at weekly unit cadet meet ups which take place one night per week usually held between 7pm and 9pm in which Cadets (young people) take part in fun, challenging and rewarding activities that are aimed to boost confidence and self-esteem and grow skills and gain different opportunities and experiences. Cadets also get to complete missions, challenges, and activities to earn badges for their uniform, gain accreditations in a wide range of topics and feel a sense of belonging and achievement. We aim to ensure young people are “Prepared for Life”.

As well as attending weekly cadet meet ups, Cadets take part in weekend public duties supporting their local community at events and local fates, as well as attending camps, residentials, trips and other youth development activities aimed to build positive futures for young people.

We are looking for volunteers in LONDON to join us at the Ranger Cadets (aged 18 year old and over)

1. Adult Instructor/Youth Leader – To plan, organise and deliver activities and training sessions within your unit, supporting, training and guiding cadets to allow them to earn badges for their uniform and assist the Officer in Charge in running your weekly cadet unit.
2. Staff Sergeant (2IC) – To be the second in charge of the cadet unit, you will plan and organise weekly cadet meetings, planning overall activities within your unit for the year and assist the Officer in Charge in the overall running of your weekly cadet unit. This includes unit management paperwork, ordering uniforms and badges, and much more.
3. Officer in Charge (OIC) – To run the weekly cadet unit ensuring the smooth and effective running of the unit, making sure cadets have planned and organised structured activities that are fun and interactive and support young people in earning badges for their uniform while gaining new experience and opportunities to aid them in life. You will also be responsible for the management, facilities management, financial management of the cadet unit, while line managing, coaching, and supporting a small team of volunteers who will assist you in the running of the unit.

You MUST be willing to wear the Ranger Cadets uniform and the rank insignia assigned to the position that you have applied for.

To apply get in touch telling us which role(s) you are interested in and we will be in touch with further information about the role and the training dates.

The Ranger Cadets

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