At Catch22, we are proud of our reputation as a modern and progressive employer. Our 1,300 colleagues and 300 volunteers work at every stage of the social welfare cycle, supporting over 60,000 individuals from cradle to career. 

Catch22 delivers high quality and responsive employability programmes relevant to the needs and aspirations of learners and job seekers as well as the needs of employers and the economy, today and in the future. 

Job Description

Main Duties & Accountabilities

Operational

• To ensure excellence in overall delivery on the Inspiring Connection whilst maximising contractual targets across all areas.
• To support in the final design and full delivery of the programme
• To source suitable corporate volunteer advocates and participants for the programme
• To lead on caseload reviews to gain full forecasts for the contract
• To work with the Operations Management Team on a monthly basis to challenge, scrutinise and support the delivery teams in relation to improving performance on key metrics (including RAG, improvement planning).
• To work with and build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders including Strategic Partners, Commissioners, Training providers to promote Catch22 and seek opportunities to collaborate.
• To lead on other volunteering programmes within employability.
• To source and train volunteers from corporate partners
• To promote the programme within other employability provision to gain interest and engaged candidates.
• To support the Operations Manager to develop and implement compliant and quality processes/procedures.
• To ensure staff use the case management system and contribute to the performance management system.
• Promotes innovative ways to add value and reduce costs within operational teams.
• To ensure that all data is recorded, dashboards are completed and reports are provide to Catch22 and Commissioners in line with agreed schedules.
• To ensure that all safeguarding processes are followed, and that staff are clear that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.

What does good look like for this role?

• Someone with experience of working within corporate volunteering and the employability sector
• Ability to design and deliver employment related facilitated sessions
• Stakeholder management – strong relationship management skills
• Passion to support young people in achieving their goals
• Ability to positively challenge mind-sets

You will ensure that;

• Service is delivered in line with contract requirements and all targets are met.
• Service is delivered in budget and margin is met.
• Service is delivered safely and risks/areas of underperformance are identified and managed appropriately.
• Hub outcomes are achieved.
• Service users have a positive experience and achieve their goals

Organisational Relationships

Working directly with the Employability management team. Managed by the Operations Manager with regular contact with the Assistant Director and Head of Partnerships.

Qualifications

Relevant professional qualification

Additional information

Salary: £29,645 - 32,000

Contract: . Full time 37 hours per week. Some evening and weekend working may occasionally be required.

Interviews will take place ASAP with an ideal start date in December 2021

• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, rising to 33 days with service.
• Pension scheme with matching contributions of up to 4%
• Discounted shopping opportunities

Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.

At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.

Independent Age works to ensure that as we grow older, we all have the opportunity to live well with dignity, choice and purpose.  To achieve this we provide information, advice and connection services for older people; campaign on the issues that matter most to them around health and care, poverty and loneliness and provide capacity building support to others working in the sector.

This is an exciting time to join Independent Age as we work on our new ambitious strategy for 2021 – 2023 and increase our profile, impact and reach so more people can live a happy, connected and purposeful later life.  We want to find talented individuals from diverse backgrounds to join us on this journey.

The Community Manager will support a local team within Nottingham delivering a range of Asset Based Community Development community projects. They will lead the team to manage local volunteers, working alongside older people who are lonely and/or isolated, or living in poverty, working together to create personalised plans that support people become more connected within their community and enhance their lives. 

We would be looking for you to bring your experience of either delivering community projects, ideally focused on social isolation, or of projects working with older people. You will be passionate about working in communities and alongside partners; Confident developing and managing a team and volunteers to deliver these projects in the community, working with flexibility and autonomy.

With strong communication skills and the ability to develop excellent relationships, you will also be able to prepare engaging case study reports and data. 

We would also require you to travel around Nottingham to meet older people, volunteers, local organisations and members of your team.

At Independent Age we live by our values. We are Purpose-driven; compassionate; expert; collaborative; accountable; inclusive.

We champion inclusion and celebrate diversity within and outside our charity to create a culture where everyone knows that they belong and can bring their whole self to work.  We hire from a variety of backgrounds as we know this makes our charity stronger.

If you are passionate about our cause, share our values and believe you have the skills for this role, then we’d love to meet you.

We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best, so we provide support to attain this with flexible working hours and regular remote working opportunities.  We also offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance and fantastic learning and development opportunities.

Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer.  In line with the current guidance in relation to the activity to be undertaken in this role, an Enhanced DBS Certificate will be also be required.

To apply, please visit our website to submit a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification, along with your CV.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 22 December.

About the role

Position Title: Project Support Officer

Reports to:  South West Regional manager

Location: home based with travel to Projects across South West

Contract: Fixed Term 12 months – flexible working week

Timings: Our Projects run at weekends and evenings

Essential: Full Driving License with access to a car

Position Summary 

As Project Support Officer you will support South West’s Regional Manager with volunteer recruitment, documentation of training (such as DBS, references, Food Safety Level 2, First Aid), giving our volunteers a fantastic experience and giving extra support to our South West projects as and when required to aid development and growth within the region.

Each of our Projects is run by Project Leaders (volunteer position) and supported by Regional Managers through recruitment and training of volunteers.  Your role will be to support the Regional Managers so that they can manage more projects, knowing that you have helped with the embedding of volunteers, along with supporting the Regional Managers  with expansion plans within their areas.

This support could range from developing relationships with our food suppliers, researching local organisations to support with guest outreach, and recruiting new Project Leaders for the Region or attending Projects. The right person for this role enjoys being organised, has a great personality, pays attention to detail, and understands that they are a key component in supporting our fantastic Projects.

Roles and Responsibilities

Administrative support

1. Volunteer Recruitment – posting adverts with relevant organisations and use of social media, ensuring adverts are accurate, relevant, and appealing and working with the communication team and training and recruitment manager to ensure this is the case
2. Responding and monitoring the South West project inboxes where and when required and responding to enquiries
3. Ensuring South West volunteer and guest data is inputted correctly on salesforce and is up-to-date. Examples include documenting the training and checks of Project Leaders so that they can participate in leadership roles
4. Ad-hoc admin tasks that relate to South West Region and other areas at times.

Project Support

1. Helping the South West Team with Project Leader inductions, including responding to applications and taking applicants through the training process
2. Developing databases of potential new venues
3. Frequently  attend our volunteer events and meetings including Project Sessions
4. Monitoring volunteer sign ups and drop-out rates for the weeks ahead to ensure we have full volunteer rotas across the region
5. Researching and developing guest outreach and helping projects in Birmingham and South West
6. Helping to organise guest focus groups and monitoring & evaluation
7. Ad-hoc COVID-19 response support

Working at FoodCycle

Holidays: 23 working days (along with additional Christmas close down days)

Pension: There is a pension scheme available – new staff are automatically enrolled after three months unless you choose to opt out.

Team working: We are a small but great team – super supportive and always willing to help each other out.

Start: February (or sooner if notice period allows)

FoodCycle is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.

The role advertised is ‘Regulated Activity’ and as such is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and that all potential applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure check

Safeguarding statement

Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – FoodCycle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare / wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment”.

Volunteer Manager

About Storyhouse

Storyhouse is one of the UK’s foremost cultural centres incorporating a library, theatres and a cinema. It is one of the country’s most successful arts buildings, with more than one million customer visits each year.

The pioneering library within Storyhouse, where members of the community work alongside librarians, boasts the longest opening hours of any UK public library and is open everyday until 11pm. It runs over 2000 sessions a year for marginalised communities.

The company also runs a highly successful theatre company and the country’s most successful regional open air theatre in the city’s Grosvenor Park and Moonlight Flicks open air cinema and Drive-In.

Storyhouse currently holds the official title as the UK’s Most Welcoming Theatre and was the overall national winner in the Guardian Public Service Awards.

Purpose of the role

At Storyhouse we are lucky enough to have over 200 active volunteers. They are integral in our day to day operation. They are the face of our customer experience and the support to our teams across the organisation.

As Volunteer Manager you will have overall responsibility for the ongoing development and management of our volunteering programme, including the development of new schemes for particular target groups or to achieve specific learning outcomes.

You will be proactive in creating a diverse volunteer programme that is embedded across the organisation and is provided as a vital service to our communities.

For more information and to apply please visit our website

Closing date: 12th December 2021

Do you have a background in volunteering management? Have you got previous retail knowledge?

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Volunteer Management Team which supports our Retail teams across the British Heart Foundation (BHF).

About the role

As our Retail Volunteering Manager, you’ll work alongside our Regional and Area Managers covering Scotland, the Borders and Cumbria to deliver the BHF’s local and national volunteering strategy supporting our retail team to recruit, train and retain unpaid workforce.

You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside a dynamic, collaborative team of 7 Managers who have accountability for circa 100 shops each and you’ll work closely with colleagues across the BHF, local communities, and external organisations to grow volunteer participation in your patch.
 
Please note this is a 32 hour vacancy working over 4 days. The days of work will be discussed and arranged according to business need.
 
About you
 
As an expert volunteering manager, you’ll be working with and influencing senior stakeholders to deliver credible and innovative solutions that meet KPI's. 

With previous experience of training or coaching groups and individuals you’ll be extremely passionate on all volunteer related topics.

You’ll have excellent organisation and communication skills with the ability to probe, investigate and challenge when needed.

Please note that this role will cover Scotland, the Borders and Cumbria, and therefore there will be a considerable amount of travel and some overnight stays depending on where the successful applicant lives. All applicants must also hold a full driving license.

About us

Every single one of us is vulnerable to the heartbreak caused by heart and circulatory diseases – they are the world’s biggest killers. But the research we fund represents hope. And nothing matters more than finding cures and treatments that give us more time with the people we love.

We have the support of over 22,000 volunteers across the organisation. The volunteering team aim to deliver consistency of approach to volunteering, wherever and however people choose to give their time to us, to ensure they have an experience that is valuable to both the volunteer and the BHF.

We celebrate diversity and make inclusion part of what we do every day. It sits at the heart of our People Experience. Our aim is for all of our colleagues and volunteers to bring their true self to work.

We understand that you might need a little help balancing your work and home life. Many of our people work flexibly in many different ways. Please feel free to talk to us about the flexibility you may need; we’re happy to explore what’s possible for you and the role.

Interview process

Please note interviews will be held over Microsoft Teams. Interviews may be held during the advertising period or shortly after the close date.

How to apply 

It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click through to our website to apply. All you’ll need is an up to date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria.

As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer, and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, the BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced professional to join our team as our School and Volunteer Lead, to cultivate and manage essential relationships, and to lead a range of inspiring employability activities with young people and businesses across our network.

The work will be varied and will include:

• Leading on coordinating all elements of activities with our school and business partners, to ensure delivery plans are executed effectively and efficiently.
• Leading on the cultivation, engagement and development of our volunteer network, including communications, resource and training.
• Facilitating employability and career workshops and events with young people, schools, and employers.
• Developing resources, materials, and tools to aid in delivery of our activities, to an exceptional standard

This position will play a fundamental role in the implementation of Spark!’s 5 year strategy, our impact on young people, and our future success.

To succeed in this role you will need to be a high-energy person who thrives in a fast-paced working environment, able to function as part as a team, as well as being able to work well independently. You will need to be excellent at building and maintaining relationships, with a motivation to have a significant positive impact on the lives of young people and the future success of the charity.

The Events and Speakers team recruits individual ongoing supporters to Tearfund as part of a whole life response to poverty through online or face-to-face church speaking engagements, national events hosted and organised by external partners and through our homegrown events and tours.

We are looking for a Speaker Volunteer Manager who will recruit, train, coach and mentor new and existing volunteer speakers and staff speakers, setting and delivering high standards. Their volunteers will be able to confidently communicate God's heart for justice, and for the poor. They will inspire individuals in Sunday morning church services and events, to sign up to become new individual regular givers to Tearfund's work. The post holder will additionally ensure best practice in volunteer management is applied across GFG.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience of managing volunteers
• Substantive training delivery
• Fundraising experience and of delivering against stretching targets
• Ability to motivate & envision others

Are you passionate about communicating God's heart for justice and inspiring individuals within churches to make a personal commitment to take an action?Do you understand the importance and motivations of volunteers, helping deliver the best volunteer speaker experience in England?Then we'd love to hear from you!

Your office base will be Teddington as this is the central point of the team, although there may be the opportunity to work remotely at times.

All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.

The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding issues. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.

Permanent - 35 hours per week

We have big goals over the next few years.

We’re going to be fighting for mental health in a way we never have before.

Together we’ll be working to make sure everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve.

Will you join us?

Are you passionate about developing and implementing robust processes that support staff to pivot from predominantly office to hybrid working? Do you love nothing more than ensuring a smoothly run working environment that anticipates the needs of staff teams? Do you have sound experience in a similar PA / Office Manager role? Would you like to use that experience to support Mind’s work in Wales?

Then this might be the role for you.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will work collaboratively with staff across Mind in Wales and England, manage our GDPR compliance and CRM in Wales. You will lead our volunteering process and provide administrative support within Mind Cymru.

Closing date: 6th December 2021

Mind reserve the right to close the vacancy to applications earlier, should we receive a high volume of strong candidates – therefore we encourage an early application.

This position will initially, in line with current and potentially future guidance, be based from home. Post lockdown this role will retain some flexibility but post holders will be expected to be in the office a minimum of two days thereafter (or more, depending on the arrangements of your team).

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please refer to the Job Description while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria.

Rheolwr Swyddfa a Gwirfoddolwyr (Cymru)

Caerdydd - Wedi'i leoli yn y swyddfa gyda theithio achlysurol i Lundain ac yng Nghymru

Cyflog - £27,755 (Yn Ogystal â Phwysedd Lleoliad)

35 awr yr wythnos

Parhaol

Rydyn ni’n hynod uchelgeisiol ar gyfer y blynyddoedd nesaf.

Rydyn ni’n mynd i frwydro dros iechyd meddwl mewn ffordd nad ydyn ni erioed wedi’i wneud o’r blaen.

Gyda'n gilydd, byddwn yn gweithio i wneud yn siŵr y bydd pawb sy'n cael problem iechyd meddwl yn cael y gefnogaeth a'r parch y maen nhw'n eu haeddu.

A ddewch chi gyda ni?

Ydych chi’n angerddol dros ddatblygu a gweithredu prosesau cadarn sy’n cefnogi staff i droi, o weithio yn y swyddfa’n bennaf, at weithio hybrid?Ydych chi wrth eich bodd yn sicrhau amgylchedd waith sy’n rhedeg yn llyfn sy’n rhagweld anghenion y timoedd staff?Oes gennych chi brofiad cadarn, tebyg, mewn swydd Cymhorthydd Personol / Rheolwr Swyddfa?Hoffech chi ddefnyddio’r profiad hwnnw i gefnogi gwaith Mind yng Nghymru?

Yna, efallai mai hon yw’r swydd i chi.

Yn adrodd yn ôl i’r Rheolwr Gweithrediadau, byddwch yn cydweithio gyda staff ar draws Mind yng Nghymru a Lloegr, rheoli’n cydymffurfiad â’r Rheoliadau Diogelu Data Cyffredinol a Rheoli Perthynas Cwsmer yng Nghymru.Byddwch yn arwain ein proses gwirfoddoli ac yn darparu cefnogaeth weinyddol o fewn Mind Cymru.

Dyddiad cau: 6 Rhagfyr 2021

Mae Mind yn cadw’r hawl i gau’r ceisiadau am y swydd ynghynt os ceir llawer iawn o ymgeiswyr cryf - felly, fe fyddwn yn eich annog i anfon eich cais yn gynnar.

Bydd yr ymgeisydd llwyddiannus yn gweithio gartrefi ddechrau, yn unol â'r canllawiau presennol, ac yn y dyfodol, mae'n debyg. Ar ôl y cyfnod clo, bydd yn dal yna rywfaint o hyblygrwydd, ond disgwylir presenoldeb yn y swyddfa am o leiaf ddau ddiwrnod yr wythnos (neu fwy, yn dibynnu ar drefniadau eich tîm).

Mae Mind wedi ymrwymo i gydraddoldeb cyfleodd i bob aelod o staff ac anogir ceisiadau oddi wrth unigolion beth bynnag yw eu hoedran, anabledd, rhyw, ailaseiniad rhywedd, tueddiad rhywiol, beichiogrwydd a mamolaeth, hîl, crefydd neu gred a phriodas a phartneriaethau sifil.

Cofiwch ddilyn y Swydd Ddisgrifiad wrth baratoi eich cais, bydd ymgeiswyr yn cael eu rhoi ar y rhestr yn ôl i ba raddau y bodlonir y meini prawf.

SURVIVORS OF BEREAVEMENT BY SUICIDE

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:                   Volunteer Coordinator

RESPONSIBLE TO:     Coordinator manager

LOCATION:                   Head Office, 14 – 16 New Lawn Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5HE

HOURS & Salary:         Thirty Seven hours (37) per week – some evening and weekend work

                                        £26,839.80 any overtime accrued will be taken in lieu

                                        Six month probationary period

BENEFITS:  Pension contribution after a six month probationary period

Survivors of Bereavment by Suicide is a national charity providing postvention peer to peer support to those over the age of 18 years who have been impacted by bereavement by suicide.  Our services include face to face groups, virtual groups, a national telephone helpline, email support and an on-line forum.  All our volunteers have been bereaved by suicide and provide vital support across their communities.

This post is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund until 2024. However, it is expected that this role will become integral to the work of Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SoBS).

The post holder will be expected to travel across the south of England to meet with volunteers and groups, to promote SoBS services and to attend the national office in Derbyshire.  The post holder will have access to a leased car provided by SoBS.  Subsistence allowance will be paid when travelling on behalf of the charity.

Purpose of Post

We are seeking a personable individual, with a hands on approach and the capacity to work unsupervised and make decisions.

The post holder will be responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day management of SoBS volunteer provision across the South of England.  Leading on the recruitment, training, management and support of volunteers, the implementation for volunteer policies and contributing towards the development of a creative and innovative strategy that will ensure the volunteer services support the aims, objectives and values of SoBS.

Broadening awareness amongst volunteers, community organisations and professionals through training and networking, imparting best practice, skills and knowledge.

Promoting services via discussions with Public Health, Local Authorities, CCG’s and NHS Foundation Trusts, GP’s and first responders, Provision of ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) for volunteers and wider partners. 

Implementation of a bespoke interface providing virtual support within group settings for isolated and rural areas where it is not feasible to establish a local group.

Understanding of the ethos and nature of the voluntary sector.

To communicate with existing Volunteers so that they feel involved and motivated to continue volunteering with SoBS.

Duties & Responsibilities

• To recruit, train and support volunteers to act as an advocate for SoBS
• To establish approximately three local support groups in each of the counties, focusing particularly on areas in which currently has no SoBS group present.
• To travel nationwide to assist with and to monitor groups as necessary, especially those which may be facing difficulties.
• To empower volunteers to establish groups which lack provision and to generate their own sustainability.
• To coordinate, develop and deliver appropriate training for volunteers, including ASIST.
• To ensure all volunteers have access to regular supervision.
• To provide monthly progress reports.
• To ensure all volunteers work in line with SoBS policies, procedures, codes and guidance, including health and safety, confidentiality, safeguarding, data protection and equal opportunities.
• To identify any conflicts of interest associated with SoBS and help ensure they are appropriately managed.
• To identify any risks in delivery of the service.
• IT literate, confident and able to use email, internet, databases & Microsoft office programmes such as Word, Publisher and Excel
• To attend training, meetings and conferences at weekends and when required.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties which may arise within the scope of this post.
• Maintain confidentiality and observe data protection guidelines.
• Act in accordance with the charity’s Health and Safety policy and procedures.
• Act in accordance with the charity’s Equality and Human Rights policy.

• Are you passionate about the important role volunteers play in supporting our local community? 
• Do you have experience empowering people to make a real difference for a cause they believe in? 
• Are you looking for a new challenge, in which you can lead or support a team of people to achieve amazing results?

At Imperial Health Charity, we believe in the power and potential of volunteers – and we’re looking for passionate people who feel the same way. 

As the dedicated charity for one of the country’s largest NHS trusts, we manage a growing community of volunteers across five hospitals in north west London. Over the last five years we have developed a dynamic volunteering programme to help our hospitals while creating a rewarding experience for every volunteer who generously devotes their time to support our cause.

Right now we’re embarking on an exciting new journey as we adapt to changes in the way healthcare is provided across the country. At this crucial moment, we’re looking for talented and focused people to join our volunteering team. We want to find passionate individuals who can make a real impact in the following roles: 

• Volunteering Manager for Charing Cross Hospital 

• Volunteering Manager for Hammersmith and Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea hospitals

• Volunteering Manager for St Mary’s and the Western Eye hospitals 

• Volunteering Officer for Charing Cross Hospital

• Volunteering Experience Manager

We’re looking for people who have the passion and commitment to work in an exciting and fast-paced healthcare environment, with the skills to juggle lots of complex tasks and the personal qualities to be great ‘people’ people – the ability to build relationships, influence others to embrace change and cope with the day-to-day challenges of working within the NHS. 

It’s important to us that our people have the right skills and experience, combined with a strong work ethic and personal drive, to ensure we succeed as a team. However, we’re also committed to learning and development – so if you’re passionate about one of our roles and you don’t have all the knowledge and experience, we would still love to hear from you. Depending on the nature of the job, we will provide learning and knowledge-building experiences within your first six months to enable you to develop your skills in the role. 

Here at Doorstep Library we believe in the power of words to take you places. We are a not-for-profit community organisation dedicated to bringing the gift of books and the joy of reading into the homes of families who need our support. Our Home and Online Reading Volunteers go into homes in disadvantaged areas across London, to inspire a love of books, of stories and storytelling, and to instil a lifelong passion for reading

We are looking for a part-time Team Leader to coordinate two projects per week.  This is an on the ground role and you will be responsible for coordinating up to 10 volunteers. You will be truly passionate about the work that we do to support children and families and you will have outstanding interpersonal skills to build relationships with both our dedicated volunteers and the whole family. You will inspire a love of reading in the children we visit, and be a friendly face for their parents/carers, providing support and information where needed. Seeing so many excited faces when you turn up at the door makes this a very rewarding role! 

Please download the Job Description for more detail. Please note we will be interviewing as applications are received, so apply early to avoid disappointment. 

Doorstep Library is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and all those it comes into contact with. All employees undergo rigorous safer recruitment processes including interview questions, an enhanced DBS check, references and training, and are expected to adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures at all times. 

ABOUT DEAN FARM TRUST

Dean Farm Trust is a Registered Charity and animal sanctuary located in Chepstow, Monmouthshire that provides a home for life to unwanted, abused and neglected animals. The sanctuary is open to the public and provides 62 acres of open space for visitors to come and met the animals in a natural environment. We currently give a home for life to 190 rescued farmed and domestic animals.

Rescuing animals since 2013, the Charity has seen significant growth in public support and media coverage over the last three years. We have developed open days, educational visits, school trips, corporate events, tours and many seasonal activities. The Sanctuary attracts 1000’s of visitors annually from the local communities and UK wide, with global support from the vegan community.  During the pandemic we took the sanctuary “virtually” through our social media channels and website which attracted more exposure that helped support the funding required through this difficult time.

The charity was voted the UK’s favourite animal sanctuary by the award winning global organisation Vegfest in 2020, we were chosen from hundreds of Sanctuaries throughout the UK.

Matt Pritchard (The Dirty Vegan) became our first Patron in 2020.

We have more recently attracted Corporate sponsors who we work in partnerships with and collaborations. This is a growing area with more like minded companies wanting to be associated with our Charity and the work we do.

We currently have a small team of staff supported by an established bank of committed volunteers, that is continually growing. They support us with daily jobs around the sanctuary, larger projects, and help at our open days and events which is vital to the success of these events.

THE FUTURE

The charity is now entering an exciting time where the support of new trustees is essential to ensure we meet the goals and challenges set out for the next five years. The appointment of new Trustees will give us the skills and experience necessary to meet these aims.

We are seeking motivated individuals who embrace the ethics and philosophy of the Charity.

If you are inspired by our work, and believe you have the skills, experiences and attributes to help shape our future, we would love to hear from you.

We welcome interest from all sectors and backgrounds. With our commitment to ensuring diversity and equality within our organisation, we actively encourage applicants from all minority and ethnic backgrounds to apply.

REQUIREMENTS

The Charity is looking for people with substantial experience in the following disciplines, who ideally would have held a Trustee’s position previously.

Financial strategy and Management

Fundraising and Marketing

HR and Organisational Development

Compliance and Policy Making

Legal

TRUSTEE RESPONSIBILITIES

• The strategic leadership and governance of the Charity
• Actively contribute to the board of Trustees, involved in setting targets, business planning, project planning, setting policy
• Ensure that Dean Farm Trust complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
• Safeguard the good name and values of Dean Farm Trust
•  To support and challenge on the charity’s approach to risk management and data protection
• Attend regular monthly Board meetings
• Attend sub committee group meetings as and when required

BENEFITS OF BECOMING A DEAN FARM TRUST TRUSTEE

Contributing your skills and expertise to a cause that is important to you

Playing a key role in the strategic development of the Charity

Being part of a highly ethical and compassionate organisation that is organically developing

Working with like minded people giving the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge

If you are inspired by the work we do and feel you could contribute to the growth and success of a highly ethical Charity please get in touch

Applications must be made with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, supported by a comprehensive CV and completed application form

This is a rewarding volunteer role that is not remunerated although mileage expenses are reclaimable. The appointment will be for a period of three years with extensions of tenure in line with Charity Commission guidelines

Board meetings take place monthly for three hours for the first year

Our closing date for applications is 12th December 2021

Successful applicants will be contacted by Monday 20th December 2021 and invited to a video or in person interview to be held in January 2022 

We are seeking a Project Co-ordinator to join our growing team of staff and volunteers to lead and support the delivery of art and environmental community projects, events, and cultural activities with communities and partners across West London. This is an exciting period in the organisation’s development and we are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic individual to help design and deliver existing and new projects.

No two days will be the same and this role is suited to a flexible, creative and highly organised individual who thrives in a range of settings – in addition to working at the North Acton Pavilion and community garden, projects will take place at the W3 Gallery, within the community and online. ARTification’s home is Acton in Ealing Borough, one of the most diverse parts of the UK. We are specifically seeking someone with experience and knowledge of working with diverse communities, in a professional or voluntary capacity.

For more information about the role, please read the role description and person specification.

About ARTifcation

ARTification connects people and place by curating a vibrant arts culture and transforming natural spaces. We deliver a wide range of innovative and collaborative programmes that respond to diverse social themes, from access to local food to exploring identity, and seek to creatively address challenges at a local and global level. At the core of the organisations work is enabling people to engage with activities that have a positive impact on their lives and that of their community. The organisations activities are based at our arts and culture hubs in Acton, West London.

Here at Charity Horizons we are delighted to be partnering with a National Education Charity whose primary aim is to advance the education of young people in mathematics. They do this by working with hundreds of volunteers across the UK to organise maths competitions promoting problem solving and teamwork and other mathematical enrichment activities. As a charity, they are just about to embark on an exciting new period of strategic growth and are looking for talented, committed, ambitious and innovative individuals to help them on their journey - could this be you?

We are looking for a Team and Enrichment Senior Coordinator who will supervise a small department that is responsible for the delivery of the charity’s activities and challenges. These activities engage thousands of students and schools across the UK, and in this role you will work closely with the incredible team of volunteers and supporters and provide them with excellent stewardship and communication. Although you wont be responsible for the direct line management of any staff you will supervise the workload of the team and assess the impact of marketing and stewardship communications, across multiple channels. This role will be varied and interesting and will also involve an element of budget analysis as well as the opportunity to be involved in creating and implementing a strategy for the department. This is a unique opportunity not to be missed, and one that plays a pivotal role in the success of the charity’s activity agenda.

To be considered for this role you should come to us with experience in organising and delivering events and in devising marketing and stewardship plans using multiple platforms and channels. While management experience isn’t essential, you should have had some exposure to supervising staff or volunteers and be comfortable doing this while demonstrating exceptional time management skills. A strong and confident communicator, you should be known for your ability to engage with people at varying levels (including volunteers, supporters and managers) and be able to work effectively with others in a busy environment.

The role is largely home-based, but will involve working from the charity’s offices in Thorpe Park 1-2 days a week. This really is a hugely exciting opportunity to join an ambitious, supportive and innovative team at a hugely exciting time as the charity looks to grow and progress and enter an exciting new phase of it’s journey.

Please contact Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons for more information, or apply here today. Recruitment for this role is ongoing, but the vacancy will close when a sufficient number of applications have been received. 

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

Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.

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