The latest opportunities from the NAVCA family

 37.5 hours per week; £19,404 - £21,324 per annum; Based in Bristol

Local energy initiatives and placed-based projects have a key role to play in the transformation of the UK’s energy system. This is why a significant part of our work at CSE is developing and supporting projects with stakeholders who are eager to do something about climate change, energy and sustainability in their locality.

This is a role designed to support the core activities of the LACE team and support the successful delivery of CSE’s local and community empowerment projects.

Deadline is 26 April 

 37 hours per week; £33,782 per annum; Based in Blackburn

To take the lead role for the development and delivery of the Upskilling the Health and Social Care Workforce project ensuring appropriate policies, systems and procedures are in place and a robust project plan is kept up to date.

Deadline is 26 April 

 37 hours per week; £27,741 per annum;  Based in Blackburn 

You will work with the Chief Executive, partners and colleagues to develop and deliver the Upskilling the Health and Social Care Workforce across Lancashire programme and associated activity to support the development and growth of the VCFSE sector.

You will recruit, train, support and supervise a team of volunteer connectors, who will provide additional support to VCFSE groups and help promote the project.

You will support both individuals, communities and voluntary, community, faith and social enterprises to learn, develop and grow.

 

Deadline is 26 April 

 £33,782 per annum;  Based in Blackburn 

To undertake organisational diagnostics and skills audit

To advise in developing workforce development plans and individual learning plans.

To develop bespoke training offer.

To deliver training according to your specialism

 

Deadline is 26 April 

£22,658 - £25,764 per year; Full time; Based in Halifax 

The purpose of this post is to deliver a range of organisational development support, services and activities to help voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to embed physical activity aligned to the Active Calderdale strategy. 

 

Deadline is 26 April 

£22,658 - £25,964 per year; Part time 30 hours per week; Based in Halifax 

The purpose of this post is to deliver a range of organisational development support, services and activities to help voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations develop, thrive and remain sustainable.  

Deadline is 27 April 

£22,658 - £25,964 per year; Part time 30 hours per week; Based in Halifax 

Reporting to the VAC Quality and Engagement Lead, you will support the delivery and further roll-out of the Quality 4 Health + Wellbeing accreditation across Kirklees by recruiting and supporting local organisations. You will also develop and deliver a range of projects and activities to involve and promote the participation of the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) and wider communities in a range of engagement activities specifically focusing on Community Voices, an asset based programme.   

Deadline is 27 April 

£19156.80 per year; Part time 30 hours per week; Based in Ripley

This post requires you to be able to research and disseminate information about funding that is available to community groups. You will learn about group budgets, writing a good funding bid and different governance structures for community groups. A creative approach which encourages sustainability will be looked for at interview.

You will work with members of communities to identify and encourage their development as voluntary organisations and to offer development support to existing community groups in Amber Valley.  

Deadline is 28 April 

Please telephone 01773 512076 / email admin@avcvs.org for application pack.

£25,000 per annum; 37.5 hours per week; Based in Brightspace, Ipswich with blended working

Community Restart is a new project funded by Suffolk County Council that will support the VCSE to restart as we navigate the Covid road map to re-opening.  

Community Action Suffolk are recruiting Community Restart Development Officers to directly support VCSE (Voluntary, Community, Social Enterprise) organisations.   We will be providing and coordinating a package of support for Community organisations to enable them to regain their strength to come back from the challenges over the last year.

  
Deadline is 30 April 

£24, 451 pro rata; 22.5 – 37.5 hours per week (part-time considered); Based in Brightspace, Ipswich with blended working; 

Covid Support Buddies is a new project funded by Suffolk County Council that will support and train volunteers from local groups and organisation to help people effected by the Covid-19 pandemic.  The Buddies will offer support around shopping, medicine and supplies, as well as ongoing support to access community groups and activities for those at risk of loneliness. The volunteer Buddy will help the isolating individual to develop a plan and access support to promote their independence.  

Community Action Suffolk are recruiting for a Diversity and Inclusion Worker to support the project reach and understands the needs of Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities in Suffolk. Excellent communication skills and a flexible approach to your work will be required as well as an understanding of voluntary and community groups in Suffolk.

Deadline is 3 May 

 £28,000 pro rata per annum for 21 hours per week; Fixed term for 12 months; Based in Reading

This is an exciting opportunity to facilitate a local community participatory research project as part of a voluntary and statutory sector partnership. The role will support local researchers from minority ethnic communities in Reading to co-produce and carry out community research into widening health inequalities.

As the CPAR Facilitator you will line manage and support 5 local community researchers from ethnic minority backgrounds and coordinate the local CPAR partnership, as well as liaising with other local partners and networks. This role is therefore ideal for someone who has an understanding of the needs and priorities in ethnic minority disadvantaged communities, particularly communities represented in Reading.

Deadline is 5 May 

£50,000pa; Fixed term until 31.03.22; full time

Hackney CVS is looking for a new Director of Health Transformation & VCS Networks. You will oversee the development of a new Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Assembly which will meet quarterly to discuss the big issues, then work with the Assembly Executive and our public sector partners to develop plans and strategies.

You will be able to operate at all levels – whether that be supporting the voices of frontline organisations or negotiating resources from health & care system leaders – to maximize the role that community and voluntary organisations can play in long term change.

Deadline is 6 May