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 £37,000; Fixed-term 2 years, full-time: 21 hours; based in Worksop

 Bassetlaw Community and Voluntary Service is seeking a Head of Marketing and Communications to develop our brand, marketing and communications strategies, and to build awareness of our services and impact across Bassetlaw and Bolsover. This is a new post and we need a strategic thinker who can clearly articulate our ‘why’, the difference we make, and who is also happy to gets hands on with content development. We have a new CRM and website, with external technical support, and which needs further work on content and function to reflect and inform strategic and operational use. 

Deadline is 24 January 2022, at 12pm

 £24,699; Permanent, full-time: 37 hours; based in Rotherham

 As a Link Worker – Social Prescribing, you will be responsible for providing personalised support to individuals referred by the Primary Care Network (PCN), to help and empower them to improve their health, wellbeing and independence.  The successful candidates will work within a specific PCN in Rotherham and focus on specific areas of need and patient cohorts, working intensively with individuals to determine “what matters to them most”. Forging strong links with local voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations, community and neighbourhood level groups to utilise their networks and existing services, you will also be responsible for supporting local partners and commissioners to develop new groups and services where needed.  A key part of this role will be to encourage others to provide peer support and volunteering in order to build their skills and confidence, develop new support groups and strengthen community resilience. As well as having experience of working within the VCS in a paid or voluntary capacity, the successful candidates must have an understanding of the wider determinants of health including social, economic and environmental factors.  As well as being a team player, you must have the ability to motivate and influence others through a person-centred approach and possess personal drive and resilience. The successful candidates must be confidential, mindful of safeguarding issues and be willing to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands.  Being able to travel around the Borough is a key requirement of this role.

Deadline is 1 February 2022, at 9:30am

 £15,388 (FTE £25,648pa) inc. OLW + 6% pension; Fixed-term until end of January 2023, Part-time: 21 hours (over 3 days); based in Crayford

  The Disability Sports Network is looking for a Sports Inclusion Officer to co-ordinate the network; encourage and increase the membership; provide support to local voluntary groups to increase sporting opportunities and inclusivity to increase accessibility to more disabled residents.

Key Duties are:

• Lead, promote and deliver the Disability Sports Network in Bexley 

• Audit current support and physical activity providers within the borough and introduce tools to embed inclusive provision into their current programmes 

• Support community organisations and sport groups to build local partnerships, and work collaboratively across sectors to increase levels of physical activity for deaf and disabled people 

• Provide support to any collaborative funding bids which will increase physical activities available in Bexley for deaf and disabled people

 • Support with the monitoring and evaluation requirements for the Disability Sports grant, using the online monitoring platform ‘Salesforce’ and any other publicity materials & reports required 

• Contribute to any other internal reporting requirements, and publicity materials e.g. case studies or content for social media 

• Support the wider BVSC team to develop best practice and resources from learnings and insights • Attend staff meetings, supervision and training as required 

• To comply with, and share responsibility for ensuring the implementation of, BVSC policies and procedures and key legislation such as GDPR and Safeguarding 

• Undertake any other duties that may reasonably be assigned from time to time including travel throughout the borough to attend events and meet with volunteers and organisations.

Deadline is 1 February 2022, at 5pm

 £31,700; Fixed-term maternity cover 13 months, Full-time (with occasional evenings); based at home with travel to Reading Central Library minimum once per week - depending on Covid-19 restrictions.

   This is an exciting time to join the Reading Voluntary Action (RVA) team as the Advice Worker, providing maternity cover on a 13-month contract commencing February 2022. This post is integral to RVA’s services to the local voluntary and community sector (VCS) and is a well-established post helping the sector to thrive. We are particularly interested in hearing from applicants who have a legal background, whether through having previously practiced Law or having completed the Legal Practice Course; and who have a working knowledge of the voluntary and community sector, either in a paid or volunteer role. We wish to offer this opportunity widely, therefore the post is available as home/remote working with regular travel to Reading Central Library at a minimum of once per week.

Purpose of the role: To take lead responsibility in RVA for providing charities and voluntary organisations with advice, information and training on legal and technical aspects of running voluntary organisations. Success looks like: There is a thriving and well governed local sector. Organisations are able to access good quality information and support quickly and easily. Resources are directed at organisations tackling greatest need. 

Voluntary Action is an equal opportunities employer and has made a commitment to encourage applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic individuals, who are currently underrepresented within the organisation. If this sounds like you and you want to join a dynamic team, click the link below.

Deadline is 19 January 2022

£24,000; Fixed-term for 12 months; Full-time; Based in Worksop

 BCVS are looking to appoint a Bassetlaw Food Insecurity Network Co-ordinator. The job purpose is to lead and support the establishment and development of the Bassetlaw Food Insecurity Network (BFIN) across Bassetlaw. There has been an excellent response by communities across Bassetlaw to the challenges of COVID-19. We are wanting to build upon this and the Food Insecurity Network is one way we can come together to achieve this. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to take on this exciting role. You will work closely with a range of partner organisations across the district. 

Deadline is 2 February 2022

 £32,000; Fixed-term to 31 July 2023;  Full-time: 35 hrs per week, applications for job share/part time will be considered; Combination of office-based, home, and peripatetic working, primarily within the London Borough of Newham.  

  Compost London is looking for a dedicated and passionate community development manager to lead a targeted programme of work to support and develop the Voluntary Community and Faith (VCF) Sector in the London Borough Newham. This role will suit someone with a strong understanding of the VCF sector in an inner city context, who is excited about catalysing its strength and diversity.

Deadline is 31 January 2022, at 9am

 £22,183 - £24,491 per annum pro rata; Fixed term contract for 18 months; part time: 18 hours per week; Based in Ripon, North Yorkshire

This is a brand-new post funded for eighteen months as part of the prestigious Skell Valley Project, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. If appointed you will have a key role in co-ordinating the ‘Volunteering City of Ripon’ project that forms part of this ambitious partnership with the National Trust and Nidderdale AONB. We know Ripon and the surrounding areas depends on their volunteers; could you co-ordinate this innovative partnership project to help recruit, train, support and retain more? We’re looking for someone with excellent people skills in order to create a friendly and welcoming project and to build strong relationships with local volunteer managers in and around Ripon. 

Working together, the aims are to foster a shared & exemplary approach to recruiting, training, managing and supporting volunteers and encouraging a really diverse range of people to give their time and skills. You will need to have previous experience of developing volunteering programmes and being involved in community engagement work. Most importantly you will have excellent people skills in order to create a friendly and welcoming project and to build strong relationships with local volunteer managers in and around Ripon. 

Closing date is 1 February 2022, at 9am

 c£53,000 per annum (or pro rata for part time); Permanent; Full time (37 hours) or part time depending on the successful candidate; Based in Winchester with some flexible working

 Action Hampshire has been a champion for voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations for more than 70 years. We support the people and organisations that make a difference serving their communities across Hampshire and beyond. We do this by connecting, representing, and developing skills and expertise across the VCSE sector and by collaboration that creates social change and makes society a better and fairer place. After a period with an interim CEO we are now seeking a Chief Executive to work with our newly appointed Chairman and lead our team into the post pandemic era. We are seeking a strong, visionary leader who can inspire and influence, and advocate for the VCSE sector. There has never been a more exciting time to join our talented, expert and friendly team. The work of the VCSE sector has grown and changed rapidly during the past two years and our role has never been more appreciated or important. We are now looking for a powerful communicator who can ensure that the expertise and passion of the sector has a real influence with local authorities and the health sector. Our senior leadership team is working to embed our new culture and ways of working, driven by our values of being bold, enterprising, informative, and empowering. We very much welcome applications from all members of the community regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith or disability. 

Deadline is  31 January 2022 

 £31,746.00; Fixed-term for 12 months; Full-time: 37 hours; Based in Long Eaton, Derbyshire 

 This is an exciting new role and the successful candidate will be instrumental in supporting communities to provide an alternative to crisis support. This is a role that requires an understanding of mental health challenges and would be an opportunity to work at a senior level to develop new services across Derby and Derbyshire. We require someone with excellent interpersonal skills, a track record in community development and some knowledge of the mental health voluntary sector would be desirable. The role includes some weekend and evening working.

The successful candidate will support the development of pathways for supporting delivery of Crisis alternatives across a wide range of stakeholders. You will need excellent communication skills, and an aptitude for learning. You must be self motivated and able to work independently within an agreed framework. You will be self-supporting so must be fully computer literate. You will need to be able to work flexible hours and to travel across Derby and Derbyshire. The post is initially for a one-year contract (possible extension subject to external funding and review).

Deadline is 9 February 2022 

£25295; temporary maternity cover; part time; based in Coventry

VAC is looking to recruit a caring and compassionate individual to undertake the role of Supported Volunteering Officer (maternity cover) for our Progress Project. The role will be to deliver volunteer placement brokerage and support to participants on the Building Better Opportunities and European Social Fund Progress programme.

Deadline is 19 January 2022

 £28,128 pa inc. OLW & 6% Pension;  Fixed term to 30th September 2022;  Full time (35 hours) but would consider 4 days per week; based in Dartford, Kent

 BVSC are initiating a new service which aims to provide prevention and early intervention work for young people. The project will connect 10-17 year olds to voluntary sector services providing a pathway for them to raise concerns and identify needs specific to Bexley. The postholder will be required to be the first point of contact for children/young people and help to them to access who want to access appropriate voluntary sector services in Bexley to help improve their emotional wellbeing. Postholder must be IT literate and will use a database to record and monitor the service, while writing promotional material for the service. 

Deadline is  Monday 31 January 2022, at 9am 

  £28,128 pa inc. OLW & 6% Pension;  Fixed term to 30th September 2022;  Full time (35 hours) but would consider 4 days per week; based in Dartford, Kent

  Community Connect, our Social Prescribing service is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and organised person to co-ordinate volunteers and those interested in volunteering; to develop engaging volunteer roles, promote volunteering across the borough in person, on websites and social media and organise recruitment campaigns. In addition, the postholder will train, support and supervise volunteers while building relationships with GP surgeries, libraries, community groups and voluntary sector in Bexley. We require the postholder to have excellent interpersonal skills; the ability to build rapport with a wide range of people; excellent IT and communication skills and someone who can work on their own initiative and meet deadlines. 

Deadline is  Monday 31 January 2022, at 9am 

   £24,657 FTE; Permanent; Part-time: 28 hours per week; based in Salisbury but working across Wiltshire 

  You will be instrumental in developing and growing a new volunteer centre for Wiltshire. Wessex Community Action is seeking to appoint the right person who has the motivation, project management skills and creativity to establish this centre. The successful candidate will be passionate about volunteering and the contribution and value volunteers bring to our civil society. You will have a sound knowledge and comprehensive understanding of developing and implementing the core functions of a volunteer centre. 

• Strategic Development of Volunteering 

• Good Practice Development 

• Developing Volunteering Opportunities 

• Voice of Volunteering 

• Brokerage 

Deadline is  Tuesday 25 January 2022, at 12 midnight