VACANCIES AT NAVCA

£30,000 per annum pro rata; 30 month contract; Part time, flexible; Based in Coventry. 

 The role will focus on supporting the Chat Central Engagement Officer to follow up referrals, maintain the client database, promote, monitor and evaluate the project and most importantly provide compassionate support to people experiencing loneliness and isolation.
You need to be a good all-rounder, able to juggle a busy workload, bring some zing and ideas to group sessions and be a good listener; helping people to build new social connections and self-esteem through participating in community activities and/or volunteering. 

Ongoing.

 £36,458 per annum;  

Permanent contract, ongoing subject to funding; Full-time/37 hours per week; Based in South Yorkshire. 

 We are looking to recruit a key post to increase the capacity of VCSE leaders and infrastructure organisations to engage in the programme and contribute to transformational change.

The Engagement and Partnership Officer will support the development of meaningful engagement, involvement and collaboration between the VCSE sector and ICS in the South Yorkshire area (Sheffield, Doncaster, Barnsley and Rotherham), ensuring that the VCSE sector realises its potential as a key strategic delivery partner.  Employed by Voluntary Action Rotherham on behalf of the partnership, the post holder will lead and co-ordinate VCSE engagement activity within thematic work-streams, ensuring the sector supports local health and wellbeing priorities. 

Deadline is 9:30am on 15 August 2022.

 £30,000 to £32,000; Fixed term 18 months; Full time/35 hours per week; Nottingham, mainly home based.

 We are looking for an individual that can develop and grow our existing Practice Development Unit (PDU), which we have hosted in partnership with Opportunity Nottingham since 2017 and will now be delivering with the new Changing Futures programme.

This is an exciting opportunity to take the PDU to the next level, increasing cross-sector partnerships to influence system change and understanding how to embed the PDU as the learning tool and platform for the local system in the future.

This role will ensure that everyone working with people experiencing Severe and Multiple Disadvantage (SMD) is encouraged to be part of a Practice Development Unit to share good practice, learning and support each other when working in this challenging arena.
 

Deadline is 12pm on 15 August 2022.

  £23,136 to £26,003 FTE subject to experience; Fixed term 12 months; Part time; Remotely throughout the District of Bolsover from community based locations. 

The post will work remotely throughout the District of Bolsover from community based locations, to support the growth and development of the VCS activity and social action with a particular focus on Social Connectedness/tackling loneliness, codesign, and supporting articulation and amplification of voice within place based and district partnership fora and meetings.

Deadline is 18 August 2022.
 

  £23,136 to £26,003 FTE subject to experience; Fixed term 12 months; Full time;  BCVS - Worksop & remotely throughout the Districts of Bassetlaw & Bolsover from community-based locations. 

The role will focus on group development including working with new and established groups. The post will have a particular focus on Inclusion, Diversity and Equality, and group training needs analysis including governance and workforce development.

Deadline is 18 August 2022.

  £25,112.00 per annum FTE (Actual salary: £16,967.56 p.a.); Permanent;  

Part time 25 hours per week;  

New Forest office plus some home working. 

 This is a part time post, home and office based, but will require flexibility/willingness to travel & work in other locations.

If you are passionate about the voluntary sector and want to make a difference to the residents of the New Forest we want to hear from you.

We require an enthusiastic Community Development Worker with the skills to provide high quality, effective and targeted support and guidance to voluntary and community groups across the New Forest. Training and mentoring can be provided for the right candidate.
 

 Ongoing. 

 £20,852; 12 Month contract; Full Time; Based in Salford. 

  By joining a small but dynamic team you will be helping us to reach more people, raise awareness of our members’ achievements and services and ensure accurate information relevant to our audiences is shared in a timely manner.

You'll be working on a wide range of projects and programmes, whether that’s our core delivery support for the sector or public messaging through our role as a “trusted voice”.

The main purpose of our Information and Communications function is to:

CREATE. Materials, resources and publications that effectively support, promote and amplify the work of Salford CVS.
SHARE INFORMATION. Providing our sector with relevant information on: resources, opportunities, support, in an accessible way and in a timely manner.
TO PROMOTE the news, services and achievements of Salford CVS, our members, partners and the wider VCSE sector.
CHAMPION the social, economic and environmental value of our sector and the impact it makes. Supporting campaigns that reflect the values of our sector. 

Deadline is 12pm on 19 August 2022.

£32,852; Permanent; Full time; Based in Salford.

  An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Salford CVS as our Communications and Information Coordinator. You will be leading a small but dynamic team to manage all elements of our communications and information work.

Salford CVS has a proud history of making a difference in Salford. We are a well-respected partner in this city and have excellent relationships with both VCSE and public sector organisations. As the Communications and Information Coordinator, you'll play a vital role in communicating our vision, values, and services to our members and stakeholders.

You'll be working on a wide range of projects and programmes, whether that’s our core delivery support for the sector or public messaging through our role as a “trusted voice”. 

Deadline is 12pm on 19 August 2022.

 £18,900 FTE (£11,340 Actual); Permanent; Part time 22.5 hours per week; Based in Ipswich.

 Community Action Suffolk is looking for an enthusiastic and resourceful Support Service Assistant with excellent customer and administration skills to support our diverse organisation. 

 As a Support Services Assistant you will provide essential administrative support to the projects and services of the organisation as well as supporting the running of our Brightspace reception. You should be a self-starter with the ability to use your own initiative and meet agreed deadlines. Good customer service, interpersonal and team working skills are essential, as is the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. You’ll be a meticulously organised person who thrives in a dynamic and productive working environment. 

Deadline is 9am on 22 August 2022.

 £28,226; 12 month contract; full time; Based in Salford.

 Salford CVS are recruiting a Home First: Hospital Discharge Support Worker to work as part of the Home First Community Hub at Salford Royal Hospital.

The post-holder will work with patients to plan the support they need to be discharged home; to support voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations to respond to the needs of people returning home from the hospital; and to raise awareness of the wide range of assets available in the VCSE sector that enables people to self-care or provide short-term support. 

Deadline is 12pm on 22 August 2022.

 £31,154 to £33,154; Permanent; 30 or 37 hours per week; Based in Newcastle upon Tyne.

 Connected Voice is looking for a new member of our Support and Development service team. This is a rewarding role managing the Support and Development team. This team makes a positive difference to voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in Newcastle and Gateshead. They do this through providing a combination of free and paid for services including training, networking events, and advice, support, and information for voluntary and community organisations. The team is also responsible for the OurGateshead community website.

We are looking for a people person with the ability to motivate individuals and foster good working relationships within a team. You will be able to build and maintain positive relationships internally and externally. You will be enthusiastic, self-motivated, well-organised, with good leadership-management skills. You will be able to manage work flow and the balance between free and paid for services. You will have a sound understanding of the needs of the VCSE sector in Newcastle and Gateshead. Your attitude, enthusiasm and work ethic are as important to us as prior experience.
 

Deadline is 12pm on 22 August 2022.

 £25,740 per annum pro rata; 18 month contract; 21 hours per week; Based in Sheffield.

 VAS is keen to enable community organisations providing food to work together in a sustainable manner. A sustainable network will be inclusive of all food providing groups in the city, support viability in terms of finance and food supply, and enable the escalation of emerging operational and strategic issues in a timely and coherent manner.
In order to support effective collaboration, the food coordinator will:
• Develop an online community food spaces map and share it across the city
• Identify gaps in the food network and work with partners in the city to reach out to communities and identify provision/ develop support where needed.
• Structure and support the network development – including arranging meetings, developing outreach, engagement and support for new and existing network members
• Support the network with early data collection and clear communications and campaigns, including support for fundraising for the network and individual members. 

Deadline is 22 August 2022.

 £24,179 – £27,215 pro rata;  

Temporary 6 month contract with possibility of extension; 22-30 hours;   

Hybrid working: Winchester office & home-based. 

  This is an exciting opportunity to join an established voluntary organisation, to take forward our Communities Against Cancer (CAC) project. No previous experience in the cancer field is needed; this is about assisting community organisations to raise awareness of cancer with the people they support, and training will be provided.

You will be delivering workshops and promoting the CAC project to the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector across Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Dorset. You will build supportive relationships and engage with community groups and our partners in health. You will be addressing health inequalities and the barriers some communities experience. We particularly welcome applicants with lived experience and/or who identify as belonging to a community experiencing health inequalities. 

Deadline is 9am on 24 August 2022.

 £34,000 per year pro rata; Temporary to cover maternity leave;  

Part time 22.5 hours; Based in Wakefield. 

We're looking for an experienced Communications professional to join our team on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave. The intended start date for this role is 26 September 2022. We have just gone through a fantastic rebranding process, and this role will be key in managing the implementation and continued management of Nova’s presence throughout Wakefield District.

Deadline is 5pm 24 August 2022.

 Voluntary; The length of the appointment is three years with the possibility of extension to six years; Part time less than 6 hours per month; Nationwide. 

 The Money Advice Trust is seeking to appoint Trustees to its Board. This is a unique opportunity to play a part in the future of one of the UK’s most influential debt advice charities.

Ideally, we are looking for someone whose profile might include IT, digital skills/experience and an understanding of debt in people’s lives, however if you have a passion for our work, and do not have this background do still please apply letting us know what you can offer the Trust. 

Deadline is 25 August 2022.

NJC Scale 5 Pts 12 – 18, £23,022 pro rata (£8,400 actual), 13.5 hours per week (including a 2% provisional award for 2022/2023);  

Permanent; 13.5 hours/week; Based in Leeds.

 Are you an effective and flexible administrator with an eye for detail who is able to take accurate minutes, undertake basic design work and look after our social media accounts? Are you motivated by making a difference for third sector organisations and the communities they work in?

We have an exciting opportunity to join VAL as our Administrator Networks, Forums and Research (Third Sector Leeds).

We are looking for someone who can effectively provide administration support to Third Sector Leeds, to the wider Networks, Forums and Research team
and to VAL. Working with our Coordinator Networks, Forums and Research you will take a lead on preparing minutes of meetings, help to support events, promote our work through social media and undertake basic design and proofing work on reports and publications. 

Deadline is 12pm on 29 August 2022.

£22,452 per annum pro rata; Permanent, subject to funding; 16 hours per week; Based in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. 

 We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to provide accounting support to our Finance Manager working across all WCAVA offices.

The successful candidate should be AAT qualified or equivalent, have work experience of working within a small finance team and preferably Sage experience . You will be able to work on your own initiative, maintain confidentiality; have good organisational skills and the ability to plan, prioritise and complete tasks on schedule.

To apply for this role you are required to hold a driving licence and have use of a car for work purposes. 

Deadline is 5pm on 29 August 2022.

  £22,452 per annum pro rata;  

Permanent, subject to funding; 18 hours per week; Based in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. 

 We are seeking a dynamic individual to provide an efficient monthly payroll service.

The successful candidate should have experience of running multiple payrolls, knowledge of computerised payrolls e.g. Sage, statutory payments and deductions such as PAYE, NI, SSP, SMP, etc.

Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of team, able to extract information quickly and excellent organisational skills and the ability to plan, prioritise and complete tasks on schedule is essential for this role. 

Deadline is 5pm on 29 August 2022.

  £53,924 to £57,293; Permanent; Full-time; Based in Leeds.

We want someone who thrives on challenge, can instigate and deliver change and work across boundaries. You will understand the value of social action and infrastructure support in the voluntary and community sector.  Building on the highly regarded work of our current staff team, we want to continue our progress.

 In a world recovering from the pandemic and lockdowns we want a new Chief Officer who has the skills, experience and drive to take on significant challenges, seize opportunities and create a sustainable future for our unique organisation. This will involve support for the VCSE in Leeds, as well as managing our trading subsidiary (VAL YOU).  You will be resilient, adaptable, innovative, and persuasive with the ability to maintain, develop and create new relationships with key Leeds agencies. Whilst believing in the values and ethos of the VCSE, you will be able to take and deliver difficult decisions to provide a sustainable and agile organisation in these constantly changing times.  

Deadline is 30 August 2022.  

  £41,389.00 to £51,751.00 pro Rata;  

Full/part time 4-5 days per week; Permanent; Based in Newcastle upon Tyne. 

This senior management role focuses on the partnerships and projects function of VONNE; managing the partnerships and projects team and specific projects and working with partners to develop new initiatives and programmes of work to respond to the current needs of VCSE sector organisations.

Deadline is 10am on 30 August 2022.

   £24,150 (FTE);  up to 37.5 hours per week (part time / full time considered) flexible working and job share opportunities available;  

Blended working, office base Ipswich. 

 An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Community Action Suffolk’s Lead Partner team for the Building Better Opportunities, Minding the Gap (MtG) project. The project is now in its successful 5th year. The project has supported 1000 young people between the ages of 16 to 24 who faced significant barriers to employment or education or training. To date 50% of our young people have achieved a successful outcome and moved into employment, education of training.

CAS are seeking an enthusiastic new team members to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for ensuring the project meets the eligibility rules for new participants joining and leaving the project, undertaking a variety of tasks, collating data and supporting our partners in delivery of the project.
 

Deadline is 9am on 31 August 2022.

  £20,475 per year pro rata; Fixed term for 1 year; Part time 22.5 hours per week; Based in Wakefield District.

The role will involve using skills related to project support, administration and communications. Take a look at the Person Specification, and if you feel you have the right skills or can apply past experience to the role, we would love to hear from you! Within the job role, you will be liaising and communicating with a whole range of different organisations, which is a brilliant development opportunity. You will play a key role in ensuring the Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector has the resources needed to thrive, contributing to a healthier, happier, and safer Wakefield District.

Deadline is 5pm on 2 September 2022.

 £31,681 to £32,592; Permanent; 30 to 37 hours; Based in Newcastle upon Tyne. 

 The Senior Advocacy Coordinator will assist the Advocacy Manager in the running and development of the advocacy service, to ensure compliance in the delivery of contracts and provide direct advocacy (carrying caseload) that may include both community and statutory advocacy and also the line management and supervision of advocacy coordinators. You will be able to lead within project teams for the day to day management of cases, provide support for complex practice issues including risk management and safeguarding.

You should have experience of advocacy work, managing and coordinating services, supervising staff, setting priorities, communicating and working sensitively with people with mental, physical and learning disabilities. 

 Deadline is 5 September 2022.

  Dependent on qualifications and experience - from £25,358- £30,808 for permanent post, from £13.18 - £16.00 per hour for sessional post;  

Permanent and Sessional available;  

Up to 37 hours; Based in Newcastle Upon Tyne. 

 We provide high quality, independent advocacy to support adults with a range of health and social care needs to enable them to take action to say what they want, secure their rights, represent their interests and obtain services they need. We provide advocacy to challenge where people are facing discrimination of Hate Crime.

Independent Advocates can support both community and statutory advocacy services, providing a range of advocacy services in relation to health and social needs under the Mental Health, Mental Capacity and Care Acts and/or advocate for adults in the community in vulnerable circumstances.

Permanent, & Sessional contracts available (all permanent posts are subject to project funding) 

Deadline is 5 September 2022.

 £27,041 - £28,672 per annum; Permanent (subject to funding and business need); 35 hours per week (This is a full time position but we offer many opportunities to work flexibly); Based in Manchester.

 We are looking for an Organisational Development Worker to support a range of local VCSE groups. Providing one-to-one and grouped support, this is a varied role supporting local and not-for-profit organisations to strengthen, develop and flourish.

The post-holder will be one of three development workers in the team and assisting the Capacity Building Manager in the development and delivery of group development, information, advice and guidance (IAG) provided to VCSE groups. The role is a mixture of working from home, office based and community settings. 

Deadline is 12pm on 12 September 2022.

 £27,396 per annum; Fixed term post for 18 months with potential for extension; Full-time 37 hours per week; Based in Stratford-on-Avon District. 

 CAVA is seeking a Community Development Worker to work with residents in the Clopton and Bishopton communities of Stratford upon Avon, to connect and strengthen both communities and reduce social exclusion.

The post holder will listen to the needs of these communities and support them in coordinating and building new initiatives. The aim is to improve links between services, local groups, new initiatives and the community, and to enable increased community activity. 

Deadline is 9am on 12 September 2022.

 NJS Scale 5 Pts12-18, £23,022-£25,418 pro rata (including a 2% provisional award for 2022/2023);  

fixed term opportunity for up to 12 months; Full & part time hours; Based in Leeds.

 Voluntary Action Leeds provides a payroll service to over 220 groups and organisations across Leeds and York. We currently have a fixed term vacancy (up to 12 months) within our small, friendly team and would like to hear from people with relevant skills and experience.
We’re looking for the right person with the right skills and experience and so can offer flexibility in terms of hours and working pattern. Part-time or full-time hours are available, between 18.5 – 37 hours a week.  The successful candidate will have experience of working in Payroll and be used to working to deadlines on a monthly payroll. Knowledge of Sage Payroll and dealing with pensions auto enrolment will be advantageous but are not essential. 

Deadline is 30 September 2022.

£28,840 pro rata; part time; Based in Coventry. 

    You will get on well with people; understand how to co-ordinate and support volunteers, plus be able to plan and support activities/pieces of work which involve our volunteers. You will make sure we capture evidence from local people of their experiences of health and care so we can use this to work for improvements and changes. You will also be comfortable working in a small staff team where we work with each other to make sure we make a difference for local people.  

Ongoing.

£28,840 pro rata; part time; Based in Coventry. 

 The postholder will be interested in local people, have the listening skills and creative thinking to design different ways to reach local people including those from less heard and diverse communities. You will have the ability to build relationships and be persuasive. You will understand how to organise your time and be able to collect, record and analyse information gained from local people about their experiences and views. 

 Ongoing.

£30,507 per annum pro rata; Fixed  term for 24 months; 18 hours per week; Based in Coventry. 

  Are you an excellent administrator and communicator, able to build relationships within the voluntary and community sector? An efficient organiser who can arrange meetings and workshops with an interest in working collaboratively to tackle inequalities. 

 Ongoing.