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Vacancy: Development Worker
Job description:
Teignbridge CVS
Salary: £22,221 pa pro rata.
24 hours/week.
Teignbridge CVS are looking to recruit a dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic development worker to provide local communities and people with the knowledge, skill and confidence to develop locally focussed projects and ideas and to support sustainable development of organisations in the local voluntary and community sector.
Experience of working with voluntary and community groups, of organising and facilitating networks and a good understanding of the governance and structure of voluntary and community groups essential.
Application Packs available on www.teigncvs.org.uk or telephone 01626 215907.
Closing date for applications: 27th September 2010.
Interviews held in Newton Abbot: 7th October 2010.
Teignbridge CVS is working towards being an equal opportunities employer.
Ad date: 06.09.2010 - 28.09.2010
You can contact us:
Teignbridge CVS
Sue Wroe
Forde House, Brunel Road
TQ12 4XX Newton Abbot
Phone: 01626 215907
Email: chiefexec@teigncvs.org.uk
Vacancy: Chief Executive Officer
Job description:
Windmill Hill City Farm
Salary: £37,206 - £39,855 dependent on skills & experience.
3 year Full time contract (37.5 hours per week) subject to funding and review.
WHCF is pleased to have been awarded funding from the Henry Smith Charity to appoint an experienced, dynamic and visionary leader, to develop and implement the Farm's strategic plans, policies and initiatives and secure the Farm for future generations.
The Chief Executive Officer will work on behalf of the Management Committee to:
• Further develop the organisational structure and activity to ensure the Farm has a secure foundation from which to grow in future
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with key agencies, funders, partners and/or tenants to raise funds and generate income to maintain provision
• Provide strong and clear leadership and development of the staff team fostering good communications throughout the organisation.
• Increase the Farm's profile and work in local food, sustainability, and community participation.
This role requires:
• Proven ability to lead, manage and develop an organisation, including strategic thinking, motivation of people, and the ability to provide clear direction
• Experience of tendering, fundraising and generating income successfully
• Substantial experience of strategic and business planning; target setting; and planning, implementing and managing change in organisations
• Substantial financial management experience, including budget setting, monitoring and control
• Broad understanding of the statutory and legal requirements for voluntary sector organisations, and the ability to advise and work effectively with a Board of Trustees
For an application form please visit: www.windmillhillcityfarm.org.uk, email: sarah.mellor@windmillhillcityfarm.
For an informal conversation about the post please contact the Interim Director Ariaf Hussain on 07754 533953, ring 0117 963 3252 or visit the Farm: Philip Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 4EA.
CV's not accepted. Windmill Hill City Farm is committed to Equal Opportunities.
Deadline for applications - 12.00 Wednesday 29th September 2010
Interviews are scheduled for Monday 11th October.
Ad date: 06.09.2010 - 30.09.2010
You can contact us:
Windmill Hill City Farm
Sarah Mellor
Philip Street, Bedminster
BS3 4EA Bristol
Phone: 0117 963 3252
Email: sarah.mellor@windmillhillcityfarm.org.uk
Vacancy: General Manager - SOFA Office
Job description:
SOFA Project
Salary: £22,500 pa (to be reviewed as the role develops) plus a bonus of up to £6,000 depending on meeting agreed performance indicators.
SOFA Project are developing a new initiative, SOFA Office, to improve the re-use and recycling of office furniture. They are launching this new venture in partnership with fellow Social Enterprise Mark holder, Green Works, who have a national reputation for the re-use and recycling of office furniture. They will be selling good quality used office furniture to a range of sectors including voluntary and community organisations, social enterprises, charities, educational establishments and small businesses.
They are seeking a General Manager to lead the development of this exciting new initiative. The ideal candidate will have extensive sales and marketing skills and business development experience as well as good general management and operational management skills. The role will involve managing a small team of staff, work placements and volunteers.
A clean driving licence will be required.
To apply for a job pack please contact Edyta Wachowicz email: Edytawachowicz@sofaproject.org.uk or telephone 0117 9543573.
Deadline for the return of applications is: Friday 17th September 2010.
Ad date: 01.09.2010 - 18.09.2010
You can contact us:
SOFA Project
Edyta Wachowicz
Phone: 0117 9543573
Email: Edytawachowicz@sofaproject.org.uk
Vacancy: Young Ambassador
Job description:
Would you like to be a voluntary Youth Ambassador?
Make your ideas happen through developing real projects with museums, be a positive role model to young people in your area, help spread the word, inspire others to get involved and get hands-on experience in helping to run a cultural venue.
Count Me In is a groundbreaking project involving young people working with Redfront Ltd and Devon Museums to develop exciting new ideas and joint projects to inspire a new generation of young volunteers.
Devon Museums want people just like you at the centre of this ambitious project so that they become more relevant and accessible to 16-25yr olds - they want to know what you think and what you've got to say!
What you will be doing
- Working with the museum to find new ways to make them more youth friendly
- Joining a panel of other youth ambassadors to oversee creative projects with four museums
- Learning what's involved in running a museum
- Supporting the museum with new skills like using social media to promote themselves
- Working closely with one specific museum to develop and help manage one new project involving young people
- Going out into your local community, spreading the word and inspiring other young people to take part in projects/events
What you will get from working at the museum
Practical hands on experience of running a cultural venue, business skills, working as a part of a team, learning about the history and heritage of your local area
What you will get from working with the Count Me In project
- opportunities to explore new ways of using social media and technology platforms
- networking and socialising opportunities
- work experience and skills development in marketing and sales
- enhancing your own role/work in your local community
- exclusive access to cultural and heritage collections not publicly available
- official recognition of your work through V50 and Vinspired National Awards
- daily expenses allowance and exclusive invitations/free tickets to events
- A reasonable level of computer literacy
- A good understanding of social media and using the web generally
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good communication skills and ability to network with other young people
- An interest in culture and your local environment
- An interest in working in marketing and promotion
- We are looking for ambassadors who are aged between 18 and 25.
- We would expect you to commit 1 - 2 days/week for 12 weeks minimum from mid September to help develop and carry out projects.
- Please indicate whether you could travel to Barnstaple, Braunton, Dawlish, Kingsbridge, Dartmouth, Topsham, Exeter or Budleigh Salterton.
- Please send an email to devonmuseums@googlemail.com telling us why you want to be a Young Ambassador, what skills and experience you have (and which of the above locations you would be prepared to travel to).
- There will be a group briefing meeting in Exeter on the 16th and/or the 23rd Sept - please let us know if you are able to attend either date.
- The deadline for applications is Monday 13th September 2010 at 5pm.
Ad date: 25.08.2010 - 12.09.2010
You can contact us:
Devon Museums
Phone:
Email: devonmuseums@googlemail.com
Vacancy: Trustees
Job description:
Southern Brooks Community Partnership
Southern Brooks Community Partnership is a registered charity that has been making a difference in the area since 1988. They are an independent community organisation that responds to needs in a flexible way, embracing diversity, encouraging participation and working and learning together. They are rooted in the community providing and delivering a wide range of comprehensive services that are meeting local needs and are a key link between the community and agencies that work in the area.
They have a dedicated staff team with a diverse range of skills and a Board of trustees that represents key interests and experience within the community. Their core work takes place in Bradley Stoke, Filton, Patchway and Stoke Gifford. Currently there are vacancies on the Board for new trustees with experience and skills in any of their priority work areas, which are:
• Working with children and young people
• Supporting families
• Working with older and socially isolated people
• Building and Supporting a strong and vibrant Voluntary and Community Sector
They would also welcome new trustees or volunteers with experience in employment law, marketing or IT. Members of the black and minority ethnic community are under-represented on the Board and they would be pleased to hear from anyone from a BME background.
As a charity, they are governed by the Board of Trustees, local individuals who share their vision. The Board meets at least quarterly to ensure that the staff team continue to meet their objectives and to set the strategic direction of the organisation. They have a broad base of funding including contracts to deliver services for South Gloucestershire Council, the Youth Offending team and schools, as well as recently securing a substantial grant from the Big Lottery.
Southern Brooks provides training and support for trustees, and opportunities to contribute to the development of an organisation that works on the ground to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable families in the area and the chance to be part of a team.
For more information please contact Julie Close on 01454 868570, or visit: www.sbcommunitypartnership.org.uk.
Following an initial discussion about the role, there will be the opportunity to meet with members of the Board.
Ad date: 26.07.2010 - 12.09.2010
You can contact us:
Southern Brooks Community Partnership
Julie Close
Phone: 01454 868570
Email:
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