Previous Job Next Job Who we are? YMCA Brunel Group is an independent, locally governed and managed charity operating in Mendip, Bath, Bristol, Wiltshire and South Somerset. We are part of the international YMCA movement. Our mission is to create supportive, inclusive and energising communities, where people can truly belong, contribute and thrive. Our activities include: Accommodation for over 700 people every year who are at risk of being homeless, who are on low incomes, experience barriers to work, or young people in need of high levels of support, who have often experienced trauma and difficult times in their lives. We don’t just provide a bed, we support people holistically and continually seek to help our residents gain the training, skills and confidence to lead independent lives. A Health & Wellbeing centre in Bath, a community facility with a fully kitted out gym, functional fitness areas and extensive class programme. Two commercial hostels in Bath and Bristol which help us cover our central costs. Twelve youth clubs for young people aged 10-19, including 4 young carers groups, providing a space where they can have dedicated time to talk to trusted youth workers, access relevant information about issues that concern them, and develop their social networks. Eight Ofsted registered Nurseries, providing spaces for up to 360 children where they are given opportunities and experiences that will set them up for their educational journeys and prepare them for their lives ahead. What does the job entail? Working as part of a team to create a warming and welcoming atmosphere for the hostel guests and young residents.  Creating a harmonious, welcoming and relaxing atmosphere in the hostel and communal spaces.  Dealing with reservations, enquiries and meeting room bookings.  Working closely with the Hostel Manager to safeguard the wellbeing of our guests and make their stay as comfortable as possible.  Managing our online booking system, replying to emails and general administration.  Providing information on local attractions and events.  Contributing to a warm, friendly atmosphere and a sense of community amongst guests, residents and colleagues.  Effectively balance the needs of our commercial guests and the young people needing housing support.  Responsible for the safety of the hostel, our guests and residents.  Practical tasks to ensure that the hostel is kept clean and safe, paying special attention to the communal areas.  Liaising with the housekeeping and maintenance team and other Duty Manager’s to report any maintenance tasks that need carrying out.  Working closely with our restaurant team and assisting with the restaurant when needed.  Manage challenging and inappropriate behaviour in accordance with our hostel policy.  Delivering and setting up catering for meetings and events in the hostel.  Carry out regular checks of the building, following lone working and health and safety procedures.  Other administrative tasks which may include banking.  Ensure the department complies with all health & safety and hygiene statutory regulations and that records are maintained up to date.  Any other duties that may be reasonably required by the organization  Comfortable lone working at night. What skills will the successful candidate need?  Must be willing to carry out any other duties that may be reasonably required by the organization  Comfortable lone working at night. What we offer Enhanced sick pay allowances and paid compassionate and emergency dependent leave. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Pension scheme Cycle to work scheme YMCA employee advantages YMCA Brunel Group is an inclusive organisation and the post requires a shared commitment to equality and diversity. Location: YMCA Bath is a centrally located hostel which provides accommodation to school groups, backpackers, sporting groups and universities. Hours: 30 hours per week on a rolling rota over 7 days; Additional shifts could be available during afternoons and evenings. Overtime and holiday cover are also available. Contract type: Permanent role (6 month probation period) Rate of Pay: £11 per hour for shifts worked between 8.00 am – 10.00 pm (increasing to £12 per hour from 1st April 2023) £13.50 per hour for shifts worked between 10.00 pm – 8.00 am Please find the job description and person specification for the role, on our website . If you would like to apply for any of our current vacancies you will need to fill out one of our application forms on line: https://ymcabrunelgroupbath.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=39d082d2-d94f 4772-adda-305e101ceaf3 To know more about what YMCA Brunel do and to apply please visit our website: https://ymca-bg.org/work-for-us/ YMCA Brunel Group is committed to follow safer recruitment guidelines and all candidates will have to demonstrate full employment history, give 2 good references and be DBS checked. In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process . < All Jobs Duty Manager Salary: £11 per hour for day shifts worked between 8.00 am – 10.00 pm ( rising to £12 from 1st April 2023) £13.50 per hour for shifts worked between 10.00 pm – 8.00 am Hours: 30 hours per week on a rolling rota over 7 days; Additional shifts could be available during afternoons and evenings. Overtime and holiday cover are also available. Contract Type: Permanent role (6 month probation period) Location: YMCA Bath Close Date: Monday, 1 May 2023 Email Contact: ​ < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Previous Job Next Job The Role If you believe you can inspire and champion change in people struggling with substance misuse issues. We need you… DHI are looking for passionate Drug & Alcohol Workers to join our recently commissioned, rapidly growing Shared-Care service based in BANES. We are also very interested to hear from people with transferable skills and life experience. Based within the Primary Care setting, your role will be to provide our clients Opiate Substitute Treatment (OST). Working alongside GP’s in a community setting can be a pressurised environment requiring resilience, attention to detail, the ability to establish boundaries and be assertive when necessary. Strong IT and record keeping skills are required as part of your role involves the management of client’s prescriptions and keeping accurate clinical notes. Meeting our service users ‘where they are’, helping them identify their goals for treatment while working in collaboration with them to develop a roadmap for success, requires the capacity to take an holistic, non-judgemental overview of your client’s needs together with the instinct to provide the most beneficial interventions that will allow them to achieve their desired outcomes. About You At DHI we highly value transferable skills and life experience. If you have good organisational skills, can manage relationships, solve problems, and are adaptable and flexible then we would love to hear from you. Being able to work well in a team is extremely important, as is the ability to work, on occasion, independently. Your background could be from anywhere where you have used these highly transferable skills. Retail, teaching, ex-armed forces are all examples of just some professions where these transferable skills are often found. Our Values Our four key values are vital to us. If you are interested in working in the substance misuse field and share DHI’s values of stimulation and zest for life, then we encourage you to apply. We are an award winning charity that challenges social exclusion by supporting people to achieve their potential and our values underpin this. They are: 1. Flexibility 2. Self-Direction 3. Stimulation 4. Zest for Life We look forward to exploring these with you during the interview process should you be successful at the shortlisting stage. What We Offer We offer full mentoring, job shadowing for this role as well as training on the policies and procedures that DHI use. As an employee of DHI, you will have also access to our Employee Assistance Programme, our Cycle Scheme, up to 31 days annual leave (service related), company pension scheme and Charity Worker Discounts- offering discounts across a range of outlets. Next Steps If you’d like to know more about the role contact Dominic Denny at email: dominicdenny@dhi-online.org.uk to arrange an informal discussion. To apply please visit our URL above. < All Jobs Drug and Alcohol Worker- Part Time Salary: £21,269-£25,927 per annum pro rata depending on experience. Hours: 15 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Location: Bath with frequent travel to GP surgeries in the Bath and North East Somerset Area Close Date: Monday, 10 October 2022 Email Contact: dominicdenny@dhi-online.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

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JusticeISNow Brief Description of Organisation JusticeIsNow is a UK charity (1194627) aiming to advance the education of the public in the subject of rape as a criminal offence and the attitudes and false beliefs surrounding rape (otherwise known as ‘rape myths’) to reduce the prevalence of rape within society and to support victims of rape. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation Registered by the Charity Commission (Charity number 1194627) our purpose is: To advance the education of the public in the subject of rape as a criminal offence and the attitudes and false beliefs surrounding rape (otherwise known as ‘rape myths’) to reduce the prevalence of rape within society and to support victims of rape. To work within the judicial institutions to support efforts to reduce PTSD of a complainant and ensure increases in rape conviction rates are sustained. Our vision is a world, in which justice for victims of sexual violence is the norm, not the exception. Our mission starts within the UK judiciary. We have an advisory board of Barristers who defend and prosecute sexual violence, who have, over the past 18 months, listened closely to concerns raised in the following reports End to end rape review and also considered their strong conviction of the need for advocacy and the jury model to stay protected. Our core projects are: Changing the education system of Barristers to include a module on rape myths and the limits of advocacy, to be introduced in law degrees/BPC. The content will include understanding the behaviour of a traumatised victim. To continue to find out directly from Barristers on their attitudes towards, opinions about and proposed solutions to finding parity in justice. A core part of this work is in finding out from Defence Barristers why cases can be dismantled so easily and to build this body of evidence to improve Police Investigations. To create and implement a code of conduct that is created by Barristers and signed. To work in close collaboration with the judiciary to gain solutions to the complexities of the low conviction rate and understanding from within not the other way around. Share best practice from across the judiciary Create a global learning and dissemination programme of best practice This is a sizeable amount to expect a student to unpick with minimal guidance for the mentioned complexity of interactions. It is imperative to keep education aligned with the pace of change. JusticeISNow Brief Description of Organisation JusticeIsNow is a UK charity (1194627) aiming to advance the education of the public in the subject of rape as a criminal offence and the attitudes and false beliefs surrounding rape (otherwise known as ‘rape myths’) to reduce the prevalence of rape within society and to support victims of rape. Visit WebSite

Make A Move Brief Description of Organisation Make a Move is not a dance company…but we do make people dance. Creative movement, music, therapeutic dance and talking therapy are all used in innovative combinations to encourage healing of mind and body. We inspire laughter, fun and happiness. But it is serious stuff – we improve people’s mental health. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation Make a Move is not a dance company…but we do make people dance. Creative movement, music, therapeutic dance and talking therapy are all used in innovative combinations to encourage healing of mind and body. We inspire laughter, fun and happiness. But it is serious stuff – we improve people’s mental health. We work with older people, young adults with learning disabilities, mothers with postnatal depression and children in schools. Working with Children Make a Move is very proud of the work it does with children. We cultivate the learning independence and attainment of severely disadvantaged primary school pupils across South Bristol and Bath and North East Somerset. Working with Mums Make a Move runs regular programmes in and around Bath and North East Somerset, working with mothers with low mood and perinatal depression. The Moving On Up! programme offers music, movement and therapeutic talking sessions to help mothers recover. Working with Older people Make a Move is a dementia-friendly charity, working with older people and their carers to improve vitality, self-expression, relaxation, alertness, self-esteem and social connection and alleviate anxiety. Working with Learning Disabilities We work with other charities to improve employment and volunteering opportunities for young adults with learning disabilities by helping to improve their social skills and, consequently, their social lives. Make A Move Brief Description of Organisation Make a Move is not a dance company…but we do make people dance. Creative movement, music, therapeutic dance and talking therapy are all used in innovative combinations to encourage healing of mind and body. We inspire laughter, fun and happiness. But it is serious stuff – we improve people’s mental health. Visit WebSite

Previous Job Next Job Genesis Trust is an inspiring and much-loved Christian charity in Bath, supporting vulnerable and homeless adults. We are excited to announce that we are looking for a motivated, compassionate, enthusiastic and experienced Finance Manager to succeed our long-standing colleague who is retiring this summer. Working closely with the CEO, this role is central to the effective operation of the charity and has the opportunity to become a key contributor to the future of Genesis, including the ongoing and exciting development of our Furniture social enterprise. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who likes a challenge, is highly organised, and wants their work to make a difference to the most vulnerable and marginalised in our community. We will be updating our systems, so this role will suit someone who has the skills, enthusiasm and ability to work on changes, upgrades and developments of accounting and CRM software. To succeed in this role you are likely to have the following: A positive ‘can-do’ attitude. Excellent communication and team working skills. Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills. Empathetic and enthusiastic nature. Excellent and demonstrable business and leadership skills. Experience in all or some of the following – charity finance, retail finance, online retail finance, data management. Knowledge and experience of administration, finance, bookkeeping, payroll, and Quickbooks. Organisation and IT skills. Sympathy to and support of the Christian ethos of Genesis, and understanding and experience of biblical Christian perspectives of finances, money and faith. Being able to relate well to clients and people from differing backgrounds. A desire to support people in need. If you want to play a role in our future, please email Steph Wynne-Davey on office@genesistrust.org.uk for more details and an application form. < All Jobs Finance Manager Salary: £37,363 to £43,590 full time equivalent Hours: 09:00-17:30 (Negotiable between 3 to 5 days per week) Contract Type: Part Time or Full Time Location: Church Farm Business Park, Corston Close Date: Friday, 12 April 2024 Email Contact: office@genesistrust.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Little Lost Robot CIC Brief Description of Organisation We are a not for profit collective of social practice artists. We make immersive and interactive, digital and playable art that strives to bring visibility to the risks to the standard of living for othered communities. We work with the Regeneration Project at Bath and North East Somerset Visit Website Full Description of Organisation Little Lost Robot CIC is a not for profit collective of social practice artists. We make immersive and interactive, digital and playable art that strives to bring visibility to the risks to the standard of living for othered communities. We demystify uses of creative technology to reimagine everyday life that is accommodating to the scope of needs felt by real people. We present an accessible vision of the future that is gloriously humane in all its messy domestic parts. Little Lost Robot CIC designs and builds carefully engineered, immersive, structural artwork with recycled materials, metalwork fabrication and sculptural sewing. Our work is accessible and playable. We use creative technology to fuse approachable art and design with digital programming to discuss issues around inclusion and belonging. Our expertise is in installing large-scale, free-standing, outdoor artwork installations, and set design and build for touring circus and outdoor theatre. We have a wealth of background experience building work for UK festivals and public community events. We are known for our custom installation artworks for exhibits by clients like Chester Zoo, Hampton Court Palace and Wakehurst Kew Royal Botanical Gardens. We use our community maker spaces to codesign and put together these artworks with our artists in residence, student internships and public visitors. In this way we skill share and provide access and training in creative skills. We also provide specialist business development support and advice around arts funding and resources. We work closely with the Bath and North East Somerset Council – Regeneration Project to run our operations out of vacant units. We occupy and care for empty spaces and bring life and active productivity back into otherwise closing down areas. We use social practice, creative skills and our experience with embedded community development to help support reinvigoration within existing communities. We work with local creatives, social history and aim to develop confidence in existing skills and create pathways into building creative careers. Little Lost Robot CIC Brief Description of Organisation We are a not for profit collective of social practice artists. We make immersive and interactive, digital and playable art that strives to bring visibility to the risks to the standard of living for othered communities. We work with the Regeneration Project at Bath and North East Somerset Visit WebSite

Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases Brief Description of Organisation The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases (BIRD) exists to support arthritis research, education and patient engagement so that we can improve treatment for patients with rheumatic diseases. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases (BIRD) exists to support arthritis research, education and patient engagement so that we can improve treatment for patients with rheumatic diseases. Bath has always been at the forefront of bone and joint disease research, education and patient care, as part of its history as a city with thermal waters since at least Roman times, and with one of the first national specialist hospitals in the country founded in 1738. BIRD was formed in 1975 by the Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases (known affectionately as ‘the Min’ and now part of the Royal United Hospital, Bath) and the University of Bath. Although we became an independent charity in 1981, we collaborate closely with both organisations, because bringing clinicians and scientists together is at the heart of what we do. What we do Our work falls into four main areas. We make ‘pump priming’ grants to support research in the field of bone and joint diseases and fund the training of PhD students, clinical research fellows and post-doctoral research assistants. We provide free educational and professional development opportunities, such as conferences and courses on the impact of bone and joint diseases for healthcare professionals. We run a programme of Patient and Public Engagement which supports patients, their families and carers with the latest information in their diseases areas and involves them in research. Lastly, we raise awareness of the impact of arthritis and funds for our work as a charity. Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases Brief Description of Organisation The Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases (BIRD) exists to support arthritis research, education and patient engagement so that we can improve treatment for patients with rheumatic diseases. Visit WebSite

Previous Job Next Job We are looking for a collaborative, innovative individual to coordinate delivery of the Forest of Avon Plan: Tree and Woodland Strategy for the West of England which was launched in June 2021 across Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire as a partnership with the region’s authorities, the Woodland Trust, West of England Nature Partnership and many others. You would be working in a truly dynamic and creative role with huge potential to create a big impact. You will be working with a diverse range of partners, landowners and communities across the region to deliver the Plan’s Goals, guided by the 5 Year Action Plan, as well as some of the flagship projects. You will also be looking at the targets to 2050 and planning how they will be achieved and progress recorded. The Forest of Avon Trust have secured funding for this role together with a Communications Officer role and a substantial package of communications and engagement support under the Emergency Tree Fund funded by the Woodland Trust. The Emergency Tree Fund has been created to accelerate work towards targets under the Environment Act and England’s Tree Action Plan, to address the climate change and biodiversity emergencies and to create, protect and restore our trees and woodlands Two-year fixed term contract to start as soon as possible: • Salary of £35,000 gross per annum • 5 days per week (37.5 hours) • Flexible working hours • Main office base at Lockleaze Bristol, with some homeworking optional • Time spent at partner offices, with some travel for site visits • Employee Pension Scheme with 3% employer contribution • A very friendly team with training opportunities, a flexible approach to working and an opportunity to influence nationally through our network of England’s Community Forests and work with Defra and national partners For more information, including the job description and specification, please click here to be taken to the Forest of Avon Trust website. Please send a CV and a written statement of your experience addressing the essential and desirable criteria above to info@forestofavontrust.org by 5 pm on Friday 9th June. Applications will be anonymised prior to shortlisting. For more information on the Forest of Avon Trust, please go to www.forestofavontrust.org For more information about the role, please call Alex Stone, Forest of Avon Trust Director, on 07375 842732. < All Jobs Forest of Avon Plan Coordinator Salary: £35,000 gross per annum Hours: 5 days per week (37.5 hours) Contract Type: Two-year fixed term contract Location: Main office base at Lockleaze Bristol, with some homeworking optional Close Date: Friday, 9 June 2023 Email Contact: info@forestofavontrust.org < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Percy Community Centre Brief Description of Organisation Percy Community Centre is a vibrant and welcoming community centre in the heart of Bath. The Percy Centre has something for everyone. Our wide range of facilities offers a huge number of classes and activities, from sports and exercise to workshops, music and children's groups. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation Percy Community Centre is a vibrant and welcoming community centre in the heart of Bath. The Percy Centre has something for everyone. Our wide range of facilities offers a huge number of classes and activities, from sports and exercise to workshops, music and children's groups. There are classes for most ages and abilities, usually without the need for membership fees or annual sign-up. Many classes offer free trial sessions so it's an ideal way to find what you like. We also work with our many supporters to provide free activities for children, young people and other groups, including a weekly youth club, holiday playschemes and free English language classes. The Centre now has over 20,000 users a year and hosts a regular schedule of around 25 different activities each week, including dancing, creative writing, parenting advice, welfare to work programmes, play groups and a wide range of sports, martial arts and exercise classes. The aims of the organisation are to provide a well-maintained, accessible community resource for other voluntary sector and community groups and to support the economic activities of individuals with a range of services. Whatever you want to do in the community, get in touch or pop in to see us. Percy Community Centre Brief Description of Organisation Percy Community Centre is a vibrant and welcoming community centre in the heart of Bath. The Percy Centre has something for everyone. Our wide range of facilities offers a huge number of classes and activities, from sports and exercise to workshops, music and children's groups. Visit WebSite

Previous Job Next Job Main Purpose:- As senior sessional staff lead design, promote and deliver programmes which will engage personal, social and informal educational development of the members who attend the club. Support the YCOW Mobile Lead with the recruitment, training and professional development of the part time YCOW Youth Work Team. You will work in collaboration with internal and external colleagues and other organisations from a variety of sectors with the aim of developing strong cross Sector Partnerships that further the aims and objectives of the charity. Through good community and youth led consultation, you will be able to discover, design and co-deliver a programme of high-quality open access and social action in a variety of communities and settings throughout the Greater Bristol area. You will collectively work to ensure maximisation of the Youth Club On Wheels in various settings (e.g. community, schools etc). Working with the YB Fundraising Team you will ensure all Mobile delivery sessions are fully funded. You will lead on collaboration with local and national Partner Agencies to systematically and sustainably expand and ensure quality and consistency of our Mobile youth work offer. You will support the YCOW Mobile Lead to ensure the YB Youth Club On Wheels is maintained to a high standard, remains compliant, legal and roadworthy (e.g. MOT, Road Tax, Insured etc) at all times. You will be the first point of contact for all matters relating to the YB Youth Club On Wheels. You will have a depth and breadth of skills and competencies from management capabilities, through to strong communication and facilitation skills. You’ll be as comfortable inspiring children and young people as you will supporting youth workers, volunteers and feel at home working with budgets and bids as you will leading and developing a team. Most of all you’ll believe in the power of good youth work and you’ll be absolutely committed to children and young people, ensuring that they can make the most of the opportunities that YB has to offer. Key Responsibilities:- · Reporting through to the YCOW Mobile Lead, take responsibility for developing and implementing the strategic direction, focus and continuous improvement of the YB youth offer through its Youth Club On Wheels. · You will provide inspirational leadership and strategic oversight to the YCOW Youth Work Team, manage relationships with key funders and partners, develop on existing but also establish new opportunities for children, young people and communities ensuring YB is fully embedded in the communities it serves. · Acting as the Senior Youth Worker, run Club evening(s) and occasional weekends by planning and organising an appropriate and relevant Club programme that is member led. · Ensure our working practices adhere to YB policies and procedures as described in the YB Employee Handbook and play your role in creating a “can do” culture within the charity. · Ensure the ongoing safe operation of YB Mobile Provision, through a high level of risk management, fit for purpose operating procedures taking into account all Health & Safety, GDPR and required Quality Assurance standards. · Ensure Membership forms are upto date, and correctly completed and nightly registers are taken recording young people attending sessions. · To promote and encourage member participation, decision making and responsibility amongst the membership. · To develop understanding of key needs and priorities of members and form appropriate professional relationships with members. · To deliver support, advice and guidance using best practice in such areas as sexual health, drugs/alcohol, C- card, Health and Well-Being etc. · To attend staff meetings and training sessions as deemed necessary by the Senior Management Team. · To take positive steps to counter discrimination, however and wherever it occurs. · With the support of sessional youth workers, administer all monies raised and disbursed by the Club in accordance with the Clubs policies and procedures and to undertake any administration as is necessary for the smooth operation of the Club and/or programme. · Organise, coordinate and supervise any fundraising activities of the Club. · Lead the Club with working towards acquiring Quality Assurance Accreditation. · To carry out such other duties as may be requested by the Senior Management Team. Person specification:- The person suited to this new post will demonstrate that they: Have a good understanding of the aims and principles of Youth Work and ideally have either a Level 2/3 Youth Work qualification or equivalent qualification and/or appropriate lived experience with the commitment to complete professional Youth Work qualifications. You will also have some experience in a Supervisory/Management role. Have a flexible approach to work as evening, school holiday and some weekend, including residential work will be involved. Note: This role may on occasions necessitate some non-UK based residential work for short periods of time. Is self-motivated, has a positive attitude, is a good communicator and has good planning and organising skills. The person must also be a good motivator of others. Ideally, but not essential, holds a full, clean, current driving license and a means of transport to commute efficiently and effectively between a number of different locations. A current MIDAS certificate or a commitment to undergo MIDAS training would be required. Is approachable, friendly and trustworthy. Willing to work as part of a management/staff team. Has a genuine desire to develop themselves and others and wishes to expand their experience of working with young people and the wider community. < All Jobs YB Youth Club on Wheels Senior Sessional Staff Salary: £22,874.00 - £24,141.00 pro-rata Hours: 8-12 Contract Type: Part-time Location: Hybrid office/working from home/on site Close Date: Wednesday, 18 January 2023 Email Contact: ak@youngbristol.com < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Previous Job Next Job Community Tree Nursery Co-ordinator Are you passionate about trees? We seek someone with a positive nature, who is ambitious, adaptable, and resourceful. You will be a strong communicator, as you will interface with a wide range of stakeholders, to build successful partnerships. You will be employed by and managed by the Director of Grow Yourself, with support from the Founder & Chair of More Trees BANES, as well as other employees and volunteers. We are looking for a self-sufficient individual who can work well without constant supervision. This role will evolve as the project develops, and so you have an opportunity to help us shape this project and achieve a lasting impact in our communities and the environment. We are looking for someone who can seize an opportunity, pour their energy into it and take this project to the next level. As the role will involve travel across BANES, you will need your own transport (mileage paid). Opportunity: Grow Yourself CIC is partnering with More Trees BANES to create a network of community tree nurseries. This will reduce the carbon footprint of tree planting, reduce biosecurity risks from imported trees, increase genetic diversity, whilst bringing communities together to take positive action on the ecological and climate emergencies. We have set up two nurseries already, and have a number of other possible locations and a growing groundswell of support for the project. Once we have proved the concept in BANES, we plan to secure additional funding to scale the idea nationally. Role Description: This part-time role will co-ordinate the effort to expand the network of nurseries across the region. You will: • Identify and engage with landowners. • Identify, engage and support local community groups to take on and manage new tree nurseries. • Provide ongoing regular support to nurseries to ensure they are maintained successfully into the future. This will be done with the help of other employees and trainees. • Organise volunteering events e.g. seed collection days or fruit tree grafting workshops Location: Bath and North East Somerset (working from home, with travel) Salary: £25,000 per year (pro rata) Contract: 1 Year. Preferably starting 1st week of September 2021 Hours: 15 hours per week Please submit a CV and covering letter of no more than one side of A4 detailing why you are interested in the post and what skills and experience you can offer to adam@moretrees.earth . Closing date: midnight 26th July 2021. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. < All Jobs Community Tree Nursery Co-ordinator Salary: £25,000 per year (pro rata) Hours: 15 per week Contract Type: Part time for 1 year Location: Bath Close Date: Tuesday, 27 July 2021 Email Contact: adam@moretrees.earth < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Previous Job Next Job Marketing and Communications officer – Quartet Community Foundation This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team working across a richly diverse region. You will be helping ordinary people do extraordinary things that make our local communities thrive and improve the lives of people who live in the West of England. Highlights of the role: Part time : 21 hrs per week (F/T is 35 hrs per week) Salary: pro rata of £25,000 to £27,000pa depending on experience 25 days annual leave, plus all bank holidays and 3 extra days between Christmas and New Year Employee benefit scheme 5% employee contribution to pension fund. Purpose Help to deliver a new Marketing and Communications strategy to align with and support the objectives and targets set out in Quartet’s over-arching strategic plan Implement activities to maximise the launch of a new brand identity for Quartet, raising the profile of Quartet’s work and reputation across the West of England region and driving measurable engagement with alltarget audiences (including donors and communitypartner charities and voluntary groups) Assist the Marketing & PR Manager in delivering creative, multi-channel campaigns that build measurable engagement and reach across our platforms Be a guardian of the new Quartet brand and identity. Main tasks Production of marketing collateral Assisting with the audit of existing marketing collateral; supporting the development and delivery of a prioritised plan of activity in line with our new brand guidelines Working with in-house areas of specialism to identify opportunities for marketing communications Liaising with external agencies when required for print, design, photography, event collateral and videography • Drafting copy and content to meet deadlines. Champion our new brand identity and roll out new brand guidelines Being a guardian of our new brand identity at all times Monitoring how the brand is being presented across all channels Supporting Quartet’s in-house specialist teams to access approved marketing collateral Keeping our image and collateral library up to date PR Working collaboratively within Quartet to gather required information Drafting and submitting press releases. Digital Marketing Coordinating all Quartet’s digital handles, including posting content and analysing engagement Optimising engagement with Quartet’s target audience through a planned calendar of social media posts Updating the website with news, events and other content to support planned marketing campaigns Building a view of visitors to the website and understanding their onward journey Helping to develop and then sending regular newsletters to our audiences, tracking open and click through rates Providing regular updates for the Marketing & PR Manager across all digital channels. Events Playing an active role in helping to deliver live and on-line events: working with the wider team over: event logistics; securing attendees; producing event collateral; and gathering post event feedback. Other Working within Quartet’s policy framework, including our climate action strategy and our equity, diversity and inclusion strategy Contributing to the building of Quartet’s philanthropic and community knowledge Carrying out all other reasonable duties as requested by the line manager and CEO. Deadline - 12 noon Thursday 8 December 2022 For more details, incuding a full recruitment pack and application form, please click here. < All Jobs Marketing and Communications Officer Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 pro rata Hours: 21 hours per week Contract Type: Part time Location: Bristol (hybrid 60% office: 40% home working available) Close Date: Thursday, 8 December 2022 Email Contact: enquiries@quartetcf.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Previous Job Next Job OTR exists to improve the emotional health and wellbeing of young people. We want every young person in Bath and North East Somerset to be emotionally healthy, confident and empowered in themselves. This role in critical to enabling us achieving our vision. Purpose of Job This senior role will manage and oversee OTR’s Wellbeing services, which are our listening support and counselling offerings for young people. We provide these in the community and at schools, college and universities across BaNES. The post holder will have responsibility for working with our external clinical supervisors and, together with the Director, will manage OTR’s clinical governance. You’ll be the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), working with the Director on safeguarding matters across the organisation. You’ll line manage and develop the lead counsellors and listening support lead, overseeing our staff and volunteer teams in delivering the best possible services for young people. Working with the Director, you’ll be the main point of contact for our commissioners and funders for the Wellbeing services we deliver, whilst also overseeing their quality assurance and development. The post holder will be part of OTR’s senior management team (SMT), working closely with the Head of Voice Services and Head of Resources as well as the Director to actively oversee the growth and development of the organisation, and delivery of our strategy. Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week (or at least 30 hours per week) Salary: Band G £35,171 - £36,225 Base: Primarily based at Off the Record (OTR) in central Bath Contract: Permanent Closing date: 9am Monday 16th January Interview: Thursday 26th January between 4pm and 8pm < All Jobs Head of Wellbeing Services Salary: £35,171 - £36,225 Hours: 37 hours per week (or at least 30 hours per week) Contract Type: Full time - Permanent Location: Primarily based at Off the Record (OTR) in central Bath Close Date: Monday, 16 January 2023 Email Contact: Philwalters@offtherecord-banes.co.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Previous Job Next Job IT Manager Full-time 37 hours per week working over 5 days a week Permanent contract Salary: £30,000 Location: Bristol Based at AWT Head Office with some travel to different reserves and sites within Avon. Occasional out of hours support for events and potential for hybrid working. Are you looking for a role where your IT experience can make a real difference and help the wildlife of Avon? Avon Wildlife Trust are looking for an IT Manager to help manage our digital transformation, manage our systems, knowledge management processes and facilities. You will provide project management support, oversight and training for ICT and other digital initiatives whilst managing our relationship with our outsourced IT provider. Projects relate to Cloud IT transformation which are enabling the Trust to move towards a ‘Hubs and Home-working’ model of operation. This is an exciting time to be joining the Trust as we are developing ambitious plans to invest in our future. We are looking at how we can develop our commercial offer, products and services to support nature’s recovery, engage more people and generate revenue to support our work. Avon Wildlife Trust is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts working across the UK. With the invaluable support of our volunteers, members and corporate supporters we manage 30 nature reserves for wildlife and people across the West of England region (former County of Avon). We also work with other organisations and landowners to protect and connect wildlife sites across the region and inspire local communities and people of all ages to care for wildlife where they live. We offer a complimentary staff benefits package including an Employee Assistance Programme, membership of discount schemes, free Avon Wildlife Trust courses, along with sick pay and benefits platform. The Wildlife Trusts value diversity. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures. If you are interested in this position the job description and details on how to apply can be found at www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/jobs . Follow the link to register on our application platform, and either attach the completed application and equal opportunities monitoring form or email them to hr@avonwildlifetrust.org.uk or post to HR, Avon Wildlife Trust, 17 Great George Street, Bristol BS1 5QT Closing date: 11.59pm on Thursday 31st August 2023 Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a first interview, on Thursday 7th September 2023 Applicants may be asked to attend a second interview date tbc If you would like to discuss this role or have any questions, please email hr@avonwildlifetrust.org.uk and a conversation can be arranged. For equal opportunities purposes, we are unable to accept CVs. No agencies please. Registered Charity No. 280422 #NonGraduatesWelcome < All Jobs IT Manager Salary: £30,000 Hours: 37 hours per week Contract Type: Full time Location: Bristol / Avon, various locations and working from home Close Date: Thursday, 31 August 2023 Email Contact: hr@avonwildlifetrust.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Previous Job Next Job Who we are? YMCA Brunel provides accommodation and support for young and homeless people. Some of our projects include: Emergency Accommodation for Statutory Homeless Referrals from B&NES Council. Referrals from the Council for emergency accommodation from 3 days to 3months. Risk assessments, benefits applications and supporting referrals to move on to permanent accommodation. This will involve working with the B&NES Move on Advisor. Platform for Life provides independent shared accommodation for young people in work, training or education for those aged between 18-25 years. The accommodation is in 4 houses in Bath and Keynsham. The role is mainly based around this area of work. What does the job entail? We are recruiting into the post of Support Worker as part of Platform for Life Project. The P4L Project provides Support, Housing, Advice and signposting to young people who are living in our houses. You will be carrying out assessments with the young people for the project, ensuring the houses are up to a clean and tidy standard, building a supportive relationship with the young people, carrying out house checks and ensuring rent is paid or benefits are applied for. As a Support Worker you will play a crucial role in building longer-term relationships of trust with 18 – 25-year-olds, the project aim is to help young people become more independent and able to move into their own accommodation, which you will help source. The criteria for the houses are young people should be in work or training and low-level support. What skills will the successful candidate need? Knowledge of Housing issues and legislation that affects homeless people (Desirable) Knowledge of Safeguarding Procedures Experience of working with young people and conducting holistic assessments in a key worker type role The skills, experience and knowledge to play a part in helping to progress the project and to support the information gathering and research processes to support further growth Experience of working with various database systems and keeping up to date and accurate records. Empathy and compassion in dealing with people that in a crisis Work as part of a team Full driving licence and the use of a vehicle with appropriate motor insurance are essential (travel will be reimbursed) What we offer Enhanced sick pay allowances and paid compassionate and emergency dependent leave. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays reduced cost gym membership, reduced cost hostel stays Pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Free health and wellbeing advice via a 24/7. YMCA employee advantages YMCA Brunel Group is an inclusive organisation and the post requires a shared commitment to equality and diversity. Location Bath Contract type 12-month fixed term contract with possible extension depending on funding Working hours 37.5 hours per week, with flexible working arrangements Rate of Pay £25,000 pa Contact Details Please contact Maggie to get further details about the position: maggieking@ymca-bg.org Closing Date The closing date for application is 31st December 2022. For more information, visit the YMCA website here. < All Jobs Support Worker Salary: £25,000 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week, flexible working arrangements Contract Type: 12 month fixed term contract with possible extension Location: Bath Close Date: Sunday, 1 January 2023 Email Contact: maggieking@ymca-bg.org < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Previous Job Next Job VOICES are excited to be seeking our first full time fundraiser/development manager to support our growth and development. We are looking for an individual who has relevant sector experience, a good knowledge and understanding of fundraising and a commitment to working in a trauma informed way. As a survivor led organisation, we are looking for someone who shares our ethos and will be proactive in consulting with our Lived Experience Group(s). You will work closely with the CEO to help secure the long-term future of VOICES, through expanding and diversifying our income generation. With a good understanding and knowledge of grants and trusts fundraising, you will also help direct our future – with consideration to community fundraising, charity shop and/or social enterprise. Whilst we’ve many ideas about what it might look like, no decisions have yet been made and we’re keen to work collaboratively with you and hear your vision. At VOICES, we have big ambitions which would cement our role as sector leader in recovery services and ensuring survivors’ voices remain at the heart of policy and practice. This role will also involve working to help develop VOICES’ name, increasing community awareness of our charity. You will therefore bring with you, knowledge of social media, marketing and communications and/or a willingness to learn. To request a copy of the application pack, including job description and person specification, please email: info@voicescharity.org If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact our CEO by emailing: emily@voicescharity.org < All Jobs Fundraising and Development Manager Salary: 35,000 - 40,000 FTE Hours: Between 3 and 5 days per week, to suit the applicant Contract Type: Permanent Location: Bath, with the opportunity for flexible and hybrid working Close Date: Friday, 27 September 2024 Email Contact: emily@voicescharity.org < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Previous Job Next Job The West of England Combined Authority is seeking to appoint a Senior Marketing Officer to join the Enterprise Inward Investment & Trade Team. The successful applicant will develop and deliver communications and marketing campaigns to promote the West of England Combined Authority with a focus on business support projects, programmes and initiatives delivered through the West of England Growth Hub. A key part of the role will be promoting Workforce for the Future. Workforce for the Future is an £8m programme funded by the European Social Fund and matched by the Combined Authority which seeks to increase collaboration between business and education and develop a more cohesive and joined up skills system which supports Small and Medium Enterprises, SME’s, and their workforce to thrive, innovate and sustain growth in the region and beyond. This is a fixed term contract. This is an exciting time to join the West of England Combined Authority. In the last year nearly three quarters of a billion pounds of new investment has been secured for the region. New plans are in place to deliver on Mayoral priorities to improve transport, skills and housing for our residents, take decisive action to tackle the climate emergency, and to support communities facing the cost-of-living crisis. There is a relentless focus on delivery to put the West of England on the map for regional, national and global success. Led by the regional Metro Mayor, the West of England Combined Authority brings together three local councils, the Local Enterprise Partnership and works with communities, other public services, and industry to deliver for the region. The Combined Authority is adopting a Hybrid working approach, which enables employees to split their week between working in the workplace and working remotely. Job Description < All Jobs Senior Marketing Officer - Growth Hub Salary: £36,371 - £39,571 Hours: 37 hours per week Contract Type: Fixed Term/Full Time Location: Bristol, United Kingdom Close Date: Sunday, 16 October 2022 Email Contact: ​ < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Previous Job Next Job Swan are a small Community Transport charity currently based in Radstock. We operate a service throughout BANES for older and disabled passengers using a team of volunteer drivers and their cars. We have a vacancy to help support our service with bookings, organising our regular Cuppa and Chat sessions, and helping with our website, social media and IT. To apply please email Sarah Williams ceo@swan-transport.co.uk to ask for a job description, person specification and application form. Application deadline 14/10/24 < All Jobs Operational and Bookings Support Officer Salary: £18033 per year Hours: 24 hours per week Contract Type: Part time permanent Location: Mostly office based -currently Radstock Close Date: Monday, 14 October 2024 Email Contact: ceo@swan-transport.co.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Previous Job Next Job Overview This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on people’s health and wellbeing by sharing your passion and enthusiasm for walking and cycling. You will support guided led walks and rides which are provided as part of Sustrans' Active Steps provision, a 10-week course to motivate and support people to increase their physical activity through walking and cycling, as well as improving their mental wellbeing, tackling loneliness and growing their confidence. You will support the Project Officer to deliver safe, social and enjoyable led walks and rides, which are provided weekly and are designed to be inclusive and supportive, adapting to the needs and abilities of the participants taking part in the course. Where this role sits in the structure Reporting into the Project Manager, Behaviour Change and Engagement in England South. Working closely with the delivery officer for Active Steps and project volunteers. Key Responsibilities Responsibilities may include: 1- Supporting the Project Officer to delivery regular social group led walks and cycles in the local area during weekdays and weekends, which match the participants abilities and needs. 2- To follow set processes and procedures to delivering the activities safely, such as the Sustrans standards for led walks and cycle rides and their specific risk assessments. 3- To engage with participants during the sessions to provide the necessary advice, motivation and support needed, helping to create a social and enjoyable experiences for all those taking part. 4- Using your local knowledge to help identify potential new walking and cycling routes and taking part in test walks or cycles for new routes. 5- Support with checking participants’ cycles are in good working order. We don’t expect anyone to be an expert in all these areas and as long as you meet the person specification we can train you in any gaps. Person Specification The following criteria sets out the skills, knowledge and experience which will be assessed against at both application and interview stages. Interview Specific experience required Leading or supporting delivery of group led walks, rides or other activity Coaching and motivating people to make positive change Engaging with a diverse range of people of all ages and abilities Skills and Abilities Adapting to different needs and abilities Working as a member of a team Confident and clear communicator Friendly and approachable Specific knowledge required Knowledge of the local area Understanding of the health benefits of walking and cycling Basic understanding of safeguarding < All Jobs Activity Support Officer, Active Steps, Somer Valley Salary: £12.98 per hour Hours: Approximately 16 hours per month Contract Type: Zero hours Location: Across the Somer Valley area including Radstock, Midsomer Norton Westfield and Paulton, and potentially other areas. Close Date: Sunday, 11 June 2023 Email Contact: jobs@sustrans.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job