Previous Job Next Job Type of Contract Fixed Term for 12 months 1.5 days per week (potentially increasing up to 3 days pw) Specific hours to be agreed (some flexibility, including evening and weekend work will be required) A pro-rata of 25 days annual leave plus public holidays Workplace pension scheme Background Trauma Breakthrough is a leading regional UK charity providing trauma-informed training, consultancy, wellbeing and mental-health services for organisations and individuals. It has an ambitious five-year strategic plan to expand its operations nationwide. We are looking for a fundraiser who has a proven track record of working successfully on large and small-scale fundraising projects, initiatives and events. Ideally, they will have experience in developing successful event proposals, community engagement, and volunteer recruitment/management. They will be a creative thinker and an excellent communicator, with strong networking and relationship building skills. Starting Salary From £27k-£30k (pro-rata) depending on experience, plus performance-related bonus. Location The post-holder will primarily work from the Breakthrough Support Centre in Bath, with up to 50% of their work taking place in the community. Hybrid role possible. Key Responsibilities and Duties Along with the senior management team (SMT) to develop and implement the charity’s fundraising strategy. Initiate and deliver fundraising activities and events to maximise income and visibility for the charity in line with agreed targets. Recruit and coordinate volunteers to assist in fundraising activities. Develop new initiatives aimed at increasing regular giving and single donations in line with agreed targets. Proactively engage with the community, including other organisations and businesses. This activity will include: Identifying funding opportunities for the charity. Seek out and build relationships with potential funders within the community. Proactively engage local businesses and organisations in potential ongoing partnership opportunities. Involve the charity in a variety of events and opportunities to increase the organisation's visibility, raise awareness, and build future opportunities for ongoing support and partnerships. Supporting the SMT in building relationships with existing and potential partners and major funders. Providing regular updates and reporting to funding partners and SMT. Manage fundraising expenditure within an agreed budget, ensuring value for money and a good return on investment. Along with SMT, develop and manage fundraising publicity and fundraising-focused public relations, ensuring that these complement the charity’s strategic direction. Develop materials and social media content around fundraising initiatives and events Coordinate and attend regular events, expos, and community based opportunities (e.g coin collection stands) Other Duties Any other duties as may from time to time reasonably be required by the senior management team and/or trustees. Key relationships This role requires the post-holder to develop and maintain good working relationships across all areas of the charity’s operations. They will work closely with the CEO and Operations Manager to develop and operationalise the fundraising and partnership strategies. The post-holder will also be a key contact for community organisations and businesses. Reporting to CEO Person Specification Essential skills and experience A proven track-record in a fundraising role – this should be evidenced within a CV or examples from a fundraising portfolio. A creative and flexible approach to developing fundraising and event ideas. The ability to think outside of the box, whilst still being able to focus on strategic priorities. Great communication and relationship building skills. Ability to prioritise workloads on a daily basis and manage multiple tasks over busy periods An interest in mental health. Experience with Microsoft Office (must include Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Full UK driving licence and own transport. Desirable skills and experience Previous work in a mental health or other helping setting Experience with developing marketing materials and social media content Previous work or volunteering experience in the 3rd Sector Safeguarding Level 3 training An enhanced DBS certificate covering work with vulnerable adults. Closing Date: 10th July 2023 at noon Interviews: 25th July 2023 < All Jobs Fundraising and Community Engagement Officer Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 pro-rata Hours: 1.5 days per week (split between office and community work) Contract Type: Part time Location: Bath Close Date: Monday, 10 July 2023 Email Contact: recruitment@traumabreakthrough.org < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Previous Job Next Job The Big Issue mission is to dismantle poverty by creating opportunity through self-help, social trading and business solutions - a hand up, not a hand out. We provide an access to all means for people to earn a legitimate source of income, to raise their self-esteem and to take control of their lives. One of the ways we do this is through supporting vendors to sell The Big Issue magazine. Last year alone, we put £5.5m in the pockets of our vendors, releasing them from a dependency on hand outs. The Big Issue Foundation supports vendors (and increasingly others) with wrap around support- health, housing, debt, addiction, mental health, financial inclusion, and employability. We do this by connecting vendors with the vital support services, personal solutions, Big Issue programmes and employment pathways, that enable them to rebuild their lives and determine their own futures - welcome to our community. The role is responsible for changing lives through outreach support, connecting vendors with their communities and supporting their wellbeing and employability. Youll work directly alongside vendors (and potentially others as a new Big Issue social enterprise models develop) to support and empower them to find their own solutions to improve their lifestyle and their opportunities. How to apply: Application is by way of a CV and a Supporting Statement of no more than 2 sides of A4 which highlights your motivations for applying and how your experience and knowledge fit the criteria of the Person Specification. The format of the interviews will be determined by the COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions that apply at the time. Applications are being considered on a rolling basis. Job Download Candidate Information Pack - Outreach Worker Jan 2022.pdf < All Jobs Outreach Workers Salary: £24,000 Hours: Full Time Role Contract Type: Permanent Location: Bath and surrounding area Close Date: Monday, 31 January 2022 Email Contact: ​ < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Previous Job Next Job Our Trading team is growing and we are looking for an Ecommerce Officer to take our online sales to the next level. Reporting to our Retail Operations Manager, you will generate sales from existing online platforms and lead our expansion into new sales opportunities through staying ahead of the curve and identifying new sales channels. You’ll be passionate about selling online, have a creative eye for detail and exceptional customer service skills to keep our customers coming back. You’ll encourage and manage high quality donations from our comitted supporters, working with our Charity Shop managers. For more information or an informal chat about the role, contact Catherine at catherinewright@bcdh.org.uk Details Salary: £20,000.00 pa Hours: 37.5 hours, 5 days over 7 • Annual leave entitlement 20 days (rising incrementally to 25 days after 4 years’ service) plus Bank Holiday entitlement • Training & personal development • Pension plan • Health Care plan available upon successful completion of probationary period To apply Please read the full job description below, and apply using our application form (also below). CVs alone will not be accepted. Send to angelachapman@bcdh.org.uk or Human Rescources, Bath Cats & Dogs Home, Claverton Down BA2 7AZ . We will be interviewing applicants throughout the open vacancy period and reserve the right to close applications when a sucessfull applicant is appointed to the role. Position type: Job vacancy Start: 27/07/2021 Finish: 30/09/2021 Downloads Ecommerce Officer - job description Application form (Word) Application form (PDF) < All Jobs eCommerce Officer Salary: £20,000.00 pa Hours: 37.5 hours, 5 days over 7 Contract Type: Full time Location: Bath area Close Date: Wednesday, 29 September 2021 Email Contact: catherinewright@bcdh.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Bath Gateway Out & About Brief Description of Organisation We provide a wide range of age-appropriate fun social and leisure activities for adults with learning disabilities. Our activities make a real difference to our members’ lives, not only integrating them into the local communities around Bath, but also increasing their confidence and independence. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation Bath Gateway Out & About Club offers a varied weekly programme of age appropriate enriching social and leisure activities to adults with learning disabilities. We also provide day trips and longer breaks for our members. These activities include visits to the sea side, adventure parks, holiday centres and many more places - giving our members the chance to enjoy new insightful experiences all under the supervision of our fully trained staff. Our Aims Support our members to get ‘Out & About’ … - Activities for all - New experiences - Develop friendships - Enjoyable Club sessions Our programme is designed to help our members - Expand life skills - Raise self esteem - Enhance confidence - Increase independence And most importantly… we have lots of FUN!!! Out & About in the Community Integrating into the local community brings many great benefits to our members. They familiarise themselves with the surroundings, interacting with the public and staff at the venues we visit. Bath Gateway Out & About Brief Description of Organisation We provide a wide range of age-appropriate fun social and leisure activities for adults with learning disabilities. Our activities make a real difference to our members’ lives, not only integrating them into the local communities around Bath, but also increasing their confidence and independence. Visit WebSite

Previous Job Next Job The role The role of Personal Assistant (PA) to the Senior Management Team (SMT) is crucial, as it plays a key role in enhancing the capacity of SMT to accomplish our mission. Our mission is to provide support for thousands of unpaid carers, enabling them to gain recognition, receive support, and maintain control over their caregiving responsibilities. The postholder will gain insights from across the organisation and will have a varied and interesting workload. This new role requires someone who is confident, highly organised, with a keen eye for detail in this busy and varied position. About you You will have previous demonstrable skills of working as a PA to a busy senior leader. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills in addition to intermediate or advanced MS Office skills. You will be used to working on your own initiative and within agreed deadlines. < All Jobs Personal Assistant to the Senior Management Team Salary: £16,189.91 pro rata per annum (FTE £26,623.40) Hours: 22.5 hours per week Contract Type: Part-Time 1 Year Fixed Term Contract Location: Woodlands, Lower Bristol Road, Bristol / Hybrid Close Date: Friday, 19 January 2024 Email Contact: recruitment@banescarerscentre.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Previous Job Next Job Julian House is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We run several projects and every year we help thousands of people out of homelessness, into employment, away from domestic abuse, and more. If you’d like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we’re looking for! Job Role; Hostel Support Worker Salary; £22,400 - £23,812 per annum Hours; 4 on 4 off rota, 11am - 10pm Contract type; Permanent Location; Bath ​ ​Job Role If you want a rewarding job in which no two days are the same, then come and join Julian House! ​ We are a fun dynamic team who strive to provide a quality person centred service to some of the most vulnerable people in society. Manvers Street Hostel Bath is a busy move on hostel for rough sleepers in Bath and North East Somerset.​We deliver 24-hour support 365 days a year to help former rough sleepers out of homelessness. ​We are recruiting for a Hostel Support worker to work as part of a 4 on 4 off rota and become part of our fantastic team. ​Key Accountabilities; Give clients advice, information and provide an enabling service so that they can access appropriate services. Facilitate the delivery of meaningful occupation for clients.​ Responsible for ensuring that rent and service charge payments are made and recorded in respect of named clients.​ Responsible for day-to-day health and safety and the safe running of accommodation projects, including liaison with external contactors.​ Maintain client records that are accurate and fully updated using Julian House client record system. For full info please refer to the full job description here ​ Qualifications/Requirements Understanding of the causes of homelessness and social exclusion Good verbal and written communication skills Previous work with homeless and/or other socially excluded people Empathy and understanding of the needs of Julian House Service Users General qualification in social / healthcare (Desirable) ​There are many great reasons to join our team! Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators Sliding salary scale with salary increases every year for the first 3 years Wellbeing related support and advice and up to 6 free counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme 25 days annual leave, increasing to 27 after 3 years continuous employment 30% staff discount at Julian House charity shops and 20% at bike workshops Cycle-to-work scheme A generous and competitive pension scheme Instant access to healthcare professionals and discounts on a variety of health treatments through our Simply Health Scheme A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators Our Ethos As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter. If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. ​ Get in touch If you have any questions about this role, please get in touch with Vishnupriya (Resourcing Assistant) on 07720737770. We look forward to speaking with you soon! Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you don’t miss out! ​ ​ ​ < All Jobs Hostel Support Worker Salary: £22,440- £23,812 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours (4 on 4 off 11am - 10pm) Contract Type: Full-time Location: Bath Close Date: Wednesday, 31 August 2022 Email Contact: HR@julianhouse.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Previous Job Next Job The Role Supporting rough sleepers who have a variety of complex needs through an exciting ‘housing first’ approach within the Bath area, you will bring creativity and a fresh approach to make a positive change to their lives. About You You will be joining an experienced Housing First team that works hard to support each other and deliver an exceptional service to house rough sleepers. At DHI we highly value transferable skills and life experience. If you have good organisational skills, can manage relationships, solve problems, and are resilient, adaptable and flexible then we would love to hear from you. Your background could be from anywhere where you have needed to apply problem solving and motivational skills. Teaching, ex-armed forces, customer service are all examples of just some professions where we believe these transferable skills are often found, or you may have lived experience. Our Values We are an award winning charity that challenges social exclusion by supporting people to achieve their potential and our values underpin this. If you share DHI’s values of flexibility, stimulation, self- direction and zest for life, then we encourage you to apply. 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 job shadowing for this role as well as training on the policies and procedures that Housing First use. As an employee of DHI, you will have also access to our Employee Assistance Programme, our Cycle Scheme, 31 days annual leave and company pension scheme. There is also the opportunity to earn an additional £100 per week by volunteering to take part in DHI’s out of hours on call rota. Next Steps If you’d like to know more about the role contact Nik Browne at email:NikBrowne@dhi-online.org.uk to arrange an informal discussion. To find out more and apply please visit our website https://www.dhi-online.org.uk/about-us/jobs/housing-worker-housing-first-scheme-4 < All Jobs Housing Worker- Housing First Scheme Salary: 23,953 per annum + travel expenses + opportunity to earn an additional £100 per week. Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Location: Bath with frequent travel to client’s homes dispersed in the area. Close Date: Friday, 16 December 2022 Email Contact: Recruitment@dhibath.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Previous Job Next Job Job Specification Job Title: Director of Operations Salary: £50,500 per annum Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week Contract type: Permanent Reports to: Chief Executive Location: Central Bath About Bath Mind Bath Mind was established in 1998 by a group of local people with lived experience of mental ill health who wanted to provide information and activities for people in the community. Since then we have worked hard to develop what we do in response to local needs. Many of our current staff have lived experience of facing mental health challenges; we have a greater understanding of the community that we support. We are in contact with over 6,000 people annually to support people’s mental health and wellbeing. While we are affiliated to national Mind, we receive no direct funding from them. We are a self – sustaining, independent locally run charity. Overall Responsibilities As part of our charity Senior Leadership Team (SLT) comprising of CEO, two Directors of Operations, Director of Business Development and Finance Manager, to have overall responsibility for the leadership, management, financial control and public profile of Bath Mind To oversee the ‘live’ element of Bath Mind, within our ‘live’, ‘learn’, ‘share’ structure To have operational oversight of the organisation’s activities, ensuring that they are effective and reflect the mission, aims and values of Bath Mind and the Mind federation To lead the service managers within their operational area To work with SLT to oversee the strategic aims and long term vision of the organisation To work with and across our health and social care system to support the planning, development and management of community mental health services To liaise with external partners to communicate the organisation’s vision To comply with the organisation’s quality, legislative and financial requirements To work as the Safeguarding lead across the organisation To be (or willing to be) registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to act as the Nominated Individual to support the manager of our Registered care home To comply with Bath Mind’s policies and procedures Communication Responsibilities To adopt a team approach and be a proactive team leader and team player To be non-judgemental and empathetic To adhere to the policy of confidentiality and sharing of information To be non-discriminatory To promote positive perceptions of Bath Mind at all times To maintain positive working relationships with colleagues in Bath Mind To respond to telephone calls and general enquiries if required To attend supervision, appraisals and SLT/team meetings To attend training and relevant courses for professional development Specific Responsibilities Attending external meetings with, or on behalf of the CEO as required Bring to the attention of the CEO, issues of concern that could affect our ability to achieve our objectives As part of SLT, to provide robust leadership for the organisation As part of SLT, to oversee the management and development of the organisation, developing and implementing the strategic vision and business plan priorities · To provide oversight management and leadership development for service and senior managers across the ‘live’ services, encouraging collaborative approaches that build a strong, self-motivated team. These services include: o Housing Services (registered care home and supported housing projects) o Community Support o Crisis House o Intensive Outreach Support o Welfare Benefits support o Office Management To work with external colleagues/partners and commissioners to develop and lead our services to work effectively across all BaNES systems, including overseeing relevant performance indicators and outcome measures · To ensure the implementation of effective systems for constructive supervision and annual appraisals, to monitor individual performance and to support professional development To communicate effectively the strategic and long term needs of the organisation To encourage innovation and quality throughout the organisation · To work with SLT, Finance Manager and Service Managers to produce the annual budget · To regularly monitor and manage income & expenditure for each service, ensuring financial control · To have specific responsibility for overseeing the organisation’s current contracts, and supporting the CEO to respond to new contracts/commissioning intentions · As part of SLT, to maintain links and positive relationships with BSW ICB (BaNES, Swindon, Wiltshire Intergrated Care Board) and BaNES Council · To foster positive relationships with other organisations/stakeholders and people who access our services · As part of SLT, to manage the organisation’s risk register and monitor the various risk controls of the organisation · As part of SLT, to respond to any negative news about and/or within the service, managing potentially damaging publicity as a consequence To perform any other tasks which are reasonable requests that may be made by the CEO Benefits 25 day’s holiday per year + Public and Bank Holidays Workplace Pension Scheme Sick pay Employee Assistance Programme Eligibility for charity discount via Blue Light Card Our Inclusive Recruitment Commitment Bath Mind is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) throughout our entire workforce. The aim is for our workforce to represent the diverse society we live in, and that our employees, volunteers, and clients feel respected and heard by Bath Mind. We have active staff and volunteer networks for staff, volunteers, and EDI allies, and encourage new staff to ask questions and join if they are interested. Bath Mind is growing to fulfil our ongoing commitment in inclusion in the workplace. As an organisation that prioritises the mental health and wellbeing of all, we are determined to create meaningful and lasting equitable change across our charity. Bath Mind is dedicated to supporting staff to enable them to carry out the role and responsibilities to the best of their ability and we are committed to developing staff with a comprehensive training package. Lived experience Whilst we welcome lived experience and encourage our staff to look after their wellbeing, we are unable to recruit new employees who have accessed our services within the last 12 months in the best interests of staff and the people we support. Person Specification Essential Criteria Interpersonal · A personal and professional philosophy which aligns with the vision, mission and values of Bath Mind · The strategic vision, confidence and drive to help lead the organisation effectively · An inclusive leadership style that values and enhances strong teamwork and inspires respect, while maintaining authority. · A positive, proactive approach with robust professional boundaries · An approach that is non-judgemental, non-discriminatory and empathetic · Strong personal integrity and independence of mind · Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating respect and sensitivity alongside clarity of leadership Communication · Ability to effectively communicate organisation’s vision and strategy across organisation and external stakeholders · Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including listening skills · Confident IT skills · Knowledge of, and compliance with GDPR Qualifications/Experience/Skills · Graduate qualifications or equivalent · Minimum 5 years’ experience of strategic leadership within health and social care sector · Already registered (or willing to be registered) with CQC as Nominated Individual · Experience of working within mental health services at a senior level · Experience of managing organisational change · Working knowledge and understanding of mental health legislation Finance · The ability to manage effective resource allocation through budget planning and analysing income & expenditure reports · The ability to plan new services within a framework of full cost recovery Performance Management · Commitment to regular supervision and appraisals · Commitment to continuing professional development · Commitment to quality assurance and the provision of excellent services · The ability to analyse performance and feedback data to inform service improvement · Knowledge/experience of developing, delivering and monitoring contracts with local authority/ICB Desirable Criteria · Post-graduate/professional qualification · Experience of working within the third sector < All Jobs Director of Operations Salary: £50,500 Hours: 37.5 Contract Type: Full-time Location: Bath/hybrid Close Date: Monday, 11 September 2023 Email Contact: recruitment@bathmind.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Previous Job Next Job Do you want to make a difference in the fight against climate change? We are seeking a School Support and Data Officer for Energy Sparks, a charity working towards a sustainable future in which the school community is at the heart of measurable action to tackle climate change. Energy Sparks equips children and young people with the knowledge, skills, and tools to take practical action in their school and wider community to reduce carbon emissions. We enable school leaders, staff and communities to better understand and reduce their school’s energy consumption and introduce wider measures to reduce their carbon footprint. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to climate change by supporting the delivery of data driven learning opportunities to teach young people how to cut carbon emissions in their schools. Salary: Up to £30,000 dependent on experience Initial short term contract of a minimum of 3 months as maternity cover with the expectation of extension subject to ongoing funding Home working with occasional team meetings in Bath Energy Sparks is willing to consider flexible working or reduced hours for the right candidate. Post holder must already have the legal right to work in the UK. Application deadline: 10th May 2023 To start June 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter About us Energy Sparks (https://energysparks.uk/) is an online energy analysis tool and energy education programme specifically designed to help schools reduce their electricity and gas usage through the analysis of smart meter data. Energy Sparks helps pupils and the wider school community to reduce their school’s carbon emissions, and make a real contribution to addressing the 'climate emergency'. Energy Sparks started in 2017 in Bath, and is now working with over 1000 schools across the UK. All staff work remotely with the core staff team based in the Bath area. About the role This role is providing maternity cover and is for a minimum of 3 months initially with a start date no later than July 2023. Ideally we are looking for a June start date. We expect to extend the contract subject to ongoing funding. For the right candidate, we are also willing to consider the role as a 3 month summer internship, which would be suitable for an undergraduate or postgraduate student. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact, Claudia Towner, Energy Sparks CEO on hello@energysparks.uk or 01225 723924 School Support and Data Officer Role Job Description Data Coordination Liaise with energy suppliers, meter operators, local authority and multi-academy trust officers to add new meters to Energy Sparks’ data feeds, resolve data gaps and quality issues. Liaise with local authority and multi-academy trust officers and schools to arrange letters of authority and other permission requirements to provide Energy Sparks with access to schools’ energy data. Manage the weekly/bi-weekly manual data requests from some energy suppliers with no automated data provision to Energy Sparks, including tracking and loading data received. Keep accurate meter and issue records using our in-built tools to allow effective meter and data management and school support. Review and resolve data quality and loading issues using our in-built tools and reports. Collect and report on agreed metrics to the Energy Sparks team. Ensure user data is managed effectively to allow easy communication with different user groups. School Support Set up new schools on Energy Sparks, reviewing and activating new accounts and liaising with school users, multi-academy trusts, local authorities and other partners. Work with local authorities, multi-academy trusts and other partners to recruit schools to Energy Sparks. Support school users to engage effectively with Energy Sparks tools and resources to drive more engagement and impact. Obtain feedback from school users to guide future tool and programme development and to assess impact. Monitor and contribute to internal and external evaluation of Energy Sparks’ work This will be a varied role within a small staff team and an ability to embrace a diversity of tasks is essential. Person specification Evidence of analytical, communication and problem-solving ability. An interest in sustainability Experience of data management Excellent IT skills and adept working in Excel and Google sheets Highly organised with outstanding attention to detail Persuasive and persistent in obtaining accurate school energy data from energy companies and meter operators Able to liaise with school, multi-academy trust and local authority staff at all levels in a confident manner. Ability to work independently but collaboratively with others in the Energy Sparks team Be able to prioritise your own tasks and time. Willing to learn Full training on our system, energy data, and energy savings will be provided, so prior experience of energy data is not necessary. Benefits Up to £30,000 dependent on experience 12% employer pension contribution 30 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays Opportunity for part-time or flexible working for the right candidate. The opportunity to really make a difference reducing carbon emissions and helping young people to live sustainable lives. Application deadline: 10th May 2023 Please send the following by email to hello@energysparks.uk : A full curriculum vitae including two references with their full contact details A covering letter setting out your reasons for applying and how you consider that you meet the person specification for this post. Applicants are encouraged to find out more about Energy Sparks at http://www.energysparks.uk To be considered for this role, all applicants must currently have the right to work in the UK or will have secured the right to work in the UK by the date of commencement of employment. Energy Sparks is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. < All Jobs Energy Sparks School Support and Data Officer Salary: Up to £30,000 plus 30 days holiday and 12% employer's pension contribution Hours: 37.5 hours a week (open to part-time/flexible working for the right candidate) Contract Type: Initial short term contract of a minimum of 3 months as maternity cover with the expectation of extension subject to ongoing funding Location: Work from home, but ideally available for occasional training and meetings in Bath Close Date: Wednesday, 10 May 2023 Email Contact: hello@energysparks.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Neuroversal Adventures CIC Brief Description of Organisation A charitable organisation based in BaNES providing a safe, inclusive space for children with special needs to play and thrive. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation Neuroversal Adventures is a Community Interest Company based in Bath & North East Somerset. Our mission is to provide a nurturing environment in which children with special needs can play and explore. We aim to overcome barriers to play faced by disabled children by providing specialist toys and equipment, incorporating communication aids, having smaller numbers in our sessions and providing a free-flow play set up. We also have volunteers on board who will be able to provide peer support to parent/carers, and to support children in their play. Our first project is Neuroversal Adventures Playgroup - this will be a weekly session designed for children under the age of 5 to attend and play whilst their carers have a space to sit down and speak to our volunteers should they wish. We aim to start our sessions in January 2024. The next project we are working on will be a pop up play session for disabled children of all ages to access - we will host this during school holidays. We will provide specialist equipment and toys to enable the children to play and thrive. We aim to start this in Easter 2024. Neuroversal Adventures CIC Brief Description of Organisation A charitable organisation based in BaNES providing a safe, inclusive space for children with special needs to play and thrive. Visit WebSite

Previous Job Next Job Minibuses Driver's Required D1 Licence For Relief Day Cover 8:00am - 4:30pm 7.5 Hrs Midas Certificate an advantage Training will be given £11.18 per Hour, Start Salary. Please send in a CV detailing previous experiance and suitability for the position, to Midsomer Norton & Radstock Dial a Ride: The Hollies, High Street, Midsomer Norton. BA3 2DP or Email - info@dialaridemsn.co.uk Closing Date: 15th July 2023 < All Jobs Minibus Driver's Salary: £11.18 per hour Hours: 7.5 Hr Days 8:00 to 16:30 Contract Type: Part Time Location: Midsomer Norton, Close Date: Saturday, 15 July 2023 Email Contact: info@dialaridemsn.co.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Previous Job Next Job The Role: VOICES are excited to be seeking our first full time fundraiser 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 our new fundraiser and hear their 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. Key responsibilities: - Develop, oversee and actively lead the implementation of a fundraising strategy which exploits a wide range of fundraising opportunities, maintains diverse and sustainable income streams, and builds the organisation’s voluntary income capacity to meet its aims and objectives. - Oversee and support the development of fundraising, with consideration to diversifying our income avenues. - Working closely with the CEO and Finance Assistant, maintain an overview of funding across the organisation and analyse income sources to manage the fundraising strategy, assess progress against targets and contribute towards our financial capacity. - Absorb the knowledge of the team and consult with them regarding priorities, representation, approach and model. - Work with the CEO to develop high quality grants and trusts applications (our current main source of income). - Build on our existing corporate partnerships and establish / develop new corporate partnerships for VOICES. - Attend Finance Committee meetings and the Board of Trustees, reporting on fundraising and progress against the strategy. - Help to grow the name of VOICES, through use of relationships, partnerships, marketing and communications. - Work closely with the Centre Administrator to agree a planned approach to social media. - Working with the VOICES team, consider the role of volunteers in VOICES – taking management responsibility for any fundraising volunteers. - In line with our trauma-informed ethos, adopt a trauma-informed approach. - Work with clients, including the Lived Experience Group, to hear their ideas for fundraising and enable their participation in events / volunteer opportunities where appropriate. - Develop and maintain relationships with a variety of key stakeholders including Clients, funders (including trusts, companies, major donors), Trustees and volunteers. - Continuously monitor and evaluate fundraising activities, taking corrective action or enhancing them when necessary. For an application pack, please email: info@voicescharity.org < All Jobs Head of Fundraising Salary: £35000 - £40000 FTE Hours: 30-37.5 Contract Type: Permanent Location: Bath (and flexible working) Close Date: Thursday, 11 July 2024 Email Contact: emily@voicescharity.org < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Bath Astronomers Brief Description of Organisation A society whose members have a shared interest in space and astronomy Visit Website Full Description of Organisation Bath Astronomers has three objectives: 1. To bring people together to share observing night sky and celestial objects 2. To give people access to new skills and knowledge related to observing and understanding the night sky and space and astronomy in general 3. To bring opportunities to look at the night sky to local communities, groups, and schools. The group organises monthly talks on space and astronomy for members and those interested in finding out more, and runs guided stargazing sessions and shared observing for members, groups/organisations, and the public. The group has a close relationship with Bath Preservation Trust and the Herchel Museum of Astronomy providing outreach on their behalf to schools and the public. It has also worked with Bath Abbey on the Museum of the Moon and English Heritage on astronomy at Stonehenge. One of the most popular forms of outreach is running stargazing sessions at Primary and Secondary schools and also for young peoples' groups such as brownies, cubs, guides, and scouts. Binoculars and telescopes are brought on to school premises after school and young people are shown how to use them by Bath Astronomers' volunteers. Bath Astronomers also provide talks, workshops, science-based activity sessions, and support and advise for STEM-based projects. Bath Astronomers Brief Description of Organisation A society whose members have a shared interest in space and astronomy Visit WebSite

Previous Job Next Job Share and Repair has had a really positive few years and now has an ambitious strategy to expand our reach and develop the services we offer. To deliver this growth, we are seeking a passionate, ambitious and experienced person to join us in a new role as full-time Operations Director. It is essential to have a Director who can take a strategic view, is a self starter, flexible and is happy to be ‘hands on’ when needed. About Share and Repair: Share and Repair is a small but dynamic Charity Incorporated Organisation (CIO) which aims to change mindsets and behaviour through the promotion of sharing and repairing to reduce carbon emissions and build cohesive communities. We currently run four main activities: Repair Cafes (‘Mend it, don’t end it’); a Library of Things (‘Borrow don’t buy’); HOW TO Workshops to empower individuals (‘Do more yourself’) and HomeKit. All activities have a positive environmental impact and we are passionate about reducing spending, and landfill. We aim to provide services for all age groups and local communities. We have a small number of part-time paid staff and a large group of enthusiastic volunteers. We started in 2017 with Repair Cafes as a Community Organisation. We recently opened The Share and Repair Shop in central Bath, its main purpose being home for our Library of Things but we also run regular repair sessions there and provide information on all our services. The HOW TO Workshops (HTW), currently include HOW TO use a sewing machine, HOW TO use power and hand tools and HOW TO maintain a bike and often run alongside one of our Repair Cafés. HomeKit supports new households with ‘starter’ small electrical household equipment. These events and activities build skills and help to generate cohesive communities, as well as the reduction of manufacturing, waste to landfill, and spending. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to use their skills and experience to make a difference locally and nationally to the community. Job Description – Operations Director This is a new role and big step for the organisation. The primary responsibility of the Operations Director will be to ensure that the systems, HR policies, processes and support are in place and implemented to deliver, maintain and build sustainable organisational growth. You will be responsible for the following areas: Implementation of our 3 year Strategy including detailed annual planning Shaping, implementing and strengthening the charity’s policies, processes, management and infrastructure to support its continued growth and impact Finance – management and accounts, and budget generation Fundraising and other income generating activities Overseeing the operation of our Library of Things, Repair Cafes and other projects People management and development, including resource planning Premises and facilities management Marketing and communications - internally and externally Project oversight and development You will lead or be responsible for delivering the following activities: Operations Lead the management and growth of our activities including the Library of Things, Repair Cafes, Home Kit and HOW TO Workshops and other projects in line with our vision and strategy. Finance Effective budget planning and control covering all income and expenditure. Human Resource Management The management and effective deployment of two part-time General Managers, 150+ volunteers, other freelance staff and interns. Implement HR processes covering performance management and appraisal. Forward resource planning in line with our strategy Marketing, Social Media, Public Relations and Communications Oversee the promotion of our activities across all media channels Lead the social media & publicity team. Ensure that internal communication, particularly to our volunteers is regular, relevant and effective to develop their engagement Ensure that the charity’s work and its Vision are consistently presented in strong, positive images to all relevant stakeholders, including potential funders. Fundraising Alongside the Trustees and volunteers to lead the fundraising to deliver our three year strategy by: identifying funding sources, establishing strategies to approach funders, submitting proposals and administering fundraising records and documentation. Work alongside volunteers and staff to create effective project proposals and budgets Advocacy, Partnership & Business Development Develop support for Share and Repair along with progressing and maintaining senior level contacts; develop partnerships with supporters and donors. Represent the charity in a networking capacity, seeking out and investing in beneficial partnerships with other environmental organisations - charities, local authorities and schools. Please click to download full job description and person specification. or visit our website shareandrepair.org.uk < All Jobs Operations Director Salary: 32,000-37,500 depending on experience Hours: Full-time position, 37.5 hours per week. This includes some evenings and weekends Contract Type: Full time fixed term (12 months) Location: Based in our Shop in central Bath and remote working. There will be some local travel in support of our Workshops and Repair Cafes and other objectives. Close Date: Thursday, 20 January 2022 Email Contact: lorna@shareandrepair.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Previous Job Next Job Julian House is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We run several projects and every year we help thousands of people out of homelessness, into employment, away from domestic abuse, and more. If you’d like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we’re looking for! Job Role: Domestic Abuse Casework Coordinator Salary: £23,240 per year Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract type: Permanent Location: Bath Additional information: On-call (1 in 4 weeks), £100/week when on-call This is a female-only role The Role The successful Casework Coordinator will provide comprehensive, holistic support, including needs assessments and support planning to survivors of domestic abuse. Responsibilities include: Complete needs assessment/risk assessment for clients leading to the delivery of full support plans which meet individual client need. Track and monitor support delivered and its impact through review and use of outcome tools. Give clients advice, information and provide an enabling service so that they can access appropriate services. Responsible for ensuring that rent and service charge payments are made and recorded in respect of named clients. Arrange and lead regular house meetings, keeping detailed records of all issues raised by the clients. To prepare rooms for intakes quickly and efficiently, enabling new referrals into the service – this will include task such as clearing and cleaning rooms. ​Support clients to move into and out of refuge accommodation. ​ ​ Qualifications / Requirements: A valid UK driving license and access to own vehicle – business insurance will be required for this roles as it involves travel for work Experience working with vulnerable adults and/or people with complex needs Understanding of the nature of domestic violence, and the impact it has on survivors and their children ​ ​ There are many great reasons to join our team! Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators Wellbeing related support and advice and up to 6 free counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to work scheme 27 days annual leave, plus an extra day for your birthday and bank holidays 30% staff discount at Julian House charity shops 20% discount at Julian House bike workshops A generous and competitive pension scheme Instant access to healthcare professionals and discounts on a variety of health treatments through our Simply Health Scheme A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators ​ Our Ethos As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter. If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee. The decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy. Get in touch If you have any questions about this role, please get in touch with Laura Dawes (Resourcing Assistant) on 07908496681. We look forward to speaking with you soon! Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you don’t miss out! < All Jobs Domestic Abuse Casework Coordinator - Female Only Salary: £23,240 per year Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract Type: Full Time Location: Bath Close Date: Friday, 25 August 2023 Email Contact: recruitment@julianhouse.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Previous Job Next Job Julian House is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We run several projects and every year we help thousands of people out of homelessness, into employment, away from domestic abuse, and more. If you’d like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we’re looking for! Job Role: Team Administrator Salary: £11,150 per annum (FTE £22,300) Hours: 18.75 hours per week, over 5 days Contract type: permanent Location: Can be based in one of our offices in ​ B&NES, Somerset and North Somerset The Role We’re looking for an experienced Administrator to provide support to our new and growing team. In this role you’ll have the opportunity to work with a passionate team working hard to empower people to turn their lives around. Responsibilities include: Provide accurate reports and service records for the management team and external partners as required. Manage and maintain information systems, including SharePoint, to help team members access accurate and up-to-date information about a wide range of services and activities. Reporting on regular and ad-hoc data requests from external sources, mainly the service commissioners. Maintaining petty cash records. Qualifications / Requirements: Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Experience of using databases both to input and extract information Excellent communication and interpersonal skills At least two years of administrative experience in a relevant setting There are many great reasons to join our team! Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators Wellbeing related support and advice and up to 6 free counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme 25 days annual leave , increasing to 27 after 3 years continuous employment 30% staff discount at Julian House charity shops 20% staff discount at Julian House bike workshops A generous and competitive pension scheme Instant access to healthcare professionals and discounts on a variety of health treatments through our Simply Health Scheme A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted 6 weekly Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators Our Ethos As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter. If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you don’t miss out! < All Jobs Team Administrator Salary: £11,150 per annum (Full time equivalent £22,300) Hours: 18.75 hours per week, over 5 days Contract Type: Permanent Location: Somerset Close Date: Friday, 12 May 2023 Email Contact: HR@julianhouse.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Previous Job Next Job Curo, a leading Housing Association based in Bath, is seeking a dynamic individual for a new role of Head of Specialist Housing, within our Support and Community ‘Choice’ team. This role will cover all Curo Choice service locations including North Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and BANES. Why join Curo? Curo is an organisation with social purpose at its heart. We provide affordable homes and provide wrap–around support services, that help people find security, stability, and a positive future. We cherish our values-driven culture, centred around Care, Respect, Openness, Fairness, and Trust. This means delivering exceptional customer service and treating everyone consistently, warmly, and honestly. We value diversity, tailor services where possible, and prioritise transparent, inclusive communication. We trust our teams, customers, colleagues, and partners to act with integrity and make decisions for the right reasons. About Curo ‘Choice’ We provide trauma-informed services, working 'with' our customers as they: transition to independent living in our Supported Housing schemes and ‘age well’ within our Older Persons Services. Our collaborative approach builds trust, offering personalised, person-centered support. We want to integrate our services into the fabric of neighborhoods, while being recognised as a developmental partner for commissioners. Together, we innovate to keep our customers at the heart of everything we do. Our goal is to transform community perceptions of social housing, homelessness, and older persons accommodation while delivering excellent wrap around support for Curo customers. What you’ll be doing The successful Head of Specialist Housing is a crucial role as part of our 10 year vision. You will be ensuring we deliver a consistent, high quality customer experience, while driving growth. You will be instrumental in fostering an environment where colleagues thrive, develop, and align their aspirations with our vision. Key Responsibilities will include: Lead and oversee our specialist accommodation services to ensure alignment with our Purpose & Vision of delivering high quality, reliable services that meet the needs of our customers and communities. Drive service growth and maintain a high-quality customer experience across all services. Provide operational oversight at both customer and service levels. Ensure compliance with contractual and internal requirements while delivering customer-focused, high-quality, and safe services. Act as the accountable lead for risk management and safeguarding within the service area. Offer expert advice on housing-related support and housing services, demonstrating robust knowledge of housing and social care legislation. More about you The successful Head of Specialist Housing will have a strategic mindset with a focus on service excellence and growth. You will possess strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to foster a positive and productive team environment. You will ideally have the following skills and background: A proven track record of working within supported accommodation and older persons’ services. Experience in managing multiple complex commissions and identifying new services to drive growth. Proven experience in leading dispersed teams, managing change within services, and overseeing multiple support services. A background of managing financial responsibilities within a service. Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with commissioners within local authorities and third sector partners. Have clear understanding of supported and sheltered housing legislation, safeguarding requirements, and relevant regulations. At the same time, you will demonstrate resilience and the desire to work in a collaborative and solutions based environment where no day is ever the same! We will need to take up an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check for this role which we will do for you when you start. What you’ll get in return We believe you’ll have a job that makes you feel good about what you’re doing and help us to make a difference to our customers’ lives every day. So, in return for all your hard work, not only do you get a great salary, but we also offer: 26 days annual leave (plus public holidays) rising to 29 days after 3 years’ service. An additional day’s leave on your birthday Contributory (Salary Sacrifice) Pension Scheme matched by CURO up to 10% Annual ‘Homes for Good’ Reward Life Assurance Policy (up to 6x your annual salary) Flexible Benefits including the ability to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave, gym membership, Health Cash Plan, Computer Scheme, Green Cars, Cycle to Work ‘Perks at Work’ – access to 1000’s of discounts online and in-store. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – providing friendly impartial advice on financial, health, work or mental wellbeing. Free Parking at many of our Offices. For an informal discussion about the role please call: Jack Bailey 0787 564 800 We will be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the vacancy earlier should we find the right applicant. So, if you think you’re the person for this job, please don’t delay and apply today. We are not inviting agencies to support us at this time, any CV’s received will be treated as our own and no fees will be paid. About Curo Curo is an organisation with social purpose at its heart. We provide affordable homes that help people find security and stability and a positive future. We’re one of the largest housing associations in the South West and an expanding house builder, using our profits to create more affordable housing in our communities. Our values are at the core of how we work. We care about our colleagues and their wellbeing and recognise their sense of pride in the work they do to support our customers. We’re proud to say that since 2016 we have been ranked by Best Companies as being in the UK's top 75 Large Companies to work for. We're also listed in the top 10 best housing associations to work for in the country, and among the top 25 best companies to work for in the South West! One more thing We provide homes and services to a community that is diverse. We recognise that we need to do more to ensure that the colleagues in our organisation better reflect and understand the community we serve and for that reason we particularly welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and abilities. We are a recognised ‘disability confident’ employer and we have also signed up to the Social Housing Anti-Racism Pledge (SHARP). We guarantee to interview all disabled, black or minority ethnic applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for our vacancies. If you need support to assist you to make an application or attend an interview, then please email our recruitment team at recruitment@curo-group.co.uk and we will be happy to help. < All Jobs Head of Specialist Housing Salary: £58,520 Hours: Full time Contract Type: Permanent Location: The Maltings, Bath Close Date: Wednesday, 3 July 2024 Email Contact: recruitment@curo-group.co.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Previous Job Next Job Changes Bristol is a mental health charity that provides support for people who suffer mental health difficulties in Bristol and the surrounding area. An opportunity has arisen for a voluntary role as Chair on our Board of Trustees to help move the charity through our new phase of development. The position can be held by a single person or can be shared as a Co-Chaired position to spread the work load. We welcome people to apply that have the skills to perform the role, it is not necessary to have done the role previously with another charity. We welcome applications from applicants from a diverse background; people who have lived experience of mental ill health and anyone who can be reflective, supportive and who can collaborate effectively. About the Charity Changes Bristol is a mental health charity that provides support for people who suffer poor mental health in Bristol and the surrounding area. We are a growing charity that helps more people with each year that passes with great plans for the future. Over the last few years we have made great strides forward to improve the support we provide, and creating more inclusive services. We are a peer-led charity, with lived experience of improving mental wellbeing at the core of what we do. We pride ourselves in taking on staff, volunteers and Trustees who have lived experience of poor mental health. We run 10 in-person weekly peer support groups across Bristol, 10 online weekly peer support groups; one-to-one telephone befriending and a Walk and Talk service. The charity has gradually grown over a 19 year period since 2003 when a group of people with lived experience came together to form our first support group. About the Role The main responsibility of the Chair role for Changes Bristol involves providing leadership to Changes Bristol organisation and the board by ensuring that everyone remains focused on the delivery of the organisation’s charitable purposes and supports the development of the charity’s services toward providing a beneficial and sustainable service to our members. Key responsibilities of the role include: Chairing and facilitating the monthly board meetings Supporting the CEO with the running of the charity and act as a channel of communication between board and staff Supporting urgent actions and decisions in conjunction with the board and staff Leading on the development of the board and ensuring board decisions are implemented We are looking for someone with some or all of the following skills or experience: Strong leadership, people management skills and the ability to chair meetings effectively Good, independent judgment An ability to work effectively as part of a team, contributing an independent perspective Someone who has a commitment to the aims and objectives of Changes Bristol, in promoting it in the best interests of its stakeholders and staff To apply please go to our website and complete the application form. A full role description is available with more details about the charity. Forward the application to info@changesbristol.org.uk . < All Jobs Chair of board of trustees Salary: None Hours: 5 hours per month Contract Type: n/a Location: Bristol Close Date: Wednesday, 27 July 2022 Email Contact: info@changesbristol.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Previous Job Next Job Director, More Trees Who we are At More Trees BANES we are passionate about trees, the environment and people combining these passions to achieve our Vision of: A dynamic and diverse tree rich landscape that regenerates our environment, communities and the natural world. We grow, plant and care for trees with local provenance, using tree seed collected from a wide variety of sources around Bath and Northeast Somerset ensuring that our trees, hedgerows and woodlands are resilient to climate change and disease. We aim to engage a wide range of people in our work, including those that would not normally get the opportunity to be involved in environmental projects. To support this, we have developed a unique model for growing trees in the community with a central nursery Hub which supports an expanding network of smaller community (and school based) nurseries. What you’ll be doing More Trees BANES is entering a new and exciting phase of its development recently evolving from a grass-roots community group into a charity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and has the vision, skills and experience to lead the charity as it develops in line with our Vision, Mission & Values. The postholder will work at a strategic level in close liaison with the Trustees to plan and oversee the management of our finance, governance and operations. With proven leadership skills, you will raise the profile of the charity, help it to set a long-term fundraising strategy alongside working with the team to establish good practice and high-quality delivery in all aspects of our work from charity management, tree growing to volunteer management. Job Description and How to Apply If you believe that you have the passion, commitment and skills to take this exciting opportunity forward then we would like to hear from you. Please visit our website for further information and a job description. If you would like to discuss the post further, please contact Adam Gretton, our Founder Trustee, from 2 August on 07739 737274 or email adam@moretrees.earth To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to info@moretrees.earth More Trees actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people currently underrepresented in the environment field. In recruiting, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experience irrespective of race, gender, marital status, religion or belief, age, disability or sexual orientation. No agencies. < All Jobs Director Salary: Starting from £35,000 per annum (pro rata) (Depending on experience) Hours: 22.5 hours Contract Type: Part-time Location: Home and site-based with some travel across BANES. Close Date: Tuesday, 29 August 2023 Email Contact: info@moretrees.earth < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Previous Job Next Job Main Purpose:- Under the direction of the Youth Club on Wheels Lead, promote appropriate programmes which will encourage the personal, social and informal educational development of the members who attend the Club. You will work in collaboration with internal and external colleagues and other organisations from a variety of sectors with the aim of delivering fulfilling, exciting and engaging sessions for young people. Work collectively as part of a team to ensure maximisation of the YCOW in various settings. Support the YCOW lead to design and deliver a programme of high-quality open access and social action in a variety of communities and settings throughout the Greater Bristol area. 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:- · In liaison with the YCOW Club Lead, assist on Club evening(s) and occasional weekends by planning and organising an appropriate and relevant Club programme that is predominately member led. · 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 Youth Worker or Management Committee. · To take positive steps to counter discrimination, however and wherever it occurs. · Under the direction of the Senior Youth Worker, 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. · To assist with organising, coordinating and supervising fundraising activities of the Club. · To assist the Club with working towards acquiring Quality Assurance Accreditation. · To carry out such other duties as may be requested by the YCOW Club Lead or Senior Management Team. NOTE: The above only contains the principal accountabilities relating to this post and does not describe in detail all the duties required to carry them out. Person specification The person suited to this new post will demonstrate that they: Have an understanding of the aims and principles of Youth Work. A willingness to complete professional Youth Work qualifications is advantageous. Able to provide members with enjoyable, stimulating and challenging experiences. Can support members with appropriate information, advice, support and challenge and refer them to specialist help when required. Able to establish and maintain positive, professional relationships with members, including agreeing limits of acceptable behaviour. Ability to use a variety of approaches to engage members and ensure their voice is heard and where appropriate and possible acted upon. Commitment to equalities and anti-discriminatory working practice. Prepared to work evenings and occasional weekends. Have a flexible approach to work as evening, school holiday and some weekend. 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. Ideal, 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. 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 Sessional Staff Salary: £17,901.00 - £22,874.00 pro-rata Hours: 8-12 Contract Type: Part Time Location: On Site Close Date: Wednesday, 18 January 2023 Email Contact: ak@youngbristol.com < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job