EDIT (25/04/25): Opportunity closed. All positions now filled. The University of Bath are inviting two local organisations to benefit from a fully paid student to work on a project based on the organisation’s needs.   Within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences we see the importance in providing real world opportunities to our students and have partnered up with the Santander Employability Scheme. Funding is eligible for organisations to benefit from a fully paid student to complete a work project within the business. The work project can be completed virtually or in person. The project will take place over the summer of 2025 and students can work up to 108 hours over the project (maximum of 35 hours per week).  See a summary of previous years here: Trio of students work with local organisations as part of Santander Employability Projects scheme   Benefits to your organisation:   An opportunity to address a challenge/issue    A cost-effective way of gaining free additional resource and insight   Exposure to future graduate recruits   Enthusiastic students eager to deliver high quality work   CPD opportunities for existing team members     The projects can be based around your organisational need, as you can see from previous examples, these can be different projects, if you would be interested in support around climate focused work then we can approach our climate action team for support.   If you would be interested in hosting an Employability Project for one of our students during summer 2025 then please contact Katie Gilham-Terrell ( klg48@bath.ac.uk ) and we can arrange to discuss this further.

Photo of 3SG staff Emma Huggill (L) and Alifya Khan (R) with Roz Lambert, Chief Executive of First Steps Bath First Steps Bath  have recently received support from  BANES 3rd Sector Group (3SG)  via the Social Economy West Programme - see what Chief Executive, Roz Lambert said below: "The support through Social Economy West has been essential in helping us gather factual evidence to make strategic changes and explore realistic options to generate a surplus, ultimately increasing our impact." Alfiya Khan from 3SG commented, "Seeing these organisations flourish and take their next big steps has been incredibly rewarding. It’s proof that with the right support, the social economy can thrive even in uncertain times." Interested in support for your own organisation? Social Economy West provides charities, Third Sector organisations, social enterprises, and co-operatives with the resources, expertise and guidance they need to: - Explore opportunities for growth - Effectively manage increasing demand on services - Build economic resilience and enhance environmental sustainability - Manage risk more effectively  - Diversify income streams  Find out more and apply here:  https://www.3sg.org.uk/sew A  West of England Mayoral Combined Authority  initiative, delivered in partnership with Business West and expert partners to support the social economy across the region.

The amazing work that individuals and organisations do across Bath and North East Somerset to improve the lives of others has been recognised in this year’s Community Awards. The Community Awards 2024/2025 celebrate the positive contributions that people make to communities and the winners were announced at a ceremony at Bath’s Guildhall this week (April 14). The awards organised by Bath & North East Somerset Council and its partners invited nominations for individuals or organisations who go above and beyond to support others.  The charity of the year, volunteer of the year and young volunteer team of the year categories were decided by public vote. The awards winners are: Willson Volunteer of the Year: Graham Bush who   became a member of Saltford Scouts as a cub in 1980 and has since shown unwavering commitment to empowering young individuals through his involvement with Saltford Scouts and the Wansdyke Scout District. Beryl Dixon Community Leader of the Year: Ransford Ras Habakkuk Graham who arrived in 1967 as one of the Windrush children and has since dedicated himself to community work for the black community, currently serving as an elder in the Rastafari community at Fairfield House. Charity of the Year:   Forget Me Not Club based in Twerton which provides a small, friendly club to support older people living with dementia. Highly commended were  I Can, and I Am and  Trauma Breakthrough . Volunteer Team of the Year:   Somer Valley FM ,  a not-for-profit community radio station focused on volunteer engagement and connecting education with community development. Highly commended were the  Keynsham Community Fridge team and  The Together Project at Bath Cats & Dogs Home. Young Volunteer Team of the Year: Bath Marrow   which seeks to have a positive impact on the lives of people with blood cancer and their families through its partnership with the Anthony Nolan charity. Highly commended were  The BANES Youth Forum and  Bath Nightline Peter Duppa-Miller Parish Award  for commitment and service by councillors: Councillor Phil Harding of Saltford Parish Council  Councillor Karen Walker, council Chair, said: “The Community Awards serve as a platform to acknowledge the outstanding contributions of remarkable individuals and organisations within our community, allowing us to express our appreciation. We were thrilled to receive over eighty nominations across various categories, and your inspiring stories made the decision-making process quite challenging. Congratulations to the winners and those highly commended. “Thank you to everyone who participated in the awards, including the nominators, our partner organisations and everyone who contributed to the public voting categories.” Becky Brooks, Director at 3SG, said: "The Community Awards were launched by Bath & North East Somerset Council at 3SG's Volunteer Fair last October to recognise the importance of charities and local residents who go above and beyond for the benefit of others. A huge congratulations to all of the winners of this year's awards and thank you for the tireless work that you do. It is needed now more than ever and these awards support that well deserved recognition." The Community Awards partners include: The Student Community Partnership (University of Bath, Bath Spa University & Bath College) Bath Ethnic Minority Senior Citizen Association (BEMSCA) CURO Bath & North East Somerset Third Sector Group (3SG) Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) HCRG Care Group

Job opportunity at Emmaus Bristol - Fundraising Manager Previous Job Next Job We are looking for a Fundraising Manager to lead on our fundraising by developing and implementing a strategy to secure core funding, as well as working with other managers to secure project funding. You will need to be innovative and determined as well as being an excellent communicator. This is a new role and it will really suit someone who is a confident self-starter with an eye for detail. Emmaus Bristol is a fabulous place to work and you leave every day with the satisfaction that your hard work has helped people out of homelessness. Emmaus is different to other homeless charities in that staff work alongside formerly homeless residents, known within Emmaus as Companions. So as well as working as part of our employee team, you’d also work alongside Companions and other volunteers. We are a small charity, and your ability to help us grow our income will make an enormous difference to our beneficiaries and support us in achieving our five-year plan. We want someone in the role who is fired up by our mission and able to inspire this in our donors. If you’d be excited by presenting to a potential donor, or telling our story in written words through a detailed bid application, and are aware of trends in an evolving funding landscape, then this is the role for you! This is a flexible position, and we are pleased to be able to offer it on either a full or part-time basis. Given the varied nature of the role, you will be able to work from home as well as in our office (based in Bristol BS2), and get out and about building relationships on our behalf. Your enthusiasm and personality are as important to us as direct fundraising experience, so if your skills have been gained in a different sector, we will still welcome your application if you have relevant transferable skills. The key requirements are that you have experience of securing contracts or funding, can quickly build relationships with others, and are highly numerate and literate. How to apply Please review the full recruitment pack on our website before applying. Applications must be made using the following application form by midnight on Sunday 3rd November 2024: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1c6sY9SohXEfuWyG_YZxjn2CtpjlTeQeGosuFN83rWGk/prefill Interviews are scheduled for Thursday 14th November 2024. We also ask that you complete an equal opportunities form, which will not be associated with your application,but allows us to monitor and improve our recruitment in terms of diversity. https://forms.gle/1m6Y9R2GnzLyJMzx9 If you can’t click on the form links above, copy and paste into your browser. < All Jobs Fundraising Manager Salary: £33,000 - £38,000 per year (pro-rated if part time) Hours: Between 22.5 and 37.5 hours per week Contract Type: Full or part time, as desired Location: Hybrid Close Date: Sunday, 3 November 2024 Email Contact: katherine@emmausbristol.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at Genesis Trust Bath - Finance Manager 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

Job opportunity at Global ARRK - GlobalARRK Project Coordinator Previous Job Next Job GlobalARRK Project Co-ordinator Role • 15 hours a week, permanent contract • Working from home (based in England). • Good internet connection needed. • Annual f/t salary pro rata: 28,600 FT = £11,440 p/a • Deadline for applications: 4th December. • Interviews: w/b 11th December. To start: ASAP after January 2024 Could you be there to support our Stuck Parents through the toughest moments of their lives? You are really doing an amazing job and again thanks a million for your help and advice and your kindness and understanding. – A Stuck Parent About GlobalARRK GlobalARRK is a charity which supports single parents in need who are ‘stuck’ in a foreign country after a relationship breakdown. Around 30% of these parents have taken their children to their home country and are being charged with International parental Child Abduction. The rest are just ‘stuck’, perhaps they have recently separated or are applying to ‘Relocate’ to their home country. We help those who are in need – typically they are suffering domestic abuse, they are poor, homeless, visa-less or just isolated. We support ‘Stuck Parents’ by providing information, signposting to expert legal professionals and specialist charities (eg domestic violence, homelessness etc) and speaking to parents to offer emotional support. We also advocate for stuck parents and raise awareness on this issue working towards a child centred system where families can survive and thrive. We are committed to Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and wish to make our charity and services as inclusive and friendly to all as possible. We especially wish to encourage those with lived experience of other cultures and languages to apply as we support parents from over 40 countries. About the role: You will be coordinating key areas within GlobalARRK although this is a remote, front-line role. You will be managing volunteers, co-ordinating the befriending scheme, facilitating online groups and workshops and speaking to parents via our call back helpline. All of our work is online so you must be comfortable working remotely and have a confidential space to work from. As we are a small charity everyone’s role is broad, and the team needs to be flexible. We believe that it’s beneficial for everyone in the team to support parents directly so that the core mission of the charity is kept real. Therefore, this role will involve frontline support with time built in for planning and meetings. Working pattern: We all work part time and flexibly to fit in with other commitments however it will be helpful to establish a regular working pattern for this role so that we can schedule calls, meetings and group work. Due to our beneficiaries being single parents, most workshops and groups need to be in the evening so you would need to be prepared to do one or two evenings work per week from 7pm-8pm for example. Values: We use our values of Compassion, Courage & Persistence in everything we do from supporting parents to campaigning for change. Our team works in a friendly, inclusive and trauma informed way and we recognise that due to the inherently stressful work we do we must do everything we can to support staff wellbeing and that includes having boundaries and holiday time/ time off. Accountability: You will be supported by and ultimately report to the CEO. Once a year you will be invited to take part in an appraisal process to reflect on the duties listed below. Person specification Essential: • Experience of training or facilitating groups • Experience of supporting vulnerable adults and providing empathy and practical support • Able to work independently and remotely from home / a confidential space • Experienced in Safeguarding. • Good IT skills: use of Word, Excel, CRM, Zoom systems an advantage • Emotionally Resilient: to be able to cope with supporting vulnerable people with complex practical and emotional needs Desirable: • Familiar with International Family Law - The Hague Convention/ Relocation. If not training will be provided! • Volunteer coordination experience • Helpline experience • Lived experience of being a stuck parent or similar • Foreign language speakers • Experience and understanding of other cultures. Main Duties include: • Facilitating groups: The Recovery Toolkit (training will be provided), Lived Experience Group, monthly workshops • Speaking to parents via the call back helpline: Providing empathy and listening support, signposting and legal information. • Managing volunteers • Coordinating services including the befriending scheme • Collecting evidence of our charitable impact on beneficiaries by collecting feedback and compiling data and quotes to show how we make a difference. • Promoting good relationships with other organisations - outreach with law firms and other organisations. To apply, please submit your C.V. plus a covering letter of no more than 2 sides of A4, setting out exactly how your skills, knowledge, training and previous experience, whether paid or unpaid, are relevant to this post, and explaining your motivations for applying before 8th December 2023. Send your application or any questions to CEO Roz Osborne: office@globalarrk.org < All Jobs GlobalARRK Project Coordinator Salary: £28,600 p/a FT Hours: 15 p/w Contract Type: Part time Location: Work from home Close Date: Friday, 8 December 2023 Email Contact: office@globalarrk.org < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job