Job opportunity at Share and Repair - Treasurer Previous Job Next Job Would you like to use your professional skills and personal values to contribute to the development and governance of Share and Repair? We are looking for a new Treasurer for our collaborative and robust board which is driven by our values and mission, including our unrelenting focus on supporting our community to reach net zero. Share and Repair is a dynamic Charity Incorporated Organisation (CIO) dedicated to reducing carbon emissions, fostering cohesive communities, and promoting sustainable lifestyles. Since our inception in 2017, we have grown into a vibrant community hub offering five main services: Repair Cafés: Free repair sessions for household items. Library of Things (LoT): Affordable borrowing of tools and equipment. HOW TO Workshops: Skill-building workshops for various practical skills (e.g., sewing, bike maintenance). HomeKit: Providing essential household items to those in need. Schools Programme: Educational initiatives to promote sustainability among students. Operating from our Share and Repair Shop in central Bath, we run repair sessions, workshops, and community events. Join us to help empower individuals, reduce waste, and make a positive environmental impact! As a Share and Repair trustee, you would be joining a talented board and supporting an outstanding team and army of volunteers. We take great pride in our achievements to date and are very proud of our recent King’s Award for Voluntary Service. We are keen to hear from people who care about the environment and those who can help us engage with more people. Our strength lies with volunteers and the passion and enthusiasm for what we do. Key responsibilities would be: Oversee the presentation of budgets, internal management accounts and annual financial statements to the Board of Trustees. ● Ensure that proper accounting records are kept, and that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place. ● Ensure that robust and comprehensive financial policies are in place and being implemented, and supporting the development of policies covering financial reserves, and cost management. ● Monitor and advising on the financial viability of the charity. ● Oversee financial controls and adherence to systems, regularly liaising with the Chief Executive. ● Advise on the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plan, including overseeing the charity’s financial risk-management process. ● Ensure investments and assets are maximised. ● Lead on the appointment of and liaison with external auditors. ● Ensure that the accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by relevant statutory bodies, for example, the Charity Commission and/or the Registrar of Companies. ● Keep the board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities and liaising with the Chief Executive to develop the financial understanding of the Board of Trustees. Do get in touch to find out more. < All Jobs Treasurer Salary: n/a Hours: 4-12 hours per month Contract Type: voluntary Location: meetings take place in our shop in Bath, other tasks are possible from home Close Date: Monday, 31 March 2025 Email Contact: nick.james@shareandrepair.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at Community First - Carers Together Team Leader Previous Job Next Job Carers Together Team Leader Hours : 36.5 hours per week Salary : £30,000 to £32,000 depending on experience (plus 7% employers pension contribution) Location : Hybrid or office based in Hopton Park, Devizes. The role will be a combination of office and travel throughout Wiltshire area when needed. Supervisor : Chief Executive Officer Contract : Permanent Carers Together Wiltshire Partnership Carers Together Wiltshire is a partnership between Age UK Wiltshire, Community First, Alzheimer’s Support, Wiltshire Service Users Network, Citizens Advice Wiltshire and Wessex Community Action. The partnership provides tailored support to the thousands of people across Wiltshire identified as an unpaid carer. At Carers Together Wiltshire, we want to ensure that unpaid carers can achieve a healthy balance between their caring responsibilities and their own interests and wellbeing. We recognise that caring for another person can be challenging. We also want to foster a ‘carer-friendly’ Wiltshire, amplifying unpaid carers voices in our area. We are looking for a Team Leader to manage the day-to-day work of our operational team, programme provision, and to oversee the delivery of Carers Together Wiltshire as directed by the Service Delivery Manager. The role involves working as part of a service specific team to provide help and support to unpaid Carers who have been identified as fitting the criteria for the service. Supporting with recruitment, induction and training of new team members and managing the supervision of staff and volunteers. You will work closely with commissioners/funders, and other interested parties, to ensure that Carers Together Wiltshire fulfils the requirements of the contract. This will include working in partnership with other agencies and services to maximise resources and identifying potential opportunities to ensure the continued development and sustainability of our service. Due to the nature of the work, you will be required to undertake a satisfactory DBS check. If you would like to find out more about this position, please contact Lynn Gibson, CEO at lgibson@communityfirst.org.uk . For more information about this role see the job pack. To apply for this role, please complete the application form. Links to both the job pack and application form can be found below. Application forms should be sent to Nicky Theobald: ntheobald@communityfirst.org.uk . Closing date : 10am Monday 2 nd December 2024 Interview dates : Wednesday 11 th December and Thursday 12 th December 2024 Community First is an equal opportunities employer < All Jobs Carers Together Team Leader Salary: £30,000 to £32,000 depending on experience Hours: 36.5 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Location: Hybrid or office based in Hopton Park, Devizes. The role will be a combination of office and travel throughout Wiltshire area when needed. Close Date: Monday, 2 December 2024 Email Contact: ntheobald@communityfirst.org.uk . < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at We Hear You (WHY) - Operations Manager Previous Job Next Job Can you help us start something totally new? Do you enjoy a challenge? Help well established local charity WHY set up a brand new social enterprise from scratch to help raise vital long term funds. You will help us to brand the new entity, develop its policies, set up its working space. The social enterprise will deliver paid for counselling. We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated individual with an eye for numbers and a flair for organisation. For more information please get in touch with Ruth on 07792 832150, ruth.knagg@wehearyou.org.uk For more information please review the job description http://www.wehearyou.org.uk/recruitment < All Jobs Operations Manager Salary: £30,000 per annum (fte) Hours: 22.5 Contract Type: part time Location: Frome, Somerset Close Date: Monday, 14 February 2022 Email Contact: ruth.knagg@wehearyou.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at Avon Needs Trees - Land & Habitat Officer Previous Job Next Job Come and work with us! We are looking for a positive people-person looking for practical land management experience and knowledge of habitat creation, alongside a desire to learn new skills and land management techniques. At Avon Needs Trees, we fundraise to buy land to create woodlands that will remain for generations, locking up carbon, boosting local biodiversity, and providing natural flood management as well as publicly accessible green space where appropriate. Your legacy will be a tangible impact on slowing down climate change and helping nature recover by overseeing and leading on Avon Needs Trees’ (ANT) on-the-ground habitat restoration work, helping to meet our goals to plant hundreds of thousands of trees and enhance complementary habitats. < All Jobs Land & Habitat Officer Salary: 27040 annually Hours: 35 Contract Type: Full time Location: Rural location in BS39 & some office and home working Close Date: Sunday, 22 February 2026 Email Contact: contact@avonneedstrees.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at Southside - Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) & Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) Senior Practitioner Previous Job Next Job NB: The post holders must be female. Section 7 (2) (e) of the Sex Discrimination Act (1979) applies. At Southside we focus our work on children, families and individuals with multiple and complex difficulties. We're here to help people get the care and support they need, so they enjoy the safety, experiences and opportunities they deserve. Southside was established as an independent charity in 1997, but our roots go back as far as 1984. Our team of paid and voluntary workers has grown steadily, building a strong reputation for expertise in family work and domestic abuse support. Through this success, our innovative, flexible and responsive services are now available to children, families and individuals across Bath and North East Somerset (BANES). We are now looking to recruit for two positions: Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) Senior Practitioner - £27,500 pro rata per annum - 30 hours per week The worker will provide support, advice and advocacy to victims/ survivors experiencing domestic abuse and who may also be experiencing a combination of other complex issues namely substance misuse and mental ill-health. They will assess the risk the victim/ survivor is in, deliver a service appropriate to the level of risk and need and work proactively within a multi-agency setting to ensure all agencies do their part. The worker will also deputise for the Domestic Abuse Services Manager, provide supervisory support to other team members as and when required and work alongside Southside's Management Team to develop and establish an integrated approach to working with family violence between the Family Support and Domestic Abuse services at Southside. Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) - £24,000 per annum - 37.5 hours per week The work of the IDVA is distinct in that it assesses the risk a client is in and delivers a service appropriate to the level of risk. IDVAs work proactively within a multi-agency setting to ensure all agencies do their part. The primary focus of their work will be to keep clients safe via their work with survivors and the work of other agencies. The successful candidate will work at all times within the policies, procedures and ethos of Southside. Specifically the worker will: ensure all duties and responsibilities are carried out in a manner which promotes equality and values diversity follow Southside's Information Governance policies and procedures as defined by the NHS Toolkit. abide by Southside's Confidentiality Policy at all times. Southside are fully committed to protecting, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and partners to endorse this committment. The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references will be requested, followed up in writing and verified by telephone. For further information on either of the vacancies and an application pack please email recruitment@south-side.org.uk or for an informal conversation, please call Andy Iles, Domestic Abuse Services Manager on 01225 331243. < All Jobs Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) & Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) Senior Practitioner Salary: £24,000 - £27,000 pro rata per annum (dependant on experience and level) Hours: 37.5 hrs pw for IDVA, 30 hrs pw for Senior Practitioner Contract Type: Part Time Location: Twerton, Bath, BA2 1QN Close Date: Thursday, 9 September 2021 Email Contact: recruitment@south-side.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at Avon Wildlife Trust - Nature Recovery Officer (Maternity Cover) Previous Job Next Job Overall purpose of job: To support nature’s recovery through the conservation and restoration of habitats in the Pollinator Pathways project area, on Avon Wildlife Trust’s (AWT) nature reserves and the wider landscape. Engage local communities and landowners in nature recovery projects. Main responsibilities: To deliver AWTs Pollinator Pathways project, providing habitat creation and enhancement advice to farmers, landowners and communities within the project area Supporting AWT’s goals for landscape-scale species and habitat restoration projects, by working with colleagues, partners, and landowners to improve connectivity and provide long-term ecological resilience across priority landscapes. Providing habitat creation & enhancement advice to farmers/landowners and community groups. Supporting habitat improvements on Nature Reserves within the project area. Conducting ecological surveys to guide land management advice and decisions. Administer a small existing capital works funding pot to enable habitat works to take place. Offering advice on other funding opportunities. Working with contractors to targets and reporting progress related to works completed and engagements. Ensure the highest levels of competence and health and safety of all staff, placements, contractors, and volunteers involved in land management. Supporting the promotion of wider conservation issues and AWT by working with the communications team, and assisting with AWT events for members and local communities. Supporting the development of similar future projects and funding bids. < All Jobs Nature Recovery Officer (Maternity Cover) Salary: £26,104 - £29,165 FTE (Actual £21,165 - £23,647) Hours: 30 hours per week Contract Type: Part time, fixed term Location: Based at Folly Farm, most delivery work will be in and around the old County of Avon, with particular focus on the B-Lines area Close Date: Tuesday, 8 July 2025 Email Contact: hr@avonwildlifetrust.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at SWALLOW - Fundraising and Marketing Administrator Previous Job Next Job Fundraising/Marketing Administrator Hours per week 12 hours per week across 3 days (flexi-time) Based The Old Engine House Rate £10.39 per hour (specialist admin pay scale) Reporting to Fundraising and Finance Manager About the role: This role is a key role within SWALLOW and will involve supporting the Fundraising Team to raise funds and the profile of SWALLOW. The successful candidate will be creative and excellent at managing relationships both internally and externally. This role will suit an enthusiastic, organised person that is looking to develop their existing knowledge, skills and experience within a small, busy charity. Responsibilities: Administration  To update and ensure the maintenance of the fundraising and supporter database  To use the database to drive all communications with supporters  Thanking and acknowledging donations within an appropriate time frame  Ensuring financial records of donations are recorded with the finance team  To support the Fundraising and Finance Manager and Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser with administrative backup. Marketing  To work with the Fundraising and Finance Manager and the designer to develop publicity and marketing materials, including display boards ensure consistent branding, fundraising and communication materials across SWALLOW  To keep records of publicity and press activity  To ensure that the SWALLOW website is up to date  To interview members for video/audio diaries for the SWALLOW website  To maintain social media networking sites (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc)  To keep up to date with the latest social media trends and ensure that SWALLOW is actively being promoted by using the latest trends  To compile and distribute the quarterly SWALLOW newsletter  To distribute marketing materials eg leaflets etc to external organisations and contacts  Where time allows to design materials and flyers and to liaise with the designer and printers on promotional material tasks  To maintain the SWALLOW display boards and update them for events when required  To help with SWALLOW events such as the Evaluation Day, AGM and Open Day  To attend events to represent SWALLOW General Assisting with other office duties or other aspects of SWALLOW’s work as necessary Other Information General All SWALLOW employees are expected to comply with statutory requirements and SWALLOW’s employment policies while carrying out their work. This post is one of continual development and the post holder will be encouraged to develop skills and capabilities, including participation in projects and training events. Accordingly, the range of duties and responsibilities outlined above may change from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the organisation. Equal Opportunities The post holder must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to SWALLOW’s Equal Opportunities Policy. Performance Review Overall performance will be formally assessed and reviewed regularly, with additional informal assessment taking place as necessary. Health & Safety all employees are subject to the Health and Safety at Work Act. The post holder is required to pro-actively comply with their duties as described by SWALLOW’s Policy and objectives for health and Safety. Confidentiality All employees are required to work in a confidential manner in all aspects of their work. South West Action for Learning and Living Our Way Registered Charity: 1045893 | South West Action for Learning and Living Our Way | Company Limited by guarantee: Company No.3034328 (England) Person specification – Fundraising/Marketing Administrator You will have commitment to the independence and rights of people with learning disabilities and an empathy with them. Essential Experience and Skills: 1. Good organisational skills and time management 2. Social media management 3. Enthusiastic, hands-on and willing to work hard and learn new things 4. Flexibility to work occasional, evenings and weekends to attend events 5. Attention to detail 6. Good communication and networking skills 7. Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative 8. Excellent IT skills, including Outlook, Word and Social Media Platforms 9. Great personality, confidence and sense of humour 10. Commitment to help raise funds for the charity For an application pack/information please visit our website, or please call: 01761 414034 or email: recruitment@swallowcharity.org Closing date: Monday 26th September 2022 www.swallowcharity.org Registered charity no 1045893 Desirable Experience and Skills: 1. Experience of fundraising in a paid or voluntary capacity 2. Database experience 3. Creative skills 4. Experience of website maintenance < All Jobs Fundraising and Marketing Administrator Salary: £10.39 per hour Hours: 12 hours per week Contract Type: Part-time Location: Westfield, Radstock Close Date: Monday, 26 September 2022 Email Contact: recruitment@swallowcharity.org < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Keynsham and Saltford Dementia Action Alliance Brief Description of Organisation Keynsham Dementia Action Alliance is a group located in Keynsham and is registered with the Alzheimer’s Society. It has been established with a view to making Keynsham and Saltford dementia friendly. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation Keynsham Dementia Action Alliance is a group located in Keynsham and is registered with the Alzheimer’s Society. It has been established with a view to making Keynsham and Saltford dementia friendly. The term “dementia” describes a set of symptoms that may include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem solving or language. Dementia is caused when the brain is damaged by diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease or a series of strokes. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia but not all dementia is due to Alzheimer’s. Keynsham and Saltford Dementia Action Alliance Brief Description of Organisation Keynsham Dementia Action Alliance is a group located in Keynsham and is registered with the Alzheimer’s Society. It has been established with a view to making Keynsham and Saltford dementia friendly. Visit WebSite

Job opportunity at Community First - Voice It, Hear It Development Manager Previous Job Next Job Job Title: Voice It, Hear It Development Manager Hours: 28 hours per week, may include evening and weekends Salary: Community First scale point 580 – £30,480 FTE (actual salary £25,052 per annum) Location: Office based in Hopton Park, Devizes. The role will be a combination of office and community-based work, with some home working Supervisor: Head of Community & Partnership Development Community First Community First is a registered charity based in Devizes. As a member of Action with Communities in Rural England, we support communities across Wiltshire and Swindon. Our Patron is Her Majesty The Queen. Voice It, Hear It is a partnership programme that is committed to co-production and Service Users engagement throughout Wiltshire. We work together to:  Extend collaborative reach, working with VCSEs and marginalised groups lacking service access and community feedback participation  Jointly advocate for Service Users as an Alliance, amplifying their voices in multiple arenas and forums Job Purpose This post holder will foster strong partnership to deliver the User Engagement Service (Voice It, Hear It) This service aims to amplify and advocate for peoples voice to inform local strategy and develop community action to create stronger and more resilient communities. The post holder will lead on consultations and engagements with a range of stakeholders, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, ensuring a proactive and collaborative approach to partnership working. Due to the nature of the work, you will be required to undertake a satisfactory DBS check. If you would like to find out more about this position, please contact Harry Tipple, Head of Community & Partnership Development on: htipple@communityfirst.org.uk or 07802688038 Closing date: 18 th November – Midday Interview dates: 27 th November Community First is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No. 288117.Please contact us if you would like a hard copy application form, or if you require any assistance in applying for this post. < All Jobs Voice It, Hear It Development Manager Salary: £25,052 per annum Hours: 28 hours per week, may include evening and weekends Contract Type: Part time Location: Office based in Hopton Park, Devizes. The role will be a combination of office and community-based work, with some home working Close Date: Monday, 18 November 2024 Email Contact: htipple@communityfirst.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at FareShare South West - Food Sourcing Officer Previous Job Next Job Food Sourcing Officer About FareShare South West: FareShare South West is part of the national FareShare U.K. network of surplus food redistribution charities. We fight food poverty by tackling food waste. We source quality surplus food – from food retailers, manufacturers, and suppliers – engaging volunteers to redistribute to local charities and community groups that provide meals to vulnerable people (individuals who are homeless, unemployed, socially isolated, recovering from addictions, etc.). Our food is a vital lifeline for children and families, people on low incomes, people who have lost their jobs, the homeless, refugees, domestic abuse survivors, the elderly, and keyworkers. Purpose: · To develop FSSWs network of local suppliers and further build relationships with those that already donate their surplus. Aligning with the needs of an increasing and diverse group of Community Food Members (CFMs), seasonal fluctuations in demand, and unforeseen emergencies, allowing FareShare South West (FSSW) to deliver against its charitable mission · To ensure that our food is effectively and safely collected, stored, and re-distributed across a multi-site operation, utilising the most efficient routes, transportation solutions, and stock management. · To support the FLM, FSSW Operations and Regional Membership Teams within the existing operational capacity of the Charity in effectively managing sustainable growth to align with charity-wide operational plans. · To understand the differing needs of separate regions and support development of appropriate food and logistics solutions. Local Food Sourcing: · Support delivery of Local Food Sourcing Strategy to create a sustainable, growing, and long-term source of local & regional food to compliment food sourced by/through FSUK. This will include: o Research potential sources of food by geography, food type, and sector (retail, wholesale, producer, grower) o Programme of outreach work to establish contact, broker relationships (including on-site visits) and work with FLM to secure food supplies in line with infrastructure/growth plans o Support FLM working alongside other FareShare regional centres to share local food opportunities o Co-ordination of logistics to cost effectively receive surplus food. · Supplier Engagement – working with Comms Manager to create regular content to engage suppliers, including impact, case studies, quotes, pictures etc. · Lead internal reporting on food sourcing activity, working with FLM Food management: · Support FLM to manage ad-hoc food Offers from FSUK (non-Salesforce), manage the operational and storage capacity across all FSSW sites with growing/future demand and date of food. · Work with warehouses and membership team to understand need of membership base, to efficiently allocate/manage unusual food and non-food offers. · Ad hoc support warehouse staff and Heads of Region to raise food cases to FSUK where capacity is limited. · Support regional teams’ engagement with national/local food suppliers. · Manage the BAU PCP collections and Food Drives and support the FLM with developing store & FSUK relationships · Monitor and report customer satisfaction/complaints and trends as applied to food Logistics: · Liaise with warehouse staff to ensure efficient use of the existing fleet of vans to maximise food collections across all sites · Support FLM in use of a dedicated van/truck for food collections and movement of stock around FSSW sites · Support the movement of stock across FSSW sites to ensure adequate stocks are in place to support order fulfilment, and ensure it is moved safely and compliantly Administration/General: · As needed, represent FSSW in local collaborations/partnerships addressing local food waste or surplus food e.g. Going for Gold. · As needed, liaise with FSUK and other Regional Centres and be the main point of contact on matters related to food sourcing and logistics. · Provide training for colleagues where upskilling is required. · Provide FLM with timely updates on performance and produce a monthly Food & Logistics report. · As needed, contribute to the preparation of annual budgets and plans · Ensure that accurate and up to date food sourcing records (including future CRM) are maintained and are accessible · Provide reports and information about activity, performance, and impact as necessary and upon request · Work within national FareShare policies, procedures and adhere to legal frameworks · Undertake administrative duties as required Essential Requirements · Clean driving license, access to a car and willing to travel · Have exceptional relationship building skills with a range of stakeholders · Be a strong communicator who is able to engage with a variety of audience · Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills · Self-manage your own performance and workload · Have initiative and innovative thinking, in order to shape new/different ways of working · Be organised, with a proven track record of achieving quality results · Have strong IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Desirable requirements · Level 2/3 Food Safety training is desirable, but training will be provided · Experience working with or in the food industry · Experience working in the third sector How to Apply: Please send a cover letter and CV to recruitment@faresharesouthwest.org.uk by midnight 13th December 2022. Interviews will be held on 16th December 2022. Contact Person: Ben Evans Contact Email: recruitment@faresharesouthwest.org.uk Contact Phone: 0117 954 2220 < All Jobs Food Sourcing Officer Salary: £21,892 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract Type: Full-time, 1 Year Fixed Term Contract Location: Bristol, Plymouth or Southampton based with regular travel & option of remote working Close Date: Tuesday, 13 December 2022 Email Contact: recruitment@faresharesouthwest.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at Bath Preservation Trust - Admin and Membership Assisant Previous Job Next Job Bath Preservation Trust are looking for someone to support with general admin across all sites and to look after the membership, including communications, publications, events and social activities both formal (AGM) and informal (Christmas drinks). To develop an active relationship with staff and members, both corporate and individual. To assist with funding approaches for specific projects and support legacies. Please complete the BPT Application Form and BPT Equal Opportunities Form (the latter is not mandatory) and send to recruitment@bptrust.org.uk Admin and Membership Assistant Job Description June 2021 Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form 2021 Job-Application-form-current January 2021 Deadline Extended: Sunday 18th July View All Bath Preservation Trust Opportunities Here < All Jobs Admin and Membership Assisant Salary: £10,800 per annum (full time equivalent £18,000) Hours: 3 days a week Contract Type: Part time Location: Bath Close Date: Monday, 19 July 2021 Email Contact: recruitment@bptrust.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at Avon Wildlife Trust - Volunteer Manager Previous Job Next Job Avon Wildlife Trust have recently implemented a new Volunteer Management System to help streamline and expand our volunteer programme. The Volunteer Manager will lead on this, while supporting Volunteer leads across the organisation, to ensure that we provide a high-quality, safe, inclusive, and effective volunteer experience. Working closely with the Head of People and Resources to create a Volunteer strategy, the volunteer manager will work in collaboration with departments to identify new opportunities. If you are highly personable, well-organised, experienced in managing complex programmes and have a passion from the natural world, we would love to hear from you. Avon Wildlife Trust is a charity dedicated to working with local people for local wildlife, covering the West of England region (former county of Avon). It is supported by more than 17,500 members, manages over 30 nature reserves and is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts in the UK. The Wildlife Trusts value diversity and 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. < All Jobs Volunteer Manager Salary: £30,851 per annum Hours: Flexible, (37 hours a week) or part time (30 hours a week)) Contract Type: Can be full time or part time Location: Bristol office based, working throughout the old County of Avon area, with some hybrid working Close Date: Tuesday, 6 May 2025 Email Contact: hr@avonwildlifetrust.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at Designability Charity Ltd - Administrative Assistant (Fixed Term) Previous Job Next Job Administrative Assistant Designability Location: Bath (with some remote working available) Full time, Fixed Term for 6 months £19,500 per annum Designability is an independent charity that enables disabled people to live with greater independence. Our expertise is in user-centred design, creating products with and for disabled people to improve and enrich their lives. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that develops new products and provides innovative services which deliver greater choice for disabled people. We are a creative and inspiring team, operating with the freedom to explore and deliver exciting new ways of working, beyond statutory provision. We are best known now for Wizzybug, our powered wheelchair which helps very young disabled children move and play independently for often the first time in their lives. Families loan one from us free of charge thanks to the generous support of our donors. We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to play a vital role in the day to day running of the Wizzybug Loan Scheme. The scheme loans powered wheelchairs across the UK to children aged between 14 months and 5 years. You will have: · Experience within a similar administrative role and strong IT skills · Excellent communication skills and will understand the importance of being a team player · A strong attention to detail, be highly organised and focused · Desire to make a difference to disabled children’s lives We are really proud that we were recently awarded second place in the ‘Best Charities to Work For 2020’ list by Third Sector which is a reflection of our team highly rating the fact that we encourage activities that create strong teams and foster good personal relationships. Our staff also stated their confidence in Designability’s leadership and strategic planning. To find out what benefits we currently offer to our team, please visit: https://designability.org.uk/benefits-that-come-with-working-for-designability/ To find out more about Designability visit designability.org.uk The University of Bath provide us with recruitment support and applications are made through the University of Bath jobs website. We choose to follow many of the University of Bath’s human resources policies. However, Designability is a fully independent charity and our staff contracts are not with the University. For an informal conversation about this role, please email Lesley Johnson at Designability on lesleyjohnson@designability.org.uk Closing Date for applications: 26th July 2022 Interview date: TBC Start Date: September 2022 < All Jobs Administrative Assistant (Fixed Term) Salary: £19,500 per annum Hours: 37.5 Contract Type: Full time, Fixed Term for 6 months Location: Bath, RUH Close Date: Tuesday, 26 July 2022 Email Contact: < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at Young Bristol - Driver - Youth Club on Wheels Previous Job Next Job Job Title: YCOW Driver Reporting To: Head of Youth Work Salary: £12.21 per hour Hours: Shifts are 6 hours in duration 14:30 – 20:30 running Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. We are looking for staff to work 2 or 4 evenings a week. Please express you preference in the application. About the YB Youth Club on Wheels Driver role The YCOW Driver is a key role to ensure the delivery of our engaging, educational and energising programmes to young people continue to be delivered. The driving role acts to ensure our YCOW gets to the locations required in a safe and timely manner, the vehicle is maintained, when using it, to appropriate standard. There is not an expectation to deliver youth work on the sessions but this can be incorporated for the right applicant. Experience (essential) Have held a valid Category B (car) driving license for minimum of 2 years, (this is a requirement of driving charity vehicles) Passionate, and committed to developing young people socially, emotionally and personally. Good organisational skills – including communicating with suppliers etc. for ensuring equipment are professionally maintained. How to Apply: Applications for this role will only be accepted on the correct application form, available at Join Our Team | Jobs Working with Children | Young Bristol , by request from hr@youngbristol.com , or by calling 0117 929 2513. Please do not hesitate to ask any questions! Please send your completed application form to Young Bristol by email on or via post marked Private & Confidential to: Young Bristol, BS14 Youth Club, Stockwood Lane, Stockwood. BS14 8SJ This is a rolling advert and will be filled when we find the right candidates. Closing Date: Rolling until we find the right candidate Interview Date: Times be sent out upon shortlisting For more information about our YCOW Youth Leader and Driver role please contact Young Bristol on 0117 929 2513 . About Young Bristol Founded in 1928, Young Bristol (YB) is a youth charity that enables young people 8 – 24 years of age to achieve great futures as productive, caring, responsible members of society. YB is a youth-driven charity that works to offer a choice of opportunities and experiences for all young people. By working in partnership with a wide-range of community-based centres, and directly with young people through our programme of activities, we respond creatively to their needs and realise their capabilities. Today we are recognised as one of Bristol’s leading providers of community-based youth services, through our community youth clubs based in some of Bristol’s most challenging communities, and a valued provider of outdoor activities, creative arts, mobile provision, outdoor employment and informal educational programmes for young people during their critical non-school hours. We provide positive activities and safe places where young people can build confidence, skills, self-esteem whilst having fun and improving their pathway to employment. We are committed to and recognised for significantly contributing to the healthy development of young people – especially those who need us most. In recognition of the value we place on volunteers and their contribution to our work, YB were awarded the Queens Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS) in 2020. This is the highest Award a charitable organisation can receive. < All Jobs Driver - Youth Club on Wheels Salary: £12.21 per hour Hours: Shifts are 6 hours in duration 14:30 – 20:30 running Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. We are looking for staff to work 2 or 4 evenings a week. Please express you preference in the application. Contract Type: Part-Time Location: Stockwood Close Date: Monday, 1 September 2025 Email Contact: hr@youngbristol.com < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at Designability - Senior Fundraising Officer (Trusts and Major Donors) Previous Job Next Job For over 50 years, Designability has designed and provided products that have enabled disabled people to live with greater independence. Our team of talented designers and engineers create innovative new products which have helped hundreds of thousands of people with their day to day challenges. We are best known now for Wizzybug, our powered wheelchair which helps young disabled children move and play independently for often the first time in their lives. Families loan one from us for free thanks to the generous support of our donors. We create our innovative products by being experts in user-centred design – put simply, this means that it is disabled people who drive our innovation strategy, and it is their needs and views make our products unique. We have ambitious plans for the future. We are in a strong financial position with healthy reserves, and have a forward plan for a significant new product innovation, and a partnership project which will have impact on the lives of millions of disabled people. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team providing innovative solutions which deliver greater choice for disabled people. We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced fundraiser to join our team to develop and grow income from Charitable Trust and Major Donor income streams, through the development of new and existing relationships. This is a fantastic opportunity for a fundraiser with proven experience in Trusts fundraising to join our dynamic team at an exciting time of growth across our charity; and to make a meaningful difference through our work supporting disabled people to live with greater independence. You will have proven experience of: Securing income from Trusts and Foundations, as well as individual Major Donors in a donor facing role. Proven track record of securing four to six figure gifts, and of building strong relationships with new and existing donors and prospects. Producing compelling proposals, funding applications, reports and presentations as required to demonstrate a case for support or meet grant criteria. Researching, identifying and successfully managing a new pipeline of donor prospects. You will joining an independent, national charity based in Bath. Our creative and inspiring team includes engineers, technicians, product designers, occupational therapists, fundraisers and administrators. We are led by strong values: we are creative, inclusive and practical, with our vision being to create a future where every disabled person has the products they want to live the life they choose. We are really proud that we were awarded second place in the ‘Best Charities to Work For 2020’ list by Third Sector which is a reflection of our team highly rating the fact that we encourage activities that create strong teams and foster good personal relationships. Our staff also stated their confidence in Designability’s leadership and strategic planning. To find out more about Designability visit designability.org.uk To view the job description and find out more on how to apply, please visit https://www.bath.ac.uk/jobs/Vacancy.aspx?ref=CF8774 The University of Bath provide us with recruitment support and applications are made through the University of Bath jobs website. We choose to follow many of the University of Bath’s human resources policies. However, Designability is a fully independent charity and our staff contracts are not with the University. For an informal conversation about this role, please email Rebecca Goddard, Head of Fundraising and Communications at Designability on rebeccagoddard@designability.org.uk Closing Date for applications: Sunday 7th November (closes midnight) Interview dates: First Interviews: Thursday 11th or Friday 12th November. Second Interviews: Thursday 18th or Friday 19th November. Start date: At earliest availability. < All Jobs Senior Fundraising Officer (Trusts and Major Donors) Salary: £27,000-£29,000 FTE Hours: 30 or 37.5 hrs/week (open to flexible working) Contract Type: Permanent Location: Regular presence in Bath plus some remote working Close Date: Sunday, 21 November 2021 Email Contact: rebeccagoddard@designability.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at Action for M.E. - Post Assistant Previous Job Next Job Would you like a part time job for a good cause? Do you have good IT skills and enjoy working as part of a team? We are looking for a Post Assistant to join our office-based team in Keynsham and help us to end the ignorance, injustice & neglect experienced by people with ME. Duties will include dealing with all incoming post, logging cheques and scanning letters. Full training will be provided. This is a flexible role that can be worked over 1 or 2 days depending on preference. < All Jobs Post Assistant Salary: £9.95 per hour Hours: 4 per week (days/times to be agreed) Contract Type: Sessional Location: Keynsham Close Date: Wednesday, 24 August 2022 Email Contact: recruitment@actionforme.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at Changes Bristol - Chair of board of trustees 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

Job opportunity at Woodworks Project - Trustee Previous Job Next Job The Woodworks Project is a Bath-based charity that empowers people to find their purpose, through woodworking and upholstery, in a creative and supportive environment. The Woodworks Project was set up to help people facing difficulties through their mental or physical health, or who have a history of addiction. The charity offers opportunities for people in Bath and surrounding areas to participate in engaging activities, whilst learning traditional crafts skills from highly trained and compassionate tutors and their wellbeing is supported by a caring and experienced Wellbeing Officer. The Board of Trustees took the step of hibernating the charity’s operations during the pandemic, while taking the time to conduct a strategic review. The Trustees had determined that in order to ensure the long-term future of the charity, we needed secure a number of diverse funding and revenue streams. Integral to this financial model was an operating model that increased the number of people ‘coming through’ the workshop, whether as funded clients or through paid courses. Prior to the outbreak of Covid-19, we had made significant investment, in both time and resources, to refurbish and relocate to our new workshop. We are proud of the teams’ hard work and are proudly reopening our doors to an inviting and well-equipped work environment. The Role While much work has been done, there remains a lot to do to ensure ongoing progress and secure the charity’s long-term future. We are looking for an individual to join the Board as a Trustee. As a small charity, we need our Trustees to provide strategic direction and oversight but there are times when we need to call upon Trustees to provide practical, hands-on support. We need our Trustees to be enthusiastic, engaged and work collaboratively. Across the charity, we look for all our people to demonstrate and role model the following qualities: Honest, with integrity and commitment to the values and aims of the charity. Committed to equality, diversity and social inclusion. Able to sensitively accommodate different needs and circumstances. Be positive about working with people with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives. Open, approachable, good communicator. Able to build trust and rapport with Clients, Board, Employees, Volunteers and stakeholders in the Charity. Flexible and emotionally resilient. Able to maintain a sense of perspective and prioritise the needs of our clients and the best interests of the charity. Experience of / interest in woodworking and upholstery and commitment to craftsmanship. The duties of a trustee are as follows: - Ensuring the charity is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit; Complying with the charity’s governing document and the law; Acting in the charity’s best interests; With your co-trustees, making balanced and adequately informed decisions, thinking about the long term as well as the short term; Managing the charity’s resources responsibly; Using reasonable care and skill, making use of your skills and experience and taking appropriate advice when necessary; Giving enough time, thought and energy to your role; Preparing for and actively participating in all trustees’ meetings; and Ensuring the charity is accountable Following proper and formal arrangements for the appointment, supervision, support, appraisal and remuneration of the CEO In addition to the above statutory duties, each trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the board of trustees reach sound decisions. This may involve scrutinising board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise. While we welcome any applicant with suitable skills and qualifications, experience within the charity or public sector, particularly within BANES would be very valuable. In addition, experience working with vulnerable people and / or those with specific needs and knowledge of safeguarding would be beneficial. Ideally, trustees will be based in or near Bath, however, the organisation is very much open to applications from further afield. Benefits for Trustees This is an opportunity to work with an organisation which assists a huge variety of vulnerable individuals from the local community. You will play a key role in shaping and growing the organization. You will work with a passionate and friendly team who love what they do and who are committed to supporting vulnerable people as well as the trades of Woodworking and Upholstery and principles of sustainability. Before you apply Application is by CV and a covering letter which should state why you wish to work with the organisation, how your skills would add value to the Board and any other relevant information that you wish for us to consider. Please apply to info@thewoodworksproject.org < All Jobs Trustee Salary: None Hours: Attend 2 hours meeting every 1-2 months Contract Type: Location: Bath Close Date: Monday, 12 September 2022 Email Contact: info@thewoodworksproject.org < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Chiltern Music Therapy Brief Description of Organisation We are dedicated to providing high quality, evidence-based Music Therapy services in every setting, including specialist Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT), MATADOC and Neonatal Music Therapy services. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation We are dedicated to providing high quality, evidence-based Music Therapy services in every setting, including specialist Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT), MATADOC and Neonatal Music Therapy services. The Chiltern Music Therapy team has a thorough understanding of psychodynamic, medical, behavioural and person-centred approaches, meaning we are flexible in our approach and can meet the needs of each setting or client we work with. The team contains a wealth of knowledge and experience in highly specialist areas covering the complete lifecycle from birth injuries and neonatal intensive care through to end of life care. Our children’s and adult services extend from one-to-one sessions at home, within in-patient settings, through to community groups and schools ensuring that we can meet each client’s need where it is most convenient to them. Our highly specialised team have trained extensively all over the world gaining qualifications and experience at the highest levels. We have a highly experienced team in Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT) and MATADOC (Music Therapy Assessment Tool in Awareness for Disorders of Consciousness) and have the largest team of therapists in the UK offering an Acute Neonatal and Paediatric services, with staff who are NICU-MT qualified. Chiltern Music Therapy Brief Description of Organisation We are dedicated to providing high quality, evidence-based Music Therapy services in every setting, including specialist Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT), MATADOC and Neonatal Music Therapy services. Visit WebSite

Job opportunity at Avon Wildlife Trust - Wildlife Champions Project Officer Previous Job Next Job Wildlife Champions Project Officer (Full time, 37 hours per week) Fixed-term – May 2025 to March 2028 Salary: £25,344 to £26,335 Location : AWT head office (Bristol), flexible working at various community locations Are you committed to supporting community powered change? Are you a knowledgeable nature lover with great communication skills? If so, this could be the job for you... In this role you will work to scale up our highly successful community pilot project, Wildlife Champions, to reach a further 17 urban and rural communities in areas of high deprivation across South Gloucestershire and the county of Bristol. Our Wildlife Champions programme is designed to empower and resource community-led action for nature’s recovery, through peer-learning networks, training and mentoring. The successful candidate will recruit, support and mentor Wildlife Champions to act as ambassadors for nature and implement positive actions for the benefit of their communities. This transformative project, supported by the National Lottery Community Fund, is designed to empower a network of people - Team Wilder - to inspire others and put nature at the heart of everyday life. In return, you’ll be joining a supportive and inclusive charity that is making a real difference for nature locally and regionally. Avon Wildlife Trust is a charity dedicated to working with local people for local wildlife, covering the West of England region (former county of Avon). It is supported by more than 17,500 members, manages over 30 nature reserves and is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts in the UK. We want to see nature restored on a grand scale across the Avon region, with one in four people taking action for wildlife. 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. This project is supported by the National Lottery Community Fund. 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 . Please return the completed application and equal opportunities monitoring form to hr@avonwildlifetrust.org.uk or post to HR, Avon Wildlife Trust, 17 Great George Street, Bristol BS1 5QT. Closing date: Friday 14 th March 9am Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a first interview to take place at Grow Wilder on Wednesday 19 th March. If you would like to discuss this role or have any questions, please email hr@avonwildlifetrust.org.uk and a conversation can be arranged. No CVs or agencies please. Charity No: 280422 BHR Pension with 5% employer contribution Life assurance Wellbeing support including Employee Assistance Programme Employee Discounts and Cycle Scheme Wildlife Trusts Diversity networks Paid volunteering day Training and development One free AWT course day per year Minimum 33 days of holiday (25 annual leave + bank holidays) plus long service loyalty scheme The opportunity to make a real and positive difference to nature PLEASE READ BELOW BEFORE CONTINUING: Please ensure you have completed an application form before continuing, you will be asked to upload this document. This portal expires for editing after 24 hours, If you have been locked out of editing your application, you may send your completed documents to hr@avonwildlifetrust.org.uk . If you have any issues submitting your application, please email hr@avonwildlifetrust.org.uk . Selection process Application and selection is through a multi-step process. It starts with AWT’s standard application form, so please fill this out, paying particular attention to the details of your relevant experience, knowledge and skills, which is used for shortlisting against the person specification. It is best not to assume prior knowledge and higher scoring is more likely if you explain carefully why you meet the person specification in the Job Description. Step 1 – Apply by filling in the application form. CVs may be supplied as additional information but will not be used for initial shortlisting, rather used in subsequent steps. Deadline: 9.00am Friday 14 th March 2025. This process will produce a shortlist of candidates. Step 2 – Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview on Wednesday 19 th March 2025. (Please let us know in your application if you are unable to make any of these dates - we may be able to arrange a suitable alternative) < All Jobs Wildlife Champions Project Officer Salary: £25,344 to £26,335 Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week Contract Type: Fixed-term – May 2025 to March 2028 Location: AWT head office (Bristol), flexible working at various community locations Close Date: Friday, 14 March 2025 Email Contact: hr@avonwildlifetrust.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job