ChangeMakers Brief Description of Organisation a “forum for sustainable prosperity”, to communicate sustainability so communities can benefit in their daily lives. Our vision is for the principles of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to be embedded in every part of local communities. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation ChangeMakers Network C.I.C. (ChangeMakers ) is a community interest company creating a “forum for sustainable prosperity” , to communicate sustainability in plain, clear, language so communities understand them and collaborate to benefit their daily lives. Our vision is for the principles of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDG s) to be embedded in every part of local communities, making them more ecologically and economically resilient. Partnering with businesses, community groups, local government, and Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to make the Bath & NE Somerset (BathNES) a “centre of excellence” of public awareness and collaborative action to meet the environmental and social challenges. The model would then be “franchised” as an open-source package to other cities with BathNES as an example of what is possible. ChangeMakers is creating a template for how local government and cities can rapidly, and effectively, transform communities to become economically stronger and more resilient to climate and ecological shocks. ChangeMakers Brief Description of Organisation a “forum for sustainable prosperity”, to communicate sustainability so communities can benefit in their daily lives. Our vision is for the principles of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to be embedded in every part of local communities. Visit WebSite

Children's Hospice South West Brief Description of Organisation For more than 25 years Children's Hospice South West has been caring for children with life-threatening conditions by providing children's hospice and professional family support services. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation For more than 25 years Children's Hospice South West has been caring for children with life-threatening conditions by providing children's hospice and professional family support services. We are dedicated to making the most of short and precious lives through the provision of the best possible hospice care for children and young people with life-limiting conditions. The care offered at each of our three hospices is not just about medical and nursing support for sick children but enriching lives of the children and their whole family. We provide care and support to families living in the South West, who have children with life-limiting conditions. We provide specialist palliative care, respite for the whole family, a sibling service for brothers and sisters, emergency support, end of life care and a bereavement service for as long as is needed. We welcome referrals from anyone. Children's Hospice South West Brief Description of Organisation For more than 25 years Children's Hospice South West has been caring for children with life-threatening conditions by providing children's hospice and professional family support services. Visit WebSite

Job opportunity at FareShare South West - Director of Fundraising & Communications Previous Job Next Job Are you a talented, energetic leader with significant, proven experience of fundraising and communicating at a high level? We're recruiting for a new Director of Fundraising & Communications to lead our growing and dynamic team, meet ambitious targets and communicate our impact. About FareShare South West FareShare South West is the region’s largest food redistribution charity, fighting food poverty and hunger by tackling waste. We source good quality food that is surplus to requirements from retailers and manufacturers. We rely on over 200 brilliant volunteers to help redistribute this food to 400 frontline charities such as school breakfast clubs, community centres and organisations supporting those who are homeless, unemployed, socially isolated and recovering from addiction. Purpose of the Role This is an exciting time to be joining FareShare South West as we develop and invest to do more to fight hunger and tackle food waste. The postholder will need to: Inspire, lead and manage the fundraising and communications teams, exemplifying and demonstrating FareShare South West values and behaviours at all times. Develop the strategy and operations of FareShare South West’s fundraising and communications function, ensuring that the organisation and its work are professionally and effectively promoted and that income targets are met and exceeded. Be an active member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) in driving the strategic direction and management of the Charity, ensuring the highest standards and governance apply to all of our operations, so that we can fulfil our mission effectively. Main duties Strategic Lead and support the Fundraising and Communications team and be a source of expertise, knowledge and guidance to the rest of the organisation on fundraising and communications matters. Lead the development and implementation of ambitious fundraising and communications strategies that will generate the long-term sustainable growth of both our fundraised income and our profile within the South West. Ensure annual fundraising and communications plans are delivered to budget, strive for ambitious targets, and contain the necessary level of innovation to support longer term growth of the fundraising portfolio. Ensure effective evaluation and monitoring systems are in place for assessing the impact of the organisation's fundraising and communications initiatives, and to provide regular information and reports to the CEO and Board of Trustees, as required. As part of the Senior Leadership Team, support the development and implementation of the wider organisational strategy, creating the environment to ensure our fundraising and communications strategies can thrive as well as significantly contribute to our mission. Work with the CEO, set the annual fundraising and comms targets, budgets and reforecasts, providing regular financial, KPI, and commentary reports to the CEO and Board. Lead and manage the Fundraising and Communications department and ensure staff are developed, invested in, and motivated to contribute to our charity mission. Be a passionate representative and advocate of FareShare South West to all our internal and external stakeholders. Fundraising Develop and deliver FareShare South West’s three year fundraising strategy to meet agreed goals and achieve ambitious fundraising targets across a diverse range of income streams including Trusts & Foundations, corporate relationships, individual giving and statutory funding. Lead on securing large (six-figure) multi-year grants, for example National Lottery, Government/Statutory Funding, institutional funders. Ensure implementation plans and key performance indicators are in place across our income streams. Manage the fundraising income and expenditure budget, ensuring that industry ratios are met, that expenditure is allocated strategically and that annual budgets are drafted robustly. Identify new fundraising opportunities and develop new fundraising ideas and activities across all income streams, fostering a culture of innovation within the team. Ensure that FareShare South West’s fundraising work is communicated effectively both internally and externally. Ensure that effective supporter journeys and stewardship plans are in place for all donors and to personally build/manage relationships with a number of key supporters and major donors. Ensure the consistent application of best fundraising practice and knowledge across the organisation, including building a fundraising culture and awareness among all staff. Develop new resources, agreement templates, policies and to support the stewardship and onboarding of corporate supporters, corporate partnerships, and commercial partnerships in line with Fundraising Regulator best practice, legal obligations and FSUK guidelines. Be responsible for ensuring compliance with any relevant legislative or regulatory requirements for fundraising practices and procedures. Build organisation-wide capacity to engage in fundraising at every level. Maximise the synergy between fundraising, raising awareness, operations and new programmes. Communications Lead Communications support to all functions of the Charity, including new/diversified activities. Working with the Communications Team, develop and deliver communications strategies, in line with available resource, that address key organisational needs and challenges, across all Charity functions, programmes, and regions. Key areas include Membership Development, Food Sourcing, Fundraising and Volunteering. Build the capacity of all departments to engage in effective communications activity, externally and internally. Working with the Communications Manager and SLT, develop training, culture-setting, policies, and resources. Ensure implementation, operation, monitoring and review of the organisation’s digital and social media strategies, including website maintenance and development Be responsible for brand management and development, including brand awareness and ensure that all communications are effective and consistent in style and content. Build organisational understanding of our key supporter audiences and ensure we are developing and delivering content and channels that increase our profile within them as well as their desire to engage with us. Maintain, develop, and grow engagement with FareShare South West’s core comms platforms including newsletters, social media channels, PR activity, website. Create new compelling narratives and stories that effectively communicate and elevate our charity’s work. Develop the charity’s ability to expand and replicate communications strategies, platforms, and campaigns across our South West region, reflecting and adapting to our diverse regional audiences, specific regional needs and stakeholders and emerging opportunities, while ensuring brand consistency and coherency. Support and enhance stakeholder engagement work across the charity, working across all teams to enable better communication with key stakeholders including: Food Partners Member charities Volunteers Suppliers Civic Leaders, Politicians, and Local Authority Officers Business community/networks Media Voluntary sector Manage and strengthen relationships with FareShare UK around Communications to align with national messaging, strategies, and campaigns, and capacity to share resources and best practices. General Oversee management and development of new systems and resources to support fundraising and communications, including the Fundraising and Stakeholder CRM. Ensure that accurate and up to date financial and supporter records are maintained and are accessible Work within national FareShare policies, procedures and adhere to legal frameworks Receive, record, bank, and process income in accordance with FSSW policies and procedures Undertake administrative duties as required Ensure all fundraising and comms activity is carried out in accordance with Charity Law, Fundraising Codes of Practice, and Data Protection regulation. When requested, deputise for the CEO at meetings/events, or to cover their duties in the event of their absence. < All Jobs Director of Fundraising & Communications Salary: £36,333 - £42,893 Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract Type: Full time Location: Bristol Close Date: Monday, 24 October 2022 Email Contact: recruitment@faresharesouthwest.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at Bath City Farm - Outdoor Youth Support Worker Previous Job Next Job Bath City Farm is seeking a new Youth Support Worker to develop our successful youth programme. In this role you will engage hard to reach young people in the immediate areas of Southdown, Whiteway and Twerton, and involve them with outdoor activities on the Farm’s 37-acre site. As part of a small team you will develop activities to improve the emotional wellbeing, physical health, confidence, and life skills of local young people.  This post is part funded by Children in Need and you will help to deliver a 3-year programme. You will set up monitoring and evaluation systems to report to funders and for the Farm’s learning and planning. The Farm is starting a new 3 year strategy and youth work will contribute towards our overall plan to engage the local community in food and farming. This role needs somebody experienced in working with young people, who has wide knowledge of youth work and practices and a real enthusiasm for bringing out the best in young people. Ideally you will have a level 3 youth work qualification or show sufficient competency for the post and undertaking the qualification. You will enjoy working outdoors regardless of weather. You may have skills and experience in wood craft, horticulture, landscaping and or working with animals. The full job description and person specification can be found on the Farm website: Work with us – Bath City Farm To apply download and complete the application form and send to recruitment@bathcityfarm.org.uk No CVs will be accepted. < All Jobs Outdoor Youth Support Worker Salary: £23,178 pa pro rata Hours: 15hrs/wk Contract Type: 3 year fixed term with possibility of becoming open ended Location: BA2 1NW Close Date: Friday, 26 November 2021 Email Contact: ruth@bathcityfarm.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Blooming Whiteway Brief Description of Organisation Growing creativity in Whiteway. Community group celebrating and developing Whiteway's green spaces. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation Originally set up as a Front Garden Festival in 2017 - Blooming Whiteway has grown into so much more! BW is about growing - growing plants & growing us as a community! In 2017 we worked with Bath City Farm, Vegmead, Twerton Infants School, Roundhill Primary School, Avon Wildlife Trust, RSPB, Hilliers, BathCity FC, Southdown Methodist Church and DNAarts - to name a few. We collaborated with all sorts including other community groups, artists, growers, performers and wildlife enthusiasts. We were funded by the Tesco Bags of Help, Curo and BANES We provide free plants, tools, resources, seeds and advice to support residents develop their gardens. We ran over a dozen free events across the year in all sorts of venues giving participants the chance to grow and make. We led a walk for the first ever Bathscape Walking Festival. And nearly 30 Whiteway residents shared their gardens for the Blooming Whiteway Front Garden Festival 2017! Our judges visited the gardens and awarded all sorts of prizes - from 'Community Asset' to 'Best Year Round Garden' - we don't have set categories which allows us to reward all sorts of gardens and gardeners. Blooming Whiteway Brief Description of Organisation Growing creativity in Whiteway. Community group celebrating and developing Whiteway's green spaces. Visit WebSite

Bath Festivals Brief Description of Organisation Bath Festivals is a charity that celebrates music and books in the unique buildings and open spaces of our beautiful city. By creating innovative and diverse programmes, our festivals inspire and provide unique experiences for residents and visitors to Bath. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation Bath Festivals brings some of the finest international musicians, speakers and writers to entertain audiences, in the beautiful venues and spaces of our world heritage city. We produce events that start conversations, inspiring and promoting the positive impact that music, words and books can have on people’s lives. We produce The Bath Festival and the Finale Weekend on the Rec in the summer and Bath Children’s Literature Festival in the autumn, which bring the city alive with a celebration of the arts. Since 2020 we have also produced the digital children’s Reading is Magic Festival https://www.readingismagicfestival.com/ . Our year-round creative learning programme of hands-on music and literature projects gives children and young people opportunities to gain real-world experience, building their inner confidence and improving communication skills through the arts. Our Festivals are made possible thanks to the very generous support of our volunteers, members, patrons and partners. Bath Festivals Brief Description of Organisation Bath Festivals is a charity that celebrates music and books in the unique buildings and open spaces of our beautiful city. By creating innovative and diverse programmes, our festivals inspire and provide unique experiences for residents and visitors to Bath. Visit WebSite

Job opportunity at The Ammerdown Centre - Gap Year in Social Justice Previous Job Next Job Are you passionate about social justice? Do you care about climate change, equality, mental health and loneliness within the community? Do you want to make a difference? Ammerdown is offering a one year Social Justice role to someone who will help develop and support the social justice programme at Ammerdown as well as contribute to the general running of the Centre. So far the programme includes: - a monthly meeting group for local retired people to come and enjoy each others company. - a regular group teaching about the importance of saving the environment through the medium of arts and crafts. and much more. There is also the opportunity to initiate your own projects to add to the existing programme. Starting August/September 2022. Please contact christine.clinch@ammerdown.org for more details. www.ammerdown.org Job Type: Part-time Part-time hours: 25 per week Salary: Up to £9.90 per hour Benefits: On-site parking < All Jobs Gap Year in Social Justice Salary: Up to £9.90 per hour Hours: 25 hours per week Contract Type: Part-time Location: Radstock, England Close Date: Tuesday, 30 August 2022 Email Contact: christine.clinch@ammerdown.org < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at Avon Wildlife Trust - Learning Manager – Children and Young People (Maternity Cover) Previous Job Next Job You will lead all of our work with children and young people, including our growing Youth programme, and our well-loved school visits programme. You will support our dynamic Learning and Youth Officers, and work with schools, community groups and external partners, to ensure initiatives are inclusive, impactful, financially sustainable and aligned with our strategic goals. The ideal candidate will bring strong project management and people skills, a deep understanding of youth engagement and outdoor learning, and a commitment to fostering a lifelong love of nature in all children and young people. Avon Wildlife trust 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. We also have robust child safeguarding policies, and this role requires two work references and an enhanced DBS check. < All Jobs Learning Manager – Children and Young People (Maternity Cover) Salary: £35122 - 37020 pro rata depending on experience Hours: 33 hpw over four or five days, some evening and weekend work for which TOIL will be awarded Contract Type: Part time Location: Old County of Avon / Hybrid Close Date: Wednesday, 3 December 2025 Email Contact: hr@avonwildlifetrust.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at Transition Bath - Events Coordinator Previous Job Next Job Are you great at organising events that bring people together and inspire action? Transition Bath is looking for a friendly and organised freelancer to work part-time and flexibly. The role is all about planning and delivering events that help our community connect, collaborate, and take practical steps to tackle the climate crisis. This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of a respected local charity that’s making real change happen. As Event Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in shaping how we engage with the community, using your creativity and organisational skills to design events that inspire and empower people to act. You’ll be part of a small, passionate team of volunteers committed to building a better future for Bath. This is currently the only paid role in the Events Team, making your contribution especially vital. Your work will make a direct difference, helping Transition Bath bring more people together and grow its impact at a time when local action has never been more important. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in event planning and delivery, collaborating with a passionate team of volunteers and partners to create meaningful change. Job Description As Event Coordinator, you’ll work with our Events and Communications teams, which consist of dedicated volunteers, to: Plan and deliver events : Organise workshops, talks, and community gatherings that bring people together and get them excited about what’s possible. Work with volunteers and partners : Help involve local groups and individuals in events, making connections that strengthen our community. Promote events : Work with the Communications Team to spread the word through social media, local networks, and other channels. Set up systems : Develop simple processes to make planning and running events smoother and more effective. Support Transition Bath’s work : Use events to encourage more people to join us, get involved, and make a difference. Person Specification Essential Skills and Qualities Knowledge of Bath and connections within local networks. Great organisational skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise, and see things through. A good communicator who can engage and inspire people to get involved. Self-motivated and happy to work independently, while knowing when to check in for guidance. Experience organising events, large or small. An interest in tackling the climate crisis and a belief in the power of community action. Desirable Skills and Qualities Experience working with volunteers or community groups. Familiarity with fundraising and grant applications. An understanding of how to use social media and other tools to promote events. Some experience of monitoring and evaluating projects to help improve them. Working Arrangements Pay : The role is paid at an hourly rate of £15–£20 , depending on your skills and experience. The total budget for the role is £6,000 and we aim to work collaboratively with the successful candidate to agree on hours and responsibilities that fit within this budget. We encourage candidates to include their preferred hourly rate within this range when applying. Hours : Negotiable based on event schedules and personal availability. We aim to provide flexibility to accommodate varying life circumstances and workloads but we expect this to roughly equate to 4 days per month. Location : Work is remote, with occasional in-person attendance at events. Supervision : Supported by the Chair of Transition Bath and the trustees. Application Process If you’re passionate about sustainability and skilled at organising, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit the following to recruitment@transitionbath.org : A CV. A short cover letter telling us about your experience and why you’re interested in the role. Who are Transition Bath? Transition Bath are part of the global Transition Movement. Since 2009, we’ve been running projects in Bath that promote sustainable living and help build a stronger, more connected community. Some of our projects include: Home energy efficiency : Helping residents reduce energy use through events, thermal imaging, and advice. EcoTogether : Supporting small groups of friends, neighbours, or colleagues to take action on climate change. Sustainable transport : Encouraging greener travel, like our Ride To Work by E-Bike programme. Food : Through projects like our Community Nuttery, we’re making local food part of the solution. Culture and collaboration : Bringing Bath’s environmental and cultural groups together to create change. Inclusion Statement We’re committed to building an inclusive environmental movement. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and won’t discriminate based on irrelevant factors like age, disability, gender, or anything else. Don’t wait! Take the first step towards making a real difference today. We look forward to hearing from you! < All Jobs Events Coordinator Salary: The role is paid at an hourly rate of £15–£20, depending on your skills and experience. Hours: Four days a month Contract Type: Part time, freelance Location: Work from home and attend events, as needed Close Date: Friday, 7 March 2025 Email Contact: recruitment@transitionbath.org < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at Off The Record BANES - Trustee – with special responsibility for counselling and listening support Previous Job Next Job Trustee – with special responsibility for counselling and listening support About the role Off the Record exists to improve the emotional health and wellbeing of young people by providing them with a safe space to be themselves. We provide a range of free services including counselling, listening support/coaching, youth participation, advocacy and specialist groups, such as support for care leavers and a LGBTQ focused youth group. Supporting over 2000 young people each year we are looking to appoint a Trustee who will champion counselling and listening support activities on the board. Main duties: The purpose of the role is to ensure the Board of Trustees has appropriate information and oversight of counselling and listening support service standards and performance. • Supporting the Director to ensure: § relevant professional standards are properly considered in all decisions § appropriate professional supervision management procedures and controls are in place • Advising on appropriate training for staff, volunteers and trustees in relation to relevant professional service standards and performance • Supporting the Director and SMT in developing professional service standards and support systems to apply to staff, volunteers and contractors What we are looking for: We are looking for a Trustee who has experience overseeing or delivering counselling and/or listening support type services, and/or is a qualified counsellor/psychotherapist/psychologist; possibly with a track record of providing supervision. We hope you will have relevant experience of working with young people, for instance as a school governor. Previous experience of charity work is desirable but not essential. We are open to candidates from all backgrounds, but we will prioritise those who will help us to continue to diversify the team. We are particularly keen to appoint Trustees with lived experience that reflects an aspect of the lives of the young people we serve and aspire to serve. Our new strategy has identified young people from socially and economically deprived backgrounds and boys and young men as currently being underserved by OTR. We are committed to creating an equitable environment where all can thrive. We will ensure that the recruitment process and decision making ensures representation of both age and other forms of diversity. Person specification for role of Trustee We are looking for someone who has a strong empathy with our mission. We want to hear from you if you have an interest in the health and wellbeing of children and young people as well as the motivation to make a difference to their lives. We are particularly looking for Trustees who have lived experience of some of the issues facing the young people we are working with. This could include people who have had experience of receiving LGBTQ+ services or faced social injustice due to other factors in their lives. People who have a connection with the young people and work we do. · Experience of leading and/or delivering counselling and listening support type services · Demonstrable experience of building and sustaining relationships with key stakeholders and colleagues to achieve organisational objectives · A proven track record of sound judgement and effective decision making · A history of impartiality, fairness and the ability to respect confidences · A track record of commitment to promoting equality and diversity. Knowledge, skills and understanding: · An ability to work effectively as a member of a team · Commitment to the organisation and a willingness to devote the necessary time and effort · Preparedness to make unpopular recommendations to the board, and a willingness to speak their mind · Good, independent judgement and strategic vision How to apply To apply, you will need to send your CV with a short covering letter explaining why you would like to be a trustee and what you will bring to the role. Email : philwalters@offtherecord-banes.co.uk 16 September - deadline for applications Week Commencing 3 October - interviews If you would like to have a phone conversation before applying, please email Phil Walters, Director to arrange a conversation. This position requires an enhanced DBS disclosure that we’ll carry out before appointment along with two references. < All Jobs Trustee – with special responsibility for counselling and listening support Salary: Hours: To be discussed in interview Contract Type: Location: Bath based - BA1 1JW Close Date: Friday, 16 September 2022 Email Contact: Philwalters@offtherecord-banes.co.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at Clean Slate Training & Employment CIC - Quids In Coach Previous Job Next Job Clean Slate is an exciting and innovative social enterprise working towards a world where everyone can provide for themselves and their families, where society addresses everyone's needs and where it doesn't it costs more to be poor. We believe in fair opportunity for all so that anyone who is ready and able can get work. We enable people to improve their financial wellbeing, supporting them to access the support they need to manage their money well and find work. Clean Slate, in partnership with Quids in! magazine, is overhauling the rulebook on helping low-income households become better off. We are looking for a Quids In Coach to join our staff in B&NES to support us in providing a face to face and remote service in Quids In Centres through outreach to local people who are struggling with their money: the risk of debt, rent arrears and even eventual homelessness. You will meet face to face new referrals and make contact by phone and email and you will provide them with information, support and guidance, including referring them to specialist advice and regulated bodies. You will help people use digital tools to be better off. To be considered for this role, you should be a great communicator with a natural coaching style and the ability to provide a service that is welcoming to all. You will have an understanding of the needs of vulnerable people from various backgrounds and you will understand the need for confidentiality when working with personal information. You must be competent in using Information Technology, including email and using the Internet, as well as being an organised administrator. It is absolutely essential that you share our values. It would be useful if you had an understanding of discrimination and equality and diversity issues, including those not specified in the law, such as the 'poverty premium'. An understanding of housing rights would also be advantageous. It would be advantageous if you could speak Arabic, Bengali, French, Gujarati, Polish, Punjabi, Romanian or another language of a group affected by financial and digital exclusion. As well as offering flexible working arrangements from the start of your employment, our benefits for staff include the opportunity to get support with mental and emotional health through our partner agencies and opportunities to develop your skills further, including using our own excellent in-house training . Our culture is open and we encourage everyone to contribute to the management of the organisation. Successful applicants will be required to have a DBS check. To apply: If you feel this role is one you could thrive in, please apply by midnight on Monday 29 January 2024. However, we will review applications as we receive them and you may be called for an interview via video link before the closing date. < All Jobs Quids In Coach Salary: £23,750 per year Hours: 37.5 per week Contract Type: Full time Location: B&NES drop in centres and working from home Close Date: Monday, 29 January 2024 Email Contact: bath@cleanslateltd.co.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at YMCA Brunel Group - Finance Assistant Previous Job Next Job Finance Assistant Who we are YMCA Brunel Group is an independent, locally governed and managed charity operating in Mendip, Bath, Bristol, Wiltshire and South Somerset. We are part of the international YMCA movement. Our mission is to create supportive, inclusive and energising communities, where people can truly belong, contribute and thrive. Our activities include: Accommodation for over 700 people every year who are at risk of being homeless, who are on low incomes, experience barriers to work, or young people in need of high levels of support, who have often experienced trauma and difficult times in their lives. We don’t just provide a bed, we support people holistically and continually seek to help our residents gain the training, skills and confidence to lead independent lives. A Health & Wellbeing centre in Bath, a community facility with a fully kitted out gym, functional fitness areas and extensive class programme. Two commercial hostels in Bath and Bristol which help us cover our central costs. Twelve youth clubs for young people aged 10-19, including 4 young carers groups, providing a space where they can have dedicated time to talk to trusted youth workers, access relevant information about issues that concern them, and develop their social networks. Eight Ofsted registered Nurseries, providing spaces for up to 360 children where they are given opportunities and experiences that will set them up for their educational journeys and prepare them for their lives ahead. What does the job entail? The purpose of this role is to provide the day to day financial administration of YMCA Brunel Group. The role is varied with daily, weekly and ad hoc tasks, all of which fit together to produce timely month end information. Your duties and responsibilities will include: Posting & Paying purchases ledger invoices Raising Customer invoices and managing debtors. Posting and reconciliations of Credit/ Purchase Cards Bank account reconciliations Posting of Bank Statements. Assisting the finance manager with production of Housing related invoices and queries. To assist when required with any other finance related tasks. To comply at all times with YMCA Brunel Group policies and procedures and regulatory and legislative requirements, including Charity law and regulation, and our obligations as a registered member of the Charity Commission and Fundraising Regulator To carry out any duties delegated to him/her/them by the line manager within his/her/their capability. To work out of hours where required at events and presentations (we operate a Time Off In Lieu Policy) What skills will the successful candidate need? We are passionate about the work we do and need equally committed members on our team to help us achieve those goals. The successful candidate will be confident and have experience in building relationships and communicating effectively with a variety of audiences and individuals, as well as being numerate and confident with a variety of different IT packages. This role would ideally suit someone looking to begin their journey in finance and accounting, and it should be noted that access to training will be provided where relevant. Ideally you will be qualified to AAT level 2. What we offer Enhanced sick pay allowances and paid compassionate and emergency dependent leave. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Pension scheme Cycle to work scheme YMCA employee advantages 20% discount off the cost of childcare at our childcare settings YMCA Brunel Group is an inclusive organisation and the post requires a shared commitment to equality and diversity. Location YMCA Bath is a centrally located hostel which provides accommodation to school groups, backpackers, sporting groups and universities. Hours 37.5 hours per week, 9am to 5pm Contract type Permanent, six months probation period Rate of Pay £24,000 to £26,500 (dependant on experience) plus annual leave Please find attached below the job description and personal specification for the role: Finance Assitant JD Person Spec.docx If you would like to apply for any of our current vacancies you will need to fill out one of our application forms online: https://ymcabrunelgroupbath.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=9fe5fc78-06c6-4d1b-8648-be04594d8ae3 To know more about what YMCA Brunel do and to apply please visit our website: https://ymca-bg.org/work-for-us/ YMCA Brunel Group is committed to follow safer recruitment guidelines and all candidates will have to demonstrate full employment history, give 2 good references and be DBS checked. In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. < All Jobs Finance Assistant Salary: £24,000 to £26,500 (dependant on experience) Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 9am to 5pm Contract Type: Permanent Location: YMCA Bath Close Date: Monday, 31 July 2023 Email Contact: < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at West of England Rural Network - Village Agent Previous Job Next Job Our service has expanded into Midsomer Norton, Westfield and Radstock and we are now looking for an additional team member to cover the increasing caseload. You will be working alongside a team of Village Agents and a new Community Development worker to ensure that Midsomer Norton, Westfield and Radstock residents receive the best possible support and assistance. This is a very fulfilling role for anyone who is a good listener, ready to help people talk through whatever is of concern for them whether that be the cost of living worries or feeling it is time to get more help around the home. Conversations are confidential and free with signposting to partner organisations and onward referrals to professional advisors where required. Your 14 hours can be worked flexibly to suit your other life commitments and the needs of the service View the full job specification here To apply, please visit: www.wern.org.uk/village-agent-vacancy < All Jobs Village Agent Salary: £7,935 per year Hours: 14 flexible hours per week Contract Type: Fixed term initially for 12 months (extension to 24 months will be possible as funding secured) Location: Home working but based within identified localities in and around the parishes of Midsomer Norton, Westfield and Radstock. Close Date: Friday, 30 June 2023 Email Contact: info@wern.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at Avon Wildlife Trust - Volunteering Manager (Avon Wildlife Trust) Previous Job Next Job This is an exciting time to join Avon Wildlife Trust as we focus on scaling up activity and empowering people to take action that supports nature’s recovery. The Volunteering manager will support volunteer leads across the organisation, to ensure that we provide a high-quality, safe, inclusive, and effective volunteer experience. Working collaboratively to identify new opportunities, the Volunteering manager will need strong leadership skills to develop a volunteering culture aligned to our strategy, and embed improved ways of working, ensuring our resources are used efficiently. If you are highly personable, well-organised, experienced in managing complex programmes and have a passion for the natural world, we’d 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. If you are interested in this position, the job description and details on how to apply can be found at https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/jobs Closing date: 11.59pm, Tuesday 8 August 2023 Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a first interview to take place in Bristol on Thursday 17thAugust. Applicants may then be asked to attend a second interview to take place in Bristol on Thursday 24th August. If you would like to discuss this role or have any questions, please email hr@avonwildlifetrust.org.uk for an informal chat with Julie Doherty, Head of Communities and Engagement. No CVs or agencies please. Charity No: 280422 #NonGraduatesWelcome < All Jobs Volunteering Manager (Avon Wildlife Trust) Salary: £28,939 – £30,719 oer annum Hours: 37 hours per week Contract Type: Full time Location: Bristol / Avon area and work from home Close Date: Tuesday, 8 August 2023 Email Contact: hr@avonwildlifetrust.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at Off The Record BANES - CAMHS Link Worker Previous Job Next Job As our CAMHS Link Worker, you’ll be embedded within the CAHMS (the local NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service) team, working alongside a wide range clinicians to build trusted relationships with young people and provide: · 1:1 support for wellbeing · Social prescribing (for more information about social prescribing see https://www.socialprescribingnetwork.com/resources ) · Community and school-based support · Advice and guidance, including self-help · Group support (future aspiration for the role) You’ll support children and young people who are: accessing CAMHS support for the first time, already receiving CAMHS support, and those who are moving towards being discharged from CAMHS. You’ll have an average caseload size of 10 children and young people and work with them for an average of 8-12 weeks. You’ll work to tackle inequalities that disadvantaged groups may face when accessing CAHMS, including Looked After Children and Care Leavers, those with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), young people out of school, and other groups who are hard to reach and/or hard to engage. How to apply: If you think you would be a good fit for this role, we would love to hear from you, click on the button below for the job description and person specification. Your enthusiasm and personality are as important to us as your experience. If you can’t tick off every point in the person specification but feel that you have the right transferable skills to succeed in the post, please do still apply. If you would like an informal, confidential conversation about the role before applying, please email office@offtherecord-banes.co.uk to arrange a time for a chat with our Lead Link Worker. For full Job Description and Personal Specification, please visit https://www.offtherecord-banes.co.uk/work-for-us < All Jobs CAMHS Link Worker Salary: OTR Band C, starting at £28,656 (FTE for part-time roles) Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week, or 2.5 days per week job-share arrangement would be considered for the right candidates. Contract Type: Permanent Location: BANES Community CAMHS Team, Keynsham, BS31 1HA (with Off The Record, Manvers Street, Bath, BA1 1JW, as a secondary base) Close Date: Monday, 8 December 2025 Email Contact: office@offtherecord-banes.co.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at Avon Needs Trees - Head of People & Operations Previous Job Next Job We are looking for a new colleague with exceptional organisational abilities and the ambition to help take ANT to our next level of impact, as we prepare for exponential growth over the next year. Head of People & Operations is senior leadership, multidisciplinary role requiring project management expertise, operational skills, and experience in human resources. A great people person, you will be able to hit the ground running with a solutions focused attitude and approach. Avon Needs Trees is a fast-growing organisation that started in 2019 with four volunteers and has grown to a staff team of twenty six, over 1,000 volunteers and ownership of 600 acres of land that will grow woodlands of over 160,000 trees. Main Responsibilities Work as part of the Senior Leadership Team on organisational strategy, project development and workforce planning, helping to guide ANT through a period of business transformation and growth. Line-manage and oversee the work of our project managers, and governance and operations staff to ensure our people are well-supported and our projects are impactful. Lead on key areas of operations including HR, recruitment, staff wellbeing, safeguarding, health & safety, cyber security, and operational finance. Monitor and report on key areas of operations. Lead on any necessary policy/process development. Ensure our staff and (as relevant) volunteers are trained and aware of their responsibilities, supported in their implementation, and that awareness of these responsibilities remains high. Lead on project management best practice across ANT, oversee project plans, budgets, funder requirements, legal compliance, performance monitoring, milestones and delivery, risk management, and project governance. Lead or work on new projects, initiatives and workstreams as required, including a potential Round 2 Landscape Recovery project (subject to funding). Be a strong advocate, internally and externally, for ANT’s projects and the benefits they will deliver. Your legacy will be a tangible impact on slowing down climate change, helping nature recover by overseeing and bringing out the best in both our people and our projects, enabling us to plant hundreds of thousands of trees and enhance complementary habitats. < All Jobs Head of People & Operations Salary: 41,600 to 46,800 per year Hours: 28 or 35 hours per week Contract Type: Fixed term contract to Feb 2027 Location: Hybrid - a mixture of home working, Bristol office and occasional work at our sites in Bath and North East Somerset Close Date: Sunday, 12 October 2025 Email Contact: contact@avonneedstrees.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at Oasis Hub Bath - Hub Administrative Assistant Previous Job Next Job We have an exciting opportunity for a Hub Administrative Assistant to work alongside our Hub Team Administrator for a fixed-term, from January 2025 until June 2025. This role will support our Community Work Manager with the administration necessary to deliver our community work. This currently includes two food pantry sessions a week, and a combined pop-up pantry and Living Room (warm space) session each week. Key responsibilities of this role will be: To process applications to hub projects and manage communication with project members. To co-ordinate volunteer communications. To create and manage volunteer rotas. To ensure team leaders have all relevant information for each session. To ensure data is populated and managed accurately, and according to GDPR requirements. The successful post holder must have: Excellent administration skills and attention to detail. Proven people skills and experience in relation to community work or the charity sector. Able to liaise with staff and volunteers from external organisations at all levels. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing organisation, making a difference to communities on a local level, while improving your employability skills. As part of the package, Oasis offers: A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays) Working as part of a friendly, community-minded team of professionals The closing date will be 9th December at 9am, with interviews on 16th December 2024. If you are interested in this role, please: Email your CV including a Supporting Statement to recruitment@oasisuk.org . Your Supporting Statement should be no more than two A4 pages and must address ALL of the following questions: The Oasis vision is for community – a place where everyone is included, makes a contribution and reaches their potential. Our community hub is a welcoming space for the whole community to access.What does this mean to you? Why is good administration essential to create a space that works for everyone? What skills and / or experience related to the role can you bring? We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. The successful candidate will need to be provide proof of the right to work in the UK. Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1026487 < All Jobs Hub Administrative Assistant Salary: £10,011 per annum (£25,029 pro rata for 1 FTE) Hours: 16 Contract Type: Part time fixed term (with view to extend dependent on funding) Location: Oasis Church Bath Close Date: Monday, 9 December 2024 Email Contact: < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Job opportunity at BANES Carers Centre - Community Engagement & Volunteer Manager Previous Job Next Job Are you an inspirational leader that can influence others to make positive change? If so, we have the ideal opportunity for you… About the role The Carers’ Centre is seeking a dynamic individual to deliver an exciting new role and lead a brand-new team. As Community Engagement and Volunteer Manager you will engage the public and unlock their potential to make a meaningful difference to the lives of unpaid carers. You will take people on a journey, improving their understanding of unpaid carers and inspiring them to take action. You will play a key role supporting those who choose the path to become volunteers. With 1 in 8 people across the UK caring today, this number is set to grow by 60% over the next 10 years. This role has an opportunity to make a real difference to the increasing number of unpaid carers in our community. About you You will be a dynamic individual with excellent communication skills, a flair for engaging others, and a talent in getting the best out of people. You will be delivering vital work to support thousands of unpaid carers. We would love to hear from you if you: · Enjoy working with stakeholders to deliver change · Have experience of educating and empowering community voices · Knowledge of developing pathways for people to engage with and support a cause · Can deliver a positive volunteer experience and ensure volunteer voices are heard · Value user feedback and data, using it to inform your work About us The Carers’ Centre is a local independent charity with a big vision! We want to live in a community where unpaid carers are fully recognised, valued and supported. By joining The Carers’ Centre, you are joining a team dedicated to helping families across Bath and North East Somerset when they need us most. We provide trusted information, advice and support to unpaid carers of all ages, enabling them to maintain or improve their health and wellbeing, stay in control of their caring role and get connected with others in a similar situation to them. In addition, we work with the wider community to improve recognition and support for unpaid carers. Why you should join us: · Be part of a friendly team, who always look out for each other · Experience a strong collaborative approach to work · Choose to work remotely or at the office (or a mix of the two) · Access free parking at the office, with beautiful grounds in which to work · Utilise a large suite of digital tools to support staff to do their jobs · Get a great range of discounts through the CarerSmart scheme · Know you will make a difference to vulnerable people every day · We aim to encourage a culture where everyone’s unique value is recognised Download a job pack from our website: https://www.banescarerscentre.org.uk/about-us/join-our-team < All Jobs Community Engagement & Volunteer Manager Salary: £28.720 Hours: 37 Contract Type: Permanent Location: Remote, Community and office base Close Date: Sunday, 19 June 2022 Email Contact: < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job

Bath Spa University Brief Description of Organisation Bath Spa University is where creative minds meet. We teach and research across art, sciences, education, social science, and business. The University employs outstanding creative professionals who support its aim to be a leading educational institution in creativity, culture and enterprise. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation Our mission is to use creativity and innovation to successfully address the key issues of our age. We are a resourceful university with roots in the synergies between employers and creativity that are the drivers of sustainable economic development. We pride ourselves on our sense of community and our nurturing ethos. Our excellent teaching and research are intertwined, novel and bold: we value the links between thinking, making and doing. We welcome the diversity of our students and value their individual narratives; we are a place where students change their lives and change the world. We believe in the power of people to imagine and realise solutions for any problem and in the next decade we will apply our skills to global challenges and local opportunities. We will look outwards, establishing centres of inclusive teaching excellence wherever there is a need. While looking outwards we will be rooted in Bath, our City of Imagination, where we are essential to the region. Wherever we work, we will carry the creative values of the West of England as our lodestone. Bath Spa University Brief Description of Organisation Bath Spa University is where creative minds meet. We teach and research across art, sciences, education, social science, and business. The University employs outstanding creative professionals who support its aim to be a leading educational institution in creativity, culture and enterprise. Visit WebSite

Job opportunity at Julian House - Travelling Communities Outreach & Engagement Worker (Part Time) 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: Travelling Communities Outreach & Engagement Worker Salary: £13,944 per year (full time equivalent £23,240) Hours: 22.5 hours per week Contract type: Permanent Location: West Wiltshire, covering Dundas to Foxhangers on the Kennet & Avon canal Additional information: A valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle - business insurance will be required for roles involving travel to work Covering Dundas to Foxhangers on the Kennet & Avon canal and flexible support for Travellers living roadside and on private sites Flexibility to cover other areas across Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset The Role: The successful Outreach and Engagement Worker will be working in part of our Gypsy, Roma, Traveller and Boater engagement service; contacting and supporting the Travelling Communities in West Wiltshire, both on the water and roadside. You'll be helping these communities to access health, wellbeing and education services, and report on ways to support members of this community more effectively. You'll need to be able to successfully communicate with a diverse range of people and be a great team player who is passionate about helping the communities they are working with. You'll also need to be comfortable with lone working and managing your own workload effectively. Responsibilities include: Work in close partnership with the team and relevant external agencies Progress and track referrals made into the service Provide clients with information and ensure that appropriate services can be accessed Maintain client records that are accurate and fully updated via our client record system Complete new and review, strength/risk assessments for clients; leading to the delivery of full support plans which meet individual client need Qualifications / Requirements: A valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle - business insurance will be required for roles involving travel to work Comprehensive knowledge of the challenges faced by travelling communities (either working knowledge or lived experience) Experience providing a tailored outreach service for those living in marginalised communities For the full job description please click here 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 27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of 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. DBS Checks 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 the role, please get in touch with Dannielle on 07960142019 or email recruitment@julianhouse.org.uk . 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 Travelling Communities Outreach & Engagement Worker (Part Time) Salary: £13,944 (full time equivalent £23,240) Hours: 22.5 hours per week Contract Type: Part time, permanent Location: West Wiltshire Close Date: Sunday, 17 September 2023 Email Contact: recruitment@julianhouse.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job