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Job opportunity at Bath City Farm - Saturday Farm Club Leader Previous Job Next Job Saturday Farm Club Leader Overall purpose of job: This role is responsible for delivery of some key projects as part of the Farm’s successful children and young people’s programme. You will be engaging children in a wide variety of outdoor learning activities including animal care, crafting, mindfulness gardening, cooking, woodwork and conservation tasks across our 37 acres of wildflower meadows and woodland. Working with children aged 5-16 you will lead a range of activities to improve their emotional wellbeing, physical health, self-belief and practical skills. In this post you will plan, deliver and support the promotion of our popular Saturday Clubs. Main duties and responsibilities: • You will plan, coordinate, promote and deliver a range of Saturday activities for children and young people at Bath City Farm. • This will require you to plan and prepare materials for a range of engaging, creative and practical tasks related to animals, gardening, conservation, wellbeing, bushcraft, cooking and other age-appropriate practical activities. • You will ensure up to date records of children such as attendance registers are kept in accordance with data protection regulations. • You will ensure effective communication with parents, carers and children involved in Farm projects and activities. • In coordination with other staff, you will monitor and evaluate the projects for improving the Farm’s practices. Leadership and Management responsibilities • There are no line management responsibilities for this role. • You will be responsible for ensuring that the day-to-day service will be high quality. • Supervision of key volunteers involved in the projects (where applicable). Communications and relationships responsibilities • Build strong trusted relationships with children, enabling them to feel fully supported and listened to. You will also ensure healthy boundaries are maintained within the groups. • Liaise with a wide range of schools and other third sector organisations to promote the exciting opportunities available at the Farm. • Work collaboratively and communicate well with the rest of the staff team to ensure the smooth running of the Farm and projects. • Represent the Farm in a warm and welcoming manner to a wide variety of groups and visitors. • As part of a team, develop a farm youth forum to allow children’s voices to be heard and have a say in the Farm’s overall development. Fundraising, income generation and social enterprise responsibilities • Organise and deliver our Saturday morning club for 5-11 years, which generates an income for the Farm. • On occasion, develop or contribute to other income generating activities such as events. Problem solving and autonomy • Identify opportunities and areas of the Farm site for youth groups to be involved in creating their own spaces. • Help to maximise on the income generating potential of the groups, ensuring maximum capacity for example. • Support the development of the Farm site to enable children to access a range of activities, for example gardening areas. • Work closely with the Director and the Programme Manager for Children, Youth and Families to ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of your projects. You will make sure evaluation data is collected on time to meet funding requirements and demonstrate their impact and effectiveness to funders and other stakeholders. • Contribute to regular reviews of the children and young people’s projects. • Organise and coordinate community events for children. < All Jobs Saturday Farm Club Leader Salary: £24,685 pro rata (£4,937 for 7.5 hours a week) Hours: 7.5 hours a week on a Saturday Contract Type: Part time Location: Bath City Farm Close Date: Monday, 15 April 2024 Email Contact: recruitment@bathcityfarm.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job
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Job opportunity at Your Park Bristol & Bath - Nature & Community Officer Previous Job Next Job Our inner-city parks have never been so important. They have been crucial in supporting community health and wellbeing throughout the pandemic and they have huge potential to support nature in response to the climate and ecological emergencies in our cities. The Bath Parks Activator Programme (BPAP) is an exciting new project funded by the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) which aims to transform parks in BANES for nature and make them more welcoming for everyone. We are looking for a new team member who can play a key role in running engaging and enjoyable volunteer sessions, community consultations and events with the aim of enhancing parks for nature, bringing communities together and improving community health and wellbeing. Location : Home based, working from BANES Parks Depot regularly and with regular travel to parks within BANES. Contract : 4 days per week for 2-years initially with the intention to extend. Salary: £24,000-26,000 FTE depending on experience Reports to : Nature & Community Lead Additional benefits: Company pension contribution after passing probationary period, reimbursed expenses, 25 days annual leave pro rata, flexible and supportive employer, training and support. Your work will… Support Nature & Community Lead to ‘rewild 18 parks across Bath City by enhancing and maintaining natural habitats with help from the community’. You will… • Lead and support in park activities with Friends of Groups, local organisations and communities; • Help to enhance nature within parks through practical activities such as meadow creation and tree planting; • Run community consultations and events within parks including family friendly sessions; • Communicate with stakeholders and participants in person and electronically to ensure successful, well run volunteer activities and events; • Register and welcome activity attendees adhering to GDPR; • Promote and publicise the project including, producing flyers & posters, using social media and writing copy for the website; • Be responsible for Health & Safety and welfare of volunteers and public whilst on site. This includes producing risk assessments for practical tasks and demonstration of correct use of tools; • Gather evidence for project evaluation including testimonials, photos and videos. • A natural people person who likes to work outdoors whatever the weather (including hot, wet and cold conditions); • Experienced in leading volunteer activities, including knowledge of H&S, risk assessments, etc; • Physically fit with practical gardening skills, including use of hand tools and ability to perform tasks of a physical nature, including lifting and kneeling; • A good communicator who is confident in engaging with a wide range of people both in writing and in speech; • Ability to work using own initiative; • Knowledge or willingness to learn about wildlife gardening; • Well organized with good computer & administrative skills; • Reliable with excellent time management; • A driver with a Full UK licence and use of your own vehicle; • A team player, good at sharing ideas and building relationships in an open and constructive way; • Computer literate with experience using social media; • Independent and happy to work from home and from the Bath Parks Department office; • Willing to take an Advanced DBS Check. Diversity and inclusion Our beneficiaries come from all walks of life and we want to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. If you share our values and enthusiasm for access to Bristol and Bath’s parks, you will find a home here. All applicants will be treated equally but we want to build our level of lived experience. Therefore, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from people who are from ethnically diverse backgrounds, living with a disability, caring for a loved one unpaid, or from low-income households. Application process To apply please send your CV and a two-page maximum covering letter detailing why you are right for this role to mail@yourpark.org.uk by midnight on Sunday 19 February 2023. First round interviews will be held on Thursday 23 February 2023. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mali Kedward on mali@yourpark.org.uk . < All Jobs Nature & Community Officer Salary: £24,000-26,000 FTE depending on experience Hours: 4 days per week Contract Type: 2-years initially with the intention to extend Location: Home based, working from BANES Parks Depot regularly and with regular travel to parks within BANES Close Date: Monday, 20 February 2023 Email Contact: mali@yourpark.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job
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Job opportunity at Bath Mind - Breathing Space Bank Support Worker Previous Job Next Job The Breathing Space offers a calm, non-clinical telephone and physical face to face service supporting individuals experiencing, or at risk of, a mental health crisis. The service will provide practical and emotional support and may be used as an alternative to admission to statutory services. Please see the Breathing Space Bank Support Worker Job Description for further details, and our Data Protection Compliance Statement for how your data will be processed. < All Jobs Breathing Space Bank Support Worker Salary: £11.22 per hour Hours: Variable Contract Type: Bank Work Location: Close Date: Thursday, 18 November 2021 Email Contact: recruitment@bathmind.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job
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Job opportunity at BANES Carers Centre - Communications Officer Previous Job Next Job About the role The Communications Officer plays a key role in driving traffic and engagements through meaningful, user-informed content. We are looking for someone who will recognise and act on opportunities to raise the profile of The Carers’ Centre and the life-changing services we provide. You will be working for an innovative local charity which aims to make a positive, long-lasting impact on the lives of people it helps. The role requires someone highly organised to create and deliver multimedia assets such as social media, email marketing, website copy and other marketing materials. As such, you will need to manage your time well and work to tight deadlines. The Communications Officer will be a key member of the Communications team for internal departments to promote key messages about the work of the charity, a team player is a must! About you You have experience of working in a communications role producing engaging and compelling content for social media, websites, and newsletters You are also extremely comfortable building positive relationships with various stakeholders. You have great copywriting skills and are proficient in editing and proofreading. You are a driven individual, able to report on digital channels regularly and make the necessary changes to improve engagement. 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. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check and at least two independent references. We are committed to providing services that embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity. Why join us? We want our employees to have more control over their work/life balance, that’s why we offer flexible start and finish times, as well as the ability to enjoy our beautiful riverside office which comes with free parking, and to work from the comfort of your home. With work/life balance in mind and the many caring roles we know people can experience, we make sure our policies work for families. By joining The Carers’ Centre, you’ll be part of strong and dedicated team, where collaboration and support is at the heart. We’re all in this to make the world a little better. As a small but powerful local charity, we rely on digital innovation. You’ll have access to a large suite of digital tools to support you to make the biggest impact in your role. As well as all this, you will receive a 5% pension contribution, generous sickness pay, 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays and discounts through an employee discount scheme. In addition, you will also get an additional day of leave each year, for 5 years. < All Jobs Communications Officer Salary: £16,189.90 pro rata (FTE £26,623.40) Hours: 22.5 Contract Type: Part time Location: Hybrid (Bath office and remote) Close Date: Monday, 8 April 2024 Email Contact: recruitment@banescarerscentre.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job
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Job opportunity at Fairfield House - Facilities Manager Previous Job Next Job Are you passionate about historic buildings, working with people and delivering excellent service? Come and join our brilliant team at Fairfield House. We have an opportunity for a Facilities Manager to join our team, to ensure our facilities are presented to the highest standard and aligned with relevant Health & Safety, Environmental, Fire & Security standards. Fairfield House: What it's like to work here Fairfield House Bath CIC is set up to preserve and celebrate Emperor Haile Selassie's unique legacy at Fairfield House: a personal gift to the city in appreciation of the warm welcome and hospitality he had received from the people of Bath. Although the building has had a variety of uses in the past, Fairfield House today is a diverse community hub and heritage attraction. The daily uses of the building by communities and visitors, including as a priority- the elderly, can vary greatly. Fairfield House also opens to visitors weekly and hosts a diverse array of events throughout the year. Working at Fairfield House is exciting and rewarding. You will feel the immediate impact of your work with our communities, visitors and supporters. What you'll be doing You'll report to the Operations Manager and will be part of the Property Team. Over the next two years, Fairfield House Bath CIC will be undertaking a Heritage Fund backed project which will include transforming the heating system of the building. External specialists and contractors will be brought in as necessary and will be introduced to the facilities aspects of the property by the facilities manager. As part of the property team, you’ll be accountable for the running of all aspects of facilities management across the house and grounds of Fairfield House, including the monitoring of utilities, solving maintenance issues, fire safety, risk assessment and security arrangements: making sure we’re safe and compliant. In addition to a busy calendar of events to prepare for, including opening for the general public, there are also wider stakeholders such as community business users on site, neighbours and wider organisations, you'll maintain constructive relationships with everyone. As an important staff member at Fairfield House, you'll manage our support services, and act as a Duty Manager on rota. You may also lead morning briefings on event days for the team who are made up of staff and volunteers. You will have oversight of planned projects in the house and grounds of Fairfield House and coordinate professionals and volunteers in these activities. You'll be a main contact for any significant issues beyond individual departments, and the property-wide emergency contact who will coordinate responses with the Fairfield House CIC, site staff and other stakeholders. This role is incredibly varied and there are many areas for continued professional development, depending on the needs of the place, planned projects and the interests of the individual in the role. Please also read the full role profile which can be found on the Fairfield House website here. Who we're looking for We'd love to hear from you if you have: an understanding of facilities management and maintenance requirements experience of broad compliance and risk management, including knowledge of Health & Safety, construction design and management (CDM) regulations, emergency procedures and Fire & Security procedures. strong communication and organisational skills maintenance skills and experience experience of managing budgets, finances, projects and contracts/contractors good IT skills Benefits Flexible working whenever possible Job Title : Facilities manager (part time) Hours of work : 18 hours per week Salary: £15,750 a year part-time (equivalent to £28,000 pa full-time) Duration : Two years fixed term Reports to : Operations manager Location: Fairfield House (2 Kelston Road, Bath BA1 3QJ) Interviews: TBC < All Jobs Facilities Manager Salary: £15,750 a year part-time (equivalent to £28,000 pa full-time) Hours: 18 hours per week Contract Type: Two years fixed term Location: Fairfield House (2 Kelston Road, Bath BA1 3QJ) Close Date: Friday, 21 February 2025 Email Contact: operations@fairfieldhousebath.co.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job
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Job opportunity at More Trees For B&NES - Trustee Previous Job Next Job More Trees is entering an exciting stage of its journey, and we are looking for two new Trustees with the right skills and experience to join our Board. We are particularly interested in applicants with expertise in one or more of the following: marketing and communications fundraising woodland creation and tree nursery production knowledge of the political landscape around Bath. Our trustees play a vital role in ensuring More Trees achieves its vision. We want enthusiastic contributors who share our values and have a strong interest in what we do. If you believe that you have the passion, commitment and expertise to join us then we would like to hear from you. Please visit our website for more information and to view a copy of the recruitment pack. More Trees actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people currently underrepresented in the environment field. In recruiting, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experience irrespective of race, gender, marital status, religion or belief, age, disability or sexual orientation. < All Jobs Trustee Salary: Voluntary, Expenses Only Hours: Attend and prepare for regular (2 monthly) committee meetings (c. 2.5 hours); Weekly review of emails and actions (c. 15-30 minutes); Ad hoc support through strategy days and/or support to management committee/staff Contract Type: Voluntary Location: Bath Close Date: Sunday, 31 December 2023 Email Contact: info@moretrees.earth < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job
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Job opportunity at Energy Sparks - School Support and Data Officer Previous Job Next Job Energy Sparks (https://energysparks.uk/) is an online energy analysis tool and energy education programme specifically designed to help schools reduce their electricity and gas usage through the analysis of smart meter data. Energy Sparks helps pupils and the wider school community to reduce their school’s carbon emissions, and make a real contribution to addressing the 'climate emergency'. Energy Sparks started in 2017 in Bath, and is now working with 275 schools across the UK. We’ve attracted significant funding from government and charitable trusts and foundations to extend our support to 750 schools by summer 2023. All staff work remotely with the core staff team based in the Bath area. About the role This is a new varied role which will support our growth over the next year. Responsibilities include: setting up new school accounts supporting school users to engage effectively with Energy Sparks tools and resources to drive more engagement and impact. recruiting schools to participate in additional interventions including education workshops and energy audits. obtaining feedback from school users to guide future tool and programme development and to assess impact. monitoring Energy Sparks' impact including energy savings, carbon reductions and improved school pupil and staff carbon literacy liaising with energy suppliers, meter operators and local authority officers to obtain schools' energy data and resolve data gaps and quality issues. ensuring user data is managed effectively to allow easy communication with different user groups. About you You will have a first degree or equivalent evidence of analytical, communication and problem-solving ability. You will have a strong interest in sustainability, have experience of data management and be highly organised with outstanding attention to detail. Full training on our system, energy data, and energy savings will be provided, so prior experience of energy data is not necessary. For a full job description and person specification https://energysparks.uk/jobs How to apply Please send the following by email to hello@energysparks.uk : A full curriculum vitae A covering letter setting out your reasons for applying and how you consider that you meet the person specification for this post. To be considered for this role, all applicants must currently have the right to work in the UK or will have secured the right to work in the UK by the date of commencement of employment. Energy Sparks is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. < All Jobs School Support and Data Officer Salary: Up to £30,000 plus 30 days holiday and 12% employer's pension contribution Hours: 37.5 hours a week (open to part-time/term-time working for the right candidate) Contract Type: 1 year contract with possibility of extension subject to ongoing funding Location: Work from home, but available for training and meetings in Bath Close Date: Saturday, 4 June 2022 Email Contact: hello@energysparks.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job
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Job opportunity at Bath Area Play Project - Play Service Manager (Children & Families) Previous Job Next Job Our Play & Family Support Services include the year-round Family Play Support Service and additional staff BAPP employ to deliver playschemes and playdays in most school holidays as well as term time Short Breaks services. This post will have responsibility for the day to day running of these services managing a small team of staff and ensuring that contractual, quality, equality, financial and organisational objectives are met in a timely manner. BAPP are an established and trusted local charity who have been providing a range of play and support services to children and families across B&NES since 1979. We are governed by a small group of voluntary Trustees who are responsible for strategic development and direction as well as financial management. You will be joining a small and friendly year round team, working mainly in our office in Odd Down but role requires use of a vehicle in order to meet with families, visit schools and attend meetings. Ideally you will have van driving experience as we have a vehicle used to transport equipment which will be required at times. The role is diverse and can be challenging but we expect the successful applicant to use a person-centred and solution focused approach, have good knowledge of services available locally and to work inclusively at all times. We are a passionate small team who get to know our users well, advocate and support them to be active participants and ensure their voice is heard. You will safeguard children in line with agency policy and BCSSP procedures including responsibilities in relation to CSE and Prevent and complete the Advanced Multi-agency Safeguarding training. This post has responsibility for Service Development including supervising a small staff team of 6 year round staff together with overseeing and supporting staff involved in other play services mainly in the school holidays. You will be a friendly and non-judgemental practitioner who is flexible and communicates well with children, parents and colleagues as well as professionals. You will be confident and perhaps experienced in working with other agencies including schools as a key part of the role is setting up Nurture Group provision with schools. You will have an excellent understanding of the importance of play for children's development but also for families and community. You will understand the impact that trauma and adverse experiences can have for children's well being and the difference that you can help make for local families wotking with us. You will need good initiative and a commitment to helping the organisation grow and develop. < All Jobs Play Service Manager (Children & Families) Salary: £24,982 to £29,041 Hours: 37 hours Contract Type: Full time Location: Bath BA2 Close Date: Friday, 30 September 2022 Email Contact: caroline@bathareaplayproject.co.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job
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Job opportunity at Middle Ground Growers - CSA Coordinator Previous Job Next Job Join our team ! We are so excited to announce a new job role at Middle Ground Growers 🥁 🥁🥁 We are seeking a CSA coordinator to help us provide fresh food for over 120 families. 🌱🌱🌱 We are on the forage for a reliable and hard-working team member to join us in providing 120 people with fresh produce each week delivered by bike. This role will include growing, harvesting, deliveries, subscriptions, finances/invoicing members. We are seeking a well-rounded individual with some experience in both growing and administrative skills to support Middle Ground Growers as we upscale our farm and evolve our CSA scheme. 3 days per week: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (scope to increase to 4 days from June). 8 hours work at rate of £10 p/h 8am - 4pm 10th May - 1st January (with possibility to continue employment into 2023) The ideal applicant will be: - Adaptable, flexible and open to doing a variety of land and business jobs that arise (see above). - Have some experience of harvesting and preparing veg - Some experience in administrative tasks such as communications, invoicing and planning. Able to complete these tasks independently and take initiative. - A keen and confident cyclist. - Physically fit and able to keep up with the demands of market gardening sometimes at a fast pace - Have a friendly customer smile - Have an interest in the wider operations of market gardening, in which to expand their own learning and livelihood path. - Potential and ambition to expand their role into a full-time grower and potentially business partner at MGG in future years To apply for this job, please complete the form below by copying and pasting into browser. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EHGCaD3StUAsH--0_o9xI0MnEXa9VPC_nDhUHFs2mOs/edit < All Jobs CSA Coordinator Salary: £10 p/h Hours: 8 hours work over Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays between 8am - 4pm Contract Type: 10th May - 1st January (with possibility to continue employment into 2023) Location: Bath Close Date: Thursday, 14 April 2022 Email Contact: < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job
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Job opportunity at St Monica Trust - Innovation Coordinator Previous Job Next Job Innovation Coordinator Bristol Permanent Be the Driving Force Behind Ideas That Change Lives This is more than an administrative role – it’s your chance to shape the future of care and retirement living. As Innovation Coordinator, you’ll be at the heart of St Monica Trust’s mission to improve lives through bold, practical innovation. Why This Role Matters Innovation at St Monica Trust doesn’t sit in a corner – it lives across our care homes, retirement communities and services. We test new ideas with real people, run hands-on pilots, and listen to feedback that leads to meaningful change. Your role will be central to making this happen – by keeping things organised, informed and moving. What You’ll Be Doing · Plan and coordinate workshops, meetings and innovation events across our care and retirement communities · Set up spaces and digital platforms so sessions run smoothly and participants feel welcome · Prepare and distribute clear, accessible materials to support project activities · Document key insights by writing up meeting notes and updating reports or presentations · Track timelines, tasks and decisions using project plans and shared tools · Liaise with staff across departments to schedule activities and avoid conflicts · Manage simple budget tasks, including raising purchase orders and tracking spending · Streamline team operations by maintaining calendars, organising files, and sharing updates · Foster a positive, inclusive culture that encourages participation and collaboration What You’ll Get In Return Joining St Monica Trust means becoming part of a values-led organisation where people are at the heart of everything we do. Aside from a competitive salary, you’ll also benefit from: · A generous holiday entitlement · Access to a supportive wellbeing programme and Employee Assistance Scheme · Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you grow · A chance to make a real difference in the lives of older people · A friendly, inclusive team culture where collaboration and innovation are celebrated What You’ll Bring · Experience in a coordination, admin, or project support role · Strong organisational skills and a calm, clear approach to managing tasks · Excellent communication skills – verbal and written · Ability to use Microsoft 365 confidently and learn new tools as needed · A proactive mindset – spotting issues early and solving them · A collaborative style and the ability to work with people at all levels Why This Role Is For You You thrive in busy, multi-project environments where your organisation and people skills really shine. You care about impact, enjoy supporting a team, and like seeing things through from idea to action. If you want to be part of a team that values purpose, creativity and clarity – we’d love to hear from you. Ready to take the next step? Apply now < All Jobs Innovation Coordinator Salary: £27,645.80 - £30,830.80 (Salary Range) Hours: 35 Hours, Monday - Friday 9-5 Contract Type: Full Time Location: Bristol Close Date: Tuesday, 20 May 2025 Email Contact: < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job
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Job opportunity at Quartet Community Foundation - Accountant Trustee Previous Job Next Job Are you enthusiastic about philanthropy? Are you a trained accountant with experience of the charitable sector and/or experienced in a finance role? Could you actively contribute to setting the strategic direction of Quartet? Would you enjoy taking an ambassadorial role to advocate for the work of Quartet in the wider community? Are you willing to take on a lead role on the board advising on our finances, budget, investments and management and chairing our Finance and Investments committee? If so, you could be our new accountant Trustee, and we would love to hear from you. We’re looking for: Our charity is seeking a new Trustee with finance and accountancy skills, training and experience – ideally in the charitable sector – to join our dynamic and committed Board. This is a key role for the board and supports the board’s assurance of Quartet’s financial compliance and prudence. You would ensure the Quartet is compliant with charity finance requirements, oversee our audit and act as the board’s lead on financial compliance, financial risk and chair the Finance and Investment committee. You will need to have an understanding of investments; Quartet has an endowment of £63 million, built up over many years which is key to our grant giving capacity. You would work closely with our Head of Finance and CEO to understand and guide our finances, and with the rest of the board, to help to set strategy, make key decisions and oversee the governance of our organisation. Quartet distributes approximately 1,000 grants each year to support local communities and charities. You do not have to have previous experience of working in a charity, but clear financial skills and a strong commitment to our aims and values are essential. Our board are a strong team with a variety of backgrounds in the business, charitable, finance and public sector. We aim to give you a shadowing period of 6-9 months with the current board lead on finance as their term of office comes to an end in autumn 2026. About Quartet Community Foundation Quartet Community Foundation is the local community foundation for four regions covering Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. The West of England is a place that inspires people to put down strong roots and to care deeply about the issues facing people living here. Quartet is here to inspire local philanthropy, channelling people’s generosity to help our region become fairer, greener and a place for all to thrive. We do this by awarding approximately £5 million in grants each year to a wide range of local charities and community groups addressing pressing social needs. Funding for these grants comes from our growing permanent endowment fund and from “flow-through” funding provided by revenue funds. We hold almost 300 individual funds. We were established thirty-eight years ago and are part of a national network of 47 Community Foundations across the UK matching people who want to give money locally with organisations and charities working to help local communities on the ground. Our main office is in central Bristol at Royal Oak House, and we have a satellite office in central Bath. We encourage a diverse board. Trustees and Committee members come from all walks of life, and we make sure the whole organisation represents the diverse communities of the West of England. So, if you have never been a charity trustee or sat on a board before, please do still consider applying or getting in touch to discuss the role. All joining Trustees will have the opportunity to shadow a more experienced member of the board, and will be supported by the board and staff team via induction, training and support. Shortlisting for this role will assess suitability of skills and experience in the following areas: Trained accountant Finance and accountancy skills Experience in a finance role, ideally in the charitable sector Experience of the charitable sector Commitment to the charity’s work Understanding of investments Quartet is passionate about ensuring the organisation is representative of the diverse communities across the region, and therefore we’re particularly interested to hear from candidates with the following backgrounds and lived experience, which are currently under-represented on our board and committees: People who identify as deaf, disabled or have a long-term health condition. People who identify as female People from Black, Asian and minoritised communities People who identify as LGBTQIA+ How to apply For full details about the role and how to apply please download the recruitment pack below, which includes further details about the roles and responsibilities of Trustee members. If you are interested in this opportunity and feel that you have skills and experience that would be beneficial on the board, please do apply or get in touch: To apply, please first download and read the Recruitment Pack on this page , and then also download and complete the Application Form and Equality and Diversity Form on this page . Completed forms should be sent via email, along with a copy of your current CV, to: recruitment@quartetcf.org.uk If you would like to arrange an informal conversation prior to applying, please contact Quartet’s CEO Anna Smith via email anna.smith@quartetcf.org.uk who will be very happy to arrange to speak with you. All applications will be responded to in advance of interviews being held. Closing date for applications : 10am on Friday 17th October Interview dates (subject to changes): Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th October, between 9am-5pm in Bristol. Interviews will be held with a small, friendly panel of trustees and the CEO and will last less than one hour. < All Jobs Accountant Trustee Salary: Voluntary position Hours: Approx Contract Type: TBC Location: Board meetings in Bristol Close Date: Friday, 17 October 2025 Email Contact: recruitment@quartetcf.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job
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Job opportunity at Your Park Bristol & Bath - Head of Programmes Previous Job Next Job About Your Park Bristol & Bath Your Park Bristol & Bath is a young and dynamic charity aiming to ensure that everyone can access parks and their transformational health and wellbeing benefits. Access to green space is a social justice issue and we aim to reduce inequalities by understanding and engaging under-served communities to make parks more accessible, inclusive and welcoming spaces. As a growing organisation, we are seeking a motivated Head of Programmes to join our senior leadership team and lead the delivery of our programmes. The Role As the Head of Programmes, you will play a pivotal role in delivering our 2023-2026 strategy. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will manage a team of five project leads and oversee a diverse range of programmes centred around health, nature, and access. You will ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of all projects, while also supporting the development of new partnerships and funding opportunities. This is a new position with significant potential to shape the role and make a meaningful impact on the communities of Bristol and Bath. You will lead the introduction of new systems and processes, improve reporting mechanisms, and ensure our projects deliver outstanding results. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage programme delivery, ensuring all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Line manage a team of five project leads, fostering a supportive and inclusive culture. Develop new processes for project management, information handling, and impact reporting. Work closely with stakeholders, including local authorities and funders, acting as the face of the charity in key meetings. Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including GDPR and safeguarding. Lead on environmental impact reporting and develop our baseline methodology. Ensure lived experience guides our work and is embedded in our decision making. Represent Your Park at strategic meetings, building strong partnerships and securing future opportunities. Who We’re Looking For We are looking for someone who is passionate about access to parks, nature and community. You will have proven experience in managing programmes and teams, ideally in the fields of health, nature, or access. You should be a natural problem-solver with an entrepreneurial flair and will have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. We are particularly keen to hear from applicants from ethnically diverse backgrounds, Disabled people, carers, or individuals from low-income households. Men are also encouraged to apply to help balance our predominantly female workforce. Find out more and apply To read the full job description and find out how to apply, please visit our website: www.yourpark.org.uk/jobs Application Deadline: Midnight, Sunday 20th October 2024. < All Jobs Head of Programmes Salary: Circa £35,000 FTE pro-rata Hours: 25-30 hours per week (flexible working available) Contract Type: Fixed term to September 2026 (with potential to extend) Location: Home-based (with regular travel to Bristol and Bath) Close Date: Sunday, 20 October 2024 Email Contact: < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job
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Job opportunity at SWALLOW - Support Worker – Supported Housing Previous Job Next Job We are looking for passionate, reliable and empathetic support workers to join our team. We have various support worker opportunities available. No experience necessary, join us and make a real difference by supporting our members to live independent and fulfilling lives. If you are looking for a new career in care or have previous experience and are looking for a change, contact us to find out more. Title: Support Worker Hourly Wage: £11.30 per hour Sleep-in Allowance: £48.00 per night Responsible to: Registered Manager and Senior Support Workers Place of Work: All areas of SWALLOW Job Purpose: To support the Registered Manager and Senior Support Workers when working at SWALLOW to ensure that we continue to achieve our high standards of support, whether working in our Supported Housing, Base House or at one of the SWALLOW courses or activities. Support workers will, at most times, be expected to work alone. Responsibilities: To support tenants/members with learning disabilities in their own home, in the local community and at SWALLOW courses/activities To help tenants/members to develop every day living skills To help tenants/members develop community skills and encourage community involvement To support tenants/base house members with their care plans, support plans and attend relevant meeting regarding each tenants as required To help tenants become involved in leisure pursuits and social activities as they request to do so To work within an anti discriminatory framework Encourage and support tenants/members to take responsibility for their own selves To follow SWALLOW’s Health and Safety policy at all times and ensure that the areas you are working in remain safe To follow SWALLOW ‘s Equal Opportunities policy and other policy’s at all times To provide advice and assistance to tenants/members and liaise with mangers in relation to any unmet needs and wants of tenants/members To give personal support to tenants/members when required Help to resolve any disputes between tenants/members when required To keep SWALLOW running smoothly and well organised ensuring good positive communication at all times To work within the SWALLOW risk assessment framework to provide care that minimises risk in the least restrictive manner To ensure that the tenants/members records are kept up to date Thank you for your interest in SWALLOW Charity. We are a local charity based in Westfield, carrying out our work within Bath and North East Somerset. This role provides an exciting opportunity to make a direct, positive difference to local teenagers and adults with learning disabilities. SWALLOW was founded in 1993 and the charity now supports over 130 members, providing tailor- made support to enable them to live their lives to the full as independently as possible. SWALLOW is user-led which means that our members are at the heart of everything we do. Our members have a say in all of the courses, activities and events that we run. This role is integral to empowering every individual and to maintaining the high standards and variety that our members expect from us. To view the full job description, person specification, and working pattern, please click here. For an application pack/information visit our website or call 01761 414034 and speak to Michelle Gibbs or email swallowrecruitment@swallowcharity.org Closing date: Wednesday 5th July < All Jobs Support Worker – Supported Housing Salary: £11.30 plus generous benefits Hours: Average 17.5 hours per week (Monday-Sunday) set working pattern Contract Type: Subject to the successful completion of a 6-month probationary Location: All areas of SWALLOW Close Date: Wednesday, 5 July 2023 Email Contact: swallowrecruitment@swallowcharity.org < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job
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Job opportunity at CAB Banes - Income Maximisation Adviser Previous Job Next Job The role We are seeking an experienced, well-organised Income Maximisation Adviser to support our core and contract services, providing welfare benefit entitlement checks. You will prepare clients for debt advice and support them in reaching better outcomes. The role will also require you to make applications to trust funds, and access social tariffs and budgeting options. You will be part of our money advice team and work across multiple sites in Bath & North East Somerset as well as from home. The role may require you to work with our partner organisations, which include Macmillan , Dorothy House , MS Society and Bath Mind . The rewards We offer an annual salary of £21,579 pro rata, plus 6% pension contribution, and offer opportunities for training and development within the organisation. You will be part of a friendly, dedicated team with a real sense of purpose. To apply Please visit our website to download the full job decription and application form. Completed application forms can be sent to emily.davies@cab-banes.org Your employment history will be reviewed, but your application will be marked against the person specification so please ensure you provide examples of how you meet each point. If you have any questions please email Emily or call her on 01225 303810. Interviews will take place on the 28th of August. You must be entitled to work in the UK and appointments will be made subject to references. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. We value diversity and promote equality and would welcome suitably qualified people with disabilities and minority ethnic applicants as these groups are under-represented in our workforce. < All Jobs Income Maximisation Adviser Salary: £21,579 pro rata Hours: 30 hours per week over 4 days Contract Type: One year, fixed term, with the possibility of extension Location: Bath & North East Somerset, some home working Close Date: Sunday, 21 August 2022 Email Contact: emily.davies@cab-banes.org < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job
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Job opportunity at Citizens Advice BANES - Welfare Benefits Advisor Previous Job Next Job Welfare Benefits Advisor Salary: £9,620.40 per annum Hours: 15 per week Closing date: 10th October 2021 About us Each local Citizens Advice office is an independent charity. We provide quality assured advice and information services across Bath and NE Somerset, which covers the city of Bath, several smaller towns and the surrounding rural area. Our advice is free, confidential, independent and impartial. We also use our first-hand knowledge of the problems our clients are facing to campaign for changes to policy and practices that affect their lives. The role We are seeking a motivated, organised Trainee Benefits Caseworker to join our dynamic, growing Macmillan Welfare Rights Team. As a trainee Benefits Adviser, you will be working towards providing a holistic, benefits advice service primarily through our face to face service. (Covid-19 alternative service provision is currently in place). You will be following the Citizens Advice Generalist Certificate in Advice pathway through a combination of face to face training sessions, e-learning and on-job training. With training and support you will be providing clients with the support they need to navigate and apply for benefits within the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits system including assisting clients to make applications & challenging decisions that are incorrect on behalf of our clients. The team was established 14 years ago and is recognised by Macmillan as being one of their highest performing teams in the UK!! To apply Please visit our website for full role details and application form. Your employment history will be reviewed in your application, but will be marked against the person specification so please ensure you provide examples of how you meet each point. We value diversity and promote equality and would welcome suitably qualified people with disabilities and minority ethnic applicants as these groups are under-represented in our workforce. < All Jobs Welfare Benefits Advisor Salary: £9,620 pa Hours: 15 hours Contract Type: Part time Location: Bath Office Close Date: Saturday, 9 October 2021 Email Contact: emily.davies@cab-banes.org < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job
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Job opportunity at National Trust - Senior Volunteering & Community Officer Previous Job Next Job What it's like to work here You will be responsible for supporting volunteers across the National Trust Bath properties, which include Dyrham Park, Prior Park Landscape Garden, Bath Assembly Rooms, Bath Skyline and Bathampton Meadows. Reporting to the Volunteering & Community Manager and line managing the Volunteering & Community Officer, you will be a crucial part of this small, hardworking team. You will be based in an office at Dyrham Park but will travel around the other properties to work with the staff and volunteer teams. This can be flexible, but you’ll need a way to travel as Dyrham Park is not accessible by public transport. This role will include some evening and weekend work (seasonal volunteer social events, for example), and some work off property within the local community. What you will be doing Working predominantly with volunteer managers and volunteers, you will focus on delivering this year’s volunteer strategy, helping to shape and deliver next year’s strategy, and supporting light-touch community engagement. As our Senior Volunteering & Community Officer you will manage the Volunteering & Community Officer and support Volunteer Managers to ensure volunteer processes run smoothly, including recruitment, database management, rewards and recognition, training and support. You will meet regularly with volunteer representatives, manage volunteer social events and lead listening sessions. You will support community organisations to visit our properties, attend local fairs and festivals to talk about our work, and provide talks and tours for local groups. Helping to make our National Trust properties attractive and accessible to different audiences and ensuring the experience of volunteering with us is positive, flexible and inclusive are the core components of this role. Who we are looking for We’re interested in someone who enjoys working with others but is able to use their own initiative, is enthusiastic and good at getting people involved. We'd love to hear from you if you have the following: Enthusiasm about the benefits of volunteering Knowledge about good practice in volunteer management Organisational and planning skills, with good attention to detail Communication skills Good at listening, talking to and getting on with all kinds of people Comfortable and confident with IT such as emails, spreadsheets, databases, etc. < All Jobs Senior Volunteering & Community Officer Salary: £26,832 annual salary (pro rata) Hours: 22.5hrs per week Contract Type: 15 months Location: Based at Dyrham Park, covering Bath National Trust properties (Dyrham Park, Prior Park Landscape Garden, Bathampton Meadows, Bath Assembly Rooms, Bath Skyline) Close Date: Sunday, 1 December 2024 Email Contact: hannah.kemp@nationaltrust.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job
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Job opportunity at Community First - MiDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) Training Coordinator (Driver assessor) Previous Job Next Job 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. Community First works tirelessly to help people overcome challenges in their lives and we are passionate about brighter futures for the diverse range of people who live in the communities we serve. MiDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) is a nationally recognised standard for the training and assessment of minibus drivers. The scheme is managed and promoted by the Community Transport Association (CTA). Community First is an approved MiDAS training provider, and our qualified instructors have trained hundreds of drivers to transport passengers safely. Job Title: MiDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) Training Coordinator (Driver assessor) Hours : Flexible, in response to demand for training, including some evening/weekend working. Actual hours will vary each month according to training delivered. Salary: £14.50 gross per hour. The Training Coordinator will be paid monthly, in arrears, according to the number of hours worked. Location: Home-based, with hot-desk at Community First as required. Will be expected to travel to venues across Wiltshire / Swindon and surrounding areas to deliver MiDAS training (mileage expenses paid). Line Managed by: Deputy CEO | Head of Community & Partnership Development We are looking for a MiDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) Training Coordinator (Driver assessor) to join our team. The role will be to identify, arrange and deliver minibus driver training in accordance with the National MiDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme), and other relevant training for volunteers and staff of community transport providers and other voluntary / education and community organisations in Wiltshire / Swindon and surrounding areas. If you would like to find out more about this position, please contact Harry Tipple, Deputy CEO | Head of Community and Partnership development on: htipple@communityfirst.org.uk or 07802688038. To download a Recruitment Pack with includes the job description, person specification and an application form for this post, please visit https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/vacancies Please note, we are unable to accept CVs for this position. To apply for the role, please complete the application form and return to Nicky Theobald by email: ntheobald@communityfirst.org.uk or by post: Community First, Unit C2 Beacon Business Centre, Hopton Park, Devizes, SN10 2EY Closing date: 17th October 2025 Interview dates: 23rd October 2025 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 MiDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) Training Coordinator (Driver assessor) Salary: £14.50 gross per hour. The Training Coordinator will be paid monthly, in arrears, according to the number of hours worked. Hours: Flexible, in response to demand for training, including some evening/weekend working. Actual hours will vary each month according to training delivered. Contract Type: Part time Location: Home-based, with hot-desk at Community First as required. Will be expected to travel to venues across Wiltshire / Swindon and surrounding areas to deliver MiDAS training (mileage expenses paid). Close Date: Friday, 17 October 2025 Email Contact: ntheobald@communityfirst.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job
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Job opportunity at VOICES - Head of Fundraising Previous Job Next Job The role: VOICES are excited to be seeking our first full time fundraiser to support our growth and development. We are looking for an individual who has relevant sector experience, a good knowledge and understanding of fundraising and a commitment to working in a trauma informed way. As a survivor led organisation, we are looking for someone who shares our ethos and will be proactive in consulting with our Lived Experience Group(s). You will work closely with the CEO to help secure the long-term future of VOICES, through expanding and diversifying our income generation. With a good understanding and knowledge of grants and trusts fundraising, you will also help direct our future – with consideration to community fundraising, charity shop and/or social enterprise. Whilst we’ve many ideas about what it might look like, no decisions have yet been made and we’re keen to work collaboratively with our new fundraiser and hear their vision. At VOICES, we have big ambitions which would cement our role as sector leader in recovery services and ensuring survivors’ voices remain at the heart of policy and practice. This role will also involve working to help develop VOICES’ name, increasing community awareness of our charity. You will therefore bring with you, knowledge of social media, marketing and communications and/or a willingness to learn. Key responsibilities: - Develop, oversee and actively lead the implementation of a fundraising strategy which exploits a wide range of fundraising opportunities, maintains diverse and sustainable income streams, and builds the organisation’s voluntary income capacity to meet its aims and objectives. - Oversee and support the development of fundraising, with consideration to diversifying our income avenues. - Working closely with the CEO and Finance Assistant, maintain an overview of funding across the organisation and analyse income sources to manage the fundraising strategy, assess progress against targets and contribute towards our financial capacity. - Absorb the knowledge of the team and consult with them regarding priorities, representation, approach and model. - Work with the CEO to develop high quality grants and trusts applications (our current main source of income). - Build on our existing corporate partnerships and establish / develop new corporate partnerships for VOICES. - Attend Finance Committee meetings and the Board of Trustees, reporting on fundraising and progress against the strategy. - Help to grow the name of VOICES, through use of relationships, partnerships, marketing and communications. - Work closely with the Centre Administrator to agree a planned approach to social media. - Working with the VOICES team, consider the role of volunteers in VOICES – taking management responsibility for any fundraising volunteers. - In line with our trauma-informed ethos, adopt a trauma-informed approach. - Work with clients, including the Lived Experience Group, to hear their ideas for fundraising and enable their participation in events / volunteer opportunities where appropriate. - Develop and maintain relationships with a variety of key stakeholders including Clients, funders (including trusts, companies, major donors), Trustees and volunteers. - Continuously monitor and evaluate fundraising activities, taking corrective action or enhancing them when necessary. To request an application pack, please email: info@voicescharity.org < All Jobs Head of Fundraising Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 FTE Hours: 30-37.5 (negotiable) Contract Type: Permanent Location: Bath, with flexible working Close Date: Friday, 12 July 2024 Email Contact: emily@voicescharity.org < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job
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Job opportunity at Woodworks Project - Trustee / Chair Previous Job Next Job Trustee / Chairperson The Woodworks Project, Bath, are looking for 3 new Trustee with one to move into role of Chairperson within 3-6 months of appointment. The Woodworks Project 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, initially as a Trustee, with a view to familiarising themselves with the charity, shadowing our current Chair and taking over the role of Chairperson within 3-6 months. 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 / Chair Salary: None Hours: Attend 2 hours meeting every 1-2 months Contract Type: Location: Bath Close Date: Wednesday, 24 August 2022 Email Contact: info@thewoodworksproject.org < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job
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Job opportunity at Mercy In Action - Charity Retail Manager Previous Job Next Job Are you ready for a new challenge? Love sustainable fashion and homeware? Are you friendly, enthusiastic and want to help us make a difference? We have an exciting position for a Charity Retail Manager in our Chelsea Road, Bath branch. This post is for 4 days (32 hours) per week working as part of our vibrant and welcoming team. The role: Our Charity Retail Managers are responsible for the day to day running of our shops and managing all paid and volunteer staff who they motivate with their passion and leadership skills. Our Managers are self-motivated, customer-focused and able to follow tasks as well as use their initiative. Our shop days are fast-paced and varied so you will never find yourself with nothing to do. You: You will be experienced in working with people and confident in leading a team in a busy environment. You will be able to draw the best from people to achieve great results and be motivated by the knowledge you are making a real difference to the success of Mercy in Action. You will be creative and proactive and brimming with ideas to make the most of the shop, with great customer service and the tools to make the shop a place that people want to keep coming back to. Why Mercy in Action? We invest in the development of our retail staff. We offer a nurturing and supportive work culture that will help give you the tools to make the shop thrive. Your days will be varied and exciting with plenty of opportunities to use your creativity to bring in the most money possible. You will be an important part of our work to stop poverty. A little bit about us: Mercy in Action is a UK registered charity (1096068) working with children, their families and communities in the UK and the Philippines. In the UK, our Petra Project provides nurturing homes for young mums and their babies and young people, who would otherwise be facing homelessness. In the Philippines, our work centers around helping children to regain lost years by providing residential care, a schooling program and a drop-in centre for street children. Our professional staff works tirelessly to reunite families and enable them to have a future together. Our newest Bath-based projects, the Clothesline and Action Pantry, provide food and clothing to local families. Our growing network of Mercy in Action Charity shops raises essential funds for maintaining and expanding these projects, enabling us to support those most in need. Part-time hours: 32 per week Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Permanent Salary: £11.50 per hour Deadline: 31st August 2021 COVID-19 considerations: We are following government guidelines and taking every precaution to ensure our staff and customers are kept safe. < All Jobs Charity Retail Manager Salary: £11.50 per hour Hours: 32 hours per week Contract Type: Part-time, Contract, Permanent Location: Chelsea Road branch in Bath Close Date: Monday, 30 August 2021 Email Contact: enquiries@mercyinaction.org.uk < All Jobs Previous Job Next Job Apply for Job






















