Community Champion (Community Engagement Co-ordinator) Langport, Somerset (with outreach across Somerset) Part-time 20 hours per week Fixed-term (12 months) Full-time potential for the right candidate (37.5 Hours) 15.00 per hour About the Opportunity We are delighted to be partnering with a forward-thinking, community-focused charity to recruit a Community Champion for their vibrant Community Hub in Langport. With newly secured Big Lottery funding and ambitious growth plans, this is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation at an exciting stage of development. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in strengthening community engagement, developing impactful programmes, and securing funding to support long-term sustainability. The Role As Community Champion, you will be the visible and approachable face of the Community Hub, building strong local relationships, leading community initiatives, and driving engagement across Somerset. This is a varied, hands-on role combining community outreach, programme coordination, fundraising, and communications. Key Responsibilities Community Engagement & Partnership Building Act as a key advocate for the local community Develop strong relationships with residents, organisations, and stakeholders Facilitate community meetings, forums, and drop-in sessions Ensure underrepresented voices are heard and supported Programme Development & Delivery Coordinate a diverse programme of events and activities Identify emerging needs and develop new initiatives Work collaboratively with partners to deliver workshops and services Ensure activities are inclusive, accessible, and impactful Fundraising & Income Generation Research and identify funding opportunities Write high-quality funding applications and reports Manage a pipeline of funding bids and deadlines Support the development of compelling impact stories Leadership & Coordination Lead and facilitate a Community Committee Work closely with internal teams to ensure aligned delivery Monitor, evaluate, and report on outcomes and impact Occasional work in the kitchen Communications & Outreach Manage social media, newsletters, and promotional content Increase awareness and engagement with the Hub Strengthen links with wider community networks across Somerset Candidate Profile Essential Skills & Experience: Experience in fundraising, marketing, or communications roles Proven track record of securing funding or income Excellent written communication skills Strong organisational and time management abilities Experience delivering or coordinating community-based initiatives Confident using social media and digital tools Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities Desirable: Experience within the charity or non-profit sector Knowledge of CRM systems or supporter databases Understanding of social issues such as mental health, homelessness, or rural disadvantage Experience with tools such as Canva, Mailchimp, or Adobe Express What's on Offer Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing organisation Flexible, part-time hours (20 hours per week) Full-time position for the right candidate Supportive and collaborative working environment Involvement in innovative and community-led projects Ongoing training and development opportunities Additional Information Start Date: as soon as possible Reporting to: Chief Operations Officer DBS: Not required The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
May 15, 2026
Contractor
Community Champion (Community Engagement Co-ordinator) Langport, Somerset (with outreach across Somerset) Part-time 20 hours per week Fixed-term (12 months) Full-time potential for the right candidate (37.5 Hours) 15.00 per hour About the Opportunity We are delighted to be partnering with a forward-thinking, community-focused charity to recruit a Community Champion for their vibrant Community Hub in Langport. With newly secured Big Lottery funding and ambitious growth plans, this is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation at an exciting stage of development. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in strengthening community engagement, developing impactful programmes, and securing funding to support long-term sustainability. The Role As Community Champion, you will be the visible and approachable face of the Community Hub, building strong local relationships, leading community initiatives, and driving engagement across Somerset. This is a varied, hands-on role combining community outreach, programme coordination, fundraising, and communications. Key Responsibilities Community Engagement & Partnership Building Act as a key advocate for the local community Develop strong relationships with residents, organisations, and stakeholders Facilitate community meetings, forums, and drop-in sessions Ensure underrepresented voices are heard and supported Programme Development & Delivery Coordinate a diverse programme of events and activities Identify emerging needs and develop new initiatives Work collaboratively with partners to deliver workshops and services Ensure activities are inclusive, accessible, and impactful Fundraising & Income Generation Research and identify funding opportunities Write high-quality funding applications and reports Manage a pipeline of funding bids and deadlines Support the development of compelling impact stories Leadership & Coordination Lead and facilitate a Community Committee Work closely with internal teams to ensure aligned delivery Monitor, evaluate, and report on outcomes and impact Occasional work in the kitchen Communications & Outreach Manage social media, newsletters, and promotional content Increase awareness and engagement with the Hub Strengthen links with wider community networks across Somerset Candidate Profile Essential Skills & Experience: Experience in fundraising, marketing, or communications roles Proven track record of securing funding or income Excellent written communication skills Strong organisational and time management abilities Experience delivering or coordinating community-based initiatives Confident using social media and digital tools Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities Desirable: Experience within the charity or non-profit sector Knowledge of CRM systems or supporter databases Understanding of social issues such as mental health, homelessness, or rural disadvantage Experience with tools such as Canva, Mailchimp, or Adobe Express What's on Offer Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing organisation Flexible, part-time hours (20 hours per week) Full-time position for the right candidate Supportive and collaborative working environment Involvement in innovative and community-led projects Ongoing training and development opportunities Additional Information Start Date: as soon as possible Reporting to: Chief Operations Officer DBS: Not required The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Are you passionate about building communities and digital spaces where young people feel supported, respected and able to express themselves? Prospectus are delighted to be working with a leading London arts charity operating a high profile performance venue and creative hub and supporting with the recruitment of a Young People s Digital Platform Manager role. This role is available on a 2-year fixed term contact and full-time basis (35 hours per week). Located in North London, the role is office-based with the ability to work from home up to two days per week. The salary is £39,634.40 per annum. In this role you will report to the Head of Broadcast & Digital and be the voice of the charity within the Platform community, shaping communication strategies and be the driving force behind the new Young People s Digital Platform. You ll help shape an inclusive online environment, spark engagement and steer the creation of innovative learning content and programmes. You will manage and mentor the Digital Platform Co ordinator, and oversee safeguarding and moderation, ensuring policies and processes maintain a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all users. To be successful in this role, you have experienced in building communities and strong track record of managing online platforms and creating digital spaces. You will experience with digital content workflows, CMSs and moderation tools. You will have experience using social and professional networking tools. You will have a strong understanding of safeguarding and how to create safe online environments. You bring excellent project management and organisational skills. You will be an outstanding communicator who understands how to motivate participation. You will stay up to date with industry developments and UK legislation (including the Online Safety Act). You will have an understanding of the arts and cultural education landscape. You will champion equality and inclusion, helping to create spaces where every young person feels valued, respected and able to thrive. To apply, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon. At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact George Cook at Prospectus.
May 14, 2026
Full time
Are you passionate about building communities and digital spaces where young people feel supported, respected and able to express themselves? Prospectus are delighted to be working with a leading London arts charity operating a high profile performance venue and creative hub and supporting with the recruitment of a Young People s Digital Platform Manager role. This role is available on a 2-year fixed term contact and full-time basis (35 hours per week). Located in North London, the role is office-based with the ability to work from home up to two days per week. The salary is £39,634.40 per annum. In this role you will report to the Head of Broadcast & Digital and be the voice of the charity within the Platform community, shaping communication strategies and be the driving force behind the new Young People s Digital Platform. You ll help shape an inclusive online environment, spark engagement and steer the creation of innovative learning content and programmes. You will manage and mentor the Digital Platform Co ordinator, and oversee safeguarding and moderation, ensuring policies and processes maintain a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all users. To be successful in this role, you have experienced in building communities and strong track record of managing online platforms and creating digital spaces. You will experience with digital content workflows, CMSs and moderation tools. You will have experience using social and professional networking tools. You will have a strong understanding of safeguarding and how to create safe online environments. You bring excellent project management and organisational skills. You will be an outstanding communicator who understands how to motivate participation. You will stay up to date with industry developments and UK legislation (including the Online Safety Act). You will have an understanding of the arts and cultural education landscape. You will champion equality and inclusion, helping to create spaces where every young person feels valued, respected and able to thrive. To apply, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon. At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact George Cook at Prospectus.
At Ticehurst Care Home, we're dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to our residents. We're looking for a Wellbeing Co-ordinator to help us build a warm and welcoming community where everyone feels valued and respected. You'll play a key role in the physical, emotional, and social wellbeing of our residents, creating a positive and inclusive environment. What you'll do: Lead with confidence: Use your expertise to inspire and guide our team of Companions, monitor performance, and identify training opportunities. Build meaningful relationships: Partner with the wider care service, community and voluntary organisations to expand residents' opportunities and experiences. Inspire and empower volunteers: Recruit, train and support a dedicated team of volunteers to drive innovative fundraising initiatives. Organise activities and events: Plan and coordinate a variety of activities and events that encourage social interaction and engagement. Contribute to exceptional care: Work closely with residents to create and implement individual and group wellbeing engagement plans. What we're looking for: Relevant experience: Proven track record of providing wellbeing opportunities and person-centred support. Sound knowledge: Understand the process of creating support plans to meet individual needs while actively promoting their wellbeing. Strong leader: Lead by example, using best practice to role model high standards of work. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: Adapt your style to meet the diverse needs of our residents. Good IT skills: MO365 experience (including Word, Outlook and Excel) and a willingness to expand your knowledge. Compassionate: Show patience, empathy, and respect in every interaction, always putting our residents first. Why join us? Enhance our residents' wellbeing: Help put a smile on their face and ensure our residents can participate in meaningful activities to expand their experiences. The role can be emotionally challenging at times, but your commitment will have a lasting impact on the lives of others. Make a difference: Be part of the important work our Older Adults Residential Teams do. Supportive environment: Work in a friendly and collaborative team who feel proud of the work they do to support people in our community. Professional growth: We invest in your future. With ongoing development opportunities, you'll have the chance to enhance your skills and advance your career in the care sector. Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying. Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date. To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Other roles you may have experience of may include: Community Champion, Wellbeing Champion, Wellbeing Assessor, Events Organiser, Events Manager, Wellbeing Manager, Wellbeing Lead, Wellbeing Leader, Wellness Coordinator, Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator, Care Coordinator, Community Events Coordinator, Volunteer Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteer Engagement Manager, Community Engagement Officer.
May 12, 2026
Full time
At Ticehurst Care Home, we're dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to our residents. We're looking for a Wellbeing Co-ordinator to help us build a warm and welcoming community where everyone feels valued and respected. You'll play a key role in the physical, emotional, and social wellbeing of our residents, creating a positive and inclusive environment. What you'll do: Lead with confidence: Use your expertise to inspire and guide our team of Companions, monitor performance, and identify training opportunities. Build meaningful relationships: Partner with the wider care service, community and voluntary organisations to expand residents' opportunities and experiences. Inspire and empower volunteers: Recruit, train and support a dedicated team of volunteers to drive innovative fundraising initiatives. Organise activities and events: Plan and coordinate a variety of activities and events that encourage social interaction and engagement. Contribute to exceptional care: Work closely with residents to create and implement individual and group wellbeing engagement plans. What we're looking for: Relevant experience: Proven track record of providing wellbeing opportunities and person-centred support. Sound knowledge: Understand the process of creating support plans to meet individual needs while actively promoting their wellbeing. Strong leader: Lead by example, using best practice to role model high standards of work. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: Adapt your style to meet the diverse needs of our residents. Good IT skills: MO365 experience (including Word, Outlook and Excel) and a willingness to expand your knowledge. Compassionate: Show patience, empathy, and respect in every interaction, always putting our residents first. Why join us? Enhance our residents' wellbeing: Help put a smile on their face and ensure our residents can participate in meaningful activities to expand their experiences. The role can be emotionally challenging at times, but your commitment will have a lasting impact on the lives of others. Make a difference: Be part of the important work our Older Adults Residential Teams do. Supportive environment: Work in a friendly and collaborative team who feel proud of the work they do to support people in our community. Professional growth: We invest in your future. With ongoing development opportunities, you'll have the chance to enhance your skills and advance your career in the care sector. Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying. Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date. To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Other roles you may have experience of may include: Community Champion, Wellbeing Champion, Wellbeing Assessor, Events Organiser, Events Manager, Wellbeing Manager, Wellbeing Lead, Wellbeing Leader, Wellness Coordinator, Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator, Care Coordinator, Community Events Coordinator, Volunteer Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteer Engagement Manager, Community Engagement Officer.
Senior Service Coordinator Salary: 30,000 per annum, plus Veolia benefits and pension Hours: Monday to Friday 40 hours per week Location: Veolia, Chittening Road, Avonmouth, Bristol, BS11 0YB When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture. What we can offer you; 25 days of annual leave Access to our company pension scheme Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential What you'll be doing; Ensure safety & well being of all employees Championing inclusion in the workplace Developing and maintaining employee engagement Implementing people management processes and procedures in line with company policy Ensuring training and competency checks are in place for all roles Deputising for Operations Manager Creating a customer excellence approach & culture Delivery of a first time collection culture Managing people & assets to deliver / exceed service expectations Working in partnership with Sales Teams & CET to maintain & foster good customer relations Managing operations against Veolia Minimum Requirements Managing people & assets to deliver efficient & profitable service Nominated Transport Manager 2 with overall responsibility for Fleet management and compliance Drive efficiencies within job role to maximise profit Utilise data to improve operational performance Actively plan collection rounds to ensure good predictable service for customers. Escalate & action any potential issues Devotes appropriate time & resource to improving depot performance whilst owning the outcome What we're looking for; Full Car Driving Licence Transport Manager CPC Leadership & Management work experience Desirable: Level 3 Leadership & Management or equivalent work experience IOSH Managing Safely What's next? Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation and Highly Commended as a workplace for 55+. This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia. We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know. What's next? Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
Senior Service Coordinator Salary: 30,000 per annum, plus Veolia benefits and pension Hours: Monday to Friday 40 hours per week Location: Veolia, Chittening Road, Avonmouth, Bristol, BS11 0YB When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture. What we can offer you; 25 days of annual leave Access to our company pension scheme Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential What you'll be doing; Ensure safety & well being of all employees Championing inclusion in the workplace Developing and maintaining employee engagement Implementing people management processes and procedures in line with company policy Ensuring training and competency checks are in place for all roles Deputising for Operations Manager Creating a customer excellence approach & culture Delivery of a first time collection culture Managing people & assets to deliver / exceed service expectations Working in partnership with Sales Teams & CET to maintain & foster good customer relations Managing operations against Veolia Minimum Requirements Managing people & assets to deliver efficient & profitable service Nominated Transport Manager 2 with overall responsibility for Fleet management and compliance Drive efficiencies within job role to maximise profit Utilise data to improve operational performance Actively plan collection rounds to ensure good predictable service for customers. Escalate & action any potential issues Devotes appropriate time & resource to improving depot performance whilst owning the outcome What we're looking for; Full Car Driving Licence Transport Manager CPC Leadership & Management work experience Desirable: Level 3 Leadership & Management or equivalent work experience IOSH Managing Safely What's next? Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation and Highly Commended as a workplace for 55+. This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia. We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know. What's next? Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Creative Support is a thriving and progressive national charity delivering high-quality, person-centred services. We are seeking a warm, motivated individual to join our team in Grimsby, focusing on housing-related mental health support alongside our Service Manager and Community Links and Assessment Co-ordinator. In this role, you will provide outcome-focused support to individuals over 18 who need housing-related assistance. Your work will help improve mental health, sustain tenancies, maximize independent living skills, enhance engagement with landlords and accommodation providers, improve money management and reduce debt and arrears, enhance home safety, reduce homelessness and the threat of homelessness, better manage substance misuse issues, and access volunteering opportunities both within and outside the service. You will offer advice and guidance on housing and support options, helping service users access and engage with these services. Additionally, you will signpost other services that may meet their support needs. Please note, a full UK driving license is an essential requirement for this role, due to travelling around the community to provide support to servicer users in their own households. Vacancy Reference Number: 83482 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number Creative Support's Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Creative Support is a thriving and progressive national charity delivering high-quality, person-centred services. We are seeking a warm, motivated individual to join our team in Grimsby, focusing on housing-related mental health support alongside our Service Manager and Community Links and Assessment Co-ordinator. In this role, you will provide outcome-focused support to individuals over 18 who need housing-related assistance. Your work will help improve mental health, sustain tenancies, maximize independent living skills, enhance engagement with landlords and accommodation providers, improve money management and reduce debt and arrears, enhance home safety, reduce homelessness and the threat of homelessness, better manage substance misuse issues, and access volunteering opportunities both within and outside the service. You will offer advice and guidance on housing and support options, helping service users access and engage with these services. Additionally, you will signpost other services that may meet their support needs. Please note, a full UK driving license is an essential requirement for this role, due to travelling around the community to provide support to servicer users in their own households. Vacancy Reference Number: 83482 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number Creative Support's Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.
We are seeking a dynamic, experienced programme coordinator to lead our Travelling with Confidence grant, engaging and empowering disabled people, promoting independent mobility, using rail and connecting modes. Working with our members and partners you will coordinate and support the delivery of this important programme, helping to ensure it is participatory, empowering, effective and well-evaluated, while sharing learnings and building a lasting legacy. Salary: £36,400 (FTE) Days: Part-time, 3.5 days (25.9hrs) p/w flexible working patterns available Benefits: 25days annual leave plus bank holidays; pension with employer contribution of 3%; flexi-time working (core hours 10am-3pm); access to Employee Assistance Programme Contract type: Fixed term, until 26 February 2027 (15 months) Location: Home-based (location flexible, within Great Britain) Direct reports: None, but responsible for liaison with and reporting from delivery partners About us Community Rail Network is a not-for-profit organisation, working across Britain to support a growing community rail movement. Community rail promotes sustainable and inclusive travel, coordinates volunteering and place-making projects, and brings people together. Community rail is made up of 75 community-based partnership organisations, 1,300 station friends volunteer groups, and other community-led initiatives around Britain. Their activities range from creative projects with young people, to advising train operators on service improvements, to building travel confidence with families and marginalised groups, to biodiversity projects at stations, to promoting greener travel and tourism by rail. Our enthusiastic team of 22 works mainly from home in different locations, but we come together regularly in person and online. We work collaboratively to advise our members, provide training, events and resources, run campaigns, and champion community rail and its insights via decision-makers and the media. We believe in developing our team and supporting everyone to reach their potential while having a good work-life balance. Responsibilities Programme coordination, delivery and monitoring and evaluation: Ensure good coordination and communication between delivery partners and support their high-quality delivery in line with timeframes and requirements, including via steering group meetings and individual support. Offer support, guidance and ideas to our delivery partners to assist their work, helping them to build capacity and confidence and meet their objectives. This includes support to engage with, and draw on the experiences, ideas and voices of disabled people. Support delivery partners in developing and embedding co-creation principles and empowering ways of working for their projects, drawing on good practice and expertise. Work with stakeholders at all levels to facilitate positive collaboration and help develop our wider network while supporting project objectives and raising awareness about this work. Produce communications content to support project delivery, such as case studies and blogs, and work with our Communications and Policy team to promote the programme, its achievements, and amplify the voices/views/needs of the disabled people engaged. Manage the delivery of a accompanying small grant fund (using/adapting our existing processes and systems) for other community rail partnerships/groups to deliver travel confidence initiatives with disabled people. Provide similar support and advice to those grant-funded to that offered to the core delivery partners, in line with their needs. Support monitoring, data collection and meaningful evaluation by all core and grant-funded delivery partners, ensuring this is in line with project reporting requirements, and serves our goals around legacy-building and empowering those involved. Monitor and review project objectives, troubleshooting any issues in a timely manner. Financial management of the grant budget, managing internal (Community Rail Network) budget spend as well as monitoring the delivery partner budgets in partnership with the project leads, ensuring these are in line with agreed grant funding. Grant administration, reporting and liaison Maintain and develop relations with the grant provider, ensuring we meet reporting deadlines and other requirements (such as attendance at progress meetings). Work with project partners to agree the data set requirements and outcome parameters for evaluation, and provide suitable reporting tools. Completion of grant reports and financial statements, including coordinating and reviewing project delivery data (from project partners). Evaluation and legacy building Work collaboratively with an external evaluation consultant to assess and enhance current monitoring and evaluation approaches, co-develop theories of change, and embed participatory and inclusive evaluative practices throughout the programme. Produce guidance and tools to support wider delivery across community rail and beyond, working with our member support and communications teams. Work with colleagues, members and partners to raise wider awareness about the project and its findings and build a legacy. This includes set up and delivery of a member webinar (with support from the events team) to share project experiences. Team and partnership working (as relevant and appropriate) Contribute to the wider objectives and development of Community Rail Network by sharing project progress and learning and offering advice and input. Work with our member support & development team to help embed lessons from the project and improve our ongoing support for members on rail confidence initiatives and the involvement and empowerment of disabled people. Feed into our senior team on strategic insights and ideas emerging from the programme to help us advocate for more inclusive, confident (rail) travel for disabled people. Attend, and support, community rail events (internal and external) to develop knowledge and understanding of the movement and its role. Contribute to the development of our internal systems (e.g. spreadsheets, CRM) such as by data capturing relevant contacts and details. As a member of the Community Rail Network team, assist with more general work as needed. Skills and competencies A proven track record in project management, including coordinating between multiple delivery partners and ensuring project/funding requirements are met, and supporting/overseeing effective monitoring and evaluation. Demonstrable experience in supporting community projects, ideally related to inclusion and mobility, including working with disabled people. A good understanding of and confidence using community engagement, local communications, project planning and evaluation techniques. The ability to collaborate and communicate with community groups and other local partners, draw on their views and expertise, and support them to deliver effectively. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work confidently with stakeholders at all levels and facilitate positive discussion; articulate and assertive, and a great team player. A proven ability to bring partners and groups together, develop and maintain mutually-beneficial partnerships, deliver joint activities, and form professional networks. Good writing and analysis skills, with the ability to draw on quantitative and qualitative evidence, produce case studies and reports. Awareness of accessibility, social mobility and social inclusion issues, and an appreciation of the importance of rail, sustainable travel and mobility to communities and disabled people. A demonstrable ability to manage time effectively and juggle a range of activities in an organised, professional, productive manner, including planning and scheduling, coordinating with colleagues and partners, and bringing projects to fruition. Other information This post is home-based, but with some travel (including occasional overnight stays) for project meetings, events and external meetings. Applicants will need local access to a train station to enable rail-based travel for work as needed. This is a fixed term contract and includes a probationary period of three months from the date of appointment. Successful applicants will need to provide proof that they have the right to work in the UK and provide two references. Start date for the role is 1 December 2025, or as soon as possible after this date. We are committed to being a flexible, supportive, inclusive and understanding. Community Rail Network is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from disabled people, who meet the skills for this role, and support positive representation within our workforce. We will provide reasonable adjustments for interviews as required.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
We are seeking a dynamic, experienced programme coordinator to lead our Travelling with Confidence grant, engaging and empowering disabled people, promoting independent mobility, using rail and connecting modes. Working with our members and partners you will coordinate and support the delivery of this important programme, helping to ensure it is participatory, empowering, effective and well-evaluated, while sharing learnings and building a lasting legacy. Salary: £36,400 (FTE) Days: Part-time, 3.5 days (25.9hrs) p/w flexible working patterns available Benefits: 25days annual leave plus bank holidays; pension with employer contribution of 3%; flexi-time working (core hours 10am-3pm); access to Employee Assistance Programme Contract type: Fixed term, until 26 February 2027 (15 months) Location: Home-based (location flexible, within Great Britain) Direct reports: None, but responsible for liaison with and reporting from delivery partners About us Community Rail Network is a not-for-profit organisation, working across Britain to support a growing community rail movement. Community rail promotes sustainable and inclusive travel, coordinates volunteering and place-making projects, and brings people together. Community rail is made up of 75 community-based partnership organisations, 1,300 station friends volunteer groups, and other community-led initiatives around Britain. Their activities range from creative projects with young people, to advising train operators on service improvements, to building travel confidence with families and marginalised groups, to biodiversity projects at stations, to promoting greener travel and tourism by rail. Our enthusiastic team of 22 works mainly from home in different locations, but we come together regularly in person and online. We work collaboratively to advise our members, provide training, events and resources, run campaigns, and champion community rail and its insights via decision-makers and the media. We believe in developing our team and supporting everyone to reach their potential while having a good work-life balance. Responsibilities Programme coordination, delivery and monitoring and evaluation: Ensure good coordination and communication between delivery partners and support their high-quality delivery in line with timeframes and requirements, including via steering group meetings and individual support. Offer support, guidance and ideas to our delivery partners to assist their work, helping them to build capacity and confidence and meet their objectives. This includes support to engage with, and draw on the experiences, ideas and voices of disabled people. Support delivery partners in developing and embedding co-creation principles and empowering ways of working for their projects, drawing on good practice and expertise. Work with stakeholders at all levels to facilitate positive collaboration and help develop our wider network while supporting project objectives and raising awareness about this work. Produce communications content to support project delivery, such as case studies and blogs, and work with our Communications and Policy team to promote the programme, its achievements, and amplify the voices/views/needs of the disabled people engaged. Manage the delivery of a accompanying small grant fund (using/adapting our existing processes and systems) for other community rail partnerships/groups to deliver travel confidence initiatives with disabled people. Provide similar support and advice to those grant-funded to that offered to the core delivery partners, in line with their needs. Support monitoring, data collection and meaningful evaluation by all core and grant-funded delivery partners, ensuring this is in line with project reporting requirements, and serves our goals around legacy-building and empowering those involved. Monitor and review project objectives, troubleshooting any issues in a timely manner. Financial management of the grant budget, managing internal (Community Rail Network) budget spend as well as monitoring the delivery partner budgets in partnership with the project leads, ensuring these are in line with agreed grant funding. Grant administration, reporting and liaison Maintain and develop relations with the grant provider, ensuring we meet reporting deadlines and other requirements (such as attendance at progress meetings). Work with project partners to agree the data set requirements and outcome parameters for evaluation, and provide suitable reporting tools. Completion of grant reports and financial statements, including coordinating and reviewing project delivery data (from project partners). Evaluation and legacy building Work collaboratively with an external evaluation consultant to assess and enhance current monitoring and evaluation approaches, co-develop theories of change, and embed participatory and inclusive evaluative practices throughout the programme. Produce guidance and tools to support wider delivery across community rail and beyond, working with our member support and communications teams. Work with colleagues, members and partners to raise wider awareness about the project and its findings and build a legacy. This includes set up and delivery of a member webinar (with support from the events team) to share project experiences. Team and partnership working (as relevant and appropriate) Contribute to the wider objectives and development of Community Rail Network by sharing project progress and learning and offering advice and input. Work with our member support & development team to help embed lessons from the project and improve our ongoing support for members on rail confidence initiatives and the involvement and empowerment of disabled people. Feed into our senior team on strategic insights and ideas emerging from the programme to help us advocate for more inclusive, confident (rail) travel for disabled people. Attend, and support, community rail events (internal and external) to develop knowledge and understanding of the movement and its role. Contribute to the development of our internal systems (e.g. spreadsheets, CRM) such as by data capturing relevant contacts and details. As a member of the Community Rail Network team, assist with more general work as needed. Skills and competencies A proven track record in project management, including coordinating between multiple delivery partners and ensuring project/funding requirements are met, and supporting/overseeing effective monitoring and evaluation. Demonstrable experience in supporting community projects, ideally related to inclusion and mobility, including working with disabled people. A good understanding of and confidence using community engagement, local communications, project planning and evaluation techniques. The ability to collaborate and communicate with community groups and other local partners, draw on their views and expertise, and support them to deliver effectively. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work confidently with stakeholders at all levels and facilitate positive discussion; articulate and assertive, and a great team player. A proven ability to bring partners and groups together, develop and maintain mutually-beneficial partnerships, deliver joint activities, and form professional networks. Good writing and analysis skills, with the ability to draw on quantitative and qualitative evidence, produce case studies and reports. Awareness of accessibility, social mobility and social inclusion issues, and an appreciation of the importance of rail, sustainable travel and mobility to communities and disabled people. A demonstrable ability to manage time effectively and juggle a range of activities in an organised, professional, productive manner, including planning and scheduling, coordinating with colleagues and partners, and bringing projects to fruition. Other information This post is home-based, but with some travel (including occasional overnight stays) for project meetings, events and external meetings. Applicants will need local access to a train station to enable rail-based travel for work as needed. This is a fixed term contract and includes a probationary period of three months from the date of appointment. Successful applicants will need to provide proof that they have the right to work in the UK and provide two references. Start date for the role is 1 December 2025, or as soon as possible after this date. We are committed to being a flexible, supportive, inclusive and understanding. Community Rail Network is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from disabled people, who meet the skills for this role, and support positive representation within our workforce. We will provide reasonable adjustments for interviews as required.
