Derbyshire LINk Volunteer Development Worker

£20,096 per annum pro rata - minimum18.5 hours per week for 2 years.

Your role will be to support and train volunteers with Derbyshire LINk, whose aim is to gain views of public and patients about health and social care services. LINk volunteers may be involved as steering group members, in inspection of health and social care providers or speaking to planners and commissioners to express their views. You will maintain records of volunteering and training undertaken by LINk members and with the support of the LINk staff prepare and advertise volunteer opportunities.

Previous applicants need not apply. The interview will consist of a formal question and answer session and a 10 minute presentation.

Base to be agreed, in Ripley or Chesterfield with travel around Derbyshire. Own vehicle required. Due to the post having involvement with vulnerable adults, candidates will
be required to undertake a Criminal Record Check. LINks staff will be jointly managed by Amber Valley CVS and North Derbyshire Voluntary Action, a work space is available at each organisation.

Closing date for all applications: 5pm Wed 12 Nov.

For an application pack for this post please phone Amber Valley CVS on 01773 512076 or email: recruitment@avcvs.org

Vacancies at Glossop Women’s Aid

Glossop Women’s Aid is a dynamic and evolving voluntary sector agency, providing the full range of domestic abuse services to women and children in the High Peak. GWA are seeking applications from appropriately experienced and qualified women. 

• Floating Support Worker (15 hours per week) fixed term for one year. Salary point 19 (£6,954 actual)  pay award pending  Ref: 1001
• Child & Family Support Worker (37 hours per week) salary point 19 -24 £17,152 - £20,099  pay award pending  Ref: 1002
• Play Worker (12 hours per week) salary point 16 (£5,138 actual) pay award pending   Ref: 1003

Flexible working hours will be required to meet the needs of the service users

For an application form or further details, please contact: –
The Administrator on (01457) 856675 or email gwa@f2s.com . You can also download an application pack from our website: www.glossopwomensaid.org.uk.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Thurs 13 Nov.

These posts are exempt under section 7(2) (d) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975.

Director of Funding & Community Engagement

at Regeneration East Midlands in Nottingham

Salary £30,000 - £35,000

In this key role you will facilitate The East Midlands Funders Forum (EMFF), ensuring that its networks are effective, that its programmes of events and training are delivered to a high standard and that funding advice and signposting services are widely used. The Director also has responsibility for development and delivery of complementary services relating to communities, the third sector and regeneration.

The Director will act as a strategic link between funders and key stakeholders such as the Regional Development Agency and the Government Office and will direct REMs network of funding advisors and it’s Enterprising People Enterprising Places Programme (EP2).

As a member of REM’s Senior Management Team, the post holder will also support the Board and CEO in the development and implementation of REM’s business plan and corporate strategies.

If you have significant relevant experience of investing in communities and the third sector, of managing partnerships, networks and effective communications then we would like to hear from you. As part of our team you can expect a varied and rewarding experience in a vibrant organisation where you will have opportunities to make a significant impact.

Please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter which describes how your skills and experience match the requirements of the post. Email: kumi@regenerationem.co.uk
Kumi Asano - Regeneration East Midlands, Unit 8 Provident Works, Newdigate Street, Nottingham. NG7 4FD

You can download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification at www.regenerationem.co.uk/content/view/374/2/

Closing Date: Wednesday 15th October

Interview/Assessment Friday 31st October

Contact: Jason Pegg, Director of Funding and Community Engagement for further details about the post on 0115 9792333

Small Group Project Co-ordinator

37 Hours per week, Scale 6 Point 26-28 £21412 (Pay Award Pending)

This post is part of the High Peak CVS Development Team which promotes and supports the development of the voluntary and community sector in the High Peak. Further details can be found on the SGP page, including a download of the latest and past newsletters.

The specific focus of this post is to develop and support small voluntary and community sector groups in the High Peak, and in particular those which are disadvantaged, marginalised or rurally isolated, in particular to advise on the organisation of small voluntary and community groups, for example, with respect to planning and financial skills, charity law and registration, constitutions, equal opportunities, running meetings, committee and group work skills and other relevant issues.

Further details about the Small Group Project can be found on the SGP page, including a download of the latest and past newsletters.

An information pack and application form can be downloaded below.
If you require the application pack in any other format please let us know.
Please note that CV’s will not be accepted.

The closing date for all applications is 9am Wednesday 1st October 2008. 

High Peak CVS seek to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.

One East Midlands CEO

Success in this role will require a proven track record in working at regional level, with a diverse range of stakeholders from across the Third, Statutory and Private sectors.

You will already have been working at senior strategic level to deliver change and optimise resources. You will have an excellent understanding of the strategies, policies and programmes affecting the sector and the issues it currently faces, proven experience in leading and developing innovative strategies in partnership working, and ideally experience of working in a Third Sector infrastructure organisation.

For an application pack visit the OneEM website or contact their office by phone on 0115 934 8471 or by email at office@one-em.org.uk

Closing date for applications: 5pm 1 October
Interviews will take place in Nottingham on 17 October

SEEM Vacancies

Social Enterprise East Midlands are recruiting for the following posts.

Market Maker

SEEM have a rare opportunity for a highly motivated individual. Core responsibilities include an innovative portfolio of work around public sector commissioning and building the market for social enterprises in the region;  there is also scope for the right individual to play a key role in the future of SEEM.  This is a chance to influence policy and work with the leaders of social enterprises.

Competitive salary, terms and conditions and working arrangements all by negotiation.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 5pm 22nd September
Interviews will be held 30th September

Communications and Marketing Manager (part time)

This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant organisation and help develop and promote our communications and marketing activities.  We are looking for a communications professional who will be the main point of contact for communications advice and support within SEEM.

Responsible for all strategic communication and marketing activities you will be key to raising and maintaining the profile of SEEM and the social enterprise movement in the East Midlands.

£27,153 - £ 31,679 (22.2 hours pro rata)

Closing date for receipt of applications:5pm 15th September
Interviews will be held week commencing 22nd September

For more information on these vacancies please visit www.seem.uk.net to download an application pack or phone 0115 871 4760 to request a pack by post.

Community & Voluntary Partners (CVP)

Community Development Worker (Ref CRT/CDW/08)

35 hrs per week
Starting salary £21,412 (pay award pending)
Based in Shirebrook, Derbyshire

The successful candidate will work with local people, building their capacity to engage in voluntary, community and social enterprise activity - addressing local needs and playing a leading role in the regeneration of their communities.

Experienced Administrator (Ref CVP/Admin/08)

21 hrs per week
Starting salary £14,197 (pro rata)

For further information/application pack: email cvpadmin@bolsovercen.org.uk (stating the appropriate reference) or download from the website www.bolsovercen.org.uk
Tel: 01623 747147.

Closing date 19th Sept.
Interviews w/c 29th Sept.

EMDA Third Sector Advisor Vacancy

£31,040 to £36,148 per annum plus benefits

This is an opportunity to make a significant contribution as you'll lead on the continued development and delivery of our policy in relation to the third sector (voluntary and community sector and social enterprise) and community cohesion. You will lead on our relationships with relevant Government departments and key regional stakeholders from
the statutory and third sectors. You'll also use your skills to provide training, advice and information to other EMDA colleagues.

EMDA are looking for someone with experience of the voluntary and community or social enterprise sectors, including experience of a third sector infrastructure body. You'll need an understanding of relevant strategies, policies and programmes, infrastructure issues, the role of assets in supporting community-led economic development, community cohesion and community development issues. You'll have developed innovative approaches to partnership working too.

Nottingham based.

For an application pack, please see : www.emda.org.uk
or call 0115 9888 455 (24 hours)
Closing date: 5pm Thursday 18th September 2008

Volunteer Centre Manager at South Derbyshire CVS

30 hours per week
£23,749  pro-rata per annum (pay rise pending)
2 Years Contract
Pension and Travel Expenses 40p per mile

South Derbyshire CVS require a motivated, energetic and enthusiastic person to manage the development and expansion of our Volunteer Centre within CVS.

The successful candidate will have experience in the field of volunteering.  You will be responsible for managing and promoting volunteering on behalf of the Volunteer Centre which will include overseeing the brokerage service and coordinating training and events.  You will have good project management and communication skills and will be effective at meeting targets and achieving outcomes.

Closing Date: 3rd September  2008
Interviews:  23rd September 2008

Please contact us for an application pack quoting VCM

South Derbyshire CVS, 46-48 Grove Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 9DD
Tel:  01283 550163
Web site:  www.sdcvs.org.uk
Email: office@sdcvs.org.uk

Administration Assistant at South Derbyshire CVS

20 hours per week
£16,217 pro rata per annum (pay rise pending)
2 Year Contract
Pension and Travel Expenses 40p per mile

South Derbyshire CVS require an experienced administrative assistant, with excellent organisational and communication skills to provide support to our Safer Homes and Handy Van Operatives.  Ability to keep accurate records and some knowledge of stock control preferred.

Please contact us for an application pack quoting AA

Closing Date: 3rd September  2008
Interviews:  18th September 2008

South Derbyshire CVS, 46-48 Grove Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 9DD
Tel:  01283 550163
Web site:  www.sdcvs.org.uk
Email: office@sdcvs.org.uk

Handy Van Network Operative at South Derbyshire CVS

18.5 hours per week (with possible potential for overtime)
£17,154 pro rata per annum (pay rise pending)
2 Year Contract
Pension and Travel Expenses 40p per mile

South Derbyshire CVS are expanding their home security and home improvement services and are seeking a person experienced in carrying out a wide range of DIY tasks.  They will be a good communicator and used to working on their own.  Full clean driving licence required.

Closing Date: 3rd September  2008
Interviews:  11th September 2008

Please contact us for an application pack quoting HVN

South Derbyshire CVS, 46-48 Grove Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 9DD
Tel:  01283 550163
Web site:  www.sdcvs.org.uk
Email: office@sdcvs.org.uk

Derbyshire Local Involvement Network (Derbyshire LINk)

Co-ordinator and Research Post for Derbyshire LINk

Your role will be to support the LINk manager in developing Local Involvement Networks by putting in place administration and other work systems to respond to contract needs and to support LINks staff activity as well as systems to respond to general enquiries about LINks. You will be a point of contact for LINks staff in the absence of the manager, giving advice where appropriate.

You will also provide research support to all LINks staff on health & social care topics and services, reporting all findings in a clear and concise manner.
You will share responsibility for planning LINks events and will have some specific responsibility for administration relating to LINks steering group and networks. Your ideas and experience of working with people in public, voluntary and independent sectors and project management skills will be fully utilised in this role.

Hours of work 37 hours per wk
Salary £22467 pa + 5% non contributory stakeholder pension
Holidays 6wks + bank holidays
Based in Ripley

Development Worker for Derbyshire LINk

Your role will be to make contact with people in public, voluntary and independent sectors to gain responses and involvement in planning, evaluation and inspection of health and social care services used by Derbyshire people. Experience of dealing with a wide range of people, being able to draw from them constructive ideas and report this information in a quantitative and qualitative way will be essential. You must be able to develop your own understanding of specific issues and services, involving some personal research.

You will need good communication skills and have the ability to encourage engagement with those who seldom speak out. Skills to maintain databases, spreadsheets and other records will be needed to track your activity and contacts.

Hours of work 30 hours per wk
Salary £20,096 pa( pro rata)+ 5%non contributory pension
Based in Chesterfield with travel around Derbyshire, own vehicle required

Volunteer Co-ordinator for Derbyshire LINk

Your role will be to prepare and advertise volunteer opportunities for Derbyshire LINk whose aim is to gain views of public and patients about health and social care activities. You will support and train LINk volunteers for their involvement as steering group members, in inspection of health and social care providers and with speaking to planners and commissioners to express their views. You will maintain records of volunteering and training undertaken by LINk members

Hours of work minimum 22.5 hours per wk
Salary £20,096 p.a.( pro rata)+ 5%non contributory pension
Based in Chesterfield or Ripley with travel around Derbyshire, own vehicle required

Due to the posts having involvement with vulnerable adults, candidates will be required to undertake a Criminal Record Check.

LINks staff will be jointly managed by Amber Valley CVS and North Derbyshire Voluntary Action.

Closing date for all applications: 22nd August
Interviews will take place: week commencing 1st September

Please telephone 01773 512076, or email admin@avcvs.org for application pack.

Older Persons’ Community Development Worker

at New Mills Volunteer Centre

22 Hours per week (over 4 days)

Salary £16,536 pro rata

• To promote social inclusion and help reduce isolation
• To be responsible for the promotion of existing and new groups and activities in the centre and surrounding areas
• To undertake comprehensive monitoring and evaluation of groups including regular reports and statistics
• To manage and train group volunteers

This post is initially for 3 years and is funded by Lloyds TSB Foundations

Application Packs available from: Cynthia Williams at 33/35 Union Road, New Mills, High Peak, SK22 3EL, Tel: 01663 744196

Closing date: 10am Tuesday 26 August 2008.

Arts Partnership Manager

Salary Details: £26,067 - £28,919 per annum
Job Term: Full Time
Appointment Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Alfreton Arts and Reader Development Team based at Alfreton Library
Department: Cultural and Community Services
Division: Libraries and Heritage

To appoint an Arts Partnership Manager for the Derbyshire Arts Partnership.

If you are a graduate with working experience of the Arts Sector and Local Authorities, including project management, fund raising and strategic planning we would like to hear from you. The nine local authorities in Derbyshire are working together to develop the arts in the creative economy. We are looking for a motivated and well-organised person to co-ordinate this partnership and manage the programmes of work it generates. In the first instance, this will involve managing three major projects: the artsderbyshire website, the creative industries strategy and the dance development strategy, as well as raising funds for future work. The post is being hosted by Derbyshire County Council and will be part of the Arts Team within the Cultural and Community Services Department.

A casual car user allowance is attached to this post but it is possible for the allowance to be converted to other forms of transport where there is a requirement to undertake travel as part of this post.

More Details >>

Consortium Manager – Third Sector Support for Derbyshire (3D)

at Derbyshire Rural Community Council

30 hours per week
Salary NJC PO Scale 39 £31,606 per annum pro rata (pay award pending)
Base to be negotiated with post holder, but must be able to travel around the county and to meetings within the East Midlands region.

Derbyshire Rural Community Council is seeking to appoint a manager with experience at senior level in the voluntary sector to provide leadership and support to a consortium of 27 VCS infrastructure organisations.  Good networking and communication skills are required and experience in representing the sector in wider partnerships is essential.

Closing date:  5pm on Monday 21st July 2008
Interviews:  Wednesday 30th July 2008

Application packs are available from the DRCC website www.derbyshirercc.org.uk, or contact Emma Simpson at e.simpson@derbysrcc.org.uk or on 01629 821926.

Help at Home Co-ordinator Marketing & Promotion

Amber Valley CVS require an experienced and highly motivated individual to join their Help at Home Team.

This post offers varied and demanding work to promote the Help at Home Project, which
provides support to elderly and disabled people enabling them to live independently.
The service provides domestic and gardening support across Amber Valley and Erewash.

Key tasks

• To promote Help at Home Service for Domestic and Gardening.
• To undertake assessment for new customers and their needs.
• To support Help at Home workers of Amber Valley CVS
• To provide general support for the office based Co-ordinator.
• To contribute to the aims of Amber Valley CVS

To take on this challenging and demanding role the successful candidate will need:

• Experience in marketing and promotion
• Presentation Skills
• Ability to research, develop and maintain strategic links with specific audiences
• Excellent people skills
• Knowledge of working with vulnerable adults and have an understanding of their needs to enable independent living.

Salary: £17314 per annum; 37 hours per week; contract length: 12 months
6 weeks Annual holidays (pro rata) + Bank Holidays + pension

Closing Date: 9am 18th July 2008
Interviews: 28th July 2008. The interview will consist of a formal question and answer session and a 10 minute presentation.

For an application pack for this post please phone Amber Valley CVS on 01773 512076 or e-mail: admin@avcvs.org

East Midlands Regional ICT Champion

18.5 hours per week, Scale Point 29 - 31 £23749 - £25320 pro rata
3 year fixed term contract with potential for extension

We are looking for an ICT Development Worker who will champion the merits of ICT to the voluntary and community sector (VCS) in the East Midlands area

Key tasks include:

• To research, develop and implement both a regional and 7 sub-regional IT/ICT strategies.
• To monitor and analyse policy and news relating to the use of ICT
• To develop and maintain a directory of regional IT/ICT training and support providers
• To facilitate regular regional ICT network meetings

Office based within the East Midlands. An information pack and application can be downloaded below or by telephoning 01663 735350 or email hello@highpeakcvs.org.uk.

Closing date for applications is 5pm Thursday 10th July 2008.   
Please note that CV’s will not be accepted.
If you require the application pack in any other format please let us know. 
High Peak CVS seek to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Development Worker

Volunteer Centre Glossop
(28 hours per week.   Salary   £21,412 pro rata (pay award pending)

This exciting new project will support Third Sector organisations in the Glossopdale area. Working with organisations who involve volunteers, supporting their development, we are looking for a dedicated worker to join our team. If you have the drive and enthusiasm to shape and develop a new project then we would like to hear from you.

This post is funded by Tameside and Glossop PCT.

Curther details at vcglossop.org.uk/index.asp?ID=180

Health Trainer & Community Health Champions Project Co-ordinator at Community Voluntary Partners

30 hours per week. Starting salary £19,463 pro rata.
Initially a 12 month contract, extension subject to funding

This is an exciting opportunity to develop a brand new project supporting
local people to make positive changes to their lifestyle. The successful
candidate will be responsible for:
• Supporting the recruitment and development of Health Trainers and
Community Health Champions
• Co-ordinating the Health Trainer project
• Monitoring the impact of Community Health Champions and the
project’s progress
• Liaison with the community, voluntary and statutory sectors including
Derbyshire County PCT

Previous experience of project development, implementation and evaluation
is essential
For an information pack email cvpadmin@bolsovercen.org.uk download
from www.bolsovercen.org.uk or telephone Jo on 01623 747147
Closing date for applications is 5.00pm Friday June 20.
Interviews planned for week commencing June 30.

Experienced Advice Worker at High Peak Citizens Advice Bureau

(working in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support)

2.5 days per week
Salary: £22,122 pro-rata (pay award pending) + 5% pension contribution + 25 days holiday.

High Peak CAB need an experienced, generalist advice worker to work with people who have been diagnosed with cancer.  The successful candidate will be an experienced advice worker with a good all-round knowledge, and will be used to working under some pressure, to tight deadlines.

The post will involve travel around a wide rural area, but will be based in Buxton.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Closing date: 27th June (5pm)
Interviews: 7th July

Application packs from: Gail Clayton on 01298 214550 or write to Gail Clayton, High Peak CAB, 26 SpringGardens, Buxton, SK17 6DE.

PA work for High Peak Project
with Derbyshire Coalition for Inclusive Living

This post is for a trial / temporary period only.

This post will require you to work as a Personal Assistant to a lady in the Buxton area.  You would be required to assist her with her paid employment using her car to drive her to and from various places of work in the High Peak district.  A clean driving license would be essential.  You would need to load and unload tables, display stands and boxes to and from her car and set them up or take down at various events she attends as part of her work.  You may also be required to assist in serving drinks at the events.

You would need to have clear, legible handwriting and basic office skills to take notes and keep records for her.  It would be essential to keep client information and records confidential at all times.

No personal care would be required but flexibility and a willingness to support the employer with any assistance she requires would be essential.

Work would start between 9am and 10.30am depending on the day’s schedule.  You would be required to work four hours on Monday, 6 hours Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with a late afternoon or evening shift approximately once per month.  There will also be occasional work on Saturdays or Sundays so a willingness to be flexible would be an advantage.
Exact days and times of work are subject to negotiation with the employer.

Rate of pay £8.00 per hour – no enhancement for weekend or bank holiday working.

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Development Worker at Derbyshire Dales CVS

NJC Scale 6, points 26-28 (£21,412 - £22,845) pro rata
22.2 hours per week

Derbyshire Dales CVS supports local voluntary and community groups right across the Derbyshire Dales, and runs projects that support disadvantaged and marginalised people.

They currently have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Development Worker. The post will be based at the Agricultural Business Centre, Bakewell.

As a development worker at Derbyshire Dales CVS you will have a varied and interesting role, which will include the following:

• Contributing to the Derbyshire Dales CVS core functions through the identification of gaps in local voluntary and community sector provision and working with others to develop solutions.
• Enhancing the effectiveness of new and developing organisations and groups by providing relevant advice, information, training and support.
• A particular focus on development work relating to health and social care issues.
• Represent Derbyshire Dales CVS at relevant network meetings, forums and working groups.

The successful applicant will need the following qualities.

• A good knowledge of the voluntary and community sector;
• A good knowledge of Rural Communities, particularly in the Derbyshire Dales.
• Good communications skills, and good standards of numeracy, literacy and I.T. skills.
• An ability to work with people both individually and in groups.
• Good time and self-management skills.

Derbyshire Dales CVS strives to be an equal opportunities employer. Appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory CRB check.

Closing date: 5pm Friday 27th June 2008
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 8th July 2008

For a full job pack including full job description and person specification contact: Tel: 01629 812154 or it can be downloaded from www.ddcvs.org.uk If you would like to discuss the post before you apply, call Neil on 01629 810901.

DDCVS makes a commitment to guarantee an interview to any disabled applicants who meet the minimum person specification for the job.

Signposting or Support (SoS) Team Leader Vacancy

Amber Valley CVS require an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our Senior Management Team.

This post offers varied and challenging work co-ordinating and supervising our SoS team, who provide support to families and young people in Amber Valley and Erewash.

Key tasks:

• To co-ordinate, supervise and support the work of the SOS Team in Amber Valley and Erewash.
• To work in partnership with colleagues from health, social care and the voluntary sector to assess and support the needs of families and children where social exclusion/deprivation is a factor.
• To contribute to the work of Amber Valley CVS’s Senior Management Team
• To contribute to the aims of Amber Valley CVS

To take on this challenging and rewarding role the successful candidate will need:- experience of supervising a team, budget management and report writing skills, experience of multi agency working and effective communication skills.

Essential knowledge areas include: social exclusion, current legislation relating to Safeguarding children and Young People, the Common Assessment Framework and effective supervision.

Salary - £22,467 per annum; 37 hours per week - pa
6 weeks Annual holidays (pro rata) + Bank Holidays + pension

Closing Date: 9am 24 June 2008
Interviews: 2 July 2008

Contract length: Two years
Previous applicants need not apply
The interview will consist of a formal question and answer session and a 10 minute presentation.

For an application pack for this post please phone Amber Valley CVS on 01773 512076 or e-mail: admin@avcvs.org
An answering service is available out of office hours — please leave your name,
address, phone number and the title of the job you are interested in.

Executive Director Vacancy at Groundwork Derby & Derbyshire

Langley Mill, Derbyshire
Circa £50,000 with contributory pension

The person: You will be an ambitious and dynamic professional, with a track record in
the management and development of charitable business or social enterprise.

The role: You will lead the trust’s 40+ staff team and develop and expand the trust’s
urban and rural partnerships in the city of Derby and 5 Derbyshire district/borough
council areas. You will front the trust’s business planning and will lead in the
development of new services and programmes. You will work closely with local,
regional and national partners in the voluntary, corporate and public sectors and will
take principal responsibility for the development and delivery of the trust’s diverse
£3m annual programme.

Closing date: 25 May 2008
Interview date: 18 June 2008

For further information and an application pack, visit www.gdd.org.uk
or telephone Kate on 01773 539403.

Derbyshire Local Involvement Network (Derbyshire LINk)

Due to the posts having access to children and vulnerable adults, candidates will be required to undertake a Criminal Record Check.

All posts will require access to own vehicle and the ability to drive.

LINks staff will be jointly managed by Amber Valley CVS and North Derbyshire Voluntary Action.

Closing date for all applications: 9am 2nd May 2008

All positions include a 5% non contributory stakeholder pension and 6wks holiday + bank holidays.

Please telephone 01773 512076, or email admin@avcvs.org for application pack.

LINk Manager

We require a highly skilled person for this important and challenging post which will develop local involvement in health & social care service planning and evaluation. The role involves managing staff and resources effectively and innovatively to develop and expand LINk. Experience of working within an identified budget, providing reports for contract management and for wider reporting to members steering group and stakeholders is desirable. Ability to operate across Derbyshire and occasionally further afield with people in public, voluntary and independent sectors is required.

Hours of work 37 hours per wk
Salary £25,625 pa
Based in Chesterfield with travel around Derbyshire
Interview date: 19th May 2008

Co-ordinator for Derbyshire LINk

Your role will be to support the LINk manager in developing Local Involvement Networks by putting in place administration and other work systems to respond to contract needs, administration for LINks staff such as HR, finance and purchasing as well as systems to respond to general enquiries about LINks. You will be a point of contact for LINks staff in the absence of the manager, giving advice where appropriate. You will have specific responsibilities for planning LINks events and for administration relating to LINks steering group and networks. Your ideas and experience of working with people in public, voluntary and independent sectors and project management skills will be fully utilised in this role.

Hours of work 37 hours per wk
Salary £22,467 pa
Based in Ripley
Interview date: 27th May 2008

 Development Workers (x2) for Derbyshire LINk

Your role will be to make contact with people in public, voluntary and independent sectors to gain responses and involvement in planning, evaluation and inspection of health and social care services used by Derbyshire people. Experience of dealing with a wide range of people, being able to draw from them constructive ideas and report this information in a quantitative and qualitative way will be essential. You must be able to develop your own understanding of specific issues and services.
You will need good communication skills and have the ability to encourage engagement with those who seldom speak out. Skills to maintain databases, spreadsheets and other records will be needed to track your activity and contacts.

Hours of work 37 hours per wk
Salary £20,096 pa
Based in Ripley with travel around Derbyshire
Job share considered
Interview date: 29th May 2008

Administration Support for Derbyshire LINk

This post requires a highly organised person with skills & qualifications in all Microsoft products, particularly Access and a proven track record of providing administration support. LINks is a new initiative and the ability to create and maintain administration systems is essential.

Hours of work 37 hours per wk
Salary £12,963 pa
Based in Chesterfield
Interview date: 21st May 2008

Web Developer at Digital Umbrella

37 hours per week, Salary Scale SO1 29 - 31
(£23,749 - £25,320) Based on experience

Digital Umbrella is the growing, dynamic and vibrant IT social enterprise of High Peak CVS. Based in Whaley Bridge, it provides web services,  multimedia and consultancy services to a range of client groups: 3rd sector organisations, individuals and businesses. 

We are seeking a talented individual with considerable experience in developing websites for organisations, a flair for graphical design, and proficiency in programming web applications such as content management systems.

You will have an excellent working knowledge of Dreamweaver and a graphical design package such as Fireworks or Photoshop; be fluent in HTML and CSS; be competent in implementing user interfaces through Javascript and the DOM; and have significant experience of programming database web interfaces using ASP.

This is a key position within a small team, and the successful applicant will be expected to take a role in developing the direction of the web services of Digital Umbrella, tendering and attending selection interviews with clients.

Benefits include a 5% pension contribution, the equivalent of 25 days a year holiday (pro rota for part time positions) a modern office environment and working with a small team of  dedicated and committed colleagues and stakeholders .

An application pack can be downloaded below, or by telephoning 01663 736436 or email to hello@highpeakcvs.org.uk.

Application Pack:
Applicant Introductory Letter
Application Form
Guidance Notes for Application Form
Job Description and Person Specification
Web Skills Self-Assessment Form
Web Portfolio Form

The closing date for applications is 5 pm Monday 31st March 2008.  Please note that CV’s will not be accepted. If you require the application pack in any other format please let us know. 

High Peak CVS seek to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Accessibility Transport Partnership Officer

The Derbyshire Dales and High Peak Accessibility Partnership is a new Partnership created to address accessibility and social inclusion issues. Following the establishment of the Partnership, we have a vacancy within the Integrated Transport Group for a Transport Partnership Officer.

The successful applicant will be responsible for developing and implementing a locally focused Accessibility Strategy for the Partnership, as well as project managing the delivery of an annual programme of capital schemes.

Closing date: 30 March 2008

jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobdetails.asp?jobid=19024

Derbyshire Rural Community Council Chief Officer Vacancy

Derbyshire Rural Community Council will be seeking to appoint a new Chief Officer in the near future. Directors would be interested to receive expressions of interest in such a post, with a view to arranging an informal discussion.

Contact, in complete confidence, Mr Mike Crompton, Chair of DRCC Board on 01663 744248 or pmcrompton@hayfield.uk.com.

Project Officer, Third Sector Support for Derbyshire (3D)

£28,919 - 37 hours per week, 3 Year Contract
at Derbyshire Rural Community Council

Third Sector Support for Derbyshire (3D) is a Consortium of third sector support agencies working to provide the best possible support to frontline third sector groups. 3D has secured Big Lottery Funding to establish a new project called 'A Voice for the Third Sector' in Derbyshire. The project will work with frontline third sector groups to enable them to engage productively with representational partnerships. To make that project a success we are looking to recruit a talented and enthusiastic Project Officer with substantial experience of training, networking and policy interpretation.

Applications packs are available from www.derbyshirercc.org.uk. For more details please email Lizzie Marko at lizziem@derbysrcc.org.uk or call 01629 821927.
Closing date: 10 am Wednesday 26th March 2008
Interviews: 8th April 2008

Derbyshire Coalition for Inclusive Living

Young Disabled Person’s Volunteering Project - 3 Vacancies

Young Person’s Development Officer
(£21,412 - £22,845 pa pro rata, 22 hours per week)
(DCIL offers a contributory stakeholder pension scheme)

To recruit, train and support young disabled people throughout Derbyshire to be volunteers and to enjoy a successful volunteering experience.  To increase the active participation of young disabled people in our organisation as members, volunteers and users of our services.

Sessional Youth Worker
(£21,412 - £22,845 pa pro rata, 5 hours per month)

To develop and facilitate a DCIL youth forum to promote the wider inclusion of young people in our organisation and to ensure they are supported to influence the Young Disabled Person’s
Volunteering Project.
This v involved project is supported by V – inspiring a million more young volunteers

Independent Living Advisor
(£21,412 - £22,845 pa pro rata, 18½ hours per week)
(DCIL offers a contributory stakeholder pension scheme)

To work with our Independent Living Team to provide information, advice and support with all aspects of receiving and managing Direct Payments and Self Directed Support.

Application packs from:
Derbyshire Coalition for Incusive Living, Park Road, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 3EF.
Telephone: 01773 740246; Fax: 01773 570185; Minicom: 01773 748452
Email: admin@dcil.org.uk or www.dcil.org.uk

Completed applications must be submitted by 9.00am Friday 28 March 2008.

Senior Youth Volunteering Development Manager
Youth Volunteering Development Manager
Youth Volunteering Advisor - 2 posts

In April 2008, ‘vInvolved’ a New National Youth Volunteering Programme will begin. Funding from the charity V has been secured to develop quality and diverse youth volunteering opportunities. This exciting partnership between BTCV and Volunteer Centres Derbyshire is looking for four posts to support our new project across the county.

The senior post will manage the team and provide project management towards targets.

The manager post will support organisations and drive the project forward towards its targets.

The two advisor posts are a great opportunity to work with young people, get them involved and support their development.

If you are creative, believe young people have a lot to offer and have the ability to inspire, come and join our team.

For the Volunteer Centre vacancies, please contact Jo Ward for an informal discussion at the number below. Application packs should be downloaded from http://vcglossop.org.uk or via email info@gvb.org.uk, telephone 01457 865722.

For BTCV vacancies, for an application pack, please e-mail: recruitment@btcv.org.uk or telephone the recruitment line on: 01302 388844 quoting the reference number, or to apply online visit www.btcv.org. You can also download an application form and view a job description from our website.

Closing date: 5pm, Monday 31st March 2008.

Older People's Advocacy Coordinator Vacancy

at Peaks and Dales Advocacy

Salary £21,412 (pro rata)

This is a part time post (15 hrs per week) starting in April ’08 funded for three years.

The appropriate appointee must have:

• A passion for fairness and justice
• Experience and understanding of advocacy
• An empathy with and interest in older people
• An ability to represent and sometimes challenge effectively, sensitively and assertively
• Basic computer skills and organisational flair
• General ability to communicate and get along with people

For a chat about what the job entails speak to Russ or Ann on 01298 73765
For an application pack speak to Sheila or Peter on 01298 79539
Email padaf@btconnect.com
www.peaksanddalesadvocacy.org.uk

Deadline for the return of applications Friday 15 February 08

This project is funded by Comic Relief

Community Development Worker

30 hours per week
£19,463  scale 5 point 23 pro rata per annum

The Farming Life Centre are seeking an enthusiastic worker with strong farming links to develop and coordinate a range of activities and services which will support the health and well-being of the Peak District farming community, including a volunteer health trainer scheme and a community garden project.

For more information and an application pack please contact Julia Cook on 01298 85162 or email juliacook@thefarminglifecentre.org.uk

Applications to be submitted by 18 February 2008.

Project Coordinator for Volunteer Health Trainers

23 hours per week
£19,463  scale 5 point 23 pro rata per annum, Pension and Travel Expenses

South Derbyshire CVS are seeking an enthusiastic person with experience in all aspects of volunteer management and an interest in health. The successful candidate will be capable of developing and coordinating this new service.

The project will support a variety of communities in South Derbyshire but with a particular emphasis on those experiencing social exclusion. They will recruit and train volunteers who will give information and signpost people in their community to access support on a range of health issues.  Please contact South Derbyshire CVS for an application pack quoting HT.

Closing Date: Friday 1st February 2008
Interview:  Week commencing 11th February 2008

South Derbyshire CVS supports equal opportunities in employment.

South Derbyshire CVS, 46-48 Grove Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 9DD,
Tel 01283 550163, www.sdcvs.org.uk , email office@sdcvs.org.uk

Grapevine Project Director

We are a mental health charity which runs a community cafe and facilitates a range of creative and therapeutic groups.

We need a dynamic, creative, flexible and self-sufficient individual to help us realise our ambitious aims. Developing, fundraising, managing, intergrating, building community spirit.
 
Salary £21,000 p.a for 34 hours per week
Job share considered.

For an application form, further details or an informal discussion contact:  
GRAPEVINE PROJECT, 4 St James Terrace, Buxton, SK17 6HS
Tel 01298 72283 or Email: julie@grapevine15.wanadoo.co.uk

Closing date – Monday 26th November 2007
Interviews   – Tues 4th and Weds 5th December 2007
Commencing - Jan 3rd 2008

Information and Development Officer
at Stockport Community and Voluntary Services

Contract: 6 months (maternity cover)
Salary Scale:  6: Spinal Column Point 26 (£21,412) pro rata
Working hours: 21 hours per week
Main purpose: To support and develop voluntary and community groups in Stockport and be responsible for the information service including the production of the newsletter, leaflets and resource pack. 

For an application pack please email pam@stockportcvs.co.uk or ring 0161 477 0246.
For an informal chat or if you have any questions please ring Naomi or Janet on 0161 477 0246. Download: Job Description

Deadline for applications: 26th November 2007 noon
Interviews will be held on: 3rd December 2007

Please send completed application forms to Pam Snelson at: pam@stockportcvs.co.uk
or post to: Stockport CVS, Russell Morley House, 8-16 Lower Hillgate, Stockport, SK1 1JE

Web Developer at Digital Umbrella

37 hours per week, Salary Scale 6 Point 26-28 (£20,295-£21,654)

We are seeking a talented individual with considerable experience in developing websites for organisations, a flair for graphical design, and proficiency in programming web applications such as content management systems.

You will have an excellent working knowledge of Dreamweaver and a graphical design package such as Fireworks or Photoshop; be fluent in HTML and CSS; be competent in implementing user interfaces through Javascript and the DOM; and have significant experience of programming database web interfaces using ASP.

This is a key position within a small team, and the successful applicant will be expected to take a role in developing the direction of the web services of Digital Umbrella, tendering and attending selection interviews with clients.

Further details and applications pack on Digital Umbrella website

Assistant Web Designer

20 hours per week, Scale 5 Point 22-25 (£18,450 - £20,235 pa pro rata)

We are seeking a talented individual with experience of designing websites and laying out website content. You will work alongside two web developers to create websites using a content management system. This will involve designing the graphics and layout for new sites, and entering and arranging content for new and existing sites.

You will have a flair for designing websites with appealing graphics and layout; a good working knowledge of Dreamweaver and a graphical design package such as Fireworks or Photoshop, and be fluent in HTML and CSS. You will be able to work effectively with clients to create websites that meet their needs.

Although part time, this post has the potential to expand as the organisation grows

Further details and applications pack on Digital Umbrella website

Glossop Women’s Aid Voluntary Coordinator

25 hours per week (the post is for one year only)
Local government pay scale point 20

Glossop Women’s Aid is a dynamic and evolving voluntary sector agency, providing
 the full range of domestic abuse services to women and children.  We are now
seeking to expand our team by recruiting a Voluntary Coordinator.

The purpose of the job is to recruit and train volunteers to work throughout Glossop Women’s Aid Services and to promote and publicise our organisation in the High Peak.

Flexible working hours will be required to meet the needs of the project.  The post is open to women only Section 7(ii) of the SDA 1975 applies.  For an information pack email gwa@f2s.com or telephone 01457 856675. 

Closing date for completed applications is 6.00 pm Monday 24th September 2007.

Interviews will take place on 10th October 2007.

New Mills Volunteer Centre Support Worker

11 Hours per week - to work on 2 days
Salary £ 11,544  pro rata.  Funded to March 2008

The successful applicant will :
Provide admin assistance including word processingand data input work
Cover reception as necessary
Assist with the organisation of group activities
Oversee the Community Car Scheme

Ring 01663 744196 for more information and an application pack

Closing Date Monday 24th September 2007

The Grapevine Cafe/Project Supervisor

A Buxton charity which supports people who experience mental health difficulties is looking for a Cafe Supervisor, responsible for supervising the day to day running of the cafe and to support the volunteers in their cafe roles.

Initially for a 6-month fixed term contract, 20 hours per week (times to be negotiated)

Salary £5.50 per hour

For an application form and further details contact :
Grapevine Cafe, 15 Scarsdale Place, Buxton, Derbyshire. SK17 6EF
Tel: 01298 72283 or e-mail: julie@grapevine15.wanadoo.co.uk

Closing date - Monday 29th January 2007
Interviews - Tuesday 6th February 2007

Consortium Coordinator - Derbyshire Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure Consortium

Scale: PO  Scale 35 - £27,492 - £28,221

Hours per week: 18 ½ -   Secondment considered

Base: To be agreed with the post holder
The post is funded to 31 March 2008

Derbyshire Rural Community Council are seeking an officer with experience at a senior level in the voluntary sector to provide leadership and support to the Consortium. Good networking and communication skills and experience in representing the sector in wider partnerships essential.

Deadline for applications: 9.00am Monday 22 January 2007

Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 31 January 2007

For further information and an application pack please contact: 
Lizzie Marko, DRCC, Church St, Wirksworth. Derbyshire, DE4 4EY
Tel: 01629 821927, Email: lizziem@derbysrcc.org.uk

Consortium Co-ordinator Job Description

Derbyshire Community Foundation - Accounts Clerk

Hours: 20 per week
Salary: £6,000
Annual Leave: 25 days pro rata
Pension: 5% employers ‘matched’ contribution to pension scheme of employee’s choice
Responsible to: Assistant Director - Finance
Job Purpose: To work alongside the Assistant Director – Finance to ensure the efficient management of Derbyshire Community Foundation’s internal finances. To support the Assistant Director – Finance in establishing and managing office administrative systems, supporting the smooth running of the organisation. To attend and minute Finance and Board Meetings as required.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• To provide financial / administrative support to the Assistant Director - Finance
• To provide the Foundation with day to day financial services, such as the recording of all funds / donations received, grants made, writing and recording of cheques / BACS, payment of invoices and issuing of invoice receipts, maintenance of manual filing systems, input of data using Sage and Excel systems etc.
• To provide accurate financial records and control systems for the Foundation
• To assist in the preparation of quarterly and year end accounts
• To assist, as required with banking procedures, and liaison with bank signatories and other associated tasks
• To maintain the petty cash system
• To produce agendas for, and minutes of, Finance and Board meetings in consultation with appropriate staff
• To book venues and catering etc for meetings/events as required
• To attend meetings (including staff meetings) as required
• To assist in the ordering of stationery and other office materials as required
• Any other duties which may arise from time to time (this is a small, busy office, and all staff share office cover and phone answering duties etc)

How to apply:
Full details on how to apply, including the job description and application form are available to download from www.derbyshirecommunityfoundation.co.uk
Applications must be received by 5pm on Friday 20th October 2006.
We do not accept CV's or agencies.

Director of Glossop & District Volunteer Centre 

£26,928 to £30,843

Our new Director will have the drive and energy to develop volunteering activity and service delivery in Glossop and the High Peak. They will champion the development and delivery of volunteering opportunities, strategies and policies.

They will be an innovator in volunteering and voluntary sector practice and will aspire to the highest standards of voluntary sector activity in Glossop and the High Peak. They will be experienced at exploiting new and existing funding opportunities. 

The new Director will be an inspirational manager who will lead, and motivate a small and diverse staff team. 

Details from:  01457 865722 or info@gvb.org.uk
Interviews will be held 9th November 2006
Closing Date:  27th October 2006

Scale – SO2-PO Range 37 - £29.010 / Hours 37

An exciting opportunity to be involved in the inception and development of Community Voluntary Partners, providing support to the community and voluntary sector across the District of Bolsover.

The post is initially being advertised as a fixed term contract until March 2008 with future funding being sought.

Summary – The post holder will be expected to provide leadership and strategic management for all the functions of the organisation and to be involved in the development and implementation of support and training for the community and voluntary sector across the District of Bolsover.
Education to degree level or equivalent essential.
Application need to be received at the Wirksworth office by 5.00 p.m. on 30th October 2006.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 7th November

For further information and an application pack please contact:
Lizzie Marko at
DRCC, Church St, Wirksworth. Derbyshire. DE4 4EY.
Tel: 01629 821927
Email: lizzie@derbysrcc.org.uk
Community Voluntary Partners operates an equal opportunities policy.

Volunteer Coordinator

£22293 (20 hour’s pro rata) 

Volunteer Centre Glossop are looking for an enthusiastic individual who will maximise the benefits of volunteering to both the individual and the community by ensuring all are able to approach our service with confidence and receive appropriate levels of support and information.

The successful candidate will be organised, enthusiastic, IT literate and able to communicate easily with a wide range of people.  You will have a proactive approach to gathering and disseminating information, and a commitment to equal opportunities.

Details from:     01457 865722 or info@gvb.org.uk
Closing Date:    Thursday 7th September  2006
Interview Date:  Wednesday 27th September 2006

Development Worker at Grapevine Cafe Project
responsible for fundraising and the overall development  of this project, initially for a 12 month fixed term contract, 25 hours per week. Salary £17,352 pa pro rata.

The Grapevive Cafe Project is a Buxton charity which supports people who experience
mental health difficulties.

For an application form and further details contact Grapevine Café 15 Scarsdale Place, Buxton, SK17 6EF, Tel 01298 72283 or Email julie@grapevine15.wanadoo.co.uk

Closing date - Friday 7th July. Interviews - Friday 14th July

Office and Finance Support Worker at High Peak CVS
20 Hours per week Scale 3 Point 14 - 17 £14787   06/07 Rates Pro Rata  

This post will provide administrative support to the Office and Finance Manager and the Chief Executive, along with providing a reception service and appropriate practical office services to community groups, including the community print service.

You will ensure a welcoming and staffed reception area, liaise with groups wishing to hire rooms and equipment, as well as carrying out general administrative tasks such as filing and typing.

The successful applicant will have experience of Microsoft Office software, including ‘Word’, `Access’ and Excel, have good verbal communication and written literacy skills and be willing to maintain office administrative systems.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 26th June. 

As we are advertising two vacancies, please ensure you write in the post you are applying for on page 2 of the application form. Please note that CV’s will not be accepted. If you require the application pack in any other format please let us know.  High Peak CVS seek to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Project & Group Support /Administrator for The Small Group Project at High Peak CVS
(20 hours) Salary Scale 4 Point 19 £16740 Pro rata £9049  

This post offers an opportunity to be fully involved in developing and implementing a range of support services for small, disadvantaged and marginalized voluntary and community groups in the High Peak through our ‘Small Group Project’.

Excellent organisational skills, accuracy and attention to detail are required, together with good communication and interpersonal skills. Additionally some knowledge of the voluntary or community sector would be desirable.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 26th June. 

As we are advertising two vacancies, please ensure you write in the post you are applying for on page 2 of the application form. Please note that CV’s will not be accepted. If you require the application pack in any other format please let us know.  High Peak CVS seek to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Development Team Support Worker at High Peak CVS
20 hours per week, Scale 4 Point 18 - 21 £16137 06/07 rates Pro Rata  

You will be working offering administrative support to the Development programme team. The work will be varied and not just limited to typing and traditional office administrative work such as filing! You will also be helping to organise meetings/ events and assisting with other special projects, as well as accompanying workers on occasions when working with groups.

The successful applicant will be able to manage a varied workload for a number of projects; prioritise and organise effectively, using their own initiative; maintain office administrative systems; have sound experience of using Microsoft Office programmes; and work well in a team.

The closing date for applications is 9am Wednesday 29 March 2006.  Interviews will be on Friday 7 April. Please note that CV’s will not be accepted. If you require the application pack in any other format please let us know.  High Peak CVS seek to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Office and Finance Support Worker at High Peak CVS
20 Hours per week Scale 3 Point 14 - 17 £14787   06/07 Rates Pro Rata  

This post will provide administrative support to the Office and Finance Manager and the Chief Executive, along with providing a reception service and appropriate practical office services to community groups, including the community print service.

You will ensure a welcoming and staffed reception area, liaise with groups wishing to hire rooms and equipment, as well as carrying out general administrative tasks such as filing and typing.

The successful applicant will have experience of Microsoft Office software, including ‘Word’, `Access’ and Excel, have good verbal communication and written literacy skills and be willing to maintain office administrative systems.

The closing date for applications is 9am Wednesday 29 March 2006.  Interviews will be on Monday 10 April. Please note that CV’s will not be accepted. If you require the application pack in any other format please let us know.  High Peak CVS seek to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Cafe Co-ordinator - Gamesley Community Café Project

An enthusiastic and well organized person to co-ordinate and manage a new Café Project (an initiative of the local churches).

Salary £16,000 p. a. with bonus potential (Must be in sympathy with the Christian ethos of the enterprise).

Details and application forms: Ann Howarth, The Jericho Project, The Geoffrey Allen Centre, Winster Mews, Gamesley, Glossop, Derbyshire SK13 0LU Tel: 01457 868740

Email:  office@jerichoproject.wanadoo.co.uk
Closing date for applications: 28th February.

Stockport Council for Voluntary Service

Stockport CVS is currently looking for 3 people to join our team. In requesting an application pack please quote the relevant job reference number.

Full Time Director (Ref: DP1)

 £26,157 - £29,004 - NJC APT&C SO2 /POSCP34-38                         

SCVS is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual toprovide strategic direction to a well established and motivated team that arecommitted to supporting the work of the voluntary and community sector inStockport.

• excellent organisational,communication and leadership skills
• a proven knowledge of thevoluntary and community sector
• substantial experience ofstrategic planning and partnership working
•  financial managementexperience
• the ability to lead acommitted team of staff

Closing date: 1st February, interviews will be held on Thursday 9th February.

Funding Officer (Ref: Fund1) - Full Time (37 Hour)

£18,993 – £20,235 (Salary scale from April 2006) - NJC scale 5 point 23 – 25     

• Experience of supporting voluntary and community groups
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience of working independently and as a team.
• Some knowledge of funding in the voluntary and community sector

Closing date: 17th February, interviews will be held on Monday 27th February.

Funding Administration Officer (Ref: Admin1) - Part time (19hrs per week)

£13,854 – £14,523 (pro rata £7,114 – £7,457) (Salary scale from April 2006)
NJC scale 1-2, point 11 -13                       

The successful person will be responsible for providing administrative support to SCVS’ funding team. They will have:

• Relevant administration experience, including minute taking
• Good ICT skills
• Experience of working independently and as a team.
• Experience of supporting and organising events

Closing date: 17th February, interviews will be held on Monday 27th February.

Application forms for all posts can be obtained from:
Stockport CVS, 8-16 Lower Hillgate, Stockport SK1 1JE 
Tel: 0161 477 0246
Email doris@stockportcvs.co.uk
Web www.stockportcvs.org.uk 

SCVS is an equal opportunities employer.
Funding Posts are supported by the Big Lottery Fund.

Director - Glossop & District Volunteer Bureau

£26,000 to £29,958

Our new Director will have the drive and energy to lead, motivate and inspire a diverse staff team. They will champion the development and delivery of volunteering strategies and policies and will foster a framework within which volunteering opportunities will continue to grow and flourish.

To be successful you will need to take an innovative approach to future service delivery and will be experienced at creating new funding opportunities.   You will have an entrepreneurial approach, and the ability to support a Trustee Board in all aspects of its work. 

You will use your managerial skills to effectively implement the vision of the Bureau that “GVB works to promote volunteering for all in order to improve the quality of life for Glossop residents”.

Details from:  01457 865722 or info@gvb.org.uk
Interviews will be held 28th February
Closing Date: 17th February 2006

Glossop Volunteer Bureau aspires to be an equal opportunities organisation.

Youth Volunteering Project Manager  - Glossop Volunteer Bureau

If you enjoy working with young people, have experience of project management and are looking for a challenge then you could be the new manager of our Hands On! Project.

To run a vibrant volunteering project aimed at people aged between 12 and 21 in which the volunteers design their own voluntary projects. Experience of working with young people and the ability to inspire them and create a fun atmosphere is essential. Includes evening and weekend work. More details of Hands On! project on the GVB website.

Salary £19,656 - £21,654

Deadline for completed applications is 5pm Thur 16 February.

Application packs can be obtained from GVB preferably by e-mail – info@gvb.org.uk , telephone 01457 865722 or by calling into the offices 73 High Street West .

Glossop Volunteer Bureau aspires to be an equal opportunities organisation.

Marketing & PR Assistant to Project Officer 

Part-time/consultancy position - 14 hrs per week on flexible basis

LEADER+ in the Peak, Dales and Moorlands is a European community initiative to assist rural communities in improving quality of life and economic prosperity in their local area. The programme contains six experimental projects focusing on the needs of women and young people (14-30 year olds). It has a total value of £2.5 million (including matching funds) and runs until December 2006. The programme will also develop transregional and transnational projects as part of its commitment to cooperation working. The six experimental projects are:

•  Gateway (through the Arts)
•  Tourism Forum
•  Access
•  Young People's Enterprise Unit
•  College of the Peak
•  Women's Enterprise Unit

Job Description

We are looking for a self-employed person/consultant to provide temporary assistance on a part-time basis for the Project Officer with a number of specified tasks; in particular:

• To develop the LEADER+ Celebration Event for spring 2006. Tasks to range from booking the venue, keynote speaker to coordinating and liasing with projects for presentations. Design workshop content and delivery, outputs and outcomes through to evaluation and actions.
• Produce up to 4 newsletters during 2006 in conjunction with Orange Box Design and LEADER+ Projects.
• Ensure website is kept up-to-date with regular changes to news, project information etc
• Produce other marketing/PR information – working with projects and COGS (evaluation consultants) / Peak District Rural Deprivation Forum) (PDRDF) drawing on Mid Term Evaluation to raise awareness of LEADER+ in the Peak, Dales & Moorlands.
• Other work as required to assist the Project Officer with the promotion of the programme as appropriate

The post will be based in the centre of Bakewell and will be responsible to the LEADER + Project Officer. For an informal discussion please contact Cathie Clarke on 01629 816266

Please forward a CV and supporting letter to Cathie Clarke, Project Officer, LEADER+ Peak, Dales & Moorlands, DDEP Rural Action Zone, Aldern House, Baslow Road , BAKEWELL, Derbyshire , DE45 1AE .

Closing date: 15th December 2005
Interviews: week beginning 19th December 2005

Transport Co-Ordinator / Receptionist at New Mills Volunteer Centre

27.5 Hours per week (Monday-Friday 10am-4pm with half hour lunch break)
Starting salary £10,210 (NJC Scale 2, Points 12)

The successful applicant will:
•  Be responsible for managing the running of the Transport Scheme and all other Transport activities of the Centre
•  Provide an efficient point of contact for visitors to the Centre

Application Packs available from: The Office Manager, 33/35 Union Road,New Mills, High Peak SK22 3EL, Tel: 01663 744196

Closing date - Noon Monday 5th December 2005
Assessment & Interviews will take place on 12th / 13th December 2005

Administration Team Leader at Amber Valley CVS

Amber Valley CVS require a highly skilled person for this important and pressurised post. You will have previous line management experience and appropriate IT skills for running payroll and maintaining staff records. You will require knowledge of Human Resources and current employment law legislation and posses excellent communication and organisational skills with a professional approach.

The main duties are:

• To provide central administrative services for the organisation and support the development of those services to the wider voluntary and community sector.
• To manage Human Resources records and connected issues including provision of payroll services.
• To contribute as a member of the Extended Senior Management Team
• To maintain an effective information and communications systems.
• To promote the organisation.

The Administration Team Leader is accountable for the effective administration of the organisation - the effectiveness of all other staff is to a large part dependent on this position functioning well. The post deals with confidential information about staff, the organisation and other organisations within Amber Valley . There is therefore an expectation of a high level of integrity and trustworthiness.

The Administration Team Leader is part of the Extended Senior Management Team and as such contributes to the overall strategy of the organisation leading on the development of administration support services to the wider voluntary and community sector.

37 hours per week - £19,500 pa
6 weeks annual holidays + bank holidays + pension

Closing Date 9am 7 December 2005
Interviews 16 December 2005

For an application pack for Amber Valley CVS Tel: 01773 512076, Email: admin@avcvs.org

Four Exciting New Opportunities at High Peak CVS

• Arts Development Officer
• Development Programme Manager
• Web Content and Information Worker
• Mobile ICT Tutor

Benefits for all posts include a 5% pension contribution, the equivalent of 25 days a year holiday (pro rota for part time positions) a modern office environment and working with dedicated and committed colleagues and stakeholders.

The closing date for all applications is Friday 11th November 2005.
Please note that CV's will not be accepted.
If you require the application pack in any other format please let us know.
High Peak CVS seek to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Arts Development Officer at High Peak CVS
37 Hours pw, Salary Scale S01 Point 29-31 (£22,512 - £ 24,000) 

This post will focus on implementing the arts development strategy for the borough, aimed at enhancing the creative industries within the High Peak. The successful candidate will provide advice to local voluntary and arts based groups with a particular focus on festivals. The right person will have a minimum of two years experience of arts development work in the public or voluntary sector, and be enthusiastic about what arts, festivals and creative industries add to the local community and economy. This is a partnership project with High Peak Borough Council, and is funded for two years.

Development Programme Manager at High Peak CVS
37 hours pw, Salary Scale PO Point 33-35 (£25,437 - £26,703)

Due to our continued growth, we are seeking a committed professional. The successful candidate will be responsible for operational management and strategic leadership of the Development Work Programme Area, as well as delivering high quality development support to local voluntary and community groups within the Community Voices Project.

The successful applicant will have the ability to work creatively to spot new opportunities and give inspiring leadership, support and line management to a small staff team. Candidates will need to demonstrate enthusiasm for the role development support can play in social and economic regeneration and be able to communicate this enthusiasm and belief to others. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate strategic leadership and line management experience and have the "know how" to identify and implement funding opportunities.

Web Content and Information Worker at High Peak CVS
18½ hours pw, Salary Scale 6 Point 26-28 (£20,295 - £21,654 pro rata)

Over the last eighteen months High Peak CVS have developed a specialism in providing web site design and maintenance services to voluntary sector organisations. We are now looking to expand our capacity and are therefore seeking a talented individual with experience of creating and updating website content. Good working knowledge of Macromedia Dreamweaver and a graphical design package such as Macromedia Fireworks, Adobe Photoshop or Corel Photopaint is essential. Although part time, this post has the potential to expand as the project grows.

Mobile ICT Tutor at High Peak CVS
30 hrs pw, Salary Scale 5 Point 22-25 (£17,922 - £19,656 pro rata)

We are looking for an experienced and qualified tutor to deliver tailored ICT training to individuals and small groups of workers within Voluntary Organisations in the High Peak and Derbyshire Dales. The postholder will be required to travel across High Peak and Derbyshire Dales visiting voluntary and community groups, developing individual learning and session plans. Experience of delivering ECDL, CLAIT and OCN desirable.