Operations Manager based in Wiltshire: c£29,000 FTE per annum (£19,333 per annum pro-rata): 25 hours per week
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.
We are looking for an outstanding leader to join Victim Support as the Operations Manager for our Wiltshire Victim Service. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for an experienced manager who can demonstrate the ability, passion and determination to lead all aspects of an effective and innovative service that can transform the lives of victims of crime and antisocial behaviour.
You will be responsible for the recruitment, management and development of staff and volunteers, and for ensuring we provide high quality services that meet the needs of victims of crime and that exceed our contract targets
You will work in close partnership with service users, Wiltshire Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, police, local authorities and other key stakeholders, where you will play a key role in the development of victim services and ensuring the voices and experiences of victims are heard in the criminal justice system.
On occasion you may also be involved in bid writing and fund raising activity, and with local print and broadcast media
VS are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.
Please contact Wayne Stevens on 01380 738873 if you would like to discuss the role further.
The closing date for this role is midnight on Sunday 24 March 2019 and interviews will be held on Wednesday 03 April 2019
Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans, and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Applications should provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as (s). In order to apply, please create a profile in our website https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/more-us/jobs, complete and submit an online application form.
If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you. Victim Support takes pride in being a diverse organisation, enriched by the participation of all individuals and communities. Diversity matters and we value it.
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Wiltshire Community Foundation is working together with Swindon Borough Council, Age UK Wiltshire and Bath University on the Swindon Connecting People Network. The Network has been inspired by Robert Buckland MP’s Loneliness Summit which has raised the profile of loneliness in Swindon.
The purpose of convening the Connecting People Network is to bring organisations together from across Swindon, who have an interest in or provide day to day activities that connect people and address loneliness, to complement the strategic activities of the Campaign to End Loneliness.
Initial aims will be to:
map current provision and activities (those provided by statutory services, the voluntary sector and local community organisations);
identify gaps and needs and priorities
collaboratively consider challenges and identify potential solutions
The first meeting of the Network will take place on Tuesday 26 March 2019 from 10 am – 1.30pm at Toothill Community Centre, Village Centre, Toothill, Swindon SN5 8DH. Wiltshire Community Foundation would be delighted for any interested individuals, voluntary or community groups to join them to help shape the network.
The launch will comprise a short introduction to the Network and it will be followed by workshop sessions which will look at the issues surrounding loneliness in Swindon, what is currently being done to address these issues and what more could be done.
This initiative forms part of Wiltshire Community Foundation’s Loneliness Uncovered project which is supported by the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and the Community Fund.
Community Sight Loss Adviser (Swindon & NE Wiltshire) at Wiltshire Sight
Wiltshire Sight exists to reduce the impact of sight loss, supporting blind and partially sighted people to lead independent lives and to secure equal access to services.
Wiltshire Sight are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Community Sight Loss Adviser to take a lead role in providing our Information, Advice and Guidance Service for people with sight loss in Swindon and North East Wiltshire (covering Swindon, Cricklade, Royal Wootton Bassett, Lyneham, Devizes and Pewsey). The role will work 1-1 with clients, assessing their needs and preparing appropriate action plans to ensure that they are accessing support, equipment and training to help them adjust to their sight loss. You will work alongside the Head of Services to plan and organise community drop-in surgeries in key locations in the area.
Sight loss services are delivered in Wiltshire by Vision West of England, under the banner of Wiltshire Sight and the successful candidate will be an employee of Vision West of England. Vision West of England is committed to quality, equality and valuing diversity, and welcome applications from all backgrounds. As a sight loss charity, we particularly encourage applicants who are visually impaired to apply.
Voluntary Action Swindon are looking to recruit an organised, confident, creative and self motivated individual. The successful candidate should also be flexible and adaptable whilst having the ability to build good working relationships with a wide range of people.
The successful candidate will encourage the identification and raising of equality issues and promote the views of the local community on equality issues to stakeholders/decision makers. Working with your job share colleague, you will design and deliver an annual ‘Community Fair’, engaging as many Swindon residents as possible.
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The closing date for applications is Friday, 1st March 2019
Please return completed application form to:
Richard Hill, CEO, Voluntary Action Swindon, 1 John Street, Swindon SN1 1RT or email to: richard@vas-swindon.org
Salary: £24,000 to £28,000 depending on experience
Accountable to: CEO at Voluntary Action Swindon
Voluntary Action Swindon are looking to recruit an organised, confident and motivated individual to provide funding and governance advice to charities and other organisations. Also, to provide support to the Volunteer Centre in delivering the Involve Swindon (corporate volunteering) work.
The successful candidate will have experience of the voluntary sector, sound knowledge of governance in the sector, and good awareness of potential funding sources and a track record of helping organisations/groups through the process of making funding bids.
Information technology skills are essential, along with good people skills with the ability to build good working relationships with a wide range of people.
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The closing date for applications is Friday, 1st March 2019
Please return completed application form to:
Richard Hill, CEO, Voluntary Action Swindon, 1 John Street, Swindon SN1 1RT or email to: richard@vas-swindon.org
Shopmobility Supervisor at Voluntary Action Swindon
Role: Shopmobility Supervisor
Status: Permanent role – 35 hours per week
Salary: £20,000 – £22,000 depending on experience
Accountable to: CEO of Voluntary Action Swindon (VAS)
Voluntary Action Swindon are looking to recruit an organised, motivated and adaptable individual to supervise and run the Shopmobility service.
The successful candidate will be a self-starter, have the ability to work on their own as well as part of a team, have good IT skills and experience of supervising others.
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The closing date for applications is Friday, 1st March 2019
Please return completed application form to:
Richard Hill, CEO, Voluntary Action Swindon, 1 John Street, Swindon SN1 1RT or email to: richard@vas-swindon.org
Chief Executive Officer Role at Voluntary Action Swindon (VAS)
Role: Chief Executive Officer
Status: Permanent role – 35 hours per week
Salary: £38,000 – £43,000
Accountable to: VAS Board of Trustees (line managed by Chair or another designated Trustee)
VAS was established in 1932 and is the local ‘Council for Voluntary Service’. We provide infrastructure support to Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector groups and organisations in Swindon, helping them to grow in terms of capability and capacity. We also ensure the sector has a voice to help influence policy makers.
Our current CEO, Richard Hill, will be retiring in July and we are consequently seeking a replacement. We are open to the possibility of the new incumbent joining VAS a short while before Richard leaves, to help facilitate a smooth handover.
You will be responsible for delivery of all operational matters at VAS, and you will be working closely with the Trustee Board to further develop and implement strategy for the organisation. You will also have an important external facing role in terms of representing the local VCSE to key policy and decision makers in the town.
You will need to be a strong leader with a demonstrable track record of achievement, and an ability to build and sustain relationships with a wide range of (often senior) stakeholders. You will bring a balance of VCSE experience and a commercial focus to the organisation.
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The closing date for applications is Friday, 1st March 2019 and we plan to hold interviews during the week commencing 11th March 2019
If you would like an informal conversation about the role before applying, please contact either Richard at richard@vas-swindon.org or Arthur Amos (Chair) at artamos@hotmail.co.uk
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