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News

SW RDA Board Recruitment
There are 5 vacancies to be filled on the SWRDA Board - so let's see VCOs well represented...

Your voice, your vote
Become a Member of the South West Forum Board of Trustees/Directors

In advance of our Annual General Meeting (on 25th November 2008) South West Forum will shortly be seeking nominations from our Membership for the Forum’s Board of Trustees/Directors.

Events

Ready Steady Change (Plymouth)   24/06/2008  - 24/06/2008

South West Advice Training - Challenging Decision Makers 2: Representing at appeal tribunals   24/06/2008  - 24/06/2008

Researching your Community Project - Exeter   25/06/2008  - 25/06/2008

NIACE Mental Health Training Opportunity - Bristol   25/06/2008  - 25/06/2008

Cross-culture Communication (Bristol)   26/06/2008  - 26/06/2008

Alternative Routes into Higher Education (Bridgwater)   30/06/2008  - 30/06/2008

Safeguarding Children Online, Exeter   01/07/2008  - 01/07/2008

What are Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs) and Community Interest Companies (CICs)? - FREE!   01/07/2008  - 01/07/2008

NAVCA - Empowering the voluntary sector (Chippenham)   02/07/2008  - 02/07/2008

Introduction to Social Accounting and Audit - Exeter   03/07/2008  - 03/07/2008

Equality & Diversity - Evening Seminars for Employers - Gloucester   07/07/2008  - 07/07/2008

Working Towards Financial Sustainability - Taunton   08/07/2008  - 08/07/2008

South West Advice Training - Tax Credit: Challenging Decisions   08/07/2008  - 08/07/2008

Young People's Participation, Gloucester   09/07/2008  - 09/07/2008

Evaluation Methods, Plymouth   15/07/2008  - 15/07/2008

"High Impact" Communication Skills – Bournemouth   16/07/2008  - 16/07/2008

"High Impact" Communication Skills – Bournemouth   16/07/2008  - 16/07/2008

Laws on Volunteering (Plymouth)   16/07/2008  - 16/07/2008

Equality & Diversity - Evening Seminars for Employers - Taunton   17/07/2008  - 17/07/2008

Diversity in Volunteering (Plymouth)   13/08/2008  - 13/08/2008

Volunteer Support and Supervision (Plymouth)   24/09/2008  - 24/09/2008

Mental Health Awareness training for experienced practitioners and managers   30/09/2008  - 30/09/2008

Developing a Volunteer Policy (Plymouth)   14/10/2008  - 14/10/2008

National Skills Conference (London)   21/10/2008  - 21/10/2008

Setting up Employer Supported Volunteering (Plymouth)   19/11/2008  - 19/11/2008

Vacancies

Vacancy: Vacancies at Dorset Community Action
Job description:

FUNDING ADVISER
37 hours, £24,000 to £26,000 depending on experience, plus 6% pension contribution based in Dorchester but travelling across the county.

We are seeking a dynamic and self-motivated individual to join our third sector team.

You will provide advice and information to Dorset’s Voluntary and Community Organisations, organise advice surgeries and training and contribute to publications and on-line resources.

You will have voluntary sector knowledge and experience and in successful fundraising from grants and trusts plus excellent communication, networking and partnership skills.

GRANTS AND OFFICE MANAGER
35 hours, £24000 based in Bournemouth for The Community Foundation for Bournemouth Dorset and Poole.

DEVELOPMENT WORKER
26 hours, up to £23,340 (pro rata), plus 6% pension contribution, based in Wimborne.

Do you have the skills, abilities and enthusiasm to work alongside communities and voluntary groups in East Dorset, helping them identify needs, develop projects and providing advice? Also supporting communities undertaking parish/neighbourhood plans. Experience of community development and capacity building of small groups and voluntary groups is highly desirable.

CONSORTIUM DEVELOPMENT WORKER
15 hours, up to £25,000 (pro rata), plus 6% pension contribution, based in Wimborne.

Working within a partnership that exists to ensure that all Dorset groups have access to support and development services. Employed by DCA you will be directed, and supported, by Dorset’s 3rd Sector Infrastructure Group.

For the right candidate the Development Worker and Consortium Development Worker could be combined into a single full time post.

Closing date for applications will be Monday 7th July 5.00 pm

Application packs available online from Friday 20th June www.dorsetcommunityaction.org.uk

Or

Email denise.paice@dorsetcommunityaction.org.uk or tel 01305-216400.

Recruitment, Dorset Community Action, Community House, Bridport Rd, Dorchester DT1 1YG.

DCA is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of society. 

Phone: 01305-216400
Email: denise.paice@dorsetcommunityaction.org.uk
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Vacancy: Finance and admin assistant
Job description:

RISE vacancy: Finance and admin assistant
Exeter: £16,391 to £18,732 pa plus 8% pension (35 hours/week)

Working as part of a small team based in Exeter, you will provide financial and administrative support for our activities.

This interesting and varied role would suit a confident self-starter and includes financial accounts and administration using SAGE, general administration, database and reception duties. You will have demonstrable administration/office experience. Application deadline: noon 25.6.08; interviews 1.7.08.

E: info@rise-sw.co.uk, T: 01392 435775. or see http://www.rise-sw.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=571&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0

RISE is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the wider community and those interested in job share. RISE is supported by the South West Regional Development Agency.
Ad date: 11.06.2008 - 24.06.2008
You can contact us: Rise 
Phone: 01392 435775
Email: info@rise-sw.co.uk
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Vacancy: Chair and Trustees - Voluntary
Job description: The Nationwide Foundation

The Nationwide Foundation is an award winning, grant making charity which supports people in need and was established by Nationwide Building Society in 1997. It currently has vacancies for a new Chair and a small number of Trustees.

The Chair will have senior level experience within large corporates or the third sector, plus an understanding of both areas. High quality chairing skills and a commercial understanding of the value of Corporate Responsibility in the context of brand and business strategy is crucial.

Both Trustees and the Chair will bring commitment, a clear strategic vision and good knowledge of UK housing or financial exclusion issues. Trustees will also have experience of influencing government policy, an understanding of corporate responsibility and experience of frontline service delivery

CVs with a covering letter specifying suitability to role should be emailed to: lisa.parker@nationwidefoundation.org.uk by 5pm Wednesday 18 June 2008. The interviews for Chair will take place on 4 July in London. Once appointed, the new Chair will be involved in the recruitment of candidates for the role of Trustee.

Further information about the vacancies is available at: www.nationwidefoundation.org.uk/vacancies.asp.

Chairman job description and person specification
Trustee job description and person specification
Ad date: 04.06.2008 - 18.06.2008
You can contact us: Nationwide Foundation
Lisa Parker

 
Phone: 01793 656651
Email: lisa.parker@nationwidefoundation.org.uk
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Vacancy: Equality & Diversity Officer
Job description:

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service
"Acting to Protect and Save"

Equality & Diversity Officer
Full Time Permanent Post
Grade SO1: £23749 to £25320 (subject to job evaluation)

Based at Service Headquarters, Clyst St George, Exeter

This is your opportunity to embed best practice in equality and diversity within a large, complex organisation. Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue Service employs over 2,000 people and covers an area of 10,000 square kilometres. The Fire and Rescue Service are fully committed to ensuring that equality and diversity issues are recognised in all aspects of the organisation. This is essential to further improve the quality and outcomes for all our staff and service users.

As a member of the established Equality and Diversity Unit, you will report directly to the Equality and Diversity Advisor. You will play a significant role in supporting, initiating and implementing the mainstreaming of Equality and Diversity within all aspects of Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service. You will work with internal and external partners as you monitor progress against agreed targets and standards for consultation, communication and access to services and information.

Your impact will be felt in everything that we do. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and persistent, resourceful and persuasive with an ability to come up with creative solutions. A good knowledge and understanding of equality and diversity legislation and best practice is essential. You will be capable of promoting positive action events that ensure effective engagement with under-represented groups. You will assist in the progression of an Equality & Diversity Training Strategy, as well as in the development and co-delivering of in-house equality & diversity training to all levels within the organisation.

Please visit our website www.dsfire.gov.uk for a job description, person specification and an application form or contact our recruitment line on 01392 872387.

Completed application forms must be returned by 5:00 pm on Monday: 23 June 2008.

The selection and interview process is anticipated to take place on the 2nd or 3rd July 2008.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

FIRE DOESN’T DISCRIMINATE, NEITHER DO WE


You can contact us: Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service
Andy Oaker

 
Phone: 01392 872278
Email: aoaker@dsfire.gov.uk
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Vacancy: Chief Executive Officer
Job description:

30 hours pw

pro rata £23,081 - £24,788 pa (£26,928 - £28,929 full time) plus 5% pension contribution

Help Shape the Future of the Voluntary Sector in the South Hams in Devon

South Hams CVS is at the forefront of ensuring that the needs of the voluntary and community sector (VCS) are met; providing information, consultancy, training, advice and support to over 500 South Hams voluntary and community organisations; promoting partnerships and representing views of the sector to statutory agencies.

We are currently searching for the right individual to provide strong, dynamic leadership to ensure that South Hams CVS remains a flagship for community involvement.

You will take a proactive role in discussions on the Compact and Strategic Partnerships and play a crucial role in negotiations with a wide range of partners, including the local authority and PCT.

You will have an excellent understanding of the role of CVS and the issues and policy agenda for the VCS, locally, regionally and nationally. An all-rounder, you will be the driving force behind leading and developing a small but professional staff team, with a true commitment to equal opportunities.

Closing date for applications: Friday 20th June 2008

Interviews: Thursday 3rd July 2008

The full application is available for download from the South Hams CVS website at:
www.southhamscvs.org.uk/vacancy-chief-executive-officer.html



You can contact us:  
Phone: 01803 862266
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Vacancy: Administration Assistant
Job description:

Sustainability South West seeks an Administration Assistant
Part time, fixed term contract until 31st March 2009

Based: Bristol
Salary band: £14,492 - £16,217 p.a. (pro rata 20 hours per week) plus contributory pension

Are you a good administrator who is interested in sustainability? Would you like to work in a creative organisation that wants to develop your skills?

Sustainability South West, the region’s independent Champion Body for Sustainable Development (see www.sustainabilitysouthwest.org.uk), is recruiting for an Administration Assistant to assist with the delivery of day to day legal, administration & finance activities and internal and external communications.

Further information and Application pack are available from: Freiny Miles, freiny.miles@sustainabilitysouthwest.org.uk
Tel. 0117 900 1751

Closing date for Applications: Midday, Friday 20th June 2008


SSW is a Company Ltd by Guarantee and a Registered Charity, no. 1106125
Ad date: 28.05.2008 - 20.06.2008
You can contact us: Sustainability South West
Freiny Miles 
2 Rivergate, Temple Quay, Bristol
BS1 6EH 
Phone: 0117 900 1751
Email: freiny.miles@sustainabilitysouthwest.org.uk
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Vacancy: Service Point Volunteers
Job description:

Background: Bath and North East Somerset Credit Union (BANESCU) is a dynamic and forward thinking Credit Union which has been recognised for its innovative services.

Job Description: We need committed individuals to provide a ‘teller’ facility at our collection points in the BANES area. Service point volunteers work in pairs and collect money from members to repay their loans or add to their savings. All money collected is recorded in a simple form which is passed back to the office, along with the money collected for processing.

Commitment: Cover at any of the Service points on a rota basis as much or as little as the individual can offer. Please see below for information on current service points.

Areas of interest: Financial exclusion, community development, social policy.

Skills and Qualifications: No experience is required, commitment and enthusiasm is all that is needed, along with the desire to help others.

Recruitment Method: Informal chat with the Business Development Manager.

Age Restrictions: Minimum 18 years of age.

Contact Information:
Nikki Mason
Business Development Manager
Bath and North East Somerset Credit Union (BANESCU)
11 High Street
Keynsham
Bristol
BS31 1DP

www.banescu.btik.com
Ad date: 28.05.2008 - 28.06.2008
You can contact us:  
Phone: 0117 986 5888
Email: banes.creditunion@hotmail.co.uk
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Vacancy: Board Members
Job description:

Background: Bath and North East Somerset Credit Union (BANESCU) is a dynamic and forward thinking Credit Union which has been recognised for its innovative services.

Job Description: We need enthusiastic individuals to become Board Members, to work with the existing Board to implement our ambitious growth plans at a very exciting time for financial institutions. We offer safe savings, affordable loans, and advice to our members, and Credit Unions are becoming a real alternative to High Street banks.

Expenses: Although this position is on a voluntary basis, expenses are paid and a comprehensive training programme is established for all Board Members.

Commitment: Attendance at 12 monthly board meetings plus 6 operational meetings per year. All meetings are held at the Somer Community Housing Trust office, Lower Bristol Road, Bath.

Areas of interest: Financial exclusion, community development, governance, social policy.

Skills and Qualifications: You may have experience in the finance industry, however this is not essential. Business experience such as Governance, Human Resources, Marketing/Publicity or Strategic Planning would be a bonus. Enthusiasm and commitment are key qualities.

Recruitment Method: Informal meeting with the existing Board Members.

Age Restrictions: Minimum 18 years of age.

Contact Information:
Nikki Mason
Business Development Manager
Bath and North East Somerset Credit Union (BANESCU)
11 High Street
Keynsham
Bristol
BS31 1DP
www.banescu.btik.com
Ad date: 28.05.2008 - 28.06.2008
You can contact us: 
 
Phone: 0117 986 5888
Email: banes.creditunion@hotmail.co.uk