Tameside Third
Sector Coalition

Organisation: Hyde Community Action

Do you want to make a contribution to transform the lives of people living in Hyde?

The Board wishes to further diversify and complement their existing expertise and skill base and invite applications from suitably qualified applicants. Male and female candidates from all ethnic groups, walks of life and professions must have drive, initiative and demonstrate commitment to local development.

Expressions of interest from those with experience in being a volunteer, management role in public, private or voluntary sector, human resource management, accountancy, law, youth work or voluntary sector funding would be particularly welcome.

Although membership of Board is unremunerated, reasonable out of pocket expenses arising from attendance on board business will be reimbursed.

Applications

To obtain an application, please contact: Muzahid Khan, Email: muzahid@hydecommunityaction.org.uk or by post at Hyde Community Action, Hyde Healthy Living Centre, 20 Great Norbury Street, Hyde, Cheshire SK14 1BR, 0161 368 3268

Closing date:  Friday 25 May 2012.

Organisation: 4C

Salary: 25,000, 40 hours per week, including some evening, weekend and bank holiday work

The 4C Community Centre Board (CCCD) is a community-led Not for Profit Company and Charity. It has been established to manage and develop the 4C Community Centre, a £1.6 million project to build a new zero carbon hub for the community located in the grounds of Christ Church (a Grade II listed church). The venue will incorporate conference and meeting space and a café at the heart of the building.

CCCD has been awarded £1.6 million by a number of funding partners including community builders and the Big Lottery Fund to develop the project. Once the construction works have been completed the centre will be leased to the CCCD Board on a 50 year lease. A construction project manager is leading the capital works project on behalf of the CCCD.

Main purpose of job: Successfully manage the 4 C Community Centre and ensure that the full potential of the community centre and its associated social enterprise activities are realised.

Period of contract: Initially offered on an 12 month fixed term contract, continuation will be subject to ongoing availability of funding
Office base: community based around Tameside.

 4C Development Manager Job Description

Applications:

Send a CV by post to Christ Church Community Developments,c/o 5 Mallory Avenue, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 9RD
or Email: jobs@4ccommunitycentre.co.uk

Closing date: 11 May 2012.

Organisation: Youth Discovery Ventures

Salary: Voluntary - expenses paid

Youth Discovery Ventures are a small social enterprise delivering events, activities and projects to children and young people in
Manchester and Cheshire. Established in December 2008 we have delivered a number of successful projects to wide ranging groups of young people.

We have recently been awarded a contract with Manchester City Council to deliver girls work projects in three areas of the city and we are in the process of completing several funding applications that will see us deliver a variety of projects and activities across Manchester and Cheshire.

We are looking for people with skills and experience that can help us develop Youth Discovery Ventures even further.

We could particularly benefit from people who have experience and skills that include but are not limited to…

• Marketing.
• Human.
• Resources/training and development.
• Finance.
• Fundraising.
• Legal.
• Issues.
• Business development.
• Education/youth/play work.
• Most of all a passion, enthusiasm and commitment to developing an exciting, successful enterprise.

The management board will meet every two months and communicate via email and online conference calls where necessary.

Out of pocket expenses can be refunded.

If this opportunity interests and excites you please send your c.v. and covering letter to: info@youthdiscoveryventures.co.uk
Many Thanks.

Organisation: Big Manchester

BIG Manchester is pleased to announce the recruitment for three Family Intervention Workers.

BIG Manchester is an exciting new lottery funded project to deliver an innovative approach to family interventions. The key is empowerment: supporting children aged 5-10 and their families who have experienced domestic abuse, substance misuse or parental mental health issues to be at the heart of their own assessments - and to have control over their package of support.

For information and to apply for these positions visit: www.bigmanchester.org.uk

Organisation: British Red Cross

Are you looking for an opportunity to motivate, empower and educate others? Have you a keen interest in working with community groups or children and young people?!  This could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for!

The British Red Cross is a volunteer-led humanitarian organisation that helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We are looking for enthusiastic people to join our team of community and youth educators to deliver informal sessions on simple first aid. The role will involve running sessions in simple first aid to diverse groups using informal, fun and creative ways to help them learn.  We are happy to tailor the role to your interest therefore you may wish to work purely with adults or just with children and young people or both! The choice is yours!

If you decide to work with young people there will also be opportunities later in the year to deliver other humanitarian education topics which can include refugee awareness, conflict and disaster role play amongst others. We are looking for people that are available predominantly during the day and are happy for their role to be flexible based upon demand. No prior experience is necessary. We will provide you with a package of training and support to develop your training skills and knowledge of the subject. You should not be out of pocket volunteering for the Red Cross so we will cover your expenses.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you why not get in touch to find out more and express an interest.  Please send your name, contact details and a brief note mentioning why you are interested in the role to the email below.  Alternatively you can contact us via phone or apply direct through our website. We will be holding an open evening to give you the opportunity to find out more about the role and meet existing volunteers and staff on Wednesday 1 February, 5pm-7pm at the Manchester office. Please contact us to book your place.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of the largest international humanitarian organisation and develop your skills in working with the community and young people as a trainer. Along the way you will meet new people, gain new skills and experiences which will look fantastic on your CV. Above all this role enables you to make a real difference to the lives of other people and giving you that warm feeling inside!

Judith Jones (adults), Tel: 0161 888 8902   

Helen Clark (youth), Tel: 07740 842167

Email: A23firstaidlearning@redcross.org.uk