Project Leader - Magherafelt, United Kingdom - Mid-Ulster Volunteer Centre

Mid-Ulster Volunteer Centre

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Magherafelt, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Main Duties:

General Duties

Develop promotional material to raise awareness and support for the Never too Old Project.
Organise social and educational activities for older people, their careers, and their families.
Manage internal project budget and manage monthly monitoring/verification and reporting to General Manager.
Contribute to an effective income generation approach leading to a broader funding base for the work of the Volunteer Centre.
Establish a range of innovative social economy activities for future sustainability.
Build relationships with referral agencies and key stakeholders including local Councils, Health Professionals, Community pharmacies and the Health Trust.
Be responsible for the audits and inspections associated with the project as required by National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF); being responsible for all the administrative responsibilities associated with the project for example, monthly/quarterly/annual reports, and all documentation that must be kept and made available for the audit inspection and ensuring any audit recommendations are implemented.
Adhering to operational policies and procedures. Organise training where appropriate for staff and volunteers within the project and service users. Liaise with Volunteer Co-Ordinator to develop volunteer roles.
Design and implement appropriate systems and processes to operate as effectively and efficiently as possible. Create and implement information management systems (provision of statistics, data for reporting) and provide the General Manager with statistical/ management information at agreed intervals, including section 75 equality statistics.

- organisational performance and maintain a portfolio of personal development plans.

Represent the Volunteer Centreon outside bodies and working groups as deemed appropriate by the General Manager.
Work with the Volunteer Centre to create awareness of the issues affecting older people.
Develop and organise a variety of training, health and wellbeing workshops.
Keep budget accounts using excel and spreadsheets.
Facilitate project appraisal and evaluation.
Undertake other such duties as management require.
Flexible approach to your work and responsibilities as hours of work may vary.
Support administration and other requirements of the charity, including but not limited to room hire, hospitality and enquiries.

Essential requirements

A 3rdLevel qualification or equivalent in a relevant discipline, for example, Social Care, administration and a minimum of 2 year's experience working in the community or voluntary sector: or
A minimum of 5 years experience of working in the community or voluntary sector
Experience working with marginalised individuals/groups in particular adults 60+
Ability to monitor a project and work within a budget
IT skills including theuse of Microsoft Office and setting up and maintaining a database
Previous experience in organising training and setting up workshops
Working knowledge of Data Protection, Equality and Health and Safety Standards
Must have the ability to travel to various locations as and when required
Possession of a full driving licence and access to a car for business travel or have the means to fulfil the travel requirements of the post

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 96 months

Part-time hours: 30 per week

Salary:
£20,601.00 per year

Benefits: