Maldon and District Community Voluntary Service exists to support thriving and strong communities in the Maldon District. The charity was set up in response to a community need for voluntary sector infrastructure support. Our services are designed to support and develop the local voluntary and community sector to thrive for the benefit of local people and the towns and villages they live in.
Current Vacancies:
Operations Manager
We are looking to recruit an Operations Manager to support the development and management of MDCVS charity activities and services with a particular focus on the operational delivery and strategic development of community-based projects. The operations manager will be responsible for developing and delivering projects that further the mission of Maldon and District CVS to create thriving, connected and healthy communities. This will include considering the strategic direction of MDCVS and working in partnership with communities, cross sectors, the MDCVS director and trustee board to create
projects and opportunities that benefit the community and contribute to the sustainability and impact.
Social Community Supermarkets are community-led initiatives which provide access to nutritious food for a fraction of what these items would cost in a regular supermarket. They enable people on low incomes to stretch their budgets further each week, helping to prevent crisis situations from arising in household finances resulting in the need to access food bank style support.
The Project Officer – Social Supermarket will support the delivery of a mobile Social Supermarket in the districts of Maldon and Braintree. The role will include supporting the smooth running of supermarket sessions alongside supporting tasks such as managing stock and supporting promotion.
To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to peter@maldoncvs.org.uk
Maldon and District CVS are always looking for dedicated community minded people to join our projects team. Project officers will support the delivery of projects and activities that further the mission of Maldon and District CVS to create thriving, connected and healthy communities. This support will include working in partnership with communities and sectors to offer opportunities for physical activity, digital inclusion, mental wellbeing, peer support and crisis response.
As part of the projects team the role will involve organising and promoting activities, undertaking administration task and supporting and encouraging individuals to connect with services and activities.
We are looking for people for up to 20 hours a week on a fixed term contract or a flexible zero hours basis as suits applicants.
If you are interested in joining our team please send a CV and cover letter to sarah@maldoncvs.org.uk. Please include in your cover letter
Your interest in the role
How you meet the person specification
The hours you may be interested in working
If you would like to discuss this role further before applying please contact Sarah on 01621 851891.
A DBS check may be requested depending on the nature of the role and will be discussed in advance.
The Project Support Officer will provide and coordinate administrative and secretarial services; including for example, the preparation of agendas and minutes, taking appropriate follow-up action as required. Supporting the team with the management of projects, gathering information and undertaking enquires.
The postholder will work in a team and coordinate and administer clinical pathway development as well as manages the clinical pathways, clinical policies and pharmacy website. Making these policies and pathways available to our clinicians is a key part of communicating our policies and pathways and supports programme management, transformation, and the maintenance of cost-effective, streamlined, safe care. The postholder will also have opportunities learn the techniques of administration of pharmacy and policies website.
The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing, along with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines whilst still ensuring high levels of accuracy and confidentiality. The post holder will have a professional, flexible approach to work and the ability to prioritise/plan their workload. In addition, experience of working in an office environment along with computer literacy in Microsoft Office including, Teams, Outlook, Word and Excel is required.
Join Hearing Help Essex as their new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for making a difference? Hearing Help Essex is seeking a visionary CEO to drive their mission forward and expand their reach to support even more individuals living with hearing loss across the county.
Role Summary:
To deliver the charity’s strategy and annual business plan as approved by the board of trustees
To inspire, lead and develop our employee and volunteer team in order to meet our plan objectives
To enhance the public profile and reputation of Hearing Help Essex with all stakeholders, partners and media
To strengthen the charity’s resilience through new and diverse sources of income
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum, depending on experience
Holidays: 25 days inclusive of 5 public holidays (Easter, May and August). In addition, there is a two-week office closure over the Christmas and New Year period. The three Christmas and New Year public holidays are within the closure period and the other closure days are additional to the above annual entitlement. Dates of closure and reopening are at the discretion of the trustees).
Hours: Full time 37 hours per week. There is some out of hours work predominantly in support of fundraising events, run either directly by Hearing Help Essex or by third party supporters.
Location: Office-based, in central Chelmsford with ample free parking, with opportunity for occasional limited home working, with travel across the county as required.
Critical Requirements:
Two satisfactory references
Pass DBS checks satisfactorily
Full UK driving licence
Access to a car that is insured for business purposes in connection with the charity
For more information and the full job brief, click here: HHE CEO Job Brief.
To have an informal conversation about the role prior to applying, please contact Sophie Ede via email at sophie.ede@hearinghelpessex.org.uk.
To apply for the role, send your CV with a covering letter explaining how you feel you meet the job requirements, to Sophie Ede via email at sophie.ede@hearinghelpessex.org.uk by Friday 14th February 2025.
A unique opportunity has become available supporting the administration of a well established local charity. Home-Start Harwich is looking for a special person who shows empathy for the needs of families and has experience of administration, book keeping, finance, spreadsheets, database recording, Microsoft (including Excel) and general office duties.
The successful candidate must be an excellent communicator, work well as part of a team and have good time management skills. Based in our main office, Bathside, Harwich, the role includes working closely with the manager and is 28 hours per week worked over 5 days from Monday to Friday.
If you think this role could be for you, get in contact today to find out more or check out www.homestartharwich.org.uk or go to the Home-Start Harwich Facebook page.
The closing date for applications is 27th January 2025, with interviews taking place on 3rd February 2025.
Email for more information and an information pack: wendy.taylor@homestartharwich.org.uk or call 01255 556230
Maldon and District CVS are looking for a dynamic Project Lead to oversee the development and operation of the Universal Standard Support Offer (USSO) online portal. This exciting initiative will empower the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) across Essex by providing access to information and tools for governance, financial management, and resilience. The post holder will lead the collaborative creation of a user-friendly, inclusive, and AI-enabled platform that makes a real difference. If you’re a strategic thinker with a flair for project management and stakeholder engagement, we want to hear from you!
Age Well East are looking for an experienced statutory fundraiser to join its growing fundraising team. This role will be integral to our future and will help secure funding from a range of funders, including large grant giving bodies, central and local government grants, contracts, and initiatives.
As well having a track record of securing funding we are looking for someone who enjoys working with an agile environment, has a flare for project design, and can work collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
We are looking for a motivated and talented individual to join us in this exciting new role of Community Engagement Co-ordinator
This new postwill focus upon:
Building positive relationships with all stakeholders to re-establish and increase partnerships, networks and outreach activities.
Increasing awareness of InterAct services and service uptake.
Identifying opportunities for growth and development.
Hours: 37½ hours per week
Salary: £21,000 – £23,000 (depending on skills and experience)
Location: Our office in central Chelmsford, plus community travel
Contract: This role is initially a one-year fixed-term contract, with the potential of extension depending on funding
Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis. Further information about the role can be found in the attached job description & person specification.
To apply for the post please send your up to date CV with a covering letter (not exceeding two A4 sides) saying why you feel you would be perfect for the role to: recruitment@interact.org.uk
Salary – £32,306 per annum, plus fringe allowance (where applicable)
We are looking for a clinical supervisor with experience of CBT low intensity strategies for working with children and young people to join our Mental Health Support Team. The post includes an opportunity to attend the Supervisor training to support the Trainee Educational Mental Health Practitioners.
Ideal candidates would have a minimum of two years experience of working with CBT and experience of working in education settings.
This post could be suitable for qualified EMHPs, CWPs or PWPs looking to develop their career.
For the full job please see the attached job description here
To apply for this position please download and complete the three-part application form at the bottom of this page and send it to hr@mindinwestessex.org.uk by the closing date of Thursday 31st March 2022. (Extended Deadline)
Salary: £19,842 – £22,449 per annum (depending on experience) plus 5% High Cost Area Allowance
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Overview of role
As a valued member of the Communications and Marketing Team, you will be working under the direction of the Head of Communications and Marketing, and alongside the External Relations and Partnerships Manager in a development role, which will include training and opportunities to enhance your qualifications. In this wide-ranging role, you will support the MarComms team in the efficient and effective running of the team and help us deliver the St Clare Hospice key strategic aims to reach significantly more people who are facing death, dying and loss in our local communities. Under the supervision of the Head of Communication and Marketing, you will be responsible for helping the MarComms team to:
Promote and raise awareness of St Clare Hospice through a range of communications, press, digital, multimedia and social media activities
To uphold the Hospice brand and to support all teams in its correct usage in all forms of Communication and media.
Please read the job description (link below) for further details.
In return for your commitment, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, generous leave allowance, pension and life assurance scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, free parking and the option to continue your membership of the NHS pension scheme. We offer excellent development opportunities and are committed to supporting individuals in their learning and development.
Please complete a St Clare Hospice application form or submit your CV with a cover letter telling us why you feel you are suitable for this role (in particular, explaining how you fulfil the requirements set out in the Person Specification).
If you require any assistance regarding the application process, please telephone the HR Team, on 01279 773744 or email hr@stclarehospice.org.uk
We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone is different, and we value the unique contribution that individual experiences, knowledge and skills make in delivering quality services. Which means, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.
Please note that a DBS check will be undertaken as part of our pre-employment checks for the successful candidate.
A note to agencies
We understand that agencies do search for opportunities to work with organisations such as ourselves. However, we request that you do not contact us in relation to the vacancies advertised above. We respond to enquiries from individuals seeking employment directly.
