Social Value Project Coordinator Remote
Job description
At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we don't discriminate based on any protected attribute. In fact, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.
So, what are you waiting for? Join a Community that cares about you!
More about your role
We are looking for a Social Value Project Coordinator to join our small team. Your role will be to help coordinate and facilitate Places Impact's digital inclusion, wellbeing activity, employability and welfare and energy support projects. This will include face to face work including frequent travel in our neighbourhoods (we can be flexible on location) and remote phone calls and online sessions working from home or our offices. You will work with partners to identify and link to support available from other sources and maximise the impact of these projects by delivering effective customer support, communications, monitoring, evaluation, and research.
The role will be Agile/Homebased with approximately 50% of your time travelling across our communities, visiting and helping our customers with various value-added tasks, therefore, a full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for this role (fuel will be reimbursed). You will also be required to attend team meetings in Leeds or Preston on a quarterly basis.
Please note, applicants from across the UK are welcomed to apply for this role however due to the needs of the group, priority will be given to applicants based in Bristol, Hull and Sheffield.
For more information please download our job profile available on our website.
More about you
You will be able to evidence your interest and understanding of social value. Ideally you will have experience supporting vulnerable people and an understanding of the barriers they may face. We are looking for an ambitious individual with good communication skills (written and verbal) who is confident with an ability to talk to colleagues in a professional manner. The most important quality we require is an openness and eagerness to learn new skills and the ability to multi- task when under pressure. You will have some experience working with a number of IT systems including Microsoft Word and Excel however, full training will be given to the successful applicant.
The benefits
We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you job security and all the challenge you could wish for. Here people can flourish, thrive, better themselves and work in fantastic communities with inspirational colleagues and customers.
We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to help colleagues save money or make their lives a little bit easier which can include:
- Pension with matched contributions
- Excellent 35 days holiday incl bank holidays
- Training
- Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.
What's next?
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please call the recruitment team on 01772 666555.
If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on [email protected].
Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.
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