JOBS

The Huddersfield Town Foundation

Primary Schools Manager

• Full time

SALARY: £24,000-29,500 dependent upon experience.

WORKING PATTERN: time, 37.5 hours per week (can be flexible and welcome applicants requiring alternative work patterns)

CONTRACT: Permanent

We are seeking a well-organised and purpose-driven Primary Schools Manager to manage programmes that sit under the Foundation’s Education & Sport pillar. This role is key in supporting young people in primary schools across Kirklees—ensuring our community can GROW through learning and opportunity, BELONG through connection and inclusion, and THRIVE through improved wellbeing.

Reporting to the Senior Education Manager, the post holder will hold the responsibility for the effective management of the Foundation’s work across primary schools including but not limited to PE & School Sport, Premier League Primary Stars & Joy of Moving.

For more information and details on how to apply, please visit our careers site: https://careers.htafcfoundation.com/

Anywhere in Kirklees

Information available on request

JOBS

Forget Me Not Childrens Hospice

Data Analyst

• Full time

Salary: £28,000

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Location: Russell House, Huddersfield

Responsible to: Service Funding and Data Manager

Responsible for: N/A

Benefits: Entry into Peoples Pension, death in service benefit (3 x salary), out of pocket expenses, free on-site parking, free access to confidential and extensive wellbeing support, generous holiday entitlement (26 days plus bank holidays rising to 31 days after 5 years for a full time employee, pro rata for part time), a day off for your birthday!, free tea / coffee, sight tests and flu jabs and excellent learning and development opportunities.

OVERVIEW OF ROLE

At Forget Me Not, we deliver pioneering care through pregnancy, childhood and loss, wherever families need us, whatever the future holds. But to do that well, we need to understand what’s working, what’s changing, and where we can do better. That’s where you come in.

As our curious, detail driven data analyst, you’ll help us turn numbers into knowledge. You’ll work across departments to collect, clean and interpret data from clinical systems like SystmOne and operational platforms, helping our teams make informed decisions that improve care and efficiency.

You’ll lead the development of dashboards and reports using tools like Power BI, support our AI taskforce, and help shape our data strategy. Whether it’s analysing trends, building automated solutions, or supporting impact reporting for funders and regulators – your insights will help us deliver smarter, more responsive services.

You’ll be confident working with data tools like Excel, SQL and Power BI, and ideally have experience in healthcare, charity or public sector settings. You’ll be a great communicator, able to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights. Familiarity with AI tools and a passion for innovation are a big plus.

If you want to be part of a forward-thinking, supportive team and use your analytical skills to make a real difference to children and families, we’d love to hear from you.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Role Summary

Our vision is to deliver pioneering care through pregnancy, childhood and loss, wherever families need us, whatever the future holds. As Data Analyst, you will play a key role in helping the organisation make data driven decisions to improve care delivery and operational efficiency. You will work across departments to collect, analyse, and present data that informs strategic planning and service development. This role will be a key member of the Data Taskforce and support our Data Strategy to ultimate success and ongoing improvement.

Main Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Extract, clean, interpret and present data from various sources including clinical systems (SystmOne) and operational databases to allow FMN leadership team understand trends, analysis and outcomes.
• Lead the design, development and maintenance of dashboards, reports and analytical tools to aid decisions making across the organisation.
• Take ownership of core organisational datasets, ensuring they are well structured, secure and accessible.
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of data used for reporting, compliance and performance monitoring.
• Support data analysis by working with AI tools to manage datasets, monitor performance and uncover trends, patterns and insights to improve service delivery and resource allocation.
• Work with internal stakeholders across the organisation to undertake sensitive projects in line with our strategy that will drive the organisation forward and ensure we are fit for the future.
• Develop automated solutions to streamline data reporting and analysis.
• Work closely with data owners and system users to ensure data input aligns with NHS palliative care commissioning models and organisational strategy.
• Build tools to allow accurate analysis, segmentation, mapping and interpretation of information.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand data needs and translate them into actionable analytics.
• Manage and develop key systems that underpin organisational reporting and compliance (e.g. Vantage)
• Support impact measurement and reporting for internal and external stakeholders, including funders and regulators
• Provide guidance to colleagues by sharing best practices in data analysis, fostering a culture of data literacy, and supporting staff development through coaching and knowledge transfer
• As part of the AI Taskforce, you will assess and provide a perspective on how AI driven data analysis can be used to support clinical decision making and service delivery. Likewise, you will ensure data analysis utilises the latest AI and Business Intelligence tools (such as PowerBI) to provide rish insights into decision makers.
• Working with the IG Lead, consider how emerging AI technologies (such as data gathered from note scribing tools) can be seamlessly incorporated into routine workflows – and integrate into our existing clinical systems (such as SystmOne).

We expect all staff to undertake any other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, the title of the post and its grading, as requested by your line manager or their higher level of authority on behalf of the charity.

Person specification

Skills and experience

• Knowledge and practical experience of data tools such as Excel, Power BI, SQL or other visualisation tools
• Proven experience in data analysis, preferably in healthcare, charity or public sector
• Ability to interpret and present complex data in a clear and actionable manner
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of Data Protection principles, including the GDPR and other data protection legislation
• Demonstrate the ability to meet Hospice core values
• Knowledge and understanding of how business intelligence and data can support the work of the hospice in all areas - clinical and non-clinical
• Experience of communicating/ disseminating information to a broad range of stakeholders utilising strong communication skills
• Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence tools and techniques for enhancing data analysis and decision making
• Self-motivated, pro-active and innovative with a positive outlook embracing change
• Willing to work flexibly, outside office hours as required by the duties of the post
• Prepared to undertake further training to extend existing skills/knowledge in new areas.​ Education/qualificationsEssential:
• Qualified to level 3 (A-Level), with a minimum of 5 GCSE’s graded A*-C, including in English and Mathematics.
• IT competency qualifications (such as Microsoft MCP or MCSE certifications)

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Desirable:

• Postgraduate qualifications in either:​

  Data analytics

  Business Intelligence

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  Power Bi Certification

  SQL or Python programming certifications

  Microsoft data analyst Associate

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• Knowledge of building AI tools (such as AI agents and Microsoft CoPilot) to fulfil a specific task and allow the automation of routine data analysis.
• Knowledge of how other health and social care settings (including within the NHS) are using AI tools to improve performance and productivity, leading to more effective decision making and service delivery.

• Professional certifications in either:​

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Equality and Diversity

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Please note that we are committed to equality and diversity and make the following pledge in relation to our recruitment practices;

• We will actively encourage and support under-represented groups to join us as employees
• ​We will always interview you if you are an applicant with disability who meets the essential requirements of the job and will provide adjustments to the recruitment process if required.
• We are committed to supporting part time and flexible working; we will consider part time working requests for all our roles

Huddersfield

Information available on request

JOBS

Forget Me Not Childrens Hospice

Sessional Trauma Therapist

• Casual
• Freelance

Hours: ad hoc as per practitioner availability ​

Location: Russell House, Huddersfield or your own designated therapy space

Responsible to: Family Services Manager

OVERVIEW OF ROLE

At Forget Me Not, we don’t just care for children with life-shortening conditions, we care for their families too. Families who may be traumatised by the struggle of caring for a child with complex heath needs or by bereavement.

We also support families whose child has died suddenly and unexpectedly, often in traumatic circumstances. We’re looking to build our pool of professionals from a range of therapeutic disciplines so that we can match family members with the right support for them. With an accredited qualification in trauma therapy including compassion-focused, EMDR etc, you’ll have a deep knowledge of trauma, particularly in relation to grief and loss and/or palliative care and experience of delivering counselling and psychotherapy within a structured programme.

You might have your own practice, or currently be working in the NHS or another charitable organisation and be looking to expand your understanding of children’s hospice care. Services could be delivered at the hospice, within a local community space or within your own designated therapy space (if available).

JOB DESCRIPTION

Role Summary

Carry out trauma-informed assessments on individuals and families providing an overview of their emotional, social, practical, environmental needs and stressors, family dynamics, strengths and ways of coping.

Complete risk assessments around harm to self and suicide risk.

Contract with the client to ensure there is clarity and definition around issues such as confidentiality and boundaries.

Complete formulation and support plans, based on your assessment of need.

Use counselling skills and knowledge of theories of trauma, adversity and bereavement and loss to deliver therapeutic interventions.

Provide individuals with the skills and interventions to help them process trauma.

Empower families and individual family members to make their own choices and decisions.

Be confident in contacting individuals and professionals via telephone, email and video call.

Ensure excellent communication internally throughout the multidisciplinary family support team and across all areas of the hospice including explaining your service offer to care staff and income generation teams.

Demonstrate clear communication between the hospice, the family and other agencies supporting any individuals, including social services, education, GP, children’s community nursing teams, occupational therapist, perinatal mental health teams, hospital consultants and voluntary agencies, including as part of a transition into other services and organisations.

Ensure that relevant records are kept which are accurate, contemporaneous, and professional and meet legal requirements and that of any accredited body you are a member of.

Implement outcome measures, including PHQ-9, SDQ, AAG and Impact of Events Scale.

Manage own caseload, maintaining a structured but flexible and responsive approach. This will involve prioritising and planning work with families, including frequency of contact, and time management.

Actively participate in own supervision with your external professional supervisor.

Maintain professional registration.

Comply with your professional standards of conduct, performance and ethics.

Work within the guidelines of the local safeguarding children’s board (LSCB) procedures.

Adopt positive and reflective approach to personal and professional development, participating constructively in annual appraisal process, including working towards objectives.

Maintain professional development by keeping up-to-date with current research and developments within your field and that of children’s palliative care, bereavement, perinatal mental health and trauma.

Person specification

Essential:

• Minimum 2 years post registration experience of working individuals who have experienced trauma and loss
• Qualified in an area of trauma therapy (EMDR, CBT, Compassion Focused Therapies)
• Experience of supporting adults affected by pregnancy, baby and child bereavement
• Providing therapeutic support to individuals
• Working within a multidisciplinary team
• Assessment of psychosocial needs of individuals and families in need
• Excellent interpersonal / communication skills
• High levels of empathy
• Time management and caseload management
• Computer literate
• Team player who can work under minimal supervision
• Flexibility
• Friendly and enthusiastic
• Confidence with ability to make decisions
• Creative thinker
• Experience and knowledge of working within safeguarding procedures.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of children’s hospice services and philosophy
• Knowledge of perinatal mental health
• Postgraduate qualifications in trauma, psychotherapy, counselling.

​Education / qualifications

Essential:

• Recognised professional counselling or psychotherapy qualification
• Membership of BACP/NCS or other appropriate counselling and psychotherapy membership body.

Desirable:

• EMDR training and qualification
• Specific grief and loss training.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Equality and Diversity

Please note that we are committed to equality and diversity and make the following pledge in relation to our recruitment practices;

• We will actively encourage and support under-represented groups to join us as employees
• ​We will always interview you if you are an applicant with disability who meets the essential requirements of the job and will provide adjustments to the recruitment process if required.
• We are committed to supporting part time and flexible working; we will consider part time working requests for all our roles

Anywhere in Kirklees

Information available on request

JOBS

Forget Me Not Childrens Hospice

Hospice Volunteer and Activity Lead

• Part Time

Salary: £16,200 based on 22.5 hours per week per week (FTE £27,000)

Hours: 22.5 hours per week - Mon to Fri (Occasional Weekends) - Exact days and hours are flexible and can be agreed with the post holder.

Location: Russell House, Huddersfield

Responsible to: Family Services Manager

Responsible for: Activities Coordinator and Volunteers

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Benefits: Entry into Peoples Pension, death in service benefit (3 x salary), out of pocket expenses, free on-site parking, free access to confidential and extensive wellbeing support, generous holiday entitlement (26 days plus bank holidays rising to 31 days after 5 years for a full time employee, pro rata for part time), your birthday off!, free tea / coffee, sight tests and flu jabs and excellent learning and development opportunities. 

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OVERVIEW OF ROLE

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people, and families?

As our Volunteer and Activity Lead, you will have two key areas of responsibility: leading our Care and Family Support Volunteer Team, and developing and delivering engaging activity programs for children, young people, and their families—heavily supported by your team of volunteers.

This isn’t just about keeping children busy—your activities will create meaningful experiences and lasting memories. You’ll also support volunteers to grow their skills, confidence, and experience, helping them make a real impact in the hospice sector.

You’ll be experienced in leading volunteers and delivering activities for children or families, ideally in health, social care, or community settings. You’ll build partnerships with colleagues, families, and local organisations to deliver inclusive, creative, and flexible opportunities.

We welcome applications from everyone, especially those experienced in working with families from diverse cultural, ethnic, and faith backgrounds. Understanding how cultural, religious, or spiritual beliefs influence participation and care is essential. Additional community languages are highly desirable and support our commitment to accessible, inclusive care.

In this role, you’ll be at the heart of creating joyful, meaningful experiences for families while leading and inspiring a team of dedicated volunteers. If you’re ready to make a lasting difference, we would love to hear from you!

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Role Summary

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At Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice, our vision is to deliver pioneering care through pregnancy, childhood, and loss - whenever families need us, whatever the future holds.

In this role, you’ll develop and co-ordinate engaging and fun activities that create memorable, inspiring and transformative experiences for children with life-shortening conditions, siblings and their families – moments that matter.

You’ll also lead a team of volunteers not just for activities but across our care and family support services, ensuring volunteers are available to increase our capacity to support families so that they can fully engage in everything our children’s hospice has to offer.

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Main Duties and Key Responsibilities

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Activities planning & delivery

• Lead the design and coordination of child and family activities that are innovative, engaging, and memorable, turning ordinary activities into extraordinary experiences.
• Ensure activities are age-appropriate, inclusive, and therapeutic, including play, music, sports, arts and crafts, themed experience days, and immersive events.
• Co-produce activities wherever possible, ensuring families’ voices shape experiences that are meaningful to them.
• Organise seasonal events (e.g., Christmas parties, summer fairs) and special visits (e.g., entertainers, therapy animals) designed to delight, inspire, and create lasting memories.
• Create opportunities for siblings and parents to participate in shared experiences that strengthen family bonds.
• Oversee the quality, safety, and impact of all activities, ensuring they meet families’ needs and deliver unforgettable experiences.
• Gather feedback and evaluate outcomes to continually enhance the impact of our support.Line management
• Supervise, support, and develop the activity co-ordinator, providing guidance, coaching, and regular performance feedback.
• Encourage reflective practice, creativity, and innovation within the team to enhance family experiences.Volunteer co-ordination
• Recruit, train, and support a diverse team of volunteers who contribute to activity delivery, care and family support as well as volunteer-led transport.
• Work collaboratively with the registered manager and family support team leader to ensure care teams are fully engaged with, and supportive of, the vision for embedding volunteers within our support.
• Ensure volunteers understand their role in providing care, compassion, and practical support that enables families to thrive.
• In collaboration with HR, maintain accurate volunteer records, including DBS checks, training, and compliance with hospice policies.
• Provide inductions, ongoing support, guidance, and recognition to enhance volunteer retention and engagement.
• Organise volunteer support to support the activity programme, as well as volunteer support within care, family support and volunteer led transport.
• Develop pathways for volunteer development and progression.
• Support volunteers and managers in navigating the volunteer management system, providing guidance and reporting as required.Safeguarding & risk management
• Ensure all activities and volunteer interactions are safe, boundaried, and compliant with hospice policies.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and safeguarding for children, families, and volunteers.Partnership and engagement
• Build relationships with local groups and organisations to enrich activity content and grow volunteer networks.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to share stories, raise awareness of activities, and promote volunteering opportunities.

We expect all staff to undertake any other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, the title of the post and its grading, as requested by your line manager or their higher level of authority on behalf of the charity.

To find out more about working for Forget Me Not Children's Hospice please see our recruitment pack 

For all of our roles we expect employees to abide by the expectations set out within the Together for Families Framework (click here). Complying with Together for Families means that we will all act with integrity to ensure we are trusted the people we care for, the people we work with and everyone who supports Forget Me Not. 

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Person specification

Skills and experience

Essential 

• Experience of planning and co-ordinating inclusive, and meaningful events or activities (preferably for children, young people, or families).
• Experience of leading or supervising staff or volunteers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and support others.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• IT literate, with experience using Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle.

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Desirable 

• Experience working in a hospice, care, or community support setting.
• Qualification in event management, volunteer co-ordination, or family support.
• Experience in transport co-ordination or managing practical family access arrangements.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, inclusive practice, and health and safety in activity delivery.

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Additional Requirements 

• Commitment to the values and ethos of Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice.
• Willingness to complete mandatory training and professional development.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Equality and Diversity

Please note that we are committed to equality and diversity and make the following pledge in relation to our recruitment practices;

• We will actively encourage and support under-represented groups to join us as employees
• ​We will always interview you if you are an applicant with disability who meets the essential requirements of the job and will provide adjustments to the recruitment process if required.
• We are committed to supporting part time and flexible working; we will consider part time working requests for all our roles

Huddersfield

Information available on request

JOBS

Age UK Calderdale & Kirklees

Wellbeing Centre Driver/Carer (Sessional / Female)

• Casual
• Part Time

LOCATION: Covering both Calderdale & Kirklees centres

HOURS: Sessional hours between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm, to be arranged

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Driving clients to the centres in our minibus, and assisting with their care at the centres. Female required due to need to assist female clients in our centres

The most valuable asset to Age UK Calderdale & Kirklees are the people involved with the charity. Our approach to recruitment and selection of employees reflects the importance of people to us, the values and the organisation of the charity including:

· To be client centred.

· Deliver services with compassion.

· Value staff and volunteers.

· Be inclusive and embrace equality and diversity.

· Develop trust in our services.

· Everybody working together to achieve the same objectives.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to attracting and recruiting people with a disability. Through the Disability Confident scheme, we are challenging attitudes towards disability, increasing understanding of disability, removing barriers to disabled people and those with long term conditions so that all can reach their full potential and realise their aspirations.

ORGANISATIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

Age UK Calderdale & Kirklees works in a variety of roles, many of which are based in differing geographical areas of our region.

In order that we can be most effective in the provision and delivery of services and projects to the older people of Calderdale & Kirklees you will need to work as part of a team. You will contribute to and share in the work of the organisation while maintaining an awareness of the political and social environment in which we work.

You will be expected to develop good working relationships with other Age UK Calderdale & Kirklees’ staff and relevant external organisations, as appropriate to your role.

You will adhere to all roles and responsibilities in line with Age UK Calderdale & Kirklees’ policies and procedures and all legislative requirements.

You will be expected to undertake any other activity requested by your Line Manager(s) that is appropriate to the experience and level of responsibility of the post holder, and to promote the work of Age UK Calderdale & Kirklees whenever possible.

OUTLINE OF POST:

· The post holder will provide driving and escort duties, to ensure the safe transfer of clients to and from the centre.

· The post holder will be responsive to, and understand the changing needs of clients and carers, will monitor clients, and take appropriate action when necessary.

· The post holder will report any concerns about client care to their line manager.

· The post holder will always ensure safe driving management.

· The post holder will support their line managers in the running of the centres.

· The post holder will accept responsibility in all areas of bus safety.

MAIN TASKS:

· The post holder will be expected to work to the aims of Companionship Centre Services Standards set out by Age UK Calderdale & Kirklees and Age England Association.

· The post holder will be expected to be aware of current Health and Safety regulations, and to be responsible for reporting issues of concern to their line manager.

· The post holder will be willing to undertake personal care tasks for clients when necessary.

· The post holder will be expected to drive our adapted minibus, or to provide escort duties, as and when necessary following appropriate training.

· The post holder will be expected to undertake appropriate training to NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care, together with any other identified relevant training opportunities when available.

· The post holder will be expected to ensure lunch, refreshments and all activities are provided to meet client need.

· The post holder will be available for overtime when the need arises.

· The post holder will be expected to ensure the minibus driven has had all daily safety checks completed by the driver of the day and an evening check to ensure no damage has occurred whilst in use. The reporting of such to their line manager is the daily responsibility of the driver.

· The post holder will always ensure the cleanliness of Age UK transport both internally and externally.

· The post holder will accept responsibility for the vehicle, passengers and items carried while the vehicle is in their charge.

· Safe driving techniques and abiding by the rules of the road will be applied at all times.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: £12.21 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 7.30 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence with D1 addition? (required)

Anywhere in Kirklees

National minimum wage applies

JOBS

Fresh Futures

Income and Engagement Manager (Maternity Cover)

• Full time
• Temporary

The Charity

Fresh Futures is a regional charity working with vulnerable and disadvantaged children,
young people, and their families, within Kirklees and surrounding areas. Our vision is that
all young people have opportunities for a better life, now and in the future. We are thought
leaders, and together with partners, we deliver outcomes through four interwoven strands
of activity – providing education services and facilities, building healthy relationships,
promoting health and wellbeing, and improving employability skills.

Purpose of the job

Why the job exists and overall responsibility

• Overseeing volunteer development at Fresh Futures
• Support income generation through a diverse range of sources including but not limited to corporate and community fundraising
• Identifying suitable grant and trust applications
• Design marketing materials and manage the delivery of communications across the charity
• Budget management for projects and campaigns
• Internal and external event delivery
• Management and project delivery of discrete projects and fundraising campaigns
• Contribute to delivery and development of the Fundraising and Engagement Strategy

Main Activities

Income Generation:

• Build multi-year corporate relationships that generate income and gifts in-kind by creating and maintaining an active pipeline
• Identify and cultivate opportunities for new partnerships and funding streams
• Manage a portfolio of partners and fundraisers, ensuring effective communication and stewardship
• Prepare and submit funding applications and reports in a timely manner
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure project delivery and reporting
• Ensure the CRM system is updated regularly to reflect activities and report to KPIs set by the Head of Income and Engagement

Marketing and Communications:

• Contribute to the creation and delivery of key marketing materials across multiple channels and audiences
• Maintain accurate records of activity and performance, generating regular performance reports
• Work collaboratively cross team to ensure delivery of all elements relating to projects and campaigns across the charity
• Develop audience approach content for social media and disseminate in a timely manner, supporting all teams marketing needs
• Responsibility for development and updates to websites across Fresh Futures
• Explore new marketing channels and build external marketing partnerships offering in-kind support
• Write press releases and deliver media interviews representing the charity, as directed by the Head of Income and Engagement

Budgets:

• Assist the Head of Income and Engagement with the preparation of budgets
• Responsible for the management of specific project or campaign budgets,
  ensuring costs are always monitored and income targets are met (where
  appropriate)

Internal and external event delivery:

• Support delivery of internal events, to budget and in a timely manner, including
  liaison with suppliers, and attendees
• Build partnerships and attend external events to represent Fresh Futures and raise
  awareness of the charity
• Support delivery of internal events, to budget and in a timely manner, including
  liaison with suppliers, speakers and attendees
• Oversee event budgets as directed by the Head of Income and Engagement

Volunteer Management:

• Research and adhere to best practice before designing and implementing Fresh Futures’ volunteering strategy and policy documents.
• Develop and manage the running of a sustainable volunteer community across all Fresh Futures’ services to improve the wellbeing of families, children, and adults in the Kirklees area.
• Design and deliver presentations to third-sector organisations, businesses, and universities to showcase and promote Fresh Futures’
• Work with the leadership team in supporting FF’s vision for the future and create appropriate volunteering opportunities to support the vision and strategy moving forward.
• Ensure appropriate managers and staff understand and adhere to Fresh Futures’ volunteering policy and procedures, ensuring volunteers are properly trained and inducted in their area of service.
• Ensure volunteers are properly informed about their role and responsibilities and are adhering to Fresh Futures’ policies.
• Work with the Head of Income and Engagement to design and adhere to a volunteer budget.

Discrete project and campaign delivery:

• Work with the team, as directed by the Head of Income and Engagement, to deliver discrete fundraising projects and campaigns

Strategy:

• Support the Head of Income and Engagement and the SLT in developing the
  strategic direction for the Income and Engagement team
• Work within the team to delivery the Income and Engagement Strategy

Knowledge, training and experience required

• Experience working within the voluntary sector generating income and running fundraising campaigns
• Experience of Canva, CRM systems, social media scheduling platforms useful
• Knowledge of a range of fundraising approaches and marketing techniques
• Experience working with a range of external partners including from the commercial sector

Key personal characteristics

• Flexible and reliable
• Team player
• Target driven
• Ability to work in a busy and fast paced environment independently

How to apply

If you are interested in this role, please complete the application form plus any additional role specific forms found at the top of this page, and return it to katie.shephard@freshfutures.org.uk before the closing date.

Huddersfield

£31,249.40 FTE

JOBS

Yorkshire Cricket Foundation

Community Development Officer

• Part Time

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Community Development Officers in Kirklees to help grow cricket, with a focus on working with Black and South Asian communities.

The role will involve:

• Building strong relationships with local communities, partners, and organisations
• Creating new opportunities for women and girls in cricket
• Supporting participation for people from all backgrounds and cultures
• Expanding the popular Cricket Cities programme in Kirklees
• Showcasing the impact of projects through stories, case studies, and social media

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact while promoting cricket as a game for everyone.

For more information, click here to access the full job description including selection criteria for the role.

About You

We are looking for people who meet the below criteria:

• Previous experience working with target groups including women & girls, minority ethnic communities and faiths
• Previous experience working in a community development role
• An understanding of the importance of safeguarding with the skills and knowledge to identify a safeguarding concern and experience in reporting these

For further essential and desirable criteria, please view the job description.

Location

Anywhere in Kirklees

Salary

Information available on request

Contact Number

Contact Email

JOBS

TSL Kirklees

Community Worker - Huddersfield North

• Part Time

About Energy Neighbours

Energy Neighbours is a community project that brings community organisations and residents together to make real change. Together, we aim to reduce our energy use and costs, generate our own energy and keep more money in the areas that need it most.

Kirklees has more communities in fuel poverty than 90% of areas in England & Wales – more residents with low-income who are living in homes that are difficult to keep warm.

Community organisations in Kirklees continue to support residents in fuel poverty to get help paying bills and keeping warm, but this does not deal with the problem longer term.

The approach is to work with communities, listening to local priorities, experimenting and learning together, sharing information and decision-making power. The project values ways of working such as Asset Based Community Development, Co-production, Community wealth-building and Community Organising.  Workers and communities will learn about these approaches and find out what works in our communities.

About the role

The Community Development Workers get to know organisations and residents, offering practical and organisational help to build cooperation and skills, and work with them on energy related concerns. They will help organisations to act on energy too - reaching more people, supporting volunteers and plans, accessing funds and working with other organisations.

The Community Workers role will involve listening to residents and those involved in community organisations, hearing their frustrations, hopes and understanding their priorities, with the overall aim of understanding what it is they collectively want to change in their local area.

You will work as part of wider team, being flexible and supportive and making best use of everyone’s skills and capabilities across the areas and the project.

You will report to the overall Energy Neighbours Manager who will ensure full and effective sharing of learning across project partners and with other learning partners nationally.

You will be supported in your role by a management team which includes the Manager, Project Coordinator and an Information and Data Officer.

This innovative project is participating in the National Lottery Climate Action Fund learning partnership.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

To build excellent, collaborative, respectful working relationships with team members, partners, community organisations and residents

To help community organisations to develop, have strong links with the community and to take action on energy related issues

To encourage residents to get involved in community activities, learning and decision making, including about Energy Neighbours

To recruit and support volunteers, with guidance and support from the Manager and Project Coordinator.

To manage own workload effectively and efficiently, balancing competing priorities.

To work to the values, aims and objectives set by the Energy Neighbours project and Manager, to develop the project and deliver outcomes.

To be accountable to the Manager.

To recruit and support volunteers, with guidance and support from the Project Manager and Project Coordinator.

To contribute to promoting and developing the project.

To communicate in ways that are consistent with the values of the project, promoting collaboration and partnership and giving credit to communities and community organisations where due.

To represent the project at events, as required.

General Responsibilities

To apply the values, policies, practices and procedures of TSL.

To keep up to date with relevant local and national trends relevant to the project.

To collaborate with colleagues in TSL Kirklees on specific and organisation wide activities in order to maximise the effectiveness of the organisation.

To contribute to TSL Kirklees learning and action on equality, diversity and inclusion.

To work flexibly to meet the needs of TSL, carrying out other tasks as reasonably requested.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

We know you are more than a list!

TSL Kirklees values having a diverse staff team. We recognise that some of us have more opportunities for development and experience than others, for lots of reasons. We will consider opportunities to give a chance to those who are nearly ready for this role, but not quite.

If you believe that you can do this job, but you do not currently meet all the essential criteria, or if you will need support or adjustments, then we encourage you to apply. In your application, be honest about what you bring to the role and about what support you would need.

If you are selected on this basis, we will discuss with you changes to the role and how you might be supported in the first six months of your employment to grow into the full role.

We are looking forward to your application.

Huddersfield

Information available on request

JOBS

Yorkshire Youth & Music

Become a Trustee with Yorkshire Youth & Music

• Trustee

Yorkshire Youth & Music (YY&M) is a community music and arts education organisation working across the whole of Yorkshire. We create life-changing music-making opportunities for young people in challenging circumstances, including those with disabilities, special educational needs, and those in Youth Justice settings.

We work with disadvantaged young people in challenging circumstances, across all music styles, and according to their needs and aspirations. We also provide excellent training and development opportunities for musicians, teachers and others who work in young people’s music making and learning.

We specialise in work with very vulnerable young people, including those in secure children's homes, in-patient psychiatric care, in justice settings, and others experiencing multiple disadvantages. Our workshops include lyric writing and talking about expressing emotion and thought in a self-controlled way, being respectful of others and thinking carefully about self-expression.

Who we’re looking for

We welcome expressions of interest from anyone who shares our commitment to young people and the transformative power of music. No prior board experience is necessary.

What’s involved

• Attending four board meetings a year (one per quarter, usually evenings)
• Supporting and guiding strategy, fundraising, and community impact
• Acting as an ambassador for YY&M in your networks

In addition to seeking trustees to join the board in a general capacity, we're also seeking someone to fill the role of Treasurer. There is more information in the full pack.

Work from home

This is an unpaid, voluntary role

JOBS

The Branch

Data & statistics, media planning, IT and community work

• Part Time

We are looking for those passionate about community, to join the team.

Must have skills to collect & mange data and statistics, media planning, IT and community work.

Location

Huddersfield

Salary

Information available on request

Contact Number

Contact Email

JOBS

Forget Me Not Childrens Hospice

Retail Volunteer Lead

• Part Time

Salary: £16,290 (FTE £27,150)

Hours: 22.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Location: Huddersfield

Responsible to: Head of Retail Operations

Responsible for: N/A

Benefits: Entry into Peoples Pension, death in service benefit (3 x salary), out of pocket expenses, free on-site parking, free access to confidential and extensive wellbeing support, generous holiday entitlement (26 days plus bank holidays rising to 31 days after 5 years for a full time employee, pro rata for part time), day off for your birthday!, free tea / coffee, sight tests and flu jabs and excellent learning and development opportunities. 

OVERVIEW OF ROLE

Volunteers are the lifeblood of our charity shops. Without them, we simply wouldn’t be able to open at all. Generously giving up their time, and bringing their valuable skills and experience, they help us make the most of every donation brought to the shop and every customer who comes looking for a bargain.

It is incredibly important that we continue to recruit new volunteers, that they enjoy their time with us and get the most from their volunteering activity – so that we can do more for local children and families.

And that’s where you come in. As retail volunteer lead, you’ll work with our shop managers, providing them with the tools and processes they need to recruit and nurture our volunteers. You will also build relationships in the community and with other organisations to reach people who might be interested in volunteering with us.

You don’t need to have worked in retail before, but you will have experience of working with volunteers or have volunteered yourself. Organised and self-motivated, you’ll have the confidence to engage with and build relationships with others and enjoy having autonomy over how you work and when you work.

As well as flexible working, we offer a generous holiday allowance, out of pocket expenses and free access to confidential and extensive wellbeing support.

So if you’re interested in bringing your skills to this role where you could make a real difference to our organisation’s future, then please apply now!

JOB DESCRIPTION

Role Summary

Our vision is to deliver pioneering care through pregnancy, childhood and loss, whenever families need us, whatever the future holds. This role supports our vision by supporting our retail team to attract, recruit, engage and retain a diverse and skilled team of volunteers, without whom we would not be able to keep our charity shops running.

Main Duties and Key Responsibilities

Attract, recruit and retain 

• Work with the trading team to identify opportunities for volunteers.
• Research where our target volunteer audience spends their free time and develop a plan to reach them, increasing our volunteer base
• Support Shop Managers by promoting volunteer roles through internal channels, social media, job boards, local community boards, and the hospice website.
• Work with the fundraising team to identify opportunities to engage with potential volunteers
• Partner with the HR team to enhance the diversity of our volunteer network
• Assist in building a recruitment pipeline to transition volunteers into employees
• Collaborate with the HR team to establish partnerships with external organisations seeking volunteer placements.
• Ensure managers have access to current induction materials for volunteers.
• Monitor completion of mandatory training and compliance checks (e.g., DBS, references)
• Develop and implement retention strategies to maintain volunteer satisfaction and commitment.

Advice & Support  

• Provide guidance on best practices for managing volunteers
• Deliver training and ongoing support to managers on our volunteer management system
• Assist managers in addressing volunteer-related issues (e.g., conduct, capability, wellbeing).
• Keep managers informed of changes to procedures or regulations, including work permits.

Engagement & Recognition 

• Promote and help organise initiatives that celebrate volunteer contributions (e.g. monthly service badges, thank-you events).
• Share feedback and success stories across the trading team and wider organisation including through the volunteer newsletter.
• Encourage inclusive and supportive environments in shops.
• Respond to queries from volunteers and prospective volunteers as required
• Support the volunteer expenses claim process

Training & Development 

• Coordinate access to training resources for volunteers (e.g. till use, gift aid, safeguarding).
• Support managers in identifying training needs and arranging appropriate sessions.
• Promote and facilitate Level 2 training opportunities
• Ensure all training is accurately recorded on our volunteer management system

Data, reporting and compliance  

• Maintain accurate, centralised volunteer records (e.g. hours, roles, training).
• Produce reports on volunteer activity to inform operational planning.
• Monitor trends in recruitment, retention, and volunteer satisfaction.
• Support audits and quality assurance processes, including checks on starters, leavers, and work permits.
• Track compliance with mandatory training requirements

Person specification

Skills and experience

Essential:  

• Experience of volunteering or working with volunteers
• Excellent influencing and communication skills
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills
• Experience of improving ways of working
• Experience of working with internal IT systems, excel and word.

Desirable:  

• Experience of working in a retail environment.​

Education / qualifications  

Essential:  

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.

Desirable:  

• Volunteer qualification (e.g Level 3 management of Volunteers)
• Customer service qualification.

You will need to have a full, clean driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Equality and Diversity

Please note that we are committed to equality and diversity and make the following pledge in relation to our recruitment practices;

• We will actively encourage and support under-represented groups to join us as employees
• We will always interview you if you are an applicant with disability who meets the essential requirements of the job and will provide adjustments to the recruitment process if required.
• We are committed to supporting part time and flexible working; we will consider part time working requests for all our roles

Thank you Key Fund!

We are incredibly grateful to Key Fund, a social enterprise who provide flexible loans and grants to help enterprises start up, become sustainable, and grow; creating jobs, reinvigorating communities and offering social investment.

The Key Fund has provided Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice with a loan and grant to enable us to grow our trading and commercial activity.

Anywhere in Kirklees

Information available on request