TREASURER TRUSTEE FOR BLACKBURN YOUTH ZONE
A unique and exciting opportunity to be part of a project that aims to improve the life chances of young people in Blackburn with Darwen.
Blackburn Youth Zone aims to support thousands of local young people to reach their full potential by giving them ‘somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to’. The charity is part of a Network of 13 OnSide Youth Zones across the country, offering affordable, inclusive access to a broad range of high-quality positive activities including; sports, arts, employability and, personal and social development, for 8-19 year olds and up to 21 for young people with additional needs.
We would love to hear from people who are passionate about supporting and developing opportunities for young people. You will be dynamic, motivated, and able to actively contribute your time and expertise for the benefit of the charity, through the role of Trustee.
We are particularly looking for an individual with expertise, knowledge and the willingness to take on the role of Treasurer. You will ideally have knowledge of charity accounts and accountancy/financial director experience.
The Trustee Board currently meets every two months; trustees are not paid and will be required to undergo a vetting process including an enhanced DBS check.
The strength of the OnSide Network of Youth Zones is the diversity of its people; we place huge value on different people doing things in different ways and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. The one thing we all have in common is our desire to raise the aspirations of young people across the country.
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter (two pages maximum), clearly stating what you would bring as a trustee and the portfolio(s) in which you are interested, to hr@blackburnyz.org.
Closing date for applications: 15th November 2021
You can read more about our work on our website here:https://www.blackburnyz.org and about the OnSide network of Youth Zones here:https://www.onsideyouthzones.org/
For information regarding how OnSide Youth Zones processes your data, please click here:https://www.onsideyouthzones.org/applicant-privacy/
Please also download the OnSdie Trustee Handbook
Download Treasure Role Profile
If you are interested in becoming a Trustee at Blackburn Youth and would like further information please email hr@blackburnyz.org or call 01254 292000 asking for Hannah Allen or Rose Walton.
HEAD OF FINANCE
Job Role: |
Head of Finance |
Accountable to: |
CEO |
Accountable for: |
Finance Coordinator, Business Admin Manager and volunteers |
Salary |
Up to £45,000 |
Terms |
Full time. 37.5 hours per week |
Hours |
37.5 Hours |
Main Purpose:
To take overall responsibility of all financial, admin and HR functions within Blackburn Youth Zone. To provide leadership and management of the finance function of Blackburn Youth Zone, ensuring effective strategic and operational financial planning and monitoring and reporting on the financial performance to enhance the decision-making process of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Board of Directors. Responsible for strategic performance monitoring using a balanced scorecard/KPI framework. Responsible for overall resource planning to ensure resources are utilised in the most efficient manner.
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Application Process
Please email a CV to hr@blackburnyz.org, together with a concise covering letter setting out your reasons for applying for this position.
If you require any further information about the role, please contact HR: 01254 292000
Events & Community Fundraiser
Job Role: |
Events & Community Fundraiser |
Accountable to: |
Fundraising Development Manager |
Accountable for: |
Finance Coordinator, Business Admin Manager and volunteers |
Salary |
Up to £25,000 (plus bonuses) |
Terms |
Full time, permanent – 40 hours per week, including flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required |
Hours |
40 Hours |
Main Purpose:
You must have a passion for community fundraising, and a commitment to supporting young people. Using your skills, you will develop and deliver our community and corporate fundraising programme. You will focus on growing income from SME’s, third party events, community groups, schools, and individual giving fundraising streams. You will be excellent at building relationships, have experience in digital fundraising, be creative in your approach and be excited by the opportunity to manage several fundraising programmes at the same time. You will be a self-motivated individual, able to work independently and also well in a team.
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Application Process
Please email a CV to hr@blackburnyz.org, together with a concise covering letter setting out your reasons for applying for this position.
If you require any further information about the role, please contact HR: 01254 292000
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR MANAGER
Job Role: |
Business Administration Manager |
Accountable to: |
Head of Finance |
Accountable for: |
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Salary |
Up to £25,000 |
Terms |
Full time. 37.5 hours per week |
Hours |
37.5 Hours |
Main Purpose:
The Business Administration Manager is central to the success of Blackburn Youth Zone as we embark on our ambitious plans for growth and development. Working alongside the CEO and the Leadership Team and Managers, you will provide a key role in ensuring an efficient, effective, robust “back office” support service and robust HR systems enabling the wider team to focus on providing the very best opportunities for the young people who engage with the charity each year.
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Application Process
Please email a CV to hr@blackburnyz.org, together with a concise covering letter setting out your reasons for applying for this position.
If you require any further information about the role, please contact HR: 01254 292000
YOUTH SAFE WORKER
Job Role: |
Youth Safe Worker |
Accountable to: |
Safeguarding Manager |
Accountable for: |
Delivery of Youth Safe work; Targeted sessions: 1:1 support. |
Salary |
£24,500 |
Terms |
Fixed 12 months contract. |
Hours |
37.5 Hours |
Main Purpose:
To deliver and develop a quality ‘Youth Safe’ programme within our open access Youth Club, which invites young people 8 to 21 years old to engage in a wide array of enriching activities and opportunities. You will respond effectively to any safeguarding and welfare concerns, taking immediate action to best safeguard and protect young people and complete all required records (accurately and timely) as specified in the clubs Safeguarding and Child Protection policy. You will be required to respond effectively to behaviour incidents within the club and deliver informal sessions which are a direct response to young people’s needs. You will be required to deliver intervention projects for vulnerable and ‘at risk’ young people.
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To apply for this role, please forward your CV and covering letter stating how you meet the requirements of the role to: hr@blackburnyz.org
Deadline 23rd September – 12.00pm
If you require any further information about the role, please contact HR: 01254 29200
VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR
Job Role: |
Volunteer Recruitment
Co-ordinator |
Accountable to: |
Head of Operations Chorley / Blackburn |
Accountable for: |
Volunteering |
Salary |
£21,000 – £25,000 per annum |
Hours |
37.5 |
Main Purpose:
The Volunteer recruitment coordinator will hold overall responsibility for the volunteer strategy, and management of all volunteers, to recruit and support a pool of volunteers to work alongside qualified staff across the different sections of the Youth Zone and on other projects. The role will be split (equally at 2.5 days per week) across two Youth Zones at Inspire Chorley and Blackburn where you work towards KPI’s across the two orgs, share good practices, and standardise the working and plans associated with volunteering.
They will support the Youth Voice Coordinator to develop and deliver CPD and training for volunteers and staff to enable the delivery of quality youth sessions in line with operating principles and recognised youth work values and competencies.
The “Person” We Are After:
- Passionate about children and young people
- “Can do attitude”
- Embodies our values
- Creative
- Peoples person
- Organised
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Application Process
Please email a CV to ryan.powell@inspireyouthzone.org, together with a concise covering letter setting out your reasons for applying for this position.
If you require any further information about the role, please contact HR: 01254 292000
Youth Club Team Leader
| Job Role: | Youth Club Team Leader |
| Accountable to: | Universal Team Manager |
| Hours: | 37.5 hours per week over 5 working days. |
| Salary | Up to £27,000 (Dependent on experience, training and qualification) |
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Application Process
Please email a CV to hr@blackburnyz.org, together with a concise covering letter setting out your reasons for applying for this position.
Deadline 30th September at 12.00pm
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