VACANCIES, VOLUNTEERING & TRAINING

Head of Policy-Vacancy: £32,119 - £42,602
(NJC salary scale PO2 - PO5, point 35 – 47), 5% pension
Race on the Agenda (ROTA) is a social policy think-tank focusing on issues affecting Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities and the Third Sector that serves them.

They are recruiting to this post which offers the opportunity to lead on the organisation’s policy and research programme working with the experienced and passionate policy team. Current policy priorities include crime and antisocial behaviour, health inequalities, community cohesion and regional governance. You will need demonstrable in-depth knowledge of social policy priorities for the BAME sector and communities. You will also need demonstrable experience of staff and project management as well as experience of fundraising and writing clear and concise reports.

Closing Date for applications: Tuesday 6th January 2009 10:00 am (by post or email). Successful candidates will be notified on Friday 9th January 2009 to attend an interview on Tuesday 13th January 2009. Successful candidate need to start as soon as possible.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
For further information and an application pack email Saifur Valli Saifur@rota.org.uk or ring 020 7729 1310. You can also download the application pack from www.rota.org.uk


Community Engagement Officer -Vacancy
TAHA is a leading national Agency specialising in the provision of health and social care and capacity building support services primarily to Black & Minority Ethnic (BME) communities. They are seeking a community engagement officer.

Salary: £30662 - £31511 p.a. incl. ILW
(Part-time or full-time)
You will take responsibility for devising & delivering skills development, training & other support activity to increase BME community engagement within mainstream voluntary & statutory bodies’ governance arrangements and planning mechanisms & address barriers which disempower BMEs from engaging civic life, governance and leadership roles.

TAHA requires someone to make an immediate impact! Applicants must have proven knowledge and experience of community development & empowerment, sustainable capacity building training activities, regional voluntary and statutory sector structures, governance and planning mechanisms. Excellent communication skills & ability to engage & empower individuals & groups from diverse BME communities essential.

Job Sharers welcomed

Deadline for applications: 19 December 2008. For an application pack email: leadership@taha.org.uk


Would you be interested in doing research and working with Faith Based Regeneration Network (FbRN)? (Note this is not a job advertisement)
FbRN is applying for two research posts and is looking for potential researchers in the following areas:
• Strengthening civil society
• Promoting active citizenship, equalities and community empowerment.

There are two possibilities, both in association with Goldsmiths College, University of London, both full-time:
• A PhD studentship - fees and a maintenance allowance would be paid.
• A Knowledge Transfer Partnership - a two year post paid at full remuneration at standard rates of pay

Candidates for either post need to have, a good honours degree (minimum 2:1), preferably in a relevant social science, work experience in a relevant third sector organisation, a demonstrated interest in research in the field of faith and civil society, active citizenship, equalities or community empowerment.

Closing date: 16th December 2008

Please see the website for more information www.fbrn.org.uk


Preparing Your Children's Service Tenders
An extra date has been added to the programme of training courses on 'Successful Commissioning: Preparing Your Children's Service Tenders' in London.
Location: London Date: 3-4 February 2009

How to book
Book your place now by clicking on the link
http://www.vcsengage.org.uk/training%20and%20events/s2a_training.aspx
or email vcstraining@ncb.org.uk
If you do not have access to the internet, please call the NCB Training Team on 0207 843 6084 and they will make the booking for you.


Range of Free training for VCS organisations
The majority of places on this course are free. Free places are available for certain voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations. To find out if your organisation is eligible for free training places, please contact vcstraining@ncb.org.uk or telephone 020 7843 6084.

How to book
Please book your place online by visiting www.vcsengage.org.uk or email vcstraining@ncb.org.uk
If you do not have access to the internet, please call the NCB Training Team on 0207 843 6084 and we will make the booking for you.


Is your organisation commission-ready?
Following the successful VCS Engage programme, NCB are now offering a new series of training courses to support voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations.
This two-day training course will enable you to enter the new commissioning process with confidence, equipped with the tools to understand what commissioners want and how you can deliver within the Every Child Matters (ECM) framework.

The training will help participants to:
•Identify the key skills, characteristics and standards that organisations need to demonstrate when responding to Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs), Expressions of Interest (EOIs) and commission tenders.
•Identify the evidence they will need to support their application within local commissioning arrangements.
•Provide a checklist for writing a successful commissioning tender.

There are a number of reserved free places for voluntary and community sector organisations on each course. To find out if your organisation is eligible for free training places, please contact vcstraining@ncb.org.uk or telephone 020 7843 6084.

How to book
Please book your place online by visiting www.vcsengage.org.uk or email vcstraining@ncb.org.uk
If you do not have access to the internet, please call the NCB Training Team on 0207 843 6084 and we will make the booking for you.


Community Leaders Development Programme
The Community Leaders Development Programme aims to provide individuals from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee communities who live in London, with a flexible and tailored range of leadership development opportunities.

This project has two elements: a programme of outreach, taster sessions and entry level training; and a range of longer support options to provide more intensive structured personal and professional development.

The programme is funded by the LDA Opportunities Fund Round 2 and is run by London Voluntary Service Council in partnership with the School for Social Entrepreneurs, Race on the Agenda, MODA and Charitytraining.com.

So:
•Are you a Londoner active in a voluntary or community organisation?
•Are you interested in developing your community leadership skills through a new training opportunity?
•Are you interested in receiving one-to-one mentoring support?
•Would you like practical help to produce a business or operational plan and fundraising strategy for your group?

If you play a leadership role within a voluntary sector/community groups, as a volunteer, trustee, or member of staff and have answered yes to these questions then contact Karin at LVSC on 020 7700 8110 or email Karin@lvsc.org.uk to find out how to access valuable free-of-charge mentoring and training opportunities.

Priority for this scheme will be given to first-time managers, new directors and Management Committee members wishing to help develop skills to benefit new or small voluntary and community groups.


BTEC Professional Certificate in Voluntary Sector Management
This Level 4 BTEC Vocational qualification is being delivered by LVSC and charitytraining.com to meet the needs of sector professionals in London. Accredited by EdExel, the certificate will provide tools to support organisational capacity development and efficiency improvements.

The qualification included the following units:
•Leadership and management
•Charity finance and accounting
•Fundraising and marketing
•Operational planning and service delivery
•Quality management in the sector
•HR planning and management
•Working with volunteers
•Charity management work-based project

The course consists of 6 days working shops with work-based assignments over 10-12 months. A limited number of bursaries are available for individuals identifying as BAMER. For further information please telephone 0207 700 8112


Leadership Training for Social Entrepreneurs
•Are you trying to start or grow an organisation that benefits your community?
•Would you like to hear from people who have been there and done it?
•Would you benefit from a day of leadership training to learn about social entrepreneurship and social enterprise?

This one day training session provides an introduction to social enterprise and how it relates to other types of social organisations including charities, and to the characteristics that make social entrepreneurs successful. You will also hear from social entrepreneurs who have successfully set up organisations, and have the opportunity to ask them about their experiences. For more information please contact the School for Social Entrepreneurs on 0208 981 0300 or email dorota.luksza@sse.org.uk