Job Vacancies

Youth Volunteering and Training Officer

 WCVYS is seeking a motivated and committed person for the full time post of Youth Volunteering and Training Officer. The post is until 31^st December 2014. The successful applicant will manage and co-ordinate WCVYS’s new vInspired Talent project and manage, promote and deliver WCVYS training work.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a commitment to strengthening and advancing the work, sustainability and reputation of our small charity. The applicant must have proven experience of working with young people, a sound knowledge of volunteering and involvement and experience in training preferably up to Level 2.

The post will be based at Droitwich, but will necessitate travel around the county.

The salary is £23,000 per annum. Travel expenses will be paid.

Closing date for applications is 5pm on Thursday 16^th May 2013. Interviews will be held the week commencing 20^th May 2013.

The job description, person specification and application form can be found on WCVYS’s website – www.wcvys.co.uk

Head of Fundraising

This is an exciting new role for a rapidly expanding children’s charity dedicated to supporting young people by providing them with a mentor. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic person with a successful background in fundraising and the motivation to set up a professional strategy in line with the ethos of the organisation.

• Motivated and enthusiastic
• Have a proven track record of successfully raising funds for a charity
• Someone who enjoys the challenges of setting up a fundraising team
• Likes using their own initiative
• Enjoys being part of a friendly and expanding charity

Part time 2 days (16 hours) a week ideally Monday and Tuesday based on FTE salary of £20- 22,000.

The long term aim of the Management Team is to develop this into a full time role operating across the West Midlands and contributing to the sustainability of the charity and its services.

For an informal discussion please call Andrea Maddocks MBE on 07855 940141 and for application pack please contact Lucy.Blackford@mentorlink.org.uk or telephone 01299 822336.

Closing date 24^th May 2013.