Thank you for your interest in working with us at Hopeful Futures CIC! We are a small but growing grassroots not-for-profit community interest company based in the London Borough of Newham. Motivated by our Christian faith, our mission is to create opportunities for autistic people, those with learning disabilities, and their families to thrive in local communities.
This is an exciting, brand-new role at Hopeful Futures; we are looking for an ambitious individual to successfully lead all of our community-based projects.
This role would suit a candidate who has developed community projects before; someone who has taken visions and built them up from scratch until they have become flourishing projects, making a real difference to people's lives in a local community.
Please note that there is a genuine occupational requirement for the post-holder to be a practising Christian.
Overview of the Projects
* Wave (We’re All Valued Equally): our inclusive Christian worship events
* Family Support services
* Friendship Hub & Joy Hub: A new project enabling adults with learning disabilities to meet, plan, and enjoy activities and outings in Newham
* Art Group & Art Hub: Art-based projects for autistic artists and artists with learning disabilities
Our Community Lead will also be responsible for:
* Line managing up to five identified staff members
* Successfully delivering the aims set out in our fundraising strategy
* Setting up a volunteer recruitment and retention scheme
For more detailed information about our community projects, the full job description, and person specification, please download the 'Community Lead Job Summary and Description'.
The Role
* Based at our office address of School 360, Sugar House Lane, Stratford, E15 2QS, as well as various community project locations across the London Borough of Newham, with one day per week available for working from home
* Full-time - Monday to Friday - 37.5 hours per week offered as a permanent contract
* Closing date: Apply by 12pm on Friday 6th June
* We will be shortlisting during the week commencing 9th June, with first-stage interviews scheduled for 17th & 19th June
Further Information for Applicants
* We are passionate about creating a diverse workforce and particularly encourage applications from candidates of the global majority
* All job offers are subject to a satisfactory DBS check and references
* Prospective candidates must have the right to work in the UK
* Please note that we can't accept applications without a cover letter. When applying, please use the Person Specification to guide you, particularly to demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you don't meet all the essential criteria but feel this role is still a good fit for your skills and experience, please still apply and convey this in your cover letter
Benefits of Working at Hopeful Futures CIC
* We provide high-quality training & a robust induction process to settle you into your role
* Enhanced maternity & adoption leave scheme
* 28 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day for each year of continuous service (up to 33 days)
* An additional day off for your birthday
* We are a recognised disability confident employer
* We have an Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme with access to free counselling and other wellbeing services
* Ability to join the Blue Light Card Scheme, which provides members with discounts online and on the high street across various categories such as holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and more
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