PAST:PRESENT:WORK PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR

We welcome you to YMCA Derbyshire. We have been at the heart of the community in Derbyshire since 1847. While the scope of our work has changed considerably over the years, our vision hasn’t. Our holistic development in body, mind and spirit and our mission to break down barriers to achievement and help local people to fulfil their potential has remained our constant purpose. Every year, we support over 300 individuals in our housing provision, enabling them to grow their confidence and move into education, training, employment and into independent living. Alongside this we provide a whole host of youth and community services including our own community gardens. We also provide training and education to 150 young people each year who find mainstream education more difficult, as well as high-quality childcare within our community. Our team works hard to provide as much care and support for those who need it most, every day we make a difference. Role Title: Past:Present:Work Project Administrator Salary: £4368pa Hours: 7 hours per week Location: London Road Derby This is an exciting opportunity for you to join the YMCA; a charity at the heart of the community in Derbyshire. We are committed to helping people at times of need, regardless of gender, race, ability or faith. Our values to Protect, Trust, Hope and Persevere underpin all of our services across the county. This role is part of the YMCA Derbyshire Lifelong Learning offer. The role is to provide admin support for a project funded by the Heritage Lottery fund called Past:Present:Work. This project has been made possible thanks to National lottery players. The project will explore local industrial heritage and employment conditions to assist people who need to develop their personal assets on their journey to securing future work opportunities. The project will be delivered in collaboration with Cromford Mill, the Museum of Making and Derbyshire Wildlife Trust. The project aims to explore key heritage sites and conservation sites in Derby and Derbyshire looking at the employment opportunities linked to these in the past and present. This will be done through projects, 1-1 coaching, group activities and essential work placements/volunteering to facilitate each young person’s successful journey into employment. Duties will involve; To provide an efficient and highly competent level of Administration with a focus on financial administration to the Past:Present:Work project. To assist in the administrative processes and service delivery linked to the day to day administration of the project on behalf of the project manager and project officer. To support in the communications and administration of celebration events. To develop understanding to assist employees and managers with regards to project monitoring procedures for finance and evaluation. Payment for this provision is based on result so the post holder must be able to work to achieve Key performance targets. This is a temporary contract position of 7 hours per week. Post end Date: 30th May 2025 The appointment is subject to YMCA Derbyshire receiving two satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and a six-month probationary period. What we offer: 25 days holiday as standard with an extra 2 days after 5 years of service People celebration event each year. (Celebrating our Peoples Achievements) Recognition initiatives such as employee of the year and star of the quarter Smart Heatlh app where you will have access to an online doctor for you and your family as well as nutritional advice and Mental Health assistance. Life Assurance 2 times your annual salary Real Living Wage Christmas/ Easter and Quarterly Treats Your Birthday off every year Long Service rewards Training and Development .... and more YMCA Derbyshire are proud to be a 'Disability Confident Employer'. If you’re disabled, we will guarantee you an interview if you meet the minimum criteria for the role you’ve applied for. Are you a disabled candidate who would like to apply on this basis? If you do not wish to apply under the scheme, but do require us to make reasonable adjustments for you to attend an interview, then please let us know what those adjustments will be. For an informal chat please contact Louise Curd on ... during the hours of 9am – 4pm. Closing date; 25th November 2024 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible Interviews to be held; 4th December 2024 Vision Our vision is enabling young people and communities to thrive: – So, they can fulfil their dreams; – have a safe space to learn and grow; – feel equipped to belong, contribute and prosper; and – feel supported to be active in body, mind and spirit. Together we create places where people flourish. Mission To develop the whole person, body, mind and spirit. Values From 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Protect | Trust | Hope | Persevere YMCA Derbyshire are committed to providing dual professionalism opportunities We will do this by offering placements within other organisations in our community. By supporting dual professionalism, we will improve our development, increase our experiences and outcomes which will positively impact YMCA Derbyshire, our employees, our residents and learners and our communities. Equality and Diversity Statement YMCA Derbyshire is committed to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of its operations. We value and embrace individual differences and believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity. We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds, irrespective of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.