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 ManagerResponsible To: Director of Lifelong LearningResponsible for: Volunteers, Project Officer and Project AdministratorSalary: £32748.33 pro rataHours: -18 hours per weekLocation: London Road with a requirement to travel to other sites as required around the county. (some home working possible)This new role is part of the YMCA Derbyshire Lifelong learning offer.The role is to manage a two year project Manage a two year Heritage Lottery funded project called Past:Prest: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.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 18 hours per week.Post end Date: 30th May 2025The appointment is subject to YMCA Derbyshire receiving two satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and a six-month probationary period.A full driving licence and use of a car is essential.What we offer:Generous Annual leave3% Pension contributions35 hour working weekReal Living WageUniform ProvidedFlexible workingCostco CardChristmas/Easter GiftsQuarterly TreatsBike to Work SchemeFree parkingLife assurance schemePets At Work programmeEye Test contributionsBirthday leaveWelcome Gift bag on first dayLong Service rewardsTraining and DevelopmentYMCA 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 Kate Gillespie on 01132 579550 during the hours of 9am – 4pm.Closing date; 26th April 2024Interviews to be held; TBCVisionOur 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.MissionTo develop the whole person, body, mind and spirit.ValuesFrom 1 Corinthians 13:4-7Protect | Trust | Hope | PersevereYMCA Derbyshire are committed to providing dual professionalism opportunitiesWe 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 StatementYMCA 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.
