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iSE is recruiting…

September 28, 2020
by Alun Severn
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iSE is looking for an exceptional and ‘social enterprise passionate’ individual to fill the role of Hub Manager and continue the success of its Sparkbrook Women’s Enterprise and Community Hub (WECH). Following a massive refurbishment, the HUB offers inspiring of
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Gateway Family Services is recruiting…

September 23, 2020
by Alun Severn
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It’s good to see positive news at the present time — Gateway Family Services CIC is recruiting to the following positions: Link Worker Vacancy – Birmingham: Social Prescribing Link Worker A rewarding opportunity for a Social Prescribing Link Worker to focus on ‘what m
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Changes UK is recruiting

August 10, 2018
by Alun Severn
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Birmingham’s fastest growing recovery charity, Changes UK, which is making great strides in  helping establish user-led social enterprises as part of its support programmes, is recruiting. There are three vacancies: Social Enterprise Manager Location: Recovery Central, 9 Al
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Health Exchange’s CEO Graham Beaumont announces retirement

October 06, 2017
by Alun Severn
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Graham Beaumont, who many of you will know, has led Health Exchange since its emergence onto the scene ten years ago. Health Exchange CIC was established in 2007 to deliver a radically different, community-led model of health promotion – initially serving the multicultural and diverse
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brap is recruiting…

January 09, 2017
by Alun Severn
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Equality and human rights charity, brap, is recruiting… Living Apart Together — Outreach and Development Officer £24,000per annum — (37 hours per week) Job share considered 18-month fixed term contract Living Apart Together is a new 18-month project which h
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The Relate Macmillan Counselling Service — for those living with or affected by cancer

January 05, 2017
by Alun Severn
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Macmillan Cancer Support and Relate have teamed up to provide a new, free counselling service for families living with cancer. The number of people surviving and living with cancer is increasing. In Birmingham and the Black Country alone over 5,000 people a year are  diagnosed wi
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BITA Pathways hosts third Opportunities Fair

September 02, 2016
by Alun Severn
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BITA Pathways is hosting its third annual Opportunities Fair, aimed at clients with a disability or mental health need. It will be held on Monday 19th September, 10am-2pm at St Martins in the Bullring. A range of employers, training and placement providers will be exhibiting and there
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St Paul’s Community Development Trust (School) is recruiting

April 30, 2015
by Alun Severn
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St Paul’s Independent Special School — part of St Paul’s Community Development Trust — is seeking to recruit… Deputy Head Teacher (Quality of Teaching) Full time L10 – L13 £47,750pa – £51,372pa Closing date: 19th May 2015 “The person appointed will
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Birmingham Play Care Network is recruiting

April 30, 2015
by Alun Severn
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Birmingham Play Care Network is seeking to recruit… A Part-Time Administrator, 15 hours per week, initially 3-month contract.  Closing date: 10.00am, Friday 8th May 2015. → View the Job Description and application details. “BPCN wishes to recruit an Administrator to suppor
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Citizen Coaching is recruiting

January 12, 2015
by Alun Severn
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Citizen Coaching is recruiting… For an application pack go here or send mail to Martin Hogg.  
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Vacancy — H.O.P.E Head of Training & Family Services

December 22, 2014
by Alun Severn
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Head of Training and Family Services Full time post Salary: £24,000 – £28,000 H.O.P.E. for Children and their Families is a vibrant family focused community hub in Herefordshire, nationally cited for its holistic approach and outstanding practice. We are seeking a motivated, ent
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£7.6m, five years, help for 1000 unemployed young people — that’s Talent Match

October 10, 2014
by Alun Severn
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The latest successful BIG Lottery-funded project  for Birmingham & Solihull is about to launch. Talent Match Birmingham & Solihull, a pre-employment programme for 18-24 year olds, is officially launching with a week-long “roadshow” starting on 13 October 2014. The MOVE truck w
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The Digbeth Trust is recruiting…

July 25, 2014
by Alun Severn
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Temporary Business Development Grants Officer Purpose of position: To contribute to the development and delivery of a business support service for Enterprise Catalyst clients. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 15th August 2014. → More information. 3 Temporary Business Development Coaches Pur
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Gateway Family Services is recruiting

April 21, 2014
by Alun Severn
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Gateway Family Services CIC is seeking to recruit a Programme Manager (6 month fixed term maternity cover with possible extension to contract). GFS is the leading provider of training and employment to the health and social care sector. Our aim is to reduce inequalities in learning, e
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BEST Network seeks chief exec

January 28, 2014
by Alun Severn
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The Birmingham Employment Skills and Training (BEST) Network Ltd is now seeking a new Chief Executive Officer. BEST Network is a Birmingham-based Social Enterprise committed to tackling disadvantage and advancing equity and social inclusion in Birmingham and the surrounding region thr
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Gateway Family Services seeks 2 x project administrators

January 27, 2014
by Alun Severn
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Gateway Family Services CIC is a leading provider of training and employment to the health and social care sector. Its aim is to reduce inequalities in learning, employment and health. The company is seeking to recruit 2 x Lighten Up Administrators (more about the Lighten Up service h
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Gateway Family Services seeks new chief exec

January 22, 2014
by Alun Severn
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This just in from Gateway Family Services… Opportunities of this calibre in the social enterprise sector don’t come up all that frequently — so get cracking if you are chief exec material! Chief Executive Vacancy Gateway Family Services CIC is a Birmingham-based flag
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Witton Lodge Community Association is recruiting…

January 20, 2014
by Alun Severn
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Witton Lodge Community Association is recruiting… A Homes & Property Manager, f/t, Birmingham. Closing date: 5pm, Mon 17th Feb 2914. Application pack by phone from Kay Blundell on 0121 382 1930 or send mail.
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All Saints Action Network (ASAN) is recruiting…

January 02, 2014
by Alun Severn
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JOB VACANCY Chief Executive: All Saints Action Network Salary: £35,000- £40,000 dependent on experience & knowledge All Saints Action Network (ASAN) is a Wolverhampton based charity that manages several ground breaking social enterprises and delivers a range of community services
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Start Again Project CIC is recruiting

December 03, 2013
by Alun Severn
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Start Again  Project CIC — a community interest company whose mission is to enable young people’s  personal and social development and help them lead  fuller lives in their communities — is seeking to recruit a Sports Coach: Football & Wellbeing. To find out more
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