CONNECTED COMMUNITIES PROGRAMME MANAGER

Closing date:19 May 2025, 12pm

SALARY

£32,800 pa

HOURS

37 hours per week



Contract length - Permanent

LOCATION

Hybrid: Approximately 20% working from home, 80% field and office-based work at Cynon Linc,

 Aberdare, CF44 7BD

REPORTS TO


Charity Development Lead

RESPONSIBLE FOR


Information, Advice and Assistance Team (3 x staff)

Central Support Team (2 x staff)

EngAGE Team (2 x staff)

Volunteer Coordinator (1 x staff)

Reaching Out Coordinator (1 x staff)

APPLICATION METHOD

CV and Cover Letter

About Us

Age Connects Morgannwg is the leading charity working with older people living in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Bridgend and Merthyr Tydfil (the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board footprint). We have a strong history with over 45 years of supporting older people and their families through some of the most difficult times in their life. We also have a proven track record of listening to older people, learning what’s important to them and caring about the way they are treated, perceived, and portrayed.   

About the Job

Our Connected Communities Programme is an exciting integrated approach to improving the lives of older people through engagement, connectivity and action. Connected Communities combines our passion for engaging people in our work, our expertise as an advice provider and our commitment to the value of volunteering. The Programme includes a range of community-based services and support which help people out of poverty, keep them safe from cyber threat, reduce their feelings of loneliness and isolation and help them navigate some of the most difficult times in their life. The Connected Communities Programme aims to provide older people with the confidence, knowledge and support they need to make informed choices, uphold their rights and to engage as active citizens.


Job Purpose

 

The Connected Communities Programme Manager role will be responsible for the operational management and strategic growth of the following activities:

 

  • Sustainable Volunteering
  • Befriending (Reaching Out Project)
  • Information Advice and Assistance
  • Engagement and Co-production (EngAGE Project)
  • Central Administrative Support Team

 

These are considered as ‘core’ charitable functions and provide the foundation for everything else the charity delivers.

 

Your role will be to ensure services are delivered to the highest quality standard and in line with our contractual obligations to funders. You will ensure we have appropriate, efficient and meaningful methods of monitoring and evaluating the services we provide, so they demonstrate impact and add value to the lives of those we support. You will also be responsible for embedding a culture of continuous improvement and learning, always striving to do better for both your team and service beneficiaries.


You will be part of the operational management team and will be expected to work in a positive, collaborative manner that contributes to strategic growth and furthers the development of Age Connects Morgannwg.

Working with our Charity Development Lead, you will identify opportunities for service development, diversification and growth. All staff are expected to play an active role in the charity’s fundraising efforts.


Please find the full list of responsibilities and peson specifications in the Job Description.


Please note: A full, valid driving licence is required for this position. You must being able to work from the Head Office in Abedare when required.

Why Work For Us?

  • Hybrid working
  • Family friendly employer
  • Mileage allowance
  • Discount at Cynon Linc
  • Access to independent financial advice
  • Workplace wellbeing scheme
  • Employee assistance programme 
DOWNLOAD JOB DESCRIPTION

Ready to Apply?

Please submit your CV (max 2 x A4 sides), a Cover Letter (max 1,500 words) which demonstrates how you meet the criteria listed in the Person Specification and give examples which demonstrate what personal characteristics you will bring to the organisation, and the Equal Opportunities Form.

Only applicants who submitted both their CV and Supporting Statement will be considered for shortlisting.


For inquiries about the role please contact 01443 490650 or recruit@acmorgannwg.org.uk.   


For general information about the work of Age Connects Morgannwg visitnwww.ageconnectsmorgannwg.org.uk and www.cynonlinc.org.uk. 


The closing date for applications is 19 May 2025, 12pm.


Interview date - TBC.

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