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 Manager

Responsible To: Director of Lifelong Learning

Responsible for: Volunteers, Project Officer and Project Administrator

Salary: £32748.33 pro rata

Hours: -18 hours per week

Location: 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 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.

A full driving licence and use of a car is essential.

What we offer:

Generous Annual leave

3% Pension contributions

35 hour working week

Real Living Wage

Uniform Provided

Flexible working

Costco Card

Christmas/Easter Gifts

Quarterly Treats

Bike to Work Scheme

Free parking

Life assurance scheme

Pets At Work programme

Eye Test contributions

Birthday leave

Welcome Gift bag on first day

Long Service rewards

Training and Development

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 Kate Gillespie on 01132 579550 during the hours of 9am – 4pm.

Closing date; 26th April 2024

Interviews to be held; TBC

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.