Can you deliver a countywide credit union for Gloucestershire?
Salary: £25,000 per annum pro rata
Hours: To be agreed
Annual Leave: 25 Days
Contract: This is a 6 month contract.
Location: City Works, Alfred Street, Gloucester GL1 4DF
Deadline for applications: 9am on Monday 20th September 2010
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Are you a keen photographer or a super social enterprise?
Then get involved with this year’s ‘Social Vision: business at its best’ photo competition. Now in its third year, the photography competition is for the first time being jointly run by Triodos Bank and the Social Enterprise Coalition, in association with Social Enterprise magazine and RISE.
If you can take an image that captures the unique and transformative work of social enterprise, get entering! As well as getting loads of free publicity for your organisation, we have a fantastic prize for the regional winner - a 1 day introduction to film making course at Bath-based social enterprise Suited and Booted CIC. What’s more, if you win the regional heat you will also be entered into the national heat where you could win £750 cash for your social enterprise as well as £750 cash for the photographer, and £1000 worth of print advertising in Social Enterprise Magazine.
Published Aug 17, 2010 - 12:30 PM
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If you have the job of preparing or updating a business plan that is robust and realistic it can be a daunting task. You need a document that will satisfy not only your directors, investors, funders and community but you too!
Help is at Hand...
In response to feedback from participants on other events, Survive & Thrive is offering a free supported learning programme for rural community organisations engaging in enterprise activity and who need to put together a robust business plan.
Published Aug 17, 2010 - 12:25 PM
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Bristol-based social enterprise The Pierian Centre is organising one of the most exciting events of the autumn. Portents is a community art installation that will fill College Green with 50 decorated tents for nine days in September.
Published Aug 17, 2010 - 12:10 PM
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A brand new UK initiative designed to help Plymouth’s young people with learning disabilities into work was launched yesterday at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth.
Ten youngsters with learning disabilities, their parents and Managers at Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust gathered to learn more about their journey through ‘Project SEARCH’, a Government initiative that will offer one year internships at Derriford Hospital.
Published Aug 17, 2010 - 12:00 PM
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3SC, based in London are currently recruiting the following positions:
Business Development Executive x2
Executive Assistant and HR Management
Administrators x2
Published Aug 16, 2010 - 11:10 AM
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Welcome
RISE is the voice for South West social enterprise and supports the development of sustainable social enterprises in the region. The Social Enterprise Mark is administered by a joint venture set up between RISE and the Social Enterprise Coalition.
RISE is a membership organisation open to anyone who has an interest in the social enterprise agenda and is based in South West England, offering you a range of discounts to publications and events. For those that provide information, advice and support to social enterprises, RISE provides an enhanced level of membership, called RISE Additions. RISE Additions provides discounts and benefits, including discounted training and free access to the Business Advice Network -- to help learning and information sharing between social enterprise advisors and general business advisors.
If you are looking for advice or information in starting or running a social enterprise, see the business advice page or e: social enterprise support at Business Link specifying that your query relates to social enterprise.
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Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 November
IET London: Savoy Place, London
Shaping the social investment marketplace
SPECIAL BURSARIES AND EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS ON OFFER NOW!
Published Aug 31, 2010 - 02:55 PM
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IET London: Savoy Place, London
Shaping the social investment marketplace
SPECIAL BURSARIES AND EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS ON OFFER NOW!
Published Aug 31, 2010 - 02:55 PM
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The first Social Enterprise Summer School for Leaders, which ran from the 7th to the 9th of July was a roaring success.
Designed by COSMIC, with support from RISE as part of the Lively Leadership project, and funded by Capacity Builders and ESF, leaders from Social Enterprises as diverse as Fifteen Cornwall, 2nd Chance CIC and the Real Ideas Organisation came together over three days to participate in an innovative programme of workshops, visits and networking, covering topics such as Leadership in Tough Times, Authentic Networking, Attracting the Ethical Consumer and High Impact Communications, as well as listening to an inspirational after dinner speech from Peter Holbrook, Chief Executive of the Social Enterprise Coalition.
Published Aug 27, 2010 - 12:24 PM
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Designed by COSMIC, with support from RISE as part of the Lively Leadership project, and funded by Capacity Builders and ESF, leaders from Social Enterprises as diverse as Fifteen Cornwall, 2nd Chance CIC and the Real Ideas Organisation came together over three days to participate in an innovative programme of workshops, visits and networking, covering topics such as Leadership in Tough Times, Authentic Networking, Attracting the Ethical Consumer and High Impact Communications, as well as listening to an inspirational after dinner speech from Peter Holbrook, Chief Executive of the Social Enterprise Coalition.
Published Aug 27, 2010 - 12:24 PM
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Salary: £22,500 pa (to be reviewed as the role develops) plus a bonus of up to £6,000 depending on meeting agreed performance indicators.
SOFA Project are developing a new initiative, SOFA Office, to improve the re-use and recycling of office furniture. We are launching this new venture in partnership with fellow Social Enterprise Mark holder, Green Works, who have a national reputation for the re-use and recycling of office furniture. We will be selling good quality used office furniture to a range of sectors including voluntary and community organisations, social enterprises, charities, educational establishments and small businesses.
Published Aug 27, 2010 - 11:13 AM
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SOFA Project are developing a new initiative, SOFA Office, to improve the re-use and recycling of office furniture. We are launching this new venture in partnership with fellow Social Enterprise Mark holder, Green Works, who have a national reputation for the re-use and recycling of office furniture. We will be selling good quality used office furniture to a range of sectors including voluntary and community organisations, social enterprises, charities, educational establishments and small businesses.
Published Aug 27, 2010 - 11:13 AM
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Regional Business Manager (Devon and Cornwall)
Salary range: Spot Salary £40,000 + Benefits
Hours: 37 Contract: Permanent
Location: Dependant on successful applicant and contract requirements
Pluss currently have a permanent vacancy for a full time Regional Business Manager for the Devon and Cornwall area. The post holder will have the responsibility for the effective operational management, delivery and development of delegated employment contracts.
Closing date: 31 August 2010 at 12.00 noon
Published Aug 18, 2010 - 11:29 AM
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Salary range: Spot Salary £40,000 + Benefits
Hours: 37 Contract: Permanent
Location: Dependant on successful applicant and contract requirements
Pluss currently have a permanent vacancy for a full time Regional Business Manager for the Devon and Cornwall area. The post holder will have the responsibility for the effective operational management, delivery and development of delegated employment contracts.
Closing date: 31 August 2010 at 12.00 noon
Published Aug 18, 2010 - 11:29 AM
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Are you a keen photographer or a super social enterprise?
Then get involved with this year’s ‘Social Vision: business at its best’ photo competition. Now in its third year, the photography competition is for the first time being jointly run by Triodos Bank and the Social Enterprise Coalition, in association with Social Enterprise magazine and RISE.
If you can take an image that captures the unique and transformative work of social enterprise, get entering! As well as getting loads of free publicity for your organisation, we have a fantastic prize for the regional winner - a 1 day introduction to film making course at Bath-based social enterprise Suited and Booted CIC. What’s more, if you win the regional heat you will also be entered into the national heat where you could win £750 cash for your social enterprise as well as £750 cash for the photographer, and £1000 worth of print advertising in Social Enterprise Magazine.
Published Aug 17, 2010 - 12:30 PM
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If you have the job of preparing or updating a business plan that is robust and realistic it can be a daunting task. You need a document that will satisfy not only your directors, investors, funders and community but you too!Help is at Hand...
In response to feedback from participants on other events, Survive & Thrive is offering a free supported learning programme for rural community organisations engaging in enterprise activity and who need to put together a robust business plan.
Published Aug 17, 2010 - 12:25 PM
[ Read more... on "7th October - 4th March: Beating Business Plan Paralysis!"
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RISE is currently recruiting for a full time Business Development Manager
Location: Exeter
Salary Scale: Circa £35k
35 hours per week
Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Friday 20 August 2010
This is a temporary post until March 2011 in the first instance. Secondment opportunity exists for individuals working in similar roles and with the skills required.
Published Aug 17, 2010 - 12:20 PM
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Location: Exeter
Salary Scale: Circa £35k
35 hours per week
Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Friday 20 August 2010
This is a temporary post until March 2011 in the first instance. Secondment opportunity exists for individuals working in similar roles and with the skills required.
Published Aug 17, 2010 - 12:20 PM
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Don't miss a superb networking and learning opportunity - book now for RISE's September 7th Business Advice Network meeting, taking place in Taunton. The topic for this BAN is 'Help your clients understand risk management and the main challenges in business'.
You can also now join the Business Advice Network on LinkedIn.
Published Aug 17, 2010 - 12:15 PM
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You can also now join the Business Advice Network on LinkedIn.
Published Aug 17, 2010 - 12:15 PM
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Project Development Manager
£32,620 + stakeholder pension
Full-time, initial fixed term contract until 31 March 2012
(Secondment, freelance or job share arrangement would be considered)
Closing date: 12 noon, Friday 10 September 2010
Interviews will take place on Thursday 30 September 2010
Published Aug 17, 2010 - 12:13 PM
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£32,620 + stakeholder pension
Full-time, initial fixed term contract until 31 March 2012
(Secondment, freelance or job share arrangement would be considered)
Closing date: 12 noon, Friday 10 September 2010
Interviews will take place on Thursday 30 September 2010
Published Aug 17, 2010 - 12:13 PM
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Bristol-based social enterprise The Pierian Centre is organising one of the most exciting events of the autumn. Portents is a community art installation that will fill College Green with 50 decorated tents for nine days in September. Published Aug 17, 2010 - 12:10 PM
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A brand new UK initiative designed to help Plymouth’s young people with learning disabilities into work was launched yesterday at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth. Ten youngsters with learning disabilities, their parents and Managers at Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust gathered to learn more about their journey through ‘Project SEARCH’, a Government initiative that will offer one year internships at Derriford Hospital.
Published Aug 17, 2010 - 12:00 PM
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Innovation Unit are looking for examples of innovative commissioning. Do you know any public sector agencies that are radically changing the way they commission? Email Raj Cheema and let her know the name of the organisation and what the organisation has done to make their commissioning process better.
Published Aug 17, 2010 - 10:04 AM
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3SC, based in London are currently recruiting the following positions:Business Development Executive x2
Executive Assistant and HR Management
Administrators x2
Published Aug 16, 2010 - 11:10 AM
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Having spoken to, and met with a great many Social Enterprises and Civil Society organisations, ADP Projects noticed a common thread emerging: that a large number of organisations were daunted by the complexity of delivering a complete Capital Project. ADP Projects CIC and their associates now have the specialist skills and experience to deliver either specific areas of a project or together to deliver a 'One Stop Shop' complete service.
Published Aug 11, 2010 - 03:25 PM
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Published Aug 11, 2010 - 03:25 PM
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The Government is proposing to train Community Organisers to help create a Big Society. Community Organisers will lead and coordinate work in their area and help local people work together to make their community a better place to live.
Please come along, and be involved in developing this policy.
Published Aug 10, 2010 - 03:52 PM
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Please come along, and be involved in developing this policy.
Published Aug 10, 2010 - 03:52 PM
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A £3.3 million fund set up by the Department for Communities and Local Government to help stem the closure of local pubs has closed before a penny was paid out.
Published Aug 10, 2010 - 03:45 PM
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Published Aug 10, 2010 - 03:45 PM
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The deadline for Shell Springboard is 5pm on the 5th November 2010, but as we all know things tend to get busy again when the world returns from its holiday so now is a good time to get your application sorted.
So if you or someone you know can benefit from a £40,000 injection to their innovative green business, then enter now!
Published Aug 10, 2010 - 02:30 PM
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So if you or someone you know can benefit from a £40,000 injection to their innovative green business, then enter now!
Published Aug 10, 2010 - 02:30 PM
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Apply for up to £2,500 for your idea to make a positive difference to our ageing population.
Applications close September 30th 2010
Published Aug 10, 2010 - 09:35 AM
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Applications close September 30th 2010
Published Aug 10, 2010 - 09:35 AM
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The Furniture Recycling Project is pleased to announce that it has received a grant from Lloyds TSB Foundation for England and Wales to fund a volunteer coordinator post.
Published Aug 09, 2010 - 10:45 AM
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Published Aug 09, 2010 - 10:45 AM
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