Project Manager

Project Manager

Reports to: LIPS Trustees and LIPS Committee

Responsible for: Oversight of Office, Volunteers programme and associated activities of LIPS.

Hours of Work: Part Time / Full Time

Salary: To be agreed

Contract period: Permanent. Subject to continued funding

Purpose of the role:

• Develop and manage the programme of LIPS Volunteering Proactively recruit and mentor volunteers for LIPS in order to achieve its objectives.
• Fundraise on behalf of LIPS, via grant applications, local Health Trusts, local authorities and organising and hosting various fundraising events.
• Continually promote the values of LIPS via social media and events for local schools, clubs, employers, and relevant bodies.
• Evaluate effectiveness of various LIPS initiatives by developing and utilising surveys, networking and communications with stakeholders, contributors and the public.
• Ensure the Office is maintained to a professional standard and is welcoming to all visitors.
• Carry out administrative duties and associated activities.

Main Tasks:

LIPS Volunteer Programme:

• Lead on the recruitment, development, implementation, training, and evaluation of a volunteers’ programme.
• Manage the practicalities of the programme, including development and maintenance of policies, procedures, standards, and budgets.
• Be responsible for recruitment and vetting of volunteers, including processing references and AccessNI checks.
• Monitor and review volunteers, ensuring they receive appropriate support and supervision.
• Plan and host knowledge sharing and social sessions for volunteers.
• Act as a central point of contact and for the coordination of volunteering enquiries.

Fundraising:

• Research opportunities for applicable grants and assist in the completion of Application Forms.
• Liaise with local Health Trusts and authorities with regards to potential support that could be offered to LIPS
• Plan various fundraising events
• Prepare and send out appropriate correspondence, invitations and thank you letters for all contributors.

Promotion of LIPS values

• Liaise with local schools, clubs, employers and relevant bodies to provide workshops/ mental health and wellbeing awareness sessions.
• Regularly post relevant information on social media and respond to queries.
• Regularly provide newsletter to supporters of LIPS.

Administrative and associated activities

• Provide data and written reports for internal and external feedback as required.
• Keep all relevant databases up to date.
• Oversee the smooth running of the office
• Record all income promptly and accurately

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CRITERIA

• GCSE C or above (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English: Essential
• Commitment to the vision and strategic plan of LIPS: Essential
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, with people at all levels: Essential
• Competent knowledge of ICT: Essential
• Using client management or in-house databases for recording and collating data: Essential
• Experience of using email and social media: Essential
• Qualification relating to Mental Health and Wellbeing and/or experience of working in a Mental Health setting: Desirable
• Qualification and or experience of current best practice in management: Desirable
• Experience / ability of recruitment and/or supervision of others: Desirable
• Must occasionally be able to work outside of usual working hours: Desirable
• A clean full driving licence with access to a vehicle: Desirable