The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (England & Wales) [NFYFC] is one of the largest rural youth organisations in the UK. The organisation provides opportunities for personal development of its members through training programmes, competitions, skills certificates and overseas travel. This is a democratic membership organisation comprising of approx. 580 Young Farmers’ Clubs in England & Wales which are grouped in 46 county federations.
NFYFC supports the clubs and county federations achieve the charity objectives through a range of programmes and training underpinned by youth work principles. Programmes of work are designed to offer opportunities for participation, learning, fun and personal development to YFC members aged 10 to 28 years and to those supporting them in their roles across England and Wales.
Salary: Expected to be circa £44,000 pro rata depending on skills & experience (negotiable)
Location: UK. Hybrid –mix of home working and at NFYFCs offices (Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire)
Contract: Contract: 22½ hrs per week. Permanent
The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) is seeking a dynamic individual who can support the organisation with its digital transformation on a part-time permanent basis (22½ hrs per week) to develop the digital thinking of the organisation and identify and implement the best digital tools for innovative digital programme delivery. This new role is an integral part of the digital and online operations of NFYFC and will report to the Chief Officer.
This is a new opportunity working for a membership organisation with a busy programme of activities and will be responsible for designing digital processes that can be used across the organisation. The post holder will identify processes for change and be creative in designing digital ways of working.
The successful candidate must:
The post is part-time (22½ hours per week) with a hybrid model of working - a mutually agreed mix of home working and at NFYFCs offices (Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire). Occasional travel may be required to events/conferences or similar. A time off in lieu policy is in place.
The post is permanent.
Flexible working hours under NFYFC’s Preferred Working Hours policy.
Please be advised that we cannot offer visa sponsorship and that you must have right to work in the UK to apply or be considered for this role. If you are a non-UK/EU National, you must have an appropriate working visa to undertake UK based employment.
NFYFC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to inclusion and embrace the spirit of all equalities legislation. Where possible we will always make reasonable adjustments for accessibility to anyone who requires it.
View the full job description here.
Please complete the application form and send, with a supporting letter, to Sandra.Bromley@nfyfc.org.uk. In the supporting letter, please share up to three strengths or perspectives or experiences you would bring to this role.
Salary & allowances: Salary circa £25,000 per annum + car allowance (£3,600 per annum) = £28,600
Location: Home based with travel throughout England & Wales
Contract: Full-time (37½ hrs per week). Permanent
The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) is seeking an individual to play a leading role in supporting and developing YFC county federations as a YFC Field Officer.
The role will join NFYFC’s staff team to assist with delivery of support services provided to NFYFC's constituent county federations.
The purpose of the role is to act as the key point of contact for the YFC county workforce and to support them to effectively manage the county federation (an independent charity) and to assist the county federations provide support to YFC clubs (small local charities). The YFC workforce comprises of volunteers and staff working for YFC county federations either in a voluntary or a salaried role. A significant number of volunteers change roles annually, and quickly building working relationships will be a key target.
This is a multi-disciplinary role with responsibility for providing advice, guidance, support and resources for the YFC county workforce as well as distinguishing the training needs that will develop the effectiveness of the county federations.
The role will include learning and sharing the good practices in place in YFC clubs and county federations – acting as a conduit to share these across the organisation.
To find out more about the role, download the full Job Description and Person Specification document from here. The closing date for applications is 12 noon Friday 19 August 2022.
We are seeking applicants who are:
The post is full time and is permanent.
Contracted hours are balanced, and post holders will average a 37½ hour working week. Working hours will include some evenings and some weekends. A time off in lieu policy is in place.
The post is home based and travel throughout England and Wales is a requirement of this role and may involve occasional overnight stays. Attendance at national meetings that NFYFC hosts (online, or often in Warwickshire) will be required.
Please be advised that we cannot offer visa sponsorship and that you must have right to work in the UK to apply or be considered for this role. If you are a non-UK National, you must already have an appropriate working visa/right to work in the UK to be considered. This post is based in the UK.
NFYFC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to inclusion and embrace the spirit of all equalities legislation. Where possible we will always make reasonable adjustments for accessibility to anyone who requires it.
All applications to be submitted on NFYFC’s application form (available here) and accompanied by a supporting statement/letter/email, outlining how you meet the person specification and what you can bring to the role (no more than two A4 sides)
The application form and full Job Description and Person Specification is here
Closing date for completed applications is 12 noon Friday 19 August 2022
Completed applications should be sent by email to Sandra.Bromley@nfyfc.org.uk, PA to the Chief Officer
T: 02476 857 200
F: 02476 857 229
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