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Project Lead

Rural Action Derbyshire

Project Lead

£35360

Rural Action Derbyshire, Bonsall, Derbyshire

  • Part time
  • Temporary
  • Remote working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 22 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: a51fe2c8509a468eb68b0920bd17d10d

Full Job Description

  • To work with the CEO to deliver the new Derbyshire Communities Against Scams project in accordance with the plan and SLA agreed with the funder.

  • To act as the main point of contact for the project, both internally and externally.

  • To liaise with Derbyshire Police Fraud Prevention Officer


    • Specific Responsibilities
  • Work with the CEO and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner to scope out the various elements of the project as set out in the proposal.

  • Attend regular briefings and planning meetings with OPCC and police force representatives. Provide project updates and report on target outputs and achievements.

  • Establish a network of voluntary organisations in priority communities (people experiencing poverty, isolated rural communities, digitally excluded and older people) especially targeting known hotspots for scams as identified by the police.

  • To attend meetings of the Financial Abuse Group chaired by the CEO of Age UK and other strategic or operational groups that are relevant.

  • Develop a training programme for staff and volunteers to build awareness of scams and how people can spot a scam and avoid financial losses.

  • Build a strong partnership with police colleagues, statutory community safety partners and the voluntary sector

  • Develop an online resource hub on RAD's website and ensure content is regularly updated.

  • Develop the network to expand geographical coverage and demographic reach.

  • Develop plans for year two around a champions model, training and supporting peer volunteers to help victims report a fraud and access support as well as providing friendship and rebuilding confidence.


    • b) DIGITAL SUPPORT DERBYSHIRE

    Purpose of the job:
  • To work with the Project Coordinator to support the coordination of the digital inclusion project - Digital Support Derbyshire, acting as a point of contact internally and externally.

  • To provide leadership, support and direction to the Project Coordinator, working towards an agreed Annual Plan.

  • With the Policy and Partnerships Manager ensure that the project is delivered as per agreed SLAs with funders.


    • Specific Responsibilities:
  • To take the lead on specific areas of work as agreed with the CEO and PPM, for example Digital Support Derbyshire small grants and developing pilot projects to promote digital health.

  • Coordinate network and steering group meetings and communication, any ad hoc events, conferences etc including arranging and calling meetings, preparation of agendas and minutes, and handling relevant correspondence.

  • Manage the day-to-day relationships with key partners, including; DCC, NHS, digital support projects, CVS's, digital projects and leaders across the country, ICT equipment providers, food banks/pantries etc to ensure good communication, effective working and sharing best practice.

  • To create and disseminate project materials, guides, email bulletins and general updates to raise awareness and understanding of the project internally and externally.

  • Identify and share good practice across the digital support network.

  • To take responsibility for keeping the RAD website pages and social media presence updated and relevant.

  • To manage the monitoring requirements for the project, including the creation and collation of monitoring/evaluation processes to gather the information required to demonstrate to funders progress towards agreed targets and outcomes.

  • Processing of project invoice payments and receipts and supporting the PPM to manage the project budget.

  • Assist in developing and supporting effective communication, networking and relationship building across the network and project.


    • General Duties applicable to both projects
  • Be always aware of RAD policies and procedures and act within the parameters of these policies and to follow the RAD values, ethos and team approach.

  • Undertake such training as may be necessary to undertake the work

  • Undertake any additional reasonable duties commensurate with the grading and responsibilities of the post.


  • The postholder may be subject to additional Police security checks to enable attendance on Police Fraud Prevention Training.

    PLEASE read the job description & person specification BEFORE submitting an application. You MUST have experience working in the voluntary/public sector AND some proven line management experience.

    Grade/Salary: Scale Point 16 - 17 (DoE)

  • Hours: 22.5 - 30 hours per week (to be agreed)

  • Responsible to: CEO/Policy & Partnerships Manager

  • Term: 12 months initially with scope for extension subject to funding

  • Probation Period: 3 months

  • Location: Office based (Matlock) with scope for some remote working and countywide travel