Partnerships Manager – North East England

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We are looking for a Partnerships Manager, who is based in Newcastle, Sunderland, Middlesbrough or Stockton-on-Tees, to recruit volunteer mentors both out in the community and through forming partnerships with key public and private sector organisations.

About the role:
You will work closely with our Partnerships Managers across England and Scotland as well as our Communications team, to promote the MCR programme to organisations and individuals. The purpose is to recruit committed volunteers who will mentor a young person in their school for one hour a week during term time for a minimum of one year. Based from home, our Partnerships Managers work closely with the wider MCR team ensuring a balance of autonomy and support. Travel to meetings, events and the Scotland and South East England offices are all reimbursed.

Key responsibilities:
- Recruit volunteer mentors to reach monthly targets both through engagement in the community and with organisations
- Source and attend in person and remote events to recruit volunteer mentors
- Clearly communicate the charity's purpose and the proven benefits to young people and mentors, developing purposeful relationships with prospective mentors and organisations through face to face meetings and presentations
- Work closely with the regional team to tailor mentor recruitment to the needs of your region
- Working closely with the Partnerships Managers in South East England and Scotland and our Communications team to manage effective recruitment campaigns
- Manage systems to evaluate and assess the effectiveness of strategy and practice

About you:
- Experience of and expertise in relationship-building on an organisational and individual level
- Experience presenting compelling and emotionally engaging information sessions to stakeholder organisations and individuals
-Experience and understanding of the importance of recruiting a diverse range of volunteers
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Belief in young people’s potential, modelling motivation, commitment and resilience
- Knowledge of your home town, its community groups, employers and organisations.

You may have experience of mentoring, volunteering or the third sector. You will be a people person, open minded and equally comfortable presenting to large audiences and engaging on a one to one basis.

About MCR Pathways:
MCR Pathways is an award-winning charity established in Glasgow in 2007. Our mentoring programme is now delivered in schools across the whole of Scotland as well as South East England. We are delighted that we are now launching the MCR programme in the North East of England and we are committed to helping the region’s most vulnerable young people gain self-confidence, identify their skills and recognise and fulfil their potential. Our vision is for all young people to experience equality of education outcomes, career opportunities and life chances. Our mentoring programme has profound impacts on school pupils in their confidence, wellbeing and post-school progression. MCR Mentors are volunteers who make and experience a life-changing difference. You will be joining a friendly and supportive team who love what they do and enjoy working with each other. We model our values and many of us are also mentors ourselves.

Benefits of working for MCR Pathways include: 33 days annual leave in first year rising to 38 days from 2nd year of employment, additional day off for your birthday, Living Pensions Employer, Life Assurance - 4 x salary.

Please note, this role is subject to a DBS check and two satisfactory references, one of which must be from your current or most recent employer.

Successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK prior to employment commencing.

MCR Pathways subscribes to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) regarding disclosure & barring.

MCR Pathways is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role is subject to a DBS check. Applications to process DBSs will only be submitted once the successful candidate has accepted the offer of a position.

MCR Pathways is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

MCR Pathways

Mitchell Library,
Berkeley Street
Glasgow,
UK
G3 7DN

MCR Pathways is a SCIO regulated by OSCR,
Scottish Charity number SC045816

Contact Us

info@mcrpathways.org
Scotland: 0141 221 0200
England: 0330 133 4613

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