Job & Trustee Vacancies

Contract: Permanent

Location: Wooler, Northumberland

Deadline: Friday 25th June

Glendale Gateway Trust is looking to appoint a new CEO to work with the Trustees to continue the development of the Charity. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader.

As part of the brief for the incoming CEO, we want someone who can work with the Trustee Board, staff and volunteers, our partners, stakeholders and the community to ensure the charity has the maximum impact on improving Glendale and the lives of its community.

 A charity background is desirable but not essential, we are open to high quality leaders who are looking for a new direction. Over the next 6 months, the priority for the Trustees and CEO will be to determine the future strategy as we emerge from the covid crisis and look to the future.

 The CEO will help shape that strategy and be responsible for its implementation. The successful candidate should have:

• An awareness of current local and national issues affecting rural communities.
• Significant experience of effective leadership and management.
• Experience of securing funding and maximising income from a wide range of sources.
• Knowledge and experience of strategic planning and new service development.
• Ability to form partnerships with voluntary, statutory and commercial organisations.
• Ability to collaborate with partners and complimentary organisations to deliver services/projects and funding bids.
• Ability to balance impact with financial sustainability.

For a person specification and job description please email Patrick Sheard, Chair of the Board of Trustees, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Application is by letter and CV.

Salary: in line with National Association of Local Councils 2020-21 National Salary Award

Hours: 4 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Location: West Northumberland

Deadline: Unspecified

A vacancy has arisen for the post of Parish Clerk to Humshaugh Parish Council. 

Overall Responsibilities

Key duties of the Parish Clerk are to: 

• Be responsible for administration of the Council, including financial matters.
• Provide advice and guidance on procedures, law and ethics.
• Act as the first point of contact for the public and Councillors.
• Deal with largely Email correspondence on a day-to-day basis, ensuring that information is recorded and circulated.
• Prepare papers for and minute bi-monthly meetings, dealing with any actions as required.
• Assist in the development of policies. 

Qualifications and Experience

No specific qualifications are required but prior experience of local government, especially as a Parish Clerk, is highly desirable. Candidates should have contemporary IT skills and preferably be a member of the Society of Local Council Clerks. Training and development support may be provided if required.

Pay and Conditions

Remuneration will be for 4 hours per week paid according to the National Association of Local Councils 2020-21 National Salary Award. 

Applications

For further information and initial discussions please contact Herbie Newell, Chair, Humshaugh Parish Council, on 01434 681312 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Salary: £27741 pro rata NJC pt 23

Hours: 22 hours p/w

Contract: Fixed term funded until 31st March 2022

Location: Working from Northumberland bases

Deadline: Monday 12 July 2021 at 12 noon

Interviews: Monday 19th July 2021

We require an experienced female counsellor to join our growing counselling service. You must have experience of working with women and girls 13+ who are survivors of any form of sexual violence, at any time in their lives. You must be BACP or UKCP Accredited or be working towards accreditation. Experience of telephone or online counselling is desirable. The post would involve delivering face-to-face counselling in Northumberland covering a range of outreach bases.

The ability to work independently, manage a caseload, hold clear boundaries with clients and services and keep accurate client records is essential. We require someone with excellent communication and team working skills who can work within the spirit of RCTN’s values and ethos and adhere to Rape Crisis National Service Standards. The post requires the successful candidate to hold a full driving licence, have their own transport, work flexibly, with a mixture of home-working for all admin and non-face-to-face based tasks and building-based working for face-to-face counselling. The post may require some evening sessions.

Please note, there may some limited opportunities to deliver online/telephone from home.

Please download the background information sheet, application form and job description/person specification from the website: https://rctn.org.uk/ptcounsellornbland/. For more information contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Deadline for applications is Monday 12 July 2021 at 12 noon.

Interviews will be held on Monday 19th July 2021.

N.B. Female applicants only: Schedule 9 (paragraph 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies

Salary: £24,500 - £26,000

Hours: Full time

Contract: Fixed term

Location: Northumberland

Deadline: Monday 21 June 2021 at 9am

We have a new and exciting opportunity for the right person to help make a difference to parents and carers in Northumberland.

We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate person to work with parents and carers to help to educate, support and empower them to be able to understand and support their children and young people’s mental and emotional health. Our Be You co-ordinator will provide support to parents and carers on a one to one, small group work and workshop basis.

The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills, be able to work independently and develop effective relationships with individuals, and stakeholders across various organisations to work collaboratively to deliver this project in Hexham, Blyth, Ashington and Bedlington areas.

For more information about this role please ring Lucy Greensmith on 07513642401 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

For an application pack please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this post.

Closing date for applications: Monday 21st June at 9am 

Interviews are planned for week commencing 28th June (only those shortlisted will be contacted).