VAMT are recruiting!!

Social Enterprise Development Officer

About this role: The UK Community Renewal Fund aims to support people and communities most in need across the UK, creating opportunities to trial new approaches and innovative ideas at the local level. The Fund aims to support our communities in piloting programmes and new approaches in preparation for the forthcoming Shared Prosperity Fund which will be launched by UK Government next year.

In partnership with Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council and Tydfil Training Consortium Ltd, VAMT have a unique opportunity to introduce a new role which will be instrumental in driving forward the development of social enterprise in the local area as part of a wider Encouraging Enterprise Project.

The wider project will develop a number of entrepreneurial interventions (including social) across the width and breadth of Merthyr Tydfil, driven by an ethos of stimulating enterprise awareness and employment opportunities for local people and businesses.

To secure this great opportunity you will have: We are looking for a highly skilled and dynamic individual to join our expanding team to lead this exciting area of work and help make a real difference.  If this opportunity is of interest, we would like to hear from you.

Closing date: 4th January

Interview date: 13th/14th January

Mental Health Programme Manager

About this role: The Cwm Taf Morgannwg Together for Mental Health Partnership Board (CTMT4MHPB) commissioned an independent review in Autumn 2020 to look at mental health Service User and Carer representation in the region following a change in health board boundaries. Two existing infrastructures were considered with stakeholders including current representatives, their host organisations, health board and local authority staff and public survey respondents. The review looked at the current Welsh Government policy direction and the regional operating context, also considering other related national and regional work and best practice examples, to develop a suggested regional model for future representation, engagement, and involvement.  The purpose of this role is to take forward the recommendations of the review.

To secure this great opportunity you will have: Proven experience of planning, leading and implementing successful programmes/projects, on time and within budget.  Building effective sustainable working relationships across public, private and third sector while managing teams/individuals.  You should be educated to degree level, or equivalent experience in programme management / community development / mental health.

Closing date: 7th January, 12pm

Interview date: 17th January

For application packs go to - Job Vacancies - VAMT Merthyr Tydfil