Together, we can provide life-changing experiences
At Calvert Exmoor, our guests really are at the heart of everything we do, and many of the children, adults and families who visit us are experiencing accessible outdoor adventures for the first time.
From the moment they arrive and throughout their stay, fantastic teams of staff are on hand to make sure our guests have a truly magical time.
You could join the incredible staff members who all help provide these life-changing experiences, whether it’s in the realm of adventure activities, accommodation, facilities or dining.
In the summer of 2024, Calvert Exmoor ran an incredibly successful fundraising appeal which achieved outstanding results. The charity has huge support, and this success will cement an exciting and long-term sustainable future for the centre. You’re welcome to join us at this very exciting time!
A bit about us…
People
People
Our business is all about people and as such our staff are super important to us. We have crafters, book worms, mountain bikers, cooks, runners, gamers, movie buffs, dancers and everything in-between. Family people, single people, couples and happy and caring people. Whilst working with us you can be guaranteed to find individuals with similar interests and make friends for life.
Location
Location
Situated at the edge of Wistlandpound Reservoir, among beautiful pine forests and rippling streams, our fully accessible centre offers high quality facilities and professionally adaptive accommodation, all nestled within the rolling hills of Devon’s Exmoor National Park.
Due to the remote location, having a car or easy transport to the Calvert Exmoor centre is essential for any position.
What we do
What we do
We are Calvert Exmoor; a registered charity providing stimulating, exciting and accessible breaks and activities for children, adults, families and groups with disabilities. We take a unique and person-centred approach to assist our guests along their journey to a more confident and empowered self, with our specially adapted centre and amazing staff team providing an inclusive attitude and atmosphere for all. At Calvert Exmoor, we prove that It’s what you CAN do that counts!
Current vacancies
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This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team who are delivering a step change in fundraising to achieve new and exciting results for our well deserving charity.
Responsibilities:
- Managing and developing portfolios of relationships with charitable Trusts and Foundations
- Fundraising strategies and developing pipelines of repeat applications and new sources of income
- Working with budget holders and the Centre Director to help identify specific projects, equipment, capital, core and unrestricted amounts that might be raised
- Research prospective funders using a variety of resources
- Maintain and develop a work plan and track applications and reporting deadlines
- Responsible for the Trusts and Foundations data in the fundraising CRM
- Responsible for accurate tracking of grant income and forecasting
- Responsible for ensuring secured restricted funds are in line with agreed funding objectives and acknowledged
- Ensure that all funders have excellent stewardship and donations are acknowledged, recorded and reported
- Ensuring an audit trail is maintained that tracks all funds raised
- Meeting with Trust Administrators and Trustees to establish and cultivate existing and new relationships, and identify appropriate communications and engagement opportunities including hosting visits onsite
- Research and reading about disability and key issues and themes of the sector
The person
The team are looking for someone who:
- Is a pro-active and collaborative self-starter
- Has drive and ambition
- Wants to work as a team to help deliver an exciting programme of fundraising activity
- Is positive and solution based
- Has strong interpersonal skills
- Enjoys creative writing whilst working to specific and at times tight deadlines
- Is passionate about working with a variety of people with disabilities
Requirements:
You will be required to undergo:
- Safeguarding training
- Other relevant internal training
Job type: Permanent, full-time or part-time
Salary: £25,000 pa depending on experience
Location: Hybrid, including some regional travel
Closing date: 9 Oct 2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Get in touch
For this position, please directly contact Jenny Young, the Centre Director.
If we’ve piqued your interest and you’d like to learn more, Jenny can be reached by email:
jennifer.young@calvert-trust.org.uk
Or call 01598 763221 to leave a message and she will get back to you as soon as possible.
Apply
To apply, please email Jenny with:
- A copy of your CV
- A covering letter detailing why you’d like to work at Calvert Exmoor
- Details of 2 referees, who should be your most recent or present employers where possible; Referees will not be contacted until a job offer has been made.
- If it looks like you might have what we are looking for we’ll be in touch with a copy of the job description
- If you’d like to come and see the site, meet the team, find out more and chat about what you’re looking for, we’ll arrange a good time to visit
- We’ll select applicants to attend interview
Interviews: We expect to hold interviews the week commencing 14 Oct 2024
As well as the chance to become part of an incredibly inspiring organisation and a great team, we can offer passionate people like you several benefits including:
- Speedy response to all applicants
- Option of a site visit prior to application to see who we are, what we’re about and meet the teams
- A collaborative and friendly work environment
- Working in an environment that actively promotes personal development
- Free on-site parking
- Beautiful location, with immediate walks around the reservoir
- 29 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with length of service increase
- Death in service benefit
- Plus, the chance to make a real difference in the work you do
No agencies please.
The role of Instructor:
Our Instructor team are dynamic, guest-focused leaders. As a Calvert Exmoor staff member, you will be part of a fun, supportive team and will strive toward excellence.
As part of our Instructor team, you will have a good understanding of group management, risk and challenge. Our Instructors are proactive, multi-activity leaders. You will predominantly be delivering multi-activity programmes to those with disabilities and vulnerable groups. We believe in striving for high-quality outdoor provision and aim to keep our instructors with the same visitors throughout their stay.
You will be required to work some overnight duties and evening activity sessions which are shared amongst the instructional team on a rota system.
What you will need:
Essential National Governing Body Qualifications:
- CWI & Ab
- PSI
Ideally you will also have one of the following:
- BC Paddlesport Leader
- MIAS
- RYA Dingy/Senior Instructor
- RYA Powerboat Level 2
- Archery GB Instructor
Essential personal attributes:
- Positive and solution based
- Proactive and reliable
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Passionate about working with a variety of people with disabilities
- Passionate about outdoor recreation being available to all
- Able to lead a fun, multi-activity programme
Desirable skills & qualifications:
- Experience or knowledge of working with people with disabilities
- Experience working at a residential outdoor centre
- Accessible bike, canoe, sailing or powerboat maintenance knowledge or skills
- Experience with RYA Sailability clubs or programmes
- Degree in Outdoor Education, social work or similar
- Current First Aid At Work
- Pool Responder
Job type: Full-time 35 hours per week average plus overnight duties
Season length: Beginning February to end of November 2025
Salary: £24,795 pa
Location: Wistlandpound, Kentisbury, Barnstaple EX31 4SJ
Closing date: Sunday 24th November 2024
Interviews will take place as applications are received, and as such we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Some amazing benefits
As well as the chance to become part of an incredibly inspiring organisation and a great team, we can offer passionate people like you several benefits including:
• Speedy response to all applicants
• Site visit as part of the interview process to see who we are and what we’re about, see some activities in action and meet the teams
• Long season
• A collaborative and friendly work environment
• Working in an environment that actively promotes personal development
• On-site accommodation available
• Free on-site parking
• Beautiful location
• Death in service benefit
• Plus, the chance to make a real difference in the work you do
Apply
You’ve found this ad, it’s piqued your interest and you tick the relevant boxes, what’s next…
- Email us your CV with a letter explaining why you’d like to work at Calvert Exmoor
- We’ll be in touch to let you know the next steps
Who to contact: Barry Kaufman-Hill, Development & Operations Manager
Email: barry@calvert-trust.org.uk
To apply for a job
Email your CV and a Covering Letter to Sarah Rigby
(HR & Employee Relations Manager)
careers@calvert-trust.org.uk
Who to contact
If you’d like to learn more about any position before applying please also contact Sarah.
She can be reached by email: careers@calvert-trust.org.uk
Or call 01598 763221 to leave a message and Sarah will get back to you.
Our hiring process
- Get in touch – send Sarah an email with your CV and Covering Letter
- A speedy response to all applicants – we’ll respond, and if appropriate we’ll arrange a visit or interview at the centre
- If possible, you’ll spend some time with your potential department as part of the interview process to meet potential teammates
- You’ll also see the grounds and find out more about the charity in general
- You decide if we have what you’re looking for, and if all goes well then you’ll join the team
Other information…
- We are committed to the Disability Confident Employer Scheme, which ensures we make the most of the unique skills and talents that people with disabilities can bring to the workplace
- Calvert Exmoor complies with the Equality Act 2010. We believe in fair treatment of all our employees and commit to promoting diversity in our employment practices. We do not discriminate in employment based on ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, marital status, medical history, parental status, gender or pregnancy
- Please inform us of any adjustments that may need to be taken into consideration prior to a telephone call or visit to the site
- All our roles require a DBS check
Volunteers wanted!
There’s also the opportunity to volunteer!