Vacancies

Explore our opportunities below to contribute to local communities in South Yorkshire.

Staff

Vacancy: Office Coordinator

Permanent position of 30 hours a week: Salary £20,800 pro rata for 30 hours a week £26,000 per annum FTE

Located at The Campus, Pack Horse Lane, High Green, Sheffield, S35 3HY

We are recruiting an experienced and enthusiastic Office Coordinator with outstanding organisational and communication skills and a proven track-record in administration.

Ideal candidates will have experience of working with IT systems and databases, charity governance and meetings management, combined with excellent time-management skills. 

Key tasks within this varied role include office supervision, responsibility for health and safety, handling enquiries from community groups, donors, funders and other partners, HR administration and quality assurance.

The role also involves supporting the Chief Executive to arrange and facilitate trustee meetings and the governance of the Charity, as well as assisting SYCF’s Finance Manager with basic financial tasks.

Candidates should have a passion for exceptional customer service, a sound understanding of the South Yorkshire voluntary sector and values which align with our own commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.  The candidate will be expected to contribute towards setting positive behaviours within the workplace. 

The position is suited to someone with previous experience who is keen to progress to the next level within a regional charity.

Working pattern over the working week to include Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, other hours/working days to be agreed.

The job description can be found below.

How to apply:

To apply, please download the application form below and return the completed application by email to Ruth Willis rwillis@sycf.org.uk

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.  If you have any queries at all about the position, please contact Ruth Willis, CEO on 0114 242 9009.

Closing date – 10.00am, Monday 13th January 2025

Interviews will be held at SYCF’s Offices at High Green Development Trust on Monday 27th January 2025

Volunteer

Whether you want to join an Area Panel to help decide where grant funding is distributed, help our staff team in the office or support on a specific project, our volunteering offer is varied and rewarding.

 

Trustee

Currently, we don't have any Trustee vacancies, however if you are interested in discussing future opportunities to join our Board, please contact our CEO Ruth Willis via her contact details below.

Student Placements

South Yorkshire's Community Foundation takes pride in contributing to student development by engaging young people in diverse and meaningful projects, providing work experiences they can build on as part of an educational journey.

Should you wish to explore how we can support your placement needs, get in touch.

Meet Ruth

Ruth was appointed as Chief Executive in 2013 and is responsible for the day-to-day leadership, development and growth of the Foundation. She is an experienced leader and manager in both local government and the voluntary, community and enterprise sectors.
Her working days are Monday to Friday.

Ruth E Willis

Chief Executive

Ruth E Willis's LinkedIn page
Ruth E Willis