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Make a difference! An opportunity to work with the longest established community -based sustainable development organisation in Wales.

Contractor required for SUSTAINABLE FUTURES – BRIDGEND, with ability to manage people, policy and process, providing professionalism, confidence and clarity.

Sustainable Wales Cymru Gynaliadwy requires a part-time Local Sustainable Development Coordinator for Bridgend Borough to encourage sustainable community action, offer information, help and support.( phase1working in Porthcawl)

Budget: £150 per seven-hour day equivalent ( Annual FTE £30,000 p.a.)

Working Time: flexible working days dependent on project needs; average 10 days per month x 18 months – with potential for extension.

Home and office based.

Start ASAP.

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Hysbyseb Swydd

Gwnewch wahaniaeth! Cyfle i weithio gyda'r sefydliad datblygu cynaliadwy yn y gymuned sydd wedi ei sefydlu hiraf yng Nghymru.

Contractwr ei angen ar gyfer DYFODOL CYNALIADWY – PEN-Y-BONT AR OGWR, gyda'r gallu i reoli pobl, polisïau a phrosesau, gan ddarparu proffesiynoldeb, hyder ac eglurder.

Mae Cymru Gynaliadwy angen Cydlynydd Datblygu Cynaliadwy Lleol rhan-amser ar gyfer Bwrdeistref Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr i annog gweithredu cymunedol cynaliadwy, cynnig gwybodaeth, cymorth a chefnogaeth ((Rhan 1 - gweithio ym Mhorthcawl.)

Cyllideb: £150 am bob 7 awr cyfwerth â diwrnod, £30,000 y flwyddyn.

Amser Gwaith: diwrnodau gwaith hyblyg yn dibynnu ar anghenion y prosiect; 10 diwrnod y mis ar gyfartaledd x 18 mis – gyda photensial ar gyfer estyniad.

Gweithio o adref ac o’r swyddfa.

Dechreuwch M.G.â.P

 Am fwy o wybdodaeth…

Project Aims

1.     set-up and support the development of a young person’s climate & nature emergency group

2.     help adminster the production of a short (climate) film and its distribution

3.    help coordinate a Porthcawl-wide (regeneration/sustainable development) community partnership

4.    respond when required to requests from the community

Expression of interest submissions

Please include your motivation for applying, key relevant past experience, availability to work.

Via email mm(at)sustainablewales.org.uk (replace the (at) with @ )

A downloadable pdf version of all this information is available.

Funded by

People’s Postcode Lottery, Warm this Winter and Sustainable Wales.

People’s Postcode Trust awards grants to community projects.

Warm this Winter is a UK-wide campaign supported by leading anti-poverty and environmental organisations calling on the UK government to provide more emergency support for people struggling with energy bills this winter and a coherent plan to move the UK away from fossil fuels, through a rollout of home insulation and affordable renewables. Climate Cymru is running a sister Warm this Winter campaign in Wales.

Sustainable Wales Cymru Gynaliadwy, a progressive grassroots volunteer-run charity, seeks a low carbon future, protection of biodiversity and enthusiasm for sustainable living. Projects are developed in response to the climate and ecological emergency. Creating opportunities; bringing confidence for people and communities to join in the green and ethical agendas; advocating and supporting ‘good practice’ by citizens, producers, business and politicians. Activities include up-to-date information, democratic participation, consensus, local ownership. Sustainable Wales is a charitable incorporated organisation (registration number 1200330). (Founded in 1997, as an unincorporated charitable trust.)

Background to project

Sustainable Wales (SW), based in Porthcawl are often approached by local people, school pupils and teachers for advice and help. A number of organisations have received help and provided letters of support for this post. The local councils request our involvement at forums. SW conducted a recent snap survey of local people, including Year 12 pupils who indicated an interest in joining a local climate action group. ‘Better Porthcawl’, an emerging network of community groups, are asking us to widen interest and coordinate.

Objectives

Project Outline

Coordinator to actively encourage and support sustainable community action.

1.    Establish a young people’s climate change & nature group to organise awareness-raising campaigns, information and actions.

2.   Provide admin. support to the production company make a 6 - 7 min. film informing people of local effects and challenging politicians re: climate & nature emergencies and the cost-of-living crisis.

3.    Develop Better Porthcawl, an inclusive partnership of local groups working alongside the local authority, councillors and experts on the sustainable regeneration of Porthcawl in a constructive and positive way. The hope is to develop a co-production approach (The approach over the years by planning departments is seen as out of date, and remote from local people.)

4.    Climate Clever Conversations. Offer talks, presentations, discussions  or workshops to community groups across the County Borough.

The contractor will be managed by the SW Trustees and Advisors; guided by the Better Porthcawl founding team; and assisted by volunteers. They will be required to organise a work-plan, timetables, establish a clear local PR communication strategy and encourage groups to raise money to advance these activities. Delegation of suitable tasks to volunteers will be expected. 

Throughout activities the encouragement of network and partnership development to share good practice and further support should be adopted.

Responsibilities include

1.            Young person climate group

(The group will have the opportunity to use the ‘Green Room’, above our shared offices at SUSSED James St. Porthcawl, for a meeting, training etc. space).

a)    Encourage and facilitate the organisation of the young person’s group in Porthcawl (with potential to extend this to wider Bridgend county), providing accurate information, training, mentoring and network development support. Help their action plans, where possible, complement other climate related activities e.g. the Warm this Winter campaign, Climate Cymru etc

b)    Undertake role playing conversations, production of campaign resources (leaflet, placards, banner, website images) whilst establishing a longer-term communication plan, empowering future active citizens. Also encourage solution-based activities and comment.

c)    Help establish roles and responsibilities and agree approaches to group coordination, administration, management, finances and fundraising.

d)    Aim for the group to show concern for future generations, be proactive and empowered young people to become active citizens for the future.

2.            Film support

Assist the production and promotion of a high-definition six to seven minute campaigning film re: Climate & Nature - local awareness of potential climate and nature threats to Bridgend borough and wider surroundings; the cost-of-living crisis and solutions.

Help film company coordinate contributors and later distribute widely via community groups, social and print media in the Bridgend area. (SW will be contracting a film production company).

The intention is to challenge politicians and government to urgently respond to the climate and ecological emergency, energy security, the cost-of-living crisis, communicate the concern of the wider public and challenge for a citizen’s assembly, as part of the ‘Warm this Winter’ mobilisation. 

We would hope to include in the film the creation of a campaign stunt with the young people’s group i.e. placards or banners outside the MPs office (mentioned above).

3.            Development of a Community Partnership of local groups working towards local sustainability (in line with the Well-being of Future Generations Act 2015 and the 5 ways of working).

Members of the (Better Porthcawl) steering group and Trustees will assist with project development and contacts.  

The contractor will be responsible for coordination and management of this project. It will include:

a)    Development of a comprehensive community partnership in Porthcawl, embedding strong governance, ground-rules and constructive dialogue between all stakeholders.

b)    Establishment of a good working relationship with the Bridgend County Borough and Porthcawl Town Councils, officers and Councillors.

c)    Organisation of meetings, venues for workshops or small events, engaging speakers, facilitators or facilitation.

d)    Development of a communication strategy to widen awareness.

e)    Assistance with fundraising to maintain activities.

4.             Climate Clever Conversations

Respond to requests as able, to groups and individuals asking for information or help. 

Consider a proactive role, to encourage further community action.

Make use of the Green Room when necessary.

Essential Qualities

·      Good all-round communicator with strong organisational, administration and project development and management skills.

·      A commitment to the values and principles embedded in sustainable development

·      Awareness of various NGO’s and networks in Wales who could be called on to advise or assist.

·      Experience of the community sector and civil society.

·      Good writing and wide digital skills

·      Person willing to learn CO-PRODUCTION techniques, training can be provided.

Desirable

A clear understanding of the Well-being of Future Generation Act (Wales) 2015.

Not essential

Ability to communicate in Welsh, but advantageous.

November 2022