What is Holmes Chapel Community Partnership?

Holmes Chapel Partnership is a voluntary organisation that works both independently, and, as part of a group formed of Partnerships from the surrounding towns. Its purpose is to facilitate projects and events which benefit the whole community in and around Holmes Chapel. Additionally, the Partnership is a Volunteer Coordination Point (VCP) within the Cheshire East Care Communities Area. The Partnership’s activities complement the work of Holmes Chapel Parish Council with whom it works closely, as well as with Cheshire East Council, local businesses, schools, clubs, organisations and, of course, residents.

 

Who is involved?

The Committee is made up of unpaid volunteers from the local community, plus representatives from Holmes Chapel Parish Council and Everybody Sport & Recreation. Finance provided by Cheshire East Council allows the Partnership to pay for the services of the Events & VCP Administrators, who undertake the administration of Events and VCP activities on a day-to-day basis.

 

Roles & Responsibilities             

The Partnership Events & VCP Administrators will be expected to:

 

1. Work with the Chairman and Communications Co-ordinator to raise the awareness of the Partnership in our community.

2. Work with the Chairman and Executive to recruit more volunteers to the Partnership Executive Committee.

3. Provide coordination of volunteers locally, helping to match volunteers to people needing support.

4. Provide a central point of contact for enquiries.

5. Work closely with the Community Development Officers and Cheshire East Social Action Partnership.

6. Take the administrative lead on the management of the Partnership’s Christmas Market & Fair.

7. Undertake the drafting of grant applications, in consultation with the Executive Committee, and in line with feedback received from funding bodies.

8. Establish working relationships with representatives of the Holmes Chapel Parish Council, Cheshire East Council, and other Partnerships within the ‘Towns Partnership Forum’.  Act as Partnership advocate in communication with these and other outside agencies.

9. Report on the past month’s activities at our Executive Committee meeting (3rd Monday of the month at 7.00 pm). 

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Contractual Agreement - £4,992 to £5,616 per year (8 hours per week average)

 

1. The Events & VCP Administrators will be paid monthly and will be expected to average 8 hours per week to fulfil his/her duties. Payment will exclude any hours undertaking parallel voluntary work/roles for the Partnership.

 

What type of person are we looking for?

Ideally, someone who lives in Holmes Chapel or in the surrounding area with an interest in community affairs. The role would suit someone who has recently retired but would like to stay active and have the stimulus of working with others for the benefit of the community. Equally, someone taking a career break to look after children may also find this role to be of interest. 

 

What Experience, Skills and Knowledge are required?

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