Activities Coordinator

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Bpha
A UK housing association developing, managing and supporting affordable, energy-efficient homes
Support older adults in Trumpington by organising community activities and preventing social isolation.
13 days ago ago
£9,173 - £9,173
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Part Time
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
600 Employees
Service Specialisms
Property Development
Consulting
Design
Technical Services
Engineering
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Supported Housing
Role
What you would be doing
community outreach
digital training
event planning
advertising
relationship building
resident empowerment
  • Encourage and empower residents to make their own social activities and provide help were required with advertising, flyers etc
  • Support the needs of older adults through building relationships.
  • To use digital skills and educate residents on potential benefits of technology.
  • Lead on annual events such as Christmas festival, performances etc
What you bring
vulnerable clients
eye tests
digital skills
teamwork
safeguarding
people skills
  • Experience of working with vulnerable client groups. (E)
  • Eye tests
  • Digital skills to support residents with learning (E)
  • Experience of working within a team and with internal and external partners, as well as on own initiative. (E)
  • To have confidence in reporting safeguarding issues.
  • Strong people skills including the ability to build rapport and work in a non-judgemental way with the community and to challenge inappropriate behaviours. (E)
  • Experience of engaging residents and developing self-sustaining events based on the user stories, using a variety of communication techniques. (E)
Benefits
  • A generous contributory pension scheme
  • Life assurance cover
  • Holiday entitlement of 28-33 days a year, plus public holidays
  • A fresh and modern eLearning platform
  • Opportunities for learning and development
  • A competitive salary
  • Long service award
  • A good standard of general education.
  • Competitive pay
  • Counselling service
  • Annual volunteering day
  • Breakout areas
  • Free fruit and refreshments
  • Mental Health First Aid
  • Private health care
  • Opportunities for professional training and qualifications
  • Workshops and training sessions for new skills
  • 28 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays
  • Onsite cafe/restaurant at headquarters
  • Private healthcare
  • Retail discount scheme
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Free annual flu jabs
  • Discretionary reward scheme
  • Annual staff recognition awards
  • Access to an extensive suite of wellbeing services and tools including a digital gym
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Free life assurance
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
  • basic dbs check required and must be verified before start date.
Company
Overview
3,000 homes
Construction Target
Aim to deliver 3,000 new homes over five years using modern methods of construction.
20,000 properties
Managed Properties
Grown to manage over 20,000 properties across multiple regions.
1990-founded
Year Established
Originally founded in 1990 through local council housing stock transfer.
A+ credit rating
Financial Strength
Backed by an A+ credit rating from S&P, ensuring strong financial stability.
  • Specialises in affordable housing, retirement living, shared ownership and specialist supported housing.
  • Develops portfolio of both general needs rental and innovative retirement and shared-ownership schemes.
  • Runs Carelink: a 24/7 responder service enhancing community safety and independence.
  • Pioneered health‑and‑housing partnerships to address well‑being through community‑focused design.
Culture + Values
28-33 Days
Annual Leave
Flexible annual leave arrangements that increase with length of service.
2,000 Courses
Learning Opportunities
Access to extensive learning and development programs, including over 2,000 courses.
10% Pension
Employer Contribution
Generous pension scheme with up to a 10% employer contribution.
48 Months
Coverage Duration
48-month life assurance program provided for employees.
  • We are ambitious
  • We are better together
  • We show empathy
  • We take responsibility
  • Quality homes. Connected communities
  • Deliver quality and value to customers
  • Help make places and build local communities
  • Create a sustainable future
  • Put people at the heart of bpha
  • A collaborative spirit woven into all our work
  • We listen to our employees’ views and opinions through a multitude of platforms and engagement activities
  • We nurture our employees’ growth by investing heavily in personal development and learning
  • Volunteering opportunities available
  • Support for health and wellbeing through activities and services
  • Flexible working (hybrid or field‑based) with Surface Pro laptops and formal flexible arrangements
  • Private healthcare, mental health first aiders, Employee Assistance Programme with counselling, digital gym and wellbeing portal
  • Support for professional subscriptions, life coaching, career guidance, and apprenticeships
Environment + Sustainability
2050
Net Zero Target
Aims to achieve net zero in alignment with the UK government's zero-carbon economy goal.
2024–2028
Sustainability Strategy
Focuses on reducing carbon footprint, protecting biodiversity, and managing water use in homes.
  • All new homes to be energy efficient, cost-effective to run, and future-proofed for emerging technologies
  • Water-efficient fixtures installed via bathroom replacement programme coupled with customer education
  • Commitment to protecting green spaces via partnerships and community green improvement projects
Inclusion & Diversity
April 2024
Gender Pay Statement
The company published its gender pay statement in April 2024, demonstrating its commitment to transparency and accountability in workplace equity.
Rank 67
Great Place to Work
The company achieved a ranking of 67 in the Great Place to Work for Women UK survey in 2023, reflecting its strong support for gender equality.
Rank 48
Great Place to Work
In 2022, the company was ranked 48th in the Great Place to Work for Women UK survey, showcasing its consistent commitment to creating an inclusive environment for women.
Rank 67
UK’s Best Workplaces
The company was recognized as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women in 2023, ranking 67th, highlighting its efforts to foster a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
Rank 48
UK’s Best Workplaces
In 2022, the company achieved a ranking of 48 in the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women survey, underscoring its dedication to advancing gender equality and women’s career development.
  • Transparent recruitment process supporting applicants from all backgrounds.
  • Inclusive, discrimination-free workplace where individual differences are celebrated.
  • ‘Lunch and Learn’ sessions, wellbeing activities, Mental Health First Aid service, and professional development programmes available to all.
  • Gender ratio: unspecified overall, but recognized for women-friendly workplace rankings.
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Activities Coordinator at Bpha in Cambridge, England, United Kingdom