Call for Evidence! Rural Inequalities in Oxfordshire – Marmot Place Project. 

The goals of the Marmot Place Project are to better understand the nature of rural inequalities, which areas in the county are affected, what characterises them, and how they manifest, so that they can collectively take steps to address them. To achieve this, they would like to ask you to share your insights and perspectives on the topic of rural inequality based on your experience of engaging in this space in Oxfordshire. Please share any information to [email protected]

More specifically, they would be keen to hear from you regarding any data or information (lived experience or resident stories) that you wish to share that helps to build a picture of the inequalities that may be experienced, such as access to healthcare, social or other services, housing, employment, infrastructure, and challenges to health and wellbeing in rural areas. They would welcome any reports or examples of previous work you have done to help map existing activity on this topic. All the information shared will be collated by the Oxfordshire Marmot working group on rural inequalities and shared with relevant partners. Please do not share any personal or identifiable data.

They are also planning to run a workshop to take forward these discussions and capture wider views, so please let them know if you would like to join this ([email protected]).

Please let them know if you would like more information about this call for evidence or if you would like to arrange a meeting to discuss how you can get involved – [email protected] .

The Marmot Place Project – for more information about the programme, please visit Marmot Places – IHE or watch this short video of the Oxfordshire launch event https://vimeo.com/1039952135/71b108d305?share=copy

Job Role: Senior Administrator
28hrs p/w (4-days) – £22,800 (£28,500 FTE) per annum

Community First Oxfordshire is a charity striving for diversity in our small team. If we are delivering services to support all people and all communities, then we need to make sure our team is inclusive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and ages.

Job details
CFO is a community development charity which helps communities and individuals to identify issues that affect them and find their own solutions. We support and advise, using the principles of Asset Based Community Development, many volunteer-led actions in Oxfordshire. We think that stronger, more sustainable communities are built using the skills and gifts that people already have. CFO is a membership organisation and run two membership and affiliation
schemes.

The Senior Administrator will manage the smooth running of the office, support regular CFO communications, and provide creative and proactive support to the joint CEOs and the Board of Trustees. The Senior Administrator will lead on the charity’s membership scheme with support from the part time Finance Officer. A key feature of this important role is that it includes being the Company Secretary for CFO, which is largely an administrative role running alongside clerk duties to the friendly Board of Trustees and all relevant meetings.

What we’re looking for
We are seeking a highly organised person with a range of skills, a flexible approach and a can-do attitude. You will need to enjoy working with all sorts of people from different backgrounds, enjoy a varied and busy ‘to do’ list and have great communication skills. You will enjoy running an effective office while building relationships with trustees, staff and community members. You will also be keen to improve on the governance of CFO and support the trustees and
joint-CEOs in the strategic and policy reviews over the year. Training and support will be offered for specific types of projects and services. Support will also be given by the two joint-CEOs.

Please see this document for a more detailed job description and person specification:  CFO Senior Administrator – APPLICATION PACK March 2025

How to apply
Applications should be made by submitting a CV and cover letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) explaining how you meet the person specification and job criteria. Please include the names and addresses of two referees.

Completed forms can be sent to the attention of Tom McCulloch at: [email protected] or send to Community First Oxfordshire, Worton Park Farm, Worton, Witney,
OX29 4SU

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Tom (email above or phone 01865 883488)

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS – 5PM ON WEDNESDAY 2ND APRIL
INTERVIEWS – FROM 4TH APRIL