19 Aug 2010

Youth Music - Music is power!!

Our friends at Youth Music have asked us to share this opportunity with you ...... 


Background
Youth Music is the UK's largest children's music charity and with 10 years' work behind them they now have an enviable reputation for getting things done! 
Since 1999 they have provided over 2 million children and young people with free access to a range of music-making projects and activities. For many, being given the chance to experience the power of music has been a life changing experience. 


Opportunity to work with Youth Music
September - December 2010 
This assignment requires someone with strong analytical and financial skills and a track record of successfully applying them in the development or evaluation of business plans and forecasts. Initial work will be on defining the market and then developing a business plan based upon commercial assets.  Additional work could include defining outcome targets and creating a business plan for a new venture. Proven abilities to make things happen and to deliver top quality output on schedule are also necessary.  This assignment would suit someone who is looking to gain more experience of collaborating with people from a wide range of different social, cultural and professional backgrounds and to develop greater flexibility in personal style in order to enhance personal impact, team working and influencing skills. The nature of the assignment also gives great opportunity for building innovation skills and commercial awareness.  The role will report to the COO and operate across the organisation. 


Knowledge of the charitable sector is not essential but would be an advantage. Experience of studying and performing music is likewise not essential but the candidate must be able to demonstrate a love of music. 


If you're interested in this role please email your CV and a short cover letter to contact@onpurpose.uk.com 

17 Aug 2010

Good luck to all the candidates!

The deadline to apply to become an On Purpose Associate has arrived.

It is the perfect time to get more Associates coming on board. The Economist this week has released an article talking about Social Innovation as an approach to public-private partnership. The US and UK are taking the lead in this initiative. There will be some serious opportunities for innovation and growth in the sector. The On Purpose Associates are to be in the right place at the right time. That's at least my personal opinion and wishful thoughts for the future.

Anyway, I wish to all the applicants good luck in the process and, whatever the outcome is, the future within the social enterprise sector couldn’t be brighter for all of us!

13 Aug 2010

The final countdown....

There's been a steady stream of applications arriving at On Purpose HQ over the last few weeks... and now as we head into the last few days before our deadline on Monday we're beginning to get very excited about the selection of our group of 2011 Associates.

So there's still time if you're interested in joining us - you can find out everything you need to know from our website 

Deadline's on Monday evening - Good Luck!

9 Aug 2010

The Final Countdown ....

As the deadline draws near for applications to take part in next year's Programme we're getting very excited at On Purpose HQ ....

If you know anyone who has a strong track record and is keen to get into the Social Enterprise sector then please send them to our website where they can find out everything they need to know about what On Purpose is all about and how they can apply to be an Associate next year.

With 7 days left the application deadline is Monday 16th August.

Associates away weekend

"What a lovely Monday morning! I feel inspired. After a long retreat weekend with my fellow Associates and the On Purpose crew somewhere in the middle of Somerset surrounded by river, trees and some lovely and quiet sheep. It was a weekend full of deep thoughts. We were given tools and energy to take one more step towards our personal development. Now back to Old Street, HCT head quarter, I feel renewed and capable of realising great things. I thank On Purpose for this opportunity and our dear Kate for such a treat of a British countryside feel. This is pretty much the feeling of being an On Purpose Associate.”

5 Aug 2010

Welcome to our New Home!

We are delighted to have moved into our office - and want to give a big Thank You to all at Cantos Communications who have very kindly welcomed us into their Offices and given us a very 'On Purpose' shaped space - right by the sofas!!

Having spent the last few months working as nomads (it is indeed amazing how much can be achieved in the kitchens and coffee shops of the capital!) spending more time working together and being based in one space is making such a difference to us already!

So THANK YOU Cantos - you are an inspired organisation, and we love that you value the social business space enough to support what we are doing!

4 Aug 2010

Bog Society..... Big potential but there's also a big 'cliff' looming.

Dai Powell CEO of HCT Group has written a thought provoking piece in The Guardian today -  an honest and challenging insight amidst all the positive chatter around 'Big Society'..

And here's an insight into ResPublica - one of the think tanks that are deemed to have informed the thinking that sits behind Big Society.

What do you think? Do you think that Big Society can rise to and meet the big challenge that lies ahead?