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Reporting to: Events Manager
Location:Hybrid. Home working with 40% of contracted hours at our office in Welwyn Garden City
Contract:Full-time; 37.5 hours per week
The Willow Major Events Team hosts a range of events to engage Willow’s key supporters. These range in large-scale events such as the Willow Ball and London Football Awards, to smaller more intimate events such as Golf and Shoot Days.
Job purpose
- This role will support the delivery of Willow’s programme of Major Events, as well as supporting third party events, ensuring that these promote and present Willow in a professional and compelling manner, maximising opportunities for donor cultivation, fundraising and maximising income generation.
- To work with the Events Manager on delivering events to an exceptional standard.
- To lead on auction procurement and fulfilment to maximise fundraising revenue.
Key responsibilities
Core Events
- To support the events strategy through delivery of high-quality events, designed to attract current and new supporters.
- To support the Events Fundraising Manager in ensuring that each event plan is actioned in a timely and efficient manner, as well as working with external suppliers, ensuring all suppliers work to agreed terms and conditions
- To assist in the research, development and planning of potential new event opportunities, ensuring that the events programme evolves in response to new fundraising requirements, opportunities and sector trends.
- With support from Event Manager, lead on events within the portfolio, working with key stakeholders and suppliers, ensuring delivery of a high-quality event.
Auction
- Lead on securing auction prizes for relevant events, developing relationships with key supporters and external businesses to secure exclusive and desirable auction items.
- Manage the auction fulfilment process, ensuring all auction winners are thanked post event and that lots are fulfilled in a timely manner.
- Oversee online auction platform, ensuring accurate listings, engaging descriptions and looking for ways to maximise income.
Event Supporter Stewardship
- Provide support on guest management, ensuring a smooth process for guests during the lead up to and on the day of the event.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with major donors, guests and stakeholders ensuring excellent stewardship and recognition
- To identify opportunities to engage or recruit new event supporters to existing or new events in the Willow calendar.
General
- To support the Events Manager with financial management of each event, supporting on areas such as: budgeting, planning, controlling and monitoring expenditure as appropriate and managing income against targets, KPI’s and provide regular revised projections as required.
- To maintain good practice in the use of database system (Raiser’s Edge), including the events module, ensuring that information is recorded accurately to allow for excellent supporter care, stewardship and accurate analysis of event performance.
- To keep up to date with current competitor activity, potential new opportunities for events and improved ways of managing and developing events.
- To keep up to date and comply with fundraising, data protection and other relevant legislation and codes of practice and good standards.
- To undertake any other tasks reasonably required.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of supporting on a number of events and delivering to budget and within tight timeframes.
- Can demonstrate effective implementation and management of work plans, projects and resources to ensure proactive completion of tasks.
- Proven experience of developing and managing budgets.
- Ability to work as part of a small, flexible and hardworking team.
- Delivering high quality supporter and donor care through ongoing contact and communication.
- Experience of working on administration within a fundraising, events or marketing environment.
Desirable
- Experience of working with senior stakeholders in order to meet income targets.
- Experience of working with celebrities.
- Experience of working with sponsors.
- Experience of working in the sports sector.
- Experience of working in the charity / fundraising sector.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Organised, pro-active self-starter, capable of taking initiative.
- Confident and articulate, able to build successful, mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external audiences.
- Strong ability to prioritise tasks under pressure and solve problems quickly and effectively.
- Ability to work on different projects simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communicator, with exemplary grammar and spelling, who places high value on attention to detail.
- Good influencing and negotiation skills.
- Respect for and ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Self-reliant and confident IT user including internet, email, design, databases, spreadsheets and MS Office.
Desirable
- Creative thinker, able to innovate to meet audience needs.
- Experience or knowledge of Raisers Edge database.
- Sports sector knowledge.
Other
Essential
- Positive, energetic and able to enthuse.
- Flexible and proactive problem solver.
- Takes personal responsibility for and remains focused on delivering results and achieving objectives, overcoming problems and frustrations.
- Genuine commitment to the work and services of Willow.
Desirable
- Empathy with the cause and knowledge of issues faced by young adults facing serious illness.
Special Conditions
Essential
- Able to work irregular (unsociable) hours and weekends where necessary.
- Own car and current driving license
General
We offer the following competitive benefits package:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Life Assurance and Group Pension Fund
- Season ticket loan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexible Working policy
- Employee discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Head of Finance will primarily have responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial-related activities. You will have direct responsibility for the finance function.
The role will also be responsible for partner relationships with external accountants and auditors.
The successful candidate will be joining Eikon at an exciting time as the organisation builds innovative ways to deliver services to young people, including strengthening the evidence to influence increased strategic investment in preventative and early support for children, young people and the adults around them. You’ll be a crucial part of the leadership team, contributing to the vision and strategy of the whole organisation, and ensuring the organisation is in control of its current and future financial position and strategy to achieve Eikon’s vision.
To succeed in this role, you will need to manage competing priorities and build effective relationships with senior level colleagues and teams, the Finance Trustee and the Board of Trustees.
You will ensure systems, internal controls and financial management are in place to meet Eikon’s financial, contractual, statutory and legal responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Day to day financial management of the organisation, including:
· Ensuring the delivery of monthly management accounts
· Building and maintaining the systems for setting and managing annual financial organisational plans, budgets and quarterly forecasts
· Proactively manage the income and expenditure of the charity advising the management team on income shortfalls and overspends on expenditure relating to unrestricted and restricted funding
· Oversee and manage the charity’s finance operations including expenses, invoicing, payments and cash management
· Developing greater financial literacy across the organisation by building and maintaining accessible and clear systems and processes, and providing advice to budget holders
· Reporting to the Eikon Leadership and Management Teams, Audit and Finance Committee and the Board of Trustees
· Support and review of funding applications, commercial arrangements and contractual performance
Leadership Across The Charity
· Contribute to Eikon’s overall vision and strategy through membership of the Senior Leadership Team
· Contribute to monitoring the performance of the charity against its key objectives and to any corrective action that is needed
· Working with the CEO, Senior Leadership Team, the Finance Trustee, develop and implement the financial strategies that enable the successful delivery of the organisational vision and strategy
· Provide insightful financial analysis to inform key decision-making on growth opportunities, ensuring a balance between risk management and sustainable organisational expansion
· Develop appropriate process and systems improvements across the organisation that enable performance enhancements of the finance function
Maintain effective internal accounts and leading on statutory reporting and annual audit, including:
· Ensuring financial procedures and delegated authorities are fit for purpose, adhered to and up to date
· Ensure compliance with applicable legislation and regulatory guidance for financial and tax reporting
· Ensure compliance of all statutory requirements and accounting in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) and the Companies Act
· Lead on the preparation of the Annual Statutory Financial Statements, liaise with auditors and ensure accounts are filed on time with the Charity Commission and Companies House
Helping young people feel safe, heard and supported





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Senior Editorial Content Producer (maternity cover)
Do you love words, stories, copy-editing and creating content? Are you also skilled at scheduling? Then come join our communications team and be part of a group of people who want to use their creativity for God’s mission.
• Fixed Term 35 hours per week
• Hybrid working – approximately two days a week at CMS House, Oxford.
• Starting salary £34,880 (FTE) depending on experience, with a generous pension contribution: up to 15 per cent employer contribution on annual salary
We welcome applications from everyone. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from minority groups as they are currently underrepresented within our organisation at this level. All appointments are made on merit of skill, experience and potential as set out in the job description and person specification.
Talk to us first?
If you would welcome an informal discussion about the role before applying, please contact Justine Nola, People and Culture Manager.
Your role
We are looking for a talented writer and editor who also has a flair for organisation. You’ll create and edit content for a variety of platforms, both print and digital and keep track of a bustling team’s workflow, liaising with other CMS teams and freelancers as necessary. An ideal post for someone who loves words as well as a good spreadsheet or two.
The organisation you’ll be joining
Church Mission Society is comprised of people who are passionate about mission and fired up about helping people follow Jesus. For over 200 years CMS has been at the forefront of global mission, living out the gospel of Jesus, seeing lives changed and communities transformed. If you join CMS you will find an organisation that has been reinvigorated with a fresh vision to make disciples of Jesus among people at the edges, both in the UK and around the world.
What you’ll need to succeed
The successful candidate will have extensive experience crafting quality editorial content, from news and feature stories, to think pieces and marketing materials, to social media posts and video scripts. An ideal candidate will also have demonstrable skills in creating and managing workflow schedules for individuals and teams.
It is also a requirement for this post holder to be a committed and practising Christian as well as committed to CMS’s values and aims. / You will need to be in sympathy with the aims and values of Church Mission Society.
Further details can be found in the job description and person specification available to download on the CMS website.
Our commitment to you
Our core values of being pioneering, relational, faithful and evangelistic are integral to everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that every member of staff is valued, supported and encouraged to continually learn and develop their skills.
We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of the people we serve, our partners, our volunteers, and our staff. We believe that every child or adult we come into contact with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm and abuse. Our recruitment and selection processes are in line with our Safeguarding Policy and the SCHR Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, which CMS is a member of as part of our commitment to safeguarding.
Closing date
We must get your application by midnight on Sunday 27 April 2025.
Interviews are planned to be held on Thursday 15 May 2025 at CMS House, Oxford.
To apply
Please send your application form, CV and two or three recent examples of articles or copy you’ve produced and/ or a link to your writing portfolio via our website or by post to HR Team, Church Mission Society, Watlington Road, Oxford OX4 6BZ. CVs will only be considered when sent with a completed application form, which is available to download from our website.
Candidates for all UK roles must already be eligible to work in the UK, with a valid visa and work permit if required.
As a member of the Inter-agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, CMS has committed to systematically check with previous employers from the last five years for any ‘SEAH’ (Sexual Exploitation, Abuse or Harassment) issues relating to all potential new hires.
People at the edges are at the centre of God’s story. Join our global movement as we follow Jesus to the edges together.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Hybrid – your time will be split between our office/venue on Bristol Harbourside, and your home or wherever you like to work, however we would like the successful candidate to be able to commit to at least two days a week in our Bristol office.
We’re happy to support a flexible working pattern across three, four or five days a week. You just need to be able to attend key meetings, have some crossover with the rest of the Development team and deliver the responsibilities of the role.
Department: Development
Report to: Gifts and Partnerships Manager
Responsible for: N/A
Salary: £40,000 per annum pro rata (£24,000 - £28,000 per annum dependent on whether contract is 0.6 or 0.7 FTE, see working hours below).
Contract: 18-month fixed-term contract
Working hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours a week (0.6 FTE) OR 26.25 hours a week (0.7 FTE), flexible over 3, 4 or 5 days. This may include attending events outside of normal working hours.
About the role
We The Curious is about to enter an exciting new phase in its mission to connect and empower everyone through shared creative science learning experiences. It is nearly a year since we reopened and as we enter our 25th Anniversary Year there is lots to celebrate and talk about with our new multi-year strategy, Plan 2030 which encompasses numerous major projects for which we must develop and cultivate support.
The Development Team is responsible for fundraising across the whole organisation and the stewardship and development of our donors and supporters. The other members of the team are the Development Manager, the Gifts and Partnerships Manager and Development Account Manager. We are looking for a Trusts and Foundations Manager who is collaborative, organised and an excellent communicator to join the team to help us maximise and unlock some very exciting fundraising opportunities.
As Trusts and Foundations Manager you will use your skills in research and persuasion to identify grants funding opportunities, establish new relationships and write and submit proposals to trusts, foundations, Lottery funders, the local authority, universities and research councils. Working closely with the rest of the team and project managers from other departments you will raise between six and seven figure sums for our programme of creative science learning and inclusion projects.
What will you do in this role?
Role specific responsibilities
_Identify new grants funding sources, including trusts and foundations, research councils and statutory/government funders.
_Prepare and submit high quality funding proposals, expressions of interest and budgets in accordance with strict deadlines and application criteria, to a diverse range of funders, for up to seven-figure sums.
_Work closely with internal departmental teams to develop We The Curious projects so that they are ready for fundraising and write detailed and compelling cases for support that include timelines, budgets and evaluation and reporting plans.
_Support the funding applications of other partner organisations by collaboratively drafting budgets, attending project development meetings and writing letters of support.
_Support the Development Account Manager to cultivate potential funders, including attending on-site visits and events, phone calls and delivering presentations to secure support.
_Support the Development Account Manager to manage a portfolio of funders including overseas relationships, fulfilling reporting and public recognition requirements, thank you letters, regular communications and other correspondence.
_Liaise with the finance team to record new income and report on expenditure in accordance with funder deadlines.
_Support the Gifts and Partnerships Manager and Development Manager in identifying new strategic opportunities and exploring new types of income stream. This may include presenting to the leadership team. Contribute to the delivery of the fundraising strategy, including proposing financial targets for grants, lottery and research income.
_Work closely with the Open City Research (OCR) Manager to identify and pursue new funding opportunities for our ambitious OCR programme and work with the finance team to establish a new funding model for this activity. Support the Gifts and Partnerships Manager and Sustainability and Science Director in cultivating high-value stakeholders in STEM and research sectors.
_Assist in the implementation of the Development Team’s migration onto a new CRM database working closely with the Development Account Manager to customise the database for the Development team’s needs.
_Work with the finance team to understand our financial position and as requested by the Finance Director, contributing to key organisational financial documentation, such as the annual business plan.
_Manage Fundraising Volunteers supporting the administrative workload of the team and attend Volunteer Key Contacts meetings.
_Attend and occasionally present at We The Curious staff meetings, exhibition launches, project meetings, project development presentations and meetings as required.
General responsibilities
_Develop and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of We The Curious’ planned activities for communities and schools to present our work persuasively to funders and partners.
_Embody and demonstrate our values; Collaborative, Creative, Inquisitive, Playful, Progressive.
_Responsible for carefully following safeguarding policies and procedures and raising any concerns to manager/Designated Safeguarding Officer.
_General responsibility for departmental compliance with GDPR.
_Occasional out of hours work and travel to events.
What we’re looking for from you
_You’ll have at least three years of fundraising experience, with success at delivering against financial targets and strict deadlines. You’ll have the ability to network, build and manage funding relationships with a wide range of funders and other stakeholders.
_You’ll be confident explaining and pitching ideas to internal and external stakeholders.
_You’ll have experience of working very closely with project delivery teams to develop projects, ensure they know what they need to deliver for funders and monitor their expenditure.
_You’ll have excellent budget management skills, the ability to work independently and effectively and will be confident reporting on six or seven figure budgets.
_You will have good understanding of the financial and regulatory environment charities operate within.
_You’ll have some technical knowledge and experience at using and developing fundraising databases.
_You’ll have experience and confidence in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
_You’ll have the ability to understand We The Curious’ broad-ranging project content and tailor it to appropriate style and content for target funders.
_You’ll have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
_You’ll ideally have an understanding or experience of working in education, culture and/or science charities.
Application process
Deadline for applications: Friday 25th April at midnight.
Interview date and location: Wednesday 14th May 2025 at We The Curious.
Start date: Approximately 9th June 2024.
Application process:
If you would like to apply, please complete the application form. It contains questions designed to assess your interest in and suitability for the role.
Please don't send in CVs or cover letters as we don't review them.
We appreciate interviews can be stressful, so we try to make them more of a conversation and a chance for you to tell us about how your skills and interests make you the right person for the role.
If you are invited for an interview, we'll send you the questions that you'll be asked beforehand so that you have time to prepare.
If you have any particular needs or requirements, please do let us know so that we can make the required adjustments.
Support during the process
We The Curious is a Disability Confident Employer and we welcome applications from candidates who self-assess themselves as having a disability. We will guarantee an interview to applicants who advise that they have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy. To help you, under the Equality Act 2010 a person is defined as having a disability if a) they have a physical or mental impairment, and b) the impairment has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.
We want to work with you to ensure the recruitment process is accessible for you.
If you are disabled, neurodivergent, or if you have a long-term health condition, we’ll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to our processes for you.
You’ll have the opportunity to let us know about any adjustments you may need throughout the application and selection process. We’ll continue this conversation if you join us as a staff member, and we’ll work with you to make sure you have the adjustments you need to succeed in your role.
Examples of adjustments could include:
_providing alternative formats at every stage
_options to apply
_extra time for tasks
_providing some extra information about what to expect
_office orientation before an in-person interview.
Including everyone
We value the positive impact greater representation will have on our organisation, programmes and culture. It’s our goal to become an inclusive place to work and for our teams to better reflect our city and the people who visit us.
We welcome applications from people of all lived experiences and particularly those that are not well represented* in the science centre sector.
*By not well represented we mean people with lived experience including but not limited to:
_African and African-Caribbean heritage
_South Asian and East Asian heritage
_Global Majority
_Disabled
_Neurodivergent
_Visually Impaired
_Deaf community
_LGBTQIA+ and/or non-binary
_Working class background
_Didn’t go to university or first in your immediate family to attend University
Working with us
We value the people that work with us. Our staff have access to the following:
Wellbeing & support
_Flexible working
_Hybrid working (if suitable and stated for role)
_Cycle to work scheme
_Free yearly flu jabs and eye tests
_Paid sick leave for physical and mental health
_Mental Health First Aiders
_Confidential advice & counselling through the Employee Support Programme
Leave
_25 days holiday in addition to bank holidays (all pro-rata).
_A day of extra holiday for every 5 years’ service.
_An amount of paid leave for emergency dependent care, domestic emergency leave and compassionate leave.
New Parent Policy
We are proud to be a family friendly organisation, which is why we work to develop our people practices in line with that value. We have recently introduced a non-gendered approach to Maternity and Paternity, re-branded as our “New Parent Policy”. There are eligibility criteria and terms and conditions, but the key take away is that anyone who is due to become a new parent, regardless of their gender, can take one year off work, and we’ll pay your full salary for the first five months.
Facilities & discounts
_Free tickets to the venue for you and up to four guests, plus 12 additional entry tickets per calendar year to give away.
_15% off in the We The Curious café
_20% off in our shop
_Range of discounts with local businesses and free entry to other local attractions.
_Social events
_Secure cycle storage
Pension
_We offer a pension scheme with 5% company contributions.
Death in service benefit
_Four times your annual salary.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Welsh House- Pen Y Bryn
Department: Operations
Salary: £40,000.00 to £42,000.00pa
Hours: 37.5 per week
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
e are looking for a dynamic and experienced Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day management of services, compliance, and staff leadership in a remote setting. This role requires a strong leader who can balance professionalism with charisma, effectively engaging with stakeholders and building new relationships to drive growth and success. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in operations management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage both strategic planning and operational delivery. Flexibility is essential, as the role may require working weekends, evenings, and school holidays. If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and is committed to creating a safe and compliant setting for all, we would love to hear from you.
Job Purpose
The Operations Manager is responsible for the effective day-to-day management of services, compliance, staff leadership, site maintenance, and stakeholder engagement. This role ensures service continuity, safeguarding compliance, financial oversight, and infrastructure management, particularly in a remote location that requires strong on-the-ground leadership.
The ideal candidate will balance professionalism with charisma, fostering a positive and collaborative team environment. They will also play a key role in securing new relationships and engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders, using strategic communication and interpersonal skills to build and sustain long-term partnerships.
Flexibility is required, as the role may involve working weekends, evenings, and school holidays. The Operations Manager will be hands-on in both strategic planning and operational delivery, ensuring that staff, children, and external stakeholders are fully supported in a safe, compliant, and well-run environment.
Key Responsibilities
Service Operations & Delivery
- Oversee weekly staff scheduling and rotas, ensuring adequate cover for respite and SEAL programmes.
- Confirm and manage SEAL bookings, supporting the daily delivery of the programme, liaising with schools and handling logistics.
- Conduct site inspections, ensuring all facilities, transport, and equipment meet safety standards.
- Ensure programme materials, food, and supplies are organised ahead of service delivery.
- Coordinate transport and minibus safety checks, ensuring compliance with regulations.
Safeguarding & Risk Management
- Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring all policies and procedures are followed.
- Review weekly safeguarding reports, updating risk assessments and actioning any concerns.
- Oversee and log incident reports, ensuring concerns are escalated where necessary.
- Conduct daily health & safety checks, including fire safety and emergency response planning.
- Ensure swimming pool safety compliance, conducting water checks and regulatory reporting.
- Attend referral board meetings, discussing child placements and safeguarding needs.
Staff Leadership & Development
- Line manage all child-facing staff, including The Children's Services Coordinator and the Groundsman, ensuring effective service delivery.
- Deliver staff briefings, ensuring all team members understand their responsibilities.
- Monitor staff performance, identifying training needs and areas for development.
- Ensure all staff have completed safeguarding, first aid, and compliance training.
- Provide supervision and mentorship, ensuring staff are well-supported and engaged.
Site & Facilities Management
- Conduct weekly site inspections, identifying and actioning necessary maintenance.
- Oversee contractors and external service providers, ensuring all work is completed to standard.
- Ensure fire safety, security systems, and emergency protocols are fully operational.
- Manage waste disposal, hygiene standards, and overall site cleanliness.
- Ensure transport compliance, including minibus servicing, safety checks, and records.
Finance & Administration
- Work with the Database Manager to ensure new system updates and process changes are embedded within the operations team on-site.
- Review and approve weekly timesheets, ensuring accuracy for payroll processing.
- Oversee the administration of HR record management systems, ensuring staff records are accurate, up to date, and compliant with regulations.
- Attend monthly payroll meetings and complete monthly payroll administration, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Track operational expenditure and reconcile budgets, ensuring cost efficiency.
- Process invoices for site maintenance, supplies, and programme costs.
- Respond to emails and phone calls, handling stakeholder queries and urgent matters.
Stakeholder & External Engagement
- Actively market services to existing partners and establish new referring partners, ensuring continued growth and engagement.
- Liaise with schools, social workers, and local authorities, ensuring smooth referrals.
- Attend networking meetings, representing the organisation and strengthening partnerships.
- Ensure marketing materials are up to date and available, supporting engagement efforts.
- Maintain positive relationships with parents and carers, providing updates on services.
Strategic & Financial Planning
- Work with the Director of Operations and other managers to ensure continual service improvements, identifying areas for operational enhancements and efficiency gains.
- Attend monthly payroll meetings, ensuring budget alignment and financial oversight.
- Play a key role in the annual budget-setting process, ensuring alignment with service needs.
- Prepare for and support compliance inspections, ensuring policies and procedures are audit-ready.
- Attend monthly charity-wide meetings online and biannual in-person full charity meetings.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and/or marketing, particularly in promoting services and developing referral partnerships.
- Extensive experience in operations management, preferably within a children’s services or social care setting.
- Strong safeguarding knowledge, with experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead or similar role.
- Experience managing staff, including training, supervision, and performance management.
- Proven experience in budget management and financial oversight.
- Knowledge of health & safety regulations, including fire safety and site risk assessments.
- Ability to work autonomously, making on-site decisions in a remote location.
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
- Competency in IT systems, including financial tracking, compliance reporting, and scheduling tools.
Desirable Criteria
- Leadership and management qualification (Level 5 or equivalent).
- Experience managing a residential or respite setting.
- First Aid at Work qualification.
- Minibus driver certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Understanding of GDPR compliance in a childcare setting.
Additional Information
This role requires flexibility, including some weekend and evening working as required. - The post-holder must pass an enhanced DBS check prior to employment. - Due to the remote location, the ability to travel independently is required.
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About Us:
Advocate matches members of the public who need free legal help with barristers who are willing to donate their time and expertise in deserving cases for those who are unable to obtain legal aid and cannot afford to pay.
Job Description:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Schemes and Programmes Coordinator to oversee our specialist and on-the-day duty schemes across the country and our Bar in the Community (BIC) programme, which connects volunteers from the Bar with charities in need of their expertise. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the following aspects of Schemes and the BIC programme:
- Overseeing and delivering the day-to-day administration
- Collating data into quarterly and annual performance reports
- Creating annual strategies
- Engaging volunteers and stakeholders
- Working closely with Courts, Judiciary, Chambers, the local Bar and other front-line organisations on the development and management of Schemes
- Facilitating BIC’s Management Committee
- Occasional travel outside of London to attend Scheme specific events and/or meetings
- Administration of our duty schemes online rota
- Creating tailored communications for social media and other channels
Person Specification
Essential:
- Strong project management and coordination skills
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Strong data management and analysis skills
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent interpersonal skills and stakeholder engagement abilities
- Proficiency in social media communications and website administration
Desirable:
- Experience working with volunteer programmes or charities
- Previous experience in a similar project or programme coordination role
- Understanding of the UK Legal System and/or enthusiasm to learn
Our vision is of access to justice for all. We help provide free specialist legal services, including advice and advocacy, from barristers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
CCT has an international award-winning reputation in heritage conservation and regeneration. All churches in our care are listed, mostly Grade I and II*, and some are Scheduled Ancient Monuments.
Without our care, these buildings might have disappeared entirely. Instead, they are enjoyed as social, tourism, educational and cultural resources, kept open, in use, and living once again in the heart of their communities.
The Head of Region provides strategic and operational leadership in the region, ensuring the effective and efficient operation of the regional team and the successful development and delivery of the regional business plan and projects. The role drives the achievement of key performance indicators and targets with a particular focus on church income and community engagement.
Key relationships
Internally, the Head of Region works closely with the Director of Operations and other Heads of Region to support consistent operational delivery, and management and development of regional staff. The role also interacts closely with all other CCT teams including Conservation, Fundraising & Communication, Initiatives & Partnerships, and Finance.
Externally, the Head of Region is CCT’s regional representative, brokering joint working and engagement with statutory and Church of England stakeholders, funders, politicians at all levels, volunteers, communities and donors.
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Friday 9th May 2025
The interviews will take place in Northampton on Tuesday 20th May 2025. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Sundial Centre for Education on Harmful Practices (“Sundial” previously called Oxford Against Cutting) delivers high quality education and training on harmful practices, such as female genital mutilation (FGM), ‘honour’-based abuse (HBA) and harmful body alterations. We offer safeguarding training for teams of professionals such as teachers, police and social workers. We also deliver lessons in schools, as well as workshops for community groups. We ensure people from FGM- and HBA- affected communities and young people are at the forefront of our work and all our workshops are delivered with facilitators from affected communities.
We are looking for a Communications Manager to support our marketing, press and social media work.
Job Description
The charity would like to increase our digital footprint by 50% and in order to do this we need a highly motivated communications lead to boost our profile. You will create and deliver a marketing, press and social media strategy, to increase both the reach of our work and awareness of harmful practices. You will build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including journalists, influencers and ambassadors to raise our visibility in both English and international languages in UK press, manage all our platforms and create digital content. You will work with the team and trustees to achieve desired outputs within agreed timeframes and budgets, to operational standards. Your work will be co-designed and informed by survivors and communities. You will operate under the principles of Do No Harm.
This role will be home-based and in Oxfordshire and will report to the CEO.
Person Specification
You will ideally be from a community affected by a harmful practice such as FGM/C or ‘honour’-based abuse and forced marriage. This does not necessarily mean you personally have been affected, but you have a deep understanding of the issues from living in your community.
Your knowledge of the topic:
You will need a strong understanding of violence against women and girls (VAWG), policy and legislation, ideally having experience working in the VAWG sector.
High level of organisation:
Most of the time you will be working from your home office so you will need be highly self-motivated and organised to meet deadlines for campaigns around international days (e.g. International Women’s Day) for example. You will be required to attend occasional meetings in Oxfordshire or elsewhere in the UK, for example at conferences where Sundial is represented, and some team meetings.
Strategic skills:
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Create and deliver Sundial’s marketing and social media strategy, ensuring a consistent message is shared with supporters
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Help grow social media networks and audiences
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Review analytics and prepare reports on progress
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Stay informed of upcoming trends and developments within the field of social media
Marketing skills:
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Creation of marketing materials
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Email and social media marketing
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Develop, implement and manage a wide range of young people’s participation and engagement campaigns ensuring successful delivery
Administration skills:
Administrative tasks, such as maintaining databases of press contacts, providing data about our communications for inclusion in bids for funding and reporting to donors.
Technical and digital skills:
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Create high quality, sensitive content to share online, such as videos and case studies, in order to raise awareness of harmful practices
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Check and maintain accounts across social media platforms, posting updates where appropriate
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Maintain a proactive approach to communications on social media accounts
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Skilled in using scheduling tools, Canva, Wordpress, film and photo editing
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Manage audio and video uploads and channels
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Contribute to the development of new online resources and projects
Relationships:
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Work with the Sundial team and participate in regular meetings as required
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Research and solicit potential ambassadors, influencers and celebrities
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Develop and manage relationships with ambassadors and influencers
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Manage the content of influencers, ensuring that their messaging is consistent with Sundial’s
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Keep the CEO informed of significant problems that might jeopardise the wellbeing of the organisation
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Promote the organisation’s commitment towards Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and ensure that this is embedded in your work.
Press:
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Prepare press releases
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Build relationships with journalists in both English and international languages UK press houses
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Coordinate interviews with Sundial team members
HOW to APPLY
· Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining your interest in the issues Sundial addresses and your relevant experience. Please also ensure your CV includes details of two referees. We will not contact your referees prior to interview.
· We strongly encourage applications from people from communities affected by harmful practices.
· Applicants called to interview will be invited to complete a written task. Interviews will take place on the 19th and 20th May.
· The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.
Sundial is a rights-based charity dedicated to ending harmful practices and abuse issues suffered by girls and women.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Gordon Moody is the UK’s leading charity dedicated to supporting individuals severely affected by gambling harm. We provide specialist residential treatment centres across the UK, offering holistic, life-changing support for those in recovery and their loved ones.
We are currently seeking a Treatment Centre Support Officer to join our team. This role is crucial in ensuring the day-to-day operations of the centre run smoothly, while also supporting those reaching out for help.
Job Summary:
As the Treatment Centre Support Officer, you’ll be the first point of contact for individuals in crisis, staff, and visitors. You’ll provide front-line administrative and operational support to the Treatment Centre, working closely with our Business Support Team and Service Managers to ensure the centre runs efficiently and compassionately.
Key Responsibilities:
- Handle incoming calls and emails, including urgent enquiries from service users
- Triage applications and assign assessments to Recovery Workers
- Maintain accurate records using the Apricot system
- Develop and manage weekly staff rotas
- Prepare documents, letters, and reports for management
- Organise welcome packs for incoming residents and induction materials for new staff
- Greet and assist visitors, ensuring health, safety, and safeguarding compliance
- Order supplies, track maintenance issues, and maintain the treatment centre’s filing system
Qualifications & Experience:
Essential:
- Experience in a senior administrative or customer service role
- Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Strong organisation and time-management abilities
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Experience handling sensitive information with discretion
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
Desirable:
- Knowledge of the Apricot data system or similar CRM tools
- Experience working in a healthcare, or recovery-focused environment
- Level 3 Business Administration qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Familiarity with rota planning and resource coordination
What We Offer:
- A supportive and inclusive work environment
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day
- Training and development opportunities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
In this role, you will be responsible for managing our phone line, triaging referrals and providing advice and information to residents and the wider consortium team.
BVSC exists to promote voluntary and community action as a means of improving the quality of life for people in Bexley.



Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We’ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.
- £33,318 (FTE)
- 35 hours per week
- Permanent
- Hybrid
- London Office (Hybrid variable)
- Closing date: 27th April
- WC interview date 28th April
Change lives in a life-changing career
When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.
The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.
We challenge the systems and policies that surround children and young people, we highlight gaps and campaign for change. Because we know what a better future could look like. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you.
About the role
We’re looking for an Executive assistant with excellent organisational skills and a proactive approach to join our CEO Office.
In this role, the successful applicant will provide proactive and efficient administrative support to the Directors of Young Lives vs Cancer. Their responsibilities will include managing complex diaries, coordinating travel and meetings, maintaining documentation systems, and supporting governance and leadership functions. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the senior leadership team, allowing them to focus on delivering the charity’s mission and strategic priorities.
While this position does not involve direct line management, it does require close collaboration with the CEO office and a wide range of individuals in the organisation, acting as a key liaison between the Directors and other stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, discreet, and confident in managing sensitive information. Strong communication skills, technological proficiency, and a proactive, problem-solving mindset are essential.
The wider team is collaborative, mission-driven, and committed to creating an inclusive, equitable environment. Their main aim is to deliver impactful support to children and young people facing cancer, and the administrative team plays a crucial role in enabling this by keeping operations running smoothly behind the scenes.
This role is subject to a criminal record check. In the event of a successful application a basic criminal record check will be completed
What will I be doing?
No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy. Here are some of the main things you’ll be doing, but you’ll find more details in the job description.
- Manage complex diaries and schedules for Directors, coordinating meetings and ensuring timely communication of changes
- Organise travel arrangements and support logistics for Directors.
- Maintain and manage team documentation, files, and resources to ensure accessibility and organisation.
- Coordinate internal and external meetings, including booking rooms, managing virtual platforms, and preparing documentation.
- Support the Executive Assistant to the CEO with task delegation, project coordination, and communication across leadership.
- Process expense claims, invoices, and credit card returns for Directors in a timely and accurate manner.
- Organise team away days and events, across different Directorates.
What do I need?
Diverse perspectives and unique skillsets are at the heart of Young Lives vs Cancer. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet the criteria and person specification fully. Your potential is what matters most to us, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment to help you develop.
The key skills we’re looking for in this role are:
- Proven experience as a PA, Team Assistant, or similar administrative role preferred.
- Used to operating with high levels of professional integrity with trusted ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive organisational information
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and busy diaries
- Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and virtual meeting platforms like Microsoft Teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for working with senior staff and stakeholders
- High attention to detail when preparing documents and tracking tasks.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism.
- A team player who is flexible and can adapt to changing needs.
What will I gain?
For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:
- Flexible working: we’re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage
- Wellbeing days: four days a year to do what works for you – from catching up on training to going for a walk
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Great family/caring leave entitlements
- Enhanced pension
- Access to our employee savings scheme
To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.
We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. CVs can be uploaded, but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history sections of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.
Accessibility
We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible.Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.
Accounts and Business Officer
We are seeking a detail-oriented, entrepreneurial, and innovative Accounts and Business Officer to join the team at the charity’s headquarters in Rugby.
Position: Accounts and Business Officer
Salary: £26,000 - £27,500 per annum
Location: Rugby, Midlands
Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday – Friday
Contract: Permanent
About the Role
As an Accounts and Business Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring smooth financial operations within the organisation. Working closely with the Finance Manager and Senior Leadership Team, you will manage invoicing, payroll, and accounts while also supporting the development and closure of side businesses linked to the charity.
Key Responsibilities:
• Financial Management: Raise and process invoices, manage accounts payable/receivable, and ensure accurate financial transactions.
• Payroll Processing: Operate Sage payroll systems to process salaries and maintain compliance.
• Business Development: Support the start-up and closure of side businesses, ensuring financial sustainability.
• Financial Reporting: Maintain financial records, assist with audits, and provide insights for strategic decision-making.
• Collaboration: Work closely with HR, management, and leadership teams to support financial planning and business operations.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency within financial and business functions.
• Any other tasks commensurate with the work of the organisation in agreement with the leadership team
About You
We are looking for an enthusiastic and solution-focused professional with:
• Experience in accounts management, business finance, or a related role.
• Proficiency in Sage payroll software and financial record-keeping systems.
• Strong knowledge of invoicing, accounts payable, and receivable processes.
• An entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to support business development.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication skills to engage with multiple departments.
• A qualification in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (desirable).
About the Organisation
The charity is a UK-wide voluntary organisation based in Warwickshire, dedicated to building inclusive communities founded on justice, advocacy, empowerment, and friendship. They specialise in supporting individuals of all ages who are isolated or at risk of exclusion, pioneering Circles of Support, Independent and Collective Advocacy, Person-Centred Planning, and full participation in mainstream life.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Accounts Manager, Finance Officer, Business Development Officer, Payroll Manager, Financial Administrator, Financial Coordinator.
If you are a detail-driven, entrepreneurial professional with a passion for financial management and business innovation, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of the dedicated team!
The Nuffield Foundation is recruiting an Executive Coordinator to work closely with and support our Chief Executive, Leadership Team, Trustees and other members of our governance committees.
The Nuffield Foundation’s purpose is to advance social well-being and across all our activities we aim to open up opportunities and to improve lives for individuals, families and communities within a just and inclusive society. Our work addresses the inequalities, disadvantage, discrimination and vulnerabilities people face in education, justice and welfare, and considers the social and ethical implications of science and digital technologies.
The Executive Coordinator will provide administrative support to the Foundation’s CEO and its Leadership Team. It also liaises with the Foundation’s Trustees and other Board and Committee members to ensure the effective operations of the organisation.
The successful candidate will be a self-starter with a strong work ethic, and excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate with a broad range of colleagues and use tact and diplomacy when required. They will also have excellent verbal and written communication skills (including the ability to correspond on behalf of the CEO, draft short papers and take minutes of meetings).
It is also essential for someone to have highly developed organisation and administrative skills, with the ability to use systems and processes to effectively prioritise, project manage and ensure the effective operations of the Foundation's leadership and governance teams.
For further information about the role (including the full job description), please click through to the listing on our website.
About us
The Nuffield Foundation is an independent charitable trust with a mission to advance educational opportunity and social well-being.
We fund research that informs social policy, primarily in Education, Welfare and Justice. We also provide opportunities for young people to develop skills and confidence in science and research.
We are the founder and co-funder of Nuffield Council on Bioethics, Nuffield Family Justice Observatory and the Ada Lovelace Institute.
Further information and how to apply
The closing date for applications is 09:30am (BST) on Wednesday 23rd April 2025, with telephone interviews expected to take place 6th/7th May 2025 and in-person interviews then taking place on 20th May 2025.
We are committed to inclusive working practices and during the application process we commit to:
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As a Disability Confident employer, we will offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the essential criteria for the job.
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making any reasonable adjustments – for example providing documents in different formats, arranging for a sign language interpreter for interviews etc
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paying for travel costs (and any childcare or care costs) for interviews where in-person attendance is required
Our benefits package includes:
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Consideration of requests for part time and/or flexible working (eg compressed hours arrangements, job sharing etc)
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28 days holiday per annum and all public holidays (with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days).
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A salary exchange pension scheme that offers employer contributions of up to 11%.
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Life assurance scheme.
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Family leave policies that provide an enhanced level of pay.
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Cycle to work scheme and loans towards season tickets.
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Frequent opportunities for learning and development (including options for coaching and mentoring, and reading weeks)
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Support with your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including an employee assistance provider, a private GP service, personal health reviews with Bupa, a will and funeral planning service and a staff network of trained Mental Health First Aiders.
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Staff peer groups and social networks.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Programme Officer
We are looking for a Programme Officer to join this charitable programme based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus with a mission of working in partnership to improve healthcare globally.
Position: Programme Officer
Location: Hybrid working to include days in the office on Cambridge Biomedical Campus
Salary: £28,000 – 31,000 per annum FTE (depending on skills and experience)
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Sunday 27th April 2025 - however they reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received or a successful candidate is found.
About the role:
This is an exciting and busy role with broad responsibilities across the programme and includes project management and administration.
You will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of an extensive portfolio of activities to strengthen health systems and improve the quality of health care globally, working closely with their members (NHS staff volunteers) and partners.
Some of your key responsibilities will be to:
- Provide management, finance and administrative support for the health partnerships including support for virtual and remote training and mentorship activities.
- Provide comprehensive management and stewardship of CGHP members. Ensure members’ data is stored safely and securely on the CRM database.
- Provide support to grant management, especially expenditure tracking and donor reporting.
- Support Gender Equality and Social Inclusion activities .
- Work with the Director and Fundraising Lead to develop and write funding proposals.
- Work with the Communications Lead to develop communications materials and publications including social media, to maintain and update website, and to support designing and purchase of branded promotional material.
- Work with the whole team to successfully implement events.
About You:
To be successful in the role of Programme Officer you will need to have project management experience and excellent organisational and administration skills, be someone who is particularly good at interacting with others, and who can prioritise workloads effectively and work flexibly to meet shifting demands.
You will also need to have the following skills and experience:
- Educated to degree level or with equivalent experience.
- Evidenced commitment to and interest in global health work.
- Project management experience, preferably in the international development/health sector.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail.
- Experience in office administration
- Independent, resilient, and creative
- Ability to work as part of a small team, and to support others when necessary.
- A ‘can-do’ attitude; solutions-oriented; want to make a difference.
- Enjoyment being busy – this is not a quiet job!
- A sense of humour
The experience of working internationally, in a healthcare charity, or working alongside the NHS would be beneficial for this role.
In return:
This is an amazing charity to work for! Global Health is about improving health and achieving health equity for all people worldwide. They have been strengthening health systems across the world through education, reciprocal learning, and relationship building. The charity uses a health partnership model - working with hospitals, governments and health organisations in Cambridgeshire and East of England region and in global majority (low- and middle- income countries (LMIC) to provide specialist expertise, support shared learning and encourage sustainable change.
You will receive a fantastic benefits package that includes:
- Pension Scheme
- Group Life Assurance @ 4 x Salary
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
- Annual Eye Tests + £65 (towards Computer Use Glasses)
- Leisure Centre on site
- NHS Discount Schemes
- Health Cash Plan – Medicash
- Employee Assistance Programmes
- 25 days of Annual Leave + Bank Holidays PLUS Your Birthday off - increases by one day each year after 2 years’ (up to 29 days)
- Cycle 2 Work Scheme
We strongly encourage candidates of different backgrounds and identities to apply. Each new team member is an opportunity for the organisation to bring in a different perspective and further diversify the charity.
Other roles you may have experience in could include Programme and Engagement Officer, Programme and Communications Officer, Programme / Project Coordinator, Programme / Project Manager, Policy Officer, Policy Manager, Senior Programme Manager.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Background:
Amna means safe in Arabic - representing the core of our work - supporting communities and frontline workers to bring non-clinical mental health support to every person affected by war, conflict and displacement. At Amna, our core values of respect, understanding, curiosity and connection guide everything we do. Our mission is to build community capacity for healing. Our vision is a world where refugees can determine their future unbounded by the impacts of conflict and displacement.
We partner with local organisations and institutions working with displaced communities to set up psychosocial healing services in which individuals and groups can discover and connect to practices that promote their healing and wellbeing. We invest in and train people within these organisations to provide this support, and we help partners build psychosocial interventions in collaboration with refugee communities – all with a values-based, trauma-sensitive and identity-informed approach.
Our partnerships are not limited. We connect partners through our global healing network of peer organisations to exchange learnings and enhance their practices as the network strives to support forcibly displaced communities around the world.
Safeguarding:
The role-holder will have experience working according to ethical and good practice safeguarding principles. They will be expected to adhere to and promote Amna’s Safeguarding Policies as they will be involved and responsible for programmes working with children and vulnerable groups in different settings.
How Will you Make a Difference?
The Executive Assistant (EA) will provide high-level administrative support to Amna’s CEO, Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Board of Trustees. This includes administrative help such as managing calendars, drafting communications and briefings, planning, and organising meetings, inbox support, travel, office administration and personal assistance. It also includes working on and managing special projects including research, data analysis, preparation for public speaking, writing and research.
This dynamic and creative position requires the ability to anticipate needs, think critically, and offer solutions to problems with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills including strong written and verbal skills, the ability to work with little supervision, and manage simultaneous priorities within the leadership team.
The role holder will report to the CEO.
Key areas of responsibilities:
CEO/SLT Support
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Work closely with the CEO to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately. Act as a "barometer", staying attuned to the internal and external environment and keeping the CEO updated on relevant issues.
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Anticipate the needs of the CEO and SLT in advance of meetings, conferences, and public appearances.
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Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the CEO and SLT team, including those of a highly confidential or critical nature.
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Liaise between the CEO and SLT to ensure regular communications and smooth decision-making.
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Provide sophisticated calendar management for Amna’s CEO and the SLT. Prioritize inquiries and requests while troubleshooting conflicts and exercising tact; make judgements and recommendations to ensure smooth day-to-day engagements.
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Prioritize and determine appropriate course of action, referral, or response, exercising judgement to reflect CEO’s and SLT members style and Amna’s values and policies.
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Work with the Senior Leadership Team to coordinate the CEO’s outreach activities. Follow up on contacts made by the CEO to cultivate ongoing relationships.
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Writing and managing documentation and data sets for the CEO and SLT as needed, including briefing papers, correspondence and talking points.
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Leading and managing special projects including research for Amna’s, CEO’s and SLT’s contribution to future books, podcasts and articles.
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Maintain an organized filing system for documents, records, and correspondence related to the CEO, SLT and board.
Admin and travel management
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Maintain an organized filing system for documents, records, and correspondence related to the CEO, SLT and board.
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Ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures in all administrative functions
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Assist in the preparation and execution of organizational events.
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Research and propose the most efficient and cost-effective travel options, including flights, trains, and accommodations.
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Secure necessary travel documents, such as visas, passports, well in advance.
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Prepare detailed travel itineraries, including transportation, accommodation, meeting times, and addresses.
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Book accommodations that suit the requirements of the trip, ensuring comfort and proximity to meeting venues.
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Manage group bookings for team members traveling together to streamline costs and logistics.
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Handle travel expense reports, ensuring compliance with Amna policies and timely reimbursement.
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Occasional travel may be required.
Board support
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Manage due diligence and onboarding processes for new Trustees, ensuring compliance and accurate record-keeping.
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Organize tailored training sessions for Board members.
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Maintain up-to-date records of Board members, including contact information, terms of service, and compliance documents.
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Assist Board members with travel expense claims and ensure accurate processing.
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Compile, organize, and distribute materials for Board meetings, including reports and presentations.
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Edit and format Board papers to ensure consistency and professionalism.
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Coordinate logistics for Board meetings, including scheduling, venue arrangements, and required technology or equipment.
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Attend Board meetings to provide administrative support, take minutes, and document actions and decisions. Distribute minutes promptly and track follow-up actions.
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Develop and implement comprehensive induction plans for new Trustees.
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Facilitate introductions and provide orientation materials to integrate new Board members effectively.
Governance and Compliance
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Support the CEO and committee chairs in adhering to the organization’s governance framework.
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Maintain a centralized, up-to-date register of governance documents for easy access by senior staff and Trustees.
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Ensure the organization complies with GDPR regulations in relation to all Board activities.
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Work with the CEO and Chair to ensure the Board is informed about safeguarding practices and remains accountable.
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Support emerging governance practices and Trustee development in partnership with the CEO and Chair.
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Plan and execute Trustees’ regulatory obligations, including registering them with appropriate bodies.
Qualifications and Experience:
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Minimum of 4-7 years of progressively responsible and diversified administrative experience, experience as an Executive Assistant or similar role.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
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Excellent research skills and experience in writing briefing papers
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Exceptional organizational skills and impeccable attention to detail.
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Ability to work both independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
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Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office and desktop publishing software; ability to design and edit graphic presentations and materials.
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Able to maintain a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
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Demonstrable commitment to Amna values and mission.
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Legal understanding or experience with the Charity Commission is preferred.
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Non-profit board experience is preferred.
Behaviors and Attributes:
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Initiative & ownership: Proactively takes responsibility for tasks and follows through without needing direction.
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Anticipatory approach: Demonstrates the ability to think ahead, foresee potential challenges, and propose thoughtful solutions before issues arise.
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Decision-making skills: Exercises good judgment and makes informed, timely decisions within their scope of responsibility.
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Adaptability & resilience: Staying calm under pressure and adjusting to shifting priorities.
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Emotional intelligence: Strong interpersonal skills to navigate relationships and manage competing priorities diplomatically.
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Active listening: Understanding the needs of the CEO, board, and SLT to anticipate requirements.
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Confidentiality & discretion: Consistently handles sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of professionalism and trustworthiness.
Work Location and Environment
This role is a hybrid job opportunity, and open to applicants in London, UK.
Amna offers a hybrid working environment to its employees allowing for a blend of remote and in-person work.
Please note that the nature of working environment and hybrid schedule may be adjusted as per the organisation’s evolving needs.
Remuneration Package
Remuneration: 38,000 GBP per annum.
At Amna we are committed to attracting and retaining top talent by offering competitive compensation and benefit packages. We believe in rewarding talent and expertise at a level that corresponds with the local market conditions, ensuring that all our team members are fairly compensated for their skills and contributions.
In compliance with international standards, Amna utilizes a global payroll provider to ensure seamless and efficient compensation processes for our diverse team.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Amna is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents.
As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disabilities status.
Applications are strongly encouraged from people with personal or family lived experience as refugees and displacement.
Recruitment timeline:
Written task: week of May 5th.
Interviews: week of May 12th.
Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.