Administration Management Jobs
- Full-time (35 hours per week)
- Fixed-term role for 1 year
- £40,000 per annum plus 6% pension contribution
- 28 days annual leave pro rata (on top of usual bank holidays)
- Arts Emergency operates a 35-hour week, we will consider compressed or annualised hours
- This role can be home or office-based (Offices in London or Manchester as well as access to Spaces offices around the UK).
Arts Emergency, a mentoring organisation and support network aiming to address the inequalities in the creative and cultural sectors, is looking for a passionate, experienced person to join the growing charity as Head of People and Culture to help us ensure that it's at the forefront of best practice and building their people-centred values into everything they do as they expand.
Working as a key member of the Operations team, the Head of People and Culture will provide leadership on building culture and progression routes within Arts Emergency and ensuring clarity for both staff and volunteers. Your role will be to put strategy in place to ensure that our small team can thrive both on an individual level and on a collaborative level, so that we can deliver on our ambitions for young people.
Job Requirements
Knowledge & Experience
- Experience working at a similar level in a small organisation or in a senior position within a larger organisation/team
- Experience of supporting line managers or experience and knowledge of line management practice
- Experience of developing people and culture strategies through to implementation and evaluation
- Up-to-date knowledge and interest in HR law and best practice
Skills & Abilities
- Strong IT skills including online databases e.g. Salesforce / HR systems
- Good administrative and organisational skills
- Good numeracy and budgeting skills
Personal qualities
- Flexible and proactive
- Self-starting
- Highly collaborative
- Values-driven
- Empathetic and sensitive
Relationships
- Able to work with a wide range of staff, volunteers, suppliers, trustees and other stakeholders
- Experience of motivating colleagues to deliver positive results
To apply:
- visit the Arts Emergency website
- download and read the Job Pack thoroughly
- follow the instructions on how to apply stated in this document
- Deadline to apply: 8 July 2024, 10am
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Exciting Job Opportunity: Project Support Officer with the VCS Alliance
Are you passionate about making a difference in the community? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your organisational skills and proactive attitude can shine? If so, the VCS Alliance wants you to join our team as a Project Support Officer!
About Us:
At the VCS Alliance, we are committed to empowering communities and driving positive change through our diverse range of projects and initiatives. We work in partnerhip with our cross-sector colleagues, to develop exciting, innovative and ground breaking responses to community health needs, and support our diverse voluntary and community sector organisations to put these exciting programmes into action.
Basic Requirements of Post:
As part of this role you will be required to work and travel across the Bradford District and Craven. While the VCS Alliance supports hybrid working, there is an expectation that you will be in the office for at least two days per week.
Purpose of the Post:
As a Project Support Officer, you will be at the heart of our mission, providing vital support to our project managers and teams:
- Providing essential support to project leads to ensure effective delivery of our projects.
- Providing general support to all our staff across the VCS Alliance to ensure our work can run smoothly and effectively.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the Project Leads to arrange meetings.
- Take minutes and actions during meetings.
- Update relevant action logs following meetings.
- Working with the relevant staff to ensure invoices are processed promptly.
- Assist in developing marketing materials.
- Post regular updates on the VCS Alliance website and social media.
- Support to plan and run events.
- Handle administrative tasks such as printing, filing, ordering refreshments, record keeping.
- Support Project Leads to collate and input monitoring information.
- Support Project Leads to prepare reports and progress updates.
- Monitor office inventory.
- Respond to enquiries via phone, email and drop-ins.
- Work with colleagues to develop newsletters, mailing and website updates.
- Complete any other relevant administrative tasks.
General Requirements
- Undertake personal training as required.
- Attend regular supervision sessions and staff meetings.
- Support general VCSA administration by handling inquiries via the telephone, email and drop-ins.
- Provide relevant information for VCSA’s newsletter/s, mailings, website and social media
- Comply with all organisational policies and procedures.
- Promote VCSA with all stakeholders during the duties of your work.
- Undertake any other duties prescribed by your line manager.
Why Join Us?
- Impact: Be part of meaningful health programmes that make a tangible difference in communities.
- Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the organisation.
- Team Spirit: Work with a passionate, supportive, and collaborative team dedicated to making positive change.
- Innovation: Engage in a dynamic environment where new ideas are encouraged and celebrated.
Benefits:
28 days annual leave per year (Pro Rata) plus Bank Holidays, and additional day of leave for your birthday. Employee Assistance Programme, hybrid working, workplace pension, opportunities for professional development and free office parking.
Ready to Join Us?
If you're excited about the prospect of contributing to impactful projects and being part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team, we want to hear from you! Apply today to embark on a rewarding journey with the VCS Alliance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have a newly-created role here at Peer Power Youth for a People & Operations Co-ordinator and would love to hear from you. As the name suggests, we're looking for a 'people' person who will really live our values! Someone to be the heart of our office and the first port of call for both the team and external stakeholders. You'll be a whizz with organisation and have experience of providing excellent HR and operational support. You'll also need to be CIPD level qualified in HR to keep the People side of things running smoothly.
It's important for this person to be right in the thick of things, so this is an office-based role and you'll be working from our lovely office in Fivefields. With a friendly team, a social calendar, coffee on tap, dogs, a library, and a range of workspaces, we all really enjoy the space.
Check out the application pack and job description for more information on the role and we're excited to hear from you!
Peer Power Youth is a national charity that leads with empathy and does vital work to support young people who have experienced trauma. We care for young people, sometimes at the most difficult times in their lives, and we give them the time they need, for as long as they need. We build on strength and lead with empathy, and we know what’s needed to build trusted relationships and improve support services, because many of us have had similar experiences.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Benefits:
- 27 days annual leave + statutory holidays + 3 closures days over the Christmas period;
- Flexible working for all staff including working from home / hybrid working, and flexi-time/TOIL scheme;
- Attractive family friendly policies;
- Private healthcare cover;
- Season ticket loans;
- Employee awards, and training and development opportunities.
For more information about our benefits please visit our website.
Location: London - flexible working arrangement can be agreed with the line manager.
An exciting opportunity has arisen at the National Housing Federation (NHF) for a Board Secretary to support the NHF board and committees. The NHF is the voice of housing associations in England. We are the trade body to almost 600 housing associations, who have grown from philanthropic roots to provide 2.6 million homes to around 6 million people. You can find further information about the NHF here: https://www.housing.org.uk/about-us/
Interested in a role proactively supporting and providing secretarial services to the board, as well as working autonomously? Want to work in an exciting and dynamic organisation?
Please scroll down to the bottom of the page to download the full job profile and person specification for this role.
Key elements of the role:
- You’ll support the board and work closely with the chair of the board and chairs of the committee’s.
- You’ll organise board and committee meetings, including away days, and ensure that minutes are typed and distributed in a timely manner.
- You will also play a key role in responding to general queries from board and committee members.
The successful candidate:
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Good written skills and the ability to take accurate minutes.
- Skills required to use own initiative when appropriate.
- A commitment to put members at the heart of everything we do.
- A strong commitment to creating a work environment that is equal, diverse and inclusive.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
The NHF has published its equality, diversity and inclusion strategy, which was co-created with staff – https://www.housing.org.uk/about-us/transparency/who-we-are/. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we value the contribution each individual makes to our work.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and are working to increase the diversity profile of our workforce. We are currently under-represented by ethnic minorities, people with a disability or disabilities and LGBT+, and would particularly welcome applications from people in these groups.
Disability confident committed employer
We are a disability confident committed employer and if you are a disabled person who demonstrates you meet the skills and experience we consider essential for the role, we will offer you an interview.
We are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process if you have a disability or have a condition that you feel may affect your performance during the recruitment process. Please email Stephanie Green, People Manager at [email protected] with your request or to arrange a time to discuss in more detail.
Our role profile and job advert can also be requested in large print or in accessible format via this email address.
Uploading your CV and cover letter
If you decide to apply for this role, when requested, please upload a version of your CV that does not include any personal details, such as name, gender, age etc. You should also ensure that you do not add your name at the end of the cover letter. This will help us to shortlist candidates for interview based solely on their knowledge, skills and experience.
Right to work in the UK / UK VISA Sponsorship
You must have the right to work in the UK and it is important to note that the NHF does not sponsor individuals to work in the UK.
Closing date for applications: 14 July 2024
Interview date: TBC
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Salary: £27-30K
Length of Contract: Permanent, Full time
Start date: August
Location: Remote, with occasional travel to events and face-to-face meetings
Reporting to: In2research Programme Manager
Direct reports: Programme Intern - at variable points in the year
About us:
In2scienceUK’s aim is to promote social mobility and diversity in science, technology, engineering and maths. We do this by leveraging the skills and passion of researchers and STEM professionals to support young people from low socio-economic backgrounds to achieve their potential and progress to careers in STEM.
We are in a pivotal moment of our development. With a new CEO joining in 2021, six new Trustees on our Board and a new five-year strategy launching in 2022, we are set to grow in size and profile. The team is dedicated, passionate and enthusiastic about empowering young people.
Designed in partnership with UCL, In2research is a year-long programme that aims to improve access to postgraduate research degrees and careers for people from low-socioeconomic and underrepresented backgrounds. Through workshops, mentoring, professional development days and an eight-week research placement, participants receive the development opportunities and insight they need to progress onto postgraduate research degrees and careers in STEM, Social Sciences and Arts & Humanities subjects.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for an In2research Programme Officer to help expand our high-quality programme by supporting all stages of the programme including: planning; delivery; recruitment; stakeholder management and evaluation.
With multiple internal and external stakeholders involved in the continual success of In2research, excellent communication and project delivery skills will be key in this role. You will be an organised and motivated self-starter who thrives in the face of change, enjoys creative problem solving, working in a team and can achieve deadlines on a tight timescale.
You will also have an understanding of the barriers facing people from low socio-economic backgrounds in accessing postgraduate research degrees and be passionate about diversity and the importance of representation in academia.
We want to hear from people who can passionately represent the interests of the diverse young people that we serve. We are not asking for particular qualifications. We care about your character, your skills and potential. If you can turn strategic aims into impactful programmes and can see yourself making an impact in our organisation, we want to hear from you.
This role is a career accelerator. At In2scienceUK we are champions of people and we are here to support you to achieve your career goals - however ambitious they may be.
Duties and responsibilities:
The purpose of the Programme Officer role is to support the successful delivery of the In2research Programme.
Your specific duties will include:
Programme Delivery
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Manage participants and volunteers from application stage to successful completion of the programme, including recruitment, matching, onboarding, troubleshooting throughout the programme and evaluation.
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Maintain excellent working relationships with funders and delivery partners and other external stakeholders to further the delivery of our work. This will include working and communicating with academic and professional services staff at universities, consultants, placement supervisors, mentors and workshop leads
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Create and develop engaging communication materials about the programme including programme guides, presentations, posters/flyers, case studies and website text and images.
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Work with delivery partners to design and deliver programme’s online and in-person activities, including recruiting and training speakers for: workshops; careers panels; mentoring sessions; placements and large scale away days and celebration events
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Track project performance, manage risk assessments and ensure projects are delivered on time and to a high standard
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Ensure the highest standard of record keeping, maintaining accurate, complete, and up to date records in accordance with data protection policy
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Support the collection and creation of case studies, working closely with the fundraising team to ensure funder requirements are met.
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Evaluate programme processes/systems to recommend and implement improvements to support the delivery of a high quality programme experience for participants and volunteers.
As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and amended in consultation with the post holder. The postholder will carry out any other duties that are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the line manager.
Person specification:
Essential:
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Excellent organisational skills, able to multitask and manage a varied workload while paying attention to the tiny details
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Experience delivering programmes and/or projects within the education, career development and/or employability sector
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An understanding of the social and economic barriers that prevent some people from progressing into postgraduate research and an ability to recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion in postgraduate research
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Experience working with one or more of the following groups: young people, people from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, volunteers, universities or STEM professionals/employers.
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Experience developing and maintaining strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders at various levels.
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Experience designing and delivering large-scale events, both online and in-person, such as training sessions, away days and workshops
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong presentation skills and an ability to adapt to a range of audiences.
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Flexible and adaptable, with an ability to pick up new tasks quickly, showing resilience when faced with challenges.
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Knowledge, understanding or experience of programme or project evaluation.
Desirable:
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Experience of working with universities and academic institutions, knowledge and understanding of the postgraduate application process
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Experience of student or volunteer recruitment
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Knowledge or an understanding of safeguarding practices.
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Excellent IT skills including experience of Gmail, Google Workspace (or Word, Excel and Powerpoint)
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Experience working with databases.
Benefits:
At In2scienceUK we practise what we preach by giving all staff opportunities to progress in their careers. You will have the opportunity to develop your career with your line manager to get you to the next level from day one.
Although we take our career development seriously we also value work-life balance. You will have the opportunity to work flexibly from home, balancing your caring responsibilities, volunteer commitments, hobbies and anything else that makes you happy.
In2scienceUK is a remote based organisation, that requires occasional travel across the UK for events and staff co-working days.
You will have 28 days of annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays.
Commitment to Safeguarding:
In2scienceUK is committed to our responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults as outlined in Working Together to Safeguard Children. We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and therefore we apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure that the people selected are right for the job, and that all candidates are appropriately screened prior to appointment.
The following pre-employment checks will be undertaken as applicable:
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References
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DBS check and/or Overseas criminal records check where applicable
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Self-Disclosure
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Identity check
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Right to work in the UK
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Evidence of qualifications applicable to the role
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Confirmation of registration with applicable registered body where applicable
Many of our roles involve working with children and we will therefore take up references prior to your appointment. You should provide details of referees including your current and previous employers, covering the last 5 years. Your current or previous employer will be asked about disciplinary offences relating to children, if the role involved working with children, including any in which the penalty is time expired. We will also ask if you have been the subject of any child protection concerns and if so, the outcome of any enquiry or disciplinary procedure.
Application procedure:
Please apply via Charity Job by uploading your CV (2 pages maximum) and a supporting statement (2 pages maximum). Please use your supporting statement to demonstrate and evidence how you meet each one of the competencies outlined in the person specification above.
For more information on the work we do please visit our website. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Rebecca Jelbert, our In2research Programme Manager by email (you can find the email in the job description attached)
The deadline for applications is 11:30pm on 7 July
Interviews will take place the week commencing 15 July.
In2scienceUK exists to unlock the potential of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and boost diversity and inclusion in the STEM sector.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Referrals Lead
Are you passionate about delivering excellent mental health support?
We're looking for an outstanding Referrals Lead to be the first point of contact for prospective Restore members (service users) and health and social care professionals wishing to refer clients / patients into our services. Every year, Restore works with over 500 people across Oxfordshire, supporting them on their mental health recovery journey and helping them plan for the future. The Referrals Lead plays a critical role at Restore, ensuring a professional, empathetic and knowledgeable response to all enquiries, establishing positive working relationships with our service teams and external agencies.
We are committed to creating a supportive working environment where you can thrive and grow. We invest in learning and development opportunities to ensure you can provide the best possible support to service users and continuously develop as a practitioner.
Person Specification - please download the full job spec
Essential
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including face to face and on the telephone
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Ability to listen, empathise and provide accurate information to people in distress
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Knowledge and understanding of mental health issues
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Ability to work effectively with other statutory and voluntary sector agencies and their employees
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Excellent IT Skills, including MS suite, particularly in the use of Excel and databases
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Excellent administrative skills, particularly in organisation, planning and prioritisation
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Experience of data inputting and the ability to keep up to date records
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Ability to manage a diverse workload and multiple priorities
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Ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team
Education
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GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English 9 to 4 (A to C) or equivalent
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Awareness of GDPR
Desirable
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Experience of working in a mental health setting
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Ability to write reports based on analysis of data
Closing date will be on Sunday 7th July 2024 at midnight
Interviews will be held on Friday 12th July 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you experienced in providing high-level support at the Executive level? Do you consider yourself highly dynamic and an extension of the person you support? Have you ever supported a Fundraising Director before? Are you a diary management guru?
We are collaborating with a world-leading organisation dedicated to children's welfare to recruit an experienced Executive Assistant. In this role, you will proactively, effectively, and efficiently manage support services for members of the Executive Team.
The Contract:
- Salary: £38,000 per annum
- Duration: Permanent
- Work Pattern: Working from home and 1 day in office
- Hours: 35 hours per week. Alternative flexible arrangements will be considered.
- Location: London E20
Benefits:
- Annual Leave and Bank Holidays: Full-time employees get 25 days of leave, increasing to 30 with service. You can have the flexibility to use four Bank Holidays to suit their needs.
- Pension: Eligible employees join the scheme after three months.
- Work Agility & Flexible Working: Employees choose how and where they work daily and can request flexible arrangements.
- Wellbeing and Personal Support: Benefits include cashback on healthcare, a confidential helpline, counselling, and other wellbeing services.
- Plus, More Benefits Available.
About the role
As the Executive Assistant, your main focus will be supporting the Director of Fundraising with diary management, prioritisation and email inbox management.
Responsibilities include:
- Diary & Travel Management: Maintain schedule and arrange travel.
- Communication & Document Preparation: Manage correspondence and prepare documents.
- Meeting & Event Coordination: Organise meetings, events, and cross-organisational activities.
- Finance & Records: Monitor budgets and maintain records.
- Executive Team Support: Assist other EAs, manage schedules, and handle internal communications.
About you
- Experienced in providing high-level support at the Executive level, ensuring efficient and timely delivery across a range of responsibilities.
- Organised and successful in efficiently managing complex diaries.
- Skilled in planning and coordinating major meetings and events.
- Effective in supporting, driving, and monitoring complex workloads
- Experience working in a similar charity setting
- A dynamic and highly personable individual
If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to hear back. We are reviewing CVs as and when we are receiving them so, if you are keen to apply, then please do so today!
TPP are always keen to speak with candidates looking to work in the sector so if this role isn't quite right for you, please do check out our website and pop your CV over to us!
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you looking for a change in career to one that has a real and fulfilling impact? Do you have a passion for making a difference? Would you like to be part of an award-winning Charity that helps improve the lives of more than 260,000+ individuals each year?
If so, CXK is looking for a Trainee Careers Adviser to work at both HMP Elmley and Standford Hill as part of its expanding and successful in-custody Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) service covering Kent, Surrey, and Sussex.
As part of a collaborative team, you will provide professional, impartial IAG to prison residents, motivate them, develop their work-related skills, and provide overall support to help them find employment, education, training, apprenticeships, or volunteering opportunities upon their release.
You will receive full training and be supported by CXK’s excellent training team to obtain all the skills you need to flourish in the role and achieve an accredited formal IAG Level 4 qualification.
To be eligible for this role, you must have a willingness to learn on the role and a commitment to obtain your IAG qualification. You must also possess the ability to build effective and professional relationships with individual clients, coupled with a non-judgmental attitude and a desire to support people in fulfilling their potential.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to make a positive impact on people’s lives and at the same time as learning new skills, a formal qualification and opening up great career opportunities for yourself.
Join CXK’s expanding prisons team and become part of a Charity that is committed to making a real difference and inspiring people to thrive. Apply now to be part of this rewarding and meaningful journey.
In return for your skills and experience, you’ll receive the following benefits:
- An annual salary of £25,372 (pro rata)
- 30-33 days holiday, plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service)
- Death in service life assurance policy (3 x annual salary)
- Flexible working
- Generous sick leave benefits
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Comprehensive training and development programmes
- Mental health first aiders
- Cycle to work scheme
- Interest free season ticket loans
- Interest free parking permit loans
- Employee Assistance programme (AXA)
About CXK
CXK is an award-winning charity that empowers young people and adults to build the skills and confidence they need to move into sustainable education, employment or training. We continually strive to provide the best services to meet the needs of 260,000+ beneficiaries that we support each year – empowering individuals and strengthening communities across the South of England.
Passion, innovation, and integrity are at the heart of our culture. Therefore, we’re dedicated to bringing together highly skilled people who are passionate about making a difference. In return, we offer a flexible, professional, and friendly work environment in which are staff are truly valued and invested in.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 29th July 2024. Interviews will take place on 9th August in Ashford, Kent.
**Please note that we reserve the right close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible**
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Join The Society as a Communities and Content Officer to support the engagement of physiological communities, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds. We seek a passionate individual dedicated to challenging and helping us realize our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) as we implement our EDI roadmap. You will support the development of resources for our Training Hub, supporting physiologists in establishing their careers, and building a larger, more engaged, and diverse community of members.
The Physiological Society
The Physiological Society has made significant contributions to our knowledge of biological systems and the treatment of disease. The Society promotes physiology and supports those working in the field by organising world-class scientific meetings, offering grants for research, collaboration and international travel, and by publishing the latest developments in its leading scientific journals.
The position
In this role, you will develop and deliver resources for the Training Hub, manage the Training Hub portal, and administer EDI-aligned grant schemes, monitoring and evaluating their impact. You will also provide secretariat support to the EDI committee, collect relevant metrics to monitor EDI progress, and recognize sector good practices for EDI. Collaborating with the Communications and Membership Manager, you will drive campaigns to support member recruitment and retention, particularly in growing and emerging communities. Additionally, you will manage the Society’s network of reps, deliver the Rob Clarke award, and support the Governance and Risk Manager for the 150th Anniversary celebrations.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a candidate with experience in developing and curating content for relevant audiences, ideally within a membership organisation or the STEM sector. Experience managing an online member platform for training resources, excellent organisational abilities, and a proactive problem-solving approach are essential. The candidate should also have experience maintaining professional relationships, working both independently and collaboratively, and a clear commitment to advancing EDI goals.
What can we offer you?
We offer great benefits including 30 days holiday (including our Christmas office closure days); non-contributory pension scheme; private medical insurance; life assurance; flexible working; and, excellent training and development opportunities.
We are committed to actively promoting equality, diversity and inclusivity. To this end we would welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented groups, including minoritised communities and applicants with a disability, to better reflect the community we support and help broaden our perspectives.
Please do not apply if you do not have the legal right to work in the UK.
To apply, please email a CV and covering letter to the HR Manager via the button below.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable application for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As Community Fundraising Co-ordinator for the Huntington’s Disease Association, you will help deliver our strategic plans and objectives by generating and growing income through community fundraising activities. You will support our existing supporters and community fundraising portfolio as well as proactively expanding our reach with community-based groups, organisations, and volunteers, to ensure maximum financial return for the charity. Through the development of community fundraising products, you will engage with our supporters in new and exciting ways.
This is an essential role in a small, national organisation supporting people affected by Huntington's disease. This is an income-generating role, but it is also about connecting with our supporters and creating long-term relationships for the future.
You will develop and deliver excellent stewardship for supporters and fundraising groups to secure and maximise income; you will advise supporters on fundraising legal requirements, fundraising policies and regulations, ensuring that all community fundraising activities meet the high standards of the Huntington’s Disease Association. In addition, you will also manage your own financial income and expenditure targets and budgets.
You will be able to demonstrate experience of fundraising at a charity as well as experience of budget management. You will represent and promote the work, vision and purpose of the Huntington's Disease Association.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to develop community fundraising at a national charity. You will help the charity to increase supporter numbers, encourage long-term support and provide memorable stewardship for supporters. Learn more about the role in the job pack included.
Our Vision:
Together we will build a better life for anyone affected by Huntington’s disease.
Our Mission:
To enable everyone affected by Huntington's disease to live life to their full potential by:
- Improving care and support
- Educating families and the professionals who work with them
- Championing the needs of the Huntington's community by working together
- Influencing decision-makers to tackle discrimination and secure equity of access to services
Our Values:
We are: Tenacious, Experienced, Compassionate, Inclusive, Inspirational
Our Goals:
We will ensure everyone affected by Huntington's disease gets the care and support they need
We will help make each day with Huntington's disease the best possible day
We will make sure the voices of people affected by Huntington's disease are heard and are at the heart of everything we do
We will not rest until everyone with Huntington's disease has access to treatments
We will be a resilient charity
Benefits:
* 25 days annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)
* A pension scheme with 3% employer contribution
* Medicash scheme
* Tax-free working from home allowance
* Flexible working approach
* Supportive and positive working environment
* Fantastic learning and development opportunities
We improve care and support services for people with Huntington’s disease, educate families and professionals, and champion people’s rights.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Join a team with a bold mission – at Swindon and Gloucestershire Mind, we are dedicated to reshaping the landscape of mental health and emotional wellbeing in our community. The Autism Practitioner will work with people across Swindon with Autism and mild to moderate mental health concerns at pre/post assessment stage. Your role is all about providing a collaborative and tailored approach.
What You'll Do:
Collaboration and Efficiency: Work hand-in-hand with other local agencies/organisations to effectively deliver a wide variety of wellbeing support for people with Autism.
Innovation and Empowerment: Channel your passion into providing evidence-based interventions, elevating the mental health and emotional well-being of the people we serve, while opening doors to life's possibilities.
We provide advice and support to empower anyone in our local communities experiencing a mental health problem.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
ADVOCATE
Location: Dudley (travel across the area, home based for administration)
Salary: £22,500 - £29,500 per year, pro-rata. Potential to earn up to £29,500 pro-rata based on advocacy qualification held.
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time (35 hours per week) and Part Time available
All applications by midnight on Sunday 7 July 2024
Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?
Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?
Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?
Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Advocate to join our team covering Dudley borough. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as hospitals and care homes across the area to meet with clients and professionals and be home based for administration; therefore, a suitable home internet connection is essential.
About us
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.
About you
Desirably you will have some experience of working as an Advocate, providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education and support.
You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.
How will you make a difference?
You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.
You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.
You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support. You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them. You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard.
Professional Development?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day.
Benefits:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro-rata
- 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Separate Life Assurance Cover
- Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
- Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme
- Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance
- Support with continuous professional development
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please us via our website.
How to apply
To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications: midnight on Sunday 7 July
Interviews via Teams: Thursday 11 July
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Want to know more about VoiceAbility and the role?
Please see our website.
We look forward to hearing from you.
NB: If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Practice qualification, and you are successful in your application, it is a requirement that you complete the core element within 12 months of commencing the training. VoiceAbility will fund this training.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an accomplished Individual Giving and Legacy fundraiser to help develop, implement and lead our approach to growing unrestricted, long-term income in these areas.
You will work with the Senior Head of Individual Supporters and Events to design both the long-term strategy and short-term campaign plans for these fundraising streams, before taking ownership for implementing the plans on an ongoing basis so that we can inspire more people to support our work with young people.
You will lead a team of fundraisers to achieve the best possible results with existing and potential supporters – both in income and stewardship so we can start to realise the opportunity for growth in mass fundraising. This will include supporting your team in their work with other functions such as Supporter Care, Data, Finance, and our external Legacy administration agency, so that you can help ensure high quality data collection, analysis and performance reporting as well as compliance with relevant codes of fundraising practice.
We are particularly interested in people with excellent Legacy experience to fill this role so if you have a strong track record in managing Legacy programmes, including designing and implementing stewardship activities as well as proven experience in Individual Giving then we’d love to have you in our team to deliver campaigns which inspire people to become long-term supporters of The Trust.
What happens next?
Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The Prince’s Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need a Head of Individual Giving and Legacies?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Head of Individual Giving & Legaciess!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – PT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
Equal Opportunities
Here at The Prince's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives.
We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by PT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and Pulse (LGBTQIA+ Network).
Safeguarding
The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.
Harris Hill are partnering with a fantastic charity working to support Veterans, in their search for an Employment Consultant (South East).
Location: Home and Field Based, with substantial travel within region
Salary: £31,270
As Employment Consultant, you will work collaboratively with Veterans (clients) and employers to provide information, advice and guidance in order to assist clients to overcome barriers to secure and retain paid, meaningful and sustainable, employment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing a diverse caseload of clients with health conditions and complex needs back into employment, providing a professional employment, job matching and career management service.
- Building relationships with key partners in the region to both promote the service and maintain a network of services that veterans can be referred to.
- Providing information, advice, and guidance to clients on areas including application materials, interview skills and training.
- Analysing potential job roles to understand and guide on reasonable adjustments, on-boarding arrangements or training, advocating with the employer on behalf of the client where appropriate.
- Maintaining Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, case notes and other electronic files and client records to the required, high standard to ensure the client journey is documented in accordance with quality standards and in a manner that is respectful to the client.
The successful candidate will have knowledge and experience of helping people with multiple support needs such as health conditions, housing issues, social isolation, substance misuse and criminal records. Knowledge and understanding of current recruitment practices, with the ability to coach clients in application skills and interview techniques is also crucial, alongside a high level of personal resilience, adaptability and flexibility, with the ability to deal effectively and safely with potentially stressful or pressured situations.
If this sounds like you and you’re able to work and travel within the designated region, and wider on a flexible basis, then please do get in touch for more information ASAP!
Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted with further information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Salary: £47,816
Working hours: 35 per week (option to job share)
Flexible working options include hybrid working (1-2 days a week in the London office + the ability to travel to external events and grantees visits, approximately 1 day per week).
Exciting opportunity to deliver strategies and objectives of three family foundations through grant-making and collaboration.
In this role, your time will be split between three of the Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts, offering the opportunity to develop a wide range of your skills across a diverse area of work.
THE TRUSTS
The Alan and Babbette Sainsbury Charitable Fund supports intercommunity dialogue, refugee and asylum seekers, climate adaptation globally, and disadvantaged young people in Southwark.
The Indigo Trust's focus areas are: access to justice, racial justice, prevention of child sexual abuse, visual impairment and better grant-making.
The Woodward Trust supports organisations that serve disadvantaged children and young people, disadvantaged families, and prisoners, ex-offenders and their families.
ROLE OVERVIEW
With Alan and Babbette and the Indigo Trust, you will support and work with the Lead Trust Executive to manage end-to-end grant-making, research new funding streams on thematic areas of interest to the Trusts, and draft reports on wider context for new funding areas. You will develop and maintain excellent relationships with external stakeholders, deputising for the Lead executive at grantee events and network meetings, and working with grantees to support their successes and their challenges.
With the Woodward Trust, you will be responsible for end-to-end grant-making, writing narrative text on grants awarded for Trustees meetings and annual reports, sifting and preparing grant applications for shortlisting by Trustees, and carrying out thorough due diligence on all applications. You will have day-to-day responsibility for the effective grants administration, including recording information for a robust and efficient audit trail, and preparation of grant award letters.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
As someone who is passionate about social justice, you will be either an experienced Grant-maker or have experience within a professional field relevant to the focus of the trusts.
You will be equally comfortable carrying out research and building relationships with high profile individuals, as well as with grassroots groups. The role requires a breadth of analytical and administrative skills.
You will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, along with the ability to organise your time across a range of grant making activities, navigating a diverse and varied workload, working for trustees with different priorities and focus areas.
APPLICATION AND TIMELINE
Close date: 17th July
1st round interviews: 30th July
2nd round interviews: 2nd August
Our recruitment platform anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We want everyone who works for us to feel welcomed, respected, supported and valued. We believe everyone should be treated with equity, and that diversity of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences helps us achieve better things in our work.
Travel expenses relating to recruitment for this role will be reimbursed.
OUR BENEFITS
Core benefits include a generous pensions scheme (12% employer contribution), life assurance, income protection, private health and dental care, annual health checks and Employee Assistance Programme, along with a range of benefits designed to promote your work/life balance and make your time with us enjoyable and rewarding.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.