Administrative Jobs

About us

The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity established in 2017, managing over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats, historic buildings, and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These include Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, and more.

We also manage other important public spaces such as Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens, making these iconic green spaces some of the most visited attractions in the UK, with 77 million visits annually.

We are now looking for an Assistant Accountant to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 36 hours per week.

The Benefits

• Salary of £32,666 - £36,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus study support
• 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
• Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
• Hybrid/agile working options
• Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
• Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
• Learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Offices in a beautiful location

This is a unique opportunity for a versatile accounting professional with experience with working in a small/medium finance team, to elevate their career with our prestigious organisation.

Here, your growth matters and you will discover dedicated study support and plenty of chances for professional development. What’s more, we will offer you a clear path to enhance your financial expertise, within a setting that will enable you to make a meaningful impact that reaches beyond the numbers.

Enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid role, you will discover an array of perks that will keep you motivated, inspired and thriving every day. So, if you’re ready to showcase your skills, grow professionally and support green spaces across London, read on and apply today!

The Role

As an Assistant Accountant, you will play a key supporting role in the financial health of The Royal Parks.

Specifically, you will assist with financial reporting, control, and compliance activities, focusing on areas such as the annual statutory accounts, VAT reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations, as well as supporting with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management activities.

Working alongside the Financial Accountant, you’ll support the completion of year-end accounts, contribute to audit processes, and help maintain efficient financial transaction procedures.

Additionally, you will:

• Update and manage the Fixed Asset and Grant Registers
• Coding invoices and raising POs for the Finance department (e.g. insurance)
• Suggest and help implement improvements to finance policies and processes

About You

To be considered as an Assistant Accountant, you will need

• Experience working within a small to medium-sized finance team
• Basic understanding of double-entry bookkeeping
• A quick learning approach to new systems and processes
• A finance and/or accounting degree, apprenticeship, AAT qualification, ACA/ACCA part qualification, or relevant experience

Other organisations may call this role Junior Accountant, Accounts Junior, Bookkeeper, or Finance Officer.

The Royal Parks are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

Prospectus is delighted to be working with Cochrane who use research to enhance healthcare knowledge and influence better medical decisions. Whether you are a clinician, patient or carer, researcher, or policymaker, for the last 30 years, their evidence has provided a powerful tool to enhance your healthcare knowledge and decision-making. They are now currently looking to recruit for a new People & Culture Officer.

Please note, this is on a 6-month contract and available on a full-time (37.5 hours) or part-time basis.  This role is fully remote. The salary for this role is £30,000 FTE, which would be pro-rata for the 6 months.

In this position, you will support the Head of People & Culture and People & Culture Partner’s in providing HR support, to deliver a responsive, pro-active HR function. You will provide first line HR support and advice on various human resources related topics, processes and policies. You will support with recruitment processes and respond to staff queries. You will contribute to the development of HR processes and procedures across the organisation and support with generating paperwork, scheduling appointments and managing mailbox queries.
 
To be considered for this role you will have demonstrable experience working in a HR role. You will be CIPD Qualified Level 3 or working towards the qualification. You will have knowledge and understanding of basic employment law and good practise. You have experience/knowledge of the employee lifecycle and knowledge of good recruitment practise.
 
You will be IT literate with experience of using HRIS and Microsoft Office. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with a variety of stakeholders. You will enjoy working as a part of a team and able to work on your own initiative. You will also have the ability to remain discrete and confidential at all times. You will have strong organisational and time management skills.
 
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

Homebased - anywhere in the UK or Ireland

About us

Our purpose is simple: to save lives at sea.

Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for nearly 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone.

We’re looking for a social media professional with strong customer service skills to support our goal to make every supporter feel valued and loved by the RNLI, as well as helping to achieve ambitious fundraising targets, protect the RNLI’s reputation, and deliver lifesaving safety messages to the public as we build up to celebrating our 200th birthday in 2024.

We are a 24/7 emergency service. You will be required to take part in an online community management rota, which includes some evenings and weekends (with time off in lieu during the week).

Some of the benefits

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• ·Outstanding pension scheme (employer contributions of up to 16%)
• Life assurance
• Health and dental cash plan option

Your role

As a Social Media Executive, your focus will be to…

• Deliver first class customer service to supporters, volunteers and members of the public who engage with the RNLI on social media
• Create, curate and schedule engaging content for our social media channels
• Be alert and responsive to the news agenda, keeping abreast of issues affecting the RNLI and identifying PR opportunities and trends on social media that we can engage with
• Provide support during crisis and major issues response

About you

You’ll be experienced and comfortable communicating with the public and customers/supporters via social media, ideally in the charity sector or similar large organisation.

You will be able to demonstrate the skill required to nurture an online community, and provide an excellent customer/supporter experience.

To be considered for the Social Media Executive role you will have:

• A proven record in customer service and community management via social
• Experience using social media in a professional setting
• Experience creating basic content for social media
• Creative ideas that you can translate into engaging content
• The ability to communicate well with other teams and stakeholders

For more information and to apply, please go to our recruitment page.

Closing date: 10 November 2024.

The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).

Full-Time (37 hrs) SCP 15 – 17

£29,093 to £30,060

Crewe Town Council is recruiting a Development Officer for the Crewe Heritage Centre to help deliver ambitious plans!

We are at the beginning of a major capital redevelopment project to transform the site of the original Crewe Works. Our plans will tell Crewe’s story, as one of the most successful railway towns in the world, producing over 8,000 locomotives. It will also widen these stories to explore Crewe as a Model Company Town, its social ideals and the role Crewe people have played in the nation’s development.

Working with Crewe Town Council officers and the Crewe Heritage Trust’s passionate volunteers, this role will be critical in making our plans a reality.  We are looking for someone with relevant experience and successes to help us shape our project and long term development. You will use your knowledge and skills to build compelling and inspiring cases for investment and giving. You will use these stories to grow income through streams such as membership, donations, sponsorship, philanthropy, legacies and events.  You will use your experience to inform strategies and apply for grant funding to help deliver the redevelopment. You will work with external funders and strategic partners to advocate for the site development.

This is a varied opportunity to enhance and build skills in heritage, culture, visitor attractions, project development, income generation and business development as part of a supportive and welcoming team.

For more information, the job description and person specification for the post can be found on our website and if you would like to have an informal chat about the opportunity, please email our Heritage Manager to arrange a call.

To apply please submit your CV and covering statement which clearly addresses how you meet the suitability for the role as defined within the person specification and job description

Closing Date: midday on 19 November 2024

Interview Date: 03 December 2024

BookTrust is the UK’s largest children’s reading charity. We know that children who read are happier, healthier, more empathetic, and more creative. They also do better at school.

Working with every local authority and across every region in the country, and supported by Arts Council funding, we reach over 1.3 million children and families a year via partners in schools, children’s centres, health visitors and libraries. This incredible network helps us to get children reading across the country.

The Project Manager role in the Strategy and Planning Team will help us to continue to improve the delivery of our projects and programmes, and so to achieve our desired outcomes for children and families. You will enable and support the delivery of our strategy business plan. You will help to manage and carry out plans and projects, conduct ongoing monitoring, have the ability to adapt to changes along the way, and will collaborate with colleagues. You will have the rare skill of being able see the big picture - to help teams and projects to best contribute to our strategy and mission – with being comfortable working with data and detail – to ensure project management documentation and deliverables are accurate and logical.

You will report to and work closely with the Strategy and Business Planning Lead, to support delivery of BookTrust’s strategy through business planning, project management, measurement of progress and impact, and governance matters. The Project Manager, Strategy and Planning team, will work with all the teams across BookTrust, and with staff at all levels of seniority.

To apply please complete the application along with a copy of your CV and covering letter showing how you meet the person specification and your motivations for applying for the role. In the covering letter, please tell us how you meet the person specification and your motivations for applying for the role, specifically giving evidence of how you have the rare skill of being able to keep the big picture and end in mind whilst also maintaining attention to data and detail. Your covering letter should not be longer than two sides.

PLEASE NOTE: Applying as soon as possible is advised, as the vacancy may close early, due to the high volume of applicants.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity

We aim to provide an inclusive recruitment process and actively welcome applications from diverse talent pools: minority ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities and long-term conditions and candidates from underrepresented communities.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and want to ensure we have an accessible application process for all candidates. If you need any reasonable adjustments or would like us to do anything differently during the application process, please contact our HR team (contact details can be found on our website) to discuss your requirements further.

BookTrust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The recruitment and selection process reflect our commitment to safeguarding therefore, the suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment, and pre-employment checks.

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 are looking for a new Advocate to join our team in the Aberdeen area. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.

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 the role

This is an exciting opportunity for Advocates to join and shape this service covering Aberdeen. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as clients’ homes, hospitals, care homes and within community settings across the area to meet with clients and professionals. You will be home based for administration; therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential. 

About you

Desirably you will have some experience of working in advocacy, or providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing 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. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain, or to already hold, the Level 2 Award in Independent Advocacy with disciplines suitable for the role they work in.

Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 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 contact HR for further options.

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 8th November 2024, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.

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.

Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences, and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.

NB:

If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Qualification, and you are successful in your application, it is a requirement that you complete this within 12 months of commencing the training.  VoiceAbility will fund this training.

Location Oxfordshire
Salary: £30,000
Hours: 35
Department: Service Delivery
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Background

At the core of RABI’s mission is the commitment to address the individual needs of farming people. We offer one-to-one, expert support, advice and guidance, tailored to the individual circumstances of the farming person. An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Service Delivery Team for a CRM Co-ordinator who will be responsible for the support and development of our case management platform.

Key Purpose:

Contribute to the design and implementation of new technology and tools leading to a significant positive impact on the delivery of services.

Key Responsibilities:

- Coordination of BAU system enhancements within The Service Delivery Team.
- Support the Senior Service Delivery Co-ordinator with the coordination of the platform and data roadmaps.
- Become one of the subject matter experts for the platform supporting implementation projects such as integrations with external partners.
- Champion accurate and efficient collection of data across The Service Delivery Team.
- Coordinate data analysis and insight briefs.
- Assist the wider CRM team with tasks and projects.
- In the absence of other co-ordinators support the wider administrative duties of the Service Delivery Team.

Person Specification:

Essential

- Experience in Project Management.
- Highly organised and efficient, with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- A proactive problem solver.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, capable of naturing strong working relationship.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams).
- Flexible, resilient and solution focussed working with sensitivity, integrity and without prejudice.

Desirable

Experience of using MS Dynamics.

This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder according to future development at RABI. Full training and support will be provided for the right candidate.

Early applications are encouraged for this position as shortlisting and interviews will take place on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a suitable application prior to the deadline.

RABI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aims to ensure that all employment practices secure equality of opportunity and that no prospective or current employee receives less than favourable treatment at RABI as a result of their sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, disability, marital, or for any other reason which cannot be shown to be justi?able. Our recruitment process strives to ensure that individuals are selected only based on their relevant skills, experience, quali?cations and abilities.

REF-217 694

A key part of the role involves managing the Salesforce database, ensuring processes are efficient across all areas of KCF's work. Although KCF has support contracts with Salesforce consultants, you will need to be able to carry out some Salesforce system work and be an Administrator for the system.

Ideal candidates will have experience in IT systems management, particularly with Salesforce, strong communication skills, and an understanding of IT security and compliance.

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensuring KCF is making the most of its IT systems and keeping up with current trends
• Overseeing and supporting the creation and documentation of processes for all areas of KCF work
• Ensuring IT processes are efficient and cost effective
• Responsibility of the management of the Salesforce database; including managing the ongoing relationships with Salesforce Consultants
• Project managing any IT development projects

• Overseeing relationship with external IT support provider
• Facilitating IT training for staff team as required
• Ensuring KCF is Cyber Essentials compliant
• Responsibility for ensuring a good data culture and including appropriate data collection, retention, and reporting methods
• Preparation of reports and analysis of KCF data as required
• Advising CE on the needs of the operational budget and IT strategy
• Reporting to the Technology Committee on KCF’s IT strategy when required

Essential Skills and Experience

• Confident problem solver and logical thinker
• Team player and collaborative leader
• Salesforce Admin qualification and Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud experience
• Experience of extracting and analysing data from Salesforce
• Strong technical IT skills; including Microsoft 356 apps
• Experience of managing processes in a similar size or larger organisation
• Working knowledge of cyber security and data protection best practices, including UK GDPR legislation
• Project management skills

Desirable skills and experience

• · Experience of delivering training
• · Experience of change management
• · Form Assembly software
• · PDF Butler software
• · Dataloader for Salesforce
• · Grant Management
• · Experience of working in the voluntary sector
• · Interest in AI developments

Applications should be in the form of an up-to-date CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the person specification for this role. The closing date for applications is 10th November.  Interviews will provisionally be held on Friday 15th November at our office in Smeeth, Ashford.

KCF is committed to the building of a culture where all employees are valued and respected and we take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development. Our goal is to find the right person for the role and we welcome applications from individuals looking to work flexibly.  If you wish to discuss any accessibility concerns or if you need any more information or assistance, please contact Jan O’Donnell.at KCF.

Marketing Officer
c. £30,000 – 35,000 per annum + yearly bonus
Full Time, London based 3 days per week in office

The Talent Set is delighted to be working in partnership with an excellent membership association as they recruit an experienced and proactive Marketing Officer. The Marketing Officer will be a vital member of the Marketing Team. This role involves managing campaigns, communications, and the platforms used to deliver them, with a focus on promoting professional development products and services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, and deliver multi-channel marketing campaigns to promote professional development products and services, including training courses, events, qualifications, apprenticeships, and webinars, to both members and non-members.
• Create and disseminate engaging marketing content across various platforms, ensuring alignment with campaign goals and organisational objectives.
• Manage and optimise promotional channels such as the website (SEO and user journey), email marketing, organic and paid social media (LinkedIn, Facebook), paid search (Google Ads), partnerships, and print/online advertising.
• Collaborate closely with operational teams to ensure marketing efforts are integrated with their goals, driving awareness and participation in the offerings.
• Track and report on performance KPIs, providing insights and identifying opportunities to improve campaign effectiveness and overall marketing performance.
• Provide ad hoc support to the Engagement department, assist with the organisation and promotion of their events, and offer administrative assistance as required.

Person Specification:

• Passionate and eager to expand marketing expertise, with a proactive approach to learning and developing a diverse set of marketing skills, including digital and traditional methods.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities, with a strong grasp of tailoring messaging to different audiences and utilising design and imagery effectively to enhance marketing content.
• Detail-oriented and consistent, ensuring all marketing materials and communications are of high quality, accurately presented, and aligned with brand standards.
• Proficient in digital tools and platforms, including email marketing systems, website content management systems (CMS), customer relationship management (CRM) databases, and experience with Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, or similar.
• Confident in face-to-face interactions with stakeholders, demonstrating professionalism and composure at conferences, exhibitions, and other events while representing the organisation effectively.

The deadline for applications is Monday 11th November 2024.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

 About Us

The King’s community is dedicated to the service of society. King’s Strategic Vision 2029 sets out our vision for the future, shaped around five priority areas: educate to inspire and improve; research to inform and innovate; serve to shape and transform; a civic university at the heart of London; and an international community that services the world. Our ambitious Education Strategy sets out the actions that we must take to transform how we teach, how and where our students learn and how we support them during their time with us.

Within the Social Mobility & Widening Participation Department we believe all young people should be able to have high expectations for their future. This means equal access to education and career opportunities. We run programmes that aim to empower young people from under-represented backgrounds to access and succeed at university.

We are part of the Students & Education Directorate, a collection of wide-ranging professional services in place to support King’s students and their education. As a directorate we manage the student lifecycle from application to graduation and beyond, to ensure a coherent and seamless student experience and effective administrative processes, working closely with King’s faculties to do so.

About The Role

The Social Mobility and Widening Participation Senior Officer is a vital member of the department. The post-holder will lead on the development, delivery and evaluation of sustained outreach initiatives. They will also be involved in a range of other challenging projects run across the Social Mobility and Widening Participation Department.

This role will co-lead on the delivery of K+, supporting participants on our arts, humanities and social science pathways. K+ is King’s flagship widening participation programme for sixth form and college students. The post-holder will be responsible for developing and delivering a comprehensive range of events for Year 12 participants as part of non-residential Spring and Summer Schools. This will involve working collaboratively with schools and teachers within Greater London and King’s target regions, King’s faculties and with corporate and charity partners.

The post holder will work closely with the wider Post-16 Programmes team, student ambassadors and key partner staff. This role is responsible to the Social Mobility and Widening Participation Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity for candidates looking for a career with social impact, and who wish to utilise their skills and expertise in working with young people. This is an opportunity to grow your skills in project management and stakeholder engagement.

We encourage applications from candidates who have experience from both within and outside of the Higher Education sector where they can demonstrate the skills needed to succeed in this role

This is a full-time post (35 Hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract.

This is currently a hybrid working role with both work from home and on campus, with a minimum of 2 days a week based in the office at the Strand or Waterloo campuses.

This is a delivery-focused role which requires a substantial amount of time on campus delivering activities for young people. Regular evening and weekend work is required for this role, as well as delivering Easter and Summer schools during school breaks.

Contact details: Frances Ballaster Harriss.

Closing date: 03 November 2024.

To apply, please click “Apply Now”.

We are seeking a Trust & Property Manager to join our team, based in Nottingham.

The Congregational Federation is an Association of Independent local churches whose mission is to equip, enable, engage and empower the churches in their mission to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ. It came into being in 1972 following the apportionment of the assets of the former Congregational Union in England and Wales. The object of the Federation is the advancement of the Christian faith.

This is a significant opportunity to join this Christian charitable organisation whilst working in a varied and interesting environment.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Christian who will have the responsibility for ensuring that the trust and property needs of the Congregational Federation (CF) and Congregational Federation Ltd are met to a high standard and in line with the ethos of Congregationalism.

If successful, you will offer advice to member churches and manage all properties held.  You will work as part of a team of staff and volunteers of the Congregational Federation to advance its work and aims.

We expect the candidate to have a proven track record in successful property management and experience of working with legal and charity trusts, significant experience in managing budgets and evidence of strong self-motivation supported by highly effective communication, negotiation and data management skills.

There is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a Christian.

Benefits include:

• Five weeks’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Christmas closure
• Employer pension contribution of 10%

For further information and details on how to apply, please visit our website via the ‘Apply’ button and download the full Job Description.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 4th November 2024.

Interviews: Wednesday 20th November 2024.

Please note, applications made after the closing date will not be considered.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we positively encourage applications from people of different backgrounds. All our jobs are filled in line with our equal opportunities and diversity policy, which is available upon request.

Fundraising Officer

We are seeking a passionate and driven Fundraising Officer to join a charity that provides supported accommodation that enable people experiencing homelessness to Reclaim, Rebuild and Reshape their lives.

Position: Fundraising Officer
Salary: £27,000 per annum

Location: Chatham ME4 4PB / Hybrid
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Flexible, negotiable
Closing Date: 20th November 2024

About the Role

As Fundraising Officer you will support the development and sustainability of the charity and their community project. Your primary focus will be to secure funding through grants, tenders, and partnerships, whilst building relationships with donors and stakeholders.

You will be responsible for identifying potential funders, crafting compelling funding applications, and maintaining donor relationships. Additionally, you’ll play a key role in shaping the fundraising strategy, organising engagement events, and monitoring the impact of fundraising efforts. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause and make a tangible impact on the charity’s growth and success.

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience in dealing with a wide variety of individuals: Ideally, you have experience of fundraising and working in a charity setting.
• Excellent Communication Skills: You have strong written and verbal communication skills, and can effectively convey the charity’s mission and vision to a variety of audiences.
• Strong Organisational Abilities: You’re highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Empathy and Passion: You understand the challenges faced by service users, and you’re motivated to make a positive impact in their lives.
• A Self-starter Attitude: You’re proactive and can work independently, as well as part of a team, to achieve goals.

If you’re looking for a role that allows you to utilise your skills while contributing to a worthwhile cause, we’d love to hear from you!

You may also have experience in areas such as Trust Fundraiser, Fundraising Officer, Trust Fundraising, Fundraising Administrator, Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Officer, Fundraiser, Fundraising, Fundraising Officer, Trusts and Grants Fundraising Officer, etc.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

The Finance Officer will be involved in all aspects of the charity’s financial operations, this is a very broad role. From handling small donations like a child’s pocket money right up to processing large grants.  You will be the first point of call for financial queries and questions arising from our team. You will process purchase and sales invoices, volunteer, and staff expenses.  You will support grant and other fundraising applications, process donations from a variety of different platforms, deal with gift aid and banking. You will need to be an analytical problem solver able to work on your own and as part of our team.

Are you ready to shape the future of exams that produce the UK's next generation of healthcare professionals?

TPP is working with a leading professional membership and awarding body for the healthcare sector in the UK to appoint a Senior Exams Manager.

As the Senior Exams Manager, you'll lead a dedicated team and oversee the strategic growth of both UK and international exams, driving quality and operational excellence. Reporting to the Head of Exams, you'll bring a strategic edge and commercial mindset to ensure the organisation meets an ambitious three-year growth plan while enhancing their reputation as a provider of world-class qualifications.

Benefits - Senior Exams Manager:

• Salary: c. £58,194, depending on experience
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
• Location: London
• Working arrangements: Hybrid (two days per week in the office, with structured team days)
• Other:
  • A collaborative, supportive team environment focused on professional development
  • Generous annual leave and pension scheme, plus additional benefits

About the organisation - Senior Exams Manager:

Our client is a leading name in the education and professional development of healthcare professionals, with their exams function being a critical area for strategic growth and continuous improvement. Joining a dedicated team of 20 within a 129-strong organisation, you will play an integral part in supporting healthcare advancement and maintaining the organisation's gold standard of qualification.

About the role - Senior Exams Manager:

As the Senior Exams Manager, you will:

• Oversee exam operations, managing stakeholder engagement, candidate throughput, and budgetary responsibilities.
• Direct a team of three core reports (Operations Manager, Venue and Invigilation Officer, and Exams Administrative Assistant) alongside a sub-team, ensuring cohesive, motivated delivery.
• Lead on high-risk operational challenges, process improvements, and strategic product ownership of exam delivery platforms.
• Manage the financial and strategic planning for exam operations, optimising resources, and enhancing processes to support growth.

Key responsibilities - Senior Exams Manager:

• Strategic leadership: Develop a roadmap for exams, implementing long-term strategies that support growth in both UK and international markets.
• Stakeholder management: Cultivate relationships with key contributors, including examiners and external partners, influencing their approach to support the organisation's objectives.
• Team leadership: Lead a high-performing operational team, ensuring all members are aligned with goals and adaptable to change.
• Operational improvement: Identify efficiencies through technology and process enhancement, maintaining compliance with policies, risk management, and quality standards.
• Budget and commercial management: Manage a significant annual budget, ensuring efficient resource allocation and value-for-money operations.

Skills / Experience required - Senior Exams Manager:

• Proven experience in service delivery and financial management within exams, education, or events.
• Strong people management skills, with a background in leading teams to deliver high-profile activities to tight deadlines.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to drive operational efficiencies and improvements.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and manage complex relationships.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to innovate, with an eye for long-term planning and growth.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and providing excellent customer service to candidates and stakeholders.

Interview process:

• Interviews will be held in person on 27th and 28th November 2024 (TBC).
• The interview will include a presentation and psychometric testing to assess managerial judgement and critical thinking.

To apply:

• CV
• Covering letter addressing the person specification for the role

Deadline for applications:

• Wednesday 20^th November 2024

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.