Administrator Jobs in Dorking

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised Charity Administrator to join our small, dynamic team and support our mission of making a positive impact through our charitable programmes. In this versatile role, you will work closely with the Executive Director to manage key administrative tasks, assist with organising major fundraising events such as our annual golf day and gala ball, and develop and maintain strong donor relations to secure funding. You will also assist with researching and submitting funding proposals, managing project budgets, overseeing social media updates, and supporting project implementation in collaboration with in-country teams and partners. Training and guidance in all aspects of the role will be given.

If you are a proactive problem-solver with excellent communication skills, have a passion for International Development, and are willing to take on a variety of responsibilities, we encourage you to apply. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a flexible environment and is committed to the success of charitable projects.

Essential Criteria:

• Computer literate, with exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A flexible, "can-do" attitude, ready to engage in all aspects of running the charity.
• A passion for diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities.
• Full driving license and access to a vehicle (our current office is not accessible by public transport, although we are planning to relocate to a more accessible office soon).  Occasional WFH will be permitted, subject to agreement with the Executive Director.
• Must be a UK resident.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of project management and/or fundraising.
• Previous administrative work experience.

Remuneration:  Starting salary dependant on experience (£23-25k).

Closing Date: 8th November 2024

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply soon. Please note, we may close applications early if a suitable candidate is found. African Revival is an equal opportunities employer.

Finance and HR Administrator
Contract: Permanent, full-time (subject to successful completion of a probationary period of three months)
Salary range: £26,000-£30,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications
Based: South Kensington, London, Hybrid.

About the Role

We are seeking a full time Finance and HR AdministratorHuma to support timely processing of financial transactions, accurate accounting, consistency of financial records, supporting the year-end close as well as supporting the HR advisor with administrative tasks.

As the Finance and HR Administrator, you will become an integral part of our dedicated team, ensuring the smooth functioning of the HR and financial operations.

Duties and responsibilities

• Accounts receivable: review and issue of sales invoices, processing and uploading, and debt recovery, and follow-up invoicing queries.
• Processing direct debits and credit card expenses.
• Cash and bank reconciliation and updates of bank and deposit balances.
• Recording receipts: subscriptions, legacies, grants, gift aid & investment income.
• Reconciliation of receipts in the financial system and the CRM system.
• Ensuring accurate VAT coding and assist in the preparation of VAT returns.
• Support balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Support for ad hoc general accounting tasks as required.
• Manage the onboarding and offboarding process for employees including handling onboarding communications, HR system setup, stakeholder notifications, and IT ticket requests.
• Maintain and update the HR system, ensuring all employee records are accurate and up to date.
• Prepare internal correspondence and communications as needed.
• Oversee the HR and Finance inboxes, managing enquiries.
• Coordinate internal staff training sessions, ensuring smooth scheduling and communication.
• Maintain personnel files and general HR record-keeping.

About us

Founded in 1830, we are the UK's learned society and professional body for geography. Discover our history and find out how our work and people contribute to the advancement of geography worldwide.

As a charity, learned society and professional body we serve an exceptionally wide range of public and professional audiences, including our 16,000 members. We reach millions of people each year through our work to advance geography and support geographers.

The Society offers professional accreditation to members through Chartered Geographer status. 

Benefits

There are a range of benefits at the Society which include the following:

• 35-hour working week with core working hours between 10.00am and 4.00pm.
• Flexible working arrangements are available with a mix of office based and home working.
• 25 days annual leave per annum, pro rata, plus public bank holidays.
• Society closure between Christmas and New Year, in addition to the basic annual leave allowance.
• Pension scheme - 3% employee, 7.5% employer.
• Group Life Assurance at four-times basic annual salary.
• Corporate eye care vouchers.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free 24-hour Employee Assistance helpline with available counselling support.

Closing date: 11.59pm on Sunday 3 November 2024.
Interviews are planned to take place on Monday 11 November 2024.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

The Society is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce.

No agencies please.

SMART is a vibrant and busy Charity supporting people affected by mental illness. Our main hub is in Chelsea, where we run a number of work and training projects for members to learn new skills; build confidence and; develop a strong network of support. We also work in partnership with members to develop and deliver a programme of social, healthy and holisitic recovery activities in a friendly and enabling environment.  We are looking for a highly organised and experienced administrator who can help us manage all elements of our operations, and provide a welcoming first point of contact to suppliers, referrers and the people we serve. The administrator will be responsible for a small team of members who help with administration work.

Minds Up is a growing mental health and wellbeing training programme for young people, delivered in schools across five south east London boroughs by South East London (SEL) Mind. The programme aims to increase young people’s awareness of mental health, help them recognise the signs if they are experiencing poor mental health and help them take action to protect their own mental health and boost their wellbeing.

We are looking for an administrator to help support the effective operation of the Minds Up Service. The role holder will need first rate communication skills, with a genuine passion for supporting young people’s mental health. Applicants will be able to demonstrate skills in efficiently managing a central inbox and calendar, as well as experience as the first point of contact for public enquiries.

The administrator will require knowledge and experience of maintaining up-to-date, accurate records across multiple platforms, and supporting data and report compilation. An ability to work independently but collaboratively, to be proactive and show initiative is essential for this role.

This role is 15 hours per week, which will be worked over at least 3 days. The hybrid working arrangement would involve at least one day working in the office. The working pattern will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate.

Closing date: Thursday 10th October

Likely interview date: Wednesday 23rd October

About HMFC

Are you interested in joining a team that is seeking to support everyone's life journeys?

Heathrow Multi Faith Chaplaincy (HMFC) is an Independent Charity working with passengers and staff of all faiths and none, at Heathrow Airport. The Team Administrator is a key role to enable the smooth running of the charity and the support of the front-line Chaplains. 

If this is something you might be interested in then click on the link below.

What we are looking for

We are looking for an experienced administrator who can work respectfully with everybody, who is both a team player and able to work independently, you must have high standards of integrity and be able to keep confidences. You will be able to prioritize tasks to meet multiple deadlines and have strong organizational skills. Some of your duties would include:

 I. Personal Assistance & Administration supporting the Head and Deputy Head of HMFC.

II. Governance Support

III. Verification and data administration

IV. Coordinating specific projects

What we provide

We provide 25 days annual leave + Statutory Bank Holidays, and pension where the current maximum contribution made by HMFC is 7% of salary and the minimum contribution made by an employee is 5% of salary/ eligible earnings

Please refer to the attachment below for the full job pack and person specification.

We are looking for a new team member to provide full administrative and programme support to the Employment & Careers team. The role will involve supporting the team in the day to day running of the service including the preparation of contract documentation (such as registration forms, as well as specified supporting evidence: ID proofs, Proofs of Address etc.) for submission to funding partners, uploading data spreadsheets and CMS systems, and supporting the team with promotion, outreach and engagement of our services. This includes conducting follow-ups and answering queries (by phone, email and in person) from both current and prospective participants on the programmes being delivered by High Trees. They will also be responsible for the preparation of finance related performance evidence for monthly/quarterly submission.

The successful applicant will have experience of providing efficient administrative support, be very organised and able to work to deadlines while maintaining a high level of attention to detail. Must also be flexible and excited about being at the heart of a small but fast paced team which is committed to providing an excellent service to High Trees’ users.

Benefits of working at High Trees

• 35 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays and 3 Christmas days) rising by 1 day each year after 2 years’ service (capped at an additional 8 days)
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave after 2 years’ service
• Save money off a new bike with the Cycle to Work scheme
• Up to 7% contribution to the staff pension scheme
• 24/7 Employee Support Line
• Clear pay structure with yearly increments (based on performance)
• Annual Staff away day
• Premium eye-care vouchers through Specsavers and season ticket loans

About Us
Young Life International is a fast-growing Christian charitable organisation. Our aim is to share the message of Jesus with young people all over the UK. We do this through building relationships with them and earning the right to be heard.

Our Operations team strives to help our staff and volunteers to thrive by anticipating, developing and delivering excellent operational services and our Finance team focusses specifically on excellent stewardship of our finances.

About the Role
As the Finance Administrator you will build good relationships with the wider staff team and be a friendly and knowledgeable source of advice for all queries relating to donations, credit cards, expenses and budget processes. You will support the Finance Manager with day to day tasks, such as bank reconciliation, recording transactions in QuickBooks, responding to staff queries and budget template preparation. As a key member of the team, you will be the primary user of many existing processes, and will be able to identify when and how systems need developing or updating to be more efficient. 

About You
You are passionate about helping staff to record and manage their fundraising and expenditure. You appreciate order and logical systems and processes and are skilled at using those systems and explaining them to others. You thrive on knowing you are using both your organisational skills and your relational skills to support others.

More Details and How to Apply
Download the Application Pack for the following information:

• Welcome from the Operations Director
• How this role fits into the wider YLI and Operations Team
• Full Job Description and Person Specification
• Details of how to apply online (application form)
• Deadline and interview dates
• YLI Faith and Conduct Policies - check we're in alignment with one anothers beliefs

Applications should be received by: 8am, Wednesday 23rd October

We will respond to all applications we receive, by the 1st of November.
Interviews will be held on Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th November.

We are also actively seeking a new part-time HR Administrator. If you'd like
to apply for both roles, please state this in your application form in the "job role you
are applying for" section.

Wimbledon Guild is a community charity offering practical help and support, so people in Merton never have to face life’s challenges alone. 

Whether money’s tight, someone is feeling low or overwhelmed, or they’re looking for new friends and activities locally, we’re always here.

Our BACP accredited Talking Therapies department has been running for over 40 years and we are historically known for providing long term psychodynamic therapy. Due to the success of the department, we have recently secured long term funding to meet the emerging needs of the local community. We have developed new and more accessible services which now include emotional support groups, psycho-education workshops and short-term counselling.

The purpose of the job is to provide a professional reception service to all clients at our talking therapies services reception, and to carry out general administrative functions that support the Talking Therapies Office Manager and contribute to the smooth running of the charity. The receptionist/administrator is the first point of contact at the Counselling Services reception for many people and therefore needs to be warm and welcoming, a good communicator and able to respond professionally to a very varied range of callers, including people with communication difficulties or those in distress.

We would be really interested to meet with applicants who have experience of how services work either in a charity or similar service. Wimbledon Guild is a friendly and welcoming place, and we really value team and cross departmental working.

The closing date for applications is Friday 25th October at 9am. The interviews will take place on the Friday 8th December.

SCIE Vision

We are committed to building a society which enables people who draw on social care to live fulfilling lives.

At the SCIE, we are driven by our values:

· Progressive – always learning and developing.

· Inclusive – working together for equality, diversity, and fairness.

· Credible – evidence-based, robust, and reliable.

· Transparent – open and honest.

The role:

A great opportunity for you to join our small friendly team and make a real difference to people’s lives by:

· Acting as the first point of contact for finance related queries, providing generalist, specialist financial support

· Administer procurement processes, ensuring adherence to the Procurement and Value for Money Policy

· Working closely with colleagues and key stakeholders to deliver on all aspects of SCIE’s financial requirements, in line with charitable financial regulations

· Administering a arrange of transactional financial processes, including purchase and sales invoices, expense claims and credit card reconciliations

· Assist the Director of Finance and Corporate Resources to manage SCIE’s Information Technology processes

What we are looking for:

· Achievement of a foundation level financial qualification (for example AAT), or actively studying towards full qualification

· An individual with a passion for numbers, with excellent attention to detail

· Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain financial processes to non-financial staff

· The ability to develop sound understanding of financial policies and procedures

· A problem solver

· Proficient IT skills, including knowledge of Excel’s functions and formulas

What we offer in return.

We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary and homeworking allowance. We provide an employer pension contribution above the statutory minimum, an award-winning employee assistance programme, and an attractive holiday package which rises with length of service.

If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application.

Role Requirements

• The Data & Impact Administrator will assist the Lead Analyst & Impact Manager and professionals across the organisation regarding:
• Supporting outcomes reporting, research and analysis relating to delivery of our services,
• Monitoring the impact of The Children’s Trust’s work to support our statutory and contractual reporting requirements, and in promoting our work to increase awareness and referrals
• Providing specialist administrative analytical support as directed by the Lead Analyst & Impact Manager.

Interview Date: 24th & 25th October 2024

Terms and Conditions

PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process. 

Strictly no agencies, please.

About Us

The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.

Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.

Staff Benefits

The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including, Zest; our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.

We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.

Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Rehabilitation of Offenders

Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.  Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected.  The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.

Online Searches

In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.

Are you highly organised with great attention to detail?  Are you looking for a flexible role, working from home where you can make a real difference?

At Connection Support, our team of staff members and volunteers work alongside people to overcome life’s challenges, with the goals of solving homelessness and achieving independence. We do this through our values of empowerment, collaboration, compassion and taking a personalised approach in all aspects of our work.

We are recruiting for a Finance Administrator to join our Direct Payment Support Services in Milton Keynes to provide payroll administration support to over 150 disabled people who employ their own care staff.

About the role.

Working within a small friendly finance team, you will be providing administrative support to process our client’s timesheets though PAYE systems.

·You will be recording PAYE information and be responsible for helping keep processing schedules up to date and support our Holding Account service to submit payments onto our banking systems.

·You will support the team with maintaining a high level of record keeping, ensuring client’s notes are recorded onto our database systems.

·You will support with general administrative tasks which include but not limited to creating letters and updating and creating electronic case files.

·You will also be supporting the services with making phone calls to our clients to chase information or clarify information they have sent to us where applicable.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an amazing team that enables disabled people to be in control of their own care services with flexible working hours which can fit around other commitments.

This is a permanent role, working 37.5 hours per week, across Monday – Friday. We welcome discussions around part time, job share or flexible working.

Starting salary £24,397 - £26,649 per annum, pro rata, dependent on experience.

This post will predominantly be working from home, with occasional trips to the office for meetings and/or training.

Closing date is Wednesday 30th October. Interviews will be held on the 4th & 5th November. We reserve the right to close this advert early.

About you.

You understand that attention to detail and being organised is key to effective finance administration.  Your able to prioritise work and have excellent communication skills which allow you to build positive relationships whilst treating people with respect, dignity and empathy.

Your experience includes at least two years of finance administrative experience and a good understanding of using online payroll and accounting systems although training is provided.  **We use Xero accounting and Brightpay payroll software.

You are highly organised, calm under pressure, a strong team player who can also work on your own initiative, and most importantly are passionate about making a difference.

What we offer in return

Connection Support is committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive and ensuring everyone is treated is valued, treated with respect and has a positive experience.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and underrepresented candidates, including but not limited to Black, Asian, ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, LGBTQI+, men, women, and people with lived experience.

We have been named as one of the top 10 charities to work for in the UK by Best Companies and offer fantastic benefits including 30 days annual leave (pro rata for part time), plus bank holidays, sick pay, and an enhanced benefits package which includes cover on health benefits, eco travel incentives, childcare discounts, retail discounts and much more. 

Should you need additional support with your application or require adjustments to any part of our recruitment process please don’t hesitate to ask. We are more than happy to help, drop us an email or call direct to discuss your requirements.

Connection Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is seeking a PA to the Archdeacon of Northolt and Willesden Area Administrator to play a key role within the Willesden team, based from Causton Street. 

Job Summary 

The purpose of the PA role is to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Archdeacon of Northolt in the Willesden area, ensuring efficient handling of communications, management of her diary, and maintenance of records. This includes coordinating travel arrangements, organising meetings, compiling communications materials, and managing various financial tasks. Additionally, the PA plays a vital role in upholding confidentiality, being a source of support in the making of difficult decisions and assisting with safeguarding. The PA carries a vital role in linking Clergy, Church Wardens, and others to the support available to them in the Diocesan office and helping them feel supported and heard when they contact the Archdeacons office for help.

The Willesden Area Administrator is a member of the Area staff responsible for the efficient and effective running of the office. (s)he has strong links to the Bishops office, other members of the Archdeaconry Team, the Area Director of Ministry and his PA, other Area Staff, people in the parishes especially Church Wardens and church administrators, as well as key external stakeholders such as local authorities, businesses, architects and partner organisations. 

Job responsibilities 

Administrative 

• Proactive management of mail, enquiries, telephone calls, e-mail, using initiative when referring upwards and flagging issues with the Archdeacon 

• Diary management – forward planning of events and specific projects and day-to-day management of the Archdeaconry diaries. 

• Preparing agendas, support papers and taking minutes for meetings. 

• Draft letters and documents as requested. 

• Uphold the security and confidentiality of the documentation in accordance with GDPR. 

• Arranging visits in connection with ongoing works 

• Liaising with both architects and parishes for Quinquennial Inspections 

• Liaison with and between Area staff members and others, setting up meetings. 

• Organising arrangements for Archdeacon's Visitations including assisting with writing Visitation reports. 

• Organising and facilitating the annual Archdeacons visitation services and admission of Churchwardens, liaising with Area Deans and host churches to ensure they are well attended and organised, including the distribution of and receipt of Church Wardens Citations and Declarations 

• Liaising with the Director of Ministry’s PA and Bishops office to assist in the organisation of the induction process for new clergy. 

• Facilitating the Willesden Area Parish Administrators network including organising training and networking events for them. 

• Assisting the Archdeacon in implementing new initiatives and projects. 

• Discussing with the Archdeacon the response and approach to difficult situations in parishes, agreeing ways forward and helping to facilitate them, involving the Bishops office where appropriate. 

• Being the first port of call for enquiries to the Archdeacons office. 

• Supporting the Bishops PA in the efficient administration of vacancies and appointments including overseeing the area vacancies list and coordinating shortlisting and interview dates.

• Coordinating of the annual parish returns both Mission Statistics and financial. 

• Ensuring the highest possible quality of outward facing communication to parishes, clergy and external partners. 

• Overseeing updates of the People System, CMS, and Parish returns for the area. 

Financial 

• Tracking the Archdeaconry budget, including ordering stationary supplies 

• Managing the Archdeacon’s Discretionary Fund and Area Deans budget with oversight by the Archdeacon. 

• Approving invoices under £500 via Xledger with oversight by the Archdeacon. 

Safeguarding 

• Undertaking appropriate safeguarding training and knowing when to refer calls to the Archdeacon, on to the Safeguarding Team. 

Other 

• Undertaking any other duties commensurate with the role. 

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on the main responsibilities. 

Person Specification 

Essential 

• Experience working as a PA. 

• Administratively efficient. 

• IT proficiency (MS Office). 

• Time management and the ability to work at pace 

• High standard of literacy and numeracy 

• Empathetic to the mission and values of the Church of England 

• Right to work in the UK 

Desirable 

• Educated to A-Level or equivalent standard. 

• Experience managing budgets and tracking costs. 

• Administration related qualification. 

• Some understanding of Church of England structures and experience of working with the Ecclesiastical legislative framework 

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification. 

About the London Diocesan Fund 

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocesan of London comprises of c400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway. 

The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund, we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people. 

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion 

The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. 

We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation. 

Safeguarding 

The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 

Benefits of working with us 

The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits: 

• Competitive remuneration package 

• 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays 

• 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available 

• Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary 

• Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months’ of employment 

• Season ticket loans of public transport 

• Access to Benenden Health Insurance 

• EAP counselling through Health Assured

• Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles

• Two additional paid days for community volunteering

Interviews will be held on 6th November 2024.

Distributing funds on behalf of the government, the bulk of this role will be to provide administrative support to the Windrush Day Grants Scheme.

The Windrush Day Grants Scheme, funded by MHCLG, supports groups delivering projects to educate people about the Windrush story, foster a greater sense of pride and to celebrate and recognise the contribution that the Windrush Generation and the wider British Caribbean community have made to Britain as well as building community cohesion between people of different age groups and ethnic backgrounds.

The role involves working as part of a small team, assessing bids against an agreed criteria, assisting with bidders queries, undertaking due diligence and other checks, supporting the panel with additional research, liaising with successful and unsuccessful applicants and ensuring the appropriate processses are followed to allow for the payment of grants.

About Near Neighbours

Near Neighbours brings people together in communities that are religiously and ethnically diverse, so that they can get to know each other better, build relationships of trust and collaborate together on initiatives that improve the local community they live in.

Near Neighbours is a subsidiary of the Church Urban Fund (CUF), a multi-faceted organisation which works to catalyse social action and bring about positive change in lives and communities, that includes subsidiary charities the Just Finance Foundation, dedicated to improving financial education so that every child and family has equal opportunity to thrive, and Near Neighbours.

Whilst these are 3 separate charities, we share an office, senior team and back-office functions.  This role will work on our grant programmes for Near Neighbours. CUF as the parent charity will be the legal employer.

What we are looking for

We seek a candidate with a minimum of 1 year’s experience in grants, administration, or project support, coupled with experience in using databases and content management systems such as Salesforce. The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate a systematic and process-oriented approach, as well as a capacity for acquiring new skills.

For further details about the role and person specification please see full job description and person specification.

Potential Applicants: If you’re interested in applying and are excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience, we’d still love to hear from you. We don’t expect everyone to meet all of the criteria listed on the person specification. 

CUF is an inclusive organisation and we welcome all applications. We want our workforce to be truly representative of the communities we serve. Diversity is an asset to our organisation and helps us create an inclusive, welcoming environment for all.

To apply: please send/email an up-to-date CV and covering letter outlining your relevant skills and experience, relating to the listed responsibilities and person specification.

Applications close: 9am Wednesday 16th October  

Join our team as our Team Administrator and help improve lives. We are a dedicated charity committed to improving lives through making grants to individuals on a low income and making grants to organisation supporting those experiencing poverty. 

The National Benevolent Charity has been supporting people and families on low incomes throughout the UK for over 200 years through the provision of grants and is part of a national network of benevolence charities which operate throughout the UK. Last year we awarded 729 grants individuals in the UK and 42 new grants to organisations in Swindon & Wiltshire, Bristol, and Gloucestershire.

We are looking for someone friendly, professional, and experienced to help our small dynamic team with administration and communications, to increase the number of grants we can make.

You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable in managing contact with the public by telephone and email. You will also need experience in office 365 and using a database. You will also need to be happy working from home, within a small team and have an open, pleasant flexible manner, compassion, and a desire to improve lives

So, if you want to join a small ambitious team, collaborating closely with trustees, believe you have the necessary skills and experience and want to Improve Lives we would be pleased to hear from you.