Assistant Community Manager Jobs in Westminster, Greater London
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People’s Economy aims to build the agency and power of people facing injustice and working for social change so that they have the expertise, capabilities and resources to develop their own analysis of how the economic system is a root cause of the injustice they face, develop strategies to change it and then take action with others. Our vision is for a world with economies that meet the needs and priorities of people currently experiencing economic injustice.
The Movement Collaboration Lead or Senior Movement Collaboration Lead (depending on experience) will work closely with the Programme Director and the Programme Team to lead the development and delivery of an exciting emerging programme of work building collaboration for economic system change between grassroots groups and new economy organisations.
We are looking for people who are: passionate about addressing economic injustice, are excited about the role of collaboration in creating systems change and capable of creating partnerships and strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
The first twelve months of this programme will take an action inquiry approach to facilitate a mixed group of new economy organisations and grassroots groups through a collaborative process that will develop shared knowledge and practice about how we can effectively and equitably collaborate on economic systems change work through practical experiments, facilitated dialogue and collaborative research.
The role will involve responsibilities for project managing and delivering this work including programme development and delivery, developing partnerships, changemaker recruitment and support, conducting desk research and interviews, managing and running events, supporting project related fundraising, conducting project learning and evaluation and writing a learning report about the project.
Following this first year we plan to scale work on supporting collaboration between grassroots groups and new economy organisations, subject to funding we hope this could become a permanent role.
All programme roles in the People’s Economy team support work across the programme team and we see a postholder likely working on the Action Inquiry for 0.4 FTE and supporting other work strands depending on their relevant skills, experiences and interests for 0.2 FTE.
Online Open House
Come and meet us! We are hosting an online open house on Monday October 28th at 12pm for anyone who is interested in hearing more about the roles we’re currently hiring for or what People’s Economy is all about.
You can use this space to ask any questions you might have about the role, find out more about the organisation and meet some of our staff team. Curious? This will be hosted as a webinar and questions can be submitted via the Q&A function so you will be able to remain anonymous unless you choose to unmute or turn on your video to ask a question.
Sign up here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_w2oUR_ckS6ycbSMqExXrkw#/registration
Job Description
Project Development
- Working closely with the Programme Director and the Programme Team, lead the translation of existing strategic thinking, planning and relationship building into a project plan.
- Working closely with the Programme Director and the Programme Team, contribute to business planning and fundraising for future development of the action inquiry beyond the first year.
- Working closely with Programme Director lead outreach and relationship building with new economy organisations, funders and other relevant stakeholders.
- Working closely with the Head of Community, lead outreach and relationship building with changemakers and grassroots groups for the action inquiry.
- Working closely with the Programme Director, develop a plan for learning and evaluation of the project.
Project Delivery
- Working closely with the Programme Team, coordinate the delivery of the action inquiry.
- Lead on organising the logistics and resources required to effectively deliver the action inquiry
- Working closely with the Programme Team, recruit and onboard changemakers to the project
- With support from the Head of Training, contribute to the delivery of learning and skills sessions as part of the inquiry
- Manage and execute the delivery of events as part of the action inquiry
- Maintain relationships with changemakers while they are involved in the project and act as a key point of contact
- Working closely with the Programme Team, coordinate the monitoring, evaluation and learning of the project
- With input from the Programme Team and relevant project partners write a learning report at the end of the first year of the action inquiry.
- Plan and deliver a research element of the project aimed at gathering learnings from other sectors on equitable and effective collaboration.
- Working with the Programme team develop a communications plan to raise the profile of the project and share learnings throughout the year.
Supporting other work strands
- Manage (or contribute to) other projects that contribute to achieving People’s Economy’s goals, as agreed with the Programme Director
- Work collaboratively with the Programme Team to ensure a joined-up approach across People’s Economy’s work
- These areas will be discussed and identified depending on the appointed candidates' relevant skills, experience and expertise - examples include providing programme management support of our migrant justice programme or supporting the development of our regional work in London.
Financial management and income generation
- With support from the Programme Director, develop and manage budgets for the action inquiry
- With support from the Programme Director, contribute to income generation by leading the development of agreed identified opportunities, including by holding key relationships with existing and potential funders
For full role description and person specification see attached application pack
Working with communities across the UK experiencing economic injustice to reimagine, rebalance, and transform the economy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The PA to the Director of Education is responsible for acting as the first line of contact for the Director of Education, his diary management, the maintenance of administrative systems, and for general secretarial and administrative duties. Key to the smooth running of our education services, the role also involves liaison with the administrative team in the services and the charity. The role will require dealing with highly confidential matters with tact and diplomacy.
To act as first line contact for the Director of Education, ensuring telephone callers, visitors and staff receive a professional response and are dealt with by the appropriate person
To communicate and liaise with staff, parents, governors, trustees, members of the local community and other external parties as appropriate, developing positive and courteous relationships with all
To manage the Director of Education’s diary with confidence and organise his day-to-day commitments To manage all incoming and outgoing correspondence to and from the Director of Education, including drafting letters and emails
To assist the Director of Education by dealing with all administrative functions, anticipating and scheduling meetings, including booking rooms, providing refreshments, preparation of materials and minute taking, in order to ensure their timeliness and smooth-running
To support and contribute to the charity’s responsibility for safeguarding learners, showing absolute confidentiality and discretion at all times To cover routine events or emergencies with equilibrium and confidence.
The ability to keep calm in any situation and to deal with anyone who may be upset or emotional will be an asset Assisting in co-ordinating arrangements for service or charity-wide events, including sending out invitations and collation of replies To work closely with other members of the office and administration team, supporting their work, attending meetings and covering for absent colleagues as required
To undertake training and development relevant to the post and in line with the charity’s priorities Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required by the Director of Education
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: remote – home
Hours of Work: 18.75 hours (including weekends, evenings and bank holidays)
Contract: permanent, full time
Salary: £12,230 per annum (£24,467 FTE)
Closing date: Wednesday 30th October at 11.59pm
Annual Leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays pro rata)
Benefits:
- enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay
- family-friendly policies
- 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva) or opportunity to continue NHS pension
- free health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
- 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
- free, confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
- access to wellbeing app (healthy living tips and Bright TV )
- flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
- learning and development committed (bespoke training, LinkedIn Learning etc)
- employee health and wellbeing committed (Menopause Friendly accreditation, Disability Confident employer etc)
Background:
Every three minutes someone in the UK develops dementia: a progressive and complex condition that can be devastating for the whole family. One in two of us will be affected by dementia in our lifetime – either by caring for someone with the condition, developing it ourselves, or both.
Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity that is there for the whole family. Our specialist nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, expert advice, support and understanding to help families care for their loved one. Every day, Admiral Nurses help families up and down the country to have the best life possible, for as long as possible.
Purpose of the job/About the role
We are excited to announce an opportunity for a passionate Fundraising Community Coordinator to join our virtual events team. You will play a crucial part in managing the Facebook Groups for our events, ensuring an exceptional experience for our dedicated supporters.
As the Fundraising Community Coordinator you will be responsible for posting on our Facebook Groups, supporting the Virtual Events Assistant to create engaging content that will inspire and uplift our supporters, driving positive interactions within the community. You will actively engage with supporter posts, promptly responding to inquiries, and extend warm welcomes to new members. You will also assist with the development of the supporter experience, including helping to improve fundraising resources, creating FAQ’s and gathering compelling case studies to further drive support. Additionally, you will provide administrative support to the whole team, acknowledging donations, and offering an exceptional experience to our event supporters via phone, email and Facebook, becoming a Facebook fundraising expert.
To succeed in this role will have a proven track record of building positive relationships, networking, and delivering exceptional customer service. You will have experience of following processes and have strong organisational and planning skills. Experience in managing Facebook groups and utilising databases will be highly beneficial. Above all, we are seeking a candidate with an adaptable and proactive “can-do” attitude.
If this sounds like you, join us now and be part of a team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those affected by dementia.
Our Culture
In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to achieve their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.
Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equality, diversity and inclusion.
Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone, we aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.
This role will be subject to a Basic DBS check.
By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.
*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Permanent
37 hours per week over 7 days, to include Sunday.
£23,436.25 per annum with annual progression up to £23,696.84
We offer many enhanced benefits including:
- 28 days holiday a year, plus Bank Holidays
- Stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%
- Free confidential counselling service: available to all staff and volunteers
- Opportunity for all managers to join our Bespoke Management Development Programme - Compass
Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.
Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire.
The Children’s Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We’re there for children, every step of the way.
We are looking for an Assistant Shop Manager to work alongside the Shop Manager in our St Albans Shop. Are you self motivated with strong interpersonal skills and thrive on challenges and opportunities that come with assisting in the running of a shop? Can you assist the Shop Manager in driving sales and profits and able to work closely with staff and Volunteers to ensure we deliver the best level of customer service.
We are looking for someone who loves working with people and has the ability to lead in the absence of the Shop Manager, inspire and empower people around them. We are looking for someone who is friendly and positive in their approach and can instill an energy to those around them. Have you got a creative ability that you can bring to the role?
You will make a real difference to young people in England by helping to raise vital funds needed to support our frontline work.
It is important that you have good communication skills both inside and outside the shop, reaching out to the local community to help build support for the shop.
If you have what it takes to work hard but have some fun along the way, and support your Shop Manager to be the best, then this is the place for you!
Every day we’re changing the lives of children in this country for the better – and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
We look forward to receiving your application.
The Children’s Society is committed to Safer Recruitment and as such a range of pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with recommendations made by the Bichard Enquiry, and current best practice. To include a basic DBS check, these will be required before employment can commence.
This vacancy closes at midnight on Tuesday 5th November 2024. If, after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy on Tuesday 22nd October.
Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
Passionate about Dog Welfare? Are you a skilled communicator? Do you want to help us reach and make the difference to thousands of dog owners?
We are looking for a passionate assistant to provide administrative support to our regionally based teams within Dogs Trusts' Prevention and Community Engagement (PCE) Department.
About this job:
As a Prevention & Community Engagement Assistant you will:
- Manage the procurement of uniforms, equipment, printed materials and other materials for PCE staff and volunteers, liaising with suppliers to ensure quality items within budget.
- Create and distribute weekly and monthly reports using data from our CRM system
- Assist the Central Prevention & Community Engagement Manager in development of relevant systems, assisting with comms and training for colleagues where necessary. Support the department in delivering the highest standards of advice and training across a range of audiences.
- Monitor and respond to queries from the public that come through the website, email or customer support centre, signposting to other team members in PCE where required.
About you:
Organised and proactive, you will have great communication skills enabling you to liaise regularly with colleagues within the department to ensure the successful delivery of our activities. You will be self-motivated and able to effectively prioritise a varied and substantial workload. With strong IT skills you will be passionate about Dogs Trust objectives.
About Dogs Trust:
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
About the team:
Within the Dogs Trust Operations directorate sits the Prevention and Community Engagement (PCE) Department. PCE is made up of UK wide, regionally focussed teams with a mixture of expertise, including training and behaviour, teaching, education, customer experience and running Human Behaviour Change initiatives. The Department is core to the mission of Dogs Trust, with an aim of identifying and preventing the issues faced by dogs and owners which commonly result in relinquishment or early euthanasia.
What you need to know:
This role is based at our Head Office in London, with approximately two days per week spent in the office and the remainder spent working from home. Please note that this may change depending on the needs of the business.This is a 12 month fixed term contract.
The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is seeking an Administration Assistant for the Bishop of Edmonton to play a crucial role within the Parish Area Support (Edmonton) team, based at Causton Street.
Job Summary
The Administration Assistant provides comprehensive support to the Bishop of the Edmonton Episcopal area. This includes handling communications, managing schedules, maintaining records, and assisting with safeguarding. Strong organizational skills and confidentiality are essential.
Job Responsibilities
Administrative
- Handle mail, inquiries, telephone calls, and emails to ensure smooth communication.
- Manage the Bishop’s diary and inbox daily, resolving scheduling conflicts.
- Draft letters, memos, and documents as requested.
- Maintain central databases (People System, CMS, Crockfords).
- Liaise with the Director of Ministry for ordination ceremonies.
- Coordinate domestic and international travel for the Bishop.
- Organize meetings, set agendas, take minutes, and distribute them.
- Compile the diocesan newsletter and communications.
- Ensure confidentiality in handling sensitive documents.
- Assist with the renewal and issuance of permissions for clergy and laity.
- Maintain awareness of significant events (confirmations, ordinations, etc.).
Reception and Hospitality
- Provide a professional welcome to visitors.
- Coordinate events, such as seminars, conferences, interviews, and social gatherings. Liaise with external parties to ensure successful execution.
Safeguarding
- Ensure safer recruitment processes, working with the HR team on checks.
- Monitor visa status for clergy without British citizenship.
- Track DBS checks and safeguarding training for clergy and licensed ministers.
- Manage clergy ‘blue files’ in line with GDPR and statutory requirements.
- Handle sensitive safeguarding concerns, identifying appropriate actions.
- Respond to pastoral situations such as clergy in crisis or safeguarding concerns.
Other Duties
- Perform other duties commensurate with the role, contributing to the diocesan team’s success.
Person Specification
Essential
- Proven experience in an administration role.
- Strong organizational skills and administrative efficiency.
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to safeguarding policies.
- Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
- Ability to manage workloads under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Empathy with the Church of England’s mission and values.
- Right to work in the UK.
Desirable
- Educated to A-Level or equivalent.
- Administration-related qualification or relevant experience.
- Some understanding of the Church of England structures.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Diocese of London is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from individuals of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people, who are under-represented in our clergy and workforce.
Safeguarding
The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration package.
- 27 annual leave days, rising to 30 after 5 years, plus bank holidays.
- 15% employer pension contribution with salary sacrifice.
- Death-in-service benefit (x3 basic salary).
- Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay after 12 months.
- Season ticket loans for public transport.
- Access to Benenden Health Insurance and EAP counselling.
- Up to £100 for eye tests and contribution toward spectacles.
- Two additional paid days for community volunteering.
Interviews will be held on 31st October 2024 (via Zoom).
You will be responsible for ensuring accurate processing and recording in accounts and administrative matters, processing invoices and performing bank reconciliations. You will also work with colleagues in The King’s Foundation ensuring compliance with policies and procedures of The King’s Foundation.
This role offers the opportunity to grow and develop within The King’s Foundation. As you become more familiar with our financial processes and systems, there will be opportunities to take on greater responsibility, including involvement in more complex financial tasks and projects. You will have the chance to work closely with senior members of the finance team, gaining valuable experience and insights into the wider financial operations of the organization.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Would you like the opportunity to use your well developed organisational and co-ordination skills to help millions of separate children get Back to Family? Hope and Homes for Children is looking for a Team Coordinator / Personal Assistant to join our Marketing, Communications and Fundraising team in support of our mission to ensure that every child enjoys being part of a loving family.
About the role:
As our Marketing, Communications, Fundraising Coordinator, you will work closely with our Director of Global Marketing Communications and Fundraising and provide a wide range of executive level administrative support including diary management, preparing internal and external communications and co-ordinating the management of critical cross team processes and supporting our wider MCF team on specific projects.
You’ll join a brave, can-do organisation and do work that matters day in, day out. You’ll be encouraged to think and act big, and you’ll be mandated and supported to make things happen. You’ll work with dedicated, passionate champions who are ready to take bold steps to inspire change by advocating and engaging individuals, communities and organisations across the globe in the foundational importance of family love for children.
About you:
With a good eye for detail, confidence in a range of IT packages, excellent communication and project coordination skills and a proactive approach, you will be as comfortable self-directing your work, based on agreed priorities, as you are working to a brief as part of cross-team project group. The successful candidate will bring a flexible and energetic approach to our vital work to support children and families.
About Hope and Homes for Children:
Orphanages don’t protect children, they harm them. Put simply: the last thing an orphanage can provide is the first thing a child needs - someone to love them.
Science shows what we all know that the bond between a child and their family is vital for their development. Decades of evidence proves that orphanages harm children, subjecting them to high levels of sexual and physical abuse, as well as extreme neglect.
Children always belong in families. They need protection, encouragement, play, laughter and love. They need somewhere to call home and someone to love them. You can help us make this a reality for children.
Location: Flexible (the post holder can be home or office based, but must live within reasonable travelling distance of our London Office to allow for attendance there at least twice a month)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 22.5 hours per week, with flexibility, as we have generous flexible and home working practices.
Salary: £28,000 to £32,000 per annum including any London Weighting.
Closing Date: The final cut off for applications is 8 November 2024, however we may close the vacancy early if we receive strong applications, so please don’t delay and get in touch if you have the right skills, experience, and passion for our cause.
To apply, please upload your CV and a brief covering letter (500 words max) indicating why you are interested in joining us and (reflecting on the role profile) why you believe your skills and experience make you suitable for the role.
Other information: This post requires the post holder to have the right to work in the UK and may be subject to a DBS check.
HHC actively encourages equality and diversity, and we look to recruit across age, gender, ethnicity and background as we believe diversity brings us closer to our mission of eliminating orphanages.
You may also have experience in the following: Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, Senior Secretary, Corporate Secretary, Senior PA, Senior Administrator, PA, Team Coordinator, Project Coordinator, Project manager, Project Administrator, Marketing coordinator, Fundraising Coordinator etc.
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We have an exciting new opportunity at CEME for an Engagement & Community Assistant role.
- Do you have previous office or administration experience?
- Are you located within a reasonable commute of Rainham, Essex?
If this is something you are looking for and tick off all criteria then please apply along with a supporting statement (no longer than 2x A4 pages)
stating why we should hire you and skills and experience you will bring with you to the role.
Please check out the recruitment pack for further information
To apply please provide a supporting statement no longer than 2xA4pages saying how you meet the selection criteria and your motivation for applying.
Provide the names and contact details of two referees (who will only be contacted if you are offered the job) along with your current salary and notice period
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Community Action Redbridge is a local infrastructure organisation working to create a fairer Redbridge where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. Our mission is to support strong and resilient communities where people lead happy, healthy and fulfilling lives.
The Youth Leadership Programme Manager will work on a nationally funded project developed in collaboration with local young people, NHS North East London, and the University of Hertfordshire. They will play a key role in supporting young people who live in the area, and the adults who work with them, to learn and work together to explore how participation can improve the health and wellbeing of local young people.
The role will manage our Young Advisors Team, supporting them to develop the skills, confidence and agency to play an active and equitable role within the project. The project will be guided by the values of co-production (being human, inclusive, transparent, and challenging) to ensure that all forms of experience are valued equally, and power imbalances addressed openly.
The post requires a high degree of flexibility around working days and hours as well as the ability to travel within North East London to support the meaningful involvement of young people in the project.
What it’s like to work at Community Action Redbridge?
We are committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace culture that embraces and celebrates difference. Building a team that reflects the diversity of our communities and brings together a range of experiences, backgrounds and perspectives is essential to the work we do.
We want Community Action Redbridge to be a safe space for everyone to bring their whole selves to work, where all our employees have the opportunity to thrive and feel recognised and valued for the work they do.
We offer some great benefits including 28 days’ annual leave plus public holidays, a free and confidential employee helpline, face-to-face and telephone counselling, an employee discount scheme, a travel loan and cycle to work scheme.
How to apply
Please download the application pack from our website and return your completed application by 11.59pm on Sunday 20th October 2024.
Interviews are expected to take place the week commencing 28th October 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Teaching Assistant to join our Education Team. Your role will be to provide high quality support for children with severe learning difficulties (SLD), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex therapeutic, medical and health needs, placing their quality of life at the centre of what we do. Under direction from the teacher, and with support from the class team, you will be responsible for the development and education of all pupils in your allocated class
You will be a natural and enthusiastic leader able to provide challenge and support to a high performing team.
Role Requirements
- To support an integrated and holistic approach to education, health and care.
- To work under the direct supervision of an allocated teacher
- To support access to learning and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils in learning opportunities.
- To assist the teacher in providing relevant support for pupils with severe learning difficulties (SLD), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex therapeutic, medical and health needs.
- To provide a high standard of direct care, including personal care
- This contract is for 48 weeks that the school is open
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.
As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion.
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, adoption pay, time off for fertility treatment, enhanced paternity leave, paid carers leave, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms, 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) 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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Event Manager
Salary: £45,000
Contract: Full time (35 hours a week), 14 months fixed term contract
Location: The position is based at the Peace Direct office in Central London (with options for hybrid working)
Peace Direct is an international charity that works with local peacebuilders and their allies to shift power and resources for sustainable peace. Local people are the experts in the conflicts that affect their communities, and only they understand what it takes to build peace that lasts. We make sure these local peacebuilders have the resources they need to make peace a reality, and that their work is resourced, acknowledged and supported by the international community.
The role
If you have the expertise and enthusiasm for event management, this could be the role for you!
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Event Manager to help coordinate, plan and deliver Peace Direct’s 2025 global peacebuilding gathering to be held in Kenya. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully managing large-scale events from inception to completion. This role requires excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills to ensure the seamless execution of events.
This brand new role is a 14 month contract specifically developed to deliver and roll out the event. Along with two Event Assistants under your direction, you will be responsible for managing and implementing the programme, including handling travel arrangements (100+ bookings), including flights, hotels, and transportation. You will have a solid background evidencing strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to build a smooth rapport with internal and external stakeholders critical to the success of the event. Stakeholders will include local suppliers, peacebuilders, funders and direct engagement with the venue and service providers and key donors.
We are looking for someone with a keen eye for detail to ensure a high professional standard is maintained - even under work pressures - and with budget management experience of large projects (exceeding $250k), ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to financial and time constraints.
Interested? Then please see the attached recruitment pack for more details about the role and how to apply.
The deadline for applications is 23:30hrs on Wednesday 6th November.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £28,216.60 per annum, pro-rated
Location: Flexible, including home working
Contract: Fixed term contract ending April 2025, 6-month fixed term contract – we are looking for someone to start in the role by Wednesday the 6th of November please specify this on your application if you can start in post by this date.
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week
Interview date: Friday the 25th of October
Closing date: Monday the 21st of October at 11:30pm
Are you a positive and open-minded individual who has great time management and organisational skills, enjoys communicating with a variety of people and is keen to learn and develop a career in fundraising?
Then join Shelter as a Community & Events Assistant and you could soon be part of our welcoming and supportive Supporter Experience team.
About the role
The main objectives of this role will be to provide excellent supporter care to Shelter’s fundraisers, which will involve building relationships and giving fundraising and event support and advice and providing efficient administrative support to the department. We want to give you scope to grow into a confident and successful fundraiser, so you will receive training and provide supporter care and admin support across a variety of community & events activities, events and products across all three teams.
About you
Communicating with a variety of people: you will enjoy communicating with people in a variety of different ways, over the phone, face to face, by email, letter and over social media channels.
Time management & organisation: there’s a lot to do, particularly when we have fundraising products live and during the busy winter fundraising period, so it’s important to be able to manage your time well. The team has a really positive collective attitude to helping you do this, and they will suggest different tools and methods to stay on top of your work. But your being organised from the get-go is important.
Attention to detail: in all tasks, you will need to have a good eye for detail to make sure work is completed with a high level of accuracy.
Proactive: there are many activities to get involved with at Shelter, so being proactive ensures you get as much from your role as possible. Within your role you need to take initiative in setting up meetings, asking questions and suggesting/trying new ideas. Beyond this, taking advantage of volunteering in our shops or at events, and visiting local Shelter Hubs, is a great way to understand the cause and sector.
Willingness to be busy: everyone in the team has lots to do and has a range of responsibilities across different areas. To be successful in this role, you need to be willing to be busy during the working day and enjoy the variety this brings.
Flexibility: as this role will support work across the wider Community & Events team throughout the year, it is vital that the successful candidate is adaptable and willing to get stuck into different activities when needed. There will be occasional evening and weekend work to support events, for which time off in lieu will be given.
Positive attitude to learning: one of the most important aspects of the job is being positive and willing to learn. Being open-minded and keen to find solutions to problems is essential.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
About the team
The Supporter Experience team at Shelter exists to provide expert stewardship to build deep long-term relationships, enhancing the supporter experience to drive income now and increase lifetime values. We ensure supporters feel valued and appreciated by Shelter and understand the impact of their support. We’re part of a wider Community & Events team that sits within an Income Generation directorate.
Together, we look after a wide variety of fundraising activities to help fund our mission to ensure a safe home for all. Your team are welcoming and supportive, we work hard but try to have a lot of fun as well. Your line manager will be there to support you and encourage your personal development and you’ll have the opportunity to progress within the Community & Events team and beyond.
How to apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a one-page expression of interest confirming you can start in post for the date required. The expression of interest should be relevant to the points in the ‘About You’ section of the job description attached to this advert.
Any applications submitted without an expression of interest will not be considered.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
Safeguarding statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Hours: 35 hours per week, term time only (Monday – Friday 9am- 4.30pm)
Summary of the role
Our successful charity runs pathways which focus on employability and skills for everyday living to help young people, with SEN and learning disabilities to gain confidence and social support, alongside nationally recognised qualifications. Green Corridor requires the skills of an enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistant, who can work effectively with our learners who each have their own additional needs. The candidate we require should ideally have experience and/or affinity for working with young adults with Special Educational Needs. The role would involve supporting learners within their subject area, and functional skills, encouraging them to reach their full potential.
Specific duties and responsibilities of the role
Supporting Young People
- To work with the tutor to establish an appropriate learning environment.
- To work with the tutor on lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lesson/work plans as appropriate.
- To monitor and evaluate learners’ responses to learning activities through observations and planned recording of achievement against learning objectives.
- To use specialist skills to support learners’ learning such as PECS, Makaton, symbols and iPads.
- To assist with the development, implementation and evaluation of learning programmes and individual work plans.
- To prepare and assist in the preparation of the classroom, resources and equipment.
- To establish productive working relationships with learners acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
- Communicating with learners with varying degrees of speech and language difficulties, using communicative system/equipment where necessary.
- To promote inclusion and acceptance of all learners within the classroom and across Green Corridor.
- To support learners consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs
- To encourage individual learners to interact and work co-operatively with others whilst engaging in activities.
- To promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and acknowledge achievement and self-reliance.
- To provide feedback to learners in relation to progress and achievement and to provide accurate, evidenced and objective feedback and reports to the tutor.
- To be responsible for keeping and updating records with the tutor and other staff, contributing to reviews as requested.
- To liaise with specialists (such as SALT, OT and Physio) and follow their advice for safety, learning and therapy programmes, as appropriate.
Wellbeing and Safeguarding
- Meet with parents and carers as part of maintaining positive relationships and the full implementation of the Green Corridor’s values and ethos.
- To promote Green Corridor’s values, positive attitudes and good learner behaviour, dealing promptly with conflicts and incidents in line with established policies and procedures, encouraging learners to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
- To supervise learners on visits, trips and out-of-school activities as required
- To support breaktime/lunches and lunchtime supervision within employed hours
- Administer first aid as appropriate
- To carry out Team Teach/MAPA if required
Professional Development
- To participate in 30 hours CPD per year specific to the needs of learners and Green Corridor, including working towards appropriate qualifications needed to perform your role.
- To keep your own individual Professional Development Plan up to date.
Other duties
- Undertake any other task identified as being necessary to fulfil contract requirements or the requirements of an individual support.
- The post holder will be required to undertake other appropriate activities related to achieving the organisations objectives, as determined by the CEO or your line manager.
Essential person specification
- Level 2 Award in Education and Training or willingness to work towards.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Enhanced DBS clearance
Benefits:Company pension, subsidised lunches, healthcare, gym membership discounts and Employee Assistance Programme.
About us
Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham & Redbridge (Mind THNR) is a local Mind association and community mental health charity. We endeavour to make sure that everyone with a mental health or emotional issue has somewhere to turn for advice and support.
Our vision is a society where everyone is accepted and included; where there is no stigma or discrimination towards people because of mental health issues; and where our clients' needs and ambitions are supported. We provide an extensive range of support services- including for those in crisis, through our work in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge.
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity to join us in the brand new role of Governance and Executive Officer.
You will provide proactive and efficient secretariat and administrative support to the Executive and Non-Executive Teams, working closely with the Leadership Team to support the fulfilment of their day-to-day tasks and strategic objectives.
The role includes supporting and organising meetings and reports, and minuting of executive meetings. In addition to general PA and administrative duties, you will provide a cohesive secretariat function to support the smooth and efficient operation of the Mind THNR Board and its sub-committees.
You will work closely with the Leadership Team to set agendas, monitor action logs, and provide a high level of support to the Board. You will share collective responsibility for supporting the delivery of business objectives, through active engagement and collaboration with colleagues at all levels in the organisation
This role is flexible in terms of days and hours, although you need to attend Board meetings in person, once a quarter in the evening and committee meetings, which are also in the evening, but on line, so three evening meetings a quarter. We are based in a beautiful office in Tower Hamlets, with lots of outside space and a café, so ideally you would be present in the office two or three days a week ( if full time).
We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. The majority of our staff and trustees have live experienced of mental health.
How to apply
You will need to:
- Submit a comprehensive CV and supporting statement
The supporting statement should be no more than two sides of A4 and should address the criteria in the person specification.
You should also include the contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be approached with your express permission.
Closing Date: Sunday 3 November
Interview date: 7 November (likely to be in person)
You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.