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Samaritan’s Purse is looking for a well-connected individual to act as our London/South Donor Ministries contact. This would either be a Donor Ministries Associate or Donor Ministries Manager.
The role is full time, with one day a week based from our National Ministry Centre in Coventry.
The role will involve working some Sundays, when church opportunities occur.
To be suitable for this role you will need to good networking leads within a Christian context. You will enjoy getting to know people and prayerfully nurturing relationships. You will have a clear delivery and the ability to present at, lead or on occasion take a church service. Further information can be found in the Job Description.
In accordance with the Equality Act of 2010 and due to the nature and context of the role there is an ‘occupational requirement’ for the post holder to be an evangelical Christian. The job holder should be committed to the purpose of SPI and be able to demonstrate enthusiasm for the Christian purposes of the organisation and be able to live out, hold to, support and contribute to its Christian ethos.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Us
Justice & Care is an international anti-slavery organisation dedicated to combating human trafficking and modern slavery. We work tirelessly to support victims, dismantle criminal networks, and advocate for systemic change. Our efforts include collaborating with governments, policy makers, and other key stakeholders to drive global impact and protect vulnerable communities.
Position: Institutional Programme Funding Principal (Senior Specialist)
Location: Flexible within the UK (Hybrid or Remote with monthly travel to London and occasional international travel)
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (dependent on skills and experience)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time or Part-Time (Flexible working options available)
About the Role
We are looking for an outstanding Institutional Programme Funding Principal to lead our institutional fundraising efforts. This role is critical in shaping and implementing our funding strategy, ensuring we secure and manage large-scale grants that drive our global mission forward. You will be responsible for developing high-quality funding applications, managing relationships with key institutional donors, and ensuring compliance with all funding requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and implementation of the institutional programme funding strategy, coordinating applications, partnerships, and reporting processes.
- Research and cultivate new institutional funding opportunities globally (e.g., FCDO, USAID, NORAD, J/TIP).
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to design projects aligned with our global and country strategies.
- Produce high-quality, high-value funding applications, including proposals, budgets, Gantt charts, and monitoring plans.
- Negotiate grant agreements and ensure compliance with institutional donor requirements.
- Manage relationships with institutional funders, ensuring timely and comprehensive reporting.
- Support fundraising team members on large trust and foundation grant applications.
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven Experience: Demonstrable experience securing and managing high-value funding contracts, especially from government sources.
- Exceptional Communication: Strong English verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with donors and colleagues.
- Highly Organized: Ability to manage multiple activities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
- Financial Acumen: Highly numerate, with experience developing and monitoring budgets and analyzing complex financial data.
- Team Player: Collaborative and proactive, with a passion for driving change and achieving results.
- Passion for the Cause: A deep commitment to the eradication of human trafficking and modern slavery.
Why Join Us?
- Impact: Play a pivotal role in securing the resources that make our vital work possible.
- Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible working environment with options for remote work and adaptable hours.
- Growth: Be part of a dynamic team committed to professional and personal growth.
- Global Influence: Work with a globally recognized organization making a real difference in the fight against modern slavery.
How to Apply:
If you’re ready to use your fundraising expertise to support a global cause, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now on this platform. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so don’t wait to apply!
Join us at Justice & Care and be part of a team dedicated to ending modern slavery worldwide.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Community Leader (Director) - L'Arche London
ABOUT THE ROLE
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week (occasional evenings and weekends)
Salary: 57,000-60,000 per annum (including London weighting)
Place of work: L'Arche London Community Office, West Norwood, SE27
Some travel and overnight stays will be required within the UK
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: Sunday 29 September, 11:59pm
As well as joining a friendly Community, where you will be well supervised and supported, and benefit from L’Arche’s mentorship programme, these are some other benefits you get by working for us:
- Paid sick pay, up to a maximum of 7wks (depending on length of service)
- Enhanced Maternity, Adoption/Surrogacy, and Paternity Pay (depending on length of service, details available on request)
- Interest free loans and salary advances available
- Free eye tests and a contribution towards the cost of glasses if you need them for work
- Free DBS / PVG checks
- Free SSSC registration
- Free Blue Light Card
- Professional membership fees paid if they are directly relevant to your role
- Free Employee Assistance Programme available to everyone
- Up to 5 days paid compassionate leave
- Up to 6 days paid (pro rata) for time off for emergency dependents leave
- Carer and Childminder costs available in some circumstances to facilitate attendance at residential meetings
- Paid mileage costs at HMRC rate
- Working from Home Allowance for those in office-based roles but for whom no office is provided
- Specialist bereavement counselling for employees and their family members
- Free Life Assurance up to 4 times gross annual salary
- Access to the Bike to Work scheme
- Joining shared meals since cooking and having a meal together is what we are all about
Main purpose of the role:
The Community Leader (Director) leads the Community in living the mission of L’Arche in our community life, by providing outstanding, person-centred and financially sustainable care and support services, by support for shared community and spirituality, and by engagement with the wider community around us.
Are you a leader who can:
- Inspire and lead a diverse and talented community of over 100 individuals with and without learning disabilities - people we support, employees, volunteers, long-term friends and members.
- Oversee and develop £2.5 million worth of registered care, supported living, and day services, ensuring compliance with CQC requirements, alignment with the L’Arche vision and values, and maintaining financial sustainability.
- Lead a team of 70 employees through strategic direction, effective processes and service delivery, and emotionally intelligent, collaborative, forward-thinking people management.
- Represent L’Arche London externally in fundraising efforts, outreach to build local partnerships, and participation in L’Arche UK leadership and governance forums.
- Embody and advocate for the L’Arche ethos of cultivating deep, long-term, and mutually transformative relationships between individuals with and without learning disabilities.
- The L’Arche London Community includes nine supported living services, one registered care home, and two day workshops, serving 34 individuals—all located within a mile of West Norwood Station.
The Role
- Lead a community that intentionally responds to the needs, choices and context of our members, and is faithful to the L’Arche UK Vision and Values, and Mission statement, and to a co-created Community Mandate and plan.
- Maintain and enhance high-quality, person-centred care, support, and housing for people with learning disabilities, both at home and in our day services. .
- Ensure the Community’s financial sustainability through robust financial planning and management.
- Foster a culture that maximises the voice and power for people with learning disabilities, and builds listening and collaboration between Community members with and without learning disabilities (including through an active Community Support Group, Community Council, Community Gatherings, listening circles, and other forums).
- Lead and manage a diverse, committed, and engaged leadership team to achieve objectives, set a positive culture, and support the personal and professional growth of our leaders.
- Cultivate an open, creative, and inclusive spiritual life, inviting everyone in the Community to deepen their collective growth. Support and encourage events that build community belonging.
- Model, advocate for, and embrace the L’Arche ethos of deep, long-term, and mutually transforming relationships between people with and without learning disabilities.
- Be a visible representative of L’Arche locally, developing relationships with community houses, surrounding neighbourhoods, local authorities, professional organisations, schools, faith communities, and L’Arche worldwide.
- Contribute to the national work programmes of L’Arche UK, and collaborate with Community Leaders of other L’Arche Communities, to share skills, best practice and resources.
About you:
- Senior leadership experience in support to adults with learning disabilities (or transferable skills and experience in a closely-related field).
- Experience leading and managing an organisation to deliver results, and to change in response to risks and opportunities.
- Experience leading and developing diverse teams to flourish, individually and together.
- Good financial planning skills and experience successfully managing a substantial budget.
- Evidence of the ability to think strategically, and work collaboratively to turn strategies into deliverable and measurable plans.
- Passionate about person-centred support, authentic relationships, and full opportunities for people with disabilities.
- Enthusiastic about the values, and mission of L’Arche, with the wisdom to combine our different needs, voices and priorities into an inclusive, dynamic, and nurturing community.
- Collaborative and resilient leader, skilled in setting culture and direction, coaching people, addressing under-performance, and adapting to various people and styles.
- Emotionally intelligent, with compassion, self-awareness, courage, integrity, and humility and a readiness to be present and visible to people across the Community.
- A good listener, able to reflect and lead others in reflective practice, receptive to mentorship and seeking help.
- Organised and capable of prioritising, delegating, and working autonomously.
- Able to listen to the whole community, and foster free speech, innovation, creativity, collaboration and consensus.
- Effective communicator, adept at adapting to diverse groups and individuals, including those with learning disabilities.
- Committed to build a diverse community that includes people of different ages, abilities, cultures, nationalities, sexualities, faith perspectives, and life experiences.
- Dedicated to ongoing professional and personal development, with a commitment to acquiring new knowledge and skills relevant to the role.
About us
In L'Arche London, we are intentionally inclusive, bringing together those with and without learning disabilities, in our community of more than 100 people. One of the L’Arche UK communities, we’re re part of a federation that includes over 150 communities across 37 countries and 6 continents.
Our community includes over 30 people with learning disabilities, with lots of different support needs, who we support at home and in our workshops. Alongside them are dedicated community members, volunteers, friends and neighbours, all integral in fostering a warm and inclusive atmosphere. Our team of employed assistants provides further support and care to our core members.
We have lots of diversity and lots of opinions. We love people, we love our busy, vibrant city, and we welcome everyone to build a community that values each individual and embraces the beauty of differences. Since 1977, our mission has been to create an environment where diversity is celebrated, creativity cherished, and independence nurtured. Together, we want a more inclusive, compassionate world.
A full job description and person specification can be found in the attached Recruitment Pack.
The closing date is midnight on Sunday 29 September 2024.
First round interviews are expected to take place between 10 and 16 October.
To apply, please read the full job description and person specification and answer the questions on our online application form.
Please also read our privacy notice for job applicants.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.
About the role
You’ll ensure service enquiries are handled sensitively and efficiently, demonstrating excellent customer care skills via telephone, email and occasionally face to face. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth running of services includes Moving Forward courses, Living with Secondary Breast Cancer and Younger Women Together.
About you
You’re enthusiastic, proactive and committed to providing excellent customer service. An experienced administrator, you’ll be organised and methodical as well as possessing excellent working knowledge of IT systems, including working with databases.
Friendly and approachable, you’ll be able to quickly build effective connections with new people and have a sensitive approach and understanding of confidentiality appropriate for working with vulnerable people.
Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.
Primary location of role and hybrid working
This role is primarily based in our Sheffield office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please contact the Breast Cancer Now Recruitment Team.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
Closing date 9.00am on 2 September 2024
Interview datcue 12 September 2024
Part time - 15 hours per week [over 7 days to include Sundays]
£23,436.25 FTE - £9,501.18 pro rata
Location - Ashby 2 , 65 Market Street, Ashby de la Zouch
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.
We are looking for an Assistant Shop Manager to work alongside the Shop Manager in our Ashby 2 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 retail experience and 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 3rd September 2024. If, after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy on Tuesday 20th August.
Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
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Reserves Officer (North Hampshire)
Salary: £27,500 - £30,000 depending on skills and experience
Location: Rotherwick, Hook, RG27 9AU
Full Time – 35 Hours per Week
Permanent Contract
Closing date: 08 September 2024
Interviews: 17 September 2024
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is a grassroots movement working for nature’s recovery and to bring people closer to nature.
‘Our vision for a wilder future is beautiful and vital!’
Our future has to be wilder!
We are seeking a Reserves Officer (North Hampshire) to join our cause.
Reporting to the Senior Nature Recovery Manager (North Hampshire) and functioning as a key member of the North Hampshire Area Team, this post is responsible for the habitat management of five MoD sites in the northeast of the County which form part of the Thames Basin Heaths, and the nationally important Greywell Moors near Hook. This portfolio of sites includes a diverse mixture of heathland and Fen habitats; all of which are being managed or restored to favourable condition with support from the team and in partnership with organisations such as the MoD, NE, EA, external graziers and our inhouse grazing team.
The suite of sites includes a significant acreage of the MOD training estate, which is comprised of internationally important lowland heath; there are also an exciting range of fen, woodland, wood pasture, also neutral and acid grasslands within the wider Northern estate.
The Reserve Officer (North Hampshire) will deliver Countryside Stewardship Scheme and other work plan objectives, working with fellow staff, volunteers, contractors, project partners and the grazing team to implement habitat management activities. Estate management will also include the maintenance of reserve infrastructure and gathering ecological data through working with partners and carrying out surveying when required.
Alongside the practical and administrative delivery associated with reserve management and general estate management tasks; this role will also be working closely with the wider team to ensure the northern estate and its staff are being as effective as possible, while maintaining a close and supportive relationship with our grazing team.
Wild About Inclusion!
As an inclusive employer we recognise that our workforce needs to better reflect the communities in which we live and work. We encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly those underrepresented within our sector, including people from black, Asian, minority Ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.
We offer a wide range of benefits including a competitive salary, generous annual leave allowance, a contributory pension scheme, life assurance, learning and development support, 24-hour access to our employee assistance programme, discounted staff travel with our corporate partners Wightlink (subject to T&Cs) and more.
To apply for the role, please click on the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page. In the ‘supporting information’ section, you’ll need to demonstrate, with detailed examples, how you meet the job requirements using the Job Description and Recruitment Pack below.
Please do not use artificial intelligence tools to assist you to complete the application form. We may not accept applications that have been completed utilising AI tools. If you would usually use tools such as these to assist you in filling in a form, please contact us to discuss this further and understand other options.
About Media Defence
Media Defence is a charity that helps media to defend their rights. We support independent media, journalists and citizen journalists who are under legal threat by making sure that lawyers are available to defend them. We engage in strategic litigation to improve the regulatory environment for media freedom, make grants to organisations in various countries to run media defence programmes, and build the capacity of the lawyers and organisations we work with on issues of media law.
About the Role
As Events Coordinator and Team Assistant, you will support the CEO, as well as the Operations, the Development and Capacity Building teams across all their events, traveling and administrative needs. Your main job responsibilities will be centred on organising and managing the admin that supports our work. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth running of in person activities and administrative functions, working closely across the organisation.
You will be an enthusiastic team player as a lot of your tasks will involve and require input from other team members, from scheduling meetings to assisting in planning all our international travel, in compliance with current donor requirements.
Main Responsibilities
Events planning and coordination
- Coordinate logistical aspects of in person programme activities, including venue arrangements, participant travel, accommodation, and catering. These activities may include meetings for lawyers, regional and international convenings for Media Defence's network of partners, and fellowships
- Implement the logistical planning of events, including visas, flights, ground transportation, itineraries, and other travel-related arrangements, ensuring that all donor requirements are satisfied, such as the Fly America Act where applicable
- Assist Media Defence staff with visa applications, travel arrangements, itineraries, and accommodation needs, providing support to ensure a positive experience. This may include Board meetings, conference participation for Media Defence's Legal Team and CEO travel coordination
Contractual and Financial Coordination
- Support the Finance and Operations Director to ensure that event logistics align with donor requirements and Media Defence policy requirements, with a particular focus on financial compliance and the accurate implementation of travel, finance, and procurement policies
- Coordinate with external vendors, service providers, and contractors to manage contracts, payments, and other financial transactions related to event logistics
- Maintain accurate and precise record-keeping for all event-related activities, ensuring documentation meets organisational and donor requirements
- Maintain a filing system of all travel related and relevant documents that meets Media Defence's policies and donor requirements
Team Support
- Manage diaries and organise team meetings
- Take notes at meetings, prepare the minutes and distribute to relevant participants
- Provide support through administrative and communication activities, including checking that invoices from suppliers are accurate and handle any queries
- Oversee effective and smooth running of the Media Defence office, making sure staff are supported and resourced
- Monitor office supplies and stationery and make purchases when required
- Oversee maintenance of the fixed asset register and safeguard assets
- Participate in the delivery of ad hoc projects and tasks, as required
Other
- Identify and carry out any other duties which fall within the scope, spirit and purpose of the post as requested
- Maintain and observe an appropriate level of confidentiality at all times
Person Specification
Essential
- Excellent written and spoken English, good editorial skills and the ability to communicate with diverse communities and varied audiences
- Detail-oriented
- Competent IT user including Microsoft Office Packages, internet and email
- High level of personal integrity and commitment to the values of the organisation
- Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively to tight deadlines
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
- Ability to manage a varied workload and demands from different teams
- Flexible and dependable, able to take the initiative
- Ability to work on own initiative without daily supervision
- Flexibility to reprioritise effectively and respond to requests for information at short notice
- Have a positive approach to daily tasks and have a solution focussed working method
- Proven experience of working with, and relating to, a diverse range of people and a pleasant, diplomatic manner and disposition in interacting with colleagues at all levels, as well as with Media Defence partners
- Right to work in the UK
Desirable
- Experience with databases/CRM systems
- Previous experience of working in a support/administrative support role would be an advantage
- Knowledge of French, Spanish or Arabic
Benefits
- Pension: Contributory pension scheme (employer matched contribution up to max. 8%
- Annual leave: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Week off between Christmas and New Year’s
- Third Friday of each month off
- Opportunity to carry over five days into the following annual leave year
- Days’ start/finish time is flexible
- Friendly and supportive team culture
- On joining Media Defence, all employees are automatically able to access professional support through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provided by Health Assured Limited and through a digital health app
- We offer an enhanced maternity and paternity leave package
- We provide a range of training and development tools to support our employees to improve or develop skills and knowledge for the benefit of both the individual and the organisation
Equality and diversity are fundamental to our mission. We are committed to the recruitment and retention of individuals from diverse backgrounds and who reflect the diverse communities in which we operate.
Closing Date: 18th September 2024
Interviews will take place online between 25th to 27th September 2024
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Are you passionate about helping churches engage with God’s mission throughout the world? Can you help BMS World Mission continue to make Jesus known, and improve the quality of life for thousands of people? If you want to play your part in connecting and enthusing churches with Jesus’ global mission, then we want to hear from you!
BMS World Mission is a Christian mission organisation founded in 1792, today we are working in around 30 countries over four continents. We are passionate about making Jesus known across the world and transforming the lives of those we serve.
We’re looking for BMS Regional Speakers (five positions) to nurture and strengthen relationships with churches and gain new regular supporters so we can see more communities transformed in Jesus’ name. You should be an enthusiastic advocate for mission, an excellent public speaker and confident in making a financial ask for BMS. You need to be outcome-driven and work towards agreed targets in the number of successful speaking engagements and new regular givers. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, have a strong commitment to outstanding supporter care, have excellent organisational skills, and be proactive and computer literate. You will have a global vision, a heart for mission and be passionate about the role of the UK church in a growing world church. This is a rewarding and very active role.
You will conduct 15 speaking engagements to allocated churches in your region. 12 out of the 15 engagements need to take place during the main service, most likely on a Sunday morning. Other engagements can happen on a Saturday or mid-week event. If required and individually agreed, instead of two of the 15 speaking engagements at a church, the role holder might represent BMS at a ministers’ conference or a Christian event. Preparation, training, travel and speaking time are compensated and mileage is reimbursed.
The time required for this role adds up to about 12 hours per month / 140 hours per year. This is made up of 15 speaking engagements, including the time for travel, arriving early and staying for tea and biscuits (5h per speaking engagement), preparation time (0.5h per engagement), keeping up to date with BMS’ development with our regular publications (about 15h per year), organising speaking engagements, including all communications with the church from the offer of a visit to follow up communications after a visit, recording all communications and raising any changes to role holders (2h per engagement), attending training (online and in person), team and coaching meetings (about 15h per year).
Please note that BMS deems this role to be inside IR35 and, due to the nature of the role, will contract successful candidates via an Umbrella Agency for pay and tax purposes. You would log your hours on an hours sheet which you would submit quarterly.
The successful applicant will be a committed Christian. The nature of this role means that this is a specific occupational requirement.
Location: Remote
As there isn't a requirement to come to the office: "The role holder must be based in the United Kingdom, with regular UK travel" You will need a driving license and a car for this role.
Employment type: Part Time
Interview date: Rolling Interview
If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact, Tabea Dilling, Head of Fundraising, at BMS World Mission or visit our website for more information.
BMS World Mission mobilises people, resources and skills across the Global Church to share the good news of Jesus and practical hope they’re need
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Application deadline: 22 September 2024
Interview dates: 29 October (final)
Starting date: To be confirmed
About Oak Foundation:
Oak Foundation commits its resources to address issues of global, social, and environmental concern, particularly those that have a major impact on the lives of the disadvantaged. Through our grant-making, we support others to make the world a safer, fairer, and more sustainable place to live. With offices in Europe, India, and North America, we make grants to organisations in approximately 40 countries worldwide.
Background:
All women and girls should be safe, free, and have an equal chance to thrive. Yet, every day, women experience violence and discrimination and are denied the freedom to decide how they will live. This undermines their health, safety, dignity, and independence. We find inspiration and hope in strong and vibrant movements, built, and led by women, which are transforming lives and communities across the world. Their shared purpose and collective power are advancing a more just world – in ways that protect human rights and the future of our planet.
Supporting these movements to live, breathe, strengthen, and grow – by enabling women’s agency, leadership, and capacity – is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a deep commitment to advancing women’s rights, our culture is characterised by collegiality, mutual support, high expectations, and laughter. Read the IAWP strategy for more details.
In addition, Oak Foundation and its Trustees support several other areas of interest to create a safer, fairer, and more sustainable world through engaging grant-making programmes. We strive to live the values we work to advance.
We are currently recruiting a Programme Assistant and Executive Assistant to manage a portfolio of grants and contribute to the implementation of the IAWP strategy. In addition, this Programme Assistant and Executive Assistant will support London-based Trustees by managing their schedules, arranging travel, and processing discretionary grants. The role of the Programme Assistant and Executive Assistant is essential in maintaining the seamless operations and success of our foundation.
Executive Assistant to London based Trustees (approximately 30%)
- Processing discretionary grants for Trustees by liaising with the organisations identified to receive grants, collecting necessary documentation, and coordinating with Oak grant management team
- Assisting the Trustees with external contacts, including prioritising correspondence and phone inquiries, drafting responses as necessary, and managing workflow emerging from these contacts
- Scheduling and coordinating Trustee appointments, meetings, and travel itineraries, including the preparation of background materials, arranging meetings and events, and ensuring appropriate follow-up of decisions and agreements
- Supporting Trustees in various boards and committees, including all aspects of preparation and follow-up
Support to the Issues Affecting Women Programme team (approximately 70%)
- Grant-making: Master grant-making tools, especially the grant management system (i.e. database) to facilitate team management of the grant-making process. Develop a deep understanding of the grant portfolio to support execution of the overall strategy.
- Communications: Work with the Communications Department to prepare and pull together material for presentations, briefings, and background material as required. Work with the team and director to manage a communications plan for the programme. This may include preparing and coordinating material and presentations for board meetings, events, meetings, and team calls. It may also include drafting and preparing communication updates, including programme newsletters.
- Scheduling: Manage the Director’s and team’s schedule and movements, including coordinating all activities, arranging meetings, and coordinating travel including applying for visas, and booking planes/trains/accommodation/developing an itinerary. Help track and support meeting deadlines.
- Team calendar: Maintain overall team calendar for planning purposes.
- Administration: Provide administrative support to the team (and office when requested): organise and maintain files, submit expenses, and log documents with response deadlines. Other administrative tasks as assigned.
- Meetings: Attend various meetings with internal and external parties; take notes and follow up on action points as required.
- Routine correspondence: Draft routine correspondence, including various programme reports and other briefings.
- Contracts and payments: Provide support in drafting contracts and payments, and liaise with third party providers on various issues. Maintain a roster of consultants and keep a record of staff satisfaction with work completed.
- Events planning: Coordinate team training activities and meetings including: organising invitations to participants and room set up (table, chairs, flipcharts, video equipment); providing video call information; ensuring presentations are in the right format; and organising lunches, booking restaurants, pick-ups, and other logistics. Provide other back-office support as needed.
- Recruitment: When recruitments take place, follow-up with candidates at all stages of the process in liaison with the HR team.
Other support tasks including:
- Performing reception duties by meeting and greeting visitors for the Trustees and the IAWP programme
- Advising staff visiting from other offices about arrangements for visiting London (e.g., hotels, restaurants, booking meeting rooms) for Trustees and IAWP related visits
- Setting up the office for newcomers in IAWP team: arranging desks, IT devices, and stationary etc
- Acting as back up to others in the London office for office management tasks (i.e., performing reception duties, liaising with office concierge, and setting up offices for newcomers, etc).
In addition to your main duties, you will be required to carry out such duties consistent with your position as required.
Position requirements
- University degree or equivalent experience
- Approx. 5 years in a comparable role
- Excellent organisational skills, high level of discretion, and attention to detail
- Advanced fluency / first-language level knowledge of English, additional languages a plus
- Polyvalent, enjoy working on multiple projects, and able to juggle competing priorities
- Can do attitude, positive, and resourceful
- Be results-oriented, and prompt to anticipate needs, proactive
- Ability to work independently and under pressure
- Commitment to the continuous improvement of personal and organisation-wide results
- Team player and enjoy working with multi-cultural teams across the globe
- Good with numbers and budgets
- Ability to manage and adapt to rapidly evolving communication and document management technologies
- Experience with database programmes, and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Dynamic personality with a sense of humour
- Committed to Oak’s organisational values
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Governance and Executive Assistant
Nottingham
£23,809 - £27,557 per annum FTE
Part Time: 21 - 25 hours per week
Are you looking for an administrative role with flexibility, plus learning and development opportunities?
Are you a natural born problem solver and looking for a new challenge?
If yes we would love to hear from you!
Our client has an exciting opportunity in their Governance Team to join in the brand new role of Governance and Executive Assistant!
In this role of Governance and Executive Assistant, no two days will be the same. There is lots of variety and the opportunity to train and develop your risk and governance skillset for further development.
You will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Group Governance & Risk Manager, the Executive Team and the Board. This includes;
- Preparing and distributing governance & risk information to senior colleagues, Executive Team and Board, and collating responses
- Arranging meetings including agenda preparation, report sharing using meeting software, and managing meeting venues.
- Taking minutes, and recording and following up on actions
- Processing orders for services, associated invoices and event bookings
- Company administration including Deed Register, Shareholder Register and Gift and Hospitalities Register
This role is flexible in terms of days and hours, however, Wednesday is a required working day. Hours can be discussed at interview.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have knowledge or experience of the requirements of working in a regulated sector such as Social Housing. In addition to being a highly organised colleague with great attention to detail, you will also have the below qualities and experience
- Confident IT skillset, including knowledge of Microsoft Office with ability to manipulate databases and produce reports
- Experience in a busy administrative role working to deadlines
- Adaptable communication style to meets the needs of a broad range of stakeholders including shareholders, board and committee members and colleagues.
- Flexible approach to working, due to the variable workload throughout the Board and Committee meeting cycle.
If you have these qualities along with a ‘can do’ approach to work and a great team player, we want to hear from you, please apply today!
Our client is building a new Head Office on Farnborough Road in Clifton and the role will be based in Clifton from late September 2024.
Closing Date: 4th September 2024
Interview Date: 16th September 2024
All successful candidates will be required to take a work-related test on the day of the interview.
Please note that they are not currently offering visa sponsorship.
Why work with them?
In addition to generous annual leave, development opportunities and company pension, they also have many more amazing benefits
As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, our client welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) groups and disabled candidates. As part of their LGBT Allies Programme, they also welcome applications from members of the LGBT community and encourage inclusivity in the workplace.
As a Governance Officer, you will provide high quality governance and operational support to the senior executive and Board and Committees as well as other stakeholders both across the Fund and externally.This opportunity is a 12 month fixed term contract.
The successful candidate will join our core Governance team of five, reporting to the Head of Governance and working closely with another officer and two senior officers. A team player you will take pride in your work and the work of the Governance team.
Ideal candidates will have a good understanding of governance in the public or voluntary/charity sector and be able to quickly familiarise themselves with the Fund’s complex governance framework.
You will be expected to use your judgement and knowledge to provide prompt and high-quality support, advice and feedback.
You will also be confident in identifying, implementing, and maintaining governance processes and best practice, suggesting changes where needed.
You will be able to develop and maintain a complex schedule of Fund-wide corporate meetings and providing seamless support to the senior leadership of the Fund.
Responsibilities:
- You will work strategically, scheduling meetings throughout the year, and managing complex diaries to ensure availability and smooth coordination.
- You will attend various meetings, taking accurate and comprehensive minutes, and ensure that all key decisions and actions are documented and communicated promptly.
- You will collect, format, and organise meeting papers for distribution to meeting participants.
- You will maintain the organisation’s Declaration of Interest Register.
- You will manage the team’s inbox, handling queries from internal and external stakeholders in a timely and professional manner.
- You will work closely with a wider team of Governance Officers, Executive Assistants, and other colleagues to ensure seamless support across the governance function.
- You will be recognised across the Fund as a knowledgeable resource on governance matters, providing guidance and support as needed.
- You will be expected to manage your workload effectively, work without supervision, and deliver high-quality outputs under tight deadlines.
Ideal skills and experience:
- Experience working in governance, or a governance-related position.
- Reliable, responsive, flexible and ability to maintain a high standard of professionalism in all interactions.
- You will have excellent communication skills to convey complex information clearly and concisely, both in writing and verbally.
- Experienced and skilled in writing quality meeting minutes, promptly after meetings and effectively.
- You will be proactive and strong attention to detail
- You will be able to manage multiple priorities, handling complex schedules, and ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and on time.
- You will have the ability to work well in a team environment, collaborating effectively with colleagues to achieve common goals.
Interview Date: Week commencing 30th September (first stage), minute taking task and competency based interview, virtual
Location: We have a hybrid approach to working, work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. Our team is mainly based in London, therefore regular travel to our office in Kings Cross will be required.
We also have offices in Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, Newcastle and Newtown.
On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate a good understanding of governance through prior experience in working in a similar role in the public or voluntary/charity sector.
- Have strong communication skills, verbal and written, and excellent minute writing skills.
- Have experience in supporting operational and logistical requirements in a busy team, with the ability to work across multiple workstreams, manage workload, whilst maintaining high attention to detail.
- Have an excellent knowledge of MS Office 365/excel and experience working with virtual software.
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate an adaptable and resilient approach and the ability to think innovatively to solve problems.
- Knowledge of public sector governance and environment.
- Experience in working collaboratively within a team and supporting others.
- Understanding of project management.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
It starts with community.
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Contract: Permanent, full time 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £25,011 - £27,047 per annum
Location: Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 1NQ
Closing date: Wednesday 11 September 2024
Interview date: 18 -20 September 2024
We are recruiting an Assistant Manager – Offsite Services to ensure the smooth, effective, and efficient delivery of the centre’s home-based pet operations so that the right pet is placed with right the client, in the quickest amount of time and all our pets and clients receive excellent care throughout the adoption stages of the rehoming process.
More about the role:
Based in our high street location since 2018, we are perfectly placed to support our local community and surrounding areas. Our foster-based care and Home Direct scheme ensures animals find loving homes without the stress of kennels. This means that we do not usually have pets staying onsite overnight and our roles may not include daily pet care, but no two days are ever the same.
This is a wonderful opportunity to join Blue Cross to lead an incredible team to ensure the delivery of high-quality rehoming services that includes exceptional care for our pets and clients and efficient, connected decisions making in relation to pet welfare.
On a day-to-day basis you will have responsibility for the smooth running of the home-based pet operations, and the overall responsibility, as a subject matter expert, for practical animal handling and assessment so that pets are prepared for adoption in the quickest amount of time. This will see you working closely with your team and colleagues to make sure that any pet assessment, behaviour, or training is delivered in a timely and efficient way and that any foster carers are fully supported.
About you:
You will be accountable for achieving pet related targets while ensuring that your team of Pet Welfare Assistants deliver a high level of animal welfare, adhering to quality measures and national processes within their case management.
Managing and motivating your team is a key aspect of this role as this will enable the Centre to deliver high-quality home-based pet care services and provide great development opportunities for those you manage.
This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week on a rota which includes weekends and bank holidays.
You will be an excellent manager of people, having skills which are finely honed by working in a similar, animal related environment with expert knowledge and application of pet welfare and care.
As an accomplished, positive, and innovative manager, you will know how to inspire, motivate, and drive continuous improvement. You will be able to lead a team of Pet Care Specialists, developing and empowering them through effective management and coaching.
With your excellent communication skills, you will have the ability to adapt your approach to suit different audiences. As there are always many ‘plates spinning,’ you will be naturally calm and organised, and be prepared to make decisions in a high-pressure environment.
You will bring strong analytical skills and have the ability to rigorously monitor, assess and evaluate in order to deliver improvements. You will not ‘rest on your laurels,’ you will have an appetite to continually improve onsite facilities and services, ensuring your team and others involved are engaged.
You will know what it is like to work in an emotionally charged environment and have excellent ‘bounce back ability’ and resilience. In addition, you will be emotionally intelligent, showing empathy and knowing how to support your team and members of the public.
Knowledge, skills, and experience
- Significant experience in managing a team.
- Significant experience in delivering high level Customer service in a fast-paced environment.
- Significant subject matter expertise and application of pet welfare and handline of domestic animals
- High standard of verbal and written communication.
- Experience of developing, mentoring & coaching operational teams.
- Current full driving licence
- The ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross Values
It would be great (but no essential) if you also had:
- Performance management and improvement experience.
- Understanding of safeguarding issues.
Want to know more detail? Great! We have attached the job description which hopefully gives you everything you need.
How to apply
Please visit our website and complete the online application process before the closing date on Wednesday 11 September 2024.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Blue Cross benefits:
Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.
In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.
Our generous benefits package includes:
- Enhanced annual leave entitlement: 30 days plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
- Health cash plan
- Life assurance
- Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
- Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
- Free access to GP via MetLife
- Recognition scheme Annual volunteer days
- Claim for professional fees
To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who wants to make a difference in one of the most game-changing medical research fundraising charities in the UK. A Junior Graphic Designer is an exciting, innovative and ambitious position and Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative, and ambitious charity.
We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK. Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the Junior Graphic Designer will mainly work with our Graphic Designer, but potentially also with other designers at external creative agencies.
Position: Junior Graphic Designer
Location: Head Office, Milton Keynes. We offer a hybrid working model, where team members are expected to be in the office for a minimum of three days per week.
Salary: £23,000 per annum
Contract / Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Benefits: Holiday entitlement, 25 days per annum, excluding UK Public Holidays, death in service policy, access to a Employee Assistance Programme and option to join our healthcare scheme.
About the Role
At Brain Tumour Research, we are looking for a highly creative individual with strong graphic design skills. As the Junior Graphic Designer, you must be enthusiastic about delivering great work and keen to grow in skills and experience. Intuitive understanding of articulating a brand within design assets, is also key. A sharp eye for detail is essential, as are good communication skills and command of the English language.
You will provide a crucial role in delivering brand design assets for print and digital to help meet key objectives across the organisation. The scope of the role means no two days will be the same – you’ll work on numerous projects, adhering to the master brand guide for the charity and any other brand identities of specific marketing campaigns. You’ll enjoy and take pride in producing clean, typographically elegant, imaginative and impactful work.
About You
If you would like to join an exciting, innovative, and ambitious charity, with a passion for finding a cure for brain tumours, then we would love to hear from you.
Do you have:
- Proven graphic design experience with examples of pervious work completed.
- A strong eye for aesthetics and details.
- Familiarity with Mac and PC operating systems and software, design software and technologies, especially Adobe Creative Suite.
About Brain Tumour Research
Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.
We are invested in our employees and are proud to be accredited by Investors in People.
Closing Date: 4th September 2024
Please note: Early applications are encouraged as interviews will likely commence before the closing date.
Previous applicants need not re-apply
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.
Candidates may also have in experience in, or be looking for a career in: Artworker, Brand Designer, Digital Communications Assistant, Graphic Artist, Graphic Design Specialist, Illustrator, Junior Motions Designer, Production Artist, Social Media Developer, Web Designer.
No agencies please.
About Tutor Trust
We’re a proudly Northern charity that believes in equity in education. We do our bit to achieve that by partnering with schools and education providers, to enable their young people to work alongside inspiring and motivating tutors – an opportunity they may not otherwise have.
We know that our high-quality tuition helps improve young people’s academic attainment, wellbeing, and self-confidence, and supports their personal aspirations.
Over the past four years, we’ve had an opportunity to reach more young people than we have before through government funding of the National Tutoring Programme. This is now wrapping up and we’re at a pivotal moment, ready to engage new school partners, donors, peers in the sector and the new Labour government.
Our values
What we stand for and practise in everything we do at Tutor Trust:
We believe in fairness
We are passionate about making a difference
We are inclusive and supportive
We are quality-focused
We are ambitious
We learn
Benefits of working at Tutor Trust
• Hybrid work model (2 days in the office)
• Competitive leave - 33 days per annum (inclusive of Bank Holidays, pro rata)
• Flexible working including Time Off In Lieu (TOIL)
• Health and Wellbeing (Employee Assistance Programme, 24-hour GP service, mental health support and benefits platform, Perkbox)
• Enhanced Family and Sick Leave (after a qualifying period).
• Recognition and Culture (Thanks & Recognition, Highlights, team events)
• Learning and Development (knowledge sharing, staff-led groups
Job Purpose
The Partnerships Coordinator post is an exciting role with Tutor Trust. You will assist the Strategic Partnerships Manager to maintain and build key school relationships and networks contributing to customer retention and business growth.
The Partnerships Coordinator will also work very closely with the Partnership Operations team and the Communications & Marketing team to contribute positively to the overall success and innovation of the organisation.
Main Functions
- Assist with setting up key school partnerships across West Yorkshire, Merseyside and Greater Manchester.
- Assist with completing partnership agreements.
- Conduct regional research to better understand region-wide school needs.
- Create reports or presentations for meetings with school partners.
- Track school partner data and communication in Salesforce.
- Attend engagement events and conferences in order to network and build relationships with school leaders and organisations supporting tutoring.
- To assist in the recruitment process for new tutors, including short listing and interviewing.
- To assist with facilitating communication between school partners/projects and internal teams, acting as a liaison to ensure smooth collaboration and alignment on projects and goals.
- Support all three regions to develop existing partnerships with schools, colleges, MATs, local authorities and archdioceses.
- Take part in general induction presentations and other events to promote the Tutor Trust both internally and externally.
- Help with preparation for Tutor Trust events aimed at a range of stakeholders.
- Responsible for sharing conference experiences on social media platforms such as LinkedIn.
- Work with the Communications & Marketing Team to design and deploy external facing comms materials and campaigns to maximise visibility and reach.
- Participate in project work across the organisation.
- Assist other staff to complete a variety of administrative tasks that enable the Trust to operate effectively and efficiently.
- Any other duties commensurate with the grade and nature of the post.
Person Specification
Good candidates for this role will be high achievers, with excellent IT and English skills, diplomatic and inter-personal skills, and plenty of initiative.
Skills
- Educated to degree level.(desirable)
- Business degree, qualification, training or experience (desirable).
- Must have achieved a minimum of Grade B at GCSE in Maths and English Excellent IT, CRM (preferable) and software system skills , including competency with Microsoft Excel and Salesforce.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to establish a rapport and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels and from any industry sector.
- The ability to work under pressure to cope with multiple demands and deadlines, to work fast and to a consistently high standard.
- Be a team player but also able to work independently when required to do so.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- The ability to manage office systems and contact databases and to use them effectively.
- Have strong business development skills, helping to promote The Tutor Trust in a professional and effective manner Be able to write fluently, to think clearly and to grasp new concepts quickly.
- The ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
- Can demonstrate experience of administrative skills in a previous role (either paid or voluntary).
- Experience of Social Media posting.
Attributes
- Demonstrate a commitment to the goals and drivers behind the Tutor Trust.
- Enthusiasm and ability to contribute to the successful development of the Tutor Trust.
- Proven ability to make sound decisions and manage responsibilities effectively.
- Have excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to accuracy and attention to detail.
- A willingness to work unsociable hours when required.
- Willingness to undergo DBS clearance and be committed to Safeguarding children.
- Be able to prioritise and manage tasks.
- Be a team player but also able to work independently if required to do so.
- Excellent time-management skills.
- Candidates must be self-confident and have a robust personality.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Closing date for applications: Friday, 6th September
Interviews to be held: week beginning 16th September
Salary: £24,000 per annum & Contributory Pension
Start date: ASAP
Candidates are required to complete an application form and supply a cover letter outlining how they meet the requirements of the role. You must also complete the attached Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.
To apply, please email all documents to:our careers email
The Tutor Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
For further information please visit our webite.
All positions at The Tutor Trust are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check.
The Tutor Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Who we are:
We are the Society of Genealogists (SoG), an educational charity founded in 1911. The Society is the custodian of an extensive and exciting collection of diverse historical and modern, physical, and digital records, including grassroots sources, rich data of unlikely origin, and exceptional assets that capture the unfolding, unofficial history of us all.
We provide a well-regarded programme of education and training, supporting people not only to research their family roots but also to understand what they’ve found. Put simply, we recognise that knowledge of our past helps to illuminate the present and guide the future, so we continue to research, learning from all of our histories.
Benefits:
· Twenty-five days of annual leave as well as Bank Holidays.
· Access to member benefits of the Society of Genealogists
· Pension scheme
Location: This role is based in London, at our Research Hub, Wharf Road, London, N1 7GS. The role requires on-site office working with flexibility for home working one day a week.
Purpose:
You will be a key part of the SoG team, managing our multimillion-pound library and educational space, as well as providing administrative support to the Head of Membership. As we are a small organisation, there are opportunities to gain experience in a variety of areas, such as events, library and archive services, finance and data systems, and governance. The role would suit someone with the energy to make the job their own, who is able to work independently, and who thrives in an environment where they can make a real difference to the thousands of people that we serve.
Because our library will be open to the public on weekends and occasionally in the evenings, we are looking for someone who can work flexibly, but in return, we can be flexible around your needs too, including offering some home working.
Key Responsibilities
Office Management
- Update and maintain the office risk assessment
- Act as point of contact for our maintenance suppliers
- Keep personnel records up-to-date
- Manage office supplies
- Manage the booking of our events space, liaising with external clients
- Ensure a smooth-running office and premises
Membership
- Monitor and respond to member enquiries by email, telephone or in person
- Maintain and update the CRM and membership records
- Maintain and amend mailing lists and process returned mail
- Process cheques and DDs, actioning the BACS reports weekly
- Produce regular membership reports
- Process paper renewals and gift options
- Welcome visitors at Reception when required
Governance
- Take minutes of meetings as required
- Organise internal events and meetings
- Filing and administrative duties as required
Criteria:
Essential
· Ability to work unsupervised and in teams with a diverse range of people
· Excellent organisational skills
· Excellent writing skills
· Excellent attention to detail
· Excellent customer service skills
· Strong command of the English language and outstanding communication skills, both
written and verbal
· Ability to prioritise and multitask
· Excellent computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office applications
· Ability to handle confidential information with sensitivity and discretion
· Positive and proactive approach; ability to find practical solutions and to work cooperatively with internal and external stakeholders
Desirable
· Experience of taking minutes at meetings
· Experience of working with a CRM
· An interest in family history
Application process
Please send a CV of no more than 2 pages and a covering letter of no more than 2 pages setting out how you meet the criteria in the ‘Essential’ list, using the criteria as headings.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Closing date: Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.
Please send a CV of no more than 2 pages and a covering letter of no more than 2 pages setting out how you meet the criteria in the ‘Essential’ list, using the criteria as headings.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.