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We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated person to provide helpful and efficient support to our service users, other stakeholders, and staff, in person; over the ‘phone and electronically. The role will involve multi-tasking and the efficient running of many of Pete’s Dragons day-to-day operational areas, encompassing reception, office, and fundraising, as well as administrative support for day-to-day services and the senior leadership team.
Pete’s Dragons is fast growing and dynamic. To be the right fit in our team you will relish change and growth and be able to spin many plates whilst keeping a huge smile on your face!
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Beneficiary Services Manager, the Office Administrator will be responsible for the following tasks:
Reception
Provide a welcoming and professional first point of contact for all callers and visitors to the Pete’s Dragons office.
Receive queries by telephone and email, responding appropriately by providing basic information about Pete’s Dragons services; recording and referring to the appropriate team; or signposting to other services where necessary.
Accurately maintain an electronic room booking system.
Take responsibility for the appearance and upkeep of reception and public areas.
Casework Administration
Handle emails and telephone enquiries from a wide variety of stakeholders: re-directing as necessary, determining whether a response is required and responding where appropriate.
Accept and facilitate calls for referral into our service, to be able to communicate and listen with compassion, empathy gathering essential information from people who could be experiencing a high level of distress. To be able to remain calm whilst doing so.
To provide basic information about the services offered by Pete’s Dragons over the telephone and face to face.
To receive and respond appropriately to queries by recording and referring to the appropriate Pete’s Dragons services or signposting to other services where necessary, including sending out information e.g. leaflets to enquirers.
Administration
Undertake a range of administrative tasks including word processing, photocopying, distributing mail, filing, emailing and data input.
Support the management team with administration as required, helping to organise meetings, and taking minutes if required.
Fundraising
Assisting the fundraising team in the logistics of fundraising events and coordination of volunteers.
Dealing with and supporting enquiries from external fundraisers.
Providing support to projects and assisting with administration involving corporate partners and sponsors.
Organisational Responsibilities
Work in accordance with Pete’s Dragons aims, objectives and values
Work in accordance with all Pete’s Dragons policies and procedures.
Work flexibly to best meet the needs of the service which may include undertaking occasional evening and weekend work.
Be an ambassador for Pete’s Dragons
In addition, you will be
Personable, collaborative, and good at working both in a team and under your own initiative.
Flexible and dynamic, with an ability to adapt and respond quickly to a fast-changing environment.
Able to prioritise tasks and workloads to ensure that deadlines are met.
Observant and detail orientated.
The role is office based at Pete’s Dragons HQ in Exmouth, with occasional travel to our other locations in Plymouth, Torquay, and Barnstaple so the ability to drive, a full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable.
A DBS check will be required for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
£32,000 per annum
Permanent
Part office(London)/Part home based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a rare opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a Corporate Business Development Executive.
UNICEF UK’s award-winning Corporate Partnerships team secures and manages long term, multi-million-pound partnerships with major UK headquartered companies including easyJet, Unilever and Arm. The team has ambitious plans for growth by adding to and growing our portfolio of truly strategic and pioneering corporate partnerships.
The role of Business Development Executive sits in the Business Development function of the Corporate Partnerships team and provides support across team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, commercially minded fundraiser to join UNICEF’s leading Business Development team and co-create innovative, shared value corporate partnerships. We are looking for a strong communicator who is driven, highly organised, and commercially minded to add value in this new position for the team.
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 8am, Thursday 5 December 2024.
Interview date: Monday 16 & Tuesday 17 December 2024 via video conferencing (MS Teams).
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
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An exciting position has arisen for a Finance Officer to join the team at an education focused Not-For-Profit organisation. The successful candidate will play a vital role in managing finance administration and reconciliation tasks, while supporting the team in delivering a high-performing and efficient finance function.
Key responsibilities of the role:
- Maintain the purchase and sales ledgers
- Respond to supplier and customer queries
- Process supplier invoices, staff expenses and credit claims
- Schedule and authorise electronic payments
- Raise and monitor invoices, and chase overdue payments
- Check all transactions have been coded, and input to SAGE
- Perform bank account reconciliations
- Complete quarterly control account reconciliations
- Complete month end close routine
- Prepare journals and relevant spreadsheets for year-end close and annual audit
- Provide advice and ensure smooth financial operations across teams
Successful candidate profile:
- Suitable Accounting or Bookkeeping qualifications
- Experience of SAGE and Access Financial (desirable)
- Experience with month and year end procedures
- Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
Agency reference number: J85093
Location: Central London
Duration: 1 year fixed term contract
Salary: £33,500 per annum
Working hours: 35 hours a week
Working pattern: Hybrid (2 days a week in office)
Start: ASAP
This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
‼ Join Our Team as a Digital Advertising Specialist ‼
Do you have a passion for digital advertising and a heart for making a difference? At Compassion UK, we’re looking for a dynamic Digital Advertising Specialist to drive our digital campaigns, bringing greater awareness to our mission of releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name.
As a Digital Advertising Specialist, you’ll work within the fast-paced, vibrant and collaborative Marketing and Engagement department. Your key purpose will be to provide management of Compassion UK’s (CUK’s) digital advertising initiatives. By doing this well, you’ll enable greater reach and engagement with existing and potential sponsors, ultimately releasing even more children from poverty in Jesus’ name.
☺ Why You'll Love This Role:
- Use your expertise in digital platforms like Meta Business Manager and Google AdWords to create impactful campaigns.
- Apply your analytical skills to identify trends and deliver data-driven insights.
- Manage projects with precision, ensuring our advertising efforts meet organisational goals.
- Be part of a vibrant, mission-driven team that blends faith with innovative marketing.
Location: Fleet, Hampshire
(*Hybrid working is offered as a benefit. You may work up to 60% of your hours from home and the office is closed on Fridays. However, we reserve the right to vary those arrangements in future)
Hours: Full-time (35 hours) or part-time – we’re flexible!
In return, you will get
♥Flexible and sociable working environment
♥Free parking
♥Access to Compassion House gym with shower facilities
♥Time in Lieu offered
♥Pension scheme with 10% employer contribution
♥Income Protection & Group Life cover
♥Private Medical & Dental cover
♥Electric car scheme
♥Celebrating life milestones such as, birthdays, newcomers, weddings, babies etc
♥Tea and Treat Tuesday
♥Fully equipped kitchen area, with lunch and break out areas
♥Hot-desking, sit where you want, when you want
♥Weekly team prayers and devotionals
♥Compassion updates and worship events
♥Casual dress code
Join us and use your skills for a cause that matters. Ready to make an impact? Apply today
We work in 29 countries partnering with 8,600 local churches within communities experiencing poverty.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to advance our fundraising efforts and have a significant impact on the lives of children and young people in Wandsworth and the surrounding areas.
The Development Manager (Fundraising) will be responsible for developing and implementing the fundraising strategy, to support our mission of inspiring enjoyment and excellence in music for all children and young people. You will be a passionate and experienced fundraiser with exceptional relationship-building skills, and a proven track record of securing significant levels of income from a wide variety of philanthropic sources.
The role involves organising events, building relationships with donors, writing funding applications and creating campaigns to secure income from a range of sources including individuals, trusts and foundations, corporate sponsors and fundraising events.
You will have:
- A proven track record of securing significant levels of income through grants and donations
- Specialised knowledge of trusts and grants fundraising and management.
- The ability to write high quality communications, (fundraising applications, proposals and impact reports).
- Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate complex messages to a wide range of audiences.
- An exceptional eye for detail.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual. If you are looking to return to work after a pause in your career, looking to balance a role with wider family or caring responsibilities, or just simply looking for a change, then we would love to hear from you!
The post requires a degree of flexible working and a willingness to work some evenings and weekends to accommodate service needs, for which time off in lieu will be offered.
Please review the full job description and person specification (download the recruitment pack below).
Please supply a supporting statement explaining why you are interested in the role and how you meet the criteria set out in the person spec as soon as possible and by Mon 2 December 2024.
We may close the application process early if we have a strong field of applicants.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About SHARe KNOWSLEY:
We are a vibrant and impactful charity dedicated to supporting people seeking asylum and refugees in Knowsley, Merseyside. Our mission is: ‘to help refugees thrive not just survive’ by empowering those who have faced unimaginable hardship in providing them with the tools, resources, and opportunities to rebuild their lives with dignity and hope. Through a range of vital services, we work tirelessly to ensure that the rights of refugees and people seeking asylum are protected, they get the necessary support, their voices are heard, and that their contributions are valued in society.
We are seeking a dynamic, compassionate, and visionary CEO who possesses a strong blend of strategic leadership and operational expertise to guide SHARe Knowsley into its next phase of growth. The ideal candidate will not only inspire and motivate teams but also bring proven managerial skills to effectively oversee day-to-day operations, ensure efficiency, and drive sustainable development.
If you:
- Believe everyone has the right to live their best life.
- Are passionate about supporting refugees and people seeking asylum to rebuild their lives.
- Have the commitment, the passion, and the management and leadership skills to lead an organisation that is making a real and lasting impact to the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in society.
Then we have an exciting opportunity for you to lead SHARe Knowsley through the next phase of our development and be at the heart of an organisation that truly makes a difference to the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in our community.
As Chief Executive Officer, you will have the chance to shape the future of SHARe Knowsley, expanding our reach and enhancing the support we provide to some of the most marginalised members of society. If you are a strategic leader with good managerial skills and a commitment to social change, we would love to hear from you.
Role Overview:
Reporting directly to the Trustee Board, as CEO, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, managing operations, and overseeing the overall development of SHARe Knowsley’s services. You will lead fundraising efforts and oversee the charity’s budget to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of SHARe Knowsley. You will lead a passionate and dedicated team of staff and volunteers, ensuring that our programmes are effective, sustainable, and aligned with our mission. You will also play a key role in building relationships with local partners, stakeholders, and funders, as well as advocating for the rights and needs of asylum seekers and refugees, promoting a positive and inclusive organisational culture.
Person Specification:
The ideal candidate will be an experienced leader with a passion for social justice and human rights. You will have a proven track record in a management and leadership role, preferably within the charitable or not-for-profit sector. Ideally, you will have experience of working within the refugee, asylum, or social care sectors. You should be a strategic thinker with strong financial acumen, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build partnerships and influence at all levels. A compassionate and values-driven approach to leadership, with a commitment to social justice and equality.
Job Details:
- Position: Chief Executive officer
- Location: Based in Huyton, and at times, at the drop-ins located in other parts of Knowsley; with an opportunity for hybrid working
- Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours weekly)
- Annual Leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays and gratuity days over Christmas period
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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As a Family Separation Mentor, you will be providing emotional support and guidance to dads who are going through family separation, navigating child-arrangements within the family court system and need support with their mental well-being; especially those who may be experiencing suicidal ideation.
You will manage a caseload of clients and offer guidance with goal setting, communication skills, understanding their situation, planning child arrangements and preparing for family court proceedings, as well as building a positive co-parenting relationship.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support a caseload of clients via regular phone conversations/teams calls offering appropriate guidance, building professional relationships and answering their queries. This may occasionally be face to face support*
- Answering inbound calls on the mentoring helpline to register and support new clients.
- Support clients with their mental wellbeing, through the use of, but not limited to, WEMWBS, Suicide Risk Assessments and Safety Plans.
- Being able to promote and signpost to other departments within Dads Unlimited to ensure our clients receive the support they require.
- Signposting and liaising with external organisations where appropriate, such as; Social Services, Mental Health Services, Police, Local Authority and Cafcass.
- Help promote and facilitate our Co-Parenting Workshop and Court Ready Workshop to our clients.
- General administration relating to client cases.
*Dependant on client location and operational feasibility.
No job description can cover every issue which may arise within the post at various times and the postholder is expected to carry out other du-es from -me to -me that are broadly consistent with those in this job description
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
LitterHeroes Programme Manager
Salary: £ 27,665p.a. - £34,581p.a. dependent on hours
We also offer 27 days of annual leave (pro-rated for hours worked) plus bank holidays and a birthday day off, 8% employer pension contributions, a core hours system of working and enhanced family friendly policies
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 30-37.5 hours per week (we are open to discussing how this may work for you)
Location: Home based with some travel across England
Wigan or London (office or hybrid working) is also available
Keep Britain Tidy is one of the UK’s leading environmental charities. At a time when we are living in a world that is facing its greatest environmental challenges, the work we do has never been more important or more urgent.
We are looking for an experienced and dynamic person to manage our national LitterHeroes programme.
The successful person will have experience in project management, budgets, managing staff and volunteer engagement skills.
This role sits within the Volunteering & Community Engagement team who run a range of programmes and activities for volunteers and will be responsible for the development, management and coordination of the Keep Britain Tidy LitterHeroes programme.
The role will engage with our dedicated volunteers in both the LitterHeroes and LitterHeroes Ambassadors networks who are taking action on litter across the country.
The aim of this role is to develop and deliver the programme to increase the impact our volunteers can have. The post holder will expand engagement with Keep Britain Tidy LitterHeroes and LitterHeroes Ambassadors and increase their support, knowledge, and ultimately the action they take, developing the programme so that it has real impact.
The role will manage these two inspiring networks of volunteers, growing the volunteer base; providing advice; supporting them to take action in their local community; supporting them to promote Keep Britain Tidy’s campaigns; developing online support systems; and measuring and communicating the impact of the work they do.
As we’re moving forward, we recognise that a diverse workforce yields the best results. We embrace all the different identities in the UK, and we want our workforce to reflect that.
Environmental change is affecting us all and we want people from all backgrounds to be part of the solution and help us make the changes that cannot wait. It is for this reason that Keep Britain Tidy has flexible and supportive policies for all our staff and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.
All our roles benefit from generous holiday entitlement and pension contributions, including the opportunity to join the UK’s first net carbon pension scheme and to receive extra days leave for using alternatives to flights. If you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, you just need to let us know.
If you are interested in this job and want to help us, make a difference, please review a copy of the full job description.
After reading the application information, if you would love to work with us, please continue to apply.
As part of the application process, you will need to answer 3 questions, submit a tailored CV and complete equal opportunities monitoring information as we want to try to make sure that our workforce is representative of the population, and we are not excluding any community. Please note that this information will be held separately.
Please ensure that your CV fully demonstrates the essential skills/experience asked for within the Job Description before applying.
Please submit your application before the closing date.
The deadline for applications is 09:00 Monday 16 December 2024
For successful candidates, interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on Thursday 2 January 2025
If you require an in-person interview, please let us know.
Please note - we respectfully ask that previous applicants do not apply.
We have signed the pledge to always #ShowTheSalary for the roles that we advertise.
We are proud winners of the Working Families’ Best Small Employer Award 2021.
No agencies please.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role Purpose
The Senior Accountant will be part of the Khalsa Aid Management Team and will report to the CFO. You will provide financial leadership in all financial areas including production of monthly accounts; financial controls; general accounting; budgets; financial planning and analysis; policy management and adherence; compliance; risk; exchange rate management; key business and financial processes; cost management and auditing. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the organisation’s financial health, compliance and efficient operations.
Key Responsibilities
Financial & Operational Management
- Preparation and approval of all financial reporting materials and metrics; including monthly Business Performance Report, KPI’s, and Management Accounts, Project Aid reporting as well as annual financial reports
- Oversee budgeting, and the implementation of budgets, setting goals.
- Present operational metrics to monitor progress on the efficient spending of KAI Charity Aid funds. Implement a programme of timely corrective actions where necessary thereby implementing best in class practices
- Ensure that financial records and systems are maintained in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and are compliant with Charity reporting requirements
- Ensure compliance with organisation policies and procedures, a robust controls environment is in place and that approval processes are adhered to
- Manage cash flow and exchange risk including proactive working capital management and accurate cash forecasting
- Direct all financial, project-based, and departmental accounting including foreign operations
- Ensure Management Information Systems are appropriate for internal, external and regulatory requirements
- Evaluate business processes, recommend and implement improvements
Team Management
- Provide leadership to the Accounts Assistant by providing clear goals and objectives.
- Lead with a management style that creates a culture that fosters collaboration, encourages cooperation, promotes creativity, values willingness to assume prudent risk and responsibility, reflects a sense of urgency and ensures results driven work environment
- Engage other members of the Khalsa Aid Team to facilitate cross-department collaboration that ensures that all financial and related IT solutions positively support the business’s strategic plan execution, operational delivery, and data collection needs
Detailed tasks to be carried out:
- Day-to-Day Financial Operations:
- Monitor bills, invoicing, donations, and other transactions.
- Oversee the work of the Finance Assistant.
- Register invoices from suppliers and service providers for payment.
- Handle various donation platforms (e.g., JustGiving, Enthuse, Worldpay, Donorbox).
- Post and review month-end journals, accruals, and prepayments.
- Process purchase orders and bills.
- Answer supplier and donor queries.
- Monitor email inboxes and confirm donations.
- Banking and Reconciliation:
- Enter payments in the bank for authorization.
- Complete and check bank reconciliation for various accounts using XERO.
- Monitor restricted fund movements.
- Track and report fund utilization.
- Maintain petty cash and handle cash/cheques.
- Cash Flow Management:
- Monitor cash flow and ensure liquidity for overseas operations.
- Inform Treasurers about fund requirements.
- Arrange cash for overseas travel.
- Payroll Duties:
- Process monthly payroll, including RTI submissions and pension feeds.
- Handle new starters, leavers, absences, and statutory leave/pay.
- File P11D-B for benefits in kind.
- Audit and Compliance:
- Coordinate annual audits with external auditors and department managers.
- Assist in writing and finalizing the Annual Trustee report.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Liaise with auditors and third-party contractors.
- Assist with annual reviews from charity commissions and banks.
- Develop and enforce financial policies and procedures.
- Financial Planning and Analysis:
- Support CFO in month-end and year-end processes
- Assist in forecasting and budget preparation.
- Conduct variance analysis and review balance sheet reconciliations.
- Implement audit recommendations.
- Stay informed about accounting software and technological advances.
- Insurance – ensure adequate cover for insurance.
Role Requirements
- Able to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role to get the job done.
Qualifications/ Skills Required
- Recognised professional accounting qualification or enroute to qualification
- Educated to degree standard
- Work experience is essential – 2-3 years in a busy organisation, preferably a UK charity
- Knowledgeable of the regulatory and reporting requirements for a UK Charity
- Technically and managerially competent with impact awareness of specialist areas including accounting, controls and governance, audit, ethics and risk management
- IT literate – Microsoft, finance and management accounting systems, ERP systems
- Experience in XERO and Gift Aid will be an added advantage
- Additional languages such as Punjabi, Hindi or Urdu would be advantageous
Recognise the whole human race as one
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to strive for a cure.
We’re looking for someone with strong communication skills who is excited by the opportunity to engage with dementia researchers and raise the profile of our research programmes, funding opportunities and events within the research community. This role sits within the Research Directorate, an ambitious, supportive and friendly team, working closely with the Science Communications team and across the wider organisation, to ensure that we are communicating how we are transforming the lives of people affected by all forms of dementia.
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
Research engagement strategy
· Develop and implement a comprehensive research communications and engagement strategy to build our relationship and position with the UK dementia research community.
· Lead cross-functional projects to build our reach and engagement, developing communication plans to engage our research partners to increase our reach to research focussed audiences.
· Oversee the project management of the strategy, including setting objectives, monitoring progress, and evaluating outcomes.
· Identify key opportunities to enhance the visibility and impact of our research through strategic partnerships and digital platforms.
· Track and analyse the effectiveness of communications strategies, using metrics to inform continuous improvement.
· With the Senior Research Manager, identify new opportunities to engage with and support our funded researchers.
Researcher-facing communications
· Manage and deliver the production of high-quality communication and engagement material to our research audiences to engage the wider research community and disseminate information about our funding opportunities, conference and other key programmes such as ECR and research culture pieces.
· Lead on the redevelopment of the researcher-facing website structure, pages and content, to ensure that information about ARUK, funding opportunities, and our strategic programmes are communicated in an engaging way to the dementia research community
· Work with the Senior Science Communications Officer to ensure all researcher-facing materials meet comms best-practice and wider comms plans are developed and supported for launch
· Support the Senior Science Communications officer to deliver research-related public-facing web pages and trade press
Conference and key research programmes
· Lead on the cross-organisational researcher-facing communications activities for the ARUK Conference, supporting the Senior Science Communications Officer to develop and deliver a media and PR plan.
· Support the Senior Research Manager to develop an engaging scientific programme for the conference, using insights and knowledge from the dementia community
· Support the cross-organisational Conference steering group to deliver and communicate development plans and related events.
What we are looking for:
· A degree in relevant biomedical science or equivalent experience
· Experience of working in a research environment and an excellent understanding of the experiences and needs of researchers.
· Strong communication skills with the ability communicate effectively and influence a wide range of stakeholders
· Strong project management skills, with experience managing multiple priorities, overseeing budgets and identifying risks
· A team player who can collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders internally and externally to deliver
· Commitment to ARUK’s vision, mission and values
· Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
· Excellent eye for detail with a focus on continuous improvement
· Willingness to embrace and drive change to maximise impact
· Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise competing demands
· Ability to work independently
· Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight travel
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £43,000 per annum, plus benefits.
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 1st December 2024, with interviews likely to be held on the 10th & 11th December 2024. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2022, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement and were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
• 48th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
• 19th in the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
• 3rd in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.
In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.
In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
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We’re evolving…
As Artsadmin heads towards its 50th year of producing and supporting extraordinary work by ground-breaking artists and creatives, we’re seeking similarly brilliant people to join the team and help us continue to adapt to the world around us.
The Building and Facilities Manager will provide an important role at a crucial time of change for Artsadmin. They will ensure the efficient and sustainable operation of Artsadmin’s vibrant and creative hub, Toynbee Studios, which includes rehearsal studios, managed offices and a cafe.
The ideal candidate will be a motivated and methodical individual who can demonstrate the skills and experience necessary to run a building in a safe and well-maintained way alongside a commitment to providing a warm and welcoming environment for visitors, staff, tenants and hirers. They will have good communication and organisational skills, be task-focused and proactive in their approach.
Be part of an inclusive organisation that centres artists and artistic practice from our home in London’s East End, reaching audiences across the UK and around the world.
Applications close 10am Monday 9th December
Interviews will be held on Thursday 19th December in person
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Digital Project Manager
Type: Full-time (35 hours a week), fixed term 6 months contract
Location: Office-based in London with the flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £43,342 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 3, Profession /Technical
About us
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.
About this job
We’re looking for a confident, skilled and personable Digital Project Manager to help us deliver our ambitious roadmap of digital projects.
You’ll lead on the production of digital, creative, UX, campaign and content-based projects. This’ll include everything from leading on the digital and content element of major campaigns and appeals, through to developing new digital and content-based tools to help people live well with MS.
Working within our combined digital and content team, you’ll thrive working with cross-organisational teams to deliver projects on time, to scope and within budget.
You’ll be super organised and used to capturing requirements, preparing, documenting and delivering projects and reporting on progress.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and vibrant team, who are dedicated to making a difference for people with MS.
We’re keen for you to work where you're most effective and comfortable so we’re flexible about remote working and the pattern of how you work your hours.
Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Monday 2 December 2024
Interested?
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Equal Opportunities
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.
We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.
Disability Confident Employer
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.
You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.
If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.
More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):
Encouraging work life balance
- 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
- More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
- Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)
- Flexible working options
Caring for you and your family
- Generous sick pay entitlement
- More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment
- Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year
- Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis
- Enhanced leave for new parents
- Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
- Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
- 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- Cycle to work scheme
- Death in service scheme
- New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
- In the event of miscarriage or still birth
- To support fertility treatments
- For antenatal appointments for both parents
Thinking about your finances
- Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
- Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
- New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing
Enriching your life at work
- Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
- Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
- New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely
- Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups)
- Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community)
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal
Safeguarding
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.
This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.
We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.
We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.
Your right to work in the UK
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.
You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.
No agencies please.
To fund world-leading research, share the latest information and campaign for everyone's rights. Together we are a community. Together we can stop MS
37 hours per week (5 days out of 6 - 7 trading days)
£25,253.25 per annum
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: Sherwood
Do you like being creative? Or looking for a hidden treasure? Have you got Retail/Management experience? Are you looking for a new challenge ? We are looking for a Shop Manager to lead our team in Sherwood. You will be working in a creative environment, working with donated goods to maximise sales and net contribution.
You will make a real difference to young people in this Country by helping to raise the vital funds needed to support our frontline work. You will need to be driven and focused on making money, and have good communication skills both inside and outside the shop, reaching out to the local community to help build support for the shop.
As a Shop Manager you will manage an Assistant Shop Manager along with a team of diverse Volunteers, you will need to demonstrate that you possess great people skills and that you are confident and competent working with people from different backgrounds creating a welcoming and positive experience for all of our staff, volunteers and supporters.
f you have what it takes to work hard but have some fun along the way then this role 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 young people even more.
We look forward to receiving your application.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
The closing date for applications is midnight on Friday 27th December 2024. If, after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy from Fruday 13th December.
Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
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EXCITING BRAND NEW ROLE!
We are seeking a confident individual, ideally with lived experience of the Armed Forces life to manage all elements of volunteering for our Armed Forces Community project in the Northwest of England, as part of the "Thrive Together" Veterans' Places, Pathways & People Programme (VPPP) in the same region.
This is a part time home-based role with extensive travel, where required, across Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cumbria. Hours are flexible to suit, but will be between Monday to Friday.
A mobile phone, laptop and training is provided. You will need to be a car driver and have access to a car which is essential (business mileage is paid).
Please see attached the full job description and person specification.
The deadline for applications is 5pm Friday 29 November 2024 and interviews will be held virtually on Teams week commencing 9 December 2024.
Please note that you must be a permanent UK resident and already living in the UK, specifically within the Northwest of England. We will not be responding to anyone that does not meet this criteria. Thank you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
22.5 hours per week over 6 days, Monday to Sunday - usually 3 days of 7.5 hours the same days every week - not currently trading on a Sunday.
Additional hours will be required as and when according to business need such as holiday cover.
£23,436.25 FTE - £14,251.77 pro rata (pay review pending).
Benefits: include 28 holidays per year pro rata and all bank holidays pro rata, a stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%. Full details can be found on our website. Free parking nearby.
Location: The Children's Society Shop, The Precinct, Blaydon Shopping Centre, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear.
We are looking for someone who to work alongside the shop manager and our volunteers at our Blaydon Shop. Are you self motivated with strong interpersonal skills and can thrive on challenges that come with assisting in the running of a shop?
We are looking for a person who loves working with people and who has the ability to lead in the absence of the shop manager. Someone with strong interpersonal skills who can drive sales and be able to work closely with staff and volunteers to deliver the best level of customer service. A person who is friendly and positive with good communication skills and a "can do" attitude.
The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.
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.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
The closing date for applications is midnight on Friday 27th December. If, after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy on Friday 13th December.
Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
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