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Job Title: Project Assistant

Position Type: Paid

Reports to: Senior Partnerships & Programmes Officer

Based at: School Food Matters, The Bridge, 7b Parkshot, London TW9 2RD

Working Hours: 5 days a week, 9am-5pm (flexible)

Salary:£28,770

Pension:School Food Matters matches pension contributions at 5% of pensionable earnings

Holiday:31 days including bank holidays that fall on working days.Holidays must be taken during the school holidays

Contract: Permanent

Background to School Food Matters

School Food Matters (SFM) exists to teach children about food and to improve children’s access to healthy, sustainable food during their time at school. We provide fully funded food education programmes to schools. Our experience delivering these programmes informs and strengthens our campaigns, bringing the voices of children, parents and teachers to government policy. 

Job purpose

· To support the team with the organisation and delivery of all food education programmes

Key tasks include:

· Providing project support to the Senior Partnerships and Programmes Officer and Development Manager in both the office and on-site to deliver SFM’s food education programmes, including gathering quotes and photos on projects

· Creating new and maintaining existing relationships with schools

· Delivering some assemblies and workshops to schools

· Supporting existing relationships with programme partners and funders

· Assisting with grant-giving processes

· Supporting the food education team with the preparation of grant monitoring reports

· Keeping up to date with safeguarding requirements and reporting procedures

• Maintaining the ethos of the charity and positively promoting our work at all times

· The Project Assistant will also undertake any other tasks relevant to the affairs of SFM that may arise from time to time.  Therefore, being flexible and approaching the job with an open and positive mindset is essential!

Person specification

Essential

· Strong administrative, organisational, and motivational skills with great attention to detail

· Ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise workload

· Experience of building relationships with partner organisations and individuals

· Comfortable engaging with a variety of audiences (students, school staff and programme partners) including writing and responding to emails, conducting telephone, virtual and face-to-face meetings, running workshops and delivering assemblies

· The ability to be flexible and support with session delivery outside the office as required, sometimes with short notice

· Clear and engaging communication skills, particularly oral

· Excellent IT skills including excel, word and email

· Ability to work in a team, and seek help when needed

· Self-motivated and optimistic with a can-do attitude

Desirable

· Experience of working for a charity or not-for-profit organisation

· Experience of working in education

· An interest in food education and children’s health

· Experience of working with Airtable or another database

· Experience of writing reports

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager to support 2 organisations (Basis Yorkshire and Women’s Counselling and Therapy) at management level to work with the CEOs and senior management teams to ensure that their goals are achieved through effective finance practices. The role will lead on financial management and direction of the organisational budgets, ensuring contract requirements for finance and performance reports are met, whilst ensuring regular updates are provided to effectively manage project budgets and expenses and offer insights into financial risks for the organisations while setting out key procedures to mitigate these and ensuring controls are set and adhered to. The role will support the CEOs and Boards of Trustees in providing robust financial management systems and playing a key role in the fundraising strategy (alongside the CEOs, Business Development Manager, and other relevant roles). The role will be integral to the annual audit process and feed into the organisations’ strategic vision.

Reporting To:  Head of People

Contract type:  Permanent, Full time (37.5 hours)

About The Felix Project

The Felix Project is London's biggest food redistribution charity and the largest end-to-end food redistribution charity in Europe.

Our vision is a London where no one goes hungry and good food is never wasted.

We rescue surplus food from businesses, supermarkets, restaurants and farms. This food is nutritious, in-date, and safe and includes a high proportion of fresh vegetables, fruit, meat and fish. If we did not rescue this food, it would be at risk of going to waste. Instead, we deliver it free of charge to London charities, schools, food banks, food hubs and other organisations serving people in need. Our food is a vital lifeline for children and families, people on low incomes, people who have lost their jobs, the homeless, refugees, domestic abuse survivors, the elderly and keyworkers.

We were founded in 2016 in memory of Felix Byam Shaw, by his father, entrepreneur Justin Byam Shaw.

Purpose of the Job

Reporting directly to the Head of People, you will be a primary point of contact for managers and employees accessing HR services, advising, providing information and guidance on core HR policy and process.

You will play a crucial role in ensuring first-class service delivery and professionalism. You will be responsible for overseeing and supporting all aspects of the employee life cycle, and providing guidance to People Officer and People Administrator.

Please review our job portal for further details on the role, including job description.

Our benefits

• 25 days annual leave per annum (+ bank holidays) plus up to 5 days additional leave for length of service.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave.
• Birthday day off.
• Access to benefit platform for a wide range of discounts on everyday spends plus gym discounts.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme including 24 Hour GP helpline.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Opportunity for free meals whilst working at our Depots.

Application procedure
Please apply via this recruitment portal.

Please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (and make sure that they’re both uploaded before submitting your application).

After you have submitted your application, you have 24 hours in which you can access you application and make edits. We suggest that you complete one last proof-read after submission and double check that your CV etc. uploaded correctly.

The Felix Project can only employ applicants who currently have the right to work in the UK.

Recruitment Timeline

Application deadline: 7th July 2024

We will be assessing candidates and arranging interview as applications come in, so please apply as soon as possible, to avoid missing out on this opportunity. 

People living with Parkinson's value the services and opportunities Parkinson’s UK provides, delivered by committed and skilled colleagues, volunteers and partner organisations. Following an investment of 1.5 million we have the opportunity to build on the quality and reach of our community services. 

About the role 

Volunteers are highly valued at Parkinson’s UK because of the vital contribution they make to our aims for supporting people affected by Parkinson’s.  You’ll provide high quality operational support in the team that exists to provide an excellent volunteering experience for the incredible people who freely give their time to support the Parkinson’s community.

What you’ll do:

• Provide high quality administrative support for the team under the direction of the Operations Manager; 
• Respond to volunteer queries and provide support as and when needed; 
• Assist in the production of materials and and resources and ensure they are disseminated appropriately; 
• Assist colleagues with the recruitment and on-boarding of volunteers including learning opportunities; 
• Carry out the daily administration associated with the volunteer management system (Assemble) and support volunteers in their use of the system; 
• Maintain volunteer records as required;
• Process, upload and send content, news, adverts, email, and updates on Assemble and to other platforms as required; 
• Liaise with the content team for the design of promotional materials; 
• Support with volunteering learning and development, including liaising with suppliers, creating materials and completing training administration.
• Gather and collate feedback on key areas of the team’s work

What you’ll bring:

• An understanding of volunteering and the value it brings to individuals and the community
• A commitment to providing great service standards to volunteers and colleagues 
• Strong administration skills and experience 
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to get things done in a timely manner 
• Ability to work with volunteers as equal partners
• Strong IT skills, with the ability to pick up new systems quickly and use digital systems to work collaboratively 
• Experience of adhering to GDPR and wider data protection requirements 
• A friendly and approachable manner with the ability to quickly build and maintain strong working relationships
• Your creative approach and ability to overcome obstacles to get things done.

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!

Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.

As well as flexible working hours, this role is offered on a flexible contract giving you the opportunity to also work from home three days a week. You’ll be required to cover your own travel expenses to the office.

We are operating rolling recruitment for this vacancy and reviewing applications as they are received. We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we receive sufficient applications for the role, and will interview candidates on a continuous basis. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

We are committed to working with the principles of fairness and equality. All of our applications are anonymous until the interview stage, and we welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We actively encourage people with Parkinson's to apply.

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?  

Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge? 

Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard? 

Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility. 

Due to the award of a new contract, we are looking for an Advocate to join our team in Shetland. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support or already have a Level 2 Award in Independent Advocacy.

About us 

VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations. 

We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most.  For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website. 

About the role 

We have an exciting opportunity for an Advocate to join our team covering Shetland. You will be involved in one-to-one advocacy along with group work across the area; this could be in a clients’ home or other suitable community venue and be home based for telephone for administrative tasks.  Therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential.

This is a part time role for 21 hours per week, applicants who do not hold the Level 2 Award in Independent Advocacy will start on £22,500 per annum pro-rata. 

About you 

We actively encourage applications from those who are long term unemployed. 

Desirably you will have some experience of working, providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education, training, benefits, employment, care and support. 

You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance. 

How will you make a difference? 

You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support. 

You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options. 

You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support.  You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them.  You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard.  This can be through 1-2-1 advocacy or in a group setting. 

Professional Development? 

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain or to already hold, the Level 2 Award in Independent Advocacy with disciplines suitable for the role they work in. 

Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro-rata 

• 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution 

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme 

• Separate Life Assurance Cover 

• Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc 

• Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme 

• Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance 

• Support with continuous professional development 

Equality and Diversity 

VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values, and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential. 

VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options. 

How to apply 

To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form. 

Important Dates: 

Closing date for applications; noon on Sunday 7th July, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date. 

Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification. 

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

We look forward to hearing from you. 

NB: 

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

Role Purpose

To create and maintain an effective wholistic service to the Community of 9 Religious Sisters resident in a single property in Colchester.

To establish and maintain effective services and standards including administration and record keeping, for the individual Sisters and for the smooth running and upkeep of the house.

To ensure healthcare assessments of Sisters needs are undertaken and that direct payments for their care are negotiated with the local authority, together with any further allowances to which they are entitled.

To and create a warm, comfortable and safe environment for the Sisters, offering flexibility and a range of support and care, enabling them to live their lives as safely, comfortably and independently as they can, with staff in place to support them.

To liaise with the Sisters in the Community and to work alongside them in creating and maintaining a happy, safe and welcoming home which provides high levels of support and care.

Principal Duties:

A Health and Wellbeing:  Main tasks

 · appointing, leading, training and co-ordinating a team of carers to provide adequate and appropriate 24/7 care

· preparing staff rotas and leading staff meetings as and when needed.

· facilitating the health and wellbeing of the sisters as requested by:

o Making health related appointments and driving/arranging transport for Sisters to and from such appointments.

o Accompanying residents to appointments and undertaking hospital visits as required, in agreement with the Community. Or allocating another carer to do the same

o Arranging for visits from medical and health professional visits (eg: District nurses, care staff, Physiotherapy etc.) as required.

o  ensuring Sisters who are unwell are provided with meals in their rooms if required

o sitting with Sisters and read to them and help with email and personal correspondence, if requested.

o Being aware of any changing needs and circumstances in Sister’s health and wellbeing and agree and arrange for additional support to meet the particular needs of the Sisters.

o As requested, providing additional personal support to a Sister who may have a health concern requiring additional help. This might on occasion, include some help with dressing and personal care.

o helping the Sisters with use of technology as requested including helping with emails and finding things online.

o encouraging and assisting those community members who want to be involved in gardening or any other activity.

B In conjunction with the Community Operations manager:

· To ensure that high levels of cleanliness are maintained, working with the contract cleaners.

· To liaise with the individuals providing those services if any changes or additional tasks are required.

· To understand and assist with all health and safety requirements and statutory obligations, in relation to the buildings and contents of the premises.

· To act on and record any accidents and safety concerns in a timely manner.

C Domestic needs: 

· To assist with the Sisters’ laundry as and when they require it.

· To ensure all curtains and bedlinen are cleaned and replaced when needed, as agreed by the Sisters.

· To ensure household equipment is maintained in accordance with legislation and needs and discuss and agree any replacement or additional equipment when required.

D Meals

· to employ and oversee kitchen/cooking staff as needed to ensure all meal and dietary requirements are met

· To undertake shopping for household requirements where required.

· To set up online shopping for the Sisters, liaising with them about their needs and helping them with this.

E General

· To facilitate the best use of the building for the Sister’s welfare and undertake practical tasks in relation to this as required.

· To ensure cover for all services is provided at all times and that the community is aware of any cover arrangements.

· To assist with the organisation of occasional events and funerals at the request of the Sisters.

· If requested, to make arrangements for refreshments for individuals, groups and meetings.

· To undertake any other duties that can reasonably be required of the role.

 Personal Requirements:

A background in healthcare and supervising staff

Confident driver with clean driving licence

Knowledge of the care sector including accessing services and local authority allowances

Able to maintain confidentiality

Appreciation of the Catholic ethos of the house

Full DBS clearance for this role

 

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our flagship apprenticeship role at Magic Breakfast. The role will be part of a small, enthusiastic and happy team who will support the apprentice through their level 3 HR Apprencship and help them navigate the working world.

The successful candidates will be enthusiastic and energetic, bring integrity, be willing to commit time to the role, and be passionate about addressing hunger as a barrier to education. A clear alignment with Magic Breakfast's values and mission will be an important differentiator between applicants.

While Magic Breakfast welcomes applications from everyone, to better serve its communities it has identified that we would particularly benefit from: young people earlier in their careers, people who have lived experience of poverty, navigating socio-economic adversity or were eligible for free school meals, and people from a minority ethnic background.

Job Title: People and Culture Apprentice

Reporting to: Strategy Lead and EA to CEO

Location of work: Home based with the expectation to attend the office at least 2/3 days per week dependent on organisational activities, this expectation will be reviewed after the first quarter. Travel expenses will be paid. There may be other ad hoc additional days for team days and organisational away days.

As this is an apprentice role you will have a designated 1 day a week to undertake apprenticeship related activity or focused study, this will be agreed with your line manager and flexibility will be available for how this is managed.

Contract type: Apprentice - fixed term for duration of apprenticeship.

Contract Length: 24 months. There is potential for a permanent contract at the end of 24 months dependent on organisational growth, financial circumstances and business need. 

Salary: Starting Salary £20,400 (2024/2025) increasing to £22,950 (2025/2026) after the first year on successful progress in the apprenticeship and in meeting expectations in the role.

BACKGROUND

Magic Breakfast is a registered charity providing healthy breakfasts to children and young people in the UK who arrive at school too hungry to learn, and expert support to their schools. Over 200,000 children and young people are on roll at Primary, Secondary, ASL / Special Educational Needs Schools and Pupil Referral Units that the charity works with, in disadvantaged areas of Scotland and England. Providing breakfast ensures that children start their school day with the energy and nutrition they need to be able to make the most of their morning lessons. Magic Breakfast also undertakes research, and campaigns for long-term solutions to end hunger as a barrier to learning.

This is an exciting time to join Magic Breakfast if you wish to make a difference to the lives of children. We are expanding our team to meet the challenge of ending child morning hunger, both for now and for good.

JOB PURPOSE

The People and Culture Apprentice will have a varied, critical remit; supporting central administration and the executive office as well as the People and Culture team to deliver an outstanding day to day HR service. The role will support with all areas of the life cycle including, recruitment, induction, onboarding, and administrative support.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support with recruitment administration, including scheduling interviews and responding to candidate questions.

• Support People and culture to maintain accurate and efficient administrative systems ensuring it is compliant with data protection laws.

• Support People and Culture with internal communications

• Be the first point of contact for general queries via email or phone, delegating or managing responses as appropriate in a timely manner and providing excellent customer service to external and internal enquiries.

• Assist in preparation of reports and papers for relevant meetings.

• Attend meetings, publish agendas, take and distribute minutes and follow-up on actions where necessary.

• Work with Corporate Partnerships Team to manage the Fora and other corporate donor  relationships.

• Act as the point of contact for internal and external visitors when in the office.

• Order home working equipment for staff and manage equipment requests.

  Please read the full job description attached for more infromation

WHAT WE OFFER

At Magic Breakfast we value our employees and work hard to develop offer a supportive, respectful culture which enables everyone to bring their whole self to work.

• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

• long service leave ( 1 additional day per year)

• end of year closure

• enhanced pension

• cash back health plan

Please see our job pack below for more informtion 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Should you wish to discuss the role before applying please email our People and Culture Team, hr @magicbreakfast. com

Shortlisting -8th, 9th and 10th July

First interview in person at our office -17th July

Second interview including work trial at our offices – 24th July

Please note that this is a fixed-term contract for 8 months, starting September 2024

Location: Flexible with some paid travel to London (if based outside of London)​

A little bit about the role 

We seek a graduate with excellent communication skills for our Recruitment team. You must be able to manage data, multitask, and adapt to dynamic environments. Enhance Frontline’s social worker training selection process with autonomy and a commitment to continuous improvement.

The Recruitment team is responsible for sourcing, selecting and hiring for 500 places for Approach Social Work (previously known as the Frontline programme) in local authorities across England.

We think the internship at Frontline is unlike other internships. You’ll be given plenty of opportunity to develop key skills for your future career, while also holding a core role within the team. You will be joining us at our busiest time and so will have day to day coordinator responsibilities throughout the year. This makes it a great first step into your career as you’ll have real practical examples to take forward. You will work with the Selection Manager and Selection Officers to ensure the delivery of a highly effective and efficient recruitment process and to ensure the candidate experience is positive throughout.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Facilitate at Approach Social Work assessment centres, supporting assessors and sharing responsibility for ensuring days run smoothly and consistently​
• Manage the logistics involved in planning and delivering over 40 assessment centre days (e.g. responding to candidate queries, monitoring candidate sign up, scheduling assessors)​
• Act as first point of contact for candidates experiencing technical difficulties with IT systems used as part of selection process.

A little bit about you 

The role would suit a recent graduate with experience in event planning, logistics coordination, or customer service. We’re looking for someone who is detail-oriented and excels at managing multiple tasks and priorities. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator who can support candidates through the selection process, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure smooth operations at assessment centers.

We have a fast-moving culture within the team and organisation, so we’re looking for someone who is who is well organised, details-focused and can use their initiative to do what works. You will have excellent communication skills, be able to build relationships with people and be willing to learn. There are lots of opportunities for growth and development in this role – and for the right candidate to make the role their own. 

If you feel you have the skills to make a real impact and contribute to creating lasting social change for children and families, we would love to hear from you. 

We have increased the diversity of Frontline’s workforce in the last 12 months, but we need to do more to have greater racialised minority representation in our senior roles. We know the value racialised minority voices bring and therefore, we are strongly encouraging applicants from these backgrounds to apply. We are also a disability confident employer and welcome applicants with disabilities.

We reserve the right to close this role ahead of the deadline once we reach a suitable number of applications, so please apply as soon as you can!

Are you passionate about using data to drive social change and improve outcomes for women who are in or at risk of contact with the criminal justice system?

Join The JABBS Foundation as their new Database & Impact Manager and make a real difference!

Salary: £49,487.50
Team: Women and the Criminal Justice System
Location: Birmingham / London (Hybrid working model)
Duration: 2-year contract, with the possibility of extension
Hours: Full-time (35-hour week), flexible hours considered (minimum 28 hours)
Benefits: 11% pension scheme, 25 days annual leave and flexible working

The JABBS Foundation is dedicated to supporting women who are in or at risk of contact with the criminal justice system. They partner with women’s centres across the UK to develop their capacity to use data to improve outcomes and drive their influencing work. They are passionate about justice, rights, and empowering women.

The Role:

As the Database & Impact Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing, customising, and optimising their case management software, Microsoft Dynamics. You will work closely with stakeholders, including Pragmatiq, the University of Birmingham, and Trust Impact, to enhance data capabilities and build data maturity across their network.

Key Responsibilities:

* Database Development & Management: Design, develop, and maintain Microsoft Dynamics for women’s centres. Lead on requirements gathering and improvements to enhance functionality and user experience.
* Training & Support: Train team members and stakeholders on Microsoft Dynamics and Power BI, fostering a positive data culture.
* Compliance & Best Practices: Ensure compliance with GDPR and data retention policies. Lead the annual IT audit for Microsoft Dynamics.
* National Travel: Occasional travel to women’s centres and other locations across the UK (estimated two days a month).

Who We’re Looking For:

We are seeking a dynamic individual with extensive experience in database administration and development, particularly focusing on case management systems. You should demonstrate a strong passion for justice and rights, coupled with exceptional communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

This involves:

* Proven track record in successfully delivering complex projects.
* Experience in creating and delivering training materials for diverse stakeholders.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics and Power BI is highly desirable, but we can consider experience with similar software.
* Knowledge of GDPR and data protection requirements.

This role combines database administration with impact and learning. While extensive expertise in database administration is required, they welcome applicants who are committed to developing their skills in impact and learning. Ideally, you will have previous experience in the social sector, specifically within the charity and non-profit sector. However, individuals with similar backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

If you are committed to making a positive impact and meet these qualifications, we would be thrilled to hear from you. Please send a copy of your CV or profile to Priya Vencatasawmy and Neil Hogan at Charity People.

Closing date: 9am Friday the 19th of July

Due to the sensitive nature of the role, we are accepting applications on a rolling basis, if you are unable to meet the deadline, please let Neil know.

Charity People actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the 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 do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Secretary / Office Manager

Temp - Perm for the right candidate.

Full time - (Monday - Friday)

Salford

Hourly rate - dependent on experience

Morgan Hunt is working closely with an organisation whose mission is to enhance and enrich the lives of individuals. They do this through creating a non - discriminatory, non - judgemental, safe, supporting and friendly environment, providing quality supporting housing to assist in reducing homelessness for the social excluded. Along with this, they aim to empower individuals and promote independence.

We are currently looking for a Secretary / Office Manager to be based at their head office in Salford. This role is initially on a temporary basis with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

The role of Secretary / Office Manager includes.

• Processing referrals into the service
• Inputting referrals into the electronic database
• Processing and filing invoices.
• Booking client interviews
• Taking support charge and recording payment accurately
• Managing the office diary
• Scanning, filing, and shredding.
• Taking meeting minutes
• Recording housing benefit payments from schedules and spreadsheets to the Housing Manager
• Collating maintenance tasks
• Recording inventories
• Ensuring ex tenants post is returned to send.
• Ordering stationary and other commodities
• Maintaining two small offices
• Emailing and liaising with company partners
• Preparing PowerPoint presentations

We are looking for someone who is organised, diligent and has the ability to multitask within a busy, faced paced environment. You will be computer literate and ideally have experience of inputting and maintaining data and spreadsheets. Experience of general office management would be beneficial for this role.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Rays of Sunshine is an award-winning national charity that brightens the lives of seriously ill young people and their families by granting wishes and providing ongoing support in hospital and within the community. Every day of the year the charity gives brave and deserving children across the UK the chance to put their illness on hold and do something they have previously only dreamed of.

The role:

We are seeking a Wish Granter with a “can-do” attitude to deliver bespoke, creative, high-quality and meaningful experiences to seriously ill children and their families. You will be responsible for planning and managing a portfolio of wish experiences including researching, planning and booking experiences, negotiating quotes and gift in kind with vendors and managing timeframes and budgets.

Requirements:

Creativity, organisational skills and the ability to empathise and communicate with wish children and their families are all key to this role. You will need to have excellent organisational skills, experience in project or event management, and ideally have some experience working with children and young people. 

• Place of work: Berkeley House, 304 Regents Park Road, London N3 2JX.
• Hybrid working is available with a minimum of 2 days in the office
• Salary: £27k - £33k
• Contract: Full time (37.5 hours per week) Permanent 
• Benefits: Unlimited annual leave 
• Learning, development and training opportunities

Closing date: for applications  Sunday 30th June 2024

Interviews: Monday 8th July 2024

Position:  Kingston BuddyUp Coordinator

Location: From our office in Teddington, Richmond Upon Thames, London

Salary: pro rata of £25,500-£28,000 depending on experience, incl OLW

Hours: Part time, 21 hours per week, some flexibility on days/hours as the service can involve some evening work.

Contract: 2 years with potential for extension

Annual Leave: 25 days leave plus bank holidays (Pro rata)

Closing Date:  10am on Tuesday 9th July

Note: please get your application in as soon as possible as we are shortlisting and interviewing as soon as suitable candidates apply.

Richmond AID has successfully delivered the BuddyUp project in Richmond and Kingston for more than 10 years. We have established referral routes into the project and good links for attracting volunteers. This role is to work supporting young people in the borough of Kingston and you will work closely with our Richmond BuddyUp Coordinator.

BuddyUp Coordinator is a fun and exciting role at Richmond AID which requires someone who is motivated, creative and can work from their own initiative. The Buddy Up Coordinator will match disabled young people aged 14 to 17 to a volunteer buddy who will support them to access services and leisure opportunities. This post will be based in our offices in Teddington and will predominantly cover the borough of Richmond though at times you may also provide support in the borough of Kingston.

Your role is to recruit and train the volunteers, and then match them with a young person, providing ongoing support to young people and volunteers. You will work closely with our Kingston Buddy Coordinator running joint monthly group activities. So far trips have included bowling, cinema, crazy golf, shopping, days out in London, laser tag, boat trips, etc.

About you

You will be organised, and ideally have experience of running a project and experience of working with disabled people and/or young people. Training can be provided. You will have excellent communication and IT skills, administrative skills and be fully competent on Microsoft applications. You will have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Events Manager

Location: Home-based
Contract Type: Permanent/ Full time
Salary: £39,867 - £44,297
Hours: 37.5 hours
Benefits: 27 days holiday + bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles), perk scheme access, life assurance, paid compassionate leave, enhanced sick pay, Cycling UK membership plus many more staff benefits.

There’s never been a better time to join the team! Our client have launched an ambitious new strategy – and they want you to be part of it. There are loads of reasons to love cycling, even if you’re not someone who cycles. From cutting pollution, to making us healthier and happier, cycling can help us all thrive.

They want everyone to enjoy the benefits cycling offers to people and the planet. They’ll be sharing more information on their strategy soon but, it will focus on encouraging more short journeys by bike; promoting cycling as a popular, enjoyable, and safe activity for everyone; and striving to make every cycling experience a great one. Go with them on their journey and help them have more impact than ever before!

Tell them why you are the person to drive impact in this capacity. Explore the attached job description for full details on this exciting opportunity. Complete the application form expressing why you are the right candidate for this opening. Focus on gearing your supporting statement to exemplify how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly referring to the person specification. This enables the selection panel to assess your relative strengths against the specified criteria.

They are an inclusive organisation and would particularly welcome applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. They strongly believe that diversity strengthens their work. If you are already passionate about cycling, that’s great, many of them are too! But if you are simply really excellent at what you do, no matter what your background, that is what matters most.

You may have experience in the following: Coordinator, Event Planner, Events Director, Race Organizer, Event Specialist, Event Supervisor, Event Operations Manager, Event Producer, Event Project Manager, Event Marketing Manager, Event Logistics Manager, Event Program Manager, Event Administrator, Event Coordinator, and Cycling Event Executive.

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Want to make your community a better place?

Want to enable young people to have positive lives?

Want to be part of a supportive, dynamic, fun & quality team?

Want to grow in confidence and experience?

Oasis Community Hub East Southampton are recruiting for an experienced team leader to work alongside our Strategic Community Development Lead and the youth and community hub team in East Southampton.  This positive, adaptable and talented leader will help us to strengthen, sustain and grow our range of youth and community programmes.

The role will encompass integrated community and youth support activities. Leading a small and passionate team of employees and volunteers to develop the use of the Harefield Hub space and deliver youth provision and the food pantry. The role will be focussed on the East Southampton community surrounding Oasis Academies Mayfield and Sholing and the Harefield Hub space. Working together with the Strategic Community Development Lead you will also be part of the Oasis Community development across Southampton.

Key responsibilities will be:

· To build positive and supportive working partnerships with the local community, supporting them to access Hub services and activities to develop their skills, knowledge and aspirations.

· To work with the Strategic Community Development Lead to create a plan to deliver joined up services that address the needs of the local neighbourhood, including community projects, holiday provision, and volunteer, family and youth support.

· Provide leadership and line management to, the youth project and the pantry leads, building a positive and well-functioning team that models the Oasis ethos and values. Supporting them in the day to day running and development of these projects.

· Lead on all aspects of the day-to-day administration and supervision of a team of volunteers and their activities, developing and inspiring them to develop best possible practice to meet the needs of the local Hub deploying volunteers’ strengths and acting as an authentic role model.

The successful post holder must have:

· Self-motivation, resilience, with excellent organisational and inter-personal skills.

· Successful experience of working with parents / carers (voluntary or paid work)

· Proven experience of community development and working with young people.

· Experience working with challenging behaviours and attitudes.

· Knowledge of safeguarding practices and health and safety.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team, working in a community and education setting.  As part of the package, Oasis offers:

· A pension scheme, offering 7% employer contribution.

· A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays).

· Policies which promote well-being and are family friendly.

Click "Apply" on this page, or go to the Oasis UK charity website to find out where to email your CV including a Supporting Statement . Your Supporting Statement should be no more than two A4 pages, must address the following question:

Please expand on your CV to tell us about relevant skills, experience and qualification you have, that relate to the job description and person specification.

Completed applications should be returned by 9am on Monday 1st July 2024.

Interviews will take place in Southampton on 11th July 2024.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers, please let us know. 

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. 

The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK.  Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.

Oasis Hub East Southampton

Full-time hours

Permanent Contract

Salary: £29,319 per annum

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1163889