Customer Service Administrator Jobs in Westminster, Greater London
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Job Title: Customer Service Executive
Reporting to: Customer Service Manager
Salary: £25,500 + generous non-contributory pension, 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
Hours: 9am to 5.30pm reducing to 9am to 5pm during August & December
We offer working from home 3 days per week, with 2 days in the office minimum per week
Flexible working hours offered after satisfactory completion of probationary period
Primary Responsibility
As Customer Service Executive you will be responsible for ensuring you provide exceptional Customer Service to our external customers. This means striving to delight them at every opportunity and ensuring that their experience of CharityJob is a great one. You will also be responsible for providing administrative support to your internal customers, the Sales Team, to enable them to spend more of their time on activity that results in revenue generation.
The Role
- Taking responsibility for the achievement of the set criteria of administrative tasks ensuring they are completed within the specific timeframes as outlined by the Customer Service Manager.
- To prioritise on answering incoming calls (with some outgoing calls where necessary).
- Organise your workload & be accountable for ensuring the set criteria of tasks agreed are completed consistently and on time.
- To prepare daily, weekly, monthly stats / sales reports as required
- To provide administrative holiday cover for Account Managers to ensure that client requests are actioned.
- Passing customer feedback on to the product, marketing, or sales team to improve CharityJob’s offerings and services.
- Escalating customer enquiries to the appropriate team or person and when necessary, to raise support desk tickets and action follow ups to ensure a satisfactory resolution.
- To be responsible for accurate cleansing and administration of our recruiter database.
- Stay up to date with CharityJob’s new Products & Features.
- To consistently demonstrate a pleasant demeanour, show a can-do mentality & always act as a positive role model both in attitude and application to the task.
- To support other internal departments when needed and as agreed with the CSM.
The Person
- Passionate about delighting customers
- Friendly & outgoing telephone manner
- Fantastic communication skills, both verbal and written
- Detail oriented
- Organised, proactive and a good problem solver
- A great team player with a positive attitude
Does this sound like you? If yes, we would love to hear from you, so please submit your application now!
Please note, phone interviews will not begin until the week commencing the 18th November 2024.
The Company
CharityJob is the UK’s largest and most specialised job board carrying non-profit, NGO, social enterprise, CIC, and voluntary jobs. As the first charity specialist job site in the UK, we demonstrate over two decades’ worth of insight and personal experience, aligning passionate candidates with inspiring organisations.
We're a small friendly team where the culture is entrepreneurial, practical, approachable, and fun all within a stretching environment.
Application Instructions
Please click on the ‘Quick Apply’ button to submit your application.
Regretfully we are only accepting applications for this role from applicants who live in the UK and live within a commutable distance to Norbiton, Kingston upon Thames.
We help charities find people who share their purpose, faster, easier and fairly.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Qualifications
• A standard pass or above in both Mathematics and English at GCSE level;
• Two A levels or a vocational qualification at level three; or
• Have gained an equivalent level of learning through work experience.
Experience
• Significant experience in an administrative role,preferably in a client/customer-facing environment, and ideally in a training, education, or membership setting.
• Knowledge of higher education or professional healthcare training, in relation to psychotherapy or counselling, desirable.
• Experience of working with an invoice processing system desirable but not essential.
• Experience of working with learning management systems (LMS) like Moodle, Mentimeter is desirable but not necessary.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Ease and experience working in a client focused /customer service environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to compose communications to a wide range of professionals, and to take accurate minutes.
• Good general computer literacy including competency in Microsoft Office, databases, Zoom and Microsoft Teams, and the ability to be self-supporting.
• Able to work with a wide range of people including senior volunteers.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Able to work independently and be proactive, when appropriate. Ideally the successful candidate will be able to exercise their judgement about when to draw on colleagues’ expertise and ask for assistance.
• Methodical with good attention to detail
• Ability and commitment to maintain strict confidentiality.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is seeking a Buildings Support Administrator to play a key role within the Parish Area Support team, based from St James' Clapton.
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Building Support Administrator to oversee the development and optimization of buildings within the Hackney cluster of a strategic funded programme. This cluster of churches in the Catholic tradition are working collaborative on a new mission project in the North-East Hackney area.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all buildings are maintained to the highest standards and provide ongoing support to the local clergy.
You will be supporting churches in the Hackney area, working one day per week at St James Clapton with the remaining hours supporting other local churches.
Job responsibilities
Administrative
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Oversee maintenance of all equipment and buildings, ensuring compliance with relevant regulation e.g. photocopiers, boiler servicing, gas and electrical safety.
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Maintain building related records & liaise with Building Development Consultants.
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Administer Church bookings – including managing the bookings diary, dealing with enquiries, taking and confirming bookings on a selective basis depending on the suitability of the event/group. Invoice all bookings and record payments.
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Act as main contact point with tenants of church properties. Ensure we meet our landlord obligations, rent and utilities payments are collected on time, contracts are kept up to date and renewed as necessary
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Maintain a close relationship with all users of our buildings and resolve any problems they may have
Reception and Hospitality
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Provide a friendly and professional welcome to visitors to the church and office.
Other
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Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on the main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Essential
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Educated to A-Level or equivalent standard.
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Experience of providing administrative support in a busy working environment.
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Administratively efficient.
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Good time management skills, including ability to set priorities.
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IT proficiency (MS Office).
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Empathetic to the mission and values of the Church of England
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Right to work in the UK
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The person will not require a basic DBS check
Desirable
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Administration related qualification.
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Some understanding of Church of England structures and ministerial training/development.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification.
About the London Diocesan Fund
The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocesan of London comprises of c400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway.
The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.
We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.
Safeguarding
The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Benefits of working with us
The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits:
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Competitive remuneration package
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27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
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15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
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Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
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Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months’ of employment
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Season ticket loans of public transport
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Access to Benenden Health Insurance
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EAP counselling through Health Assured
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Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles
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Two additional paid days for community volunteering
Interviews will be held on the morning of 2nd December 2024 and the afternoon of 5th December 2024.
Job title: Senior Programme Coordinator
Term: Full time, two-year fixed contract with the option to extend
Salary: £36,920 + generous benefits
Location: Office located in Victoria, London. We encourage flexible working and have a hybrid working policy in place with expectations of one to three days in the office per week.
Closing date: 12 noon, 25 November 2024
Interviews: 3 and 4 December
Working as part of our development and engagement directorate, this is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to further develop their project and event management skills within a busy and high performing team.
Our Digital Boards programme provides leadership development support to NHS Boards through bespoke board development sessions, peer learning events and written outputs. This role will involve working with the programme team and project partners to deliver a high volume of outputs every year.
To apply, please send a CV and cover letter setting out why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification to NHS Providers HR team.
Please also complete the online interactive equal opportunities monitoring form as part of your application.
Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. NHS Providers is not able to offer visa sponsorship
NHS Providers is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality, beliefs, or disability. To be successful in this role you will need to be personally committed to being anti-racist and support our broader diversity work across all protected characteristics.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join Westway Trust as a Property Assistant, providing efficient and responsive administrative support across the full property team. You will be a friendly, motivated, and active administrator who will play a key role in the smooth running of the property department.
You will be pro-active, organised, with good initiative being the main point of contact responding to estate and property related enquiries and reports of issues, from tenants, customers, contractors and the community. You will therefore need to possess or demonstrate a willingness to provide a good level of customer service with property knowledge.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Provide efficient and effective administrative support across the Property team, including daily active filing, archiving, photocopying, scanning and record keeping.
- Initial point of contact for enquiries to the Property team.
- Provide a responsive customer service handling system to record such enquiries.
- Coordinating the general day-to-day activities of the Head of Property & Estates in relation to emails, posts, and voicemails.
- Assisting in the preparation and maintenance of property particulars, void reports, and reviewing property marketing websites for current information.
- Cross-referencing and managing the prospective tenant’s selection list with the historical enquiry list and alerting the team of any repeat/active enquiries.
- Regular visits to Trust premises to record any Health and Safety/Fire Risk Assessment breaches and reporting these to the appropriate Facilities Management team member.
- Assist with attending Unit Base Parking/Filming/Events on the estate, recording any infringements of agreements on site, and notifying the appropriate team member for further follow-on action.
- Preparing notification details for relevant authorities for entry and exit of tenants – rates, utilities, etc.
- Assisting with servicing property meetings (i.e., circulating papers, coordinating actions where required).
- Responsible for the recording of void premises and issuing of building keys.
- Occasionally provide assistance to the Trust’s reception/office manager for general office duties and reception cover if required.
Knowledge and Experience:
- A minimum of one year’s experience in a busy property department.
- A broad understanding of commercial property or demonstrable experience of transferable skills if you are from a different sector.
- Customer focused, with the ability to provide a friendly and efficient service to customers, staff and tenants.
- Good time management, attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure with changing priorities.
- Excellent administrative skills.
- High level IT skills and experience of using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Personal skills:
- A personable and collaborative approach, with experience of developing and maintaining positive relationships with a range of stakeholders.
- Good communication skills, orally and in writing.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a multi-cultural and diverse environment.
- Connections to/understanding of the local area would be highly desirable.
Benefits of working with us:
- Great location in the heart of Portobello, North Kensington
- Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per year + statutory bank holidays
- Sick pay scheme
- Investor in People (IiP) employer
- Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Season ticket / bicycle loan
- Free eye test voucher
There is a rolling deadline for this position. We encourage applicants to submit their application as soon as possible, as this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time. An early application is therefore strongly recommended.
We exist to work together with the local community to enable North Kensington to thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an experienced administrator and facilities manager, with a heart for building communities?
We are looking for someone with stamina, competence and proven abilities to establish a new post. This role will strengthen the capacity of a local community hub in a fascinating part of the borough of Lewisham.
The successful candidate will have strong administrative skills, the ability to work discreetly and confidentially within an ethnically and socially diverse setting, computer literacy to intermediate level in Word and Excel, mature interpersonal skills, and sympathy with the ethos of Christ Church United Reformed Church where the post will be based.
To be a place of kindness and hospitality where individuals and communities flourish.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Could you be our next Kids Club Leader? We love children at Christ Church London and we are looking for a fun and dynamic Kids Ministry Leader to work at our growing Stockwell service. As the Kids Ministry Leader you will play a crucial role in guiding and nurturing the spiritual growth of children and their families within the Stockwell community. Working with the local Service Leader and Head of Families you will provide leadership, spiritual oversight and organisation to the Kids Club and create a fun and engaging environment where the children and the team can thrive!
This role involves working with children aged between 3 and 13 years and we currently have around 25 children on our books - a number that is growing! The wider service currently has around 50 adults attending and another 5-10 babies from age 0-3.
Roles and responsibilites
Sundays
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Ensure all families, both new and regular receive a fantastic welcome to church
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Oversee all Sunday Kids Club groups and teams, leading one session per week
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Set up the kids rooms before the session, ensuring we have all the resources needed
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Be a role model for how to lead sessions, enabling new members of the team to learn and grow
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Ensure that children are safe in our care and to liaise effectively with the Safeguarding Lead
Midweek
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Prepare each Sunday’s service, in conjunction with the Head of Families and Sutton Kids Worker, following the shared curriculum.
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Set rotas termly and work with volunteers to manage any gaps in the rota.
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Communicate to parents regarding Sundays and the curriculum.
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Collaborate with the Stockwell Service Leader and Head of Families to ensure teams are well staffed and trained.
Wider Responsibility
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Attend relevant core team meetings with Stockwell team with other ministry leaders
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Initiate projects and events as and when required in conjunction with Stockwell Service Leader and Head of Families (e.g. Easter / Christmas events for kids)
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Ad hoc projects, tasks and training as and when required
Person Specification
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Deep Christian faith: A strong personal relationship with God and a passion for children's ministry which would typically be seen through existing church involvement and service
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Fun: passionate with the ability to engage children and adults alike
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Integrity and accountability: Holds oneself and others accountable, models ethical behaviour and integrity, maintaining clear boundaries as appropriate
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Empathy and patience: Understanding and patience when working with children and their families.
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Self-motivation: able to drive activities forward
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Reliability: punctual and excellent time management
Skills and Competencies
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Leadership skills: ability to lead, inspire, and manage a team of volunteers
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Communication skills: effective in communicating biblical teachings in an engaging and age-appropriate manner
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Organisational skills: competent in planning, organising, and executing programs and events.
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Thinking outside the box: able to problem solve and create solutions to problems
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Tenacity: a hard worker who sets ambitious goals and perseveres to achieve them
Experience
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Experience with working with children and adults
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Team leadership: Experience in recruiting, training, managing volunteers
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Spiritual leadership: able to demonstrate regular involvement and leadership responsibilities in the life of their church and confident in leading others spiritually
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Able to demonstrate good sound knowledge of the bible and its application in daily life
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Safety and child protection: Knowledge of child safety protocols and commitment to maintaining a safe environment.
Employment type
Part time, 4 hours on Sunday morning, 2 hours midweek
There is a genuine occupational requirement for the successful applicant to be a committed Christian. It will be necessary to work on Sundays and occasional evenings, and it is expected that the post holder will have a vibrant and active Christian faith which is essential for the credibility and performance of this role. A DBS check is required for this role. Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship; applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
Please get in touch if you require further information. Thank you for considering the work of Christ Church London.
Please send a CV, including pastoral and professional reference details, and a covering letter by 15 November 2024.
Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.
Please get in touch with Sophie if you require further information.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title - Service Administrator
Contract – Permanent, Full-time
Hours - 35 hours per week
Salary – £23,933 per annum
Location – London, WC1 (Hybrid Working)
About Coram Voice
Coram Voice is part of the Coram Group of charities. We are a leading children’s rights organisation. We champion the rights of children and young people. We get young voices heard in decisions that matter to them and work to improve the lives of children in care, care leavers and others who depend upon the help of the state.
Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people. We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.
Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic administrator to join the children’s rights charity Coram Voice. This is an exciting opportunity for a well-organised and professional individual to join our vibrant office in London to support our services and work with children and young people in and leaving care. You will be a great communicator who is systematic; comfortable with people at all levels of seniority and adept at talking to children and young people.
The post holder will be responsible for providing responsive and effective administrative support to our independent service by arranging secure accommodation reviews and by providing administrative support for A National Voice (ANV). The role also includes supporting the Administration Manager to ensure the smooth running of Coram Voice Head Office.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.
Closing date: 13th November 2024 at 12:00 pm
Interview dates: 19th November 2024 & 21st November 2024
Coram Voice is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applicants from Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds as well as people with lived experience of the care system to join our teams. Whilst we have a diverse team we recognise we are a predominantly white workforce and are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from diverse communities in order to improve the services to the children and families we help.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 312278.
We are a leading children’s rights organisation. We champion the rights of children and get young voices heard in decisions that matter to them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
The Pepper Pot Centre is a unique Day Centre situated in the heart of Ladbroke Grove which supports over 60s Caribbean, African and other BME communities of Kensington and Chelsea and neighbouring boroughs and is open to all. The Centre opened in 1981 and offers members a range of services in a warm and friendly environment.
We are a meeting place and day centre for older members of the community. Our wide range of activities both inside and outside our centre aim to be culturally sensitive and include the provision of nutritious meals, birthday parties for members, visits to theatres museums and the seaside and much more.
In 1976 & 2006 PPC was visited by the late Queen and by the Duchess of Cornwall in 2020.
We are now seeking a part-time Office Administrator to join our friendly team working 21 hours per week.
About the role
This is an exceptional opportunity for a proactive and community-focused individual with a strong understanding of the administrative needs of our organisation, particularly in supporting older people from Caribbean backgrounds and other BME communities. Join us and take an exciting step forward in your career as an Office Administrator.
We are looking for a dedicated and organised administrative staff member to join our team. The ideal person should be detail-oriented, professional, and have good written and verbal communication skills. Your main job will be to provide administrative support and to work closely with other team members to ensure that that the office operates smoothly and efficiency.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Administrative Support:
- Answer reception enquiries.
- Coordinate volunteers to ensure that the reception and phones are always adequately staffed and answered in a courteous and professional manner.
- Manage incoming calls, emails, and correspondence.
- Maintain records, databases, and filing systems.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and documents as needed.
- Assist in billing, invoicing, and financial record keeping.
Member’s Support:
- Assist members with paperwork, forms, and inquiries.
- Coordinate transportation arrangements for members as necessary.
- Maintain members’ records and update information as needed.
Facility Management:
- Monitor inventory and order office supplies as needed.
- Coordinate maintenance and repairs for equipment and facilities.
- Ensure the cleanliness and organisation of the premises, working with the cleaner as necessary.
Finance:
- Manage petty cash, expenses, and income within budget guidelines and bank cash regularly.
- Arrange for invoices to be paid.
- Maintain a record of payments made and expenses incurred to be presented to the Pepper Pot Centre accountant.
Communication and Liaison:
- Collaborate with other staff members to ensure smooth office operations.
- Collect feedback from members and families to improve services.
Supporting the Centre Manager:
- Assist in compiling data and information for reports and presentations.
- Prepare drafts of reports and documents for the manager’s review.
Professional Development:
- Stay informed about best practices in administrative support and adult day centre operations.
- Attend relevant workshops, training sessions, or conferences to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Share insights and learning with the manager and team to continuously improve operations.
Other:
- Take on related tasks as required by the centre manager and/or trustees.
- Compile and distribute information for Board meetings.
About you
Essential:
- Good understanding of the essential needs of older individuals, particularly from Caribbean backgrounds and other BME communities.
- Proven track record in successfully managing administrative tasks and responsibilities.
- Skilled in both planned and reactive approaches to event planning.
- Proactive and capable of working independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent organisational abilities with a methodical approach to handling multiple tasks simultaneously and meeting deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations and build rapport with members and team.
- Proficient in writing letters, and reports.
- Fully competent in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Power Point and other relevant software.
- Proven experience in an administrative role or similar position.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- A friendly and approachable demeanour.
- Strong customer service experience and ethos.
Desirable
- Experience working in a non-profit or community-focused organisation.
- Experience of working with a management committee.
- Knowledge of the Statutory and Voluntary sectors.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Strong research capabilities.
- Full clean driver’s license.
Application Process
Closing date for applications:
The application deadline is Month 4th November 2024 with interviews in the week of 18/11. However, we reserve the right to close the application early. An early application is strongly recommended.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The role
We have a vacancy for a Regional Administrator working 17.5 hours per week (3 days per week including Wednesday & Friday). You would be joining a dedicated and friendly team of regional staff and volunteers. The ability to work autonomously as well as being a good team player is essential.
It is an exciting time to be joining Cruse, as we are in the process of improving our processes and services to strengthen the support that we offer to bereaved people and our volunteers. The post holder will coordinate and assist with the delivery of all aspects of service contracts in the Lambeth Borough of London, supporting the Regional Manager and the wider team. The role is mainly home working with occasional meeting attendance and service delivery within Lambeth. Networking and engaging with local groups / communities will form an essential element to the role, as well as providing initial contact and support to residents in the Lambeth area.
You will be the first point of contact within the service for bereaved people, third parties and external organisations. Additionally, you will support volunteers in the delivery of services and support the overall day-to-day running of the Lambeth service.
Criminal Record Checks
All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online:
· Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice
· Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice
Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.
We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.
Your application must consist of a CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and should be no longer than two pages. Please quote reference ‘Lambeth 17.5’ on your covering letter.
The closing date for applications is 08 November 2024, with interviews taking place week commencing 18 November 2024, via zoom.
Please be advised that if you do not hear from us by 22 November 2024, unfortunately on this occasion you have not been shortlisted.
Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
The Client Delivery Consultant will manage and develop long-term business relationships, consulting with workplace clients and applying our whole organisational approach to create healthier workplaces.
The postholder will deliver an exceptional customer experience by working closely with the Client Development Consultants to fully understand client needs and expectations. Working with our associates to plan and deliver the implementation of our products and services in a way that achieves customers outcomes and delivers a whole organisational approach to create healthier workplaces.
Please see the job description for more information including key responsibilities and person specification.
To apply for the role please submit your CV and cover letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are a pioneering education charity, and one of the leading multi-academy trusts in the country. We have a track record of taking on some of the most challenging schools in London, turning them into places where every young person can access a high-quality education and have opportunities to succeed.
Educating 1 in 41 young people in London, we now have 52 primary and secondary academies transforming the life chances and opportunities of pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The Harris Federation has a track record of accomplishment in achieving success through rapid school improvement and has built an unrivalled reputation for running outstanding academies in London.
Our central team comprises a dedicated, driven group of departments working centrally to provide support across the Federation and all of our academies. Across a multitude of key departments, we maintain expertise all integral to supporting central and academies in areas such as Finance, HR, Data, Estates Management, Talent and many more.
Main Areas of Responsibility
You will play an important role in ensuring the smooth-running of all aspects of academy governance administration as part of the Governor Services team to enable the team to offer high-quality central service to 50+ academies. The team provides advice, guidance and training support to Principals, Clerks and other members of staff in a range of areas, including governance, admissions, exclusions and complaints.
Reporting to the Head of Governance, areas of responsibility will include supporting Governor Services administration and providing Clerking services to nominated Federation academies.
Qualifications & Experience
We would like to hear from you if you have:
- Qualifications to ‘A’ Level or above.
- NGA Development for Clerks programme (desirable but not essential)
- Robust experience in a busy administrative role
- Experience within a clerking or governance role (desirable)
- A keen interest in governance
- The ability to be proactive, use initiative and take ownership for all aspects of the role
- Exhibit high standards of ethical conduct at all times, with a clear understanding of the impact on others
- The ability to adapt to changing situations
- The ability to anticipate and identify the needs of internal and external customers in a friendly, prompt and professional manner, delivering high quality service at all times
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
Professional Development & Benefits
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, electric car scheme, 26 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays) for staff who work across the full year, and many other benefits.
We offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with 2 days from home and 3 days either with the team at our office in East Croydon or visiting one of our academies.
Learn more about on our website.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Your eye for detail, 'get things done' attitude, and your bookkeeping skills will make a huge difference to our creative and innovative team.
You will be responsible for managing our financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations, and providing administrative support to the team. You will already have working experience of QuickBooks Online in a non-profit setting and a proven track record of getting things done efficiently and effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
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Bookkeeping:
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Maintain accurate financial records using QuickBooks Online.
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Process accounts payable and receivable, including donations and grants.
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Submit quarterly VAT claims
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Reconcile bank statements and manage cash flow.
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Prepare monthly financial reports and assist with budget preparation.
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Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
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Administration:
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Provide administrative support to the team where it would add most value (e.g. sales invoicing, scheduling meetings, managing correspondence, and maintaining office supplies).
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Assist with the preparation and coordination of fundraising events and campaigns.
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Handle general inquiries and provide excellent customer service to stakeholders.
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Compliance and Reporting:
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Help prepare management reports to support the trustees in their governance
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Assist with annual audits and liaise with external auditors.
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Ensure compliance with charity-specific financial regulations and best practices.
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Qualifications:
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Proven experience as a bookkeeper/administrator, preferably in a non-profit setting.
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Proficiency in QuickBooks Online.
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A formal and UK recognised bookkeeping/accounting qualification is highly desirable
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Solid understanding of non-profit accounting principles and regulations.
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Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
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Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Proficiency in using spreadsheets for analysing financial data
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Proficiency in Google Workspace
Desirable Skills:
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Experience with donor management / CRM software.
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Understanding of fundraising and grant management.
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Familiarity with charity governance and compliance requirements.
Personal Attributes:
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Proactive and self-motivated with a “get things done” attitude.
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High level of integrity and commitment to the charity’s mission.
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Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are currently looking for a CRM Systems Manager to join our IT department on a full time permanent basis.
As part of the Digital Systems team, the CRM Systems Manager is responsible for managing the organisation’s Ticketing, Customer Relationship Management and Fundraising CRM application and associated systems. This multifaceted role covers the ongoing support, training and continuous improvement of the applications.
The System Manager oversees system administration and ensures helpdesk requests are resolved appropriately and efficiently, to maximise system effectiveness and high standards of customer service.
The successful candidate will work across a variety of responsibilities which include but are not limited to:
- Provide support to Southbank Centre and the resident orchestras on CRM, ticketing and other systems
- Research, plan and implement improvements to CRM, ticketing and other relevant systems
- Deliver training on CRM, ticketing and other systems for Southbank Centre and the resident orchestras
- Supplier management
- Supervise industry standard management and best practice processing of data relating to system database and tools to provide high-quality business information
- Take part in the relevant system communities and keep on top of the latest improvements, issues and ideas
- Support system integration and contribute to the development of Southbank Centre’s information architecture
- Contribute to compliance with relevant legislation (e.g. GDPR), regulation and best practice
To learn more about the role please download the Job Description from our career page.
We welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian or Ethnically Diverse background or those who are D/deaf or disabled. If you wish to discuss reasonable adjustments such as a BSL interpreter for your interview for this role please indicate this on your application form. Interviews will take place at Southbank Centre. If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or concerns you can also email our People Team and we will be in touch with you to make the necessary arrangements.
By attracting people to work for us from a broad range of backgrounds with diverse attitudes, opinions and beliefs we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things. SC is a warm and welcoming place to work, with great aspirations and ambitions to create great and accessible work for all. We pride ourselves in building a supportive environment to enable the development of our staff.
If you feel you have just some of the required skills and experience but meet the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply; we are very open to continuing the training and development of individuals who are self motivated to acquire new skills and knowledge relevant to the role.
Southbank Centre
The Southbank Centre is Europe’s largest arts centre and one of the UK’s top five visitor attractions, occupying an 11-acre site that sits in the midst of London’s most vibrant cultural quarter on the South Bank of the Thames.
Its impact and reach are significant and it is respected internationally as a convener of great artists and diverse audiences and for being entrepreneurial and innovative in response to a volatile and changing financial landscape. The Southbank Centre is a charity that is determined to demonstrate its ambition to remain innovative, disruptive and experimental in what it does and to be highly relevant to the artists it wants to work with and to the audiences it wants to attract.
The Southbank Centre believes that a commitment to diversity and inclusion helps it be a more relevant and effective organisation.
Our Artistic Mission
The Southbank Centre exists to provide great artistic experiences for everyone. Through art, we invite our visitors to enjoy shared cultural encounters together. To gaze. To listen. To be moved. To discover a new idea or a new perspective. We are proud that for the last 70 years, the performances and exhibitions here have moved millions. We have provided a home for art and for artists. A community centred on art, where everyone, no matter their job, helps make the experience.
At the Southbank Centre we believe in:
Creating welcoming spaces
- Because upholding respect, safety and belonging is at the heart of vibrant teams and communities.
- This means us all taking responsibility for shaping and protecting a kind, compassionate and inclusive environment for others.
Making wonderful experiences together
- Because we all contribute to amazing artistic moments at the Southbank Centre.
- This means us all understanding and valuing the different parts we play in creating enjoyment and success.
Sparking new thinking
- Because different views and thought-provoking conversations inspire innovation, learning and growth.
- This means everyone having a desire to learn and being open to evaluating how they think and work.
Benefits & Perks:
As well as working at one of London's most popular and exciting sites the successful candidate will also benefit from the following:
- A min 5% employer’s pension contribution (rising to 9% depending on your employee contribution), from day 1 of employment
- 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Hybrid working model (3 days office working, 2 days from home)
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced family leave benefits
- Up to 30% discounts at onsite retail, food and beverage vendors
- Staff ticket offers for Southbank Centre events
- Free entry to Hayward Gallery
- Free/discounted entry with other reciprocal organisations
- Free staff yoga
- Free access to emotional support from a confidential specialist Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7
- Season ticket loan
- Cycle to work scheme
The deadline for applications is 23:59 on the closing date for the job posting.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Mind in Haringey is an independent charity organisation providing vital mental health services to our community in Haringey since 1989.
We have a broad and exciting range of services and projects running in a dynamic, evolving environment. We are constantly striving to develop and improve our services through listening to our community, peers, and staff team to evaluate and deliver the best possible projects for our community.
Working with Mind in Haringey will give you the opportunity to join a small, creative team with many opportunities for learning and progression. We are a diverse and passionate team, who welcome experiences and perspectives from all backgrounds.
We particularly encourage applications from those with lived experience of mental health, from racialised communities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and residents of Haringey who are passionate about changing things for the better in the borough.
Haringey is a melting pot of culture, history, and resilience. Though there is much that needs to be improved, we are proud to work as part of a community that has displayed great strength in hardship both in the past and in more recent years. Interested in joining us in this work? We look forward to receiving your application for the role.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious team delivering vital services across Haringey, supporting the wellbeing and mental health of our diverse community. There has never been a better time to join Mind in Haringey with lots of new and exciting services and projects to deliver!
The purpose of this role is to develop, co-ordinate and deliver administrative procedures and systems to support the services and work of Mind in Haringey. The Admin Officer is a key member of the central services team, ensuring the smooth operation of all services that take place in the organisation.