Governance And Events Administrator Jobs in N1 0JL
Summary
- Strive for Excellence
- Show Compassion
- Respect others
- Collaborate
- Act with Integrity
- Drive the approach and continual evolution for the Leadership Programmes ensuring the design, development and implementation of a high- quality L&D curriculum for the learning community.
- Shape, plan, schedule, implement and evaluate each element of the learning design including residential modules, mentoring, action-learning, senior leadership experiences and learning projects.
- Act as the lead facilitator on each module to provide 'sign-posting' throughout the agenda plus expert input where relevant.
- Ensure high quality input through the identification, commissioning, briefing, supervision and review of internal and external experts as faculty and facilitators in the modules, or in the provision of mentoring, or learning experiences.
- Engagement and supervision of external coaches to provide transition coaching to deans and bishops.
- Induction of newly appointed deans and bishops through the design and delivery of critical knowledge and skills training, along with mentoring and coaching support.
- Support the Ministerial Development Review (MDR) process for deans and bishops by supplementing diocesan MDR schemes with tools to enable effective reviews (e.g. 360 feedback processes, the provision of independent reviewers where required and supporting any development needs arising from the MDR).
- Collate trends and data from the evaluations and participants to inform future design, and to demonstrate the impact of the programme.
- Present at governance meetings and any other relevant project boards, to consult with and influence senior leaders across the Church.
- Manage administrative support which is provided by a Project Co-Ordinator.
- Responsibility for Measurement and Evaluation of your contribution to the whole L&D team's work - assessing the contribution of the various learning interventions in building strategic capacity across the Church.
- Developing the use of fresh tools (e.g. psychometric tools) to support senior clergy in their development planning and to provide psychometric support to selection processes as required.
- Contributing to the development and facilitation of bespoke learning interventions for various groups as needs emerge e.g. action-learning groups, development for BAME clergy and Church Traditions, or the design of cross learning community events.
- Helping to build and maintain a high-quality pool of external coaches and teaching faculty.
- Embedding learning from the various leadership modules through enabling team effectiveness programmes for bishops' senior teams and cathedral chapters.
- Coach senior leaders from any of the leadership programmes as the opportunities arise.
- Contributing to writing reports for key bodies when required, including the House of Bishops, the College of Bishops and General Synod if required.
- Deputising for the Head of Senior Leadership Development in internal and external meetings.
- Serving on discernment panels for the Strategic Leadership Development Programme.
- Contributing to the 'knowledge capital 'on leadership in the Church and to the organisational learning that arises from the programmes.
- Any other duties as required and commensurate with the post.
- Integration of the riches of the Christian tradition with the best of wider leadership development thinking and practice.
- Ongoing development of the new 'Learning Practicum' virtual learning system.
- Developing partnerships with theologians, TEIs, business schools and other leadership development providers and coaches.
- Playing a full part within the Ministry Development Team and wider Church.
- Wise investment of the available budget and good financial controls.
- Sharing good practice and learning with/from other parts of the Church and other partners.
- A salary of £66,186 plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of salary.
- 30 days annual leave plus 8 Bank holidays and 3 NCI days.
- Flexible working hours and location, with an expectation of just 1-2 days per week in our office in Westminster
- Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships
- Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunity to the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies
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Join The Society as Communications and Membership Manager to drive our strategic objectives and elevate the profile of physiology among the public and key stakeholders. You will be responsible for developing and executing effective integrated communications plans, supporting the development of resources for the Training Hub, and leading strategic initiatives for membership recruitment and retention. Additionally, you will oversee the efficient delivery and maintenance of grants, ensuring good governance practices.
The Physiological Society
The Physiological Society has made significant contributions to our knowledge of biological systems and the treatment of disease. The Society promotes physiology and supports those working in the field by organising world-class scientific meetings, offering grants for research, collaboration and international travel, and by publishing the latest developments in its leading scientific journals.
The position
In this role, you will coordinate The Society’s communications activities to ensure a coherent and impactful narrative, manage the Communications Grid, and act as a brand champion. Your responsibilities will include establishing and maintaining networks with partner organisations and third-party suppliers, managing the communications and membership budget, and leading the establishment of key performance indicators for communications and engagement activities. You will also develop targeted narratives, oversee the production of various communications content, and monitor trends to propose innovative projects.
The Communications and Membership Manager has line management responsibility for a Senior Communications Officer, Membership and Grants Officer, and a Communities and Contents Officer.
Who are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will have a Life-Science degree or relevant experience in Life Sciences. They should have a strong track record of developing and delivering multi-channel communications for diverse audiences, including translating complex research for lay audiences. High digital literacy is essential, encompassing digital design tools, content creation, website management, email platforms, and social media management. Experience in project management, creating accurate visual and written content for various platforms, and excellent organisational skills with a proactive problem-solving approach are required. The candidate should also have experience maintaining professional relationships, working collaboratively within a team, and line management.
What can we offer you?
We offer great benefits including 30 days holiday (including our Christmas office closure days); non-contributory pension scheme; private medical insurance; life assurance; flexible working; and, excellent training and development opportunities.
We are committed to actively promoting equality, diversity and inclusivity. To this end we would welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented groups, including minoritised communities and applicants with a disability, to better reflect the community we support and help broaden our perspectives.
Please do not apply if you do not have the legal right to work in the UK.
To apply, please email a CV and covering letter to the HR Manager via the button below.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable application for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
For a more detailed Job Description & Person Specification, or to apply, please visit our website.
About The Role
Working closely with our Chief Executive Officer, the Operations and Systems Manager would take a birds-eye view of our organisation to help us build a consistent, collaborative and centralised approach to how we work. You would hold responsibility for developing and embedding operational strategies, processes, policies, and systems that meet our needs and help to support staff wellbeing. This role includes a key focus on improving how we can better use and manage our digital infrastructure to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of internal processes and to improve our ability to engage and retain external audiences, enabling us to build our impact on a national scale. Key areas of responsibility are as follows:
Day-to-day operational management of the Charity, including:
- Resolving daily operational and administrative issues efficiently and effectively.
- Taking initiative to enhance or develop, implement and embed effective systems and working practices, drawing from personal knowledge and experience and external examples of best practice.
- Developing and refining our approach to hybrid working, ensuring systems and processes enable connection and creativity across the organisation. This includes working closely with the HR and Finance Officer to ensure new and existing staff are appropriately trained and supported with ensuring a safe, comfortable and productive home working set-up.
- Taking responsibility for managing our office space and working environment, ensuring it is fit for the organisation’s needs. This includes everything from liaising with our landlord and tradespeople, ensuring compliance with the terms of our lease, maintaining required levels of tea, coffee, milk, stationery and other consumables, and making improvements to ensure a productive and effective working environment.
- Ensuring technology (computers, printers etc.) is fit for purpose, safe, enables robust data security, and is properly recorded on Music Masters’ asset register.
- Oversight of service level agreements, memberships and contracts with external suppliers and providers, regularly reviewing these to ensure that they are current, necessary, effective and delivering value for money, in collaboration with the wider team and with the CEO / Finance Director as appropriate. This includes but is not limited to insurance and utilities.
- Management of certain operational budgets, in collaboration with the CEO / Finance Director.
- Oversight and administration of the Music Masters’ contact email inbox, voicemail inbox, and physical post.
- The organisation of certain social events, and other team away days or Board strategic planning days.
- Ensuring organisational risk assessments and operational policies and processes are kept up to date and fit for purpose. The role-holder would have oversight of the policy review schedule, working with the CEO and appropriate team members to ensure policies are being regularly reviewed and that we are compliant with all relevant legal and regulatory developments including GDPR and Health and Safety.
- Building effective business continuity measures, including developing and embedding a formal business continuity plan across the organisation.
Digital:
- Overseeing day-to-day management of IT and communications infrastructure and usage, including ensuring IT and comms equipment, systems and processes are fit for purpose and enable strong connectivity internally and externally, liaising with IT and comms support agencies as appropriate.
- In year one, leading a full review of digital processes, tools / platforms and systems used across the organisation, facilitating and overseeing a digitally enabled environment for efficiency and sustainable growth in accordance with MM’s strategy. This involves consultancy across the team and with external users, creating a brief for specialist consultancy / support to help us find the right solution(s), working closely with the appointed consultant to implement the solution(s), and facilitating or providing initial training and support for the team during implementation.
- Providing or organising ongoing support and training beyond the digital review to ensure confidence across the team with using our new infrastructure to its full potential, helping us to work efficiently and effectively.
- Ensuring digital processes are in place to enable the organisation to easily engage, onboard and manage new partnerships and project opportunities, and oversee administration within these areas of work.
- Overseeing development of digital tools and resources such as I’M IN and the Virtual Learning Environment used by Musicians of Change participants and graduates to improve usability, accessibility and engagement.
- Oversight of policies and procedures that relate to IT and digital (e.g. Data Protection, Privacy, Cyber Security, IT)
- Keeping up to date with the latest practices and trends in technology that may benefit Music Masters.
Data protection
- Managing our data as the organisation’s Data Lead (currently titled Data Protection Officer), ensuring ongoing compliance with GDPR, focusing on appropriate, effective and safe data collection, usage and storage (online and offline), and helping to build the wider team’s confidence with and understanding around best practice in data protection.
Governance
- Supporting the CEO with general governance support including the organisation of quarterly Board meetings and Board development arrangements, meeting minuting where appropriate, updating Trustee information, and ensuring compliance with the Charity Commission, Companies House and any other regulatory bodies.
General
- Undertaking relevant training, ensuring ongoing development of knowledge via conferences, reading and networking.
- Being an advocate for and exemplifying Music Masters’ core values of excellence and inclusion.
- Undertaking any other duties and reasonable requests that are in keeping with the nature of this post and / or the wider organisation’s needs. This may include occasional evening and / or weekend work.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you ready to make a difference to the lives of children and young people in Croydon?
Reedham Children's Trust is Croydon’s oldest children’s charity, providing support to vulnerable children and young people in our area since 1844. We do this by collaborating with grassroots organisations to fund innovative programmes and projects to help transform the lives of young people.
The way we have worked over the last 180 years may have changed but our mission remains the same: to provide life-changing support for vulnerable and disadvantaged children in Croydon. We believe every child deserves the chance to thrive and to look forward to a healthy, happy, and fulfilling adult life.
In addition to running a number of established and successful projects, we have recently launched our Youth Innovation Fund which has created the need for a new role, the Youth Partnerships Officer, to ensure we deliver all our projects effectively, on time and robustly - as well as promoting our work dynamically using a range of social media platforms.
This role will be responsible for a range of activities including:
- building effective relationships with local youth delivery organisations
- managing the administration of funding awards
- monitoring service delivery of the projects to support the smooth running and success of our work.
In addition, you will have the knowledge and creativity to develop and sustain an engaging social media presence for this work.
Who is our ideal candidate? Someone who is:
- detail-oriented and committed to working to a high standard, with the ability to manage their time and competing priorities. with experience of providing administrative and coordination support to different projects at the same time and strong common sense to guide your work.
- a confident communicator, with a positive outlook, who works well with others and is organised, calm and tenacious to get things done.
- able to work sensitively and effectively with a diverse range of external partners that support people with different vulnerabilities,
- understanding of the challenges facing both the beneficiaries of our work as well as the individual organisations and charities.
In exchange, we offer flexible working primarily by remote within a small and friendly team, the opportunity to visit projects and schools as well as attend consortium meetings, and an organisational commitment to supporting a good work/life balance. We also offer training and support to enable you to be successful in your role and your career.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a small, collaborative charity working with a passionate and dedicated team. If you are excited by this opportunity and have the relevant skills and experience to apply, we would be delighted to hear from you.
We believe every child and young person in Croydon deserves the chance to thrive and to look forward to a healthy, happy, and fulfilling adult life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Membership and Elections Manager
Reports to: Head of People and Resources
Line reports: Membership Administrator
Contract terms: 35 hours per week
Salary: £53,694-£55,168
Location: London based with hybrid working
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) is a membership organisation and the voice of the profession, with over 4,000 members in the UK and overseas. Our role is to champion the specialty, set standards of training and practice, and influence change to make a difference to the lives of patients with eye conditions.
Main Purpose
This role is an exciting opportunity for you to play a leading role in the development and delivery of our new membership strategy. You will understand membership dynamics and ensure members experience a personalised approach that guarantees value to them.
You will work closely with colleagues to ensure that the membership offer and experience is optimised. This includes our regional and devolved nation leads, where you will support our activities, recruitment and engagement of members in these areas.
You will drive member engagement and lead the recruitment and onboarding of new members to the College as well as manage the promotion and election process for member opportunities within the college.
You will also represent the college both nationally and internationally, working closely with the Head of Communications and Engagement to build on our presence and voice, reaching new audiences and attracting new members.
Key responsibilities
- manage resources and budgets, working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders while developing and delivering strategic and tactical plans
- deliver the college membership strategy, working to ensure relevant employees and College members are involved in the activities identified to drive innovation and improvements
- provide clear and concise membership reporting to help key stakeholders understand our membership position and any areas of concern or opportunities for growth
- ensure membership value proposition is clearly communicated and understood across the organisation and ensure all website content is up to date and consistent
- keep abreast of best practice in membership recruitment, retention and the external environment through networking and professional development opportunities
- ·analyse member data, survey outputs and external environment to identify trends, gain insights and intelligence which inform the value proposition
- support communications and engagement team on member segmentation and lead on the development of automated personal and targeting messaging at appropriate stages in the membership life cycle
- actively promote the diversity of members by identifying and removing barriers and acting internally and externally as a champion for equity, diversity and inclusion
- manage a £1m+ budget, including achieving income targets and monitoring expenditure against forecast
- manage the Membership Working Group to maximise strategic impact and new approaches to membership services
- oversee the collection of annual membership subscription fee which account for almost a third of the Colleges annual income
- work collaboratively with colleagues both internally and externally to organise national, regional and international opportunities to grow our membership. Travel extensively to represent the college and promote the member offer at these events
- lead and support the team, including through the identification and delivery of professional development opportunities
- manage the integrity of membership data in compliance with UK GDPR
Elections
- plan and organise the College elections, working collaboratively with all relevant departments and committee managers to ensure a seamless recruitment process
- drive member engagement during elections through clear communication, marketing of opportunities and outreach to eligible members
- communicate with unsuccessful election applicants to sensitively inform them of the election result and ensure they remain an engaged member and signpost them to other opportunities that may be suitable for them
- ensure equity, diversity and inclusion is at the core of our recruitment processes to ensure the college governance structure is representative of our membership and wider society
- maintain an overview of all committee appointments and vacancies
- manage the onboarding process of new appointments with the support of the College Executive Assistant
- measure and monitor election rounds to report successes as well as identify future opportunities and implement improvements to systems and processes
- provide election reports and insights to the Board, Honorary Secretary and SMT when required
To undertake other duties as required:
- Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the College
- Regular travel is expected, including attendance at events, Conferences and overnight stays. Working outside normal hours may also be required from time to time on key projects
Person Specification
Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience
- strategic experience in a membership or donor-based organisation
- processing direct debit subscriptions
- CRM and/or membership databases knowledge
- leadership & management qualification or relevant experience
Skills and Abilities
- a proven track record of delivering positive results in a membership environment
- ability to deliver strategic aims/priorities and meet challenging targets
- can use discretion and apply guidelines sensibly and consistently
- ability to work accurately and methodically under pressure and with conflicting demands
- can deal with a varied workload, multi-task and work to tight deadlines
- ability to work and communicate effectively with people at all levels, including staff and clinicians
Personal attributes
- work professionally and ethically in line with our values of Inclusion Integrity, Innovation and Improvement
- support the Head of People and Resources with other aspects of the department’s work
- participate in personal and organisational development activities
- commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion with an understanding of how this applies to own area of work
- committed to continuing professional development
- solution orientated with a drive to find opportunities for improvement and innovation
Inclusion and Diversity statement
RCOphth is committed to encouraging inclusion, equity and diversity among our staff, and eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation by complying with the Equality Act 2010. We want a working environment where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued. To do this, we will proactively tackle discrimination and disadvantage and ensure that no individual or group is directly or indirectly discriminated against for any reason. We expect all employees to champion and live our values through their work at every opportunity.
Our values are:
Inclusion
- actively welcoming a diversity of experiences and perspectives
- everyone being respected and encouraged to participate regardless of their background or role
Integrity
- being open and honest, demonstrating accountability in all its work
- evidenced-based and transparent decision-making, utilising a range of data, information, expertise and experience
Innovation
- creating novel opportunities to advance and deliver on its aims, anticipating changing circumstances
- actively welcoming fresh ideas and approaches
- fostering a climate of ambition and excellence drawing on expertise from across the College’s communities
Improvement
- being a learning organisation, reflecting on both successes and mistakes
- continuous and sustainable development across all its activities
Staff benefits
We offer a friendly and supportive working environment and make sure our employees are well looked after with a great benefits package, which includes:
Work life balance and family friendly benefits:
- Hybrid working ( 2 days in the office, three from home)
- 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 30 days with length of service (plus bank holidays and office closure between Xmas and New Year)
- 1 day of paid leave to move house
- Enhanced parental leave
Planning for your future:
- Employer pension contributions are double the employees, up to a maximum employer contribution of 12%.
- Life assurance of 4x of base salary
Career development
- All staff are offered opportunities for learning and development, in addition to a comprehensive e-learning package
- Study loans
Travel
- Season ticket loan
- Cycle to work scheme
Wellbeing
- Summer Fridays (staff can finish 90 minutes early from 17th July – 31st August)
- Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme (with access to free counselling sessions)
- Health cash plan
How to apply
Please submit a 2-page CV and 1-page covering letter The cover letter must explain what makes you suitable for the role. Please use the Job Description for reference.
Interviews will be held at our office in Euston on Monday 15 July. Please indicate if you are likely to need any reasonable adjustments to successfully complete this interview.
Applicants must already have the right to work within the UK without restriction. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The closing date for applications is 12noon 8 July.
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Introduction to the role
We are seeking a highly organised, professional and proactive Executive Assistant to support the Co-Directors and senior management team on a part-time basis.
This is a key role in the team and is vital in ensuring the smooth operation of the organisation and our activities.
This is an in-office role; working from our beautiful building in Liverpool Street.
Salary and working hours: Part-time 2.5 - 3 days per week, £30,000 pro rata.
Location: On site, St Ethelburga's Centre, City of London
Please note: Unfortunately we cannot sponsor visas for this role
Responsibilities:
1. Administrative Support:
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements for the Co-Directors.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, communications, presentations, and other documents.
2. Meeting Coordination:
• Organise and coordinate internal and external meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and following up on action items.
• Arrange logistics for board meetings, staff meetings, and other key events
3. HR and Governance Support:
• Support HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, and maintaining employee records.
• Assist with employee communications, benefits administration, and other HR-related tasks.
• Assist in the development, review, and implementation of policies and procedures.
4. Research and Reporting:
• Conduct research on various topics relevant to the Centre's mission and activities.
• Prepare reports, summaries, and briefing materials for the Co-Directors and senior management team.
5. Funding Applications:
Assist in the research, preparation and submission of funding applications and grant proposals.
• Support fundraising campaigns and events, including coordinating logistics, preparing materials, and liaising with donors and sponsors.
6. Project Management:
Assist in the planning and execution of special projects and initiatives as directed by the Co-Directors.
• Track progress on various projects, ensuring deadlines are met and milestones achieved.
Is This You?
• Proven experience as an executive assistant or in a similar administrative role.
• Exceptional organisational and time-management skills. Able to work fast and to deadlines.
• Cheerful and optimistic, with a positive attitude and problem solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse team.
• Interest in the mission of St Ethelburga's Centre.
About Us:
"Bridging divides, loving Earth"
St Ethelburga's work sits at the intersection of climate and peace. We believe there can be no peace on Earth unless we also realise peace with Earth.
St Ethelburga's is a 'maker of peacemakers.' We offer events, training, leadership programmes and multimedia content which equip and inspire people to become peacemakers in their own contexts. Our project areas include community reconciliation, refugee inclusion, radical resilience, viewpoint diversity, and spiritual ecology.
To Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their qualifications and interest in the role to Tarot Couzyn by 6pm on Friday, 5th July. Please include "Executive Assistant Application' in the subject line.
St Ethelburga's Centre for Reconciliation and Peace is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Don't miss this great opportunity to join the dynamic and friendly team at Big Change. As Operations Executive you will support the Head of Operations to ensure seamless governance, meticulous finance management, and impactful project coordination. If you are super organised, love co-ordination, communication, and you have a keen eye for detail, this could be the job for you.
In this pivotal role, you will:
- Oversee key operational responsibilities and facilitate effective communication both internally and with our external partners.
- Play a crucial role in making sure the team operations run smoothly and efficiently.
- Handle finance and data with meticulous attention to detail, manage schedules, procure equipment, and ensure compliance with governance and legal standards.
This position offers a fantastic learning and development opportunity, ensuring you gain hands-on experience by being involved in key initiatives across the team. You will enjoy the chance to increase your skills and knowledge in a supportive and collaborative environment, working across exciting projects, and making a meaningful impact on Big Change success.
Accountabilities
Administrative and Event Support:
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Coordinate team purchases to ensure necessary resources are available.
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Manage receipt and bank card transactions to maintain financial accuracy.
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Team scheduling, including managing rooms and meeting calendars, to optimise team coordination.
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Team travel management to coordinate logistics and support organisational activities.
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Equipment assessment and procurement to maintain and upgrade necessary tools and infrastructure.
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Support the People Manager with coordination and organisation of Team Reset Days
Data and CRM Management:
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Update and maintain Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to ensure accurate and up-to-date information.
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Manage payment platforms to facilitate smooth financial operations.
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Managing external inboxes to ensure timely communication and response.
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Support the Head of Operations in the delivery of CRM training to the team
Legal and Compliance Support:
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Initiate legal cases via the pro bono platform, aligning with Big Change legal requirements.
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Support the annual audit process to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.
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Support the Head of Operations to ensure high standards of data security and GDPR compliance, including training and development. Act as a DPO for the organisation.
IT and Workspace Management:
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Serve as a primary contact for IT and other workspace-related issues, ensuring a functional and efficient work environment.
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Act as the office liaison with our hosts, Virgin Management Limited, to maintain a smooth operational relationship and ensure compliance with host policies.
Financial Operations (supporting the Finance Manager):
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Support accounts receivable and payable to ensure timely processing of transactions.
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Managing some donation processing to support organisational funding needs.
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Team expenses management to ensure accurate tracking and reimbursement.
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Manage accounts and subscriptions to ensure continuous service and budget alignment.
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Monitor and manage some core budget areas.
General Support:
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Support onboarding and offboarding of Big Change team members.
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Handle tasks arising from strategic objectives as directed by the line manager.
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Prepare ad-hoc research pieces around operational systems and processes.
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Provide support for additional ad hoc tasks that enhance the team's functionality.
Skills / capabilities:
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Organisation: coordinating meetings.
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Administration: proficient in handling administrative duties.
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Communication: liaising with team members, external partners, and other stakeholders.
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Problem-Solving: identify problems quickly and develop effective solutions, particularly when managing logistical or operational challenges.
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Technological: competent using office software, CRM system, and the ability to manage digital records and communications tools.
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Financial: manage financial records, understand budgeting, and handle accounts payable/receivable efficiently.
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Adaptable and Flexible: able to adjust to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic work environment.
Qualifications / experience
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Project Management: experience in coordinating team logistics and events, purchases, and scheduling, as well as managing equipment procurement.
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Proficiency with CRM and Office Technology: demonstratable ability to utilise CRM systems and proficiency with office technology for data management and operational efficiency.
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Some understanding of Legal and Audit Processes: knowledge of legal compliance and familiarity with audit processes to ensure organisational adherence to regulations.
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Experience in Financial Operations: proven track record of managing financial transactions, including accounts receivable and payable, donation processing, and team expense tracking.
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Understanding of data protection legislation.
About Us
At Big Change we are unashamedly hopeful for a future in which all young people can thrive, in life not just exams. We believe in the power and potential of people - individually and collectively - to create deep and lasting change. We keep our sights on the horizon and bring together people with ideas, energy and wisdom who can show the way there.
We are on a mission to:
- Show a new way is possible - We find and back leaders with bold ideas and projects that positively impact thousands of young people.
- Create change with, not to, young people - We listen to young people, support them and their ideas, and ensure their needs are at the centre of every project we back.
- Learn with others and shift mindsets - We bring together and learn with diverse experts and leaders who are working to transform education and learning, to inform our work and champion change together.
Big Change Benefits:
- £1000 Learning and Development Allowance
- Cycle to Work and Season Ticket Loan schemes
- Flexible working
- Pension scheme with up to 5% matched by Big Change
- Monthly phone allowance
- Unlimited annual leave policy
- Volunteer days
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have a rare opportunity to join our team in a key strategic and operational role as Programme Manager. Working as part of a Collaborative, Responsive, Enterprising, Playful and Reflective team (Our Values!), you will lead and develop our projects and programmes with young people and adults for the South London communities we serve.
We believe that music and media, delivered in a socially and culturally relevant way, have the power to positively change and shape people’s lives. Our purpose-built 3-story base in Brixton houses recording studios, a band rehearsal space, a production suite with top industry standard tech and software. Our work takes place mainly onsite with some community-based work in hospitals or at events.
This opportunity comes at a really exciting time for Raw Material. We are soon returning to our own building which by the end of 2024 will be refurbished via a £1.1m capital fundraising campaign to improve our operational capabilities and develop income generation opportunities and new facilities for the community, with a coworking offer and an increased hires and events programme.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Age International are recruiting for a part-time Board & Executive Support Officer.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an aptitude for stakeholder management and organisational relationships, as you will support the CEO, Board and wider team, as well as liaising with colleagues within Age UK, HelpAge International and the Disasters Emergency Committee.
As Board & Executive Support Officer, you will work closely with the CEO to enable good governance and effective Board meetings, liaising with the Chair and Trustees between meetings to support them in their oversight roles, ensuring reviews of organisational policies, and timely communications.
This role involves providing administrative support to the CEO specifically (e.g. diary management), alongside logistical assistance for the CEO and wider team (e.g. arranging international travel and meetings).
You will act as a focal point for co-ordination across Age International, providing flexible support on a wide range of projects, so experience of project management, a proactive approach, the ability to take the initiative confidently and deliver to tight deadlines are important.
This is a part-time (17.5 hours weekly) hybrid opportunity, a blend of both home and office-based working. Salary advertised is full time equivalent.
Must haves:
- Administrative experience: minute taking, diary management, maintenance of online files and company records, administrative and travel support to a team.
- Project management experience, including organising events.
- The ability to use current office technology including MS Teams, Board software and associated communication tools.
- Excellent communications skills.
- Confidence working across departments, good stakeholder management and a collaborative approach to building working relationships with people at all levels, both internally and externally.
- The ability to prioritise work and meet tight deadlines, including using judgement to deal with urgent or sensitive situations, without direct supervision.
- Ability to work with discretion on confidential matters.
- A proactive and positive approach, with the confidence to take the initiative coupled with discernment about when to seek guidance and direction.
- Aptitude for co-ordination across a range of different work-streams
Great to haves:
- A good understanding of charity governance along with experience using BoardEffect or a similar Board software platform
- Experience in, or knowledge of, the international development or wider charitable sector, especially in relation to older people.
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave (pro rata)+ bank holidays
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and Employee Assistance Programme
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
For a full list of benefits please click here
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Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
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Hours: 35 hours per week (full-time)
Annual Leave: 28 days per annum, excluding bank holidays
Location: Hybrid working (Barnet / Brent and homeworking)
CB Plus is seeking to recruit a talented and creative Director of Strategic Development to join its newly formed Director’s Group. The post holder will take responsibility for overseeing corporate performance, leading on fundraising and supporting the development and implementation of our strategy. We seek a sharp, dynamic, and experienced individual to join our team. The Strategic Development Director will be responsible for implementing the strategic vision of CB Plus through their role in corporate performance, development and fundraising. The successful candidate will be well networked in the charity sector, an experienced fundraiser, an effective presenter, and devoted to our mission.
Please see the job description for further information about the role.
Interviews will be held via Zoom
Please send your CV, with a covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the person specification
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A Tenant Management Organisation (TMO) is an organisation set up under the UK Government’s Housing (Right to Manage) Regulations 1994, which allow residents of council housing or housing association homes in the UK to take over responsibility for the running of their homes.
Cottington Close TMC became a corporate body and annually elected a management committee to run the body. This body then entered into a formal legal contract with Lambeth, known as the Management Agreement.
Operational & Strategic Manager
To lead the operational and strategic management of the service covering tenancy services, repairs, cleaning, grounds maintenance and other estate services.
To ensure the proper governance of the organisation and to lead in a manner that supports and guides the organisation’s mission as defined by the Board of Management.
To manage a small team of seven staff to deliver customer service excellence and inspire them to provide a brilliant customer experience.
To oversee the day to day financial management of the RMO, including rent collection and arrears control.
To develop and maintain effective working relationships with Board members, residents and colleagues and work with council officers and other relevant agencies and professionals where required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Summary
- Strive for Excellence
- Show Compassion
- Respect others
- Collaborate
- Act with Integrity
- Work with the programme co-ordinator and additional administrative support to deliver the SLDP discernment process from initiation to completion at the moderation panel and the subsequent communication of outcomes and feedback. This will include serving on the panels, working with all key stakeholders associated with the discernment process and ensuring accurate information is provided and recorded across the entire process.
- Drive the approach and continual evolution for the SLDP programme ensuring the design, development and implementation of a high- quality L&D curriculum for the learning community.
- Shape, plan, schedule, implement and evaluate each element of the learning design including residential modules, mentoring, senior leadership and pilgrimage experiences and projects linked to the national vision and strategy of the Church of England.
- Manage the programmatic complexity of having multiple cohorts at different points in the learning journey.
- Act as the lead facilitator on each module to provide 'sign-posting' throughout the agenda plus expert input where relevant.
- Ensure high quality input through the identification, commissioning, briefing, supervision and review of internal and external experts as faculty and facilitators in the modules, or in the provision of mentoring, or learning experiences.
- Engagement and supervision of external coaches to provide role coaching at agreed points across the programme.
- Collate trends and data from the evaluations and participants to inform future design, and to demonstrate the impact of the programme.
- Present at governance meetings and any other relevant project boards, to consult with and influence senior leaders across the Church.
- Manage administrative support which is provided by a Project Co-Ordinator.
- Contribute to the development and facilitation of bespoke learning interventions for various groups as needs emerge e.g. action-learning groups, development for BAME clergy and Church Traditions, or the design of cross learning community events.
- Help to build and maintain a high-quality pool of external coaches and teaching faculty.
- Coach senior leaders from any of the leadership programmes as the opportunities arise.
- Contribute to writing reports for key bodies when required, including the House of Bishops, the College of Bishops and General Synod if required.
- Deputise for the Head of Senior Leadership Development in internal and external meetings if required
- Contribute to the 'knowledge capital' on leadership in the Church and to the organisational learning that arises from the programmes.
- Any other duties as required and commensurate with the post.
- Integration of the riches of the Christian tradition with the best of wider leadership development thinking and practice.
- Ongoing development of the new 'Learning Practicum' virtual learning system.
- Developing partnerships with theologians, TEIs, business schools and other leadership development providers and coaches.
- Playing a full part within the Ministry Development Team and wider Church.
- Wise investment of the available budget and good financial controls.
- Sharing good practice and learning with/from other parts of the Church and other partners.
- A salary of £66,186 plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of salary.
- 30 days annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays and 3 NCI days)
- Flexible working hours and location, with an expectation of just 1-2 days per week in our office in Westminster
- Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships
- Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunity to the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies
As an International Board Coordinator, you will provide high-level advice, guidance, and support to the International Board and coordinate effective communication to and from the board.
You will coordinate and manage the work of the Board as mandated by the Amnesty statute and advise the Governance program to ensure that established principles of good governance are adhered to.
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for a Coordinator who has a high level of professional discretion, political awareness, and diplomacy around governance and executive management. The candidate will have demonstrated initiative, proactive problem solving, and information sharing to ensure principles of good governance are adhered to.
The successful candidate will have sufficient experience managing budgets and working with financial transactions in multiple currencies. This involves reporting accurate detail on budgets to the senior leaders of the organisation.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
-To support the Chair with the papers and future strategic discussion items including liaising with those members of staff preparing papers for forthcoming meetings. Ensure that all Board and relevant sub-committee papers address the issues arising and are of appropriate quality; ensuring meeting procedures are followed and provide appropriate strategic level of Board reports, ensuring that accurate records of Board decisions are kept and disseminated as required.
-Advising the Board, the Coalition Leadership Team, Amnesty International Secretariat teams and other Amnesty International governing bodies directly on matters relating to the board's work plans and those of several of the Board's sub-committees. This will include approval schedules in the organisational cycle, maintenance of the register of interest, power of attorneys.
-Coordinating with the Board members' workload and travel related to the Board/relevant sub-committees/Secretariat General/Coalition Leadership Team/global governance calendar to ensure that all members can manage and fulfil their responsibilities. Leading the maintenance of effective and efficient filing and archiving systems, and any other ad hoc processes to ensure that high levels of confidentiality are kept and maintained.
-Monitoring Potential reputational, financial and legal risks associated with Board practices and behaviour and advice course of action on any issue arising.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
-The ability to work closely with, advise and brief senior management and to work to tight timelines.
-Training and formal education around legal matters affecting Trustee Boards either at university level or from specialist training providers.
-Extensive knowledge concerning legal and fiduciary requirements for Trustee Boards in the UK.
-Highly proficient administration skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint and AI systems. High level of logistical and event organising skills.
-High levels of financial awareness and experience of managing budgets and working with financial transactions in multiple currencies.
Please see attached job description for more information on responsibilities, skills and experience required.
WHAT WE OFFER:
At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.
-37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days)
-Hybrid working environment - The standard working week at Amnesty International is 35 hours
-Pension Contribution Scheme - with an employer contribution of 8% of your gross annual salary, in addition Amnesty International will match individual contributions of up to 3%. Making a total employer contribution of 11%
-Life Assurance
-Annual salary review
-Opportunity to join our cycle-to-work scheme
-Interest-free season ticket loans for travel to work
-Contribution towards the cost of eye tests and glasses
-Access to Linkedin Learning
-Employee Assistance Programme
WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT
If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click ‘Apply for this Role' below.
Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let's get to work.
N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy BEFORE the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities, therefore we recommend you apply now if you are interested.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Amnesty International believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable. Together, we're committed to being an anti-racist organisation with a diverse workforce that can better tackle the global human rights challenges that face our world today. We know that different voices, ideas, perspectives, experiences and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of people around the world.We are committed to building and sustaining an anti-racist, culturally diverse and inclusive organisation, where all employees feel valued, have a sense of belonging and an equal opportunity to fulfil their potential. We therefore strongly welcome applications from suitably qualified people regardless of their background; including underrepresented groups, LGBTQI+ individuals and those who may have or are living with a disability.
To see our full statement please visit this link: Racial equality, equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion policy - Amnesty International
Amnesty International is committed to being an inclusive employer and providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or would like us to do anything differently to help you apply for our roles, please get in touch with the team by emailing [email protected]
Salary: £58,008 - £63,550 pa (Mulberry PayScale, Grade Hawthorn)
Hours: Full time (37.5 hours/week)
Are you an experienced senior Finance professional and fully Qualified ACA, ACMA, ACCA or equivalent looking to make a difference?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Finance to join the Trinity Team, supporting the Director of Finance & Resources to lead on the financial activities to support the Hospice’s strategic plan and long term financial sustainability plan.
The ideal role holder will combine excellent technical accounting skills, business partnering acumen and technical system knowledge to deliver the work of a small finance function which supports the delivery of an £18m Hospice.
Overall purpose of the role
- Lead the production for the monthly management accounts
- Lead on the preparation of the annual reports and financial statements
- Manage the financial activities for both Royal Trinity Hospice and Trinity Hospice Shops Limited
- Be the super user (System Administrator) for the financial software and continuously improve/develop use of the systems and processes to support the financial activities of the Hospice
- Support the Director of Finance & Resources in other areas of work including risk management, Information Governance as well as deputise in their absence
Skills and experience required
- CCAB membership – Fully qualified
- Good technical knowledge of accounting concepts for large charities/organisations
- Excellent use of Microsoft Office suite
- Advanced excel user to support processes and financial models
- Experience of preparing and analysing complex financial information
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Experience of working in the charity sector and or understanding of charity taxation (VAT and Gift Aid)
Benefits
- We match Agenda for Change/NHS terms and conditions for maternity, paternity and long-term sickness pay
- Length of service for those joining directly from another CQC regulated organisation (NHS, social care, hospice) is recognised in annual leave, maternity, paternity and long-term sickness pay
- A pension scheme is offered with employer contributions of up to 7.5% or a continuation of your existing NHS pension
- A generous 27 days annual leave increasing to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus bank holidays (any bank holidays worked will be given back in lieu)
- Cycle to work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans available
- Free eyesight test for DSE users and a contribution towards the cost of glasses
- 25% store discount in Trinity shops
- Life assurance cover
- Lots of opportunities to attend exciting and high-profile events e.g. a staff lottery to attend our regular biannual Gala dinner; participating in Royal visits, and the annual summer garden party
- Regular ballots for donated free tickets and prizes
- Access to courses of free counselling on the phone or face to face
Royal Trinity Hospice is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. Everyone at Trinity is treated fairly with dignity and respect irrespective of age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, civil partnership status, disability, nationality, race, religion or belief. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that encourages and supports fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion and engagement (FREDIE) in all its forms.
How to apply
If you have the skills and experience we are looking for, please complete the online application.
For an informal chat or visit please contact Stephen Hooper, Director of Finance and Resources or by contacting HR
Closing Date: Sunday 7 July 2024
Interview Date: Wednesday 17 July 2024 tbc
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Maudsley Charity funds and promotes ideas, collaborations and teams that give people most affected by mental ill-health the best chance to recover and fulfil their potential.
This is a really exciting new role within their Finance and Operations team as the Business and Projects Support Officer. Maudsley Charity has been through a period of rapid growth over the last 18 months and you will have the opportunity to showcase your project skills across varied projects all aimed at driving the efficiency, accountability and development of the Charity’s operations and award-winning building. Your work will contribute to vital objectives for the Charity, which in turn means they can can continue to make a difference for people who experience mental illness.
Business and Projects Support Officer
Location: Ortus, Denmark Hill, London 50% (and home working)
Salary: £34,000 per annum plus excellent benefits
Contract: Permanent - Full time
The Finance and Operations Team underpins the Charity’s delivery of its mission and is responsible for management of the Charity’s endowment, financial sustainability and charitable impact, governance and compliance, and management of business operations such as IT, facilities etc.
One of their goals for the next five years is to ensure that the Charity’s assets continue to be in good order, and this job holder will play a pivotal role in ensuring successful project delivery and well-executed business processes.
The charity operates primarily within the four boroughs served by South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark), but the work they fund has the potential for wider impact at both national and international levels, through the sharing of the outcomes with the wider mental health community.
Their small but ambitious team works in a very collaborative and supportive way. They are at the jump-off point of a new five-year strategy and an exciting period of growth. If you have experience in project management/support, business processes, are goal-oriented and like to work with numbers then we would love to hear from you.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday, 17th July at 17h00
Interviews: 29th & 30th July 2024
If you would like to receive the full job description for this role, with details on how to apply, please contact Emma Stone at Harris Hill via the apply button.
The Maudsley Charity is an equal opportunities employer, and makes no discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and sex. We are committed to offering interviews to candidates who meet the role requirements and have lived experience of mental illness.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.