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Could you be our new Delivery Team Senior Manager?
This is a temporary role to provide senior programme and people management for our delivery team at the British Institute of Human Rights (BIHR). The role is fixed term during our Head of Policy and Programme’s maternity leave.
BIHR is made up of a talented and experienced Delivery Team who are Human Rights Act (HRA) practice specialists. For this post we are looking for an excellent manager, committed to supporting a small, busy, expert team to deliver Human Rights Act (HRA) practice, communications and policy work.
Your operational management and strategic thinking are the primary skills and experience needed. You do not need to be a subject expert in the HRA; that is the job of our Delivery Team. You must however, like all of BIHR’s team, be a champion for our work and bring the skills, knowledge and experience needed to support our team in the planning and delivery of BIHR’s objectives
This is an exciting role for someone with established management experience in the charity/voluntary sector, with a keen interest in UK human rights.
Applying for the role
Please click on the 'Apply via Website' button (above or below) to:
- Get more information about the role, how to apply, and the selection and intterview process/timing.
- Download an Application Pack and Application form (and an optional Equality & Diversity Form).
Please also note that:
- Completed application forms must be received by 12 noon on Thursday 11 July 2024; we regret that late applications will not be considered.
- You should not submit a CV and cover letter instead of using the application form; such applications will also not be considered.
Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to receiving your application form.
BIHR's mission is to support people and organisations to use human rights advocacy and approaches to achieve positive social change.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Diocese of Chester
Racial Justice Officer
Part Time: 14 hours per week.
Salary range: Full Time Equivalent £34,000 - £36,000 pro rata dependent on experience
Actual salary for working 14 hours per week: £13,600 - £14,400.
The Diocese of Chester is seeking to recruit a Racial Justice Officer to this exciting new, part time role. They will enable churches to reach diverse communities more effectively, and support the culture change required by the Church of England From Lament to Action report.
The successful candidate will have a passion for racial justice and an appreciation of the missional task facing the church, particularly with regard to diversity, inclusion and racial justice.
For informal conversation, contact:
Peter Froggatt, Director of Outreach: Please see copy of advert attached below for email address
The job description, person specification and application form can be downloaded from the Diocesan website: Please see copy of advert attached below for website address
A DBS Disclosure will be required, and relevant Safeguarding training will be required for the successful candidate.
There is an Occupational Requirement for the postholder to be a practising Christian in accordance with the Equality Act, 2010.
Completed application forms should be returned to Mrs E A Geddes, Diocesan Director of Human Resources, preferably by email (please see copy of advert attached below for email address) or by post to Church House, 5500 Daresbury Park, Warrington, WA4 4GE.
Closing date: 17th July 2024
Interviews: 25th July 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Established in 1995, the Trust is the only charity devoted entirely to Sherwood – the world’s best loved forest. Independent of any political, commercial or Government body, the Trust works to protect, preserve and promote this unique heritage landscape. We have been, and continue to be, committed to various projects aimed at conserving the history and heritage of this historic woodland, nurturing biodiversity and fostering community and cultural engagement. From tree planting initiatives to wildlife conservation efforts and telling the story about the peoples of Sherwood Forest, our work is driven by a passion for safeguarding this national treasure for generations to come.
In our new Chief Executive, we are looking for an individual who will provide leadership and identify and secure new sources of income to enable the Trust to continue on a firm financial footing alongside managing our staff and engaging with key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
· Provides the strategic lead & champions the work of the SFT to external stakeholders.
· Manages the effective implementation of the business strategy and work programmes.
· Secures ongoing funding, including identification of new growth areas, work programme opportunities and diverse funding streams.
· Ensures effective and responsible control of finances in accordance with business strategy and SFT charitable objectives.
· Provides the Board of Trustees with appropriate and timely advice, regular progress reports and key performance metrics.
· Provides performance management and development support to staff, ensuring that they have clear objectives and the right skills to achieve them.
· Ensures compliance with charity law, statutory requirements and relevant guidance, via sound governance.
· Maintains personal expertise, remaining aware of new trends and focussing on continuous professional development.
Person Specification
Essential
- Experience of working in an organisation with environment, conservation or heritage at its core.
- Operated as a CEO or senior executive, with proven leadership and change management skills.
- Detailed understanding of P&L, budgeting, balance sheets, cash flow, income statements.
· Excellent verbal, written and digital communication skills, with the diplomacy required to effectively manage a wide range of stakeholders.
· A track record of initiating/developing new business and income streams.
· Ability to regularly attend the SFT office and other key locations within the Sherwood area.
Desirable
· Experience of working in charity/third sector organisation.
· Degree level education or equivalent.
· Familiarity with diverse business functions such as marketing, PR, finance.
· Experience of providing leadership of a dispersed team.
· Experience of working with and developing a positive, robust relationship with a Board of Trustees
· Experience of working with and managing volunteers.
· Knowledge of charity-related legislation and regulation, including its application and best practice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
I am urgently seeking an experienced Reward Practitioner for a Charity to undertake an almost fully remote position as Interim Reward Business Partner for an initial 3 month contract. The role can pay a salary in the range of £55,000 to £65,000 per year or a day rate of £300 to £350 per day through an umbrella company, depending upon experience.
Reporting to the AD of Culture and Development, you will support the organisation with: -
- Pay modeling for the next year
- Job evaluations and salary benchmarking
- Benefits Administration (including salary sacrifice, car allowance and EAP etc)
- Adding your ideas and suggestions
You can work remotely, but will be required to attend a prearranged team meeting once per month in one of there locations across the country and expenses will be paid for your travel to this monthly meeting.
You can work 4 or 5 days per week and you must have significant Reward experience and be able to engage confidently with senior stakeholders whilst undertaking the operational elements of the role as the only person dealing with Reward.
If you are available immediately or within 1 to 2 weeks notice and you have the required experience, please apply now.
Head of People
We are seeking an experienced Head of People to drive forward the HR Strategy, manage the People Team, and support a growing Network of Youth Zones.
This is a permanent role offering hybrid working.
Position: Head of People
Location: Hybrid working. Blend of home-based and office (you must live within regular commutable distance of Bolton or White City, London)
Salary: £55,000 to £60,000 (dependent upon experience)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week
Benefits: Agile working with flexibility in working hours; 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to a maximum of 30 days); birthday leave, additional annual leave purchase scheme; company matched pension; company sick, maternity, paternity & adoption pay; Employee Assistance Programme, active and engaged networks to join (including Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) and access to Charity Worker discounts.
Closing Date: 5pm, Monday 8 July
First Stage Interviews: w/c 15 July (likely to be 15 July & 17 July – online)
Second Stage Interviews: 24 July (Location TBC)
About the Role
Reporting to the Director of People, a key focus of this role will be to provide hands-on management to an experienced People consisting of a People Support Manager and Talent Acquisition Coordinator.
However, it is much wider than team management; it is about relationships. Relationships with internal colleagues, relationships with Network contacts, and relationships with third party suppliers. The role is seen as a crucial support function for the youth zones, and it is imperative that you are able to build rapport quickly and be an approachable and knowledgeable source of expertise and support for colleagues.
Some of your key duties include:
- Providing professional management, support and development to the People team
- Supporting the delivery and implementation of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
- Coaching, supporting and advising on complex ER matters; upskilling managers with regular training and support
- Supporting senior level recruitment across the charity’s Network
- Supporting the continued launch of PeopleHR
About You
You must have proven HR Leadership experience and have managed varied HR Teams. If this experience has been gained from organisations that service young people – even better!
Other experience and skills you will need include:
- Experience of managing and overseeing HR systems and budgets
- Experience of promoting and supporting a coaching culture
- In-depth knowledge of employment law
- The ability to develop and nurture relationships across the organisation
- A proactive and agile work ethic
- A curious mindset, to think innovatively and rationally about concerns and come up with creative solutions
- The ability to accept and provide feedback, be challenged on your advice, and work well under pressure
To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter (of not more than one page), explaining clearly why you are interested in the role, and answering ALL points as outlined on the role profile.
About the Organisation
A national charity that believes all young people should have the opportunity to discover their passion and their purpose that fund and build state-of-the-art, multimillion-pound youth centres called Youth Zones in the country’s most economically disadvantaged areas. The organisation trains the amazing people that run them and offers continuing support to youth zones nationwide through a national network of independent youth charities,
As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race & other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. Our dedicated Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.
The charity recognises that the workforce is under-represented in certain areas and are committed to addressing this. Therefore, they actively encourage applicants to submit anonymous applications; in practice this means removing your name and email address from your CV and cover letter. The HR Lead will have these details from your submission, but they will not be available to the selection panel when they are considering your application.
The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with their Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires a basic DBS check.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Head of Human Resources, Head of HR, Head of HR and Resources, HR Manager, Senior HR Manager, HR Business Partner, Head of Department, Human Resources Director, Head of People, Head of Personnel, Personnel Manager. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
You will join our friendly team and work alongside our Funding team in Wales and across the UK. Depending on your location and preference, you can work from home or a combination of home working and office working in our Newtown or Cardiff offices.
As a funding officer serving our North region, (Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Flintshire, Denbighshire Wrexham and North Powys) you will assess requests for funding and manage grants using local knowledge, best practice, thematic expertise, and the experience of customers and stakeholders to improve our grant making and inform our decision making. By working closely with people and communities, you will understand what matters to them and where our funding can make the biggest difference.
You will be responsible for supporting local people and communities in Anglesey, and have a strong understanding of our vision, being able to adapt your approach to the wishes of the people you are working with. You’ll also need to support our stakeholders, helping them to make connections that will help them achieve their goals.
You will be responsible for the pipeline of projects in Anglesey, understanding and responding to the different needs of our customers by providing advice and considered feedback, and be willing to have challenging but constructive conversations. Funding Officers will ensure our grant management and assessment play an effective part in contributing to the Fund’s knowledge and learning as a grant maker. You will manage your own caseload, liaise with grant recipients, undertake project visits, identify and manage risk, supporting organisations to deliver their projects and measure their impact.
The ability to communicate in Welsh fluently and confidently is essential for this role.
This is a permanent, full-time post (open to a conversation on flexible working and job share)
Interview Date: W/C 29/07/2024
Location: Remote working in the Anglesey area of Wales with access to our offices in Cardiff and Newtown
On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below
Essential criteria
1) The ability to communicate in Welsh fluently (spoken and written).
2) Ability to analyse information, including financial data and project plans in order to make written funding recommendations to decision-makers.
3) Understanding of strengths-based approaches to working with people and communities in Angelsey.
4) Remain calm under pressure and handle multiple and competing priorities, supporting others when needed.
Desirable criteria
1) Understanding of great customer service.
2) Knowledge of the wider funding context
3) Ability to learn from our funded projects and share that learning for the benefit of the wider organisation.
4) Confident in presenting to external audiences.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
It starts with community.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
UoGSU is a value-driven organisation. The work we do has the power to impact the real, lived experiences of our members - and how we do it is incredibly important. UoGSU exists to support its members to overcome the myriad challenges they face, so that they can love their time at the University of Gloucestershire.
The Central Services Manager will be a key post holder in the SU working closely with other managers and the COO to ensure we deliver a high quality of service to other departments within UoGSU.
Our Central Services are key to the SU functioning well. From overseeing the finances of the whole organisation to supporting teams to market their work to students and other stakeholders the team has a critical role.
To all our members and stakeholders, we promise to be:
- Inclusive
- Democratic
- Courageous
- Sustainable
Key Details
Closing Date: Monday 15 July 17:00
Interview Date: w/c 22 July
Start Date: September 2024
Applications are to be made by submitting a CV and supporting statement of no more than 2 pages. We advice that you look through the person specification in the job pack available via our website.
We will consider applications who present an alternative to fulltime working, however there will be a business need for at least 0.8 FTE.
Candidates are able to arrange an informal conversation with Lou Fensome, Chief Operating Officer in advance of submitting an application. To arrange an informal conversation please find contact details in the job pack.
Key details
Position: Central Services Manager
Responsible to: Chief Operating Officer
Location: Across all of the main University of Gloucestershire sites with an office space location of either Gloucester or Cheltenham to be negotiated. Flexible working to be negotiated.
Hours: 35 hours a week (full time)
Salary: £27,939
Main duties and responsibilities
Providing oversight for key UoGSU functions
- To provide operational leadership to the finance staff team and be the post holder ultimately responsible for the production of management accounts, budgeting information and reports for our Board of Trustees
- To deliver HR administration and support the running of HR systems alongside external partners
- To work with others to ensure the accurate recording of staff training, sickness and performance from across the SU
- To work with others across UoGSU to respond to annual regulatory returns and surveys including the Charity Commission and Companies House
- To act as the lead contact for external providers of insurance, payroll, banking, audit, web services and other providers consummate with a role of this nature
Working with other UoGSU teams
- To work with other UoGSU management staff to ensure that Central Service staff are delivering a high quality product
- To provide guidance on communication routes and support others across UoGSU to communicate their messages effectively
- To act as the lead staff member on the creation, implementation and review of a communication strategy
- To act the gatekeeper to UoGSU communication channels and support relevant departments to ensure communications are in line with the UoGSU strategy
- To proactively work with other staff across UOGSU to deliver SU wide projects such as student awards, Welcome and elections
To view our full job pack and person specification via our website.
UoGSU exists to support its members to overcome the myriad challenges they face, so that they can love their time at the University of Gloucestershire
Scripture Union is passionate about seeing a new generation of children and young people have a vibrant, personal faith in Jesus. We are seeking a dynamic and organised Support Worker to work in partnership with key staff across the Movement. The successful candidate will be instrumental in supporting the smooth running of day to day operations of the Central team.
The successful candidate will:
· Act as first point of contact for team enquiries.
· Build relationships and communicate well with Faith Guides, Local Mission Partners and volunteers.
· Book venues (e.g. churches) and oversee administration for events in the region.
· Produce accurate notes of discussions and decisions taken during Regional meetings.
· Assist with the registration and data management of local Faith Guides and volunteers.
· Provide administrative support for holidays, including DBS clearance of volunteers (and attending at least one event to provide first hand support).
· Manage personal data within GDPR and SU guidelines, including records of staff compliance (e.g. safeguarding, first aid).
· Help streamline and improve team communications to supporters, ensuring informative, well presented (print and email) prayer updates are sent regularly within set deadlines.
· Help to keep the Central Team’s page on the Scripture Union website informative and up to date.
· Undertake other administrative, supportive, and promotional tasks, in line with SU’s Revealing Jesus strategy, as required by the Regional Mission Team Leader.
If this describes you, and you are in agreement with the aims and beliefs of Scripture Union, then we would like to hear from you. To apply for this role, in the first instance please send your CV and a covering letter (by email) to our HR Officer,
We will contact shortlisted candidates to ask them to complete an application form ahead of interview.
We provide a range of benefits to reward our employees which includes: 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an additional 5 days to volunteer on a Scripture Union event. This is on a pro-rata basis. Group pension scheme, with up to 12% employer contribution. Life insurance (death in service), permanent health insurance (PHI) and free Bible reading notes.
This is a part time role at 14.5 hours per week and offers remote/hybrid working in line with SU’s hybrid working policy. If you have any questions about this role, please contact , HR Officer by e-mail and they will call you back.
Closing date: 2nd August 2024 (at 4pm)
Interview date: 21st August 2024
Interview location: Trinity House, Opal Drive, Fox Milne, MK15 0DF, Milton Keynes
The Movement takes Safeguarding seriously. This role will require a Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service and have an occupational requirement to be filled by a committed Christian, active in church life. Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9 applies.
We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from people, regardless of their background.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are recruiting for a private international charitable foundation which seeks to support environmental recovery, supported by cultures and economies grounded in Earth lore, in line with their “breathe freely” ethos. As such they are committed to grants and other investments that are healing to the climate, to biodiversity, and to human cultural relations with the other-than-human. The foundation is currently based in a Hong Kong family office, with personnel in Hong Kong and the UK, as well as Cameroon, Brazil, Australia, Papua, and the US. The work is hybrid and the candidate can legally work in the UK or Hong Kong. A working visa will be provided if needed.
The organisation has been in a phase of significant growth and change over the last five years and is seeking to ensure that the needs of our diverse and committed staff are known and addressed.
This is a new position which interfaces with all foundation staff. Under the general direction of the Director of Operations, you will be developing and ensuring that staff policies and practices are relevant, clear, harmonized, and compliant with regulations across the foundation’s staff locations and in alignment with the foundation’s values. The position provides an opportunity to practice all aspects of a global HR function including recruiting, hiring and on-boarding, remuneration and benefits, performance and effectiveness, compliance, training and development, staff wellness and retention, and HRIS.
Global Human Relations Specialist
Responsibilities
— The responsibilities of Global Human Relations Specialist will include, but are not limited to:
- Determine and facilitate optimal hiring status for new and continuing staff (direct employment, EoR employment, independent consulting) and initiate and manage contracts as appropriate.
- When there are open positions, working with hiring managers to manage the full cycle of recruitment of positions including job scoping, candidate sourcing, interviewing, reference checking, background checking, developing offers and closing the hire.
- Guide and manage onboarding, orientation and exit processes.
- Evaluate and facilitate staff mobility and travel requirements (visas, permits, and registrations) as needed.
- Update and maintain job description library and organisational charts.
- Maintain appropriate benchmarks, periodically review and recommend enhancements to compensation and benefits plans across international geographies.
- Coordinate payroll and HR administration with International Accountant and others.
- Review, update, develop and enhance processes, policies, and procedures for staff across various jurisdictions to ensure compliance around applicable labour and employment regulations, internal equity in compensation and benefits, and to reflect best practices and our institutional culture and values. Identify any significant gaps to our offering in relation to staff priorities.
- Ensure the integrity of staff records and timeliness of any required actions (e.g. remuneration adjustments, contract renewals, enrolments etc).
- Consult with, coach, and support managers and staff on standard personnel transactions, employee relations issues, interpretation and fair application of policies and applicable laws.
- Recommend appropriate resources and training for professional development needs.
- Organise staff events for team and capacity building and cross-cultural and cross-disciplinary learning including annual retreat.
- Maintain a pulse on staff morale and identify strategies to enhance staff cohesion, engagement and overall health and well-being.
- Specify and optimize HRIS to efficiently manage human resource related processes, record keeping and analytics. Manage HRIS interfaces with other relevant systems such as accounting.
- Develop and manage relationships with staffing related service providers including payroll and HRIS providers, accountants and employment law experts.
General and Other
- Coordinate user training and resourcing on HRIS (including payroll) platform, as needed.
- Keep abreast of developments in foundation staffing (role descriptions and structures).
- Keep abreast of best practices in international HR.
- Occasional travel as required for execution of duties.
- Other duties as are consistent with specialist’s role and experience as the foundation continues to evolve, or from time to time as prompted by institutional priorities.
Qualifications
— The successful Global Human Relations Specialist candidate will likely reflect much of the following profile:
Essential
- A combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a field related to the work.
- Five years’ progressively responsible HR experience.
- International HR experience. GPHR or PHRi or equivalent, a plus.
- Practical understanding of global employment law and issues.
- Strong understanding of accounting as it relates to staffing.
- Excellent, hands-on knowledge of web-based systems including HRIS, payroll (we currently use Deel), office suite platforms (proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite preferred).
- Comfortable in complex and highly matrixed environments. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with peers across disciplines and functions in shared efforts with proven ability to influence without direct formal authority.
- Comfortable working remotely.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to be flexible and re-prioritize as needs arise.
- Pleasant and effective communication skills, written and oral. (English is our working language.)
- Experiential cross-cultural understanding and perspective, aware and appreciative of differing worldviews and the ability to communicate with and learn from the wide variety of people who comprise our grantees, allies and staff.
- Kind and generous with partners and colleagues.
Desired
- Prior experience with an international non-profit organization or grantmaking foundation.
- Fluency in a second language with preference for dominant languages of one of our working regions (e.g. French, Portuguese, Bahasa, Thai, Lao, Burmese).
- International living and/or working experience including in the Global South.
- Strong analytical, conceptual, and creative problem-solver who continually looks for new ways to improve processes with a “can do” attitude and a sense of humour.
- Located in and able to legally work in the UK or Hong Kong.
Alongside this we will value applicants who are:
- Deeply committed to regenerative/ecological cultures and economies, preferably with experience of holistic/indigenous cosmologies.
- Humble, recognising humanity’s place amongst all living creatures on this one planet.
We pride ourselves on being diverse and inclusive.
TO APPLY
Please submit a letter of interest outlining your relevant experience and financial requirements with a resume to us. Review of credentials will begin immediately. We seek to have someone in place as soon as possible.
The organisation does not maintain a website but will provide more detailed information on the foundation to qualified applicants.
Matching talents to fulfil roles in sustainability organizations, including nature conservation, holistic education and wellness in Asia and the U.K.
We are delighted to be offering this new role which will be managing our HQ function in Flitwick. The role will involve dealing with many aspects of the organisation ranging from signposting members of the public to suitable services, health and safety and supporting our Exec and HQ function teams.
Office Co-ordinator
Post no: 599
Location: Flitwick
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £24,500 per annum
Hours: Full Time, 9am – 4.30pm, Monday – Friday
About Us:
Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.
The post holder will be working within our fast-growing organisation and become part of a team of people whose objective is to support the mental health and wellbeing of our communities.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Carry out and oversee general admin duties in line with Mind BLMK’s policies, procedures, and processes (support Exec roles; housekeeping at HQ to include tidying up and ensuring that HQ is a suitable working environment for staff; meeting and greeting; referrals; post; email and telephone enquiries; room bookings and meeting arrangements; ordering and monitoring of supplies, stationery, and equipment).
- Oversee the carrying out of routine health and safety responsibilities for HQ premises in line with Mind BLMK’s H&S policies, procedures, and guidance (First Aid, Fire Marshal, monthly visual checks, risk assessments). Support the Quality Manager to promote a positive health and safety culture and environmental best practice.
- Deal with and oversee the answering a wide variety of calls and enquiries from the general public, operational staff, and managers, responding, and taking action as appropriate (directing callers to relevant services/individuals, taking messages; relaying information accurately and on time; offer appropriate information; deal effectively with enquiries from individuals in crisis and escalate potential Safeguarding issues to the Safeguarding Lead), executing actions and decisions that result from contact with service users as necessary as guided by management and colleagues in line with Mind BLMK procedures and guidance.
- Maintain an effective workforce for administrative department at HQ in line with Mind BLMK’s HR policies, procedures, and guidance (recruitment, line management, workload planning, support, and development of administrator role).
- Carry out specific duties to support the effective use of Volunteer hours at HQ (supporting, coordinating, and planning volunteer cover when required).
- Provide administrative support to the HR department.
- Assist in carrying out routine IT and telecoms tasks.
- Assist with tasks to ensure data protection compliance.
- Support the Quality Manager to champion a culture that fits with the organisation’s strategy, vision, values and behaviours.
- Support the Quality Manager on audits of processes and systems.
- Provide general support to the Executive including but not limited to attending meetings, taking notes, and managing documents for the meetings.
Entitlements/benefits:
- 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
- Health Plan with a wide variety of benefits
- Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
- In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
- Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)
The successful candidate will be highly accurate and have experience of working in a busy office environment in a multi-skilled and varied role, sometimes with conflicting priorities.
If you have a passion for working in mental health and feel like you could be part of our friendly HQ team and support the organisation to meet its vision and values, we would love to hear from you.
Closedown: 5pm on 20th June 2024
Interview date(s): Week Commencing 1st July
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply.
Start date: ASAP
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.
Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
No agencies please.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Yorkshire Children’s Charity is needs-led charity and exists for the sole purpose of helping children who are at a disadvantage in life; be that due to disability, ill health, or financial circumstance. We understand that sometimes everyone needs a helping hand, and we want to be the charity that those in need turn to.
Yorkshire Children’s Charity is seeking a Trusts and Foundations Manager to work with the CEO to develop and grow a fundraising strategy. You will be responsible for all Trusts and Foundations income generation and you will be expected to deliver high-value fundraising proposals.
Core Functions Trusts and Foundations to Include:
· Maintaining and growing the database of trusts and foundations with potential to support Yorkshire Children’s Charities, prospecting funders for new and growing programmes. You will have access to FundsOnline to support prospecting.
· Work with our Board of Trustees to map connections with Trusts & Foundations and establish a plan of introductions/stewardship to be managed by Trustees
· Proactively seek out trusts and foundations who support capital projects.
· Work with the CEO to develop a funding strategy for the Great Yorkshire Build.
· Work closely with the CEO to develop corporate partnerships.
· Manage Trust income in line with donor requirements.
· Identify and build relationships with trusts and foundations through proactive stewardship to secure new donors and retain existing donors.
· Deliver high quality and engaging content, including but not limited to:
o Funding proposals/applications/Case for Support/’One-pager’ pitches
o Impact reports
o Charity award applications
o Corporate fundraising applications
o Speeches and appeals
o Annual report
o Case study/content bank
· Work closely with the Programmes Team to continue developing the impact measurement framework, collecting, analysing and effectively reporting on charitable output and impact.
· Working closely with the Programmes Team to support the development of new programmes from a funding perspective e.g., our new Forest School Programme in development.
· Ensure we report to trusts/foundations and donors on our charitable output.
· Contribute to the charities newsletters, e-campaigns and external communications to ensure supporters know how their donations are being spent.
· Work closely with the CEO to build and develop the charities subscription offering and maintain existing members.
Office Location: Chapel Allerton, North Leeds
About the role:
We are looking for an organised and proactive Project Administrator to join our team. You will provide essential administrative support to the Project Lead. Primarily focused on East Cheshire NHS Trust, you will assist in the running of our volunteer management contracts by recruiting and liaising with volunteers and other relevant stakeholders, coordinating day to day cover of volunteers and supporting with volunteer events.
What we are looking for:
This role is suited to someone who is looking for an opportunity to develop new, or re-hone previously obtained, skills with a view to expanding within post. You might be seeking to re-enter the workforce following some time away for any number of reasons, so your previous work experience is less important to us than your current commitment and approach to the job.
This role is currently designed to be task oriented, allowing the post holder to learn on the go; but there is room to develop if wanted. A number of different skills might be helpful for the post holder, including strong organisational approach, a willingness to learn, good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to be self motivated.
We know that our staff team is better when it reflects the communities we seek to serve. We are particularly keen to speak with candidates who might not currently see themselves as part of our make-up. This includes those from Roma, Gypsy and Traveller communities and other racially marginalised backgrounds.
What we can offer:
We're a small, passionate, and hardworking team where everyone’s input is encouraged and valued. We will develop a professional development plan tailored to you as an individual and will support a range of training opportunities.
• Salary of £21,500FTE (this role is 0.5 FTE, therefore pro rata: £10,750)
• 25 days’ starting annual leave, plus bank holidays and up to 3 days during the Christmas period
• We will also support staff to take additional time to fulfil volunteering roles
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide administrative support to the Project Lead, including managing documents, scheduling meetings, and maintaining records.
2. Assist in the development, implementation, and optimisation of operational processes to enhance efficiency and productivity.
3. Assist in the recruitment of volunteers to East Cheshire NHS Trust.
4. Supporting with volunteer engagement, communications and events.
5. Coordinate and liaise with colleagues to ensure seamless collaboration and integration of operational activities.
6. Liaise with external stakeholders to facilitate effective communication, collaboration, and relationship management.
7. Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and documentation related to operational activities.
General Responsibilities as a CVSCE employee:
8. Contribute to the financial health of the organisation through positive compliance with relevant budgetary requirements and processes
9. Contribute to the general high-quality culture of the organisation through active engagement with HR processes
10. Commitment to the values of the organisation, demonstrably applying them to the day-to-day activities of the role
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
Travalyst is a not-for-profit organisation working to identify – and help bring about – the systemic changes needed in order for sustainable travel to be taken out of the niche, and into the mainstream.
We believe tourism can, and must, play a key role in achieving a sustainable future for our world; so we’re convening the key players, and catalysing the necessary action, to change the impact of travel, for good. We are committed to being a driving force that redefines what it means to travel, helping everyone explore our world in a way that protects both people and places, and secures a positive future for destinations and local communities for generations to come.
We were founded in partnership with Booking (dot) com, Expedia, Google, Skyscanner, Trip (dot) com Group, Tripadvisor, and Visa. The Travalyst Coalition now includes eleven of the world’s leading companies and brands associated with travel working with us to make travel more sustainable.
Travalyst provides supportive, independent and neutral governance, empowering our Coalition of some of the biggest – and occasionally competing – travel companies and service providers to share data and accelerate change. The goal is to bring credible, consistent sustainability information to the mainstream, helping both travellers and travel companies make better, greener choices.
About the role
Travalyst is recruiting its first full-time COO. This is a broad role, supporting Travalyst’s CEO and a growing Executive Leadership team to enable delivery of this first-of-its-kind global initiative. Now in its 5th year, the Travalyst team and organisation is scaling quickly to drive progress and accelerate impact.
About you
You will be able to demonstrate a track record in successful organisational design and implementation, including the development of effective but adaptable systems and processes and their roll-out across a complex organisation with multiple partners and stakeholders. You will manage and lead on finance, governance and risk, ensuring that Travalyst is run according to the highest standards for a UK not-for-profit organisation.
Proven scale-up operational experience, in a sustainability-focused organisation and/or a UK not-for-profit, is essential. Strong project management skills, enabling effective prioritisation and decision-making and excellence in delivery, would be of huge benefit in the role.
Areas of responsibility:
Governance, Legal & Risk
· Be accountable for governance structures and processes, including reviewing and revising governance documentation annually
· Ensure compliance with UK statutory and legal obligations
· Support the Travalyst Board and CEO to ensure effective risk management and mitigation
· Support CEO with preparation of Board packs and attend Board meetings as an Observer
· Act as Company Secretary
· Provide oversight of legal discussions and documentation, working with pro-bono legal team where needed
Financial Management
· Oversight of financial management and administration, including near and longer-term financial planning, modelling, and cash flow management
· Manage outsourced Finance Director, bookkeeper accountants and auditors for budgeting, statutory accounting, audit, payroll, and tax - and evolve the Finance function as the organisation scales
· Support the CEO on funder management, leading on financial and operational aspects of fundraising, including leading grant application processes, budgeting and grant reporting
HR and Organisational Design
· Oversight of HR management and administration, including resource planning and recruitment
· Managed outsourced HR and recruitment consultants on professional development, culture & engagement, employee lifecycle management and recruitment initiatives
· Evolve HR function as the organisation grows
· Oversee workforce planning and recruitment for new hires supported by outsourced HR
· Ensure compliance of all existing legal/ contractual agreements with employees, consultants and suppliers
Operations and Strategy
· Support the CEO on the development of Travalyst’s annual strategic planning and lead on the accompanying operational plan
· Support the CEO in managing Travalyst Coalition Partners, including acting as the relationship lead where required
· Lead on Travalyst’s procurement process and manage key supplier relationships including all contracts, policies, and procedures
· Support the team to evolve Travalyst’s operating model, develop and manage systems and processes to ensure successful delivery of ongoing workstreams and new projects or initiatives
Resourcing & Project Management
· Lead on development and implementation of project management and delivery processes, ensuring excellence in delivery across project teams
· Lead weekly touchpoints to prioritise resources and workload, and track progress against milestones
· Focus and role model excellence in delivery through strong project management skills and ways of working
IT
· Lead the roll-out of new internal technology to support effective delivery
· Act as data protection officer (DPO) for the organisation, providing oversight and following best practice and regulation with regards to information, governance, data protection and adherence with UK GDPR
· Provide oversight of IT and data security
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About you
You’ll definitely be someone who loves working at a high level and has solid experience of providing close support to the Chief Executive. You are collaborative with excellent communication skills. You have excellent attention to detail and will thrive in a fast paced environment with strong organisation skills. You’ll be experienced in using various means of software with experience of managing a Chief Executive’s diary and liaising with external contractors.
About the role
This is a varied role; from managing the Chief Executive’s office effectively and proactively, to organising and coordinating general office procedures and administration of the office.
About us
Carers UK is the leading national charity for unpaid carers. Our support, advice, information and campaigning work are now needed more than ever, as unpaid carers are providing more and more care, adversely impacting on their own health and wellbeing. We exist to make life better for carers and bring about lasting change.
Diversity and inclusion
Carers UK is committed to becoming a diverse and truly inclusive organisation. We strive to create a workplace where our colleagues and volunteers can truly be themselves and feel like they belong and constantly seek to ensure all voices are heard.
To embrace this culture of diversity, our employee and volunteer recruitment should reflect our stakeholders and the society that we serve and support, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, physical abilities, disabilities or religious practices. We value individual diversity and are actively building diverse teams here at Carers UK and value our colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds.
As a membership charity for carers, we particularly seek employees and volunteers with a real understanding of the issues faced by carers. Reasonable adjustments can be made to the process and role dependent on the needs of the applicant.
At Carers UK we want our application process to be as accessible as possible. If you need any adjustments to apply please email the recruitment team to discuss.
The closing date for applications is 5pm, 24 July 2024
Carers UK anonymises all applications prior to shortlisting.
Carers UK reserves the right to appoint at any stage, should an outstanding candidate emerge.
Carers UK are actively interviewing as we receive applications.
Carers UK may carry out online and social media checks as well as seek references before a formal offer is made.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We’re looking for a Recruitment Coordinator to join us for a 6-month contract to support the delivery of our high-quality recruitment service.
As a Recruitment Coordinator, you'll support the wider Recruitment team in providing a first-class recruitment service to both hiring managers and candidates.
This is an exciting position where you can use your skills and experience to help one of the UK’s largest charities find the best people to join our workforce and support our mission to fund life saving research.
Supporting the recruitment for both our retail and office roles, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day coordination of the recruitment service including:
- writing and placing engaging adverts
- arranging interviews
- providing feedback to candidates
- making offers of employment
You'll be an ambassador for British Heart Foundation (BHF), providing a seamless experience for our candidates at every touch point of the process. You'll also be able to get involved in recruitment project work around our career site, recruitment processes and systems.
Working arrangements
This is a 6-month fixed term contract, with the potential of being extended thereafter.
This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our London office.
At BHF we believe in the power of being together, so our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office, at least one day each week, on average. The use of our office spaces is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.
About you
With excellent communication skills you'll be able to build strong working relationships with managers from across all areas of the business. You’ll have sound knowledge of recruitment practice and how to implement it in an in-house environment.
Ideally, you'll have proven experience of working in a customer facing role or a position where you are providing excellent customer service. You’ll also have up-to-date knowledge of recruitment/employment law and an understanding of how it impacts BHF processes and procedures.
To be successful in this role you will:
- be a team player
- be proactive and efficient and focused on getting results
- have strong time management skills
- be IT proficient with intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
About us
Every single one of us is vulnerable to the heartbreak caused by heart and circulatory diseases – they are the world’s biggest killers. But the research we fund represents hope. And nothing matters more than finding cures and treatments that give us more time with the people we love.
We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.
Interview process
First stage interviews will be a short one-way video interview, successful candidates will then be invited to attend an interview via MS Teams.
How to apply
It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click through to our careers site to apply. All you’ll need is an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria.
As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, the BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.
Please note that we are unlikely to be able to sponsor applicants for this role, as it does not meet the minimum salary criteria for sponsorship eligibility.
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.