Human Resources And Personal Assistant Opportunities Jobs

We are looking for an enthusiastic HR and Office Administrator with great people skills to be a part of our core Head Office team.

The successful candidate will be willing to get involved in all aspects of our work and thrive in a role engaging with staff all over the country and supporting great internal communications. 

Working closely with our CEO and Senior Management Team, a key part of the role is ensuring that we have effective organisational governance, contracting and HR systems in place. You will also support all aspects of HR, working with our HR Advisor to support recruitment processes, staff checks, induction, and development for our staff team.

The successful applicant will have excellent people skills, the ability to develop and maintain administrative organisational systems, and be happy getting involved in a range of different work. Experience of the charity sector, and experience of supporting HR, would be an asset but are not essential. 

Working days are flexible but likely to require Wednesdays.

JOB DESCRIBTION

Job title: Executive Assistant to the CEO

Contract: Part time, 3 days/22.5 hours per week. Flexibility regarding working pattern: hours could be worked across 3 or 4 days in the week. Permanent contract.

Salary: £16,799 pro rata (£28,000 full time equivalent)

Manager: Gestalt Centre CEO

Location: Working in-person at the centre at London Kings Cross and remotely.

ABOUT THE JOB

Job Purpose 

We are looking for an exemplary people-oriented administrator to provide administrative support to the Gestalt Centre CEO and the workstreams she manages. An important role in the organisation, working with senior leadership and across teams, in a welcoming and supportive environment with opportunities to learn and grow on the job.

ABOUT US: THE GESTALT CENTRE

We are the Gestalt Centre, an established therapy not-for-profit organisation, supporting the mental and psychological well-being of individuals, groups, and organisations. We are a dynamic charity that runs, accommodates, and supports a number of counselling, psychotherapy, personal and professional development courses, and a range of therapeutic practices that enhance mental and psychological wellbeing.

As Gestalt Centre, our relationship with people who work for the centre starts from a place of trust. We see our structure as an organisational shape that we use to organise ourselves. What matters for us is how we all work together. We prioritise collaboration and ‘horizontal’ consultative decision making with individual and collective responsibility and accountability.

OUR VISION is a world were meaningful and fulfilling relationships lead to wellbeing and positive change in people’s lives.

OUR PURPOSE is to promote the mental and psychological well-being of individuals, groups and organisations through Gestalt education, training and practice.

Gestalt is a life-changing approach to life, counselling, and psychotherapy. It enables people to develop meaningful relationships, navigate change and lead fulfilling lives by creatively utilising their own resources, skills and strengths.

Location: Either in one of our global offices (Bristol or London - UK, Kenya, Madagascar, Belize, Indonesia, Timor-Leste, Senegal), or home-based within countries where Blue Ventures has administrative capacity (Tanzania)

Closing date for applications: 31st October 2024

Contract status: Global post, full-time

Start date: As soon as possible

Contract duration: 1-year fixed-term contract

Remuneration: circa £23,700 gross per annum (UK); circa Ksh780,000 gross per annum (Kenya); circa MGA 9,600,000 net per annum (Madagascar); circa BZD 20,400 gross per annum (Belize); circa IDR 77,293,000 gross per annum (Indonesia); circa USD 4,060 gross per annum (Timor-Leste); circa XOF 3,240,000 gross per annum (Senegal); circa TZS 11,176,000 gross per annum (Tanzania).

Salary Band: E2 

We rebuild tropical fisheries with coastal communities

Blue Ventures is a marine conservation organization that puts people first. We support coastal fishers in remote and rural communities to rebuild fisheries, restore ocean life and build lasting pathways to prosperity. Our work began two decades ago in Madagascar’s remote coastal communities and is growing globally.

Across a dozen countries, we’re partnering with traditional fishers and community organizations to design, scale, strengthen and sustain fisheries management and conservation at the community level. We bring partners together in networks to advocate for reform, and share tools and best practices to support fishing communities across the globe. 

Summary job description

We are currently recruiting an administrative assistant to support our Donor Stewardship team to ensure effective grant management and fundraising delivery. This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious and growing team in a support function. Reporting to the Global Project Development Manager, this is a full-time role on a one-year fixed-term contract. The role will require working closely with overseas colleagues.

The successful candidate will be a motivated, proactive, and highly organised individual with excellent knowledge of administrative systems. You will demonstrate a proven track record through employment and/or volunteer experience of prioritisation, multi-tasking, flexibility, adaptability, and exceptional oral and written communication skills. You will thrive in dynamic, fast-paced, and ambitious environments and ideally have a proven track record in communicating effectively and professionally and managing competing priorities to meet deadlines reliably.

We are looking for an individual who is open to new ideas, embraces innovation, and can demonstrate experience building effective working relationships. Applications will be assessed based on candidates’ alignment with BV’s core values and mission to support human rights-based approaches to marine conservation and fisheries management.

Please see the attached job description for full details.

Salary: £27,140 per annum for 4 days (28 hours) per week or £33,926 per annum 5 days (35 hours) per week

Location:  Hybrid Work Culture. We are proud to promote a truly hybrid work culture, recognising that every role is different and everyone has unique needs and preferences. Our Hybrid Work Arrangement empowers each team member to work with their manager to choose the most effective way to work that balances your needs and Hospice UK’s.

Our office is a short walk from King’s Cross station in London. For this role, we need someone to come into the office at least one day a week, on a Tuesday. A day where all of Income Generation come into the office. You can work remotely for the rest of the time. Equally, you may prefer to work from the office full-time. We encourage all colleagues to visit member hospices to help inform our work and you may be able to work from there. 

Contractually this role is London-based.

Contract: Permanent, either part time of 4 days (28 hours) per week or full time (35 hours per week) options available.  

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days after 2 years (+ an extra 10 days on each 5th year). Pro rata for part time hours
• Matched pension scheme up to 7% of salary
• Support for staff with caring responsibilities
• Family-friendly culture

How to Apply: CV and supporting statement - using Hospice UK’s supporting statement document – see below

Closing date for applications: 10am on Monday 28 October 2024.

Interview dates: Monday 4 and Tuesday 5 November – in person at our office. Hospice House, Britannia Street, London, WC1X 9JG. Remote interviews available on request

We’ll send questions and assessments to you in advance so that you can prepare. Let us know if you have any specific needs to be able to fully engage with the process.

Job Information

We offer workshops, webinars, reviews of HR policies, and lots of helpful resources through our Members Hub. We provide assessment tools to benchmark organisational support against similar organisations, and we give personalised recommendations for improvement. Plus, through the Compassionate Employers Award, we recognise employers who are committed to leading the way as compassionate workplaces. 

Right now, we're helping over 160,000 employees across the UK.

We are looking for someone with experience of building supporter or customer journeys through effective marketing and engagement strategies. You will be able to build strong relationships and create impactful engaging membership journeys, maximising engagement and involvement across the programme. 

You don’t need to come from a wellbeing background, but we are looking for someone who is interested in this area and who shows a willingness to learn. Most importantly, we want someone who cares as much as we do about make a real difference in people's lives at work. 

We are an evolving team, and so we are looking for someone to help develop and test new ideas and innovations. This could include designing new resources, investigating use of new technology to support programme efficiency or supporting to host new engagement opportunities such as ‘networking breakfasts’ for our members.

The successful candidate will have experience using email platforms e.g Mailchimp, to create and send engaging communications, track KPIs, and adjust strategies to boost customer engagement. We are also looking for someone who can help grow and manage our LinkedIn page, by creating engaging and impactful content. You will need to have good knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office and CRM systems, along with a solid understanding of virtual meeting platforms for online events (e.g. Teams, Zoom). 

The successful candidate will be supporting us with client management, so strong communication and organisational skills are important to help manage multiple corporate accounts.

The Team: 

We are a team of three that sit within the wider Income Generation and Grants directorate. The Compassionate Employers team includes the Compassionate Employers Programme Lead, Corporate Development Manager and the Compassionate Employers Executive.

The Compassionate Employers programme and this role sit within our Corporate Development Team, within Income Generation and Grants. Compassionate Employers is a key part of Hospice UK’s Income Generation strategy. 

Our Corporate Development Team works closely within and across the department. The focus in the team is on building partnerships with businesses, through commercial activity, fundraising or strategic support. Current corporate partnerships include several ‘charity of the year’ relationships, conferences and events, sponsorship, cause-related marketing partnerships, a supplier directory and a jobs board. As well as driving positive change for people affected by terminal illness and bereavement in the workplace, Compassionate Employers is an important income generation stream and ‘door-opener’ for Hospice UK.

If you would like to find more about the role or ask any questions, we welcome you to contact our Compassionate Employers Lead – Lucy Carpenter for an informal chat 

You’ll find lots more information in the Candidate Information Pack attached below. 

How to apply

If you would like to apply for this role, please send the following documents by 10am on Monday 28 October 2024:

• Your CV. Ideally in Microsoft Word format and less than 3 pages of A4.
• A completed supporting statement form (where you can demonstrate how you meet the person specification.)
• A completed equalities monitoring form.

We will shortlist candidates based on their CV and supporting statements. 

A briefing of what to expect will be sent in advance to shortlisted candidates for interview. 

Closing date for applications: 10am on Monday 28 October 2024

We believe in fair recruitment and working to remove bias, so all applications will have identifying indicators removed before being submitted to the shortlisting panel.

Please make sure you provide your contact details in your email. We’ll contact you to let you know whether we would like to meet you. Please note the interview dates above and let us know if there are adjustments you might need to participate fully in the process. We will try to be flexible.

To be considered for this role you must have the right to live and work in the UK for your application to be progressed. Hospice UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Position type: Permanent. Full time, 37.5 hours per week. Flexible working will be considered. 

Responsible to: Head of HR (with matrix management by Volunteer Development Manager & L&D Manager)

Direct reports: None

Location: ShelterBox HQ, Truro, Cornwall

Role purpose:

The role of the People Assistant will be to provide administrative support to the People Team. You will contribute to the efficient running of the department and assist in the delivery of a supportive, employee-oriented organisational culture that emphasises quality, continuous improvement, and high performance.

This is a busy generalist HR role and will give you a broad experience to many different elements of HR practice including recruitment, onboarding and induction, metrics and analytics, EDI, safeguarding, wellbeing, volunteers and learning and development within the humanitarian sector.

Who are we looking for? 

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual who is looking to start or develop their HR career. You will be a people person, committed to delivering excellent customer service who is able to work and communicate well with different individuals and teams, both internal and external to ShelterBox.

As the first point of contact for the HR Team the ability to manage different tasks and priorities simultaneously and have excellent attention to detail will be key.

This role will help generate and collate monthly and quarterly people metrics so excellent IT skills (particularly Microsoft Office and database reporting) are essential. As a member of the HR Team, you will be handling a wide range of data, including sensitive and personal information, as such you will work with discretion and adhere to confidentiality.

Achievement of, or study toward, your CIPD Level 3 is preferable but is not essential. Knowledge of basic employment law and HR practices would be advantageous for the role.

Main role and responsibilities

This role will primarily provide administrative support for the day-to-day running of the HR Team as well as delivering administrative tasks for the Learning & Development (L&D) Team and Volunteer Development Manager. This role will also support ongoing strategic work projects of the People Team. This role will also help support the diary management for the Director of People.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

· Administration of all recruitment campaigns including advertising, arranging interviews and candidate management.

· Administer all HR-related documentation in a timely manner. Documents will relate to starters, leavers, Maternity/Paternity, probation completions, etc.

· Generate and report on monthly and quarterly people metrics.

· Management of the HR inbox and timely response to queries.

· Assist with HR project and strategy work

· Information management of the HRIS ensuring electronic records are accurately maintained and updated in accordance with GDPR legislation including personal details, absence management and employment records.

· Monthly employee file auditing, ensuring records are accurately maintained including return to work, probation, and appraisal completions.

· Support internal communications including organisational updates, wellbeing, and staff newsletters.

· Diary management support for the Director of People

· Note-taking and meeting preparation

· Support office events and initiatives in person and online

· Assist with background checks – including references and DBS checks.

· Administration of H&S requirements (including DSE Assessments).

· Coordinate the logistics and administration for our residential programmes including venue booking, travel and accommodation booking, and sourcing volunteer support.

· Support the administration of the Learning Management System (LMS)

· Manage the incoming communication from the organisation to the shared inbox to ensure all requests are dealt with in a timely and professional manner.

· Support the administration of L&D solutions including participant management, scheduling and attendance tracking.

Other responsibilities

· Any other duties as required which are deemed appropriate to the level and grade of the post.

Interviews for the role are scheduled for 18th and 19th November. 

Liberty is seeking an Operations Assistant. The postholder will work closely with the Head of HR & Operations to facilitate the smooth running of Liberty’s office

This is an exciting, broad and varied role with opportunities to gain experience in new areas such as office administration, facilities, IT, health and safety as well as event planning. This role is office based with one day a week working from home.

The successful candidate will be an effective communicator with excellent IT and problem-solving skills and will be self-motivated and able to work well in a team environment.

The successful candidate does not need to demonstrate extensive experience in operations, and we do not require the postholder to have any specific qualifications.  We are looking for someone who has great interpersonal skills, is proactive and interested in learning new things, and who is excited to be part of a team in one of the UK’s oldest and most effective human rights campaigning organisations.

To support the postholder’s career development goals, an enhanced training & qualification budget is on offer and appropriate time will be protected for this purpose.

Liberty fully embraces flexible working and is committed to employee development. We aim to encourage people from all backgrounds to work with us and are particularly interested in hearing from people from historically underrepresented groups.

The deadline for applications is 5PM Monday 11 November 2024.

Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.

Please be aware that we do not accept CVs for this role. All applicants must complete the application form to apply.

First round interviews will be held on Thursday and Friday 28/29 November 2024

Second round interview will be held on Tuesday 3 December 2024

Unfortunately we will not be able to accommodate requests for interview slots outside of these dates on this occasion.

Apply via the job board on our wesbite.

Director of Resources

Reed are excited to offer the opportunity to join HSF Health Plan Ltd as the Director of Resources. This pivotal role is based in our London office on the vibrant South Bank and involves comprehensive management of the Finance, HR, and Governance business functions. If you have a passion for leadership and a background in finance within the healthcare, insurance and not for profit sector, we encourage you to apply.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Oversee the management of Finance, HR, and Governance business functions.
• Manage financial aspects of the company, including quarterly management accounts and annual financial statements for the UK, Republic of Ireland, and Malta.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and oversee internal audits.
• Lead and develop the Finance, HR, and Governance teams, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with senior management to align financial strategies with overall business goals.
• Represent the Finance Department in internal and external projects, ensuring HSF remains competitive in the health plan market.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience as Director of Resources, Director of Finance, or a similar role.
• Fully qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) 
• In-depth knowledge of corporate finance, accounting principles, laws, and best practices.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage multiple business functions.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and strategic thinking skills.
• Knowledge of HR management principles and employment legislation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of £100,000 - £120,000.
• Involvement in a role that directly supports community health initiatives.
• Dynamic work environment on the South Bank.

How to Apply

Please submit an up-to-date CV and a cover letter explaining your interest in this opportunity and why you believe you are suitable for the role.

Deadline for submissions: Monday, 28th October 2024, 12pm.

First interviews: Week commencing 4th November.

Second round interviews: Week commencing 11th November.

Applications and inquiries should be directed to Jay Sandhu and contact details can be found on the attached candidate application pack. 

Thank you for considering a career at HSF. We look forward to your application.

Our client, a leading London University is currently looking to recruit a proactive and dynamic Centre Administrator/PA, on a temporary, full-time basis (35 hours) for 3-months. The post will be hybrid working, with 5 days on-site at their campus in Central London.

Key responsibilities for this post will include:

• Providing administrative and secretarial support to the centre leadership team including diary management, organising travel and accommodation, and providing reminders for appointments and deadlines.
• Responsibility for the recruitment and HR processes for staff and students in the centre, including ensuring that information in the database is kept accurate and up-to-date.
• Assisting in the planning and organisation of centre activities.
• Acting as one of the main administrative points for the centre, liaising with both internal and external stakeholders, including colleagues across the institution to ensure the smooth running of services within the centre.
• Contributing to the development and production of centre documentation (e.g. newsletters, websites, posters, reports and guidelines) using appropriate software.
• Financial administration, including raising purchase orders and processing invoices, and liaising with the purchasing office to ensure cost-effectiveness in the day-to-day running of the centre.
• Coordinating, arranging, and supporting meetings.

To be considered for this post, you will have:

• Previous experience within a similar role within the higher education or wider not-for-profit sectors.
• Experience of diary and agenda management, and time-management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a keen attention to detail and organisational skills.,
• Experience managing and prioritising a varied workload, working well under pressure and a flexible attitude to work. 

If you are interested in finding out more information about this new opportunity, please register your interest and submit your CV by clicking 'apply now' below. 

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

Are you ready to take on a leadership role in a charity that’s making a real difference? Southampton City Mission is offering an exciting opportunity for a proactive and strategic Head of Operations with hands-on experience in a multi-disciplinary operational role to build on the strong foundations already laid.

Responsible for HR, Communications, Fundraising & Finance, IT, Premises Management and Governance you’ll regularly report to the Board of Trustees and line manage the administration team. We are looking for an individual with excellent communication and organisational skills who will work alongside the CEO, playing a pivotal role helping to shape the charity’s future strategy. We’re open to discussion with the successful candidate around hours being worked flexibly.

If you’re a natural implementer and you’re passionate about working for a faith-based charity that’s growing and evolving, this is the perfect role for you. Your input will help drive change in both the charity and the city we serve!

Please read the full job description and person specification for further information.

SCM is committed to keeping children and adults at risk safe and to equal opportunities. A DBS check will be required for this role and applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the right to work in the UK. There is an occupational requirement for this role to be filled by a Christian.

Personal Independence Coordinator

Salary £29,278.41 / Full Time / 35 Hours per week

Do you want a job that makes a positive difference in people’s lives?

Age UK Croydon’s very successful PIC service for older people in Croydon is recruiting for a new Personal Independence Coordinator.

If you are an enthusiastic, compassionate and person-centred individual, this could be the role for you.

PICs work alongside health and care professionals, adopting a multidisciplinary approach to working with people who have long term health and social care needs. The PICs provide critical links between formal health and social care services and the wider community support networks. We have adapted our way of working in response to COVID, helping older people to access technology and connect in new and exciting ways.

If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of people in the community, and those who care for them and want to contribute to an organisation which is continuously striving to improve, then we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to providing a flexible and productive working environment for all employees. Evolving technology and communication platforms enable employees to work in new and different ways, where we can meet our stakeholder needs and continue to deliver against our charitable objectives. We recognise the importance of supporting employees to have greater personal choice and maintain a healthier work/life balance.

Full training will be provided; the important qualities we are looking for are:

 · Excellent communication and listening skills

· A positive cheerful attitude, and the ability to problem solve

· A cheerful, friendly and outgoing personality

· The ability to work flexibly, alone and as part of a team

*Due to the high volume of applications received, we regret we shall not be able to contact applicants who are not shortlisted for interview.

CVs will not be accepted

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Closing Date: for applications: 9am, 21st October 2024

Interview Dates: Week commencing 28th October 2024

This is a great role for someone looking to join the charity sector. You will work as part of our Supporter Engagement team to provide excellent customer care, and engage, involve and inspire all supporters of Crohn’s & Colitis UK through building excellent relationships via a variety of communication channels.

Salary: £20,570 - £24,000 (FTE) per annum, depending on experience

Hours: 35 hrs FTE

Place of work: Hybrid/Flexible/Hatfield (minimum of 2 days per week in the office)

About Us

We're the UK's leading charity for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.

A diagnosis of Crohn’s or Colitis is life-changing. Over 500,000 people in the UK are living with a lifelong disease many people have never heard of, and for which there is no known cure.

Crohn’s & Colitis UK funds research, provides award winning information and support and raises vital awareness by increasing the public’s understanding of the conditions, and what it means to live with debilitating symptoms. But we need to do more. We need to be a louder voice in the marketplace. Our ambitious plans for 2024, will help to make a real difference to every supporter’s journey with us. If this excites you - join us!

Role Overview

You will be integral to achieving our strategic priorities of generating income through repeat support, and providing exceptional supporter journeys for our community, ensuring they feel valued and engaged.

Providing excellent customer care, engaging and involving and inspiring all supporters of Crohn’s and Colitis UK through building excellent relationships via a variety of communication channels. To be integral to achieving strategic Income Generation priorities, including raising funds from supporters through exceptional standards of supporter stewardship, and to deliver administrative support for the Income Generation Team.

About You

You will have experience of working in a similar role, providing a high standard of customer care in a fast-paced environment, handling supporter queries and providing information in a concise and comprehensive manner. You'll need strong written and verbal communication skills to write engaging and inspiring content and messaging, you'll also be skilled at listening and responding to queries appropriately and be comfortable and effective at managing challenging situations.

You will have the ability to manage a busy workload and deadlines whilst taking ownership of problems to find a solution where possible, escalating to a manager where required. 

Experience of Microsoft office is essential, as well as excellent administration skills and high levels of accuracy and attention to detail. If you like the sound of our role then this could be an opportunity to join a leading charity as we enter the next stage of growth and expansion.

Please see our Recruitment Pack for details of our full Job Description and Person Specification.

Our Location

We are based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, so we are easily accessible by road and rail. In this role, there is plenty of scope for working from home although you will need to be in the office for two days a week minimum. There will also be other times when you’ll need to be in the office for fulfilment tasks or to attend meetings such as our ‘All Staff Together’ days four times a year and you will also be required to attend fundraising events.

Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing one day per year up to 30 days
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working options
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing programme
• Interest free loan for season tickets
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking and secure bike locks
• Training and development financial support and/or study leave
• Performance review and development scheme

How to apply

If you have any queries about this role, would like to have a conversation before formally applying, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Natalie Wood, Supporter Engagement Manager.

Please submit a CV and supporting statement outlining why you’d like to apply, how you fulfil the person specification, and what you feel you will bring to the role, so you’ll need to refer to the Recruitment Pack found on our website.

Closing date: Monday 28th October 2024 – 9am

Please note: no applications will move forward within the recruiting process without a supporting statement.

We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to the applicant residing in the UK and a valid right to work in the UK being provided.

We will not be accepting any contact from Recruitment Agencies or Media Sales

You will be responsible for ensuring accurate processing and recording in accounts and administrative matters, processing invoices and performing bank reconciliations. You will also work with colleagues in The King’s Foundation ensuring compliance with policies and procedures of The King’s Foundation.

This role offers the opportunity to grow and develop within The King’s Foundation. As you become more familiar with our financial processes and systems, there will be opportunities to take on greater responsibility, including involvement in more complex financial tasks and projects. You will have the chance to work closely with senior members of the finance team, gaining valuable experience and insights into the wider financial operations of the organization.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Teaching Assistant to join our Education Team. Your role will be to provide high quality support for children with severe learning difficulties (SLD), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex therapeutic, medical and health needs, placing their quality of life at the centre of what we do. Under direction from the teacher, and with support from the class team, you will be responsible for the development and education of all pupils in your allocated class

You will be a natural and enthusiastic leader able to provide challenge and support to a high performing team.

Role Requirements

• To support an integrated and holistic approach to education, health and care.
• To work under the direct supervision of an allocated teacher
• To support access to learning and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils in learning opportunities.
• To assist the teacher in providing relevant support for pupils with severe learning difficulties (SLD), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex therapeutic, medical and health needs.
• To provide a high standard of direct care, including personal care
• This contract is for 48 weeks that the school is open

Terms and Conditions

PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process. 

Strictly no agencies, please.

As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion.

About Us

The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.

Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.

Staff Benefits

The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including, adoption pay, time off for fertility treatment, enhanced paternity leave, paid carers leave, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms, time off for gender reassignment.

We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.

Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Rehabilitation of Offenders

Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.  Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected.  The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.

Online Searches

In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.

Digital Communications Assistant
Salary:  £24,500 - £26,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent 
Hours: Full Time, 37 Hours Per Week
Location: Hybrid / Hatfield / Flexible 

Join our friendly and supportive team to grow our digital communications and presence. If you’re a confident person who loves social media, is passionate about preventing youth homelessness, has great writing skills and creative ideas then we would love to hear from you. hyh offers great development opportunities in this role after 12-18 months of demonstrating your success.

What can we offer you?

• A supportive, knowledgeble team and organistion 
• 25 days annual leave per annum (in addition to Bank Holidays & Public Holidays)
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• People's Pension Plan contribution
• Group Life Insurance plan
• Opportunities for personal and career development
• Hybrid working - option to work from home up to 2 days per week
• An additional annual leave day on your Birthday
• Monthly draws to win ‘lunch on your manager’ or ‘leave work early’
• Medicash & Employee Assistance Programme - support with wellbeing & personal struggles/ Heath Cash Back Scheme

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Creating, developing and evaluating hyh’s online and social media presence to engage supporters, stakeholders and the wider public and to maximise digital fundraising opportunities. The role also supports the development of digital content to support service delivery at the charity leading on public and internal comms.  

The Digital Communications Assistant will:

Contribute to hyh’s overall Fundraising & Communications strategy as a member of the Fundraising & Communications Team

Improve supporter acquisition and retention through digital channels, building engagement and loyalty.

Source, generate, edit, schedule and post written, visual, audio and video content that drives brand awareness, is shareable and encourages actions to generate income.

With guidance, deliver outstanding and innovative communications for different audiences and across multiple channels which align with hyh’s Comms plan.

Inspire, inform and motivate supporters to give to hyh as well as demonstrating the impact of their donations on beneficiaries. 

Learn to manage a calendar programme of social media and website activity.

After training, act as the first point of contact for social media and our website, responding appropriately and championing and signposting people to the work of hyh

Create and update content for hyh’s website

Develop and grow TikTok content which is engaging and educational, becoming hyh’s expert on this channel

Create digital materials to support the Fundraising team across all income generation streams with their activities and campaigns throughout the year.

Over time, act as a brand champion within hyh, promoting the use of social media and encouraging greater understanding of the website and social media channels

Keep abreast of new developments, trends and technologies, identifying and proposing new digital opportunities for hyh.

Understand, evaluate and circulate social media and website analytics.

Develop digital projects to support delivery of hyh’s services to support young people facing homelessness

Full Job Description available attached to Job Advert.

If you are open, big hearted, passionate, conscientious and take pride in doing a job well, then we would love to hear from you!

Please apply via the link on the vacancy found on our website submitting a cover letter or video no longer 3 minutes to share your skills and experience along with your CV . If you require any adjustments to support your application please let us know and we will be happy to help where we can.

Equal Opportunities

We treat everyone with equal dignity and respect, and promote equal opportunity for all and challenge any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any person on the grounds of race, colour, sex, marital status, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or any other perceived difference.

hyh strives to be an equal opportunities and inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Our promise to you
Herts Young Homeless promises to act with the upmost integrity and respect when it comes to handling your data and will not share your details with any other client without 1) discussing the opportunity with you first and 2) without your verbal or written consent for us to do so