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Home-Start South Warwickshire is seeking a Charity Operations Manager to lead our team and oversee our mission of supporting local families as they navigate the challenges of early parenthood. This is a unique and fulfilling oportunity to shape the direction of our charity, collaborating closely with our passionate staff, volunteers and Board of Trustees.

About the Role

As Charity Operations Manager, you will be the public face of Home-Start South Warwickshire, building strong relationships with stakeholders and representing the charity with professionalism and passion. You will lead the staff team, driving the organisation toward achieving its strategic goals and vision while ensuring its financial sustainability through a robust multi-year strategy.

In this role you will oversee the delivery of impactful services, ensuring that our work continues to meet the needs of local families and communities. You will provide strategic leadership, inspire and motivate our team, and cultivate partnerships with stakeholders to enhance our reach and sustainability. You will uphold the highest standards of practice in supporting families, ensuring that safeguarding is always a priority.

Equity, fairness, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do, and you will champion these values in all aspects of the charity’s work, ensuring that we continue to deliver accessible and impactful support for families across our community. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting difference by shaping the future of a vital local charity.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the operational management of HSSW ensuring that the staff and financial resources are deployed effectively in line with budgets and funding requirements

• Undertake the Strategic Lead role on ensuring the safeguarding and promotion of children’s welfare within the charity

• Report to and support the Board of Trustees in ensuring the effective strategic management, development and future funding of the charity.

• Ensure accurate records are maintained and readily accessible, enabling high standards of reporting and GDPR compliance

• Ensure that HR practice meets current statutory requirements

• Ensure that HSSW employees maintain high standards of practice in supporting families within the Home-Start model and that they adhere to HSSW policies and best practice

• Work with the team to develop a culture of continuous improvement through effective feedback mechanisms; engaging with stakeholders to identify future needs and implement improvements.

• Ensure all Home-Start policies, processes and procedures are implemented consistently and reviewed regularly, so that HSSW is viewed as a role model for best practice.

• Ensure that HSSW meets or exceeds the Home-Start Quality Assurance standards and that any QA reviews mandated by HSUK are carried out in a timely manner.

• Attend and present at all Board meetings, and other out of hours activities.

About You

We are looking for a dynamic leader who is passionate about making a positive difference in the community.

You will have:

• An understanding of the needs of families with young children 

• Relevant previous or current employment in a leadership or management role

• Knowledge of safeguarding issues, legislation and processes

• Have demonstrable experience of leading, developing and motivating a team, including both employed staff and volunteers

• Confident in developing relationships and partnerships with a variety of stakeholders

• Knowledge of the charity/volunteer sector

• excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Excellent planning and organisational skills 

• Keen attention to detail

• Positive attitude to problem solving

• The ability to analyse and interpret statistical information

We welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to Equality of Opportunity and Diversity.

We are also fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults.

CLPE is based in our beautiful Grade 2 listed building in Southwark. Our Centre houses an amazing collection of 25,000 children’s books as well as being a training and event centre for teachers, publishers and everyone else who works with children’s literature and cares about children’s literacy. We have a friendly, talented and committed team working both from the Centre and remotely. The post holder would be required to work at our Centre at least one day per week but may work remotely for the remainder of their hours.

We are currently undergoing a restructure of the team. This is a new role, reporting to the Finance & Operations Director, and line managing our Finance Administrator. Estimated at 22.5 hours per week with flexible allocation Monday-Friday, and can be offered as year-round or term-time only. On application, please detail your availability and preferences for working patterns, and year-round or term-time only.

Key responsibilities: 

• Ensure accurate and timely financial and management accounting reports are produced each month, that include full-year accounting forecasts and 18 month cashflow forecasts 

• Devise and maintain financial systems, procedures and internal controls for current and new work streams including online developments, grants and funded projects ensuring compliance with administration and financial regulations in relation to charity, trust and company law and regulations and funder requirements.

• Oversee procurement processes in line with the Manual of Authorities, including management of supplier contracts, working with the Centre Manager. This includes, but is not limited to, all contracts relating to the provision of services such as human resources, cleaning and maintenance, IT and reprographics, health and safety. Make timely payments to suppliers and staff using online banking.

The person we are looking for will have: 

• a formal accountancy qualification

• amazing organisational skills and the ability to work and manage others under pressure 

• excellent attention to detail and a commitment to evolving systems and processes that make everything more efficient 

• the ability to liaise and communicate effectively with a wide range of people within and outside of the organisation 

• a willingness to engage, negotiate and hold suppliers accountable for quality service provision 

A generous holiday allowance is provided - 30 days a year for a full time role plus Bank Holidays and closure between Christmas and New Year. 

If you are interested in being part of our team and taking on this key role, we’d love to hear from you. We are scheduling interviews as applications are received. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now with your CV and a statement detailing how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.

The Operations Officer will form part of the Jigsaw4u Front of House team. They will be responsible for all HR administration, including staff training and staff wellbeing and communications. In addition they will lead on office maintenance issues, and support the delivery of operational projects. 

Jigsaw4u is proud of its 26+ year history providing specialist wellbeing support services for children, young people and families across South West London.

The Operations Officer is a new role for the charity and will bring vital support to the Operational and HR functions of Jigsaw4u, to ensure smooth administration of these areas so staff are enabled to continue delivering services of the highest quality to our service users.

1. Purpose of job

Be responsible in the designated area for:

· Performing HR administration, and maintaining HR records

· Arranging DBS checks for staff and volunteers.

· Coordinating training, wellbeing activities and events for staff.

· Creating staff newsletters and other staff communications.

· Supporting the Director of Operations in delivery of operational projects.

· Overseeing office maintenance and Health & Safety.

· Forming part of the Jigsaw4u Front Office team.

2. Main duties

HR administration

· Maintain personnel records on HR platform

· Log staff absences

· Create and circulate adverts for vacancies

· Create and update Job Descriptions and Person Specification documents

· Support staff recruitment processes i.e. responding to job enquiries, managing CV database, arranging interviews

· Produce HR reports e.g. turnover, absences, annual leave

DBS checks for staff and volunteers

· Maintain database of DBS checks for staff and volunteers. 

· Perform DBS checks for new members of staff and volunteers, and renewal checks for existing staff and volunteers 

· Produce assurance letters for staff

Organise training, wellbeing activities and events for staff

· Research and arrange staff training as required, keeping within training budgets

· Maintain records of all staff training, including Child Protection training for staff and volunteers. 

· Coordinate programme of staff wellbeing activities and events, ensuring value for money.

Other responsibilities

· Support the Director of Operations in delivery of operational projects.

· Creating staff newsletters and other staff communications.

· Lead on ensuring Jigsaw4u’s premises are a safe and appropriate office environment.

· Maintain records of Health & Safety checks and Fire Risk Assessments

· Resolve office maintenance issues, sourcing reliable and cost effective suppliers

· Undertake Emergency First Aid at Work training and act as nominated First Aider.

Front office

· Answer telephone, emails and enquiries.

· Work as a team with Front Office colleagues.

· Represent Jigsaw4u effectively to service users and visitors. 

 

3. Generic responsibilities

· Manage personal resources and own professional development

· Ensure a continuous improvement approach is taken to all aspects of the role 

· Work in a manner that promotes equality and values diversity

· Promote a health and safety culture within the workplace

· Follow the Jigsaw4u Safeguarding Policy at all times and respond to safeguarding concerns to a high standard

· All information must be maintained in accordance with the Jigsaw4u Data

Protection Policy and GDPR

· Undertake other activities as required

About the BSAVA:

The BSAVA is a professional membership association which exists to pioneer a sustainable future for our members and the wider profession. With a membership of more than 10,000 veterinary surgeons, vet nurses and students, we rely on over 300 volunteers to help us achieve our mission. Volunteers provide an essential connection to subject matter expertise as well as to the members who benefit from the products and services we develop to help them thrive as professionals.  Each year BSAVA volunteers work with us to continuously improve and innovate the numerous education courses, events, and publications we deliver to help them and their peers succeed. 

The role:

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA), based near Gloucester with hybrid working, has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Volunteers Manager to lead a progressive and inclusive volunteer culture within BSAVA. This role is central to ensuring best practices in volunteer management and enhancing the volunteer experience. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in volunteer management, an understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and the ability to inspire a thriving volunteer community that supports BSAVA's values and strategic goals.

If you are a proactive, empathetic, and organised individual with a passion for volunteer management and a desire to make a difference in the veterinary profession, we would love to hear from you.

Skills and experience:

The successful candidate will have an HR qualification or equivalent experience and be able to demonstrate experience of managing volunteers either through projects or committees. 

We are looking for excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and able to manage competing priorities.  The individual must be empathetic and able to engage a diverse range of people, not only inspiring them but motivating them to want to get involved.  Experience of community building, either online or in person would be of benefit.  The right person will be flexible and take a non-judgemental, solution orientated approach. 

Other essential skills include:

· Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office

· The ability to work proactively, using your own initiative to accomplish a variety of tasks

· A flexible approach to work

· High attention to detail

· Exceptional organisational and time management skills

· The ability to work effectively within a team

This post reports to the CEO.

We offer:

· Generous employer pension contributions starting at 7% and increasing to 10% with length of service

· Holiday starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays) rising by 1 day each year up to 28 days, plus a further entitlement of an additional one day every 5 years of service.

· Bupa dental plan.

· Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and other family-related leave.

· Life assurance of 3 x annual salary.

· Support for hybrid working for our employees, meaning you can work at home for up to two days a week and we also have a comprehensive Flexible Working Policy.

· Access to a free legal helpline where you can ask our specialist lawyers for legal advice on an array of topics.

· Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7 365 days and a network of mental health first aiders. Plus, enhanced Company sick pay, access to private medical insurance upon completion of 12 months’ service, occupational health service and annual flu vaccinations.

· Training and development.

· Free onsite parking, and for those who wish to cycle, we offer a cycle to work scheme which provides a discounted purchase of a bicycle and accessories for healthy, low carbon travel.

· Last but by no means least, we have regular social activities and events for those who wish to join!

And we are:

Community friendly – offering paid leave to volunteer for a charity or not for profit organisation.

Committed to supporting sustainability in our work and in the veterinary profession.  The Association has completed a certified carbon audit and has been awarded Silver accreditation with Investors in the Environment.

So, if you are bold and innovative, strive for excellence whilst taking ownership and accountability of your work, show passion for what you do and work effectively in a team – then you’ll be a great fit for the Association, and we would love to hear from you.

P&C Administrative Assistant

About Internews

Internews is an international non-profit organisation whose mission is to empower local media worldwide to give people the news and information they need, the ability to connect and the means to make their voices heard.

Internews provides communities the resources to produce local news and information with integrity and independence. With global expertise and reach, Internews trains both media professionals and citizen journalists, introduces innovative media solutions, increases coverage of vital issues and helps establish policies needed for open access to information.

Internews programmes create platforms for dialogue and enable informed debate, which bring about social and economic progress. Internews’ commitment to research and evaluation creates effective and sustainable programs, even in the most challenging environments.

Internews operates internationally, with administrative centres in California, Washington DC, and London, as well as regional hubs in Bangkok and Nairobi. Formed in 1982, Internews has worked in more than 100 countries, and currently has offices in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and North America.

About the role

The P&C Administrative Assistant will be based in our London office (two days a week), sharing time between general HR administrative and general office support duties. The role will support the People & Culture function on general HR and administrative tasks. 

Roles and Responsibilities

Human Resources

• Monitoring shared P&C inbox, addressing enquires in a timely manner.
• Collecting and maintaining various HR trackers and databases.
• Providing administrative support for the recruitment process, posting job adverts, contacting candidates, scheduling job interviews and collecting recruitment related documentation.
• Assisting in the new joiner induction and on-boarding processes.
• Updating and maintaining staff records.
• Ensuring data is stored in line with principles of GDPR.
• Completing pre-employment checks, including reference, right to work, and vetting checks.
• Supporting the probationary process for new joiners (including scheduling meeting, distributing relevant documentation and collecting completed forms and feedback.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

General Administration:

• As part of onboarding, facilitate the induction process for new joiners in the London office, including:
• Issuing access passes
• Coordinating with the TSS team on new joiner equipment
• Facilitate the DSE assessment process
• Act as a Health & Safety Officer and Fire Safety Officer for the London Office.
• Any other duties of an administrative nature

Person Specification

Essential

• Degree or equivalent work experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of basic principles of GDPR
• Methodical, accurate and organized with a keen eye for detail
• Proven ability to successfully communicate and mediate with both management and staff
• Good understanding of Microsoft Windows including MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Experience of using Microsoft Applications
• Experience of using Human Resources Information Systems
• Experience of working in an International NGO
• Proficiency in additional language would be advantageous
• Proven ability to successfully operate in multi-cultural environments

Recruitment Timeline:

Closing date for applications: Wednesday, 11 December 2024

Candidates must submit a CV highlighting relevant experience. The successful candidate will also be asked to provide three professional referees, one of whom must be from their most recent employer.

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, all the tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the job holder a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

This position will be located in the United Kingdom and therefore a successful applicant must obtain the Right to Work in the UK in order to commence their employment

About The Role
Are you an experienced Administrator looking for a new opportunity? Would you like to join our busy People Administration team? We would love to hear from you!

We are looking for a People Coordinator to join our People and Organisational Development directorate. You will be part of a shared service team who provide a broad range of generalist support and administration across RBL.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Working across RBL, Poppyscotland, The NMA and our Care Homes and Care Services, this busy team support a broad range of People initiatives and processes; from onboarding new starters, contractual variations, long service awards and all that comes in between.
This role is a full time position until 31st January 2026.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Draft and implement all People related documentation
- Support all People Managers in their responsibilities of the employee life cycle including induction, probation and leavers
- Ensure full right to work compliance for new starters and compliance with any regulatory requirements and professional bodies
- Produce monthly payroll data and ensure accurate and timely completion of payroll and support the resolution and escalation of payroll queries
- Complete all post offer documentation for candidates that have been offered a job at the RBL Group. This includes completing and issuing letters of employment, contracts of employment, start date and addendum letters, reference checks and medical referrals
- Use thorough knowledge of people policies to work with and provide administrative support to the Employee Relations Advisors for attendance management casework

Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.

You will be contracted to our London, Haig House Hub. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, but with a minimum expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub.

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

If you require the job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact 0808 802 8080.

The Role

The Law Society is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Lead to drive our internal EDI strategy, ensuring it is embedded in our culture and ways of working.

As the EDI Lead, you will join an established function that has been expertly built up over the past 3 years, with significant scope to develop the role further.

This high-profile position offers lots of visibility and strong support from the executive and leadership team. You will be at the forefront of developing, implementing, and embedding EDI initiatives across the Law Society and helping us become a more inclusive and diverse workplace.

Please refer to the JD for information around specific responsibilities.

What we're looking for

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with authentic authority on EDI matters to make their mark.

To be successful you will need a proven track record of engaging with and influencing senior stakeholders to drive behavioural change, expertise in developing and implementing strategies and action plans, and the ability to analyse and present complex issues with discretion and confidentiality.

We're looking for someone who is politically astute with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships. Knowledge of the legal profession in relation to EDI, or previous experience working in a regulatory, institute or membership organisation, may be advantageous.

What's in it for you

This is an excellent opportunity to work with contemporary thinkers in a progressive membership organisation. The successful candidate will join a strong brand with a reputation for excellence and legal expertise, committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and a culture of trust, clarity, excellence and respect.

We offer hybrid working (2 days per week working in our London office), a generous flexible benefits package, a friendly working environment and the opportunity to develop your career within a professional organisation.

Please note: if you are an internal applicant, Pay Policy will apply.

The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession's regulators, government and other decisionmakers, to offering training and advice, we're here to help, protect and promote solicitors.

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic Operations Manager to lead the next phase of our development, building on the strong foundation we've established.

In this key leadership role, you'll ensure smooth, efficient operations across all functions, including finance, HR, facilities and communications, managing a small, dedicated team. Your work will directly support our teams in delivering vital services, reaching key targets and achieving our mission, offering you the chance to make a lasting impact in a growing, purpose-driven organisation.

This fast-paced role requires a proactive, resourceful individual who can manage daily operations while considering the bigger picture to implement new ways of working. As part of the Senior Management Team, you'll also help shape and deliver our organisational strategy.

Additionally, you will have the unique opportunity to co-lead our participation in the London Communities Human Rights Programme, a four-year project aimed at embedding a human rights-based approach in all areas of our work, in collaboration with the British Institute of Human Rights.

Key Responsibilities

• Finances
  • ​Ensure robust financial management and controls, supported by the Director and an external financial consultant, with a focus on achieving value for money; effective risk management; timely and accurate reporting; increased financial literacy within the organisation and efficient use of resources.
• HR
  • ​Lead the development and implementation of HR initiatives, systems and procedures that are efficient, aligned with best practices and reflect our values and strategic goals. Ensure staff are well-supported, with a robust performance management system in place across the organisation. Collaborate with the Senior Management Team to foster a learning culture, enabling staff to work at their best and achieve success as a team.
• Facilities and Compliance Management
  • Ensure efficient management of facilities and full compliance with legal and regulatory requirements across health and safety, data protection, cybersecurity and other operational standards. Collaborate with the Senior Management Team to uphold quality standards, including the Advice Quality Standard, Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner, London Youth Quality Mark and Investing in Volunteers.
• Other
  • Oversee the management of IRMO’s social media platforms and website
  • Oversee the organisation of key events, including our Annual General Meeting, staff meetings, training sessions, strategy day and other organisational events
  • Lead, inspire and manage the Operations team in line with IRMO's policies and procedures, supporting team members to achieve their full potential

Person Specification

• Essential
  • At least three years of experience in a similar role
  • Strong understanding of finance and budget management for an organisation of IRMO’s size (£850,000 turnover)
  • Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software
  • Understanding of UK employment law, HR best practices, health and safety, data protection and safeguarding
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English
  • Tech-savvy, including knowledge of Google Workspace and Microsoft applications
  • Strategic understanding of how financial and operational management supports service delivery, with a commitment to continuous improvement
  • Skilled in streamlining systems, processes and procedures for enhanced efficiency
  • Proven ability to take ownership of projects from conception to completion with minimal oversight
  • Highly organised, able to manage workloads and balance tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Adaptable and proactive, capable of solving problems independently with limited resources
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach and the ability to handle sensitive information discreetly
  • Understanding of charity governance and the challenges facing the charity sector
  • Strong understanding of issues facing migrants in the UK, particularly the Latin American community
  • A commitment to IRMO's vision, mission, and values
• Desirable
  • AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting (or equivalent) or equivalent work experience
  • Ability to communicate in Spanish and/or Portuguese

We aim to recruit the most suitable candidate for each role and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who identify as members of underrepresented or minoritised groups, as well as from Latin Americans and those with lived experience of the immigration and asylum system, to better reflect the community we serve.

Bursar and Chief Operating Officer

The Bursar and Chief Operating Officer is a key senior appointment leading all non-academic aspects of the Hall’s activities and contributing to the leadership of the Hall by working closely with the Principal and other members of the Senior Management Team (SMT), as well as regularly engaging with members of the Trustee Board.

For further details:

Please download the full Job Description, which includes details of salary, benefits, selection criteria and how to apply.

Closing date and selection process:

Applications are to arrive by 12 noon Friday 6 December. Interviews are to take place at Wycliffe Hall on Monday 16 December.

Vacancy posted: 8/11/24

We are seeking to employ an experienced finance and operations professional to play a central role in our UK team as we grow. We are looking for a candidate with excellent financial and operations skills and experience, who will thrive working in a small and dynamic team.

Job description

• Gross Annual Salary: £45,000 full-time pro rata (post offered at 0.6 FTE i.e. £27,000 with the potential to rise to 1 FTE). In addition, IEEP UK matches pension contributions up to 6% of gross salary.
• Hours: 0.6 FTE (21 hours / 3 days per week), with potential to expand.
• Location: Remote working - IEEP UK currently has no permanent office space. Therefore, in line with the whole IEEP UK team, the post will be home-based, with regular travel to London, other parts of the UK, Brussels and other parts of Europe as required.
• Position type: Permanent contract
• Annual Leave: 18.5 days Annual Leave based on 0.6FTE (comprises of 14 days Basic Annual Leave + FTE proportion of public holidays) rising annually to a top limit of 23 days
• Closing date: 10am, Monday 9 December 2024
• Equal opportunities: IEEP UK is committed to being a welcoming and inclusive employer, including recruiting for diversity.
• Right to Work: Entitlement to work in the UK. IEEP UK is not able to assist with applications for work permits and cannot employ people living or working outside of the UK.
• Other benefits: You are also entitled to an additional £1,000 benefit (subject to tax) that can be used for private health and/or gym subscription.

About IEEP UK

The Institute for European Environmental Policy UK[1] (IEEP UK) is a UK registered charity and a not-for-profit sustainability think tank, with over 40 years of experience, based in the UK. As part of the broader IEEP family across Europe, we are dedicated to working with government, civil society, academia and a range of other stakeholders, including European, United Nations and other international bodies, civil society, academia, scientific institutes and business and industry to produce evidence-based research for impact-driven environmental policy solutions. Our work covers both short-term and long-term strategic environmental issues in the UK and its constituent nations as well as their interaction with policy in Europe and globally. Over the years IEEP has developed new concepts that have made their way into mainstream environmental thinking, underpinning many aspects of this policy area today, including work on the precautionary principle, environmental impact assessments, emissions trading schemes and public money for public goods.

This is an exciting time for IEEP UK. Under the leadership of the chair of trustees, Malini Mehra, IEEP UK has developed a new strategy up to 2027, striving to grow from a currently small staff, becoming more visible and claiming a leading role in providing innovative research and policy relevant intelligence. As part of this, Ben Reynolds joined in the role of Executive Director in October 2023.

Overall role and responsibilities

We are seeking to employ an experienced finance and operations professional to play a central role in our UK team as we grow. We are looking for a candidate with excellent financial and operations skills and experience, who will thrive working in a small and dynamic team.

The successful candidate will join a cohesive, impact-oriented and supportive team that is committed to the professional development of all of its staff, and where the opportunities for learning and for making a difference are high. This is a new role, with a high potential to have a big impact on the organisation by establishing new ways of working. 

The responsibilities of this role will include:

1. Financial Management

• Be responsible for and run the organisation’s bookkeeping and financial management processes including invoices, expenses and bank payments.
• Produce and manage the organisational cash flow, project cash flows and management accounts.
• Be responsible for and run payroll monthly.
• Compile and submit VAT returns quarterly.
• Support the Executive Director with managing the charity and project budgets and financial reporting to the board and funders.
• Work with the organisation’s Accountant and trustees to support the production of Annual Accounts and Independent Examination.

2. Administration

• Oversee the day-to-day administration of the charity to promote smooth business operations, including the efficiency of organisational systems.
• Ensure that appropriate insurance cover is maintained, and manage any claims as they arise.
• Support the Executive Director with board meetings and other board matters.
• Support Executive Director and trustees in ensuring Charity Commission and Companies House information is up to date.
• Support the maintenance of our contacts databas

3. HR

• Manage recruitment and induction of new staff and volunteers.
• Create, implement and review all policies and procedures for the organisation, ensuring we are up to date with statutory requirements, and good practice is incorporated where practical.
• Manage HR procedures including contracts and leave for staff.

The role will also include:

• Support in organising events online and in person.
• Assisting in responses to general enquiries to the organisation.
• Potential line management of junior staff and interns as appropriate.
• Contribute actively to the implementation of Institute-wide decisions and strategy.
• Organise weekly team meetings, and occasional in-person team meetings.
• Supporting and promoting diversity and equality of opportunity in the organisation.

Personal Specification

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate many of the following skills and attributes:

Essential:

• A relevant professional accountancy qualification (AAT, CIMA, ACA, ACCA) with some experience of working independently or with minimal supervision, preferably in the charity sector.
• At least 3 years’ relevant professional experience in a similar administrative, financial or management role.
• Experience of using accounting software and managing the financial administration of an organisation including paying and issuing invoices, reconciling bank accounts, and running payroll.
• Experience and confidence in producing and managing an organisational cashflow, budgets and management accounts.
• Experience of preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Experience of creating and reviewing HR policies and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills
• As part of a small team you will also need the ability to turn your hand to a variety of tasks.
• Entitlement to work in the UK (IEEP UK is not able to assist with applications for work permits)

Desirable:

• Background, interest and experience in environmental policy, and the UK’s relationship with the EU and the rest of Europe.
• Experience and aptitude in using MS Teams, Zoom, Miro or other online meeting, webinar and facilitation tools, as a participant and as an organiser.
• Experience of producing project budgets and reporting to funders.
• Skills in digital communications and social networking.
• Experience of charity administration.
• Experience of communicating with a range of stakeholders including trustees.
• A knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion best practice.
• Availability to commence work promptly following the recruitment process.

We would expect our ideal candidate to be able to work both independently and as part of a team; to be highly organised with strong administrative, time management and planning skills; to have an excellent level of attention to detail; to have a commitment to broadening diversity and increasing access in the workplace.

Application Process

To apply for this position, please email us clearly marking the title of the email: ‘IEEP_UK – Fin&Ops’ [YOUR NAME], with the following:

- a CV (maximum two pages)

- a Covering Letter telling us about your experience and how this relates to the personal specification (maximum two pages)

- a completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (see IEEP UK website for download)

Application deadline: 10AM, Monday 9 December 2024

Interviews: Week beginning 16 December 2024

Our ideal candidate would be able to start in February/March 2025.

IEEP UK is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes offers from candidates of diverse backgrounds and relevant experience, respecting best practices in the recruitment process.

IEEP UK is recruiting for this role as part of our Ethnicity Confident and Disability Confident schemes. Applicants who meet all the essential criteria, and who let us know voluntarily (via our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form above) that you would like to be considered in this way, will have an enhanced chance of gaining a first-stage interview. 

Our Privacy Statement explains how IEEP handles and uses personal data we collect about our applicants.

For further information on IEEP UK, please visit our website

[1] IEEP UK is our trading name – the organisation is registered as IEEP London

About The Role
Closing date: 4th December
Interviews: 10th & 11th December
Do you have a passion for recruitment? Are you motivated by the opportunity to use your skills to make a real difference? Join us as a Talent Partner and help us attract the talent that will power our mission to create lasting, positive change.
This role will initially focus on an ambitious programme to transform our Technology directorate. From enhancing our technology platforms to building tools that serve our communities, technology is at the heart of our work. As a Talent Partner, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring we attract and hire exceptional technology professionals who share our vision and values.
What You’ll Do:

- Lead Technology Recruitment: Manage the full recruitment process for tech roles, ensuring we hire the right people to support our digital and technology transformation goals.
- Collaborate & Advise: Partner with hiring managers and leadership to understand team needs and provide expert advice on attracting top tech talent.
- Innovate Recruitment Strategies: Use creative sourcing techniques and engagement strategies to find talent in a competitive market.
- Build Employer Brand Campaigns: Develop and execute engaging, innovative employer branding and marketing campaigns that showcase our mission, culture, and the impact of working with us.
- Champion Diversity & Inclusion: Ensure all recruitment practices promote equity and diversity, helping us build a tech team that reflects the communities we serve.
- Build Talent Pipelines: Proactively develop pipelines for key technology roles to meet current and future needs.
- Enhance Candidate Experience: Ensure candidates receive a seamless and engaging experience, from initial contact to onboarding.

Alzheimer's Society was named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023! We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction.  This is a wonderful achievement and we're incredibly proud, as this is a fantastic testament to all the people who make up Alzheimer’s Society.
What We’re Looking For:

- Experience in Tech Recruitment: Proven track record of recruiting for technology roles, with general recruitment experience from an in-house/internal recruitment environment.
- Strong Communicator: Ability to build trust and collaborate with hiring managers, candidates, and stakeholders at all levels.
- Employer Branding Skills: Experience in creating compelling employer branding or recruitment marketing campaigns that resonate with tech professionals.
- Knowledgeable & Resourceful: Familiarity with recruitment tools, platforms, and industry trends.
- Champion for Inclusion: A strong advocate for equity and diversity in hiring, with a commitment to challenging bias.

About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.

There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
 
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.

Our Values

We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

Equal Opportunities

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.

Job title: Programme Administrator x 2

Term: One full time, permanent / one full time, one-year fixed term contract with option to extend

Salary: £29,120

Location: Victoria, London – hybrid (working one to three days in the office each week)

Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 9 December 2024

Interviews: 16 and 17 December 2024 (held online)

NHS Providers’ development programmes team delivered a range of training and development activities for NHS boards and foundation trust governors. The team delivers over 200 events annually. We are looking for an additional programme administrator to take responsibility for the efficient event and logistics administration of this work to deliver high quality training and support for our members. This activity is delivered virtually, in-person or hybrid.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy, high-performing team working across two of NHS Providers’ successful programmes – GovernWell and the Board Development programme. The individual should enjoy working in a fast paced environment, be a good communicator with the ability to liaise with colleagues and external stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally. They must be able to work flexibly, both independently and as part of a team, along with being insightful and organised with a keen eye for detail.

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter setting out why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification to HR Team.

Please also complete the online interactive equal opportunities monitoring form as part of your application.
 

NHS Providers is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality, beliefs, or disability. To be successful in this role you will need to be personally committed to being anti-racist and support our broader diversity work across all protected characteristics.

Learning and Development Advisor

We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning and Development Advisor to join the Learning and Development team working from home.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change and improvement for those who need it? If yes, then we’d love to hear from you…

Position: 5870 Learning & Development Advisor - Leadership Development

Location: Home based

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours Monday- Friday 

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £26,490.14 per annum

Closing Date: 10th December 2024. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if enough suitable applications are received. 

The Role

This is an exciting role that requires a mixture of skills in relation to learning and development.  You will be focusing on leadership and management development across the organisation.  This will include the design and delivery of innovative learning interventions that support the development of leaders and managers.

The L&D team want to step away from ‘traditional’ so you will need to be creative, motivated, and brave, generating and implementing new ways of enhancing the leader’s development.  You will have scope and space to try new interventions, evaluate impact and make a difference to the overall organisational strategy.

Key responsibilities include:

• Use your creativity and ability to experiment in introducing innovative and modern learning practices across the organisation

• Design and deliver innovative learning interventions that support leadership and management development across the organisation.

• Work with Subject Matter Experts and senior staff within the organisation to understand learning needs and develop the right interventions.

• Create evaluation methods to measure changes in behaviour and performance across leaders and managers

• Act as a valued advisor for leaders and managers across the organisation supporting their development

About You

Modern thinking and practice are essential for this role, as well as a good understanding of leadership and management development. 

You will need experience of:

• Delivering successful leadership and management development programmes using innovative approaches

• Planning courses and evaluating outcomes

• Delivering soft skills training and experiential learning activities

In Return…

Benefits include:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working

• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays

• An extra day off for your Birthday

• Pension with 5% employer contribution

• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity and paternity payments

• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment and leisure discounts

• Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary deducted finance

• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support

• Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career development and progression

About the Organisation

This independent charity provides a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. Working towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System, everyone at the charity is driven by the Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. 

As part of the commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. The charity is also a Disability Confident Employer and provides a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of the selection process, the team will be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

You may have experience in areas such as Learning & Development Advisor, Learning & Development Officer, Learning & Development Administrator, L&D Advisor, L&D, L&D Administrator, HR, Human Resources, Human Resources Officer, Learning & Development Lead. #INDNFP

Please note this role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of our client.         

My client, a leading national Charity brand now has a fantastic career opportunity for an experienced Reward Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.

Please note; this role offers hybrid working, including weekly visibility at the north Essex office and occasional travel to other sites, primarily across the East of England. 

This newly created role of Reward Manager will manage the continuing development of the Charity’s reward strategy and proposition. Maintaining a robust approach to governance and stakeholder management, you will play an integral part in educating the People Directorate and Senior Leadership Teams in the application of the Reward Strategy.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Reward Manager, or possibly a dynamic, capable and ambitious Reward Analyst who is primed and ready for their next career step, to join an amazing organisation national Charity.

As Reward Manager you will:

· Manage the ongoing development and implementation of an integrated, competitive, affordable and robust Reward Strategy.

· Provide expert advice and guidance to the business on all elements of reward.

· Critically review current Reward policies and practices and proactively recommend new and innovative solutions.

· Manage the introduction of any new employee benefits from inception to implementation.

· Work closely with benefit providers, agents and advisers.

· Provide statutory, regular and ad-hoc reports as required.

To be considered you will require:

· Proven experience in a similar Reward role with knowledge of reward and benefits work, related legislation, governance and practice

· Experience of contributing to the development of reward related policies and managing reward projects

· A sound knowledge of all aspects of reward including role evaluation and benchmarking, short and long-term incentives, cash and benefits.

· High levels of numeracy with advanced Excel skills including the ability to analyse complex data and extract appropriate information.

· Demonstrable experience of pay modelling and costing of proposals

· The ability to work in a complex environment and adapt to different audiences, influencing a range of stakeholders where appropriate.

· The ability to produce concise well-written papers, reports and policies.