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We are recruiting for an IDVA to join our team in Hertfordshire; the scope on this job involves….

Job Title: IDVA

Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: £26,230.40 per annum
Contract type: Permanent, Part-time

Hours: 35

We want kind and empathic people to work at Refuge, who believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, are experts in their area of knowledge, want to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as Independent Domestic Violence Advocate to supporting women and children who are impacted by domestic violence. You will work closely with victims of domestic abuse from the point of crisis, to provide high quality independent advocacy and support to survivors of domestic abuse at the highest risk and their children.

As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota.

This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Closing date: 9am on 2 August 2024

Interview date: 9 August 2024

Benefits

Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.

Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity who help young people from minority communities, faith backgrounds, and disadvantaged backgrounds by supporting their education whilst encouraging positive integration into British society. An exciting opportunity exists for a Foundation Director to join the team. As Foundation Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the organisations overall management, direction and growth, leading on broad areas including finance, operations, fundraising and programme development. You will develop and implement the strategic vision and direction of the foundation in collaboration with the Board of Trustees. This is a full-time, permanent role, hybrid working in East London.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have experience of working with young people and supporting their development. You will have direct experience of working with those from disadvantaged backgrounds including faith backgrounds. Your broader experience of the charity sector will involve budget setting, programme development and fundraising and applying for grants. You will be able to demonstrate exceptional leadership skills and be collegiate in your approach. Your strong communication style will also allow you to manage stakeholders both internally and externally and you will be confident and be persuasive in your approach; being able to work with a board of trustees and senior staff. Please note that we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role who feel like they fit the criteria.

If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged

THE ROLE - Full-time (37.5 hours per week) / Permanent / Job description and application pack are available to download from our website.

Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health.

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you are able to support young people by providing a safe environment for them to feel safe and comfortable? Do you enjoy working in an environment where every shift is different to the next? Then this could be the role for you.

You will be working as part of the night team providing mobile support to our 24-hour services, ensuring that our transitional properties are safe, secure, and welcoming through the night. You will love helping others by being on hand when they need you. You will be based at the Crawley Foyer and will support the static night worker there during the night as well as undertaking your mobile duties. These duties include carrying out regular and routine checks of unstaffed supported housing projects for young people, including communal areas, gardens, and the exterior of properties. You will help to contribute to a great working environment, with a calm, yet assertive manner, being able to handle potentially difficult situations.

This is a mobile role, requiring all applicants to have a full valid, UK Driving Licence. Our Mobile Night Workers work on four nights on, four nights off rota. Although these are long shifts, you will get four days off after, which can provide a great work life balance. 

ABOUT YOU - We know there are great candidates who may not fit everything described, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself and why perhaps you are looking to take the next step.

Ideally you will have experience working with young people, those considered vulnerable or with multiple and complex needs along with being able to demonstrate a real passion for wanting to work with young people. You will have an understanding of the needs of single homeless clients aged 16-25 and the ability to engage, motivate and inspire, with a strong commitment to changing the life of others for the better. You will already have clear verbal and written communication skills, good IT and keyboard skills and the ability to self-motivate. You will be an effective communicator who is able to deliver robust, clear handovers and build strong relationships with other members of your team. In addition, you will have the ability to de-escalate volatile situations and manage challenging behaviour appropriately.

CLOSING DATE - 9 August 2024 at midnight.We reserve the right to close this advert early if a successful candidate is found. Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK.

An inclusive workplace - We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.

Accessibility - If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact us. If you are local to our Head Office in Hove, we can provide you with a paper copy of the job advert and application form. If you are not local, we can post these to your preferred address. If you require these documents in another format, please let us know.

For more information on our efforts to build an inclusive workplace, and how we can support you with your application, please see the application pack.

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure (including the Children’s barred list and the Adults’ barred list) via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) is the world’s largest alliance of national societies of obstetrics and gynaecology, bringing together professionals from more than 130 countries and territories. For over 65 years, FIGO has collaborated with the world’s top health, rights and donor bodies. We are in official relations with the World Health Organization and consultative status with the United Nations. 

FIGO is dedicated to the improvement of the health and rights of women and girls and to the reduction of disparities in health care, as well as to advancing the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology. We pursue our mission through education, research implementation, advocacy and capacity building with our member societies. 

We are looking to recruit an Event Administrator to support the organisation and delivery of FIGO events – including the biennial FIGO World Congress, online and regional events, webinars and internal FIGO events – through the provision of timely and accurate administrative and logistical support. 

(For further detail about this role, please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification).   

We are an equal opportunities employer and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds. We are an equal pay champion and we don't ask salary history.  

Location: The role is based from FIGO House, Waterloo, London SE1 with 'blended / hybrid working' i.e. with combined office and remote working. 

This role is about making a difference, supporting the most vulnerable, standing up against what is wrong, driving systemic change, and holding decision makers to account. We work hard so our beneficiaries sleep better at night, so families can reunite at the end of the working day, and so that victims of harassment and stalking are given the chance to regain control of their situations,

• To lead on Suzy Lamplugh Trust’s policy and campaign work relating to stalking, in order to ensure that victims of stalking continue to have their voices heard and receive effective and appropriate responses and that the Suzy Lamplugh Trust continues to be the expert policy voice in this area.
• The General Election provides a key opportunity to ensure the new government takes forward our legislative and policy priorities.
• This role will also lead on the broader harassment, online harms and workplace safety policy and campaigns agenda of the Trust. The post holder will work on multiple, diverse and fast-paced projects in a committed and expert team.
• To provide line management to the Social Media and Engagement Officer

Finance Administrator

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work for an organisation that makes a difference? An organisation that nurtures its staff, encourages development, and rewards staff for their hard work?

If the answer is yes then this could be the role for you!

Position: Finance Team Administrator

Location: Oxford

Hours: Part-time, 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, worked across all 5 days

Salary: £19,188.89 (FTE £28,399.56)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 4 August 2024

Interview Date: 12 August 2024 in Oxford

It is recognised that August is a popular month for holidays. If you are unable to attend an interview on 12 August 2024, please let us know. If you are shortlisted, we may be able to reschedule for a mutually convenient time. Please note that the final decision on the appointment will be made after the scheduled interview date of 12 August 2024.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced, self-motivated Administrator to join a Finance team.  You will have a pro-active approach and ‘can-do’ attitude, which will be key to fulfilling the following responsibilities:

• Providing administrative support to the Finance Department and IT function
• Assist in preparing and circulating agendas, minutes, and other papers to committee members, and accurately take and prepare minutes for review.
• Providing secretarial and administrative support to the Director and Deputy Director of Finance
• Undertaking wider agreed tasks that support the work of the Finance Department and their own professional development

About You

You do not need to be a practising Christian or have a faith to work with her - around 50% of staff are not practising Christians but are comfortable with the Christian ethos that underpins the work. However, all staff do have a desire to make a difference.

To be successful in this role you will have effective verbal and written communication skills and a high level of attention to detail.

You will be a team player with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and prioritise tasks to ensure deadlines are met.  If this sounds like you and you are able to build effective working relationships, we would like to hear from you.

Benefits and rewards:

• 25 days holiday per annum, pro rata, rising each year by one day to a maximum of 30 days
• In addition to the statutory UK public holidays, the Diocese offers three privilege days
• Hybrid working
• Free parking and subsidised on-site café
• Generous employer pension contribution of 12.5% which includes death in service benefit (5% Employee Contribution)
• Electric car and cycle-to-work salary sacrifice schemes
• Access to wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced family-friendly policies and a generous sick pay provision
• Access to low-interest financial services from Churches Mutual Credit Union including loans
• An attractive modern working environment

The Organisation

The Diocese is the administrative area of the Church, broadly speaking, covers the three counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire. There are 815 churches in the Diocese – more than any other diocese in the Church of England. So, in many ways the best description is that it is the family of the 55,000 or so regular worshippers in these churches.

We want our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion for all to be reflected in the composition of our staff. We are particularly keen to receive applications from candidates from communities currently underrepresented in the diocese.

You may also have experience in areas such as Administrator, Finance Officer, Finance Administrator, Finance Admin, Finance Administration, Payroll Administrator, Payroll Admin, Payroll Administration, Admin, Administration, Administrator, Payroll Clerk, Payroll Assistant, Payroll, #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

The Role

Our influencing work is changing the UK conversation about domestic abuse, with both national and locally based elected representatives and the officials and colleagues who work alongside them.

Our Public Affairs and Policy Officer, reporting to the Head of Public Affairs and Policy, will be crucial in helping us to develop our engagement, as well as deepen our policy influencing capacity to support our roll-out of ground-breaking interventions to end domestic abuse and ensure support for the whole family to keep people safe sooner.

You will be joining the organisation at a pivotal moment. The recent General Election provides an unmissable opportunity to ensure that SafeLives’ priorities for improving the response to domestic abuse are taken forward by the new Government.

We welcome staff members who have themselves had an experience of domestic abuse, either directly or indirectly, whether they choose to discuss this openly or not. We particularly encourage candidates from under-represented communities.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (flexible working considered)

Location: London office and/or hybrid working, with regular meetings in London and occasional travel to other locations around the UK, including our Bristol office

Benefits

• 34 days' holiday inc public holidays
• Flexible working eg compressed hours
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution
• Childcare Vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Clinical Supervision
• Holiday Purchase Scheme to buy up to an additional 5 days
• Enhanced Family leave Policies
• Enhanced Sick pay
• Professional Development Fund
• Individual learning budget
• Restorative Practice Training
• Time Off In Lieu

If this challenge sounds as exciting to you as it does to us and you believe you have the qualities we have described, please take a look over the job description and submit a 500-word cover letter and CV.

Closing date: 9.00am on Wednesday 7th August 2024

SafeLives is a committed provider of equal opportunities for all; please see our job description for full details.

No agencies, please.

Head of Corporate Fundraising

We’re looking for an experienced Head of Corporate Fundraising to lead the Corporate Fundraising to raise over £1m annually, from existing and new corporate partners, through a clear team strategy, pipeline development, cultivating and managing high-value partnerships and supporting team members.
 

Position: Head of Corporate Fundraising

Location: London/Hybrid

Hours: Part-time – 21 hours per week (3 days)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £52,000 per annum FTE

Benefits: 10% employer pension contribution, insurance 3 x annual salary, EAP, free wellbeing services (therapeutic)

Closing date: 20th August 2024 – we reserve the right to close the role early if we find a suitable candidate so we encourage you to get your application as soon as possible.

About the role:

We are looking for a Head of Corporate Fundraising who will drive the organisation’s fundraising revenue by looking for opportunities to optimise and grow. You will use data, insight and subject matter expertise to inform strategy and deliver the corporate fundraising strategy.

You will focus on partnership growth and extensions, as well as winning new business and achieving the annual targets agreed for corporate fundraising. You will steer product development to develop engaging and revenue driving opportunities across corporate fundraising and maintain awareness of industry trends and best practices, to use these to increase the organisation’s income.

Key areas of responsibility include:  

• Provide regular feedback on team performance against targets, highlighting risks, mitigation plans and future projections that can help the fundraising team budget with confidence.
• With guidance and support from the CEO, advise on team processes, workload and priorities.
• Build excellent working relationships with internal teams at the organisation and collaborate with them effectively.
• Support the fundraising team in delivering excellent relationship management to all of the organisation’s corporate partners, with a focus on building long-term, sustainable support and revenue.
• Be responsible for the creation of robust partnership plans, incorporating the objectives of both the partner and the organisation and agreed, realistic fundraising targets.
• Ensure partnership milestones and fundraising targets are monitored, met, reported on and celebrated with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Together with the fundraising team, develop a strong pipeline of new partnership opportunities.
• Cultivate and secure new high-value partnerships, with a focus on prospect research, making proactive approaches, writing compelling proposals and applications and pitching.

About you:

We are seeking an established corporate fundraiser with significant experience working in corporate fundraising, with highly developed skills in both new business and account management, and examples of securing and managing five-figure corporate partnerships.

Key skills required for this role:

• A demonstrable track record of delivering significant financial results against agreed targets and timescales.
• Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a range of audiences, especially with influential and senior people, both internal and external.
• Ability to direct client facing meetings, getting to the core of what motivates a partner to take action, and present a case for support convincingly.
• Confidence in managing partner expectations and having difficult conversations where necessary, keeping the charity’s best interests at heart.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to develop tailored and compelling pitches, presentations and communications.
• Experience in successfully leading fundraising teams to drive income and growth and managing performance.
• Ability to plan strategically, whilst understanding and considering the bigger picture, and implement those plans bringing your colleagues and stakeholders along with you.
• Proven ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload, taking initiative and often working to conflicting deadlines.

About the organisation:

The employer is a UK-based charity dedicated to supporting the drinks and hospitality workforce. It offers financial assistance, wellbeing services, and educational opportunities to those in the industry. The charity provides emergency grants, training courses, mental health support, and practical advice. It relies on donations, fundraising, and partnerships with businesses to fund its activities. Established in 1886, the organisation aims to create an equitable industry with ample opportunities for all its members.

You may also have experience in areas such as: Head of Corporate Fundraising, Corporate Partnerships, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Corporate Partnerships Officer, Corporate Partnerships Fundraising, Fundraising, Fundraising Manager, Fundraisers, Major Donor, Philanthropy, Income Generation Manager, Income Generation, Sales Executive, Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Business Development, Account Manager.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Property Manager & Estate Administrator

We have an exciting opportunity for a Property Manager & Estates Administrator to join a fantastic charity and oversee the management of half of the Trust's direct let residential property portfolio of around 160 homes.

Position: Property Manager & Estate Administrator

Location: Fairford, Gloucestershire – with scope for occasional hybrid working. 

Salary: £29,000 – £33,000 

Contract: Permanent, Full time (35 hours per week)

Closing Date: Tuesday 13 August 2024 at 17:00

Interviews: Wednesday 28 August 2024 & Wednesday 4 September 2024

About the role:

As Property Manager & Estate Administrator you will help the Trust uphold the highest standards of property management. You will provide general estate management administration and working closely with the Managing Agents and Finance team you will drive improvements in property management.

The role involves completing timely rent reviews within the residential portfolio, as well as effectively managing debt levels, minimising void periods, maintaining strict compliance with regulatory standards, and efficiently overseeing repairs and maintenance within budget constraints.

The role offers a blend of administrative duties and engagement with various stakeholders across the estates, playing a pivotal role in ensuring efficient operation, by offering day-to-day support to the Managing Agents.

About you:

We are seeking a motivated and results-driven individual, with excellent organisational skills to take on this interesting and varied role. You will also need to bring with you the following experience:

Essential Skills and Knowledge:

• Previous experience in lettings and property management
• Proven track record in handling tenant and contractor relationships
• Familiarity with property laws and regulations
• Previous experience in management and administration within a property, rural estate or rural business
• Professional qualification, training or experience in property and tenancy management
• Professional qualification, training or experience in property and tenancy management
• Negotiation skills and diplomacy in tenant relations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and property management software (eg. Landmark)

If you feel you have the relevant skills and background, we would love to hear from you!

About the organisation:

The charity’s mission is to improve life chances of children and young people through a range of Outdoor Learning experiences, enabling them to learn from nature, empowering them to have a positive impact on the environment.

They are committed to creating a workplace where everyone thrives, regardless of background. Safeguarding is our priority, and all appointments are subject to relevant checks.

Apply today and you will be joining a dynamic and welcoming team, where every member is valued and supported. Enjoy competitive benefits and a chance to make a real impact.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Tenant Liaison Officer, Tenancy Management Officer, Estates Management, Property Manager, Head of Estates, Tenancy Solutions Officer, Lead Tenancy Officer, Housing Management Officer, Tenancy and Estates Manager, Housing Officer, Land & Property Officer, Property Service Manager, Property Management Assistant, Lettings Officer, Property Compliance Officer, etc.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by Social Care People on behalf of the organisation.

Are you self-motivated and ambitious wanting to make a real difference? Do you have extensive marketing experience? If yes, this could be the role you are looking for!

About the role 

As our Senior Marketing Executive - Retail, you will play a pivotal role in the delivery of inspiring retail fundraising campaigns and income generating products to our instore audiences. You will also support the Marketing Manager in delivering integrated charity and cause initiatives within our shops and stores.

You’ll have a strong focus on the development of campaigns from creative concepts through to the print and distribution of in-store point-of-sale materials, in-store radio ads and screen content. 

In addition, you’ll support in-store local engagement events to ensure they run smoothly with the marketing assets required. You will be working together with internal and external stakeholders to produce highly successful integrated campaigns in line with BHF strategic goals and missions.

You will oversee budget and financial administration and reporting, which includes tasks such as forecasting, phasing and reconciliation, ensuring the team deliver campaigns that are both timely and within budget.

This role will put our in-store customers, retail staff and volunteers at the heart, ensuring all parties feel central to our work and are motivated to continue funding our life saving research.

Working arrangements
 
This is a blended role, with your working time split between your home and 1-2 days per week in our London Office (NW1 7AW). You will also be required to travel to our office in Claygate, Surrey regularly.

At BHF we believe in the power of being together, so our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office, at least one day each week, on average. The use of our office spaces is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.  
 
Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about what flexibility is available at the application or interview stage.  

About you

As our ideal candidate, you have extensive marketing experience, preferably within the retail or charity sector, strong multi-project management experience as well as experience briefing and managing external creative and media agencies.

With strong attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication skills, you bring experience in print management for point of sale (POS) campaigns, excellent IT skills and experience and understanding of tracking campaign results.

As an exceptional copywriter, you will have proven experience in creating brand content. Ideally, you will also have familiarity with Adobe Creative Suites. You have experience of financial administration and reporting, including the management of purchase orders and the reconciliation of invoices.

A self-motivated, solutions-orientated, and creative individual, you have strong influencing and negotiating skills, strong team working skills, and an open and approachable working style.

About us

At the British Heart Foundation, we are focused on the urgent need to fund more research into heart and circulatory diseases like heart diseases, stroke, vascular dementia, and the conditions that cause them, to find answers fit for 21st century challenges. We are independent, have more than fifty years of breakthroughs under our belts and continue to fund life saving research.

We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day. 

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.

What can we offer you?

Our benefits include:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance, dental health cover, and money towards gym membership.
• Pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%.
• Full pay for 12 weeks for family leave including maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Life assurance.
• Extra paid leave of up to 10 days to support colleagues who may need more time off work to look after themselves or others close to them.

We're CIPD-recognised for our Live Well. Work Well programme, and we're on a mission to make heart health a priority, starting with you. From home to the office, we're here to inspire and guide your journey to a healthier, happier life.

To find out more about the benefits available at the BHF please download our benefits document at the bottom of our advert page.

Description:

• Closing Date: Friday 2nd August at 5pm
• Salary: £23,400
• Working Pattern: Full time
• Contract: Permanent
• Job Location: Sandwell, West Midlands (based in two schools)
• Interview date: Monday 12th August

NB we ask that applicants be available on this date in case they are invited to interview

• Start date: as soon as possible
• Reporting to: Programme Manager

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About the organisation

We believe that every young person should have the opportunity to fulfil their potential and make the most of their education. We’re passionate about reducing the educational barriers our students face, helping them to pursue a career in their chosen field and follow their dreams.

Our mission is to support students from under-resourced backgrounds to access top universities, through a unique combination of tuition and in-school mentoring. We work with them to make good applications, get the grades and transition to university.

The programme combats educational inequality and improves social mobility by raising students’ grades and supporting them to understand the pathway to a top university. Students who receive support from our programme are more than twice as likely to attend top universities as statistically similar students, according to UCAS.

Why work at The Access Project

People who work at The Access Project are motivated by the desire to create a fairer society. We all play an active part in achieving the mission to help students from disadvantaged backgrounds access top universities. At The Access Project, we’re a friendly, collaborative, supportive and inclusive team, with passionate people working together in Programmes, Strategy & Impact, Volunteering, Fundraising & Communications and Operations to achieve our mission.

The vision of our people strategy is to enable and inspire all employees to achieve, grow, succeed and thrive. We regularly have opportunities for people to share their ideas in various working groups, generating strong teamwork across the organisation.

In the last year we engaged with staff across our organisation and co-created an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion vision and strategic objectives. Our work on this will develop throughout 2024 to ensure The Access Project can foster an equitable place to work.

We value every individual who works at The Access Project and we have a wide range of benefits that make this a rewarding place to work. In our last staff engagement survey, 90% said they’re proud to tell people they work at The Access Project.

Our values

Empowerment

We support students and our people to develop the skills and knowledge to accomplish their goals.

Courage

We encourage our students and our people to be authentic, innovative and ambitious in order to reach their full potential and deliver our mission.

Impact

We evolve our programmes through an evidence-led approach, supporting our students to achieve their best outcomes.

Inclusion

We respect and value individuality and engage diverse voices to achieve our mission.

Ownership

We hold ourselves accountable in all our actions and efforts. We ask “What can I do to improve my results?”

About the role

This vacancy is for a University Access Officer to work in two schools in the West Midlands area: Ormiston Forge Academy in Cradley Heath and Wood Green Academy in Wednesbury. Our schools are shown on a mapThe Access Project schools on our website. Access to own transport or reliable transport would be ideal.

The University Access Officer works with school staff at all levels, volunteer tutors, and with the rest of The Access Project’s team to ensure that the delivery of the programme is optimised.

Role responsibilities

• Engage with students in school and enrol them onto the programme
• Match students with volunteer tutors
• Monitor student attendance to tutorials and devise innovative solutions to encourage attendance
• Assess student progress towards being able to make successful university applications
• Upload information onto the Salesforce database (training is provided)
• Monitor the impact of tutorials, and intervene as appropriate
• Build and manage relationships with volunteer tutors to ensure they have a positive experience of the programme
• Manage tutor relationships and attendance to tutorials through weekly monitoring of systems, emailing and making phone calls
• Work with school staff to ensure their cooperation and timely completion of activities contributing to the smooth running of the programme
• Chair and present at termly school meetings with Senior Management to report on programme progress.
• University Access Officers support the volunteering team by helping to deliver tutor training sessions, which take place on occasional Saturdays and weekday evenings (paid time off is provided).
• Any other responsibilities reasonably deemed necessary by The Access Project’s
• Programme Managers or Director

Person specification

• Able to deliver projects and manage administration accurately
• Able to communicate and influence with impact at all levels
• Able to effectively time manage
• Able to lead and manage change to embed the programme in school
• Resilient and adaptable
• Skilled in building and maintaining excellent relationships

Training and Development

You will be provided with regular monthly training so that you can develop your skills and succeed in the role. There is support from your line manager (Programme Manager), as well as guidance from more senior University Access Officers and the wider University Access Officer team across The Access Project. There are opportunities for progression, including several additional responsibility roles which are available for UAOs to apply for once they have completed their probationary period successfully.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave p.a. (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure.
• PerkBox – offering nationwide shopping discounts, gym memberships, holidays, learning and much more.
• Employee Assistance Programme, a 24-hour helpline for staff
• Online Medical assistance – access 24/7 to a qualified GP within minutes, with referrals and prescriptions available same-day.
• Interest-free travelcard loans
• Travel-allowance for expenses over £10 per day, where applicable
• Cyclescheme loans
• 3 paid Volunteering Days
• Employer’s pensions contributions (3%)
• CPD options
• The Access Project welcomes requests for flexible working arrangements

Safeguarding Statement

The Access Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Equal Opportunities Statement

The Access Project aspires to represent the diversity of communities across the UK at all levels of the organisation and proactively takes steps to support this. We are committed to creating a culture where the experiences and voices of people from marginalised backgrounds are listened to and valued; where their skills are appreciated; and where their talents are nurtured and encouraged. 

The Access Project is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. If you believe you have most of the skills to fulfil the role we encourage you to apply. Amongst staff at our organization, there is under-representation of people who are Black, Asian or people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled, care-experienced, from low socio-economic backgrounds, and who are LGBTQIA+ . We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience in reference to our mission. 

We are proud to be a Level 1 Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments please contact us.

Disclosure of a Criminal Record

The Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 1986 applies to posts where there is access to children. This means that applicants for employment that involves working with children and young people must disclose anything listed in their criminal record, with the exception of protected cautions and convictions. All Disclosures are carried out in the strictest confidence and are made only in connection with your application for employment and for no other purpose. The application for a DBS check at a level appropriate to the job role will be activated before your first day of work. Members of staff who are not eligible for a standard or enhanced DBS check are required to undertake a basic DBS check only in line with legal requirements. If you are selected for appointment to the role, you will be subject to this procedure.

Present or most recent employment

It is important to give full information, including the organisation you work in, or most recent employment if not currently working, full dates, address and explanation of any gaps in employment.

References

All appointments are subject to verification of employment and suitability of the candidate for the post applied for. We reserve the right to approach any previous employer for a reference and to verify their identity but will request your permission before doing so. If you have experience of working with children, please include this as one of your references.

Education, Qualifications and Training:

Ensure you give all the information requested, including dates, establishment where you studied and make clear the level of any examinations e.g., GCSE, GCE 'O' Level or 'A' Level or equivalents etc. and the grades you obtained. Also include any skills training you have had. You will be required to produce original documentary evidence of any qualifications relevant to the job, and these will be detailed on the person specification.

Proof of qualification is required before the appointment is confirmed.

The Director of Finance and Operations is at the heart of Severn Wye’s programmes to tackle climate change and fuel poverty. By ensuring the effective management of the charity’s finances and core services you will guarantee all our programmes grow and have real impact. 

The Director of Finance & Operations is responsible for the good financial management and smooth operations of Severn Wye. In turn ensuring Severn Wye projects and programmes are as effective and efficient as they can be in tackling Climate Change and Fuel poverty through the energy system. Responsibilities include finance management, budgeting, forecasting, reporting to the board of trustees, producing annual accounts, liaison with auditors and acting in the role of Company Secretary. The role manages a staff team responsible for HR, Health and Safety, GDPR, office management and legal compliance.

The role reports directly to the CEO and is a member of the executive team, sharing collective responsibility to deliver Severn Wye’s work and plan for its future.

The successful candidate will have substantial management and financial experience, with relevant accountancy qualifications, preferably with a proven track record in the charity sector.

In return for your skills and hard work we offer a competitive salary, training and a company pension scheme. If you’re looking to strengthen your career, broaden your experience and contribute to a sustainable future, we’d love to hear from you.

This role will include 

• Organisational development and management:
• In partnership with the CEO, the executive team and Trustees, ensuring the development and implementation of the charity’s strategic plan.
• Being an active member of the charity’s leadership team and play a proactive role in the management of the charity.
• Being responsible for financial planning, budget setting and financial reporting.
• Ensuring operational support is effective, to review and develop organisational systems and ensure staff are well supported to be able to work effectively. 

 Finance:

• Developing and managing the charity’s financial processes, reviewing and developing policies, procedures and systems to ensure sound financial management and control.
• Being responsible for all financial reporting including preparing annual budget, quarterly reports for trustees, monthly management accounts and cashflow forecasting.
• Being responsible for all project fund reporting, income, budget planning, resources and staff planning.
• Preparing for and liaising re annual audit with the charity’s auditors, ensuring the preparation of the annual accounts for audit and ensure compliance with any audit recommendations.
• Overseeing effective financial record keeping and reporting, including to the Board and external stakeholders.
• Supporting the development team with bid writing including developing budgets and providing financial reports for bids or fundraising.
• Adhering to the Financial Regulations and to good financial practice.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Line management:

• Managing a team delivering day to day financial, HR, office management functions.

Operations:

• Overseeing all areas of the charities operational support including responsibility for:
  • HR.
  • H&S and Safeguarding.
  • Office infrastructure,
  • Policies & procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with employment, company and charity law.
• Ensuring Operational overhead expenditure is kept within budget.

Governance:

• Acting as Company Secretary, to attend Board meetings and providing secretariat support.
• Supporting the CEO and Trustees in all matters relating to the governance of the charity.
• Making the Annual Returns to Companies House and Charity Commission.

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

We are looking for someone with 

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant, ACA, CCAB or CIMA;
• Proven experience of organisational financial management;
• Proven ability to think strategically and lead on organisational improvement;
• Experience of managing the HR requirements of an organisation;
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, with an ability to communicate and translate complex financial matters to non-financial staff and stakeholders 

Desirable skills and experience include 

• Understanding of charity accounting, VAT, the charity SORP, the Charities Act, tax, payroll, National Insurance and pensions legislation
• Understanding of strategic risk management, finance audit and internal controls
• Sound knowledge of regulation and legislation affecting charities including H&S, Safeguarding, GDPR.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Trustees, colleagues and external advisors
• Proven experience of leading continuous improvement in relation to finance, HR, IT, & relevant areas
• Experience of managing and developing staff
• Ability to demonstrate a positive approach and to champion organisational change
• Highly self-motivated and able to work autonomously, take initiative and make recommendations to the management team
• Experience of using accounting software (we use Iplicit & Sage Payroll)
• Ability to implement and improve financial & HR management systems
• Excellent Excel skills in formulating and linking spreadsheets
• Commitment to Severn Wye’s charitable objectives, core values and strategic direction 

Severn Wye Energy Agency is a charity working in Wales and England with a vision to live in a stable climate with energy for all.

We achieve this by working with people to overcome fuel poverty and act on climate change by putting energy at the heart of everything we do. 

We work with residents and households to help them use energy more efficiently and lead healthier, more affordable lives. We work with businesses to reduce their carbon footprint. We work with communities to help them meet the challenges of the future, take control of their energy use and implement ideas that reduce fuel poverty and energy use. We work in research and development to pilot innovative renewable technologies. We work with local authorities, government departments and policymakers to promote environmental sustainability through renewable energy and low carbon development. 

Administration Officer

We’re looking for a highly motivated and skilled Administration Officer who will be expected to perform high level administrative duties with autonomy.

Position: Administration Officer

Location: Leatherhead

Hours: 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday

Salary: £29,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: Pension, Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date: 7th August 2024. Interviews are being scheduled as people apply, so apply early to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close this role early if a suitable candidate is found. 

The Role

The role requires multitasking and problem solving across a range of responsibilities, including overseeing data bases, managing service contracts, setting up and reviewing our admin processes, completing data reports, supporting the senior management team, event planning and delivery.

Attention to detail and confidentiality are paramount as you will be dealing with sensitive information.

Responsibilities include:

• Extract accurate information from databases, write reports and complete monitoring forms
• Manage office service contracts and monitor staff equipment
• Co-plan, organise and deliver our AGM and other events
• Ensure health and safety checks are carried out and oversee with the management of the office environment
• Manage client surveys
• Oversee data deletion in line with our GDPR policies
• Set up new administration processes and review/change existing processes when needed
• Support the senior management team with their administration and diary planning
• Take accurate minutes of meetings and distribute appropriately
• Cover the work of admin/reception colleagues when required

About You

Qualifications and experience

• Experience in a high-level administration position, with proven experience of being able to multitask effectively and having attention to detail and accuracy in this position
• Proven experience of setting up new administrative processes
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, use of email, Outlook, Excel and Powerpoint
• Ability to enter and manipulate data accurately on a database for monitoring and reports
• Have excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills, and be able to communicate well with people at all levels
• Be able to deal with issues effectively and find solutions to problems using own initiative
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing projects and systems
• Be highly organised and manage time efficiently
• Have attention to detail especially when under pressure
• Be able to prioritise tasks
• Work well within a team, as well as independently
• Understand confidentiality, consent, and GDPR
• Have good work ethic.

All successful candidates will be required to undertake enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks as well as reference checks before being officially offered the post. Please note that a criminal record is not an automatic exclusion and will be judged on a case-by-case basis.

About the Organisation

The charity is a mental health and emotional wellbeing charity, supporting Surrey residents since 1994 in Banstead, Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell and Mole Valley.

Offering a variety of face-to-face and online services, available to adults (aged 16+) living in Surrey who would like to restore and/or maintain their mental and emotional wellbeing (no diagnosis needed). The services are free of charge, with no waiting list and no time limit.

You may also have experience in areas such as Admin, Administration, Administrator, Admin Assistant, Administration Assistant, Clerical Assistant, Database Officer, Database Administrator, Data Admin, Admin Support. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Videographer/Editor
Employment Type: Full time, 12-month Fixed Term contract
Location: On site, London, 5 days per week, London N1 office, on location and from home when schedule allows.
Salary: £28,000 - £35,500 (GBP) plus Into Film benefits
Team: Production
Seniority: Mid-level

About Into Film

Into Film is the UK’s leading charity for film in education and the community. We provide screen industry careers information and advice, support young filmmakers, and bring the power of moving image storytelling into classroom teaching.

We also run the annual Into Film Festival which enables more than 400,000 pupils to visit the cinema for free, and the Into Film Awards - the UK’s leading showcase for young filmmaking talent.

The core Into Film programme is free for UK state schools, colleges and other youth settings, thanks to support from the BFI, awarding National Lottery good cause funding, and through other key funders including Cinema First and Northern Ireland Screen.

Our vision – Film enriches the life of every child and young person.

Our mission – To inspire and support young people to learn, and to realise their creative, cultural and career aspirations, through film and the moving image.

Into Film has offices in London, Cardiff, Belfast, Edinburgh and Salford. We are open to flexible working and offer staff a health plan.

Role Summary

The Videographer/Editor is a member of the Into Film Production Team and is responsible for filming and editing content for the Into Film website, training courses, social media and, when required, for advocacy, broadcast and press.

Due to the nature of the role and the need to collaborate on projects face-to-face, the Videographer/Editor will be mainly based at our London N1 office, although it will be possible to work from home when schedules allow; please note that occasional weekend and extended working hours are required, along with occasional travel across the UK.

Main Responsibilities:

• Work with the Video Production Manager and Production Lead to plan, shoot, edit and deliver video content for a range of Into Film products, including in-school events, educational/careers resources and training, screenings and Q&As, the Into Film Awards, and the Into Film Festival.
• Work collaboratively with the Video Content Manager to enrich all future content.
• Provide sound creative and technical advice in response to creative briefs to ensure high quality, creative films are delivered on time and to brief.
• Work with the Production Officer to develop their skills in shoot and edit work, as required.
• Ensure all produced content is compliant and cleared for use.
• Advise Producers with regards to safety matters on productions/events and contribute to risk assessments, taking action to mitigate against identified risks where necessary.
• Work with the Production Lead and Video Content Manager to create content that meets an agreed brief covering diversity and representation.
• Be an integral and supportive member of the Production Team.

General Responsibilities:

• Commitment to quality internally and in all dealings with the public, members, teachers, children and young people, partners, funders, supporters etc.
• Contribute to long term planning to ensure growth in line with demand and resources..
• Contribute to the regular monitoring and evaluation of the Into Film’s work.
• Commitment to equality of opportunity in line with Into Film’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
• Any other reasonable duties assigned by Into Film.

Person Specification:

Minimum Requirements:

• Ability to lead film shoots as a single camera operator with a good understanding of lighting and sound recording in a variety of situations.
• 2+ years' professional experience of filming and editing short and long form content.
• 2+ years' professional experience of working with Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Experience of producing short form content for social media channels including Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
• Experience of colour correction and sound mixing. 
• Working knowledge of rights clearance for audio-visual production.
• Ability to work with colleagues and respond to feedback to produce content that meets the needs of the target audience.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, with excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Desirable:

• Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud programmes, such as After Effects and Adobe Audition.
• Experience of colour grading using DaVinci Resolve.
• Experience of creating content for an educator audience.
• Experience of working with/in the charity sector.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to support and train colleagues.
• A love and knowledge of film.

Closing: 9:00am, 26th Aug 2024 BST

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

All employees regularly working with children and member data are required to undertake and maintain enhanced DBS clearance (and/or Access NI check or Disclosure Scotland check, depending on working location), acquired at Into Film’s expense; employment is dependent upon this.

No agencies please.